Chapter 7 ~ Night Raid

We had supper together once Sati comes back.

It seems that there is no more massive attack other than the one in the morning just now. Her level went up by two and now its 19. Ill relocate the point later.Pg.108

You already have this sad face for a long time now.

Elizabeth continues.

Wont it be perfect if Tilika chan is here as well, Sati?

But its dangerous over here.

Right now, this area is particularly dangerous.

There are monster flying over the sky that will occasionally attack the town. However, since only the soldiers and adventurers are left, the attack can be easily repelled.

After dinner, we all take a bath with the order of Angela, Elizabeth and me. It was when Im in the bathtub with Sati that I heard Elizabeth fussing outside. Its not possible for me to hear it, and Im wondering if Sati can.

Whats that just now?

Umit makes me angry, how Angela is with Masaru, something like that

How can women from this world become so blunt? Is it a culture over here?

Seems like Sati is already used to her.

Did she say anything else?

Thats the only thing that I heard.

So, Elizabeth is angry?

So, the one who steal my first kiss are now angry with her rival, really now

I better stay in the bath longer today.

Im enjoying getting soaked in the warm water when the door slowly opened.

Masaru. Theres something that I would like to talk to you about. Please get out here faster.

You, are you angry?

Not really. Its not like Im mad at something.

Thats a lie. Your smile is telling me all.

Anyway, just get out already, faster.

Then she closed the door and went back to the room.

My body is getting sluggish. Maybe I really should get out now

I dont know if I can escape from her.

So, I put my clothe on, then I tried to tip toed my way out. Unfortunately, halfway through I was caught by Elizabeth. She said that its pointless to ran away and ask me to kneel in front of her. Somehow, she has an unsure face, unbefitting to her act right now. But its not long for her to regain her composure back and continue.

Sati and Angela are looking at us from a distance. Seems like I cant request for their help right now.

After a discussion with Angela just now, its decided that Im going to marry you as the legal wife.

???

Isnt this too sudden?!

Its just a matter of time anyways. This is a rare opportunity for you to get married with a noblewoman. Besides, after having a way with both Sati and Anne, you planning to back out now?

She must be closed with Angela now, to be calling her just Anne. I wonder if Angela called her Eri only now.

Why makes you think that I wont take any responsibilities?

Then its okay. So? You love me right, Masaru?

Yes.

Who do you love more, Anne or Sati?

I love both, equal.

Oh well. Your answer is acceptable for now.

Oh! Finally, a third member in my harem!

But what about the wedding? Are you not doing it? Can I marry them all in the first place though?

Then Elizabeth is my spouse. My own wife!

Wait, why are you making that happy (disgusting) face now!

Because, Elizabeth going to become my spouse, right? That really makes me happy!

Your s, spouse, huhsure, but

When Elizabeth heard about the spouse thing, she starts acting embarrassed and her face turned red.

Anyways! Our party, Dawn, is getting disbanded for sure. But Nania still cant accept that. Because of that, Im going to enter Masaru party so that she will be relieved.

Eh? So this is just your strategy? Youre lying about us getting married?

It, Its not a lie. If Masaru is okay with me then its fine

Sure! Its good! Im fine with you, Elizabeth! pg. 111

ThatIm not stylish like Anne, Im not sweet and demure like Sati either. You fine with that?

Yea. Youre cute enough Elizabeth. I hope you will marry me, Elizabeth.

If you insist, then Ill be honoured to marry you.

Hey, tell me. What is the thing that you like about me, Elizabeth?

Well, there are a lot of things that you cant do. But still, you have good grasp with magic. Your face is not half bad either, and you can cook lots of delicious foods too.

This girl, did she fall to me for real, or did she just want my fried chicken.

Is that all?

You look really cool though, that time when you killed the dragon. It really was a good decision to reduce the blast by hiding in the water. Theres still another. Like the Lightning from before

Is that so. She never mentions again about the incident during the Dragon extermination back then. I thought she is still angry. I dont know that she would like me because of it though. Dont worry Elizabeth, even I think youre cool.

Right now, were staring at each other, red faced.

Alright, times up.

Angela said, shocking me.

Ive forgotten that Sati and Angela are still around. Dont tell methat they saw it all just now

Shameful! This is too embarrassing!

Y, you guys! Forget whatever that you saw just now!!

No, no. Theres no way Ill ever forget it. Such a moving scene. As expected from the legal wife. I dont think that I will be able to pull it off in my lifetime. Dont you think so, Sati?

Yes, it was wonderful!

Angela smiles and Sati looks at us with glittering eyes. These guys sure are having fun watching us huhoh, Elizabeth, please dont cry now.

Im sorry. Hey. Dont cry, this is a happy scene right now. You managed to become a legal wife, right?

Yea, youre right. You guys need to respect me more because Im the legal wife.

Yes, yes. Eri is the greatest. Thats why youre the no. 1.

Ah, but is Angela okay with this. Becoming a second wife? Or maybe a mistress? I dont know how to call it

Im satisfied enough to become a second wife. Its not that big of a deal, even becoming a concubine is good enough. Compared to you, Im just a daughter of a farmer and an orphan, and Sati is a slave. Of course, you with the highest social standing should become the leader of us.

Of course, were all equal in this relationship.

Even though Im above of both Anne and Sati, Ill never bully them. I already decided that since last time.

Oh yeah. Theres no need for you to be considerate of us, Sati. I hope that we can share good friendship between three of us.

As for me, I cant be divided into three though.

But

Sati is also important to me. If youre not comfortable being a slave then should I released you, after we went back to Siory town?

That doesnt sound bad at all. Why dont we hold a wedding for all four of us?

Thats right. A good and large wedding for us!

That would be hard. I dont have much money. I heard that Elizabeth has been sending money back to her house too.

Theres no way for me to gather lots of people and make it a grand wedding!

Thats right. We shouldnt be too wasteful

We can hold it in the shrine. Its big enough, and the rent is cheap too. Plus, we can ask the children from the orphanage for help. The matchmaker and all the priests will be there too.

Cool. Lets do that.

Somehow, Ive been cast aside from their discussionwhat about Sati?

This is a serious matter regarding our future, I should have discussed it with her properly.

Do you want to join the wedding too, Sati?

Yes, I would like to. But is it okayIm just your slave

Then will you leave me if I released you?

Ill not go! Ill never leave you!

Im sorry for being mean with the question just now. Of course, you will never leave me, Sati.

Thats right. Even if youre no longer my slave, you will still be by my side.

Of course!

Then Sati, will you marry me?

Ah, tears.

She is crying.

I, I will, be together with Masaru sama, together foreverthats more than enoughplusthe marriage. I will never be happier than this pg. 114

I calm her down by rubbing her back. Well, its all good as long that Sati is happy as well.

Okay. Lets be together forever.

Guys, please be sure to treat Sati as one of us.

Well thats fine. Masaru sure is bad for making us cry.

It, its not my fault. I did nothing.

That night Elizabeth join us in the bed. All four of us together. I thought that only Elizabeth can share my bed.

Why are you moving to the bathroom? Should I arrange room for both of us alone?

Im not doing anything! It cant be helped, the bed is too small! Thats why Im moving!

I thought that something was gonna happen, but theres nothing. Somehow this is anticlimactic. Pg. 115

But Im sure that she will turn cute once she open up a bit. Theres no way Ill messed up our first time. Just thinking about it makes me shudder.

Next to me, there are Angela and Sati sleeping, giving me some extra space. It seems that they are in that arrangement in purpose for Elizabeth.

Youre asleep?

I asked her.

Im gazing at Elizabeth, and our eyes meet.

Elizabeth has a very nice face contour. As expected of a noblewoman, she really looks elegant.

When I closed my body towards Elizabeth direction, her face comes close to mine. I noticed that her hands were placed on my chest, and I gently hold it.

W-what

Nothing.

She doesnt shake off my hand, and held it tighter.

Eh? Why is her breathing turns rougher? Her eyes are moist too. This is just like that day with the thunderstorm.

I bring her face closer, and gave her a light and quick kiss.

G-geez. Thats too quick.

She gave me the permission, albeit with a harsh voice. Seems that I can continue!

Then I kissed her again, strongly against her lips. Then we parted. Then I continued, this time I inserted my tongue

However, I dont receive much feedback this time. Is she already asleep, or?

Although I love to take naps any time of the day, theres no way Ill fall asleep while kissing. It should be the same for everyone, right?

I wonder if something happened, so I opened my eyes.

I saw that she is already drooling in front of me. Then I checked her breathing; she truly has asleep now. Its fine, I guess. I go to sleep while holding her warm hand.

Somebody shake my body and wake me up.

At the same time, I can hear a loud bell sound, ringing many times.

Masaru sama, please get up Masaru sama!

Masaru, Elizabeth! Wake up, the enemy forces are attacking!

Enemy attack!? I get up frantically.

Oi, Elizabeth! The enemy is already here, wake up!

This bell, its the same like that time during Harpies attack. They are ringing the bell many times, notifying that therere enemies attack.

Turn on the light.

Its hard to equip my armour in this darkness. But I was stopped by Angela the moment I want to switch the light.

Dont. We might be targeted by the enemies if we opened the light.

This room has a glass window. Even if the window is closed with a curtain, theres a possibility that the light can get out. No choice then, I activate my night vision. Then I saw Angela light up the candle and put it under the table. I see, with this, the amount of light that will spread outside will be the minimum.

We checked our equipment, under the gentle candle light. It seems like Elizabeth is finally awake.

Dont tell me the last wall has already fall?

Thats impossible. If that the case, then they should already inform us long time age.

Angela said, denying it.

There are something flying on the sky right now. Its far so I cant see it clearly.

Sati who has finished preparing first, peek outside the window.

A surprise attack from the sky, huh. Seems like they are ignoring the second wall now. No wonder the watchmen guarding the wall were taken by surprised

Finally, I finished preparing.

Even the last one, Elizabeth, is ready. Shes just wearing her black robe and holding her cane. That simple.

Alright, lets go out and confirmed the situation.

As we went outside I see Danilo dono hastily run towards us.

Whats the situation?

I dont know. Right now, we have only confirmed that attacks will be launched from sky high. With all this confusion, everyone is gathering at the shrine hall. Even the knight is preparing for the battle right now.

I blow off the candle, and all of us followed Danilo dono towards the shrine hall. In the hall, a large group of priests, adventurers, soldiers and people form the Order can be seen.

I hope that both Olba and Nania are safe.

They live in a place with lots of adventurers around, right? Even Sergeant dono is there, so it should okay.

Right after I said that, someone announce the current news with loud voice.

We got a contact from the wall! Even though we are under attack, the second wall remain safe!

So, were safe for the time being. But should we remains waiting here like this?

What now. Is there anything that I can do?

Lets wait first. Its dangerous to move alone right now.

As expected of Elizabeth, she is still calm. Ill count on you for now.

While were waiting, another news come.

Someone should start defending this fortress! Our man from Blue Dragon Force are more than willing to go and fortify at the second wall. Kongo squad should continue defending here!

Elizabeth, what about us?

We should follow the Orders. Our movement is restricted here, so its better for us to participate in the defence at the castle wall.

Understood. Angela please wait here with the other.

Im following too.

No can do. Your cloth is not suitable. With an equipment like you will get easily pierced by arrows and die.

Even though Elizabeth is lightly dressed, her robe is fortified by magic and it can deflect arrows.

Okay

Lets go, the Orders are departing. Its okay Anne, I will take proper care of Masaru.

Okay. Please be careful.

Lets go. We dont want to be left behind by them.

Elizabeth went and ask the knight team that is going out from the hall.

The knights leader give us their okay. Several torches were light up by the Orders and illuminating our way. Sati is holding her bow and Im holding my sword.

When we reached the gate, the knight in front give u a warning.

An attack! Its coming from above!

We faced down, following the movement of the Orders.

I quickly detect the monsters. So, its Wyvern, huh? Theyre not as big as a dragon, but it is still about 5 metre large.

The Wyvern quickly dive towards us and flew to the sky again.

Its useless to hit it from below. Theyre large and fast.

Ill shoot it down with Thunder.

Elizabeth start casting. Together, I start chanting ?Thunder????

The Wyvern is diving again.

We can make it. This Wyvern is slower than the previous dragon??casting complete!

Thunder!!

The thunder hit the Wyvern hard, then it falls to the Orders in front of us. The knights rushed towards it and stab it.

Just now my level raised by 1.

You saved us, Wizard dono.

Several people of the Orders greet us.

Here Wizard dono. Come, follow me.

We encountered some more monster on the way to the wall. It seems that having wizards in the group really help lessened their burden.

Although we are in the middle of the knight squad, we are hit by arrows sometimes so its scary.

You still remember how to cast Thunder.

I practice hard while youre not around, Elizabeth.

Actually, I didnt. This is the first time I shoot one besides when practicing with her.

You still cant use Mega Thunder, right?

That would still be impossible

The point that I allocated last time was already reset.

The knight team stopped right at the 2ndwall. It is still broken. But we can see the sign of repairing in progress is going on.

Whats the matter?

Look, over there.

I look at the place where she pointed her finger at. The U-shaped hole from before is still there, but the passage is nowhere to be seen. Is it already destroyed?

What nowsomething is climbing up, is it an enemy!?

Its likely to climb over here. If that happen, then we need to stop it.

Is it impossible to block it by Earth magic?

Even if we do it right now, it will be destroyed in an instant. In that case, we need to build it and harden it, but theres no Earth mage capable of that.

Skilful Earth mage is that rare?

Elizabeth ask him.

Thats not the problem. There are not here in the frontline because originally, they are not needed in the construction of Pioneering village. We rely more in civil construction technique.

This place was established for more than 10 years now, thats why they rarely come here. Its the same case for Healer. They are more towards supportive role so they wont come to the frontline.

Can I do it, that magic?

Currently my Earth magic is level 3, so it should be more than enough. Should I increase it to level 4, just in case?

Masaru Level 13 Skill 6P

I wonder if Giant Golem is good enough? No, I dont have time to think about it.

Please let me do it.

First, I will create an earth wall, identical as possible to the current wall. Then, I will lift it up, and set it on top of the current wall, making it harder to climb.

After that, I will try to redo the process.

Please, go down with this. Ill dig a hole around here!

Start chanting ?Earth wall????I need to make it as hard as possible. Damn, the magical energy consumption is huge!Pg.124

Giant earth wall gradually formed. A hole in the ground spread as the wall grows bigger. The earth wall of the same shape as the castle wall which collapsed is completed. Now I must lift it up and set it up.

Chanting?Levitation? ??Its heavy. Or rather this is bad.

The earth wall is still on the ground. I try to imagine the process more clearly. First, I will make it separated from the groundand its start lifting.

Im helping out too.

It seems that the wall is lifted thanks to Elizabeth help.

Slowly, the huge wall rises.

Thanks a bunch.

At last, the earth wall reaches the top of the original wall. We carefully align its position. I can feel that my magical power is decreasing steadily. Crushing all the monsters that are trying to climb the wall, both the wall is finally joined together.

We made it!

Cheers rose from those knights. Albeit looking shabby, for now, its work fine as a temporary solution. From this side, it can even be used as a passage way.

Ill apply ?Hardening?to the repaired castle wall.

Great work! You managed to close the hole at once!

I also cast Hardening on it. It should have an effect for at least one day.

My head start to feel dizzy after throwing out all these magics in one time. Perhaps there are only about 10% of my magical power is left. I take out MP potion and drink it. Occasionally, I also sip my Magi tea.

Lets go, Masaru. How is your current magical power?

There are still some left, so it should be okay.

Even though the remaining is about 10%, it is still more than enough to shoot some magics and it will recover to decent amount sooner or later.

Is that so. Then, lets hurry.

Wizard dono, please, this way.

By the escort of the Order, we took the stair to the top of the castle. Then, by using my magic sight, I have confirmed that there are flocks of monster above the cloud, large enough forces to cover all the sky.