I pulled Nell off my shoulders and hid her behind my own and took a step forward with a zipper.

"......?　Who are you ......?

　The man looks at me quizzically as he comes forward, but I ignore him and open my mouth.

You sound so sure. Do you think a brave man was responsible for all this?

"Oh, oh, yeah!　The minute this woman gets here, this is happening!　This woman did something somewhere, and the demons came to retaliate!　Judging by the timing, you can even think of a match pump!

You said as soon as Nell arrived. As soon as Nell got here, how did you know we were in town today?　We came to this city on a carriage for a day and we just arrived today. It's as if you know every move a brave man makes.

　At my words, the man guffawed and then opened his mouth again.

I just happened to see a brave man get off the carriage today.

Oh, you saw him get off the carriage?　We got off in the hotel's (・・・・) stables (・・・・) and I didn't see a man who looked like you. I don't think there was a man who looked like you.

"......!

　The man's face twists for a moment, as if to say "d*mn it".

　Yes, we got off the carriage was inside the stables, connected to the hotel.

　The stables are not the usual stables found on a ranch, but a rather magnificent place that looks like a real indoor parking lot.
　Since the hotel is where the big guys stay, it is impossible to see the inside at all from the outside, perhaps in anticipation of those who come in secret, and I was amazed at how thorough they were.

It's a good thing that we stayed at a hotel that's so well managed that it's a favorite of the lord I know. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for, and if you're inside the stables, then you're either an employee or a guest of the hotel, or you're a trespasser.

　I don't know if it's well managed, well, I honestly don't know.
　Even if it's random, this kind of thing just needs to be convincing.

Which one are you?　If you're an employee or a guest, let's go check with the hotel later. I'm sure they'll have an answer for you. If you're a trespasser, ...... well, I don't know how they'll treat you, but I'll let the guards take care of the rest.

"............

　The man doesn't answer my questions--no, he can't.
　He understands that if he speaks carelessly, he'll dig his own grave.

　Sensing the intense gazes of those around him, the man glances around and then lets out a yell.

Don't you dare distract me!　It doesn't matter what I do, it's not my business right now!

Oh, sure. Okay, let's say it was Nell. But--what's that--what's that (・・・・)?

"What ......?

　I grin behind my mask at the man who gives me a dubious look, and point outside with an exaggerated gesture.

　The same way, the gazes of those around you now shift from the man to the point of his finger.

　--It's the same way, the eyes of those around you now shift from the man to the point where his finger points.

"The city is in danger?　Where?　Anyone hurt?　I'd really like to know what kind of danger this guy is talking about!

I saw it happen. I saw the demons fly away with a swing of a brave man!

"Me too!

"Me too!　

　A lot of soldiers agree with me.

That's right!　To that extent, for a brave man, it is no different from everyday life!　That's the extent to which our brave men can annihilate it in less than an hour!　A demon is not an eye!

　Woohoo! And cheers that go up.

　I can't help but feel a little overzealous when I see that everyone around me is hazed enough, but I raise my voice high and clear as a no-no.

You know what I'm talking about! A brave man is not such a pliant being! --Long live our brave men!

"Hail to the brave!

　I raised my fist in the air, followed by an even louder roar of enthusiasm rising from the city's outer walls.

　...... Oh shit, incitement is kind of fun.

　It's a good thing that you're able to have a good time.


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"Shit, shit!　You're not hearing this!　I did my job and it's not my fault I failed!

　The man swearing, Kakuza drives the carriage under the sky that has become a little white.

It's just a soldier's level of skill, that woman was a monster of unbelievable skill! That's why I don't trust the nobility!

　I thought of the face of the nobleman who told me to do my job, and I gritted my teeth.

　--That's when.

I'd love to hear more about that ......

"Huh?

　Suddenly, at the sound of a voice from behind, Kakuza quickly pulls the sword from its sheath at his side and swings backward in a nimble motion.

　But that attack slashed through the air, and in return was rewarded with a sharp spinning kick to the head by someone, blowing you off the carriage.

"What?

　The horse that was running, perhaps sensing the violent movement in the cart, excitedly wore his neighs and struck a tree growing beside the rutted road, causing the carriage to overturn.



　A few moments after Kakuza was slammed to the ground, the crushing sound of the carriage rang out.

"Huh, huh, huh.

　The impact of the collision momentarily stifled his breath, but Kakuza forced his lungs to resume breathing and quickly stood up to alert his surroundings.

　--The assassin seems to have jumped off the carriage before it overturned, and was randomly propped up a short distance away from Kakuza.

...... You're that masked bastard from earlier.

"Have you stopped pretending to be a townie?　You're moving pretty good.

　The assassin was the masked man with whom we just had an argument.

　He is unarmed. Completely unarmed.

　--A fighter type or ......?

"What's the matter with you, do you want to get revenge for mocking a brave man who seems to be your wife just now?

Well, there's nothing wrong with that. I have a lot to answer for you. How did you intend to instigate--what f*cking nobleman did you say you were working for?

"............

　Glancing at it, you can see that the sword you just dropped when you were kicked away is lying a few steps away from you.

　It's a distance that can be picked up quickly if you dash in.

　--Can it be killed?

　This masked man had the ability to do it.
　He claimed to be a valiant squire, and that's evident from his movements.

　He appeared out of nowhere, and there's no doubt that he's skilled in magic.

　But--perhaps this type is smug.

　The fact that it is aware of its own superiority and does not even take a proper stance is proof of that.

　It's because they are confident that they can kill themselves without doing so ...... that they have the opportunity to take advantage.

　You will be able to have a look at your own personal computer and you will be able to see that you have a very good idea of what you are looking for.

"Well, wait!　I'm sorry I tried to frame you guys, it was just an ulterior motive, I was blinded by money!　And if it's a hired nobleman's name, say it!

"Hmm?　Well, let's hear it.

I was hired by a nobleman in King's Landing to frame a hero--

　In the middle of the story, the masked man's body momentarily relaxed, and at that moment Kakuza dashed in, kicked his sword, grabbed the hilt, and in one fell swoop, he came at the masked man.

　As it is, Kakuza does not hesitate to draw his sword without hesitation with the momentum of the rush.

What?

　--There was no one there (・・・・・・・).

　The man who had been there until just now is nowhere to be seen, a shadow of a man, and the sword slashes the sky again.

　You're going to be able to get back on your feet in a hurry, but before Kakuza can recover from his shaking, he is hit in the back with a strong impact and is pushed to the ground.

Gasp!

"Hey, hey, what's up?　I'm feeling fine all of a sudden. Now, on to the story. Are you going to tell us who hired you and how you were going to set us up? Are you going to tell me?

　A voice from above my head.

　You try to run away immediately - but the moment you do, there is a sharp pain in your left leg.

!　

　Sweat gushed out of my body.

　Gritting his teeth from the outpouring of pain, he looks down at his left leg and sees a knife in his field of vision.

　The knife was thrust into Kakuza's left leg and pierced through it, sewing it to the ground.
　Blood begins to trickle out and in the blink of an eye, the ground begins to turn red.

　Then the masked man kicks off the hilt and lets go of the sword, and opens his mouth in a very light tone.

Oops! I'm sorry, you moved so fast that I dropped my knife. Be careful, I'm not very good at this.

"Ta-da! Don't do this to me--!

Hey, don't yell at me. You scared the shit out of me again.

　The masked man does not hesitate to thrust the knife into Kakuza's right leg and sew it to the ground as well as his left leg.

You and your b*tc* are ruining everything! Your girl is a Pokemon and you're a f*cking fraud!

That's a nice compliment.

　I'm not going to be the only one who can do it, but I'm going to be the only one who can do it.

　--The sword is ...... no good, I can't reach it. I can see the future where my arm will be snapped off before I can grab it.

　Rather, now that my legs are sealed off, my possible movements are greatly restricted.

　...... would throw the hidden knife out here and cut through its throat. It's the only way.

　The bluff is no longer necessary.
　Cut out all that extra movement and just use the fastest movement you can find to hold your breath. ......!

　Kakuza pulls the knife from his pocket at a position where it is not visible from the mask, and because the lower half of his body is sewn on, he just twists his upper body as hard as he can and turns back, and at the same time, with all his strength, he pulls the knife out of his pocket - "I'm sorry, I'm not going to pass your turn anymore.

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to give you another turn.

　-- but the attack also did no damage to the masked man.

　The masked man grabbed Kakuza's arm midway through a crisp grab, forcing him to end the knife throwing motion and twist with all his might towards the opposite (...) of the elbow's range of motion.

----!

　Do not sound, crackling sound.
　An inarticulate scream escapes from your mouth.

Oh, that sounds painful. But don't worry. I've got five of the finest potions right here. It's a bit of a waste, but I'll use them all for you. Glad to hear it, you can keep your mouth shut on my questions as long as you like. Some dominant bastards.



　So saying, the mask picks up the knife that Kakuza dropped when his arm was broken and sits down in front of Kakuza's face.

It would be helpful if you give up early, even if you are a dominant guy. I'm not a big fan of cruelty. I just don't like the gory stuff. --Okay?　You know what I mean?

　A man's smile peeked out from between the masks.

　That cruel smile sent a chill down Kakuza's spine.