Otherworldly Summoning Day 6 [Binding] :

Zzzzzzzzzz.

The sound of trampling through the grass and trees echoed in the heap.
It had been almost a day and a half since Ryoma left the town of Aru and entered the forest to the north.
Laura and the other sisters were nowhere to be seen around him.
After preparing for the camp in the town of Aru, Ryoma went into the forest alone.

The forest was dominated by darkness.
The forest was so dark that even the twinkling of the stars was blocked out by the trees, and without the light of the fire, it was impossible to see anything at all.

'Well, nothing's going to happen for now...'

Ryoma muttered as he hit the fire at the base of a large tree.
It's a good idea to be able to have a look at the faces of the sisters who were only together for two days and it's very nostalgic.
I'm sure no one would blame them if they were sentimentalized a bit if they were suddenly thrown out into another world.
I've been chewing up some dried meat that I bought in town and looking around.
Although it was only a day and a half, Ryoma was fully reminded of the horror of moving off the streets.
Of course, there were no enemies too strong for Ryoma to handle.
It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to find a way to get the most out of this.
But their numbers are overwhelming.
It's easy to fall into a vicious cycle: if you kill one monster, the blood of the monster you killed will lure another monster to come along.
I hadn't noticed this the other day when I had hunted the Wild Dogs, but it made the difference between being able to turn off the fight when I was tired and go to the safe zone, and hunting the monsters that kept attacking me until my nerves had no time to rest.


(Did it come?)

Ryoma's skin, resting his body against the fire, felt the faint flow of air.
I feel a gaze from within the darkness.
It's not that of a "monster".
It's a sticky gaze that is more cloistered in the shadows.
It's not the same as the gaze of adventurers who also pass through the forest.
I'm sure that if you want to be hit by the fire, you'll just call out to me.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier.
And it's not like a bandit either.
I don't get a greasy feeling of greed.
There's no doubt that he's stepping on prices, but it's not a monetary-related price tag.
Ryouma put his hand on the hilt of his sword.
No matter who it is, if they attack me, I'm going to cut them down.
At that moment, a man's voice came from the darkness.

''You startled me, didn't you? I'm sorry.''

Liang Shin's hand strengthens.

"Oh well. Don't be alarmed. I'd like to take a moment of your time, if you don't mind.

It's an irritating way of saying things.
The words are polite, but there's a pressure that's not there.

"Very well.

Gasp... gasp...

Immediately after Ryoma's words, there was a sound of scraping through the trees.
Seeing the face of the man standing directly across the fire, a slight flicker appeared on Ryoma's face.
His hair was parted into seventy-three parts.
An elongated, oval-shaped face.
He's about 170 in height.
He has the appearance of a Japanese businessman who could be found rotting in the office district.
But you can't find a Japanese businessman who wears armor and wears a sword.

The only thing you need to know is that you can't be sure of what you're looking for. How can I help you?

The man sensitively senses Ryoma's agitation and asks.

''No... I didn't think you looked like a bandit...''

The man smiles at Ryoma's words.

'No, no. I'm afraid so. May I sit here?

I quickly sat down directly across from him without listening to Ryouma's reply.

''I don't remember giving you permission, do you?

The man doesn't take offense when he hears Ryoma's words.
On the contrary, he started talking on his own.

It's just a couple of questions.

Giving up on the futility of saying anything, Ryoma urged him to go on.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it. Are you at work?

Ryoma answered the man's question honestly.

I heard that the border was closed in the town of Aru. ─ I heard that the border was closed in the town of Aru, and we didn't know when it would be opened. That's why we decided to go through the forest. I'm reasonably confident in my skills and I've made preparations for the camp.

Is that so? I'm not very interested in that. No matter how confident you are, you can't plow through the forest by yourself. Do you have something to do in a great hurry? Like, for example, is someone chasing you?

The man's eyes narrowed.

'Nope. I just thought it would be better to get a little bit of experience instead of waiting for the city to break the blockade.

I see.

I'm sure you'll be able to find the right one.

What makes you want to ask such a question?

Oh. I'm sorry I'm late. My name is Hideaki Saito. I am the vice-captain of the Sacubus Knights, the Dreamer Knights of the Altomere Empire.

(I knew it was your pursuer...but Saito? On the outside, you look Japanese. (But...)

Ryoma hides his inner doubts and continues with his performance.
It's better to pretend to be just an adventurer now that you don't know how your opponent will react.

"What the hell is your deputy commander doing in a forest like this?

No. I'm in pursuit of a man. He's believed to be fleeing the country through these woods.

Oh, yeah? A man. What have you done?

Saito replied to Liangma's question with an expression of how disappointed he was.

''Oh no. I'm sorry. It's top secret........''

This was the reaction that Ryoma had expected. He knew that there was no way that Saito would honestly tell him the reason.
But he also knew that if he didn't ask Saito about it, he would be rejected.

'Oh, excuse me. By the way, what do you want to talk to me about, after all? Don't tell me you suspect me?

Then Saito made an expression that said it was outrageous and said.

''No, no. I can't recognize the other man's face.''

'What? You don't know what he looks like, and you're chasing him?

I knew it. I guess I didn't get it... well, that's just as well. (I killed everyone who saw their faces.)

Ryoma was secretly proud of his decision.



Saito cut in politely.

''A request?''

Yes. I just want to take a moment of your time to check it out. What. It's just a formality. It's just a formality. Once your identity is verified, you can leave immediately. Well, since we don't know the face of the person we're looking for, that can't be helped. I'm sorry.

Although he says sorry with his mouth and smiles, Saito's eyes are not smiling.

''What if.......you say you can't cooperate?''

At Ryouma's words, Saito lightly raised his right hand.

''It can't be helped in that case. We will be forced to cooperate with you.

Hu...ka.

An arrow is shot from the forest right beside Ryoma.

I see. This is why.

It's a good idea to have a look at the arrows sticking out of the ground, Ryoma said.

It's a good idea. I'm sure you'll be able to see that. Please come with me?

This is what condescension is all about.
If you say no, arrows will fly from the forest and there is no one who can say no.

I'm sure it's a no-brainer........I'll go along with you.

With an expression of reluctance, Ryoma replied.

It's a good thing. I'm glad to hear that you understand. I'm going to have to ask you to travel to our camp. It's just a short walk away.

I'm sure you'll be able to find your way around.

"What are those?

Saito doesn't take offense to Ryojin's question.

''Let me restrain you just in case. What a formality. A formality. I'll take it off after you meet with your boss. Until then, please be patient.

This is what is meant by not saying nothing.
You can't just say that it's a good idea.


Your Highness. I've got him in custody.

At Saito's words, Shardina stopped writing orders and turned her attention to him.

''Restrained? Who? ...otherworldly people?

Yes. Definitely an otherworlder. A Japanese from Earth, to be exact.

Saito returned to the camp with Ryoma, left Ryoma in the tent and assigned a guard, then went to meet with Shardina.

You're not going to be able to get your hands on any of them. I don't even recognize your face.

Saito replies to Shardina, who asks with a quizzical expression.

It's because you're from the same country as me. And I've only been in this world for a short time. I can tell by the smell.

Shardina's face broke into a smile at Saito's answer.

It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're talking about. So? What are we going to do?

''I heard that His Majesty's orders were to restrain or kill you.''

Shardina nodded at Saito's words.

''Yes. ''I've been ordered to kill him if I can't catch him.

''In other words, since we've captured him, we'll have to escort him back to the imperial capital...''

Shardina asked at Saito's words.

''Oh? What's the problem?

It was because I sensitively felt Saito's expression clouding over.

''Yes I think it would be better if I didn't escort him away and make sure he is taken care of here.''

Saito said clearly, even though he was somewhat hesitant.
I'm not going to be able to get to the bottom of it.
The pressure is unimaginable.
A puzzled look appeared on Shardina's face as she listened to Saito's advice.
It's been five years since she became the leader of the Succubus Knights of the Dreamer Order.
The reason is because Saito was the one who supported her from the shadows during that time.
It's a good idea to have a good idea.
You can't underestimate it," he said.
I'm not going to be able to ignore the orders of the Emperor.

''Let me tell you why...''

Saito's mouth opened gravely at Shardina's question.

''The reason........the reason is my intuition.''

This time, Shardina's face clouded over.
No matter how much the advice of his trusted second-in-command, he could not ignore the emperor's orders on a hunch.

The first thing that comes to mind is a gut feeling.

I'm sorry, sir. I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work for you. He's smiling and talking about me, but I don't know what's going through his mind. And the fact that he was shackled without any sort of resistance also stuck with me. He didn't put up excessive resistance when I had him manhandled, saying it was just a formality. It's as if he's convinced that if he really checks, he'll release himself...

Shardina's mind boggles when she hears Saito's story.

(It certainly bothers me... especially the fact that he was unresisting... he's supposed to be a pretty merciless man, both for killing Gaies and for setting fire to the palace to escape. (Even if he couldn't escape, I don't think he'd be caught meekly.

''Hey. Are you sure that's the otherworldly person in question and not the wrong one?

I'm sure he's an otherworlder. The question is whether or not he is the one who killed Master Jesus, but judging by the circumstances, there is no mistake. There is no way that an otherworldly person who is completely unrelated to you would be summoned to pass through this forest by accident.

Shardina nodded at Saito's words.
It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

''Then there's one way...''

What do you mean?

Shardina got up from her chair and started to walk to the entrance of the tent.

'Lead the way. We'll have to actually talk to him, won't we? If this happens.