Nina pushed my back, and I decided to go ahead with the rescue.
As a result of our discussion, we decided to remain here for a while longer and wait for the right moment.
“If their parents are somewhere around here, getting their cooperation should be our priority,” Philiana said.
Everyone nodded at Philiana’s words. So, first, we had to find that family. When night fell, I thought of taking Karubene to a bar. We might be able to get some information.
I took a leisurely nap for the first time in a while and waited for the sun to set. When the heat subsided, I went to find her to take Karubene to town. However, for some reason, she was nowhere to be found. It was so like Karubene to be absent when needed. Then, Lauren approached me with a bag in her hand.
“H-hey, I thought of a plan,” she said.
With that, Lauren turned the bag upside down. Something long fell out and landed with a thud on the ground.
“Whoa, what is that? A s-snake…?”
I took a step back and peered at it, but it didn’t seem to be moving. It appeared to be a corpse. I didn’t want to know where or how she got it.
“Yes, I believe you said the slave merchant had the key in his pocket. So, I was thinking, maybe we could use th-this to steal it?”
I see, the plan is for me to distract him while she steals the key. It’s not a bad idea, but how will we get the boy away after we succeed? Even if it works, they’ll notice immediately. While I was thinking about this, the Karubene I was looking for appeared from somewhere.
“Hey, brother and Lauren, what are you two whispering about?”
“Ah, where were you? I was looking for you!”
As always, she was on her own schedule, disappearing without a word and reappearing later.
“Huh? You were looking for me? Then that’s lucky! I’m found now. More importantly, there’s a huge commotion! Enemies have attacked the town, and the guards are running around everywhere!”
“I see. By the way, what kind of enemy is it?”
Things are already problematic, and I hope the situation doesn’t get any worse.
“Hmm, a Centaur. Apparently, he invaded alone,” Karubene said.
What? A Centaur? Could it be Argna and the others? No, that can’t be right, they have no reason to attack. If that’s the case, then it must be the boy’s family. But could someone really attack alone? However, if that’s the case, now is our chance.
I immediately gathered everyone and told them about this. **”I see, then we have to go now. I don’t know why they’re alone, but let’s help them and escape together.”**
“But how? We can’t just charge in, can we?” Nina’s question was echoed by everyone.
“Let’s split into three teams. I, Sharin, and Lauren will go to rescue the boy. Nina, Philiana, and Veronica, please go and find his family. The rest of you, pack your luggage and wait near the town if possible.”
After briefly explaining the plan, we separated and headed towards the town to fulfill our respective roles.
