Another World Escape Ninja

36 – 36th Episode. Sharing a bed with the enemy? (4)

As soon as morning came, I called Orphe and the other two.

Since we won the genius battle of wits, it’s only natural to boast about it.

Diana, who is still young and impatient, fell asleep while listening.

Since Tribou doesn’t react, I can’t tell what he’s thinking.

The only one who reacts is Orphe, who just nods lightly, but with no expression on his face, I don’t know if he’s finding it amusing or not.

I need someone to say, “Wow, Robin, you’re amazing!”

Bonita, I miss you.

After explaining enough, Orphe opened his mouth.

“It’s fortunate. Yugyeomgyeong isn’t a smart person. It could have been a big problem.”

What a thoughtless remark.

“Cancel that statement right now.”

It doesn’t matter how I say it since Delamion and the Del bastards have been beaten up and left, but criticizing Yugyeomgyeong is like insulting me, whom he fought so fiercely against.

“…Alright. It was a slip of the tongue. In conclusion, I don’t think Yugyeomgyeong is a samurai.”

“Why?”

I’m actually confused too.

Normal samurais don’t discuss justice.

They only uphold the law of the jungle or honor themselves.

In the moment when Yoo Geom-gyeong asked if he was fighting for the people, he seemed like a honorable and righteous knight.

“Why do you think Yoo Geom-gyeong is here?”

“To catch me.”

“Then why didn’t he go straight to the Goldon? There’s no reason for him to delay in Sangrokso Village.”

Well, that’s true. As I think about it again, I can roughly grasp it.

“To protect the village from threats?”

“When there was a conflict between the village and the savage tribe, the knights would visit the village. The village chief probably asked them to protect it, as the village was in danger. Yoo Geom-gyeong couldn’t refuse that.”

“He prioritized justice over revenge…”

This is an action that a samurai can never take.

Suddenly, the proverb “Even an SSS-class father can give birth to a useless child” came to mind. Were Yoo Geom-gyeong and Irene in such a master-disciple relationship?

“One thing is for sure, knights who listen to the requests of commoners in a rural village like this are rare. Those who just take the money and leave are the majority.”

“That’s a valid point. I agree with her.”

Treebo’s nagging is annoying, but a confident tone always has persuasive power.

I can’t deny it either, since I saw it yesterday.

“Hmm.”

If Yoo Geom-gyeong is not a samurai, then he’s not my enemy and I don’t need to care.

But what about Yoo Geom-gyeong?

If he finds out that I’m a runaway ninja, he’ll go wild, seeking revenge after robbing me dozens of times.

With skilled knights by his side, it would be difficult for me to escape even from the country.

If I break the promise to meet at lunchtime today, it would be like hurting a ninja.

“We agreed to meet at the temporary base at lunchtime today. Yu Geomgyeong might change her mind and interrogate you. I’ll go with you.”

“Thank you.”

If I have Orpheus, I feel secure.

“Treebo, take care of Diana. Make sure she eats and everything.”

“I can’t cook. I only have knowledge.”

“Is that something to be proud of? There’s money over there, so go out and buy something.”

“Okay.”

***

Inside the temporary headquarters of the Hongyeomryong Knights, so neat that it seems like an obsessive-compulsive disorder.

“-So, I want to hire you as Amy’s escort. There will also be fellow adventurers there.”

Yu Geomgyeong made a sudden suggestion.

There is a farmland responsible for feeding the people in a region not far from Sangroksu Village, but it seems that they haven’t been able to manage it recently due to fears of the wild tribes.

Amy, the daughter of an incapable village chief, stepped forward as a representative and asked for protection while she briefly visits the farmland.

However, the Hongyeomryong Knights consist of 30 members.

Just protecting one village is already a daunting number.

If they casually withdraw members, it will only lead to various difficulties.

“That’s why you appeared when I was worrying about it. I’ll go with you, so don’t worry and please accept the request.”

It seems that Yu Geomgyeong and one member of the knights, along with me and Orpheus, will go to protect Amy and the five farmers.

“Even without me, the Hongyeomryong Knights are strong. They will withstand any battles. Considering the speed of joining forces, I’m the fastest, so it’s efficient for me to go directly.”

Because I have confidence in my strength, I can make this judgment. But this can also be seen as noblesse oblige.

It is rare for someone with great power to bear great responsibility.

“Orphe, are you okay?”

Protecting the people is my duty, so I had decided to participate no matter what.

Anyway, Muka’s request will only start after the carriage arrives in the village.

“It doesn’t matter.”

“Let’s go. We can go right now if you want.”

If Orphe is okay, then the preparations are complete.

I brought everything except for equipment related to ninjas.

I should take a look at the savage tribe as well.

“Valiant adventurers, on behalf of the village, thank you.”

Amy, the redhead who was explaining the situation along with Yoo Geomgyeong, bowed her head in gratitude.

She looks about the same age as me, but her attitude seems mature, as if she received early education.

She must be a noble child, not the village chief’s daughter.

“Then let’s go right away.”

With that, Yoo Geomgyeong went out of the base.

Elephant ivory will also be taken out quickly.

I followed the backside of the knight who was supposed to go together.

“Come on! Red Flash!”

Yoo Geomgyeong raised both arms and shouted towards the sky.

It has an extraordinary presence, comparable to Mukawa.

Boing boing.

With a strange sparkle, a creature appeared, resembling a horse.

– hehehehe~

With its red fur, a single horn on its forehead, and wings on its side, it was undoubtedly…

“A Red Pony-Unicorn-Pegasus?!”

Is this some kind of fantasy creature from another world?

Judging from the lack of an evil aura, it wasn’t a monster.

Well, even on Earth, there are chimeras like donkeys or ligers, so it’s probably cute in comparison.

This is beyond the bizarre spectacle that Ocul can offer.

“Orpheus. Is that a Spirit Horse?”

“I’ve never seen a species that looks like this before. The appearance of Spirit Horses varies from individual to individual.”

So, does that mean you’ve seen other Spirit Horses before?

It’s possible that it’s not as rare as I thought.

“The red flash is three times faster than an ordinary warhorse. It’s my greatest pride. Follow me.”

With a triumphant smile, Yukyong-gyeong, sitting on the saddle of the chimera, urged the eight members of the group.

Step by step.

But why are we walking?

What’s going on? Showing off?

Since I’ve never learned how to ride a horse, I just quietly went along.

“If you just go down this road, you’ll find it.”

After about ten minutes, Amy pointed to the right with her finger.

Thinking that she should check the area with her ninja radar, she clenched her forearm.

“…?”

Nothing appeared.

Suddenly?

Did she use it too much in the early morning and reach the usage limit?

Even so, it shouldn’t be a one-time ability.

“Tsk.”

Let’s consider it as a trial and error.

First, to protect her ninja power, she had to perfectly act as a wandering swordsman Robin.

“I sense the presence of a living being. Judging from the rough breathing and footsteps, it seems to be a beast or a monster.”

The leading swordsman, Yoo Geomgyeong, stopped the red flash.

It was clear that his hearing was more advanced than mine.

“Get ready to fight. There are quite a few of them.”

– Waaah!

The sound effect of the red rapier she pulled out was extraordinary.

“That’s the ‘Soul Devourer’. It’s as terrible as the rumors say. I can feel lost souls up to this point.”

Orphe, whose eyes sharpened, seemed to be frightened.

From my perspective, that’s cute.

The screams of captured villains are like sleeping pills to me.

“This is our farmland. It was perfectly fine just a few days ago…”

The farm we arrived at was already covered in a swarm of monsters.

Oink oink oink oink.

The monsters, resembling wild boars, were digging up and devouring the crops. Their upper and lower canines were unusually long, like elephant ivory.

Looking at their twisted appearance, they could even pierce their own skulls someday.

Creatures existing for the purpose of suicide. There’s no way these are not monsters.

“Borelusa. Once those guys show up, the field is ruined…”

“What should we do about this…”

“The farming season is over for this year.”

It’s only natural that Amy and the villagers look grim.

The hardships of farmers can be keenly felt.

“There are about 50 of them. I’ll take the lead and attract their attention. The rest of you, defend. Hiyah~!”

Heeheeheehee~!

With a sudden burst of energy, Yoo Geomgyeong charged towards the monsters.

Is this the tactic of a knight from another world? How daring.

“And once again, when the monsters approach, let’s attack together instead of going alone, geez.”

Judging by the sigh of the knight, it seems like Yoo Geomgyeong is the only idiot here.

“High-Speed Whirlwind!”

– Whoosh~!

As Yu Geomgyeong shouted something loudly and swung her sword, the monsters were shattered.

No, did she shout the name of a technique?

“That’s it! Boraego!”

She lightly tapped the tense and stiff shoulders of the Orpheus.

“That’s the aura that emanates from the depths of the soul!”

If you train in this way, you can only become stronger.

The reason why Yu Geomgyeong is strong was revealed.

“Well, maybe you and that person are special?”

Even after explaining it like that, there is still a lack of belief.

Was this how the mind of a subway religious person trying to convince an atheist was?

Only the hell of disbelief is the answer.

“I’m going that way! Stop them!”

The monsters that were running away from Yu Geomgyeong’s slaughter turned towards us.

“I will show you something!”

They attacked the monsters that had rushed forward.

“-Pork belly.”

Bigger than Heiner and slower in speed.

As if moving forward, I grazed his torso.

A monster that keeps charging at the same speed.

No matter how tough their fur is, they can’t withstand a mana-infused attack.

“-You guys are weak.”

As the pig monsters approached, she prepared her Four-Way Connecting Slash.

Yugyeom, are you watching?

This place is the ‘Original Gourmet Restaurant’.

***

“Hmm…”

Feeling a slight chill in the air, Diana opened her eyes.

Robin’s words were too long, so she fell asleep.

“It feels like I was sleeping on the floor.”

Someone must have moved her onto the bed. Could it be Robin?

Diana knew that it couldn’t be true.

She stretched lightly and tried to get up.

“Oh?!”

A man was crouched in the corner, watching her.

Startled, Diana froze with her arms raised.

“I brought food. It’s in the basket. Eat when you’re hungry.”

A voice devoid of tone, it was Treebo.

“What about the others? Are they still not here?”

“I think so.”

Treebo, covered in a brown robe, looked somewhat intimidating.

Diana opened the basket she had brought, looking at him.

Inside were some vegetables and a few pieces of bread.

“I will eat well.”

‘Surprisingly nice person, or maybe a spirit.’

My sister Lamina told me that most spirits have kind hearts.

My sister’s words have never been wrong.

[Child of the Dragon. Do you know Delamion?]

“Yes? Yes. I lived in the same village. It’s gone now though.”

Diana answered calmly, slightly surprised by the name she hadn’t heard in a long time.

Tribore, who had been listening quietly, stood up from his seat.

[I want to hear the story in detail. The village, it’s gone?]

Tribore’s massive body cast a shadow over Diana.