Chapter 246 For Now
"Ber-san, Dorchune-san. Ah, is that so? Mother (Privia), you figured it out by the smell, huh?"
"Maya-kun, that's right."
"Mother, that's amazing. Even though we're downwind here."
The wind is blowing from the Celestial Race's side. So, the lake side, behind us, should be downwind.
"Oh, if Neta-san is here, does that mean...?"
"Yeah, yeah."
"Understood."
"Thank you for waiting. Thanks to your efforts, Tatsuma-sama and Maya-sama, the mission has been completed. I see you are here as well, Your Excellency. Thank you for your hard work from afar."
"Yeah. Don't worry about me. Can you continue with the report?"
While we were creating a distraction, the main quest this time was to rescue the kidnapped people.
The fact that they came back and reported 'mission completed' means they succeeded in the rescue. Our struggles (zombie attack) weren't in vain after all.
"Yes. We rescued a total of 6 people. The accompanying Jillietta-dono also confirmed the princess, so there shouldn't be any mistakes."
"Okay. Then, what should we do about... oh, how about this side?"
I turned to look at the Celestial Race's side. Then Mother spoke.
"Don't worry. I've mostly memorized the smell of 'that' so I'll know if it moves. Just relax."
"Right. Mother, it was Tigerman (the beastman)."
"Yeah. That's something we can't forget."
There was one Tigerman and 2 Cat-people men here. With these 3, we might be able to understand what's going on over there. It's a cheat.
'Guuu'
Maya-chan ran up and hugged Wilshion, who was behind Berberi-san.
"Wilshion-tan. You've worked hard, I missed you!"
'Guu'
"Oh? Is this kid the one?"
"Yes. This is the one, Mother. This is Maya's Wilshion-tan."
'Guu'
"What a beautiful green color."
"Right? Right?"
For now, we decided to go back to the other side of the lake to meet the rescued people.
The 3 of Alesion, Centrena, and Wilshion landed. On the opposite side of the lake from the Celestial Race, there was a makeshift tent, and Jagrute-san, also known as Jag-san, had started treatment there.
"...Jagrute, amazing. ...You've learned to treat people?"
I heard a voice muttering softly.
There were 5 women with red hair and red horns. Next to them was a woman with black hair that had a reddish tint and light purple horns.
That voice was probably from her. It must be the princess's voice.
"Brother."
"Hm?"
"The princess is alive, that's a good level."
"Just as I feared..."
Maya-chan hugged my arm to stop me from rushing over.
"Brother. You don't need to hurry. You're, you know, 'that,' right?"
"Oh, right. I forgot about 'that'."
"Yeah. And look, she seems really happy, doesn't she?"
Seeing Jag-san treating the girl who was thought to be kidnapped with Oso (Dreadful element) poison, I can definitely see the happy expression on the princess's face. Yeah. I shouldn't interrupt.
"That's right. This was a great achievement for this country. If anything happens, I can handle it."
"Oh? Could that person also be..."
"Yes, Mother. Jagrute-san is my disciple, and just like I did at first, little by little. By repeatedly applying the treatment, he was able to cure the Oso poison."
"Wow, that's... Tatsuma-kun and Maya-kun have come, and little by little, the world is changing..."
"Oh, Mother."
Mother is holding her eyes. Maya-chan hugs her and pats her back.
I explained how he has dedicated himself to helping people. Just the other day, he was overweight and even bigger than Jamlabel-san, also known as Jam-san.
"It might be difficult for humans. But I realized that if you're a long-lived demon (mazoku), you can become like Jagrute-san."
"I see. Still, Tatsuma-kun, without you, we wouldn't have reached this level."
"That's not true──."
"Brother. We're family, so you shouldn't be so modest, right?"
"Yeah. Since I knew what Maya-chan and I knew, I could teach him (Jag-san). That's all it is."
"Uh-huh. You did well, Tatsuma-kun. Thank you for being my son."
"Wait, give, give, give me a m──."
"*Crack*"
How many times have I been through this? In the end, I was freed just before dying.
"Ah, big brother, big brother. Jag-san is chugging down the mana tea. Maybe he's running out of mana?"
"That might be it. Well then, shall we go?"
"Your Excellency, we are waiting for the enemy's movements."
Dorchuneta-san and Berberi-san supported Mother. I was told before that Cat-people men and Tigermen have similar senses of smell. Their hearing is also quite good.
On top of that, since Berberi-san and the others have trained hard, they are even better. That's probably why Mother trusts them enough to leave things to them.
"Is that so? Then I'll count on you. Maya-kun, Tatsuma-kun. Should I join you too?"
Maya-chan and I nodded, "Uh-huh." Mother took the lead, and we followed behind.
"Excuse me for a moment?"
Mother spoke up first. Everyone turned around, so we got their attention. Even though she was wearing a coat that looked like a brick-colored trench coat, anyone could tell she was a Tigerman.
"Um, Master. Is that person...?"
"Yes. This is my Mother that I talked about the other day."
"So, that means she's from Ensgard?"
"Yeah. The highest-ranking person? Or maybe the second highest?"
Everyone stood up from their chairs and bowed deeply towards us. Huh? Is Mother really that important? I actually don't know much about the relationship between Arlheave (here) and Ensgard (our place).
"I'm sorry for the late introduction. I am Privia Zedanzork. To be honest, I rushed here after hearing that this country is going through a turning point, where my son and daughter are being taken care of."
Then, the princess with light purple horns stepped forward.
"...I am Mariajane. ...I also just found out a moment ago. ...I feel sorry for my mistake and the trouble it caused your son."
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