Chapter 250 The Third Bodyguard

Lily landed on ground while holding me and Fiona.

My heart was actually beating like hell from the fear of falling down, but as expected of Lily in true form, she got some strong horsepower to even fly holding two humansor so we thought, but along the way Fiona was about to fall, so two people might be heavy for her, apparently. [1]

Its dangerous so I need to be more careful the next time.

Thinking it, the last time I had Lily help me fly along with her would be when I took the private quest of taking that treasure sword in the nest of Garuda.

So its already been four months since then. Now it is a nostalgic memory of mine.

That golem called Galdan was same as we had heard

According to Zack, the golem bodyguard Galdan was hot-blooded, would not hear the persuasion, cannot use Martial Skills, but only has lot of power and is tough due to his races characteristic.

Moreover from the one act before, it was proved his character sketch was correct.

If we fought fair-and-square it wouldve taken our time

He was tough to the point that he only bent on taking on my bullet arts, if I had to defeat him then it was surely needed to attack him again and again.

Its good we were able to get past easily

The reason we paid no heed to the golem and went on our way was truly because there was a suspension bridge present for our convenience.

The time I saw that suspension bridge I thought This Bridge needs to go down.

Well that golem was also an hired adventurer so I didnt want to kill him. The tough him will hold on a free fall of several tens of metres, perhaps, surely, probably.

No, it would be better to sayhe wont be saved from that height.

Either way he wouldve taken lot of damage and wouldnt come back any sooner.

Well the gun also displayed its power, it was a beneficial fight

I say coolly, but in truth I had never thought Simons gun would have this much of power.

I had thought it would give an enhance effect just likeBlack Ballista Replica, never had I thought it would send that lump of steel flying.

If I shoot using the exclusive bullets then it is possible to pulverize the armour knights of Crusaders along with their tower shields.

However Simon had made every bullet himself, so it doesnt seem plausible to prepare them in large quantity.

I will never forgive the fact that Simon was made to drink Fionas terrifying idiosyncratic waking up potionOf course, I also swear to never drink it ever again.

If I keep on drinking that, then let alone my eyes something different would end up being awakenedno, I wont think anymore.

Lets make haste

Like that, we again run on the woodland path.

We are not far from our destination, but we are in a hurry for a reason.

However, just how did those guys sensed our approach?

The fact that Galdan was waiting for us at the suspension bridge from before means that the bandit side already knew of our approach.

They let a single bodyguard handle it, of course there is also a possibility he came on his own accord, but the worrisome thing is that bandits should not have escaped after finding our raid.

We havent been caught in a trap and there was no barrier for detection

I recalled the light barrier on the castle walls of Daedalus, that barrier was not for detection but defence from intruders.

The barriers for detection, in case of high-grade ones, wont let the intruder feel anything even if they were sensed by the barrier.

However, judging from the level of this bandit group theres no way they would have a magic item or a mage to deploy a barrier of that high-grade.

There might have been a lookout guard, probably a Servant

Youre right

The probability of Lilys words is the most high, after all looking at things happening with ones own eyes more reliable.

If the one on the lookout guard was someone from those bandits, I wouldve sensed them from their presences, however there was nothing like that.

If the one on lookout guard was a Servant suitable for defence, for instance a bird-shaped one, then because they dont have any hostility and murderous impulse hence it is hard for me to sense them.

After all, the effectiveness of Servants, though not something of high-grade, has already been proved in Alsace Village. Just by sending one or two Vindol the detection area increased lot more.

Rather than using a high-grade barrier, its more plausible that they used Servant for lookout.

Either way, if the bandits ran on us our hard work would go in vain, and if they even took the female students with them there would no chance to save them. I seriously dont want the situation to reach that point.

Unfortunately, most of the girls abducted by bandits have already been sent to the Slave Dealer boss.

The girls left in mansion count up to several numbers and are being used as way of amusement for those bastard bandits. Truly a gross thing.

The situation has already got out of hand, but thats also why there is a need to save them as fast as possible.

Oh I see, so that is their hideout

After running for about five minutes from the suspension bridge, finally do we see the outer appearance of a mansion on the other side of the woods.

Although this hideout is quite a splendid mansion for some bastards, but considering it is of some wealthy slave dealer, it is possible.

There was light in there, only silence could be sensed from that mansion in this dark night.

It is plausible to think they ran off, in that case I need to hurry upor so I thought, but I suddenly push on the immediate break and stop in my tracks.

Lily and Fiona also stopped without me telling them.

Yeah, we have already sensed,

Come out

That there is an enemy in wait for us.

Hmm, youre quite excellent adventurers

A voice of man replies to my question.

One shadow of a person slowly came out from the shade of the tree.

I send my gaze on left and right, but no other person except this man could be seen, there is not even other presences.

The fact that he appeared alone means,

A bodyguard, eh. Were you ordered as a rear guard?

Indeed, I wont let any of you a step forward from hereis something I want to say, but it looks impossible for me alone to stop all of you

Lilys Oracle Field light shined upon the walking man and his figure appears within the darkness.

He had long dull golden hair tied in a knot behind his neck, lightless stagnant blue eyes, and a too skinny face and body. Although he mightve had a good face and body, but currently he gives off the feeling of a patient suffering from incurable disease.

His body is haggard from top to bottom and is wearing a black coat, he looks just like the Undead appearing inRevival Catacomb, in short, his appearance is eerie.

In that case, give up on the quest. Your employer is a criminal, if you keep on supporting him, you will also be accused

Against Galdan we forced our way through without any negotiations, but it doesnt seem effective against this man.

If believing Zacks words, this man Ludora is the strongest bodyguard with power above Rank 4 people.

If we can negotiate then it is for the best.

I know that from the start, even so let me say, I refuse

Why?

My wish is to exchange blades with strong people, hence your persuasion is useless

I see, so he is a battle junkie.

His behavioural conduct is exceedingly simple, but because of that it is troublesome. We cant avoid fighting.

If you want to go after my employers then go right now, however, I want at least one person to remain here

Ludora grabbed the scabbard of that katana-like sword hanging from his waist with his left hand, and reached the hilt with his right hand.

Ludora slowly started releasing bloodlust after taking a brilliant Iai pose, even a inexpert like me can tell that his Iai pose is same as pros.

Maybe this is a feeling one would get if confronting a true samurai. A feeling of high tension.

Lily, Fiona go on ahead

Disagreed

Its safe and certain if we three fight together

They refused me with an immediate reply

No, hurry up or those bandits will get away

Then let Lily-san go

Fiona you go

Our top priority is their rescue. Lily, Fiona you both go together, finish it up fast and return

The opponent is quite a powerful person, but if hes not on apostle level I have confidence in not getting insta-killed, no, speaking more positively I have confidence in my toughness.

Understood

Dont do anything reckless, Kurono

They agreed although reluctantly. Well now its all good after getting a consensus.

Lily changed into her young girl form and Fiona used her movement-type Martial Skill and went on to chase after the bandits in high speed.

I made you wait a bit

Against Ludora who still is in Iai pose, I took out theAbsolute Grudge HatchetKubidanfrom the Shadow Gate and get in the stance.

Dont worry. Let me name myself first. Im Ludora

I know that from before is something which I wont say.

Im Kurono

Here it is fine with just naming myself.

Im also a man, hence I have got the manners for times like this.

Then Kurono, come, lets fight