20demayo Chapter 173
Chapter 173
Side Sauradite 2
“I’ve got the analysis results for the teleportation magic circle!”
Analyzing a teleportation magic circle that’s never been seen before, it’s the kind of job that takes at least a month, and yet... They’d done it in just three days. Mikolasch, serious as ever. It’s nighttime now, so the only one here’s Miko, but...
Everyone immediately turned their attention to me when I said that. Of course, only the strongest approached. The usual group. The other guild members knew better than to get in the way. They might be curious, but they knew it wasn’t appropriate to interfere.
“I’ll get straight to the point. Simply put, it’s a teleportation magic circle that summons children with a certain level of magical power. ‘Certain level’ basically means at the same level as a normal adult.”
“...So Meg-chan’s included, huh.”
Kei said this, his voice laced with murderous intent. He wasn’t the only one exuding a murderous aura, though.
“So? The location? If it’s a summoning circle, then Meg’s there, right?”
Ludo calmly asked, pushing me to continue. There was anger simmering beneath that calm surface. It can’t be helped.
“That’s right. And that’s the big problem. It’s... on the human continent.”
Everyone gasped at Miko’s words. I’m also about to lose it. ...No, calm down. I can’t be panicking, after scolding Gil.
“I see... So that’s why even the spirits couldn’t reach her.”
Schlie said this, his voice cold. We’d, of course, asked Schlie and Carter to search for Meg-chan through their spirits. But they couldn’t reach her, and apparently even the spirits didn’t know where she was, so...
We also informed the Demon King, and everyone at the Demon Castle was searching, but to no avail. I even thought, “Did the whole Demon Continent feel it?” when he unleashed his murderous intent, the moment he’d found out. He quickly regained control, but he’s definitely the least patient of Meg-chan’s father trio.
Well anyway, we hadn’t been able to find any leads. We’d thought that maybe she was being blocked by some kind of magic, or that she was being held captive, but...
To think she’s... on the human continent...!
“...We have to tell the Don and the Demon King immediately! Someone! Go get Owen, Wyatt, and Maryla-chan. They’re going to the Demon Castle.”
It would be best if these three informed the Demon King. It’s just a message, so if the twins are there as escorts, Maryla-chan will be perfect. She’s incredibly fast, after all. And I wanted to give those twins more outdoor missions.
“S-Saura-san! Why are those two going too!?”
The three of them immediately came to me. They must have heard what had happened. Maryla-chan looked unhappy.
“Well, can you go alone, Maryla-chan?”
“Yes, you’re perfect for this.”
Adolforien. He’s a Van, a bird-type demi-human, and he does the same work as me at the reception desk. He’s definitely the second most capable after me. Always calm, he never lets his emotions interfere with his work. He’s a rare individual, one who can clearly express his opinions even to the Don. Once he knows what’s happened, he’ll be a good stopper for the Don, who’s definitely going to barge into the human continent.
But even so, I’m sure he won’t be able to stop the Don. That’s why Adol’s perfect. His human form isn’t that different from a human. And his reddish black hair and eyes won’t be a problem.
I explained my reasoning to him. See? He pushed up his glasses and answered with a different expression.
“If you say so, Saura-san, then I must be the best person for this. I accept this mission.”
Adol, small and slightly baby-faced, smiled and accepted the mission. He has a likable appearance, so he’s good at negotiating. And he’s cool and composed. As expected of the magic specialist trio, along with Owen and Wyatt. The next generation of Ortus is safe. It’s a good opportunity for him to move up.
“But of course, I’m not the only one, right? To go after the Don.”
Adol asked this, the corners of his lips lifting slightly. Stop that. It’s not okay to make that devious expression with such a cute face! I tell you this every time, honestly.
Well, he’s right, though. I don’t mind a smart boy. I smiled slightly and answered, and then he quickly spoke.
“Gil, you’re here, aren’t you? Come on out.”
Even though he was told to cool his head, he must have been listening to this conversation somewhere. And just as I’d thought, Gil appeared from seemingly out of thin air after a short moment. It felt like there was a slightly awkward aura around him. Honestly...
“...Has your head cooled?”
I asked this with a mischievous tone. He looked sheepish and...
“...Yeah. Sorry.”
Gil responded quietly. Ah, I’m glad. We need his power to rescue Meg-chan.
“You heard everything, right?”
“Yeah.”
Hearing Gil’s reply, I gave Adol a wink.
“Gil, Adol. Go after the Don and protect Meg-chan.”
The two of them nodded and immediately started moving. I nodded back at Adol, who glanced back at me.
It seems like he understood perfectly. Please keep an eye on Gil, Adol.@@@@