The dissection of the Black Flame Dragon was fun.
Splitting it in half, fun.
Ah, it’s fun, so fun I could cry…
It’s the sixth day of collecting magic stones.
The Black Flame Dragon, stunned at its end, was watched in silence by everyone. Without any cheers, the solemn dissection began. I participated too, as if to forget my troubles by moving my body.
“Is this all of it? It won’t fit in the magic pouch.”
“Can’t be helped. We got the magic stone and the parts that will sell for a high price. This is a huge haul this time.”
Captain Dan said, frowning slightly. Was it our fault? We took the final blow so easily, so swiftly. I’m sorry.
I didn’t expect an “end roll” like that either. It ended so anticlimactically. Considering the effort we put in… I’m sorry.
Our dissection continued until morning, and we decided to leave a large portion of the Black Flame Dragon’s meat behind. Word was that scavengers would come for the leftover meat. So, we moved a bit before having our late breakfast.
Everyone is tired, from the dissection. I want to rest a little, but the White Lily Corps will be on guard duty! You guys were playing around saying “That’s disgusting,” weren’t you? Adventurers aren’t just about hunting; they’re adventurers who do things properly afterward! Learn from that a little.
But, I’m glad Orietta was on guard duty yesterday. She’s not here today. If she were, I’d definitely be on guard duty starting now. Today is my day off guard duty. I’ll relax, look at the stars. I can see the stars even through the trees of this great forest. It’s the only hobby I have since coming to this world…
As if I could do that! Who do you think I am? The White Lily Corps of the realm! The strongest, the worst Annihilation Brigade. I was being targeted, by four assassins other than the White Lily Corps.
As my guard duty time ends… with almost only me keeping watch, the signal to depart was given. It’s past noon. We plan to walk until sunset and then set up camp.
I hope nothing else comes up. I haven’t slept. I want to sleep, though I want to see the stars when night falls. I’ve collected enough magic stones and just need to return. Even if I have to be on night watch, I want to sleep a little.
The night camp was a peaceful time. Everyone discussed their reflections and achievements from this collection, and talked about things the Captain and Vice-Captain, as well as the White Rose Brigade and White Lily Corps. After dinner, I should have gone to sleep, even if the Captain wielded his authority.
“Baron Shin was very active in Nuyoo, I hear.”
Rose, the Captain of the White Rose Brigade, sat down next to me. I don’t feel bad being told that. A little exaggeration is unavoidable, but it doesn’t feel bad when a girl says it. It would be even better if she were as cute as Rhys.
“They say you and Priscilla defended the rear to the end in Nuyoo. That you two escaped the enemy territory together.”
“We defended it with the entire White Lily Corps. We were just too slow to escape.”
Nostalgic stories. It feels like a while ago, but so much has happened. Are Baron Haida and Lady Aurelia doing well? I swallow the nostalgia along with an ale…
“Gekff, w-what did you just say…”
The shocking words made me spit out my nostalgia and ale.
“Ah, so you said you kept having sex with Priscilla while escaping.”
Why do you know that? Nobody other than the White Lily Corps should know… Priscilla! You talked, didn’t you!
Out of everyone here, it has to be you. Rufina might talk, but it’s you. Look at me, don’t look away.
“Th-that might be a slight misunderstanding… Isn’t ‘kept having sex’ a bit of a misstatement…”
“Priscilla said it was the best.”
I’ll kill you someday! I’ll kill you after having sex with you! You shouldn’t be telling people these things. Why did you say it! It’s embarrassing!
“It’s fine, it’s not like anything will decrease from it.”
My pride decreases! Does that mean it’s okay to do anything as long as nothing decreases? If so, let me touch your breasts, and I’ll increase them instead of decreasing them.
She probably said that knowing I’d feel something, but I’ll have sex with her someday. I’ll have sex with her—putting that aside. It’s a sudden jump from talking about fighting. I guess she’s interested. But I thought this kind of talk was only for girls.
“Why not try it with us, just for the experience?”
This is Christine! Is she trying to stop my heart? How far is this conversation going? What do you mean “for the experience”? You’ll be killed by Priscilla!
“Do your best!”
Priscilla said.
Priscilla said, “Do your best.”
Do my best at what? Do you even understand the meaning of “doing your best”? It means swinging the Buster Sword against the White Rose Brigade! Well, it doesn’t have to be the Buster Sword, but that’s what it means!
“Priscilla, what’s wrong?”
Wouldn’t you want to ask? Isn’t this strange? It’s weird. Is this a test? If I answer “Yes,” you’ll kill me, right? I understand! I won’t be fooled!
“Well, you see… I had similar problems with the White Lily Corps until Mikael arrived. Being a Captain isn’t easy.”
According to Rose, all-female parties have their own issues to deal with. They can easily solve problems if they find a man, but the men who hit on them are often scoundrels, which is troublesome. And it’s not just the women, either…
“So, I became the target…”
“Well, do your best.”
Certainly, she wouldn’t want someone like that unfortunate guy who had his hand cut off on the first day. But it’s okay if it’s me? There aren’t many handsome men like me, but still.
I thought Priscilla would be the first to attack me in this kind of situation. Why… Ah, I think I understand. She probably recognized me as a warrior after fighting alongside the White Rose Brigade. And maybe they hit it off talking about the hardships of being a captain.
But that’s too bad, Priscilla. There’s someone who would shoot anyone who even tried to lay a hand on a Dark Elf in this kind of situation. Come on, Sophia, show them your ferocity.
“Please do your best. Just… go easy on the Buster Sword.”
You too, Sophia! Were you brainwashed too? Am I going to be sliced apart like the Black Flame Dragon!
Not yet! I haven’t given up yet!
“As long as you don’t drain my blood, you can do as you please.”
Get away from there already!
“…”
Yes.
It’s a unanimous “sliced apart.” No room for objection, no room for defense. No one to listen to my opinion.
Will it be okay like this? It’s gradually starting to feel like the right thing to do. Yes, it’s right! My power is needed. Now, let’s take a step forward. There’s nothing to fear. I have permission, after all.
But there’s just one more thing. Just one more, final trump card.
“Captain, Vice-Captain, won’t you join us?”
A young woman can’t be had without paying money, the kind of thing you can only do if you pay. And now, you can have one. Men, don’t hesitate. Go! Answer “Yes.”
“U-us…”
Both of them are surprised by the sudden question and look at each other, but they shouldn’t be thinking. Go with the flow. You guys aren’t that bad. No, you could even be called good men. Come on! Paradise of female bodies awaits you.
“We have our own things going on, so you don’t need to worry about us. Right?”
“You kids go do your best.”
…Are you two, like that?
“Then, is that okay, Priscilla?”
“Ah, die well, Rose.”
Was it because I was tired that I couldn’t defeat them even with the Buster Sword? Or were they…
The star I saw was the morning star.
