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Request from Lamie-senpai’s (4): Malice
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A sniper is aiming to kill us.
In response to my (Lux) words, Lamie-senpai briefly asked.
“Is that true?” (Lamie)
“I’ve never had murderous intent directed at me before, but if that were a beast, it would definitely be malicious intent.” (Lux)
“You used to be a hunter in the southern village, right, Lux… Understood. But why haven’t they shot yet?” (Lamie)
“I don’t know.” (Lux)
I answered honestly.
With Lamie-senpai looking perplexed, Saras-senpai spoke up.
“Lamie, may I? It’s just a possibility, but maybe the enemy is waiting for us to shoot first.” (Saras)
“Saras, what do you mean?” (Lamie)
“Hmm, how can I put this accurately? Maybe they’re looking for a moment of confusion, like a blank space in time, or something along those lines.” (Saras)
“That’s unclear.” (Lamie)
Lamie-senpai sharply cut in.
“Let’s say Lux had started shooting, and the enemy fired a bullet at us at the same time. What do you think would happen? We’d probably check if we hit the target first, and only afterward realize someone on our side had been shot. That would likely cause some confusion. We’d be thinking, ‘Why did the bullet we fired hit them?’. Of course, that confusion would last only for a brief moment, but if that moment allows the sniper to escape, the odds of them getting away increase dramatically. What do you think?” (Saras)
As Saras-senpai said, if they were aiming normally, we could immediately run toward the direction they fired from or take action to block their escape route. But…
“Would anything really change in such a short amount of time?” (Lamie)
Lamie-senpai asked, voicing the same doubt I had.
“Yes, usually you’d think that. But that brief moment of confusion isn’t something to be underestimated. I use that time to evade enemies and relocate to a new sniping position.” (Saras)
Unlike me and Lamie-senpai, Saras-senpai stood out as a sniper with mobility. If someone like him says that, we should trust it.
“So, what do we do? Do we strike first and aim at them?” (Lamie)
“Lamie-senpai, I think that’s possible, but if we point the gun at them, they’ll probably escape.” (Lux)
“Right. Letting them escape here isn’t ideal. If they get away, they could target us again somewhere else.” (Lamie)
And also, I voiced my concern.
“Even if we can snipe without being noticed, it’s a bit unreliable to stop them with rubber bullets. Well, maybe Lamie-senpai’s three-legged gun could do it in one shot…” (Lux)
I didn’t say it aloud, but using magic bullets to cause serious injury and immobilize them isn’t out of the question. However, if the killing intent I felt was a mistake, it would be no joke. Depending on the situation, we could end up killing someone without understanding who or why they were targeted. In that case, it’s best to use the high-power rubber bullets from the three-legged gun.
“So, Lamie will fire from somewhere…” (Saras)
“No.” (Lamie)
Lamie-senpai cut off Saras-senpai’s words with a firm denial.
“Logically, the target is either me or my uncle. If I hide, the enemy might wait for another opportunity. I can’t move from here.” (Lamie)
“But, Lamie…” (Saras)
Saras-senpai started to say something again, but Lamie-senpai silently handed over the three-legged gun.
“Lamie?” (Lux)
“The one to snipe will be you, Saras. There’s no one else.” (Lamie)
As Saras-senpai hesitated, Lamie-senpai continued.
“Yes, you hit a wall with this gun and changed it after my advice. But you weren’t as bad at handling the three-legged gun as you think. You had enough skill for me to believe you could surpass it, which is why I spoke to you.” (Lamie)
Saras-senpai, who had been staring silently at Lamie-senpai, suddenly smiled and said,
“Really, my girlfriend is so amazing.” (Saras)
He said as he accepted the three-legged gun.
“And I believe my boyfriend is amazing too.” (Lamie)
Lamie-senpai replied.
At that moment, Lamie-senpai’s uncle, Nork, who seemed to be growing impatient, spoke up with irritation.
“What are you dawdling for!? Hurry up and decide the order already!” (Nork)
“I’ll buy a little time.” (Lux)
I told the two of them and they both nodded silently. After seeing that, I turned toward Nork-san.
“Sorry. I’ll shoot first. My gun is a bit special, so please wait just a little longer!” (Lux)
As I said that, I took out my beloved gun (Counter) and began preparing to attach the long-range barrel, something unnecessary for simply hitting the target.
“Hmm? What kind of gun is that? Haven’t seen it before.” (Nork)
Nork-san asked, peering over. As expected of Lamie-senpai’s uncle, he was easily hooked.
“This is a gun called Counter…” (Lux)
I began explaining, and Nork-san listened intently.
“Hmm, I see.” (Nork)
During that time, Saras-senpai quietly disappeared.ww
Feeling that it’s definitely in the bloodline, Nork-san, without caring about dirtying his clothes, lay on the ground just like Lamie-senpai, peering through the Counter’s scope. Then, Lamie-senpai explained the history of the Counter to buy more time.
“Hmm. I understand this gun now. Go ahead and shoot it.” (Nork)
After thoroughly examining the Counter, Nork-san said as he backed away a bit.
I looked at Lamie-senpai. Her gaze was strong, as if to say, “It’s okay”.
“Alright, I’ll shoot now.” (Lux)
I moved slowly, preparing to lie down on the ground. Then, at that moment—
*Bang!!*
A sound, heavier and more powerful than my beloved gun (Counter), echoed from the top of a building behind us!
“What the hell!?” (Nork)
Nork-san, his guards, and Bianca all tensed up in alarm.
As we turned toward the sound, we saw Saras-senpai on the rooftop, giving us a thumbs-up.
—
Unable to grasp the situation, Uncle Nork was immediately shouted down by Lamie-senpai.
“Uncle, it’s an assassin! Saras has knocked them out for now! Hurry and restrain them! Over there!” (Lamie)
Pressed by her intense tone, one of the guards rushed to the location Lamie-senpai pointed out.
After watching the guard run off, Lamie-senpai began explaining the situation. Saras-senpai, who had been listening quietly from behind, returned to where I was.
“Well done. As expected of you.” (Lux)
When I said that, Saras-senpai scratched his head a little shyly and smiled.
“It’s been so long, I was so nervous I almost threw up,” he laughed. (Saras)
—
After a short while, Nork-san’s guard dragged a man, now restrained, back to us.
Whether it was fortunate or unfortunate, the killing intent I had sensed was indeed real. There was a sniper rifle, clearly capable of deadly force, lying next to the man.
“This guy…!” (Nork)
Nork-san’s expression turned bitter.
“Do you know him?” (Lamie)
Lamie-senpai asked.
“Yes, he was one of the soldiers accompanying me on my way here. I had them wait in town while I visited the academy…” (Nork)
“Someone you’ve employed for a long time?” (Lamie)
“No, he was recommended by one of my subordinates, Zel… I never would have thought… Zel…?” (Nork)
With an even grimmer face than before, Nork-san ordered the guard who had just returned with the assassin.
“Send word to the soldiers waiting in town. Arrest Zel. Bring him back alive!” (Nork)
The guard ran off again after receiving his orders.
Then Nork-san, with a bitter expression, kicked the assassin once and turned back toward us. He bowed his head deeply.
“Please don’t bow your head like that! You’re a noble of a distinguished household!” (Saras)
Surprised, Saras-senpai tried to stop him, but Nork-san, still bowing, held up a hand to stop Saras-senpai’s protest.
“No, it’s because of my own failings that I put all of you in unnecessary danger. Not only that, but you’ve saved all of our lives, including mine. Please, let me express my gratitude.” (Nork)
Time passed as Nork-san remained bowed for a moment longer. Finally, he lifted his head, now with a refreshed smile.
“So, which one of you will be the groom for Lavitomivia? Oh, but it can’t be both of you. Hmm, maybe I should find a good match for the other one!” (Nork)
This man is really extreme.
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