Chapter 141 – NTO-001
The 1st Independent Task Force, where Netoru was, toured all areas. Within it, there were several border areas bordering Elflandia, like District 39.
······Is that why?
While Netoru was with the 1st Mobile Independent Corps, he had seen several holy cavalrymen controlled by elves.
And among them was the Ranger unit, which was famous for its covert maneuvers specializing in infiltration.
A special unit once called the Ghosts of the Forest.
Until the bugs appeared, there were many border disputes between Frangia and Elflandia, and each time, Frangia suffered great damage from the ranger’s surprise attack.
The covert maneuvers of the elves, avoiding the observation of their commanders, were like a nightmare for Frangia. They were ghosts, unknown when and where they would appear, as they were nicknamed.
Of course, since the bug appeared, there is no need to fear the surprise attack of the ranger unit. Netoru had never fought elves, let alone Ranger troops.
Rather, it was to the extent that there was an experience of giving and receiving help from each other a few times during the operation to eradicate the bug.
Even though they once shed a lot of blood, they had no choice but to hold hands in front of an unknown force. Like it or not, it’s better than a bug that doesn’t make sense.
“Wait a minute, you mean the holy cavalry of Elflandia? Why is it here?”
“Well. I wish I was wrong too…”
Karen asks in a puzzled voice. But there was no way Netoru knew why Elflandia’s holy cavalry was here. Netoru was also confused.
‘…Crossed the border and entered the city?’
Because it was a dark night, it was impossible to see clearly, but the shape of the holy cavalry that was vaguely visible was, no matter how you look at it, the holy cavalry of Elflandia.
In addition, the sound of footsteps is strangely light for a sexual cavalry soldier.
Thanks to that, the closer the sound got, the more I was convinced of what I was thinking.
─Kuuuuu
A large shade gradually approaches in the darkness, and cold sweat runs down my back whenever it shakes.
Ominous
As Karen said, why is something here that should have been in Elflandia in the first place?
‘…Invasion? In the middle of this?’
Netoru doesn’t know the situation in Elflandia.
However, the situation is not as good as Frangia’s, it must be the same.
There was no way they could afford to invade other countries when it was difficult to defend their own land.
·····No. Why is that thing hanging around here in the first place?
Even if invasion is the reason. If you intend to attack Frangia, you should not be here, but it is right to attack the garrison where the holy cavalry are located by now.
This was an area devastated by the last battle. Even if the sexual cavalry that had penetrated at most was wandering around here, it was of no value. Rather, it was a waste of time.
‘…Looking for something?’
While keeping an eye on the unknown holy cavalry, Netoru suddenly realized that the holy cavalry’s movements were strange.
It looked as if he was looking for something.
Before long, Elflandia’s holy cavalry, which was looking around, stopped moving as if it had discovered something.
It’s hard to believe, but the place where the gaze of the Holy Trooper stopped was where Karen and Netoru were.
“…!”
Could it be that he was looking for us? I don’t know why, but when he realized that, Netoru acted quickly. If you stay in here, you will die from that guy.
“······Karen, run!”
“Yes!”
Quaaaaang—!
As soon as the two moved, a crack appeared in the outer wall of the building where they had been hiding until now. The holy cavalry of Elflandia swung the sword.
Looking at the cracks that formed obliquely on the outer wall, Netoru put on an expression that seemed absurd.
What kind of pilot swings a sword at a building like that?
Moreover, it was an elf who was not another being. The elves Netoru knew weren’t the kind of ignorant attackers like that.
──Wheeeee!
With the sound of the invasion warning still reverberating through the city, Netoru took Karen and escaped from the building.
Shortly thereafter, the sound of the building collapsing was heard, and Elflandia’s holy cavalry began to look around again as if looking for the two who had disappeared.
It’s a dark night.
In such an environment, chasing people would not be easy, even if they were sexual cavalrymen. In addition, there were many collapsed buildings, so there were many places for people to hide, and there were no suitable passages for the holy cavalry to come in for pursuit.
Thanks to that, I managed to escape somehow, but the question doesn’t stop from earlier.
That guy was chasing us, and how did he find us hiding inside the building just now?
It was at that time that such a question arose.
Four Toru, who were running, felt an ominous feeling from Natsuo, who was carrying him on his shoulder. So Netoru threw Natsuo to the floor without hesitation.
If it woke up, I had to knock it out again. Or this time, he might have to break a limb altogether.
However, Natsuo touched the ground with a nimble movement that was terrifying to fall to the floor, and bounced off the floor like a spring to get up and distance himself from Netoru.
“Natsuo.”
Afterwards, Natsuo stopped at an appropriate distance and slowly raised her head while brushing off the dust from her body. Each and every one of those actions seemed unfamiliar to Netoru.
It has to be. It’s strangely calm.
No emotion could be seen on Natsuo’s face as she raised her head.
Only red eyes shining ominously.
“What···. Why are Natsuo’s eyes like that…”
Could it be because Netoru was unconscious during the fight? Karen seemed to be seeing Natsuo like that for the first time.
Natsuo didn’t even look at Karen, she only stared at Netoru and said.
“Brother Netoru… Isn’t that too bad for handling? How could you throw someone to the ground like that?
Friendly voice. Netoru pursed his lips.
“So why didn’t you move more stealthily?”
However, contrary to the smile on his lips, Netoru stared at Natsuo with cold eyes. Just now, Natsuo was clearly about to attack Netoru. Either way.
No, that’s not what’s important now. Looking at Natsuo, Netoru narrowed his brows. Also, people have changed too much. As if another being is inside the body.
Atmosphere. Expression. Tone. Every little thing you see is strange.
But at the time, I wasn’t sure. Karen, who had been watching Natsuo by her side, stepped out in front of her and said.
“You···. Who is this?”
“Karen… Who am I? It’s natsuo A precious childhood friend who has been with you for several years…”
“Do not be ridiculous! Are you Natsuo? Do you think I would believe it now?”
“·······”
Interrupting her, Karen raised her voice, clenched her fists, and glared at Natsuo.
Was it because the momentum was significant? Natsuo, who flinched at her for a moment, shut her mouth.
Then, as if in surprise, she blinked her eyes, tilted her head slightly, and twisted her mouth up. It was an awkward laugh. As if you are smiling for the first time in your life.
Even when fighting inside the abandoned building, Natsuo was definitely weird somewhere, but Natsuo was still Natsuo. However, the Natsuo in front of him is foreign no matter how you look at it.
“This was caught too soon. Are you also a childhood friend? It’s better than I thought.”
Natsuo scratched the back of her head. Even so, she frowned, an expression as awkward as the smile she had just shown.
Karen’s face hardened even more. Her expression was a mixture of anger and crying.
“···You. What is it, and is it stealing Natsuo’s body right now? Are you going to become a demon?”
As if she had no intention of answering Karen’s words, Natsuo just grinned.
Even so, Natsuo glanced back at Karen.
At Natsuo’s gaze, a flash like a grain of sand flashed in his mind for a moment, and Netoru was taken aback.
······This guy can’t be.
I could hear the sound of Elflandia’s Holy Cavalry approaching. That too, straight towards this position. Somehow, I thought I knew the location of this place too well, but could it be that this was all because of Natsuo?
Netoru clicked his tongue. I don’t know what’s inside Natsuo right now, but I was in a situation where I was going to get caught by the holy cavalry if I was wasting time because of Natsuo.
So, as soon as the decision was over, Tohru grabbed Karen’s body and started running.
“Ahhh? Yes, Netoru?”
“You have to run away.”
“What? Ha, but… So what about Natsuo?”
“Sorry. But it’s more important that the two of us get out alive.”
Netoru ran without hesitation. And Natsuo just stared blankly at the backs of the two. As if he didn’t have to chase after him.
Natsuo just quietly muttered as he watched the two of them walk away.
“It’s already too late.”
Wooooo!
At that moment, in the direction Netoru was heading, a green holy cavalryman appeared after destroying a building blocking his path. It was the holy cavalry of Elflandia.
Netoru hurriedly backed away from the collapsing building after a few steps, and narrowed his brows.
“…Were there other sexual cavalrymen?”
If you look closely, it’s a different aircraft from the guy I chased at the beginning.
The Elflandian holy cavalry roaming around was not one.
It’s really the worst. Judging by this, it seems that he prepared with great care. I can’t imagine being surrounded by holy cavalry from the front and back.
I couldn’t imagine a situation like this, and even Netoru couldn’t do anything against the holy cavalry.
Coo… Coo woo…
A crisis of desperation. Even if you look around, there is no way to escape. The holy cavalry of Elflandia approaches with its unique sleek body.
Netoru squeezed Karen in his arms. Her left arm is throbbing. It’s natural to see her holding someone with her broken arm.
‘…It can’t be helped.’
You can’t get all caught up here. It’s good to have someone live. Seeing the approaching Holy Troopers, Netoru said to Karen in a calm voice.
“… Karen. Listen to me. I’ll get his attention, so you…”
“···No.”
But before Netoru could finish his words. Karen, who was cradled in her arms, shook her head.
Netoru narrowed his brows.
“Now is not the time to be foolish. Karen.”
“I don’t like it. I hate what I don’t like… You’re thinking of telling me to run away by myself right now?!”
It was a voice like a scream.
Even before he knew it, Ne Toru smiled bitterly as he saw Karen crying while hugging her neck.
Why are you so stubborn? I just want you to live too.
Wooooo!
Could it be because the building was destroyed? Leaving the debris piled up on their shoulders, Elflandia’s holy cavalry walked right in front of the two of them.
Netoru looked at it with calm eyes.
Death is not scary I just think about how I can’t save Karen.
How can she not save this child.
Even as Netoru is thinking such thoughts, Elfrandia’s genital soldier, who has bent over him, reaches out.
Whoops!
Netoru kicked the ground while holding Karen, avoiding the touch. As if he was sliding several meters, the Holy Trooper’s hand thumped and dug into the ground immediately after that.
The situation is hopeless, but I don’t intend to just fall into despair and suffer.
First of all, struggle until the end. If you somehow run away like this, you might find a way to escape…
Netoru braced his legs and alerted all his senses to the movement of the genital cavalry. Just like if there is a breakthrough for a moment, you will run right through it.
Before long, it was time for the holy cavalry to reach out again.
Kii-i-i-!
Just before the hands of the Elflandia holy cavalrymen reached, a loud metal sound resounded.
Feeling the roaring sound and the rapids rushing in all directions at the same time, Netoru, who was hugging Karen, lifted his head. Then, I saw an existence blocking Elflandia’s holy cavalry, which was reaching out.
“…!”
Netoru’s eyes widened slightly.
A pure white holy cavalry holding a spear. Even so, it looked similar to Karen’s——.
It was Ran’s sexual cavalry.
