I'm currently on my way to the place Cliff told me about.
　The place I was told was on the edge of the imperial capital, a place that was unsafe even in the commercial district.
　It was the middle of the night, so I ran as fast as I could without paying any attention to people.

　If the criminals were to escape from the imperial capital, it would be at this time of day when there were few people on the streets.
　That's why they had to hurry.

　We've reached the place that Cliff suggested: ......
　The building we were going to visit was poorly lit and ...... dark.

"d*mn it, he's ...... gone?　No, there's a carriage over there.
　There's a carriage parked some distance from the building.
　Maybe that's where Sherry is hidden: ......

　So I looked into the carriage.
　But he's not there.

Isn't there ...... anything that's gone?　If that's the case, what is this carriage?　You wouldn't normally leave a horse tied up, would you?
　Yes, there's something wrong with this carriage.
　No one is going to ride in it, but they have it on standby ready to be used at all times.
　If you're from a less safe place like this, you wouldn't have left it there: .......

　So the killer is still in the building.
This is going to be a ...... raid. Shelley is still alive.
　I went up to open the door of the building where I knew Sherry would be.

　Then I heard multiple footsteps clattering through the door.
"Somebody's coming out. We have to hide.
　First, I jumped on the roof.

　And while I was hiding, a man ...... came out.
　He looked around and then he said to the door.
Okay, everybody's clear. Let's get this slave in the wagon and head for the kingdom.

　Slaves?
　It would be too suspicious to transport a slave at this hour .

　As I was thinking about this ...... Sure enough, a group of men came out from inside, and among them was Sherry.
　Shelley's face was lifeless, and she looked resigned.
　She must have been really scared.
　I'm so sorry.

I finally found ...... and I'm sorry it took me so long to find you, Shelly.
　When I came to, I was already helping.
　Sherry had a very surprised look on her face.

"Huh? Leo?

I'm here to help. I'm here to help.

Is that Leo? Are you sure it's Leo?

Yes,

Thank goodness ...... thank you ...... but it's too late .......

'Yeah, I'm really sorry ...... that was horrible, I'm sorry.'
　I said and hugged Sherry as best I could.

　Then Sherry felt relieved and started to cry and call my name.
　I silently rubbed her back, apologizing to her in my mind.

"Hey!　Now get down here!

''Shut up ...... I was just getting ready to go ...... and I should have killed you first. I'm sorry, Shelly. I'm going to go finish up in a jiffy, can you wait a minute?

Okay, ...... come home soon. I haven't cried enough.

All right.
　I stepped away from Shelly and summoned Serena.

"Selena, nice to meet you.

(Yay, it's been a while since we've been in battle~)

Yeah, let's do it.
　I'm off the roof.

Man, she's a f*cking kid. Hey, f*ck you guys.
　When the apparent leader of the group ordered his people to attack, they all attacked at once.

　These guys are ...... well-trained.
　They move like they're not just some rogue agents.

We need to find out which one it is.
　And with that, I took down everyone who attacked me in an instant.
　I beat them, but I didn't cut them up with my sword.
　I just lightly beat them to sleep.
　If I killed them, I wouldn't be allowed to talk to them.

"Oh, my God. ...... Who are you?" in an instant for a kid like this.

It doesn't matter. Besides, it's my line.

Shit. ......
　The man looked around.



"You can't try to run away. You won't get away with it. So give up.

Yeah, ...... not going to get away with it, huh?
　As if to catch me off guard, the man shot a lightning spell from his concealed hand.

'It's useless, yes, it's over.'
　I dodged the spell easily, and shot the leader in the gut with a fist .
　The leader collapsed, clutching his belly.

What should we do with these guys... Ah, there's a good place for the wagon. Let's take the wagon to the castle.

　Then I'll finish packing the men into the wagon and I'll go get Sherry.

Am I late?

Yeah, it's late.

Sorry. I'm sorry. I was just trying to keep up appearances.
　As I say this, I will break Shelley's shackles with my sword.
　Then I pick her up.

"Is that so?　Then I forgive you.

Thank you. Can I cry?

It's so late I can't even hold back the tears.

'Oh my, then you should have rushed it...'
　Saying this to myself as I climbed off the roof.

'Huh?　Who are those men?

In the wagon. Don't worry, they're all unconscious.
　I reassured Sherry as I sat down next to her and began to drive the carriage.

　I'd seen and learned to drive a carriage on a few trips.
　I mean, it's my first time.

　But I'm not worried.
　It's the middle of the night, and there aren't many people on the road, so I guess you can handle a little rough driving.

　As I was driving the carriage with that thought in mind, Shelly put her head on my shoulder.
"Leo ......

What?

'Thank you for helping me today . Honestly, I'd given up on the idea of being enslaved with no one to help me anymore.

'I'm really sorry ...... I should have asked you back what happened when you got your first reminder .......
　I really should have checked on that one.

I got the telepathic message: "...... I talked to that red-haired guy when he kidnapped me.

'Red hair...... Speaking of which!　I forgot to find Allen!
　I was so focused on helping Shelly that I forgot.
　Allen was provoking me.

Yeah, he'd be gone by the time I woke up.

　Where did he go?　Did you know I was coming?
'Well, ...... I'll have to do it again sometime.

'Yeah, please. ....... Hey, Leo.

What?
　I answer when I'm called.

Turn around.

'What?　Yeah.
　I don't know, but I do as I'm told and turn to Sherry.

"Thank you for today.
　Shelly kissed me lightly.

"What?　Huh?
　I'm a mess right now.
　I'm all red in the face.

Turn around. Drive safely, please.

'What?　Oh, yeah.
　I couldn't help but look forward to hear what Shelly had to say.
　Sherry's face, which I saw for a moment, was also very red: .......

　Thus, Sherry's rescue was a success.