Chapter 58

Chapter 58 An Older Sister's Obstinacy

"It happened around a month ago..."

Apparently, the way she was trapped into slavery was similar to what happened with us. She took on a profitable-looking transport quest, however, the moment she arrived at this mansion, she got falsely charged of replacing the content inside the valuable box, and in the end, she was forced to take all the responsibility. They made it look like she replaced the box when she was staying in a room inside Pezun village's inn. The inn's owner was apparently in cahoot, cutting off any hope of escaping the situation.

What a repugnant modus operandi.

Thinking about it, Kurei might have been captured in order to catch us. Since we are partly responsible for it, blaming it on Kurei is like barking on the wrong tree. Un, everything is all that idiot's fault.

After hearing Kurei's story, I start to ponder what to do next. She can't go against that idiot as long as she's got the slave crest.

I can't move well in this state either. When push comes to shove, I'll do everythin' to make sure Mitama escape at least and ask for help... Oh no, wonder if there's anyone who would make a move on a nobleman's son. Kirishnaneyan would probably do, but that person has her slaves and employees to care for herself. They could become a victim if ane-yan made a wrong move here.

Maybe adventurers... oh there is one. I dunno why, but I've got a feeling that he will force his way through if it's to save us. But, is it really okay to drag him into this?

Ah, but at least this kid. I want to save Mitama no matter what it takes. I don't care if I get dragged through the mud if

it's for the sake of my cute important sister. No way I'd let her be that idiot's bride even if the sky comes crashing down. Forgive me Nobu-kun, for getting you involved in this. You can do whatever you like with my body if I got out of this alive.

It's decided then, let's go. I ask Kurei to send a message to that idiot. 'We'll follow your orders so please don't rough us up'. 'Course it's a lie tho'!

Once Kurei got out of the room, I turned to Mitama. She perceived something from my unusual serious face, and changed to a meek look.

"Mitama. I will now remove your shackle and destroy the wall. You get out through that and dash to Gramada. I'm sure Nobu-kun will lend you his strength."

"...But then, Nee-san will!!"

"I'll be fine. I'll buy some time with my barrier. The most I could do now is let you escape. Maybe then you could hurry up and save me too. Besides, isn't this exactly the job for Mitama who's quicker on her feet than me?"

"...Nee-san. I understand. I'll absolutely come back to save you. So don't ever give up okay."

Mitama cutely undertook my request. Oops, this isn't the time to mess around.

"O' course. I believe in Mitama more than anyone else. Lookie', off you go now."

I concentrate on the base of the shackle chaining Mitama. Kuh, this is hard, shouldn't have skipped my training.

"Burn, dance, o dazzling golden flame of Youko. Comes alight and melt everything! Bewitching Flame of Golden Fox!"

This is a secret art of our clan I learned from Ma. A golden colored flame lit up on my fingertip. I pushed that onto the base of the shackle. Mitama looks anguished to feel the

the heat transferred over the iron. Bear with me, Mitama.

I traced the iron with my finger and the flame severed it down. Mitama suffered a slight burn but she was freed of her shackle.

Now I just need to make an exit. I've gotta hurry up since I can't maintain this secret art for long. Won't even be enough to unshackle myself.

I trace the wall with my fingertip like earlier. I could feel the flame drilling a hole through the opposite side. And then I begin to draw a circle big enough to let Mitama slip through. Once the circle is complete, I shove my finger on the hole and crank it open. Then I erase the flame and put my strength into pulling it into the room. Since the wall had turned into a melted lump to my flame, I managed to peel it out somehow.

"Go now, they should be still unaware. Take care on your way 'k?"

"...I'm going. I'll definitely come back to save you Nee-san!"

Afterward, Mitama erased her presence and escaped outside.

Please. At least, please let Mitama survive.

After Mitama had gone out, I dragged my exhausted body while breathing roughly and managed to close the wall back, and then I sit nonchalantly as I try to recover my mana. Just as I thought, this secret art may be powerful, but my current amount of mana isn't enough for it.

Okay then, it's a war of attrition from here on out. Wonder how much mana will I recover and how long can I maintain my barrier. Gotta make one that's sturdy yet small enough.

Fuhn, I put some spirit into it. I ain't gonna givin' up no matter what! Not until I could bear witness to Mitama in her wedding dress! Coz I made a promise

a promise to Ma and Pa!