The Demon Bow Princess of the Gale Wind and Me, the Average Joe.
Gator’s Point of View
When we were in Wolfanea to purchase medicinal herbs, I received an emergency call from Ojousama, and we ended up helping to suppress the Stampede.
"Gator, take this..."
Ojousama handed me something discreetly. It was a metal object with spikes and holes.
"What’s this?"
"It’s brass knuckles."
"Brass...?"
"It’s a weapon you wear on your fingers to punch. It’s made just for you, Gator, so put it to good use."
"...... Got it."
Though it’s quite a dangerous weapon, it’s one that can take full advantage of my strength. I accepted it without question and teleported.
The Dungeon of Forgetfulness is an intermediate dungeon, often visited by several adventurers at any given time. Thus, when we arrived, many were already injured. It was a miracle there were no casualties.
"Come on, my adorable warriors! This is going to be a good test battle," said Ru-sama as he summoned his Edamame Machine Guns and Balsam Rifles—his vegetable warriors.
"V-Vegetables!?"
Mhm… I don’t find it surprising anymore, but first-timers sure do.
"Ha! Nyaa!"
Mikelle’s doing pretty well too. As expected, her sword skills are impressive.
"H-Help meee!"
Tosaken, this is what happens when you rush ahead just to watch Mikelle.
"Hmph!"
I punched the monster chasing after Tosaken using the brass knuckles Ojousama had given me. The monster went flying, knocking into other monsters like some kind of bowling move I learned from Ojousama.
"........."
I’m strong, but I don’t have *that* much power.
"Ojousama!!"
I yelled out for my benefactor and mischievous lady, even though she wasn’t here.
"Haha! Well, at least the increased power is a good thing."
"Ru-sama, how long can the Edamame Machine Guns and Balsam Rifles’ seeds last?"
Their seed supplies aren’t unlimited. Once they run out, we’ll have to send them back.
"No worries, it seems the princess is ready."
"Huh?"
A giant magic circle appeared above Ru-sama. What the heck is that?
"Shooting Star Arrow!!"
When Milfilia.sama shot her arrow into the magic circle, magic arrows rained down like shooting stars. And those arrows...
"They’re homing arrows, apparently."
I knew it! The arrows curved to follow the monsters even after they dodged. What kind of insane magic is this? And all our allies are avoiding them perfectly!
It seems that the magic Milfilia-sama is using now is the reason behind her nickname.
Moreover, Cidar-sama, who had been strengthened by Milfilia-sama’s divine insight, was rampaging as well. He’s ridiculously strong.
"... It’s probably best if we focus on healing.”
I said, stunned by the inhuman strength of Milfilia-sama and Cidar-sama.
"Yes, let’s leave the fighting to them... Huh?"
Ru-sama scanned the surroundings with a stiffened expression. I realized it too.
Tosaken was missing.
"Awooo!!"
We found Tosaken, but... his condition didn’t look good.
"Tosaken!? Noooo!!"
Mikelle cried out. Tosaken smiled faintly.
"It’s okay... I’m just glad you’re safe."
"No, it’s NOT okay!!"
It looked like Tosaken had shielded Mikelle. His lower body was half-absorbed by some grotesque lump of flesh. I pulled him out with all my strength. Luckily, he hadn’t been eaten yet, and though I dislocated his arm, he popped out with a squelch.
"Ahhh!"
His lower half was exposed... It couldn’t be helped. His clothes and underwear had probably dissolved. He popped his dislocated arm back into place himself. His tail fur had also been melted, which would likely make Ojousama lament.
"Wrap this around you.”
I said, tossing him my jacket. Then, I turned to face the fleshy mass. It extended its disgusting tentacles, probably searching for a new prey after I had pulled Tosaken out.
"Oraaa!"
"Wait, Gator! Don’t touch that—!"
I punched the mass and sent it flying. Then I punched it again.
"Ora, ora, ora, ora, ora, ora!!"
I just kept punching and punching, over and over, until the mass lost its shape and dissolved.
"Did I... do it?"
The thing that used to be a mass of flesh was now nothing but minced meat.
"Did you... do it? Nooo you idiot!!"
"!?“
Ru-sama punched me, but since my body is tough, he hurt herself more than me.
"Ah, sorry."
"Even though you managed to defeat it, what would’ve happened if *you* got absorbed, Gator!?"
"Sorry..."
"Apologizing alone won’t cut it, even Rosarin knows that!"
What should I have done?
I admit, Ojousama often gets scolded by Ru-sama too. She doesn’t always learn her lesson, but at least she apologizes.
Losing focus for a second was my mistake.
"You’re not reflecting at all, are you!?"
Ah, crap.
After that, I was made to sit in seiza while Ru-sama lectured me. Seiza is surprisingly painful!
"A-Are you okay!?"
Mikelle asked with concern, probably noticing that my legs were trembling from numbness.
"... Yeah."
"Um, thank you for saving Tosaken earlier!"
"... Mikelle."
"Yes?"
I feel like now is the time to tell her something that only I can convey.
"I’ve found my mate. I’m going to be happy with her. I’m done regretting the past."
"... Yes."
"I think you should be happy, too. You’ve been atoning long enough."
"Thank you."
Mikelle started crying. Tosaken glared at me.
"Tosaken, now’s your chance to woo Mikelle. I think she’ll respond favorably."
"!! G-Got it!"
Tosaken wagged his tail as he ran toward Mikelle, only to get punched by her. I told him to woo her, but at least put on some pants first.
A month later, I received a letter announcing Mikelle and Tosaken’s marriage.
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