The Spearmaster and the Black Cat

SPEAR MASTER AND THE BLACK CAT CHAPTER 68    

Sixty-Eight Episode~ In One’s Mind Exists a Small Church    

“Got it . Then, how old is Rubia?”    

“Thirteen . ”    

Thirteen years old, she’s young, but it should be fine . (TL: What should be fine, Shuya? What are you thinking?)    

I don’t know when people are considered adults in this world, but I can judge the age of a single person .     

“I see . I feel bad . However, things might be difficult in the future? Do you still want to go?”    

“Hai . It’s fine . I understand . ”    

She said it’s fine, but I’ll support her for a little .     

“…Alright . I’ll take care of the bodies first . Will people be gathering at the church first?”    

“No, they should know the Priest isn’t here, it’s only in cases where someone is hurt, like the children earlier . ”    

“I see, then, I don’t need to rush . I’ll dispose of the bodies . Rubia, go get your things together and wait in the church . ”    

“Hai . ”    

Then, I take care of the bodies .     

Rollo helps, so I quickly carry the corpses into the field .     

After burying the bodies in a hole, I return to the location of the battle and clean up the blood and gore with water from life magic .     

The smell is still here, but it’s mostly clean now .     

Ma, this should be enough .     

“Rollo, let’s return . ”    

“N, nya . ”    

Rollo perches on my shoulder, and we return to the church .     

“Rubia, I’m done . ”    

When I return, Rubia is praying to the cross in front of the altar .     

“God is heaven, all the world is in your heart…”    

Oh? Anne of Green Gables?    

A coincidence perhaps…    

But, even under these conditions, this child is praying .     

“…Do you have all your things?”    

“Hai, I only have two sets of clothes . ”    

In Rubia’s hand is a sleeveless underclothes like dust cloth .     

“Just that?”    

“Yes . ”    

Seriously? What kind of frugal life has she been living…    

Her life is going to change after this, one more time, I reconfirm her feelings .     

“Rubia, if you leave you may not be able to go to church anymore?”    

“It’s fine . Since I was born there was a small church in my heart, it follows me and helps guide my path . ”    

Rubia laughs . It feels like there’s a halo around her .     

Her smile cleanses my heart .     

Lead by the small church in her heart… Her faith is deep .     

Isn’t this child able to become a priest?    

I’m a little impressed .     

…Well, such a thing is inconsequential .     

I activate the gate .     

“…I understand . I’m going to activate the gate, so wait a minute . ”    

“Oh, hai . ”    

I remove the twenty-sided sphere from my pocket and trace the first symbol .     

The gate activates .     

“Wa~”    

Rubia looks more impressed than surprised .     

“Rubia, give me your hand . ”    

“Ah, hai . ”    

I hold her delicate hand .     

The calluses on her palm tell me how hard she’s worked .     

However, they’re so small it seems they’ll break at any moment .     

“Let’s enter . ”    

Rubia looks at me, eyes full of determination, and nods .     

I nod back and take her through the gate .     

I’m able to safely pass through with Rubia .     

We arrive in 【Hector】 at the same time .     

…Fuu . The gate worked .     

I manage to return to this small room .     

I was a little worried, but we can still pass through . Ma, I’ve also move will Rollo, so I figured it would work if we touched .     

“Nn, Nya . ”    

As always, Rollo jumps to the hard bed .     

“Rubia, this is 【Fort City Hector】 . It’s south of where you’re from . Past the desert and Manheim mountain range, this is the southern country of 【Osberia Kingdom】 .     

“…Ha, hai . Here?”    

She’s turning her head restlessly, looking at the small room .     

“It’s a small it…sorry . ”    

If I think about it, Rubia lived in a smaller room…    

“Ah, that’s not what I mean . Sorry . This is 【Osberia Kingdom】… I only know it’s the name of a distant country . -Ah, this mirror is the same . ”    

“That’s right . ”    

The Zohedron Trap floats around my head again .     

I catch it and put it in my chest pocket .     

“There a church here, but even with your eyes turning red and your long elven ears, you won’t be discriminated against . I don’t know much about the area, but you can probably like freely . ”    

“Is that so…Shuya-sama . Thank you . It’s all thanks to you . To be capable of using such transfer magic…”    

It is helpful…    

I’d like her to not talk about it .     

Ah, don’t tell anyone about it . Let’s keep it a secret?”    

“Hai . I understand . I won’t tell anyone . It’s a secret . ”    

“And then, I’ll give you money, you can spend it how you want . ”    

Saying that, I take out two magic bags and several gold coins .     

“Eh, this, these gold coins… I can’t take this much money . ”    

“It’s fine, I’m rich . ”    

“Nya~”    

Rollo calls out and lifts one foot, slapping the bed .     

“Rollo also approves . Receive it obediently . ”    

“…Hai . However, only, this…”    

“Haha, maybe . It’s different? Rollodinu has such a cute face, but she understands our conversations . ”    

“Nn, Nya . ”    

“Really? What a beautiful Kitty-chan . ”    

“Aah, she’s my pride . ”    

Nya . ”    

One by one, Rollo replies .     

“Fufu, but, Shuya-sama…”    

After Rubia laughs, she suddenly looks down .     

“N?”    

“Why, why are you helping a woman like me?”    

That’s…    

Ma, I’ll be honest .     

“I’d be happy if you grew into a beautiful woman in the future . If I’m a dirty man don’t help, there’s also the possibility of neglect . ”    

“…Is that so . In that case, please use this poor body freely . ”    

Saying that, Rubia’s face turns red and she begins to remove her dirty clothes .     

-Uhya, who taught this woman?    

Even as a joke, she grew up in a church…    

“Wait- you misunderstood . Surely, Rubia is beautiful, I’m also interested in nudity . Rather, there’s a tent . However, it’s mostly because I wanted to help . ”    

Rubia has a confused look on her face .     

“Eh? Tent?”    

Ugu, I said something indecent… (TL: The word is モッコス, I think the author is referring to the bulge a boner makes in your pants . )    

By no means, is it an evil god? A tent won’t form .     

I repeat this chant in my heart .     

“Ah, iya, that is, ah~ it’s fine . So, please get dressed . Good?”    

“Ah, hai . Is it really okay? I heard that men in post town would be happy if you do this…besides, this is all I can offer…”    

So? It seems the drunkards in the post town said some unnecessary things .     

“It’s fine . I won’t ask too many questions . And then, not to mention talking about killing, a girl should value her body more . Men are savages . Shouldn’t you be more cautious? You should only act that way towards a person you like . Rubia should save herself for the future…” (TL: Heh, Shuya won’t fuck underage girls, that’s good to know . Also, turning down a thirteen-year-old girl makes him sound like the dense protagonist of a harem anime…”    

I try to explain with words soaked in embarrassment .     

I expressed my feelings, but by the end, my face is flushed red, and I have to turn away .     

“Fufu, Shuya-sama is surely from Illodis-kami, I was sent a child of the light . ”    

Rubia’s face blooms with a heavenly smile .     

She turns to me in a pose of prayer .     

Worshipping like that, it’s not right…    

“You don’t need to do that, please stop worshipping me . Yosh, next we’ll go shopping, then I’ll give you a tour of 【Hector】 . ”    

“Hai, I understand . Thank you . ”    

“Got it . Let’s go . ”    

I accompany Rubia out of the cheap inn .     

We walk down the main street, and I introduce her to the side streets with the food shops .     

Next, I show her around the big market .     

“Today is the special day of your arrival in 【Hector】 . It’s my treat . ”    

“Hai . ”    

I buy kabobs from a street stall for Rubia .     

I hastily stuff the tasty-looking meat in my mouth .     

I also buy the mysterious soup filled with vegetables and some sweet fruits .     

“This city is enormous . This place is flooded with the people living here…this is the first time I’ve eaten such tasty food . ”    

“Is that so . Good . ”    

“Hai . ”    

Her smile is cute . She should adapt well to the city life .     

“Well then, I’ll show you place anything can be bought . You’ll be safe there even if I leave you . ”    

“Eh, Shuya-sama? You’re going to leave already?”    

“Iya, not just yet . There’s a shop in this direction . ”    

I understand Rubia’s worried expression .     

However, I harden my heart and ignore them . I grip Rubia’s hand and guide her to Babon’s store .     

“You can get anything here . You should find necessary items . ”    

“Hai . ”    

On Rubia’s back is the sword, shield, leather armor, brushes, hardware, clothing, belts, and simple food all bundled together .     

“Rubia, you bought a lot of different things…”    

Wait, does she plan on becoming an adventurer?    

I should ask…    

“Hai, this should be the bare minimum I need to prepare…”    

“I see . Is it too heavy?”    

“It’s fine . I did a lot of work in the church . ”    

“I see, then it’s fine . Then, I’ll keep guiding you . I think you should stay in this city…”    

“?”    

“This way . Let’s go . ”    

I guide her to the dwarf brothers’ shop .     

The only acquaintances I have a good relationship with are these two, I can only ask Zaga about Rubia .     

-N, again, there’s a presence following me .     

Ma, they’re keeping their distance and showing no sign of attacking .     

Rubia is here this time though…Honestly, I don’t want them to attack .     

I hurry to the Dwarf store .     

When Rubia and I come to the shop, Bonn runs out to welcome us .     

And, Rollo runs up like usual .     

The carriage is still in front of the shop, so there is still some time before you move .     

“Enchanto . ”    

“Nyaa, nya . ”    

Haha, they’re still at it .     

The shared space between Rollo and Bonn .     

Rubia stares curiously .     

“Bon, I have business with Zaga . I’m going to the store . ”    

“Enchant . ”    

“Rubia, come with me . ”    

“Hai . ”    

Saying so, Rubia accompanies me into the shop .     

“Oh? If it isn’t Shuya? What is it? Equipment maintenance? It’s too soon for that…”    

“Yo, Zaga . I’m not here to talk about weapons or armor today . It’s sudden, but this child, I would like you to take care of Rubia . ”    

I can trust Zaga and Bonn .     

In reality, there will be trouble if I try to take care of someone . That’s what I think .     

However, it’s dangerous with me, and I still have my objective .     

I’m reluctant, but it’s the right thing to do .     

I’m irresponsible .     

I’m an irresponsible guy escaping from his responsibilities after saving a girl’s life .     

“…Nou, wha, what?”    

“Shuya-sama?”    

Rubia suddenly looks at me concerned .     

Uh, sorry…    

…Rubia, this Dwarf is Zaga . The one outside is Zaga’s younger brother Bonn . These brothers are blacksmiths . Their skills are top-class .     

“Oi, oi, what is this all of a sudden . Shuya . Introduce this child to me?”    

“Ah, I’ll be relying on you . I won’t ask you to make her a full-fledged smith . I’ll also leave gold with her . Only, trouble will surely follow me in life…”    

I lower my head and ask for help .     

Zaga looks at Rubia . He seems to be thinking .     

“Uh, Shuya-sama . I’m alright . ”    

“However, is it fine to leave this to an acquaintance?”    

“Hai . So…”    

Hai, you’re called Rubia? I’m Zaga . The one outside is my younger brother, Bonn . We’ll be looking after one another from now on . ”    

Oh, Zaga accepted it easily .     

“You’re accepting?”    

“Of course . I can’t refuse Shuya’s request . The other day, I gained a lot . Besides, I feel like our relationship is important . Bonn also has his connection with the black cat, I also have a hunch that we Dwarf brothers will be doing a lot of business soon . ”    

“Is it really okay?”    

Rubia’s expression is different than Zaga’s stern one, she seems surprised .     

“Ah, we’re still planning on moving to 【Labyrinth City Pernette】 . If it’s fine, I’ll still take care of her . ”    

Yes, it’s fine . Thank you in advance . ”    

With an excited expression, Rubia thanks Zaga .     

Then, Bonn and Rollo and to the shop .     

“Enchanto . ”    

“N, Nya . ”    

“Bonn, we’re going to be living with this girl, Rubia . Say hello . ”    

“Encha? Enchant . ”    

Bonn looks at Rubia and smiles warmly .     

Eyes sparkling, he walks up to Rubia and greets her with a thumbs up .     

“-Um, please treat me well . Bonn-san, Zaga-san . ”    

“Encha . ”    

“Of course . ”    

Zaga explains about Bonn .     

“Then, Rubia . I’m mostly a blacksmith, but I’m also a bit of a merchant . What can you do? Do you have any unique abilities, is there something you want to do?”    

“Hai . I’m confident in my recovery magic . And then…I also want to become an adventurer . ”    

Rubia turns around in the middle and stares at me while she finishes .     

Like me…    

That recovery magic should be useful in a party . It may be a good choice .     

In that case, should I give her a parting present?    

“Hou, an adventurer . 【Labyrinth City Pernette】 is the best place for that . There are a lot of people and adventurers there . Everyone from rookies to veterans . You should be able to manage . We’ll do as much as we can to support you, right Bonn?”    

“Enchanto . ”    

Good . It’ll be fine .     

I’ll give this Rubia .     

I open my item box and remove the long sword made from the ancient dragon fang .     

“Rubia, if you’re going to work hard as an adventurer, this sword should come in handy . ”    

“Ou? That is…”    

Seeing the ancient dragon long sword, Zaga is surprised .     

I look at Zaga and nod .     

“Thank you . However, is it okay?”    

“Ah, work hard . Well then, I’ll take my leave now . If fate allows, we may meet again in the future . ”    

“…Hai . Shuya-sama . Thank you, truly . …Someday, I hope to meet you again . ”    

After bowing deeply, Rubia raises her head and stares at me fiercely .     

Her eyes are begging me not to leave .     

She’s hot-blooded .     

“…Ah, again . I’ll meet Zaga and Bonn too . ”    

“Nya . ”    

“Hm . ”    

“Enchanto . ”    

Rollo and I depart from the Dwarf brother’s shop, leaving Rubia behind .     

One day, I’ll go to 【Labyrinth City Pernette】, and we’ll meet again .     

◇◇◇◇    

Now then, should I go see Popobumu once again .     

If I go to Holkerbam, I’ll need my ride .     

I go to the stable next to the guild .     

The magic essence is still following me .     

I ignore it and walking towards the stable .     

Oh, I found Popobumu .     

Rollo promptly jumps onto the back of Popobumu’s head .     

She curls up on top of his head .     

“Bubo?”    

“Yo, Popobumu . It’s been a while . ”    

“Bubo!”    

Hahaha, he seems fine .     

He’s breathing excitedly . I pat his armored skin .     

I’ll get on .     

“Yosh . ”    

It’s been so long that I get on without a saddle .     

My muscle memory instantly orients my body    

Thump, thump, a pleasant feeling .     

“Ah, mister . Did you bring that magic beast here?”    

A stable hand who likes Popobumu spoke up .     

“That’s right . He’s been under your care until now . ”    

“No, no, he’s energetic…I’ll be lonely, but you’ll take him out to move now?”    

“Bubo . ”    

Popobumu replies to the stable hand . (TL: I want a chapter of Popobumu’s adventurers in the stable . My headcanon is that he uncovered corruption and brought the perpetrators to justice . )    

Haha, Popobumu likes the stable hand too .     

I ride Popobumu back to the inn .     

Now then, for a little while, I’ll seal off the other side of the gate .     

Probably until I arrive in 【Holkerbam】 .     

I tap the storage icon in item box and place the Paredes Mirror inside .     

Then, I leave the room before checking out of the inn .     

I receive a tangerine-like fruit from the surly innkeeper .     

The fruit is called saika .     

Like the inn’s name .     

Rollo narrows her crimson eyes when she sees the Saika then ignores it .     

I put the fruit in a pocket of my chest belt then mount Popobumu .     

Ah, before I go to 【Holkerbam】, I should return to the guild .     

If there’s a request regarding Holkerbam, I can kill two birds with one stone .     

I’ll decide after looking at the requests .     

I return Popobumu to the stable next to the guild .     

The stable hand makes a strange face, but I don’t mind it and enter the guild with Rollo .     

I check the request board .     

Requests for Holkerbam…    

Most of them are as caravan guards . Just C and D rank requests .     

Client: Luxor Commercial Firm    

Request Contents: C Rank, Caravan Guard to Magic Steel City Holkerbam    

Time Period: Last Day . The caravan is leaving this afternoon .     

Subjugation Target: N/A    

Habitat: N/A    

Remuneration: One Gold Coin .     

Subjugation Evidence: N/A    

Additional Information: Transportation will be over land, so be on the lookout for thieves and monsters . Departing from New Town’s north entrance near the harbor . Look for a green flag with the crest of a horse and sword .     

Note: Three wagons and two covered carriages . Each can fit six people . There is no extra room . However, horse and magic beast mounts are required . There are various products like food and gold works, so you will be required to protect them from thieves . Furthermore, this paper will be removed in several hours .     

This is the highest ranking request going to Holkerbam .     

The remuneration is small, but shall I take this one? Getting such a reward from a C rank request…Although, it will contribute to my number of achievements .     

I’ve decided .     

I take the wooden tally to the reception desk .     

The healing big-breasted receptionist-san isn’t here, so I hand my guild card and wooden tally to another beautiful receptionist .     

The request is accepted immediately, the back of the guild .     

I board Popobumu and check my guild card .     

The number of completed requests in ten . It keeps increasing .     

Now then, I’ll soon say goodbye to 【Fort City Hector】 .     

In the end, I never hear breast receptionist-san’s name .     

Ah, I wanted to bury my face in those breasts…    

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