CH 211

Episode 211: It's different from what I expected (Whisper)

After my vision distorts, a dark green world covers my vision.

"Here is ..."

"Won."

I look around and Luck pulls my Jersey and appeals.

It seems to have something to tell me.

"What is it?"

"Won."

"What? The Kagema that suddenly disappeared is here?"

"Won."

When I ask Luck, it seems that there is a Kagema that was sent here. I think it felt a connection between itself and the Kagema when we were brought closer or something.

In other words, if I go to that Kagema, Alice-chan should be hiding there. Let's help her first. Like Nanami, she is a newcomer who has just become an explorer due to the emergency measures. Moreover, she is probably quite lonely if she is alone.

"Luck, for now, please guide me to where Alice-chan is."

"Won."

When I give instructions to Luck, it begins to lead the way.

As I approach, I can sense that there are signs. The vital signs show that she's alive and well, and it's not like they're getting any smaller, so she shouldn't be injured.

"Hey!! Alice-chan, are you there? I'm here to help you. I'm Satou Fuhito. I'm Nanami's older brother. If you're still alive, please answer me!!"

Thinking that she would be surprised if I suddenly approached her, I approach Alice-chan while calling out to her.

"Don't be surprised because we're going over there!! Don't worry, we're allies!!"

There is no sign of her coming out, so as I get closer, I can clearly see where Alice-chan is. There is a small hole at the base of a slightly large tree, and she seems to be hiding in it.

Spending the night in such a place must have been very scary, worrying about when a monster would come.

"Hey, are you okay?"

"Eeii!!"

What comes out of the hole is a dagger and a cute voice like an anime character. I quickly dodge and grab the arm that comes out.

"Kyaa!! Help me!!"

"Hey!! Calm down!!"

"Pervert!! Molester!! Flasher!!"

"I'm not, so calm down!!"

I call out to try to calm Alice-chan, who is raging wildly, but she starts to rampage even more.

That's it!! Isn't this the turn of Luck who captivated Nanami!?

"Luck, let her be healed with your mofumofu."

"Won."

I let go of her arm and walk away from the entrance of the hole, where I am replaced by Luck.

"Kyaa!! Monster!! Nkyuu~ ..."

However, it seems that Luck was counterproductive, and after hearing her shout once, I can no longer hear her voice.

"Acha ~, did she faint?"

When I look past Luck and look at her, Alice-chan is fainted and lying down.

I thought it would be fine it if was Luck, but this place is inside a dungeon. It's no wonder she's so frightened that it's mistaken as a monster. Luck is a wolf. If a big dog suddenly appears in front of me, I would have been scared.

"I was a little lacking in consideration ..."

After thinking to myself and reflecting, I thought it was bad, but I pull Alice-chan out of the hole and lay her down on something like a simple bed.

"For the time being, should we investigate the area? Luck, can you use Kagema to investigate the area and look for other explorers? While you're at it, please defeat the nearby monsters."

"Won."

Following my instructions, Luck makes dozens of Kagema from its shadow and leaves with them.

I think it can protect this child's safety and get a certain amount of information. I don't think Luck's Kagema will lose to a D-rank monster.

"Nn ... Nnnn ..."

"Oh, are you awake?"

After a few minutes, the girl starts to move and gradually opens her eyes. I look her in the face and call out.

"... Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!"

"I don't think you have to be so surprised ..."

Gradually focusing and noticing me, she raises her upper body slightly and backs up behind her.

As expected, it hurts when she gets scared over and over again.

"Are you okay? I'm here to help you?"

"Eh, ah, you, who are you!?"

I briefly explain the current situation to Alice-chan without moving from where I am, but it seems that I have become a mysterious and suspicious person.

"I was yelling just before. I'm Nanami's older brother Satou Fuhito. Nanami asked me to help you, so I was investigating the Namioka Dungeon where you disappeared. Then I got caught in a trap just like you."

"Nana-chan's ... older brother?"

When I explain why I came to help Alice-chan, Alice-chan looks at me dumbfoundedly and asks.

"Ah, that's right. Nanami cutely asked me to help you."

I'm a brother who can't refuse if their cute sister asks them.

"So, can you move?"

"S, sorry. I can't put strength in my legs ..."

"Okay. Luck, come back."

Seeing Alice-chan who can't move, I call Luck.

"Won."

"Hii!?"

"It's okay. This guy is my familiar and I call it Luck. It won't attack you."

"Y, yes, I understand ..."

Alice-chan is terrified by the sudden appearance of Luck, but when she receives my explanation, she looks a little relieved and breaths a sigh of relief.

"Let's go to the exit first."

"Kya ..."

I pick up the calmed down Alice-chan. She lets out a little groan from the sudden turn of events, but I don't care.

"Eh, ah, wait, this ..."

Alice-chan who was picked up is looking down with her face red.

"Eh!?"

However, it is only for a moment that I pick her up, and I immediately put her on Luck's back, Alice-chan's face is dyed with surprise again.

Did something happen?

"It's different from what I expected ..."

"What's wrong?"

"It's nothing!!"

I ask her if she is dissatisfied with something, but she replies in a loud voice.

Let's go outside and figure out where we are.

We start walking towards the entrance of the dungeon.