Most of the people here volunteered to join Atofe-sama's private guards, but many didn't. Especially the Human Race ones. It's rough. We can sympathize."
Among the private guards, a few droop their head.
So like us, they also felt like they got forced into the contract.
The contract is a euphemism for forced slavery.
So that's what happened, when Moore warned me to not take a reward, that's the reason...
He should have explained it better.
No, I can't blame him.
It's my fault for not asking.
I wanted to be careful, but I was careless from the start.
"... What's our chances in the duel?"
"Oh, chances? Do you think you can beat our master, who has lost only to North God Raibaku and Demon God Laplace in the last 5000 years?"
Oh, basically zero.
Immortal is in her name. Her durability probably matches that of Badigadi's.
No, she's probably better than Badigadi when it comes to fighting.
Badigadi never used North God Style or anything.
At least, he never did when we practiced.
"If it was a tie, what happens?"
"Rematch if an enemy, mutual respect if a friend."
In my situation.
Probably a rematch.
Feels like I already made myself an enemy.
Then, after a couple fights, I'll definitely lose eventually.
"T-then, what should we do..?"
"Run away."
Moore says bluntly.
"Your friends should have gathered enough Sokasu Grass by now. Under the castle is a tunnel out the town. Please escape from there."
The black clad soldiers around us plead.
"Don't follow our footsteps."
"If you ever head to the Holy Kingdom of Milis, please go to Wako Village..."
"Idiot, stop that. You can head back in 7 years."
"But..."
That sort of grieving coming from behind us.
Eh, I'll pretend I didn't hear anything.
I don't know even know where Wako Village is.
I start running out as I thank the soldiers.
Incidentally, I caught a glance of Kishirika.
She pleads with her eyes.
Now, she and I are the same, both fugitives.
"Can I bring Kishirika-sama with me?"
"...Well, our command was only to capture her."
The private guards decide to overlook this too.
Looks like Atofe never commanded them to prevent Kishirika from escape.
What happened to punishing her?
How easygoing.
Quickly I burn off the ropes tying up Kishirika.
"Ohh. Thank you very much! This one will definitely repay you!"
We escaped from the throne room.