episode_0112

“Wow… . oh my god… .”

“How can it be so good..?”

“This is my first time seeing a man like this… .”

“Could it be that heaven sent an angel for us?”

What the fuck are you saying?

I suddenly opened my eyes to the sound of women whispering in the distance. Then the women who were watching me started squealing.

‘…When did you fall asleep?’

I clearly remember being dragged by Philia and suddenly seeing a scene of women bathing. I think he probably passed out afterwards because of the side effects of the energizer.

“Hey, what’s your name over there?”

one of the women surrounding me asked.

“This is Siegfried. Please feel free to call me Zeke.”

Obviously, they didn’t say anything, but the women started squealing again. It’s been a while since I’ve seen a reaction like this.

“Where am I?”

“Ah, this is the base camp of the Knights stationed on the Eastern Continent. It’s a safe place, so don’t worry.”

The woman who asked my name answered with a strong voice. Then, people around gave the woman a harsh look.

“Hey, would you like some water?”

“Ah, thank you.”

I took the water offered by another woman. I happened to be thirsty.

“Aren’t you hungry? There is some corrosion left behind… .”

“You seem tired. Would you like some anti-fatigue medicine?”

“Doesn’t your body feel stiff? That massage is really good.”

Something started to bother me. The women’s eyes were half rolled back and they were anxious to do something for me.

‘It’s a bit scary.’

If I make a mistake like this, I wonder if I will be treated like a dog. In the past, I would have been reassured that the driver would commit a crime, but after being stabbed several times recently, I no longer trust drivers.

Especially since this is the Eastern Continent, the chances of getting caught are low. The hurdles for crime will also be low.

‘Is this a more dangerous situation than I thought?’

“Everyone, disperse! Go back to your positions!”

As I was trying to think of a solution, someone came into the barracks and dispersed the group. The knights, who seemed to have rolled their eyes just a moment ago, seem to be quite high-ranking people, as they are obediently following orders.

“Phew… . Really, I can’t help but feel bad when I see a handsome man. Now drink this.”

The woman approached the bed and handed me the cup she was holding. Inside the cup was sweet-smelling hot chocolate.

“The captain is also true. How can you tie up such a weak person? I’m saying it’s too much. You were very scared, weren’t you?”

“No, they say that’s the procedure, so we have to follow it.”

“Ahaha. You look like an adult. It would be nice if my younger brother was half as much like you. I am Liza, the commander of the knights stationed on the East Continent.”

Liza held out her hand.

“This is Siegfried. Please feel free to call me Zeke.”

I took her outstretched hand and shook it lightly. As expected from a knight, even though it was a woman’s hands, the calluses were considerable and the grip strength was considerable.

“Zeke… . I’ve heard this name before… . Well, okay. I don’t know how you ended up here, but I’ll help you until you get back to your hometown. Think of me as your older sister and treat me comfortably.”

“…Yes, whatever.”

Liza keeps treating me like a child. When I actually looked at her face, she didn’t look that old. If you just look at it at face value, around early 20s?

Of course, I didn’t point it out because it wasn’t particularly important.

“So, how did Zeke end up here? Are you not a native of the Eastern Continent?”

“No. I am from the Empire. Are there still any indigenous people from the Eastern Continent?”

“There is no way it will remain. I asked just in case. So how did we end up here in the Central Continent?”

“I can’t tell you that because it’s confidential.”

As soon as the word confidential came out of my mouth, Liza held her stomach and started laughing.

“Ahahahahaha. It’s confidential. okay. It seems like there is some unspeakable story. Still, if I want to go back to my hometown, I have to trust my sister and tell her. How can it not work?”

“It’s a bit late, but I think I should correct one misunderstanding.”

“Huh?”

“I am not a civilian, but the director of the Pixie Management Bureau. I would like to contact the bureau. Can I borrow a wireless telegraph?”

“…Huh? Pixie Management Bureau… What? joke… There’s no way I know the management bureau…?”

Liza stopped laughing and looked at me with a blank expression. Then he muttered in a low voice.

“Black hair, dark eyes, youthful face… . Skinny body and unrealistically good looks… . Zeke… Uh, huh..!? Jjin!?”

“Jjin.”

Kwadang–.

As Liza took a step back, she tripped on something and fell.

*

“That… . sorry. Treated like a child… . He’s also older than me… .”

“It’s okay. I told you to treat me comfortably like an older sister, so please treat me comfortably like a younger sister, Liza.”

“Ugh! Don’t do it, really. Because I feel like I’m going to die of shame.”

It may be surprising, but the impression of my appearance changes depending on who sees it. This is a way to highlight the parts that a person finds attractive. In other words, the fact that Liza saw me as young shows that she has a taste for younger people.

Although it’s not very important information.

“I brought you a letter.”

Liza’s subordinate came carrying a box containing a letter. The reason I brought the letter is to prove that I am the director of the Pixie Management Bureau.

Originally, it would have been easy to prove it using wireless telegraphy, but last night, all of the communication devices within the Knights suddenly broke down. Cheshire must have done something to prevent the pixies from being summoned. Damn you bastard.

Fortunately, Filia’s student and the Prime Minister’s daughter was working at the Bureau, and Liza was close to her, so they exchanged letters regularly.

There was quite a lot of information about me written in the letter, and if I cross-verified it based on this, my identity could be proven.

“Then let’s begin. first… . What kind of coffee do you usually drink?”

“…Vanilla Latte.”

“What is the name of your favorite band?”

“Balti Red.”

“What food can you absolutely not eat?”

“Boiled radish.”

With this feeling, questions related to my personal information continued. Since all of this is written in the letter, could Philia’s disciple be my stalker? Or was the stalker separate and picked it up from the side? Either way, I know very well that you are very interested in me.

“Really… It was.”

“Did you think not?”

“No, actually, I was half-convinced because of the looks… . As Julia said, it has a look like no other in the world… .”

“Julia? I guess that acquaintance’s name is Julia?”

“Ahh..!”

Liza belatedly covered her mouth, but was unable to pick up the words that had already spilled.

“Julia… . This is my first time hearing this name… .”

I know almost all the names of the management bureau’s employees, but I don’t remember the name Yulia.

“Are you using a pseudonym? .”

So, is Julia her real name? Maybe both are pseudonyms. Still, it is better to know at least an assumed name than to know nothing. Because you can dig up anything.

“Ugh… . I’m sorry, Julia… .”

Liza lowered her head and mumbled an apology that no one could hear.

I’ll have to give that apology to Julia later when I find her.

“By the way, where is Philia?”

“Ah… . The captain was probably out for training. If you don’t think you can see it, it’s always training… .”

“Can I meet you for a moment?”

“It is possible, but for what purpose do you want to meet the captain? Unless it’s personal, you’d better tell me. I’m handling most of the work anyway.”

“Oh, I see.”

Philia, like me, seems to be a lousy boss who leaves everything to subordinates who are good at their work and only does their own thing.

“Then, please tell us about the current situation on the Eastern Continent. I think I have to subdue the queen of monsters for some reason.”

“…Oh, I see. I subdue the queen for some reason… . yes!? I don’t understand. Did I hear correctly? Slaying the Queen of Monsters… . Are you trying to collect samples of monsters? Then I can catch a few for you.”

“No. All I want is a queen. The rest of us are not interested.”

Liza looked at me with a puzzled expression. Did I say it too lightly?

*

*

“Excuse me. Are you there?”

The blue dragon’s nest we arrived at following the staff’s guidance was quite wide and deep. So much so that you can feel that a huge dragon is living there.

However, even after walking for a while, the blue dragon could not be seen even with its nose removed, and only the occasional traces of life were scattered here and there.

I already know about the blue dragon. He is a coward who is afraid of people much smaller than him, and a reclusive loner who avoids going outside. He spends most of his day reading novels and delusional, and is easily scared, but easily becomes flattered when praised.

The director called this blue dragon ‘Jjinta Dragon’.

“Lyuka, I need your help. Director, no, Zeke is in danger.”

After reaching the space where all kinds of novels and trash were piled up, I raised my voice and spoke. It must be here somewhere. Because they said they wouldn’t leave the nest in the first place.

As I expected, a woman with beautiful blue eyes poked her head out from between the dark rocks.

“Well, is that true..? Zeke… . It’s dangerous..?”

“Yes. Zeke has been kidnapped to a very dangerous place. If you are in a hurry and choose another means of transportation, it will be too late. So I need your wings to be faster than a plane.”

“Ah, ahhh… .”

Ryuka began to tremble. A dragon that could easily destroy several cities if it wanted to be so scared. Honestly, I don’t really understand.

“Lyuka. Don’t you remember me? It’s our district.”

Last time in Wonderland, I met a blue dragon. To be exact, it was Bell who met me, but what he experienced was what I experienced, so there is no big difference.

“Yes..? that is… . I’m not good at remembering people’s faces… .”

“If you see this, will you remember it?”

I presented a gift for Ryuka.

“Huh..? Zeke..!?”

“No, it’s not the director. He’s a fake human who looks like the director.”

“If you are a fake human… . Oh, was that the young human I saw on the island back then…!? Man, humans grow up really fast..! It has already become an adult..!”

“…let’s say something like that.”

It seems like there was a big misunderstanding, but I didn’t bother to correct it. After all, I am Veronica’s alter ego.

“The director gave you a reward for every time he helped you, right? So I prepared too. A fake human who looks exactly like Director Lee will grant ‘everything’ you ask for.”

“Um, everything?”

“Yes. ‘entire’. Anything.”

gulp-.

Ryuka’s eyes changed. Just a moment ago, the pupils were shaking frantically, like prey facing a predator, but now it was the opposite.

What kind of delusion is going on in that head? I think we will have to find out later through the report of the self-immolation.

‘Perhaps we can obtain the blue dragon’s weakness..?’

“So, will you help me?”

“…Yes..! Yes, I will help! For Zeke’s sake..!”

Is it for the director? Or is it for his own dark desires? Ultimately, the direction of that desire is the director, so it might be the same either way.

Anyway, now I can quickly fly to the East Continent.

‘I want to see you one day sooner, Director.’

From next time, I will have to plant alter egos on other continents as well.