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Pitiful Guide
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(POV switch – Nobunaga)
The person who was brought here had their hands and feet tied, along with a gag in their mouth. He looked like a clearly low-ranking man.
Who is this?
I directed my gaze toward Volt, asking without words.
“…Ah! Sorry, this guy is the one I asked to guide us here. His name is… well, it doesn’t really matter.” (Volt)
After pondering for a moment while looking at his face, Volt seemed to remember. It appears he couldn’t recall the name.
Poor forgotten man. Wait? I feel like I’ve seen him before. Is it just my imagination?
“Mm! Mm! Mm!” (Lyle)
“What? Mmm! I can’t understand. Speak words, speak!” (Volt)
Well, he can’t speak because he has a gag in his mouth.
It couldn’t be helped, so I signaled Lan to remove just the gag with my eyes.
“Ugh! Wh-what the hell are you doing, Sword Saint! That’s the Demon King! Please cut him!” (Lyle)
“Well, I can’t cut this guy.” (Volt)
“What! The Sword Saint has lost! Are you begging for your life from the Demon King?” (Nobunaga)
“Me, lose? You fool! The one who lost is Alice! The one who became my subordinate instead of begging for her life is Alice! Don’t conflate us!” (Volt)
A fist flies at high speed, and the guide spins away. Then, Ran sent the flying guide back toward me.
Huh? I don’t need him.
Before he reaches me, I mercilessly dropped him with Gravity.
Hmm, he fell cleanly at my feet.
Because he fell face-first, his face turned bright red as he looked up, so I made a friendly gesture, but…
“Hi-hee!” (Lyle)
He was completely frightened. As expected, it was a shock. In a state where he couldn’t use his hands and feet, he skillfully backed away and escaped under Volt. The guide shoots a glance at Volt, seeking help, but…
“You’re noisy.” (Volt)
He was stepped on the head, and the guide’s thoughts did not reach him.
How pitiful. It’s enough to feel sympathy for him.
“Raw food is finished~!” (Vi)
And then, Vi and its companions came out in a row without reading the air of the room. Following behind was a nearly exhausted Alice.
Yeah, her skin looks much better now.
“Vi, thank you for your hard work. You can go back now.” (Nobunaga)
“Okay, okay!” the slime creatures replied in unison before leaving. And that left Alice behind. For some reason, Alice looked at me and trembled, muttering softly.
“…Pervert.” (Alice)
“Hey Volt, your disciple is calling you a pervert!” (Nobunaga)
“How dare a losing disciple call me a pervert!? You’ve got guts!” (Volt)
I never said who, though. Well, considering that he is an old man who loves to cut, it’s enough to be called a pervert.
After seeing Alice flew away with a scream, I turned my attention back to the fallen guide.
“Now then, regarding your treatment. Do you harbor any hostility toward me?” (Nobunag)
I tried to ask with a smile, thinking I was wearing a friendly expression. Given my expression, I couldn’t expect much.
I couldn’t let someone come this deep and leave with information. If he showed no malice and stayed silent, I might release him. He seemed to understand that much, desperately shaking his head.
“Is that true?” (Nobunaga)
Without saying anything, he nods vigorously.
After confirming that, I spoke.
“Then, let’s verify.” (Nobunaga)
I smoothly transform into the guide.
So, his name is Lyle, huh?
At first, Lyle tilted his head when he saw me transformed, but soon it seemed he recognized my true form, and the color drained from his face. That reaction made me smile more.
“You shouldn’t lie. You’re ready to spill the beans about this place, aren’t you?” (Nobunaga)
He was trying to escape when he saw an opening, the method of taking hostages, the structure inside the dungeon, the relationship between the Sword Saint and the Demon King, the types and numbers of demons under the Demon King, and the actions to take if he managed to return to the town, all of that came to mind as soon as I transformed. It must have been quite a task to think of all that. However, I can’t let someone with such a sharp mind get away.
“Volt! I’m sorry, but I’ll be taking Lyle here. I can’t have him leaking information.” (Nobunaga)
“What? You were planning to leak it? You fool. Do as you please. Rather, go ahead and kill him since he’s defenseless. That way, I’d have a reason to cut you.” (Volt)
“Good, Lyle, you’ve now become someone who absolutely cannot die. Don’t try to die, okay? I’ll kill you.” (Nobunaga)
I was thinking it would be fine to keep him in confinement, but now I have to ensure he lives a healthy life. Lyle, not grasping the situation, looks confused, but both Volt and I don’t bother to explain since it’s troublesome. Now, as for taking care of Lyle…
“Ran, take care of him.” (Nobunaga)
“Since he’s a human, how about assigning him to Alice, who is also a human?” (Ran)
I was planning to hand him over, but that was gently rejected. But Alice? …Hmm? Does she know Alice? Oh, he was the one who handed Volt Alice’s letter. He’s one of those who caused trouble.
“Alright. Ran, go ahead and create a residence for him. Make it a place that’s easy to monitor. While you’re at it, create one for Alice too. It would be inconvenient for her to stay in my room forever.” (Nobunaga)
“Eh!” (Alice)
I heard a voice of protest coming from somewhere, but it was probably just my imagination. Besides, it was inconvenient for me if they stayed forever.
Ran bowed and then left the room. It must be tough for her since she had to consult with other demons as well, but I hoped she did her best.
“What about you, Volt? Going home? Is your instinct to return home screaming at you?” (Nobunaga)
“Well, actually, I’m a bit interested in the Demon King’s swordsmanship. I’d like to learn a little and stay for a while. In exchange, I’ll train the demons.” (Volt)
Just go home already, I’m not saying it indirectly. I should be saying it quite directly. However, it’s a good thing to provide training directly from the Sword Saint to the subordinates. Learning from the world’s best is an experience that is hard to come by. Moreover, Volt has already made up his mind to stay.
“I can let you stay for two or three days. There’s a personal room next to mine, so you can use that. If you have any questions, you can ask Alice, she’ll usually know. Also, make sure to greet the village when you go there!” (Nobunaga)
“Well then, Alice! Guide me!” (Volt)
“And take Lyle with you, Alice!” (Nobunaga)
“Y-yes!” (Alice)
Alice awkwardly picked up the bound Lyle, and together they left with Volt.
Thus, I remained alone. I release my transformation and flop right onto the floor.
Ah! I’m so tired! I just want to take a bath and sleep.
I shuffled my way to the large bath with lethargic steps. I almost fell asleep in the bath and nearly drowned. That might have been the biggest life-threatening moment of today.
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