328話 夜叉姫
「この【鉄と鎖の腐敗都市ギルディガリオン】の支配権は、俺たち【奈落】がいただく」
グリードロアの宣言に、俺は内心の焦りをひた隠す。
支配権の話を持ち出してきたってことは、現在は俺がこの都市の領主である事実を知っているのか?
いや、事実上は少額の徴税権しか持たない身であるため、そこまでは知られていないのか?
疑念が次々と浮かび上がるばかりだが、下手に質問ができない状況でもある。
「キヒヒ。白銀の天使
グリードロアは自身の坊主頭を片手でゆっくりとなで、俺を見透かすような瞳で睥睨する。
俺の支配下、それが指すのはこの都市に関することか、それとも
「あの小間使い、なかなか使えるぽ」
プーア......その名を聞いた瞬間、合点した。
彼は確かにオルトロス
一体、どうやって......?
「そう警戒するなよ」
そんな一言と共にグリードロアの姿が霞む。
否、彼は物凄いスピードでキューブの山の頂上から移動したのだ。
どうやら俺に接近してくると見え、後方へ素早く退く。
「ほう。このスピードに反応してくるなら、白銀の天使も素早さ重視のステータスか? 仲良くおそろいだな? なんちって」
彼は何の悪びれもなくキヒヒと笑う。
「警戒するなって言ってもこの状況じゃ、まあ無理か。でもな、白銀の天使。俺たちはおまえと話がしたいだけなんだ」
本当にただ話をしたいだけなら、こんな手段は絶対に取らないだろう。
「俺らも馬鹿じゃない。あんた、強いんだろ?」
正直、この2人はペド元男爵とは比較にならないぐらい周到で、有無を言わさぬ実行力を持っている。
俺は完全に後手後手に回っている。
自分たちが圧倒的に有利な状況下に追い込み、しかも俺が何を、誰を大切にしているか正確に把握している。
その上で仲間と分断させ、精神的優位な立場での会話の申し出。
十中八九、俺に何かの要求を押し付けるのだろう。
......これが、この都市にいる
「何が望みなのですか?」
「んー話が早くて助かるな。こっちの要求はただ一つ」
俺の疑問にグリードロアは人指し指を立て、虚空を眺めながらニタッと笑う。
「闘技場イベント【
ふむ。
ここにきてその要求が出るってことは、俺がこの都市の領主であるといった事実までは辿りつけていないようだ。
もし知っていたら、徴税権だけでも欲しいはず。
そうなれば対話よりも、今この場で俺をキルしにくるはずだし。
そして気になる点は、彼の言葉から察するに【
】がこの都市の支配権と何か関係があるのですか?」
「......思っていたより情弱か」
俺の問いは、彼の独り言によってさらりと切り捨てられる。
「俺たちの要求はただ一つ。お前は闘技場イベントに参戦するなってことだな。これに関しちゃ、この都市の
そういってチラリと虚空へ視線を飛ばすグリードロア。
俺も釣られて見れば、そこに水面が揺れるようにわずかな空気の歪みがあると気付いた。
「そこで小鳥みてえに、息を潜めてる【
グリードロアが舌打ちをして虚空を睨めば、ゆらめきは激しくなる。それは霧のようなモヤに変化してゆき、ぐにゃりと光の屈折が生じた瞬間、1人の少女が姿を現した。
暗い紫の長髪を姫カットで整え、派手派手しい紅色の和
あれは......【隠密】スキルの類と似ているが、どうにも完成度が格段に違う気がする。
かなり注視してなければ絶対そこに人がいるなんて気付けない代物だ。そんなアビリティを簡単に看破するグリードロアは相当な場数を踏んでいるようだし、それを行使する少女も強者のオーラを静かに纏っていた。
「......異論はないのじゃ」
ちょっとくぐもり気味の可愛らしい声で、俺の【
というかまさかの、のじゃ美少女って......色々とツッコミたくなるのをどうにか抑える。
「まあそういうこった。これは交渉、というか一方的な要求だがこれでも譲歩してるんだぞ? なにせシャバでは【首狩る酔狂共】と対立したくないし?」
グリードロアは和羽織少女を警戒しながらも話を進める。
「白銀の天使。おまえが俺たちの提示した条件を呑むなら、お仲間に余計な真似はしないぜ? この都市のNPCをけしかけて執拗に狙い続ける、なんて不作法な絡みとかな?」
「お前さんだけならなんとか耐えしのぐかもしれないが、お仲間はどうなるだろうな? 手始めに、別の場所に拉致されたお仲間をキルしちまうってのもありだ。もちろんお仲間が無事に解放されるかどうかは、お前の選択にかかってるぞ」
俺は頷くしかなかった。
本当はセバスから聞いていた、オルトロス一家が発掘したという『禁史書』や『古代の石板』について探りを入れたかった。なにせ『
『どうして俺たちがガラクタを持っていると知ってる?』なんて問い詰められたり、深読みされそうだったから。
何より今は弱みを握られている以上、余計な事は言わない方がいい。
「天使ちゃんは、こんな所にいちゃダメだぽ」
「そうだな。対峙してみてわかったが、あんたみたいな甘ちゃんはこの都市には合わねえよ。あれぐらい狡猾じゃなきゃ、やってらんねえよ」
そう言ってく和羽織少女に視線を戻すグリードロア。
「試しにノーモーションで動いてみりゃあ、案の定
のじゃ、言い慣れてないのじゃね。
「何の用でここまで乗り込んできたのか知らんけど、この落とし前は後でたっぷりしてやるぞー」
「新興が調子にのると痛い目にあうぽよ」
ドスの効いた台詞を浴びせられているのに、和羽織さんは完全にスルーして何故か俺へと歩を進める。
どうにも......どう動けばいいのか判断しづらい状況が続くなあと苦心しつつ、俺は彼女の接近を許した。
ギリギリ聞き取れるぐらいの声音で彼女は何かをポツリと呟いた。
それから不意に彼女は右手を差しだし、握手を求めてきた。
くううううううううう......。
本当に色々とツッコミ所があるというか、聞きたい事が山ほどあるのだけれど......!
ここは辛抱の時なのじゃ!
ぐっと口元を引き結んだ。
332 Episode 328 Princess Nightfork
"We [Naraka] will take control of this [corrupt city of iron and chains, Gildigarion]"
I hid my inner anxiety in Greedore's proclamation.
Do you know that I am now the lord of this city by bringing up the story of dominion?
No, you don't know that much because you actually only have a small tax right?
Doubts just come up one after another, but there are also situations where you can't ask questions poorly.
"Kihihi, the Silver Angel (...) has the NPC under control, but it's not your exclusive patent."
Gridlor slowly stroked his own little boy's head with one hand and glanced at me with his eyesight.
Under my control, it's hard to tell if it's about this city or the werewolves (Lycans) or the vampires (Vampires).
"It's pretty easy to use that hall."
Pooh... the moment I heard that name, I scored.
He did say he was under the Orthos family umbrella, and he was telling me about me in some way.But in retrospect, I didn't see the boy making contact with anyone.
How the hell...?
Don't be alarmed.
With such a word, the appearance of Greedore glows.
No, he moved away from the top of the Cube Mountain at an incredible speed.
Apparently, he sees me approaching and quickly retreats back.
"Hmm. If it responds to this speed, does the Silver Angel also have a Speed Focus status?You get along, don't you? Whatever. "
He laughs at nothing evil.
"Even if I told you not to be vigilant, I can't do it in this situation.But, silver angel. We just want to talk to you. "
If you really just want to talk, you will never do this.
"We're not stupid either.You're strong, right? "
To be honest, these two are so thoughtful that they are not comparable to the former Baron Pedo, that they have an unspeakable executive power.
I'm completely behind you.
They push themselves into a situation of overwhelming advantage, and they know exactly what I care about and who I care about.
On top of that, they break up with their peers and offer to have a conversation in a spiritually superior position.
Ten to eighty-nine, you're going to push me for something.
... is this how the mercenaries (players) in this city do it?
"What do you want?"
"Hmm, don't be so quick.There's only one request. "
In my doubt, Gridlor raised his index finger and smiled as he looked at the void.
"Don't compete in the Arena Event [Dreams and Despair Crown]"
Hmm.
The fact that I come here and demand it does not seem to follow the fact that I am the lord of this city.
If you knew, you'd want just the right to tax.
That way, they'll kill me right now, rather than talking to me.
And I'm curious to see from his words that [the crown of dreams and despair (Dreams)] is directly linked to the dominance of this city.
"Why? What does the crown of dreams and despair have to do with the dominance of this city?"
"... weaker than I thought."
My question is rounded off by his solitude.
"There's only one thing we want.You're not going to participate in the arena event.Most of the mercenaries in this city would agree. "
That's how a glider flies its gaze into the void.
When I was caught, I noticed that there was a slight air distortion that would shake the surface.
"So the boss of the [Yasha] group who is breathing like a bird, right?"
As Gridlor slaps his tongue and stares at the void, the flirtation becomes intense.It turned into a foggy moya, and the moment the refraction of light occurred, a girl appeared.
A gorgeous girl with long dark purple hair cut by a princess and flashy red Japanese haori.
That is... similar to the [SECRET] skill type, but I feel that the degree of completion is exceptionally different.
If you don't keep an eye on it, you'll never realize there are people there.Greedore, who easily understood such abilities, seemed to be on a considerable number of occasions, and the girl who exercised it was quietly surrounded by the aura of the mighty.
"... I have no objection."
A Japanese Haori girl who is in favor of not participating in my [Dreams * Crown] crown filled with dreams and despair with a cute voice that is a little creepy.
I mean, it's not like a beautiful girl... somehow suppresses her wanting to stick around a lot.
"Well, that's what happened. This is a negotiation, a one-sided request, but you're still giving in?Anyway, don't you want to confront the [head hunting drunkards] in Shaba? "
Gridore talks while being alert to the Japanese Haori girl.
"Silver Angel. If you swallow our offer, you won't imitate your people?How rude is it to persist in targeting NPCs in this city? "
"You might be able to endure it, but what about your people?Killing a fellow kidnapped elsewhere is a good way to get started.Of course, it's up to you to let your people go safely. "
I had no choice but to nod.
I really wanted to find out about the "Forbidden History Book" and "Ancient Tablets" that the Orthos family had dug up, Sebastian told me.Anyway, it seems that the individuals in possession of the artifacts that will lead to the creation of the "Magic Dial (Runner)" are treating the stolen items as if they were garbage....
"How do you know we have crap?Because I was about to be questioned and read deeply.
Above all, it's better not to say anything extra than being weak now.
"Angel, you shouldn't be here."
"Yes, I've confronted you, but sweethearts like you don't fit into this city.If it wasn't as cunning as that, I wouldn't do it. "
That's what I'm talking about. Greedora returns her gaze to the Japanese haori girl.
"When I tried to move without motion, I sensed unexpected rashes (...).Hey Kuni, how did you dive into this [Dice Palace]? "
Then you're not used to saying it.
"I don't know what you brought me in here for, but I'll do plenty for you later."
"It hurts when the emerging world gets better."
Even though Doss's effective dialogues are showered, Mr. Wakaori walks through completely and somehow advances to me.
I... struggled to figure out how to move, but I allowed her to get close.
She murmured something with a voice close enough to be heard.
Then, surprisingly, she shook her right hand and demanded a handshake.
Khhhhhhh...
There are so many things I really want to ask...!
This is a time of patience!
I tied my mouth tightly.
I Became a Beautiful Girl, but I’m still an MMO Junkie
美少女になったけど、ネトゲ廃人やってます。
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