(Ugh, this is heavyyyy…)
Even with Hero Magic, the height and weight difference, being roughly double, was tough.
To an onlooker, I probably looked like a drunk Older Sister stumbling along inexplicably.
(I’ll aim straight for that.)
It was a magnificent inn, about six or seven floors high, visible even in the dark night.
It was easy to spot as a landmark. Let’s aim for there.
“Nina, are you okay? Tell me if you feel like you’re going to throw up.”
“…”
“Please? I don’t want a major disaster.”
When I thought about it, I was in a situation with an older woman very close to me.
It was like I was carrying a large bag of grain for work, and honestly, I didn’t feel anything strange.
Rather, it reminded me of when I was in my previous Party and had to carry a tamed large Monster that had fainted.
As we continued like this…
(…Maybe aiming straight for it was a mistake.)
I made a mistake by entering a narrow, dark alley to take the shortest route.
There were quite a few people, eight of them. Six behind, two in front… no, a third one deeper in. Nine in total.
They might think they’re hidden, but my Hero Skill, Search, could detect them.
It’s a skill that activates automatically, even if I don’t want it to.
“Hey, leave that woman. We’ll let you go if you do.”
“No, no, this is my prey, and I’m on my way to dismember her.”
“You say the most interesting things. Then we’ll buy her from you.”
The sound of a Gold coin being tossed was the signal.
The shadowy figures around us attacked all at once.
Without a chant, I unleashed my Hero Magic, Bound Attack, on them!
“Uoooh!?”
I repelled them with invisible pressure and then leaped back with the recoil, kicking the enemies behind me with both feet!
Using the same method, I applied Bound Attack to the remaining enemies, and this time, I stomped on another enemy in front of me from above with the recoil!
Since Nina’s weight was also on me, it must have been considerable damage. I passed through the alley…
“W-wait! Wait up!!”
Some of them chased me from behind, but the figures who were hiding in front remained there. I passed by them and crossed the street.
I thought I was safe once I reached the main street, but then about twenty more people with similar masked faces were waiting for me.
(What is going on?)
It was late at night, yes, but wouldn’t the Guards notice this?
No, they probably intend to finish this quickly and escape. The ones chasing me from behind have caught up.
“Well, you can’t escape anymore. Just calmly…”
“Nina, sorry. I’m going to put you down. Just excuse me for a sec.”
“…Ugh…??”
Apologetically, I sat Nina down on the cobblestone road and reached for the Berserk Sword on my back.
N-no, it won’t come out! Right, this is… I channeled Magic Power into my hand and gripped it, and it slid out with a *zuzuuz*.
(This is amazing, and heavy!)
The blade was sharpened perfectly.
It looked like it could cleave not just a Giant Orc or a Wyvern, but even a Dragon in half.
“Oh, you’re swaying.”
“Can you barely drag it?”
“This isn’t a Toy a child can wield! Alright, attack!”
I swung the Berserk Sword at the group that had surrounded me!
Yeah, this sword is powered by Magic. However, the sword’s power was so strong that it pulled my body along when I swung it.
So, I aimed it in a direction and then let the sword’s momentum carry me, not forcing it with my own movement but following its momentum…
“Guwaa!”
“Hii!”
“Itai!!”
The sword sent enemy after enemy flying.
This was because I deliberately used the flat side of the blade to bat them.
If I used the blade, their torsos would undoubtedly be split in half, but I didn’t want to stain Nina with blood.
“What are you? You’re being used by the sword!”
I wanted to say, “I can only use it this way!” but I couldn’t because I was gritting my teeth. So, I replied by sending them flying with the sword!
The guy who said it crashed into the building’s wall.
He might have a few broken bones, but he probably won’t die.
While doing this, I managed to defeat all the attackers.
“…Fuu. Well then, I’ll return the sword.”
“ZZZZZzzzz…”
“Nina’s asleep.”
I’ll just assume I didn’t have to show her any uncool moments.
I sheathed the Berserk Sword and picked Nina up again.
In the end, the figures watching from afar never revealed themselves.
This time, instead of entering alleys, I walked along the main street and finally reached the large building that was my landmark.
It was a more magnificent and luxurious inn than I had imagined. The security guard opened the door to welcome me. The red carpet and dazzling decorations made my eyes ache.
“Welcome, are you the one with the reservation?”
“No, we’re a walk-in, is there anything available?”
From their perspective, it must have looked like a drunken giantess was talking.
But the elegantly dressed woman responded without minding.
Nina was heavy, so I lifted her for a moment to check, and she was a beautiful mature woman.
“I’m sorry, but everything is fully booked except for our special room for Heroes on the top floor.”
“Th-then, we’ll take that one.”
“Ah? Um, that would be ten Gold coins for one room.”
That’s too expensive!!
It’s too expensive, but it’s understandable. Considering the circumstances, I have money.
“That’s fine. We’ll take it.”
“Are you truly alright with that? It’s past dinner time. And, um, we can’t offer a discount for that.”
“It’s fine. More importantly, please hurry.”
Given what just happened, I didn’t want to risk returning and looking for another inn.
Also, she’s heavy.
“Then, first, please present proof of your status as a Hero.”
“Um, the Older Sister sleeping soundly up here has it.”
“Then, please present it.”
I can’t reach into someone else’s Item Box.
Wasn’t Nina a famous Guard Knight until yesterday or today?
If I’m known as a Hero, I should get preferential treatment… Ah, it can’t be helped!!
“Then, this will do.”
While carrying Nina on my back, I skillfully took out my Adventurer Card from my Item Box.
“This… from the Eastern Continent… A-class Hero! M-my apologies!!”
“That will be ten Gold coins, and a tip as well.”
I’ll give them ten Silver coins too.
“Thank you. Shall we prepare a late-night meal for you?”
“No, that’s fine. Which room is it?”
“I will show you the way.”
I was guided to the Magic elevator by another security guard.
Upon arriving on the top floor, I found myself in a hallway with glittering interiors that nobles would love.
When the door was opened, it was truly a room of ultimate luxury. What is that golden sheep taxidermy?
“Is there anything you need?”
“N-no, for now, that’s all. Thank you.”
I laid Nina down on the Sofa and gave the man a tip.
After he left quickly, I finally felt settled.
I opened the curtains and looked out, seeing the silhouette of the Castle.
“Fuu, I’m sweating.”
I drank cool, clear water from a beautiful water pitcher.
I wondered if Nina would drink, so I poured some into a glass and brought it to her mouth.
Ah, she drank it! Even though she spilled a little, I put it in…
It made my chest ache a little, reminding me of my ex-fiancé(e).
“You won’t be able to recover from your fatigue if you sleep like this. I’ll go take a look.”
I explored the numerous rooms. No, there are too many rooms.
And there are many beds too. It felt like an inn for high-level Hero Parties.
I counted six, and there were also four simpler beds stored away. Perhaps for attendants? Or for nobles?
And there’s a bath with a shower! It even has hot water, and it was already filled! Amazing!
There’s also a conference room with a table. Yes, it’s worth the ten Gold coins.
“…Nina, I’m back.”
“Nn… Nnnn… zzzz…”
“I’ll carry you to the bed.”
I carried her to the largest and most luxurious bedroom.
The bed was not just king-sized, it was practically Harem-sized.
It was large enough for one man to surround four women in a harem and do that and this.
Though I couldn’t do it in the end… I thought of the fiancées who abandoned me in my hometown.
Huh? Are those… tears? I’ll quickly put Nina down, take a bath, and go to sleep.
“Oof… Alright, good night…?!”
Suddenly, my arm was grabbed.
And just like that, I was dragged onto the bed…
