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nChapter 23

nEpisode Twenty-Three〜 The Smell of a Woman

nI do not want to get involved with that group of people .

nI sit astride the popobumu, lightly clap my foot on its side and leave . I run to the highway from the back yard .

nI return to where I came from and cross the shallows of the Haym River .

nTo get even a little distance between me and the outskirts of Fadyke, I run through the darkness .

nI pass a few villages .

nThe morning sun eventually rises and my surrounding become bright .

nFinally, I let the popobumu rest .

nWhich reminds me, I just killed someone for the first time earlier .

nBut, I feel nothing .

nN? There is a magic essence reaction . I hear the sound of a horse as well .

n-Is it a pursuer?

nWhen I look back, after all it is the guy with the white mask .

nThat fellow, they seem to be running after me without learning their lesson .

nDo they have a grudge from losing?

nPersistent .

nFrom now on, should I let the pursuer know what kind of existence I am?

nQuickly, I grab the black spear from the popobumu with my right hand, and jump- when I fall to the ground I turn my spear around and assume my stance .

nI will wait for the pursuer here .

n“Rollo, watch for a little . ”

n“Nya . ”

nRollo the black cat cries in a light voice to say 『Understood』, and assumes a posture with both her back feet together on the back of the popobumu’s head .

nAfter nodding slightly Rollo moves her crimson eyes and watches the pursuing party .

nThe white masked rider is standing on the back of the horse and holding a sword in both hands

nShe can stand and do that?

n-Jump?

nWhite Mask jumps while twisting her body, borrowing the momentum of the horse .

nHer body spins like a piece . Her twin swords spin out, borrowing the centrifugal force of her spinning .

nA perfect ten-point score! Her physical orbit wants to say, and I move to ward off the slash which approaches me .

nThe rider less horse runs past my side .

nI lift my black spear diagonally and receive the spinning blades . Sword and spear collide, and a harsh *kiin* sounds rings out many times, I handle the black spear in a circle and parry away the spinning blades .

nLanding after White Mask’s spinning attack was prevented, advancing while slashing with a sword, they swing their two swords consecutively .

nWatching without receiving the attack, I retreat and avoid the blades .

nI also thought of it last night, these swords are extremely well forged .

nThe reinforcement of the mana used as fighting moji is smooth, a special weapon that seems strong and releases mana .

nIt must be a special metal .

nHowever, it stops here .

nI bend down to avoid an attack and kick out with a fighting moji enhanced leg .

nI kick the ground to retreat back and take a distance from them .

nOnce again, I stare at the white mask .

nI stare at the eyes that are slightly visible behind the mask .

nAt that moment, I smile-

nI will go on the offensive for a while .

nHead, neck, chest, thigh, knee, I attack with the butt end of the spear, aiming for the vitals .

nFor dozens of seconds, I continue wielding the black spear at high speed ever-changing up down left and right .

nWhite Mask beds down to utilize their small physique, and turning the swords in their hands to repel, quickly avoid my lunges, about half are able to be avoided, a disheveled voice going “ku” and “ha” reaches my ears .

nThey begin breathing with their shoulders . Is anaerobic exercise hard?

nI don’t use my spear martial arts in this high-speed battle .

nThe rhythm visibly worsens .

nAnd, a gap is created .

nI cannot over this slight pause .

n-I aim at the right arm .

nI shift to the attack and weave “the skill” and feint a stab to middle as I attack to the left and right .

nI half step counter-clockwise on my toes .

nI suddenly change the trajectory of the black spear, and hit the opponent’s right upper arm with the butt of my spear .

nThe arm breaks and bends in as a dull sound echoes .

n“Ia . ”

nThe White Mask lets out a strangled cry in pain and drops the sword is their hand .

nHowever, white mask continues to advance as if they were never injured .

nCutting the distance between us, they slash down with the sword in their left hand from above .

nHowever, the attack is too weak to pass .

nI elude the sword slash and catch the attack with the black spear held diagonally .

nWhile absorbing the force of the attack with the black spear sparks scatter as the blade slides down shaft .

nThen they approach deliberately, and lock our weapons together .

nI meet the eyes of the white mask .

nI look at the eyes of my enemy behind the white mask .

nBeautiful eyes- during that short moment, I feel the center of gravity of the white mask fall to the side .

nThe weight of the sword attack can’t resist sliding- the weight of white mask falls forward .

nI let them lean forward, and half-turn my body while catching white mask’s body .

nI take white mask’s back .

nGrasping the left hand of the white mask while forcibly grabbing their elbow, perform and arm lock skill with the black spear .

nThis is another one of the variety of skills .

nI twist the left hand with the sword up forcibly and dislocate their shoulder .

n“I, gaa kyaaa . ”

nOh? A woman!? The white mask makes a shrill scream .

nThe white mask drops the last sword grasped in their left hand .

nThe sword pierces the ground .

nI am surprised by the woman’s voice, and turn them around to check .

nI put a hand on the black cloak, and grope their chest over chain mail, massaging them…Fumu . (TL: There are other way to check than groping the poor woman . ) These are definitely breasts .

nAnd they are soft . Dome–shaped oppai .

nAs a consultant for the breast research society, I am instantly able to tell the shape of the breast from grasping it .

n“Ah, let me go…what are you doing . ”

nSince the masked woman is constricting her chest I give a weak sigh and resist .

nI am feeling a “woman” after such a long time .

nMy crotch is hard; it is developing a peak like Mount Everest .

nBecause I am curious about this woman’s face, I immediately act .

nI untie the mask’s string and remove along with the ragged black cloak .

nI release her and step back .

nAnd I see the woman’s face .

nOooh, surprising .

nWhat a beautiful woman .

nThis beautiful assassin lady, is it ni○ta?

nShe seems to be wearing a chain mail outfit underneath the cloak .

nMoreover, the length of the dress is shorter .

nHer thighs are exposed, and soft look peach-colored skin is visible .

nThe black armor reminds me of a “kunoichi . ” (TL: Female Ninja . )

nNevertheless, her short raven-black bobbed hair and black eyes have the atmosphere of a modern woman .

nRather than ni○ta, is she not closer to ○mika? A small face, this is a beautiful woman . Possibly the same town?

n“…A woman?”

nWhile I stare at the woman, using her broken hand, she holds her dislocated shoulder while trembling . (TL: Dude, you’re giving her some really rapey vibes . )

nShe is glaring at me with eyes clearly colored with contempt .

nSometimes, she looks over at the sword she dropped .

n-Do you want your sword?

nShe is easy to read . Again, she is glaring at me .

n“You, what is your name?”

n“…”

nIs she being silent? If I am not mistaken this one’s name is Yui…

nAt the beginning, before I was attacked, I remember the Marquis Hewso summoning her .

n“You are called Yui . ”

n“Na . ”

nOh, a reaction . So Yui really is your name .

nHowever, you’re still giving of a blood thirsty aura .

nSince she is releasing such a dangerous aura I glare at her .

n“…Is Yui all right?”

n“Na, why, did you stop? Why didn’t you kill me?”

nMa, more than her name, I am worried about one from that place .

n“When I stopped, I wanted to talk with you a little…I think it was because you’re a woman? Because I heard a cute voice, I wanted to see what underneath the white mask . Honestly…I was really surprised to find such a beautiful woman . ”

nYui’s dark eyes wavers at my words .

n“Eh, na…”

n“Also, I thoroughly enjoyed your chest . You also have a nice figure . ” (TL: I don’t know what to say . )

n“Y-you are trying to humiliate me, guaaa!” (TL: Can also mean rape . )

nYui cries out and forces her joints to move, picks up the left sword and takes a distance .

nUe, it is painful, you should not overdo it .

nUsing her fractured hand, she forcibly pops her left shoulder in… I mean, she can move in that condition, she must have gone through training to deal with such considerable pain .

nMa, it is a fair argument for such a thing .

n“…Oi, oi, after you selfishly attacked me, are you going to run away without permission? Besides, you should have the resolution to yield after being defeated . ”

n“Shut up!”

nJudging from this reaction, she had no intention of losing to me .

n“Even your right hand is fractured? Your left hand is hanging down painfully with no strength, are you going to kill me like that?”

n“Noisy, shut up, that’s nonsense . ”

nYui uses the hand of her dislocated left arm and forces her sword up . Because the trajectory of the sword is slow she cannot prove herself right .

nI shift my body a little, avoid the weak sword, catch Yui’s left hand again, and rotate it behind Yui while twisting her elbow .

nI pin her arm behind her back .

nYui again drops the sword she picked up through much effort .

n“Itai, itai, let me go!”

n“Unpleasant . ”

nWhile smiling I bring my face to her nape . Opening my nostrils, I smell the nape of her neck . (TL: Okay, uh, I don’t know where this is going, but I’m scared . )

nKuwaaaaa, I cannot take it . The amazing smell of a woman’s sweat . (TL: Yui needs an adult . )

nHer height is about 160 cm . Again, I grope her chest and thoroughly enjoy it, and I stretch out a finger to her beautiful thigh and stroke it . (TL: Okay this isn’t what I signed up for . )

n“You, what a fantastic woman…you smell great . ”

nYui’s body trembles with a *buru . *

nActivating , from the smell of her sweat comes a slight sense of fear . (TL: Well I think anyone would be scared in this situation . )

n“This, teasing me, hentai!”

n“What about it? I told you before, but after being caught by a guy you were doing something like that too, what did you think the outcome would be? Besides, you’re a woman . ” (TL: No, stahp . )

n“…Are you going to quickly “rape” me and then kill me?”

n“…Baka . ”

nI scold her unintentionally .

nI tighten my strong body around Yui’s tiny frame as I scold her, and then push her away to the ground .

nThe reason is not that I am not excited down below, and it also is not because I am a preachy character…

n“Ku…”

nShe glares at me, but it seems she has already lost the battle of wills .

nYui’s pupils turns grey and silver-white, but I ignore that and keep talking .

n“You seem to be able to talk a little? So, the ones who ordered you to pursue me, were they the nobles who were in the mansion earlier?”

nYui does not answer . She is an assassin . I guess it will not be that simple .

nI will ask about something more important than that .

n“…suddenly, I have a slightly strange question . You, your name is Yui . So, it’s sudden, but have you heard the word Japan?”

n“Japan? Is it a number?”

nOh, she is looking at me with confused eyes .

nHowever, with this reaction, after all I am not reincarnated from the same place . By chance, is it the black hair and eyes?

n“No, it’s the name of a country . ”

n“I have not heard of such a country…other than that, soon, kill me…”

nYui says that like is going to cry, with clouded expression .

n“Is that so? But…I cannot bring myself to take Yui’s life . Though I think it is sweet, thanks . ”

nShe is a cute child, but more than that, after such a long absence of people, let alone a woman, I was finally able to taste real breasts .

nAs a breast revolutionary I got really excited .

nI would like a partner who would let me examine them more carefully . I definitely cannot bring myself to take this life .

nAs I look at Yui and contemplate, Yui’s small red lips tremble .

n“…Mercy, it doesn’t make sense . ”

n“But, doesn’t life come first?”

nHearing my words Yui long eyelashes and dark eyes shake .

nHer entire body begins shaking .

nYui has a childish impression, but she is a beautiful woman .

n“…Is it okay? I you release like this…I could kill you . ”

nHaha, kill . But . Come at me with all your strength .

nShe will be given an order .

n“…Ah, it’s fine . Run away like this . Does Yui want to kill me? Once you heal your wounds, you can come at me any time . Oh, if possible, show up without the mask on, and fight me with your beautiful face exposed . ”

nShe is disgusted by my true intentions and stares at me in disbelief .

nHey eyes open wide and her mouth opens in a little “o . ” It opened .

nI climb onto the popobumu while ignoring a Yui with such a face .

n“Ah, wait . ”

n“Ya . ”

nI turn and give Yui a smile then wave my hand .

nAt which point I clap the popobumu’s side and leave that place .

nFuu, I sigh .

nSince there is no sign I am being chased I can finally have some peace of mind .

nI am all right because there was a beautiful woman .

nBut, having a meeting in such a place, talking about kidnapping a princess, a dangerous keyword appeared…

nMa, it has no relation to me .

nI will not intentional pick up chestnuts from a burning fire .

nThe future will take care of itself .

nI want to become an adventurer, travel to world at my leisure, find treasure, and do it with a woman, this is the main premise . (TL: I should make this the summary . )

nAh, but if a kidnapping happens right in front of me I will help . Since they are a princess they are sure to be a beauty .

nHowever, I will not jump in after just hearing the story .

nI will help those within reach with my strength, I will bring justice to exterminate enemies . (Just a thought . )

nI would like to be pampered by a beautiful woman . Aside from living like that, my goal may change .

nThere is the promise with Rollodinu, too .

nFilled with such greedy and impure thoughts, I run the popobumu .

nNow then, where am I…

nI ran the popobumu like a man in a trance .

nI look around the area . I look at the distant surroundings .

n-N?

nOoh, it seems to be a mountain high above sea level .

nA considerable distance away I can see an especially high mountain range .

nSince its position is opposite from the Maheim mountain range it must be Mt . Burdock in the south .

nThe Haym river is visible this way too . If I can see the river and that high mountain, then I can understand my rough position .

nThereupon, I see several carriages that stopped a little earlier .

nThey have a flag bearing a turtle insignia . Is it a trade caravan?

nThere seem to be multiple people as well .

nI’ll approach and try to ask .

n“Stop there, what do you want?”

nWhen I approach the caravan I am stopped by adventurer-like people .

nThe other party is cautious, so I’ll speak honestly .

n“I’m a traveler . I know nothing about this area, could somebody tell me where I am? I would be very grateful for any help . ”

nAs I speak humbly the three young adventures keep an eye on me, observing me .

n“…Is that so, and you are alone?”

n“Yes . ”

n“Suspicious…”

nThe adventurers look at each other .

n“Oi, for the time being, I will go report this to Broncos oji-san . ”

n“Alright . Go . ”

n“Un . ”

nSaying so, one of the adventurers runs to a carriage behind them .

nAfter a few minute, he returns with an adventurer with leader-like manner .

n“…What is the matter?”

nThe leader-like person who asks is balding .

nThe thin hair on his head is pulled back and looks like a bar code, he has a sour expression .

nHe has a strong personality and has the study build and looks of a strong mercenary .

n“…This person is a traveler . But, he’s ignorant of the area and wants to hear what this area is called . ”

nHe explains politely .

n“Is that so? You an adventurer?”

n“No, not yet . But because I am confident in my strength, I intend to become an adventurer soon . ”

nWhen the man hears my words he smiles joyfully .

n…I see, I see . Iyaa, I’m sorry for these youngsters . So you only want to know what this area is called?”

n“Yes . ”

n“This is the southwest of Terramay Kingdom, Surbard’s Earldom . And, that far off mountain over there is Mt . Burdock, home of the dragon . The river in this area is Haym River . ”

nAfter all, this is Terramay Kingdom .

nThe name of the mountain is the same too .

n“Is that so? Thank you for your help . ”

n“I don’t mind it particularly . Other than that, what is your destination?”

n“I want to go to 【 Hector 】 . ”

n“What, from here?”

nHe is surprised . Where is 【Hector】?

n“Yeah . ”

n“Stop it . Traveling alone by the Haym River gold route is to dangerous . ”

nOh, it is…

n“Eto, what kind of…”

n“Don’t you even know that? If a Rich person is using the Haym River to get between cities, it’s safe . By all appearances, you seem to have no money, and you intend to go the land route? The land route is dangerous all the way . Besides, the barony and viscount territory are places are places where Terramay and Samaria have had tough battles in the past . Many years have passed since such a war was fought, but it is well known that the peace and order in this area is worsening by the day . Do you really know nothing about this place?”

nThe balding man seems sour but oya-san is a good person .

nHe warned me .

n“Thank you . But it is all right . I am confident in my strength .

n“Fu, is that so? Confident in your strength, then I won’t stop you . Well then . If you want to be an adventurer, go to 【Labyrinth City Pernette】 . I run a bar owned by adventurers . ”

nA bar . The is this caravan bar-related work?

nMa, I did not hear something like that, and I am not interested right now .

nWell then, I guess I will go .

n“…Is that so? In that case, then-…

n“Ou, good luck . ”

nI part from the bald fatherly character and advance to the south west of 【Terramay Kingdom】

nIf I follow the Haym River to the west, I will eventually arrive in 【Osberia Kingdom】 and come to the cities 【Hector】 and 【Holkerbam】 .

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