The Demon King of Lust's Cheating Slow Life in Another World (WN): Chapter 196

 

Sylvie Side: Encounter with the Spirit

It's been three days since we entered the forest and all that comes out are goblins.

But thanks to Ains-sama, I think we've come quite deep into the forest. We were so tired that it made us think so.

It was at this time that Light approached us.

"At this pace, we won't make it back in time. Let's go back tomorrow."

That's what he said. Ains-sama seemed to be tired of hunting goblins every day, so he accepted Light's advice. To be honest, I'm also tired and tired of the forest. You are unusually helpful, Light.

"That's right. I don't want to burden Sylvie any more. I'll take your advice."

"Thank you. Now, I'll go prepare the tent."

After a short exchange, Light headed off to set up the tent.

Sigh... I'm really tired. Every day, at night, I have to deal with them, and I have to walk all the way through the forest...

I'm sorry, but I think I'll take a good rest today.

The next day is a simple walk back the way we came. Since adventurers can do just that, we will leave the lead to the adventurers and the royal guard knights, and we will walk in the middle of the line.

The rear guard was Light's party. For some reason, Fran is there and is more protected than us. I don't like it.

The way home is easy. The adventurers told us that it will take about two days, and that we would be able to leave the forest by tomorrow.

Tonight, I'll heal the people I love with my [Recovery Magic] and make them love me again. Still, Fran is a coward. Isn't it normal for a fiancé to comfort someone who is tired? And yet, during this journey, She never visited Ains-sama. Is she playing the cat-and-mouse game? Fufufu. I'm sure you'll easily lose the title of queen to me.

The next day, when I woke up, the royal guard knights and adventurers were making a fuss.

When I stepped out of the tent, I saw a mysterious, shining humanoid figure standing there.

"Hey... I guess it's a spirit..."

"W-what are you doing so foolishly... protect His Highness immediately!"

While the adventurers and the royal guard knights were moving around in a panic, I was trembling with joy.

Hooray! I never expected to meet a spirit in a place like this! If I can borrow the power of spirits, the demons will be subjugated in no time!

I naturally approach the spirit, kneel down, and pray. I took the prayer pose I had done many times in church and spoke to the spirit.

"Spirit. We have come to this land to defeat the evil demons and demon king. This is also the goddess's will, so please lend us your strength."

"Saint-sama! It's dangerous...!"

While I was speaking, one of the knights suddenly jumped out in front of me and fell down. A large amount of blood is flowing from his stomach.

"Sylvie! It's dangerous! Get back!"

Ains-sama's words brought me back to my senses and I stepped back. After I came back to my senses, I could see the situation clearly...

The spirit... is attacking us..!?

It seems that the knight who fell earlier was trying to protect me and was pierced by something that looked like a sharp tree root. Blood was dripping from it as it wriggled like a snake in front of the spirit.

"Damn it! How dare youーーー!"

One of the royal guard knights slashed at the spirit and released a stunning slash. but……

"Aaah..."

That knight was also pierced by something and fell down...

"You're kidding! Can you even deal with a spirit?"

Saying that, the adventurers slip past the spirits and run away. Wait a minute... what about us?

"Sylvie! Let's get out of here! Hurry!"

Saying that, Ains-sama takes my hand and leads me through the forest. We ran as fast as we could, feeling relieved that Nyle, Romel, and Myce were following us from behind.

It looks like it's not following us...

But why... I'm supposed to be a [Saint]... I'm the main character of this world... Sylvie...

It wouldn't be surprising if spirits could lend their power. But why...

While I was stuck in a whirlpool of thoughts, I was finally able to escape from the forest.

There, the adventurers who fled earlier are lying gasping for breath.

"Haa... haa... you guys... you ran away leaving me, the prince, and Sylvie, the [Saint]..."

Even though Ains-sama was out of breath, he resolutely protested against the adventurers.

"We shouldn't have to fight something like that! Besides, the reason why the spirit attacked was because the [Saint] over there was doing unnecessary things!"

"What! You're blaming the saint for everything!"

Ains-sama started punching the adventurer and yelling at them. that's right! Why do you blame me?

While I was looking at the adventurers in protest, Myce opened his mouth.

"Ains-sama! Fran-sama is still in the forest!"

With those words, everyone present froze.