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Chapter 388: They Haven’t Done Anything Yet

There was a lot for us to talk about and hear about.

But, even though Norja had calmed down, the situation had not been resolved yet.

Because there are still people waiting outside the forest for Koujiro and the others.

“Hey, we’ll hear the details later, but Koujiro, you got fired, you’re being hunted by ninja warriors… so you’re basically Japané’s most wanted now? And Kagerou and her husband too?”

“Yes, well~, I am, but the Master here especially.”

“Kagerou’s husband? He looks like a ninja warrior, but who is he?”

“Japoné’s last hope… or something like that?”

“Last hope?”

“Anyway, to somehow protect the Master, we decided to flee to the Empire, and since Benlinerve and his Imperial research team were in Shiznautmy, we took the shortest route and ended up here.”

“But with Norja ending up like this… something bad must’ve happened, huh?”

“Indeed. So, first of all, Espie-jou is right…… we should just ask them, right?”

While talking about this, we all proceeded through the forest, with Espie and Koujiro in the lead.

Anyway, let’s put our discussion aside for later.

First of all, we decided to clean up the people who were in the way and then take our time listening to them.

“We are deeply indebted to you…… Espie-dono.”

“Don’t mention it. But in return, no more trouble in these lands, got it? Or I’ll beat you all up.”

“…This humble one naturally agrees… but… Umeshika……”

“Ah~, that so-called ‘legendary king’ seems really rotten. Firing Koujiro and Old man Mikado in Japone.”

“…Truly… our deepest apologies.”

“No, you don’t have to apologize…… Uhm……”

Kagerou’s husband seems to feel somewhat responsible for this situation.

“Outei…… my name is Outei.”

“Mr. Outei…… If you’re being targeted along with Koujiro, does that mean you’re not an ordinary ninja warrior? …… Well, that matter can be put off for now. For now….”

With those words, Espie, though still curious about many things, paused the conversation and looked ahead, a faint smile on her lips.

Voices were coming from that direction……

“Hey, what’s going on? Everything’s gone quiet.”

“You think that monster got Koujiro ? Or got wrecked instead…?”

“No clue. Anyway, once it’s settled, we have a job to do.”

“Even if that monster lost, those guys can’t be unscathed. If we all rush in at once— “

We were already close enough to hear their voices.

So we continued on through the forest without paying any attention to it, and when we came out, the view that unfolded before us was just as we had heard.

“If you all don’t behave, I’ll beat you all to death!!”

“””””Eeeehhh!!???”””””

With this declaration, Espie boldly emerged from the forest, and there were a thousand armed men running around with surprised and upset faces.

And they turned pale at the sight of Espie, and then Koujiro and the others.

“Koujiro of the Seven Heroes! Outei and Kagerou are here too!”

“Wait, the one at the front… could it be… Espie of the Seven Heroes!?”

“Wait, wait a minute, I didn’t hear that there was another of the Seven Heroes!”

“Wh, where did that monster go?! Where did Norja go?!”

Where is Norja?

Norja is right here.

Beside me……

“Ku~n ♡ Nuzzle, nuzzle~♡”

“…………”

She was clinging to me face-first, rubbing her cheeks against mine.

“”””” Wha—?! YOU LITERALLY JUST LEAPED OUT TO MURDER SOMEONE, SO WHY ARE YOU BACK HERE ACTING LIKE A LOVE-STUPID PUPPY?!?! “””””

No, I understand the feeling of wanting to put it in that way.

Norja ran off with a blood chilling roar, only to then come back like this.

“You guys~, do you know why Norja is in such an insane state? If you do, please tell me.”

Espie asked aloud to the hunter-like men.

But, the men did not answer her question and became extremely upset.

“Damn it, this is bullshit! Who the hell said this’d be an easy job!”

“B, but, we have no choice now!”

“Dumbass! We’re up against TWO of the Seven Heroes here! A few dozen ninja warriors? Fine. But two broken Heroes?! We’re screwed!”

“I, I’m out! No amount of pay’s worth this suicide mission!”

“Norja even switched sides too, we’re beyond cooked!”

And, as if they had all lost the will to fight, words like “run away” and “get out” were even exchanged.

Well, I can understand how they feel.

And then……

“Geez, someone answer my question already~…… 【Fluffy World】!!”

“””””Eeeehhh!!???”””””

Espie, who seemed annoyed at being ignored, thrust out both hands and activated her ability.

In the next moment, she forcibly ripped the swords, spears, arrows, clubs, axes, and over several hundred other weapons that the hunter-like men were equipped with and gathered them up in the air above them.

“So… should I drop them all at once? With feeling?”

Espie’s voice was very cold and oppressive, the kind of voice she would never say to me.

It was a threat to their hearts, saying that she will show them no mercy or leniency whatsoever.

Even if there were a thousand of them, with all their weapons taken away, there was no way they could resist if the Seven Heroes said something like that to them.

“W, wait… No, please wait! W, we really don’t know anything! We were just hired to gather here, we don’t know anything about Norja….”

“H, he’s right! Believe us! We were just following orders from the boss…… even Norja was brought in by the boss! We don’t know any details!”

“We were just told to help stop Koujiro and Outei, two troublemakers and rebels against the Japone Kingdom, from escaping the country! The pay was good, so we… b, but that’s all we know, I swear!”

I understand their feelings, but there are thousands of them and they are just begging for their lives. It’s so pathetic that I feel sorry for them.

Espie, as well as Koujiro and the others, have a stunned look on their faces.

—Exactly. They know nothing. So, how about letting them go? In a way… they haven’t done anything yet. We’ll send them on their way. Even for us, this was just a job—unforeseen complications make it pointless.

“Eeeehh!!???”

—They were just standing at the forest’s edge. Never stepped onto private land, never lifted a hand. Sure, Norja there might’ve gone wild, but they personally… well. Did nothing. Maybe some rogue ninja warriors acted out… but these men? Clueless. Harmless.

At that moment, someone’s voice suddenly sounded.

Could it be one of the Hunters in front of me? No, the Hunters were also looking at each other in confusion.

And then……

[Ah… I’m leaving now… If anything happens, I’ll contact you through this….]

One of the Hunters in the center looked confused as he took something out of his pocket.

It’s a magic crystal for communication.

[Still… what a spectacular sight. I find myself regretting not being there in person. To think that not only Outei, Kagerou, and Koujiro were present, but even Espie of the Seven Heroes… Truly unexpected.]

The voice coming from the magic crystal was that of a man whose identity was unknown.

But the hunters ……

“B, boss!?”

“That’s the boss’ voice!”

“Oh, it’s the voice of Master Shitnei!?”

When the Hunters called out that name, not only us but also Koujiro and the others reacted a little surprised.

That’s the name of a man I’ve heard many times recently.

[Hehehe, To think even Norja, whom I’d so kindly looked after, was taken from me… And moreover—hehehe, she’s grown so attached to you. You never cease to amaze me… Earth Lagann.]

“…… Huh?”

[I’ve been looking for you after your trail went cold… Who would have thought you’d be here of all places.]

Huh? And then, my name?

“Earth……!? E, Espie-jou!? Your brother’s name is Earth Lagann…… huh…… that means…….”

“Lagann…… you say…… that name…….”

“…… Ha~…… Good gods… This is beyond outrageous……”

And not only me, but also Koujiro and the others were surprised to hear my full name in this way.

But now it’s right in front of our eyes.

Why is the owner of the crystal……

[Hehehe, such a shame we can’t meet in person. But let’s say this is our first hello, Earth Lagann. You could say I’m… your biggest fan?]

“F, fan!?”

[I’ve had my eye on you ever since that exhibition match where you punched Hiro Lagann square in the face. Ahhh, even I felt refreshed watching that.]

What do you mean? My fan? This was so unexpected, just what the hell is going on?

In the first place, why would the infamous someone that I’ve been hearing about a lot lately give a damn about… me?

[I’ve even followed your exploits in the Arcane True Zenith Style Fighting Tournament through magic crystals as well. Congratulations on your victory, I really wanted to praise you in person.]

“Wha—!? H-hold on, the Arcane True Zenith!?”

And then, even more unbelievable words.

The Arcane True Zenith Tournament was a tournament held in Cacretale, and no one outside the country would know about a tournament held in a country that was closed off from the rest of the world.

But why?!

“What do you mean?! How do you know about that tournament?! Who the hell are you!”

[Hahaha, don’t be so alarmed. It just so happens that a former subordinate of my father lives on that island…… I learned a lot through him. You know Wacha Huacha, right?]

“Wh, Wacha!?”

[Truthfully, I couldn’t care less about his past missions or connections with my father or Lord Hakuki… but we are acquainted. And through him, I was fortunate enough to learn about you.]

Wacha!? And now comes that person’s name!? Come to think of it, that man certainly does seem to have a lot going on.

Even during the tournament, there were talks about how he wasn’t a resident of that island, but came from the outside world like Jamdi’el……

[Ah, I’ve yet to introduce myself. Currently, I oversee Inai General Trading—a ‘merchant collective’ based in the Empire’s city of Inai that… specializes in catering to the global underworld. The name’s Shitnei…….]

Wacha had ties to Anti-Demon Government factions too……

[Shitnei Bockmati…… That’s my full name. A pleasure, Earth Lagann.]

Author’s Note

Today is Mother’s Day. It’s a day that gives us the opportunity to express our gratitude to our mothers, which we are always too embarrassed to do. Parents and children need to have a good conversation, right? Even if you have complaints about each other, let’s make up with each other.

TL’s Note

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