Otherworld Summoning Day 6-7 [Surprise Attack] Part 1:

Two guests came to the tent addressed to Ryouma.

''Oh no, sorry to keep you waiting. My boss wanted to meet you in person, so I brought you here.

Shardina stepped forward behind Saito.

'I see. I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

I'm sure you'll be surprised to hear Ryoma's words.

You're not going to be able to get it right. Why do you think I am the Commander? I don't think you need to be the Commander to be the boss, though.

Yeah? Well, I'm not so sure about that. I'm not sure if this is the case or not. It's not hard to guess that the succubus knights are under the command of Princess Shardina.

I see. I'm sure it's not difficult to understand...

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

It's true that if you think about it calmly, you may be able to derive an answer.
But is it possible to make such a decision when you're under arrest?



Saito's gaze turns to Shardina.

''What do you think?''

Saito's gaze appealed to him.

Shardina nodded lightly in understanding and spoke to Ryoma.

''Thank you for taking the time to speak with me this time. On behalf of the Empire, I would like to thank you.''

That's an incredibly polite way for someone from the imperial family to speak to a civilian.

''Not at all. It's not something that you need to be bothered about. It's true that it's suspicious to pass through the forest without using the highway.

A smile appears on both of their faces after hearing Ryoma's answer.

''It was just as I thought it would be. Your Highness.

Yes. You can't be sure.

They nodded at each other.

"I found it at last! Otherworldly.

What are you talking about? That?

But even after hearing Shardina's words, Ryoma replied flatly.

''It's useless. There is no commoner in this world who can respond to such a polite way of speaking from a person of the royal family, and then respond as it is.''

Hearing Saito's words, a change came over Liangma's face at last.
It's not surprising.
I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier.
If Ryouma was going to pretend to be a human being in this world, he should have kept quiet and rubbed his head on the ground here.

''Hmmm.......I see. That was a mistake.

I've decided that there is no more excuse for me to say that, or I simply admitted it easily.

The best way to do this is to have a look at a few of the most important things you can do.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

'I should say it's nice to meet you. It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you want to do. What is your name? Mr. Otherworldly.

Me? Mikoshiba. It's Mikoshiba Ryoma.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work.

It's a good idea. You are Japanese as I suspected.

I'm sure you're Japanese like that. It's Saito-san.

Saito nodded widely.

''Yes. I'm in the same position as you; I was summoned to this world about ten years ago.

Wow, you've risen to the rank of deputy commander in ten years?

A bitter smile appeared on Saito's face.

''Well, I guess I was lucky. And the advantage of being an otherworldly person was also great.''

''Are you referring to the rate of power absorption?''

Saito's eyes widened at Ryouma's question.

''Ho, you even know that much? I'm surprised........''

Hey. I just need you to tighten up the old man who summoned me. I've heard a lot of things.

A cruel smile appears on Liang Shin's face.

''Is that so? As I thought........I heard that the body was badly damaged, but you tortured Guyess, right?

Anger laced Shardina's tone.

'Guyes? If Guyess is the name of the old man who summoned me, then yes. I made him talk.

Ryoma easily admitted the fact of the torture.
There is no point in hiding it, because there is no point in hiding it.

''I'm sorry, but you will have to die. We can't leave those who bow to our empire alive.''

A look of confusion appeared on Ryoma's face at Shardina's words.

''A pity? What are you sorry about?

I'm buying you as a person. You were suddenly thrown into the unique environment of another world, and a person who doesn't know the right or left side of the world escapes through the imperial capital to the border like this. Just by looking at this, I can tell that you have extraordinary power. If we could have someone like you with your power and wisdom in our country, the unification of the western continent would be a lot easier.

Liang Zhen heard Shardina's words and laughed.

''Don't joke about it. I serve you guys? What are you talking about, idiot?

Idiot?

Yeah. I mean, it's not like I'm the hero of the story. Why should I be used by you guys?

'What? Isn't it natural that the one who is summoned should obey the one who summons him?

Well. If you're from this world, you'd say that.

Shardina raised an eyebrow at Ryoma's words.

''What do you mean?''

It doesn't matter. I won't have to tell you. Let me tell you one thing, though. I'm the one who answers to me. Nobody else. I think and decide for myself. That's all.

Yes, that's your decision but, alien. I'm sure you'll find that this world is not as sweet as it seems to allow you to be with your own free will. You could have done what you wanted. You could have killed Guyes. But in the end? You are now bound here.

A mocking smile appears on Shardina's face.
It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.
It's a good thing that you're shackled in front of her.

'Your pride is a fine thing. But what does that make you? This world is. It's not as easy as your world. It's a world where the powerless are stolen and abused. Your choice? This is the result of clinging to something like that. If you obeyed the Empire, you could have gotten rid of them like Saito did.

Heh. I'm not going to wag my tail like a dog.

Yeah. Silly man. That's a very stupid thing to say in this situation. I would have saved you if you had begged for your life.

Saito was beginning to feel inexplicable anxiety as he listened to Shardina and Ryoma's words.

(Yes........why would you say this in this situation? (Isn't it normal to crawl down and beg for your life?)

Hearing Shardina's words, an unpleasant feeling comes over Saito's mind.
Of course, Saito knows that Shardina's words are a lie.
No matter how compassionately he begs for his life, Ryoma's fate is fixed.
Death is the only option.
The man who killed Guyess and disgraced the prestige of the empire has no other choice.
And yet, Ryoma is completely unconcerned.

(Are you prepared to die?)

But in Saito's eyes, there wasn't a tragic look on Ryoma's face as he prepared to die.

(Then why? (Can this guy survive this situation?

Shardina has a total of 30 men with her this time.
I'm sending 26 of them in pairs to cover a large area of the forest.
Only four of them will be able to defend the camp where Shardina is.
Saito and his partner have returned after finding Ryoma, so there are a total of six of them.
There was no problem in keeping just one otherworldly person in custody.
Moreover, the soldiers who were scattered should return after dawn.
The situation should be overwhelmingly favorable.
However, Saito couldn't shake the uneasiness in his mind.
It should have been an overwhelming advantage for them.
At that moment, an image flashed through Saito's mind.

(Wait........isn't this situation what this guy wanted?)

Outlandish imagination.
It was just imagination, without any proof.
But Saito was convinced that this was the truth.

That made sense. But what was the point? How does this situation benefit this man in any way? ... no. I don't see any advantage to it. What I have to do now is to kill this man right here. I don't care what he's trying to do, there's nothing more he can do in this situation.

A murderous intent dwells in Saito's eyes.

"Saito...?

Shardina noticed the change in her deputy's mood.

''Your Highness. I am sorry. This man should be killed here.''

Shardina couldn't hide her surprise at the words of her deputy, who had been silently thinking about it until now.

''Nah ... that's not allowed! This man must be escorted to the Imperial City!

'No, Your Highness. This man is dangerous. What will he do if you let him live...

"You are asking me to defy Your Majesty's order!

Saito shook his head at Shardina's words as well.

''I'm sorry. The blame can be laid later on in any way...''

With that, Saito draws his sword and walks over to Ryoma.

''Wait, Saito!''

Ignoring Shardina's stillness, Saito swings his sword at her.

''Do you have anything left to say? It's a fellow countryman's friendship. I'll listen to what you have to say.

I don't think so.

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

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. You have the guts to do it.

It's not that. ....because it is you who will die!

Ryoma's loud voice cut through the dark night and sucked him into the forest.

''What do you suddenly...!

Shardina can't hide her surprise at the sound of Ryoma's voice that makes her shake her tent.

''What... ha! Your Highness!

Saito's intuition told him of the danger.
And just as he draped himself over Shardina, a fierce wind blew through the camp.