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Later, I joined Bosco and I were walking around the Count's mansion, both of us carrying our large luggage.
Welcome aboard, Khalil-sama, Bosco-san."
We were called by servants as we were walking in a public place.
This was fine, but even though Bosco and I had to go out alone for the mission, I felt a little guilty about the guards talking to me in a worried manner.
'Speaking of which, what's Maria doing?"
I've been so busy that the last time I saw her was three days ago.
If the duke had not come, we would have met, but it is eerie that Maria, who often reports to me after various things, is so quiet.
I wondered if she was studying in her room.
About a week ago, She was entrusted by Khalil-sama to act as deputy to the head of the family, and she has been studying on her own about the management of the territory in addition to her normal studies, as she has realized her own incompetence."
"I see."
Maria seems to have been idle in her free time immediately after returning from the dukedom, and would normally begin her own independent study immediately.
"This way."
The carriage that Bosco had prepared was an ordinary carriage used by a middle-class merchant.
It is not the most comfortable to ride in, but it is suitable for a covert mission.
"Shall we go then?"
I sat down so that my back was facing Bosco who was in the coachman's seat. I made it so that we could have a conversation without having to scream.
Waving a hand lightly at the guards who are anxiously opening the gate, we proceed down the road as it begins to get dark.
kara-kara kara-kara.
The sound of a carriage driving slowly along the well-maintained road echoes.
"Bosco."
"Yes, I know."
There is a sign of someone in a place a little off the road.
If we keep driving straight for about four minutes, we will arrive at the town managed by the count family, and the possibility of people living in the town cannot be dismissed yet.
"Turn there."
The presence is keeping a certain distance from this carriage, and it is almost certain that it is following us.
The problem is,
"You're still good with the sword, I hope?"
"Yes, of course."
"Then how many people can you take on at the same time?"
That means there's more than one presence.
As soon as we left the mansion, two presence, and then three more joined us, bringing the total to five.
I'm assuming that they will attack us, but I think we can take on three of them in a short period of time with no wounds, or all of them if we're prepared to get hurt."
"I understand."
The presence of two people, maybe the spies called them in.
The jealous creatures released in the mansion were ordered to report any suspicious activity as a trial order, except for the creatures guarding important areas.
But there were no reports, and the clownfish in charge of putting them to sleep was not moving.
Were the orders too abstract?
It is highly possible that they will be useless without more specific instructions, and it is a problem if they are useless after using all their resources.
I can't change orders from a distance, nor can I disarm all summonses except for the creatures that haven't changed their orders.
We will begin when the sun has set completely.
"Yes, Master."
By the way, I told Bosco in advance about my strength.
I didn't tell him the details of my jealousy ability, but only that I have an inner strength.
At least he understands that I am not a subject to be protected.
From now on we will not speak until the battle, so just be ready to move at any moment."
As the sun sets and it gets dimmer, the presence of people comes closer and closer, probably so that they don't lose sight of us, who have no sign of lighting a fire.
In a few moments, the sun will set completely.
Finally, I check to make sure the magical tools I'm equipped with are in working order: a ring for anti-assassination, a necklace for increased magical power, and a bracelet for increased magical control.
All of these items were chosen to be worn in a less conspicuous manner.
'Here we go: ......."
Bosco and I got off the carriage as soon as it was completely dark.
Unlike me, who had cast a spell on myself to make my footsteps disappear, I respected the fact that Bosco was using pure skill to make his footsteps disappear.
""Water and ...... keep.""
"Done."
I don't know why, but the five of them are moving in a solid formation, making it easier to fight to keep them from escaping.
Finally, making eye contact and signaling for the beginning, Bosco launches his attack.
One of the five men fell with Bosco's sword in his neck, and the other four quickly distanced themselves from Bosco.
'Who are you ......?'
The sword in his hand swung out with a hiss, and blood splattered all around.
I am not a man of much renown, but I'll tell you who I am as a gift to the underworld.
My name is Bosco, former second-in-command of the Royal Army Special Rangers. Currently, I am a steward in the service of Count Khalil Dikaman."
My attention is focused on Bosco in a good way.
I went behind the group of four and prepared my right hand.
Magic in this world basically cannot be activated without chanting the magic name, and magic is basically not suited for a blackout like the one we are having now.
However, there is a way to activate magic without chanting the name of the magic.
For example, those who have mastered magic control can delay the time between the magic name and the activation and activate it at any time they wish.
In my case,
Bacch!
I have cut the magic name by using a magical tool that can be activated just by stocking the magic of my choice and channeling the magic power.
"Ah ugh!"
The magic I had stocked, [Take the Erechishock Lightning], knocked one of them out.
This left only three people whom Bosco said he could suppress.