"I hate to say it, but he really is a noble," I said with a hint of awe and reluctance when I saw the luxurious mansion in front of me, which was the residence of the fat noble.
Right now we were hiding a little far from the mansion, inside a bush and behind the trees, because the mansion was very far from the city, so this place was really quiet, only soldiers were on guard.
It was already night too, this was the right time if we wanted to carry out an attack.
"Alright, according to the plan we talked about. I will go to lure out the guards, and you two go to rescue the caged Elves, they should be in the basement."
"Umm, how did you know that, Riku-san?"
"According to the knowledge I got from my fantasy world guidebook, usually all the victims are always hidden in the basement."
"Umm, sorry, I'm still confused."
"Well, there's no need to overthink it. It's just a cliche that happens often, I have a lot of experience with this. So you don't need to worry, Elvy-chan, just focus on your task."
Elvy still looked confused, but she decided not to think about it, she just nodded in understanding and focused again on the future.
I'm glad she grew up to be a good and obedient child.
"Anyway, Riku-san, this is about the plan…"
"Hmm? What's with that?"
Elvy suddenly mentioned the plan I made, so I looked at her hotly as the girl started to make a really worried face.
Was she perhaps a little reluctant?
"Say what you want to say, Elvy-chan. If you feel something is wrong with the plan, feel free to comment. I will accept it."
Since she was silent for a while, I tried to help her.
Hearing what I said, Elvy finally raised her head and looked at me with a serious and worried face.
My eyebrows rose.
"Riku-san, are you sure you don't want me to replace you to lure out the guards? I'm afraid if Riku-san gets into trouble."
"…."
Elvy looked straight at me and said that very seriously, leaving me speechless.
A moment later, my body began to shake and my tears flowed freely.
"E-Eh, Ri-Riku-san, why are you suddenly crying?!"
My goodness, she really is a good kid.
She grew up to be the perfect girl
Now I understand a little how a father feels when his daughter grows up to be a cute and kind girl.
I can understand it if they get very excited about their own daughter. I don't want Elvy to marry anyone, I want to make her my own.
I will not let any man approach her just like that.
"Riku, that lecherous face of yours is already at the highest level, so why are you still able to level up again? Stop dwelling on such perverted thoughts at a time like this, didn't you say we need to hurry?"
"Whose perverted face did you call leveling up?! Don't talk carelessly, I don't think anything weird at all!"
"But the spirits around you keep talking about you, they say— Ah, no, forget it, it's not important."
"Hey, don't stop halfway! What are they talking about me?!"
"Ri-Riku-san, Alicia-san, please calm down, or we will be found out by the soldiers guarding this place."
As usual, Alicia and I bickered. Luckily Elvy stopped me, otherwise I would definitely make the goddess feel something beyond the ordinary.
"Okay, let's get back to the question earlier. The reason why I became the bait, is because I don't have enough strength to break the iron bars if they're locked up, and there's a high chance they're also injured, so it's only natural for Alicia to also go there."
"But, isn't it too hard for Riku-san to take on all the heavy lifting himself? If it's to open the cage, we can force the guards to tell us where the key is."
"If that's too much of a waste of time, I want to finish this as fast as possible before their reinforcements arrive. They must have realized that too, therefore there was no way they would just tell him that. They would definitely buy as much time as possible to get their reinforcements to arrive. Whereas, if the three of us go there without anyone serving as bait, it will become even more difficult to protect the Elves."
"Uuh…"
After hearing all my excuses, Elvy lowered her face in a lethargic manner and her shoulders slumped helplessly. She must be really worried about me.
I smiled at that and stroked hers head.
"Geez, you can't underestimate me too much, Elvy-chan. Despite this, I'm still a hero who once fought a dragon, if only ordinary guards were like them. It's a hundred times easier to win."
"That's right, Elvy. Just let this man do whatever he likes. Maybe he is a pervert, but he is no ordinary pervert."
This goddess really couldn't keep her mouth shut.
Can't she stop always destroying my cool scenes?
Learn a little to read the atmosphere.
"Okay... I understand," said Elvy, who was still a little hesitant to accept it. "But, Riku-san, you have to promise me. You must not do anything rash, do you understand?" she continued while looking at me seriously, like a mother worrying about her child.
I smile. "Leave it to me, that's easy," I replied confidently and that made Elvy a little relieved.
But, there was still one more person who was still looking at me suspiciously. I ignored her and looked ahead once more.
"Okay, let's get this started."
Then, we started to launch our action.
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I know that what I'm going to do now is stupid. I should have known a much better and less reckless way like this. I don't even have a guarantee that my life will survive.
This is really very stupid.
As I expected, there isn't a single good thing if you leave everything to your emotions.
But…
"That's better than I'm sorry."
"Hey, you! What are you doing at this time of night in this place?"
While thinking that, I walked in front of the two soldiers who were currently on guard in front of the mansion's gate. When they saw me, they immediately reprimanded me, but I didn't stop at all.
"Hey, do you know who you are in front of the residence? Quickly stop or we will catch you by force!" shouted the soldier warning me.
They seemed very wary of me.
Well, I know what the reason is.
It's because I'm currently wearing a mask that covers my face. It was an plain black mask, but cool. I bought this before when we were walking around town.
I can't believe I'm going to use it like this— No, I think this is the most appropriate way to use it, I'm so cool right now anyway.
Suspicious black robe and black mask.
No matter how you look at it, I must look really cool and mysterious.
Look at the gazes of the two soldiers, they must be thinking about my identity. They also looked very scared and hesitated to attack me.
Great, this is great.
I love developments like this.
Alright, I guess I'll turn things up a notch again.
"Tch, looks like you have absolutely no intention of stopping! In that case, get ready!" The two soldiers surrounded me and started attacking me with their spears.
It was a straight attack from both directions. However, just as they were about to attack me, I threw a smoke bomb and blocked their view.
"Khh! What's this?!" They start to panic.
Using this chance, I quickly grabbed the face of one of the soldiers and then…
"Sleep."
'Thump!'
The soldier's body immediately fell and lay helpless.
It wasn't magic, I used [Debuff Powder] which can put people to sleep as soon as they inhale it.
"Hey, are you okay? Damn, this smoke is really annoying!"
Hearing the sound of metal falling, the other warriors started to panic and became even more alert. He timidly began to pay attention to the surroundings.
At that moment—
"Gotcha!"
—As soon as he saw my shadow, he immediately attacked me with his spear. But, sadly it wasn't me.
"What?! Just a robe?! Where is that guy?!"
"I'm here."
"Huh?"
'Thump!'
Not letting him react, I immediately hit him hard with my sword which I tied together with the scabbard and used as a club.
I don't intend to kill, so this will suffice.
"Kggh! Who… are you?"
The soldier groaned as he lay on the ground, he sure was tough. Even though I hit him on the head with all my might.
Yeah, but I think it's a good opportunity.
I took my robe again from my [Inventory] and put it on again.
Then, holding out my hand towards the man's face using the glove I'd given the sleeping pills to, I said.
"Jhon Smith, that is my name, and I am the man who will destroy all your evil deeds... Now sleep easy, for this is going to be a long night."