“Ugh… I can’t eat anymore…”
Caspary muttered contentedly, lying on her back on the table.
Even though she’s a kitten, her stomach is sticking out like a middle-aged man’s.
“But this place was a hit. All the food they served was delicious.”
“Yes.”
I was hungry, but even considering that, the seafood was fresh and really delicious.
Thanks to that, I’ve got a bit of a belly too, though not as much as Caz.
“Even so… it’s true that Monica’s mother might have been an enemy spy, but even so, to have been in a relationship with a subordinate while still married… that’s the worst.”
“Just as Lord Hal says.”
Sandra agreed with my words, her eyes turning crimson with anger.
For a Yandere like Sandra, that’s probably completely unacceptable. I would never do something like that.
“Isn’t Margo and Sarah a lost cause?”
Monica frowned, unusually, and spat out the words.
Certainly, Monica wouldn’t want to hear a story like this.
“Lord Hal, let’s go soon.”
“Yeah, let’s.”
We stood up and left the dining hall.
I’d like to avoid camping if possible, so we need to hurry a bit to reach the next town… but.
“…Prince Harold, someone is watching us from the roof of the building on the far right.”
Monica pulled me closer and whispered in my ear.
Are they targeting us in a place like this…? Does that mean it’s King Aival or Yuri’s doing?
“What shall we do?”
“If they make a move, we can deal with them, but until then, let’s leave them alone.”
In the first place, I’m just a stepping stone in “EnHaza.” If I want to follow the story, they can’t interfere with me.
If they do, it will be when the protagonist… Owen is around.
That’s what I thought, but.
“!? They’re coming!”
“What are you thinking!?”
Just as we were approaching the exit of the town, multiple Dagger Knifes came flying towards us from behind.
I deployed the Jet-Black Shield Caspary and deflected all the knives.
“Prince Harold, it seems there are six enemies in total.”
“Hmph… how underestimated.”
We may have less than half the number of enemies, but we have Sandra and Monica, who are worth a thousand soldiers each.
Besides, when it comes to defense, I won’t lose to anyone. Just six people can’t even scratch us.
“Well then, let’s finish this quickly.”
“Yes.”
With those words, Sandra and Monica jumped out.
The group, clad in white robes and masks, revealed themselves and met the two.
But.
“Fufu, how trivial.”
“Indeed. This is pointless.”
“!?!”
In the blink of an eye, Sandra and Monica defeated four enemies, their faces filled with composure.
On the other hand, the two enemies were terrified by the overwhelming difference in power. Come to think of it, white robes are practically an advertisement for suicide, aren’t they? It’s a bit surreal.
“Now then… would you care to explain what this is all about? Margo, Sarah.”
“Wh-!?”
Not only the two enemies but even I was surprised by Monica’s words.
So, like Monica’s real mother, those two were also enemy spies…? No way, weren’t we told that their backgrounds were thoroughly investigated? The checking system is too lax.
“How annoying. Just because you’re a little skilled, don’t get cocky…!”
“Isn’t it you who’s getting cocky, Sarah? Answer me.”
Monica, who had somehow gotten behind Sarah, held a Dagger Knife to her neck.
Even though they have different mothers, they are blood-related. If possible, I’d like to avoid sisters killing each other… but I’m not in a position to say that, am I?
I’ve had that kind of interaction with Wilfred, after all.
“Do you think you can get away with this! We have Ai…!”
“!?!”
The moment Sarah tried to say something, a knife flew from somewhere and pierced her between the eyebrows.
“Haa… to be an assassin and reveal the identity of the client… how foolish.”
A middle-aged man in a black tuxedo appeared, letting out a huge sigh.
I know this man.
“…The Stone Margrave House’s butler, was it?”
“Thank you for recognizing me. Once again, I am Casper, serving the Stone Margrave House.”
Casper placed his hand on his chest and bowed deeply.
I see… If he’s the butler of the Stone House, Yuri’s family, it’s not surprising that he attacked us.
But.
“Why did you target us… no, me? If something were to happen, the story couldn’t continue. Wouldn’t that be betraying your master?”
“There is no need to worry. We have already prepared a replacement.”
Casper raised his face and smirked.
I see. So you’re going to do the same to me as you did to Wilfred. I thought as much.
“Too bad, but I can’t afford to be killed so easily. Besides… you tried to lay your hands on my Precious Thing. I will never forgive you.”
“That was rude of us. However, not only Prince Harold, but those two are also a hindrance.”
The moment Casper spread his arms, two knives attacked Sandra and Monica.
The two calmly dodged the knives…!?
“Sandra! Monica!”
“!?!”
The knives that were supposed to be coming from the front were somehow approaching from behind in an instant.