Rumaja and Plum’s Departure
We brought back a Cursed Orb, not a treasure.
Yet, the Royal family calls it a ‘Royal treasure' and wants to reclaim it.
This is highly suspicious.
"Hmm. Was I the only one summoned?"
"N-no. It seems an order has been issued to capture everyone who participated in the subjugation this time."
"I see."
Oh, killing intent is leaking from Rumaja.
It's also leaking from Plum and Lord Sazaby.
This is quite frightening...
"I understand. We must welcome them properly."
"Rumaja, I won’t let you hog them all to yourself."
"I’d like to have a share too, you know?"
"Father, you can deal with the King and the nobles, right? Leave the soldiers to us."
"I suppose I have no choice. I’ll yield here."
"... But what about weapons? I could just punch them barehanded."
"Please don't, Master. But we don't have a suitable weapon for you..."
"Indeed. I don’t ask for a luxury like a whip, but a magic sword at least."
A whip... Oh, that's right.
I haven't used the goddess's whip at all.
Can I let someone else use it?
If it's not okay, I'll just give it a try anyway.
"Plum, can you use this?"
"... This whip looks quite new. Is it your weapon?"
"It's one of the weapons I got from my Master. But I haven't had a chance to use it."
"I see. Then let's see... huh!?"
I think Plum infused it with magic, but the whip turned black.
Only the handle remained blood-red.
It looked a bit unsettling.
"Is it really okay to use this weapon?"
"Yes. I don’t use it."
"Understood. I’ll gratefully use it. Shall we go, Rumaja?"
"Yes, Master. Adventurers, follow us!"
With Rumaja and Plum at the forefront, the adventurers, and Lord Sazaby in tow, we left Rumaja's mansion.
The mansion was surrounded by many knights.
With this many knights, they could have used more forces to protect the Royal Capital...
I really don't understand the king's decisions in this country.
"Rumaja! Have you come to terms and surrendered?"
"What do you mean by 'come to terms'? I don't even remember taking the Royal family’s Royal treasure."
"Don't play dumb! The arrest warrant clearly states that you stole the royal family’s Royal treasure!"
"Is that your only evidence? Then, we’ll force our way through."
"What!? Do you plan to take on all these knights!?"
"These mere humans don’t even count. Now, out of our way."
Rumaja instantly released a prepared spell towards the knights.
The knights were silently blown away and fell down, not moving.
Um, they aren't dead, right?
"Is that all? They didn’t even bring anti-magic equipment to face me, they’re just throwaway pawns."
"Damn it... They're few in number! Attack all at once!"
On the command of someone who seemed like the captain, knights filled the gap and charged at us all at once.
But they couldn't touch Rumaja and Plum, getting blown away by magic or whipped.
Yeah, the knights of this country are too weak.
"What's wrong? Is it over already?"
"Damn it... Mage squad, prepare!"
"Captain!? The mage squad has already been taken down!"
"Who did it!?"
"It was... a spider monster."
Oh, Talat is over there now.
So, he incapacitated the mage squad that was waiting in the rear.
He’s so considerate.
"Damn it... Retreat. Everyone, follow!"
"I won't let you escape."
"What? My legs... my body, they won't move..."
"It's a type of dark magic. Probably not studied in this country."
As expected, Rumaja and Plum are strong.
Aside from Talat incapacitating the mage squad, the two of them took down everyone else.
But, what will happen next?
Are we heading to the Royal palace?
What do you think about this chapter?
