Chapter 173: A ce to Rest


    The torrent of gold and silver rush toward the Spirit Turtle.


    Perhaps it judges that it couldnt go into its hardened state in time, the Spirit Turtle opens its mouth to fire its ze to intercept our attack.


    However, its ze couldnt stop the torrent of gold and silver light.


    The light swallowed both the Spirit Turtles ze and crashes into its body.


    The Spirit Turtle tries to endure the attack with its prided hardened body but with the wound on its shell, it couldnt handle the attack.


    Then, its entire body got swallowed whole by the light.


    GUGGAGAAA!!!!!!!


    With its final death throes, the Spirit Turtle gradually disappears within the golden and silver light.


    However, that is not the end.


    The torrents of silver and goldbined and kept going.


    This time, it was Orihimes barrier that took the hit.


    When it crashes into the barrier a dull sound resonates from it and with each of itsyer broken, a high pitched sound echoes.


    However, the torrents of lights momentum gradually weaken.


    Then


    It stopped huh


    I muttered and sigh in relief.


    I got carried away and made an all-out attack together with Elna. it was an attack that would cause damage greater than the Spirit Turtle so I will have to thank Orihime for her barrier.


    Of the twelveyers, it only destroyed ten


    Stop being so shocked that you couldnt break through her barrier


    I looked around after I voiced some warning to Elna who was having a surprised expression.


    The Spirit Turtlepletely disappeared and there is no trace of other monsters around.


    This is probably the end.


    Thinking so, Elna sat down on the spot.


    Whats wrong?


    Im tired.


    So you can get tired too huh?


    What are you saying? Im a fragile girl you know.


    In what world would you be considered fragile I wonder.


    Of course, its this world right. Just open the transfer gate already. It would be a pain to walk back like this.


    So theres a selfish Hero like you too huh.


    After I tiredly muttered so, I opened a transfer gate to head to where Orihime is. Egor is probably with her there.


    Lets group up and head to Leos ce.


    While I was thinking so, Elna entered the transfer gate.


    Stepping out of the gate, we found Orihime with a smug expression on her face.


    HaHa!! With this, it is proven that my barrier is superior!


    Whatever. I am not so energetic to be arguing with you right now.


    Elna sat down again, she seemed really tired.


    Seeing that the reaction she received was lighter than she expected, Orihimes eyes opened wide.


    While she was making such an expression, Egor appeared from behind her.


    Im sorry for using you as a decoy, Silver.


    The same goes for me too. But, as expected of the Sword Saint. I didnt expect that you would be able to actually cut the shell.


    I never thought that you would use two great magics in session too. As expected of you, Silver.


    We professionally admire each others works.


    While showing Orihime such an adult attitude, Egor slowly approached Elna.


    Then after asking for her permission, he touches her right nk.


    Umu. this is quite serious. Five of your ribs are broken. It will hurt a little alright?


    Yes.


    Egor instantly moves his hand on Elnas right nk. It was only a moment but he probably returned Elnas ribs to their original position.


    It should heal up in no time once you apply healing magic on it. Silver, why dont you try using it on her?


    Unfortunately, I only know arge barrier type of healing magic. It would be a waste to use it on a single person.


    You are the worst.


    I might use it if there was another injured person but it would be too wasteful to use it on you alone.


    While saying such a thing, I opened the transfer gate to the city I sent Leo and the others to earlier.


    Among the knights that Leo brought along, there should be some imperial knights who can use healing magic.


    I should leave Elnas treatment to them.


    Thinking so, I sent the three through the transfer gate.


    I get busy after returning back to the city.


    When I reported that the Spirit Turtle had been subjugated, the whole town got into a festive mood, and Leo and the knights were busy taking the evacuated people from Rostock back to their ces.


    Prince Leonard. Sorry for bothering you while you are busy but I have something to ask.


    What is it? Silver.


    Elna was treated with healing magic but because of her fatigue, I was asked to send her back to the Imperial capital.


    However, I have something to ask Leo before that.


    There were two small children that should havee here through a transfer gate. Did you meet them?


    I took them in under my protection. They are sleeping in a separate room right now.


    The one who answered so wasnt Leo.


    When I turned my eyes to the voice, Sonia was standing there.


    You are.the strategist under Prince Gordon huh. The one who attacked Gers.


    I dont know why you remember me like that but.I am no longer a strategist for that person.


    My apologies then. So, what did the children say?


    they were told by a group of soldiers to head to the forest. Im sure that it was the surveince unit under Prince Gordon.


    Hearing that, Leo got angry for a moment.


    The fatigued Elna also frowned at that news.


    The soldiers that were supposed to protect the country and its people refused to protect them huh


    Im sure that Prince Gordon will give an excuse that since the unit I led was in the forest, he told them toe to me. Still, they should have given the children some escorts and if they were prioritizing reporting to the main unit then they should have just dispatched a messenger. In the end, all he wanted was to get away from the battlefield. That prince.


    A surveince unit wouldnt be able to do anything about the Spirit Turtle after all. That may be why he made that decision but it is impossible for me to understand how he chose to do it.


    this can not be simply water under the bridge. I cant forgive a member of the imperial family who abandoned our people.


    Leo said so as he couldnt stand such an action.


    Certainly, this matter shouldnt end without consequence.


    However, it is a fact that no matter how much we try to use him, it would be judged as a mistake in the soldiers decision.


    It all depends on whether they know that the Spirit Turtle started to move or not. If they know then it was intentional and if they dont then it was simply a mistake. There is no way to prove that it was the former.


    Their withdrawal was not a mistake in itself. It can be said that it was a decision to avoid the unnecessary loss of their unit.


    It would be difficult to persecute Gordon with this case. Although it is entirely possible to worsen his image in Fathers eyes, the demerit for escting the matter to such extent is too big.


    Hmm.Prince Leonard. Can you let me handle this?


    what are you nning to do?


    What. it is just some harassment. Do you mind if I use your elder brother a little bit?


    If Nii-san approves of it then I dont mind.


    Then I will handle this matter myself. Rest assured. It will be just a normal protest from an adventurer.


    Saying so, I took Elna with me through the transfer gate back to the capital.


    -


    Wee back, sir.


    Im back.


    Sebas wees me who has transferred back to my room.


    I took off Silvers costume and sat on a chair.


    We transferred back to the adventurer guild and Elna already took a carriage back to the Brave houses manor.


    She looked tired but if it is just fatigue then theres no need to worry.


    It was quite bad this time


    Then it is something to celebrate that you are back here safely, sir.


    Saying so, Sebas brews me ck tea.


    After that, I chatted with Sebas for a while but then he noticed something and gave me a wide smile.


    It seems that my presence here will be in the way so allow me to excuse myself.


    Ha?


    Sebas suddenly disappeared.


    In the way of what..


    I thought about such a thing when the door suddenly swung open without any knock.


    It was Elna.


    Elna!? Whats wrong!?


    Im tired so I came to see you, Al.


    If you are tired then just go homesince you are here, it means that everything ended safely right?


    Yeah. The turtle was already subjugated. Im tired so I had Silver bring me back here with him.


    Saying so, Elna sits on the sofa.


    What are you doing?


    Come here.


    As I was told in a silent tone, I gave up asking and obediently sit down next to her.


    Then, Elna suddenly lies down and uses my knees as her pillow.


    Oi.


    I told you right? Im tired. The turtle bullied me.


    Bullied? You sure about that?


    Dont be rude..I did my best so dont be mean to me alright.


    Said Elna as she pouted a little.


    Seeing that, I sigh and ce my hand on Elnas head.


    Resting in your manor would be better you know?


    If I head back to my house then everyone would just get worried and I would end up cant take a proper rest anyway. Its calmer here.


    Is that so. Then do what you want.


    Yeah, thats my n.


    Elna immediately closed her eyes and prepared to sleep.


    What a change.


    Well, shes a knight so it would be bad if she cant rest when she needs to.


    Thinking that she is going to sleep just like this, I stroke Elnas head.


    She tried her best as a knight, lets allow her this one selfishness.


    Thank you for your work. You did your best right.


    Yeah.I, did my best.


    Saying so, Elna quietly closed her eyes. Immediately afterward I could hear her the sound of her sleep breathing.


    Her sleeping face was very calm.


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