Unexpected Reunion
After sending Sora clan to the dungeon, we returned to our base at the foot of the mountain.
Since I had been away for a whole day, I was worried that the tent would be raided by monsters, but I was glad to know that there were three succubus left to watch over.
"Welcome back, Light-sama. How was Sora clan?"
The succubi immediately gathered at my place and wanted to ask about the Sora clan, so I told them that I had sent all of them to the dungeon.
The three of them cheered and one of them was so happy that she shed tears.
Honestly, I was thinking of withdrawing once the Sora clan was saved, but the atmosphere between Shamu and Strea-san made me reluctant to tell them.
I could tell that these two had been acting with retaliation in mind from the start. The fact that Shamu announced to the Succubus and the others that they were going to hunt the imperial soldiers as soon as they arrived was proof of this. Strea-san is also planning something, though he doesn't say it out loud.
Their benefactor and kin were killed, and it's not hard to understand their hatred. They also saw Cal's painful appearance, and since they had such feelings for the Empire even before I was reincarnated, I decided to respect the wishes of both of them.
As soon as Shamu came back, she had a few exchanges with the succubi on guard, and then flew off into the forest. Apparently, they went to check on the succubi who were out scouting and attacking.
Me, Rain, Lida, Ginko, and Strea-san decided to rest while having tea in the tent.
However, there was one thing I was concerned about, so I called out to the succubus who was serving tea.
"You know... I was wondering, there is an unfamiliar presence in the back tent, what is it?"
I was concerned about the presence of an unknown presence in this base using my [Presence Detection] skill. My guess is...
"Yes. A prisoner from the Empire."
I knew it...
"Eh... what are you doing with the prisoner?"
"We can extract information from them, or enslave them and use them as labor. I think it would be fine for Light-sama to use them as toys."
I don't to. Isn't the mistreatment of prisoners a war crime? That's what I thought, but after Cal was taken prisoner, she was put through a lot... Is that normal in this world?
Well... I don't want to do it even if it isn't...
For now, I just told the succubus serving us not to be rough with the prisoners.
As I was drinking tea and idly spending some time, Hi-chan's voice echoed in my head.
(Light~. Light's acquaintance is being attacked by the succubus~.)
(Someone I know?)
(It is Light's master.)
My master... master? There are a lot of people who I could think of as masters...
(It's an old man with a sword.)
You're kidding! Is it old man Mondo? Not good! The succubi are in danger!
I quickly got out of the tent and used my [Flight Magic] to fly, looking for signs of old man Mondo from above the forest.
Then, I saw five succubi attacking the old man.
"Stop!"
I quickly stopped the succubi.
"Light-sama!?"
The succubi were surprised because I suddenly appeared and stopped them.
"Sorry! Everyone, that person is an acquaintance of mine. Besides, are you all safe?"
"Ah! Eh? Yes... As you can see, we are safe... but what about it?"
"No... I didn't mean it that way... did he touched your breasts and butt..."
"Yes, we were touched, but......"
Apparently, the succubi don't care if their breasts or butts are touched...
"Old man… are you still s*xually harassing women…?"
I turned to the old man and glared at him with contempt.
"Why, again, these women! How many women do you have to satisfy your needs?"
The old man said that to me with a surprised look on his face.
"I'm not letting them serve me! These people are my comrades."
"Speaking of comrades… are you going to start a war with the Empire?"
I didn't understand what he meant for a moment, but then I remembered it when I saw the corpse of an Imperial soldier lying nearby.
"Well... there are some circumstances. I think the Empire needs to be hurt a little."
The old man made a troubled face and put his hand on his sword.
"Tsk! What a pain... If you're the enemy of the Empire, that means I'm your enemy now..."
I gasped. Apparently, the old man is employed by the empire...
I also put my hand on the sword and stared at the old man. We look at each other and then remain silent for a while......
"I don't like it..."
Old man Mondo suddenly murmured and took his hand off the sword. Then he raises his hands in a surrender pose.
"Ahh! It's so troublesome! I won't take any nomination requests anymore! Quit! I quit! Light! I surrender. So treat me as a prisoner of war."
"Ha?"
I couldn't understand the reason and a strange voice came out. Once again, the old man looked astonished.
"Huh? It's not that. If I had lost to the Demon King, it would not a shameful thing. Then I'll have an excuse to the Adventurers' Guild, and my reputation will be less damaged even if I fail in the nomination request. You should understand that much, [Nameless Demon King]"
"Eh!? Wait... why am I the Demon King..."
"I can understand. Considering your abilities, I can figure it out right away."
Seriously... I wonder if A-class adventurers have excellent insight...
"Now, quickly tie me up and take me to your base."
"No, is there really a need to go that far?"
"You idiot. If you act normally, they'll think I'm a spy. If you don't tie me up and make it look like a prisoner, it'll be troublesome if they find out."
Pushed by the old man's insistence, I had no choice but to tie him up and take him to the base. I asked the succubi who were present to continue searching for the imperial soldiers before parting ways.
Sigh*... I never thought I'd meet the old man again in a place like this...
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