Chapter 88 – Ep.88 Smith, a Black Company in Another World
The day of departure dawned.
I woke up early in the morning and was washing my body in the bathroom together with Shiron.
“Ahh… Oh, it hurts.”
While I was washing her hair, I touched the area where there was a bump from being hit by Amela yesterday, and the word ‘It hurts’ came out of my mouth without me realizing it.
I felt the lump and tasted it.
**
After meeting with Lady Millia, I followed Siron to the guild.
Unlike the sharp atmosphere of the street, the guild was full of life as usual with the sounds of adventurers and receptionists bickering noisily.
Attracting the attention of other adventurers, we went up the stairs to the fourth floor and knocked on the door of the branch manager’s office where my sister would be.
-Come in.
My sister’s tired voice came from inside the door, and we opened the door and entered the office.
My sister, who was sitting at her desk scribbling something intently, glanced over, caught me right in the middle, and raised her head sharply.
My sister glared at me for a moment and then gestured to Siron and Gienna who were standing on either side.
“Stay out for a moment.”
Mr. Giena quietly opened the door, and Siron looked at her sister for a moment, and then she followed Mr. Giena outside.
The door to the office closed and I was left alone with my sister. For some reason, cold sweat began to trickle down my back.
“… “It’s Smith.”
“Yep. Sister.”
I answered with full seriousness, without any hint of playfulness.
My sister sighed briefly.
“I was trying to free you, but when I hear about something like this, I’m wondering if it’s really okay to let you go…”
My sister said this while tapping her index finger on the desk.
I just kept my mouth shut.
I just have nothing to say.
My sister, who had been knocking on the desk a few times, looked at me again and said.
“Are you feeling okay?”
“Ah, yep. “There doesn’t seem to be anything particularly wrong.”
“Okay. “That’s a good thing.”
He glanced at me with eyes filled with genuine concern, then sighed again and lowered his head.
“Please come forward for a moment.”
“Ah, yep.”
I quickly walked to the desk.
My sister raised her head and looked at me awkwardly.
“A little closer.”
“Like this?”
I put my arms on the desk and leaned my head forward.
If we got a little closer, we could barely touch each other’s breath.
The distance is so close that if someone makes the first move, they can steal each other’s lips right away.
My sister and I looked at each other from such a strange distance.
It was the exact moment when I was about to open my mouth in an unknown, itchy atmosphere.
“Nuh—”
In an instant, sparks flew before my eyes.
My eyesight turned completely white, and my ears became deaf.
A beeping sound rang out, followed by a burning sensation on the top of my head, followed by a burning pain that came a little later.
“Keuuuuu!!”
I fell to the floor, covering the top of my head.
It was true that when a person is very sick, their mind becomes clearer.
My mind was clearer than ever. So it really hurt.
It’s so painful that it feels like tears come out.
“Ha… “I feel like I want to hit him with one more punch.”
I was in so much pain that I couldn’t even open my mouth, but my sister’s voice, which gave me goosebumps all over my body, flowed into my ears.
Next, my squatting body was forcibly pulled up.
Someone grabbed my back and made me stand up.
“Are you feeling unfair?”
“Oh, no.”
Although I was still a little dizzy, I answered her question honestly.
My sister was looking at me with a complicated face.
“… “I got away with being unnecessarily nice.”
After being scolded and then getting hit on the head, it was followed by a sudden compliment.
I was just embarrassed.
My sister, who had placed my backside as I stood up awkwardly, massaged my cheek with her hand as if she was massaging rice cake.
“Ubuuuuubuub.”
“You look like such a big kid.”
I feel like there are times when my sister really treats me like a child.
Like now.
My sister, who had been touching my cheek for a while, finally let go of me and trudged over to sit on the chair in front of the desk.
My sister looked at me and said, resting her chin on her hand on the desk.
“It’s Smith.”
“Yep.”
I answered by awkwardly rubbing the top of my head, and my sister glanced at the top of my head.
My sister slowly stood up and reached out to the top of my head.
He gently placed his hand on the back of my hand and spoke while rubbing the back of my hand very carefully.
“All that hurts, go away.”
“Puhup.”
“…”
I had forgotten the pain at my sister’s unexpected behavior and started laughing without even realizing it.
My sister’s hand, which was stroking the back of my hand, twitched.
After standing awkwardly for a moment, my sister returned to her seat and sat down on the chair, looking at me.
The nape of my sister’s neck was slightly red.
Awkward silence.
While wondering what to do, I opened my mouth with the idea of speaking first.
“Um, who… Huh?!”
Startled by something suddenly flying towards my face, I reflexively stretched out my hand and caught it.
“… ?”
I looked down to see what I had accidentally caught with my hand.
In my palm, I held a round medal with a black background darker than the night sky, attached to a leash.
I raised my head and looked at my sister, asking, ‘What is this?’
My sister said, glaring at me with a displeased gaze.
“Keep wearing it from now on. Do you understand?”
“It doesn’t matter… “What is it?”
“Do you want to get hit or just kick?”
“Ugh, I should just kick it.”
I thought that if I got hit on the head again, I might turn into an idiot.
I have a duty to protect my few remaining brain cells.
For that reason, I quickly took off my leash and hung the medal around my neck.
I didn’t notice it when I was holding it in my hand, but as I hung it around my neck, the medal flipped over and the hidden engraving was revealed.
Just by looking at it, a pure white gem that seemed very expensive was encrusted very thinly into the medal, and its shape represented a wolf.
“… “What happens if this is stolen?”
“Either you get hit from behind, or you find it on your own.”
“Huh?! “Can’t we just not do this?!”
I can’t believe I’m wearing something around my neck that looks so damn expensive at first glance.
I wondered what kind of punishment this was.
“Bastard. “I’m kidding, dude.”
“… “It’s real, right?”
“Yeah, dude.”
The older woman, who looked upset, smiled and her expression became much softer.
“Because it’s okay if someone steals it. Just wear it around your neck. Do you understand?”
“… Yep.”
My sister laughed again and lowered her head, holding on to the collar fan she had put down. Then he lightly waved his other hand at me and said,
“Bring a bottle of decent alcohol when you come.”
“… “Am I going out?”
“Uh. Because I’m done talking. “Take the bitches who are listening to the door outside and get the hell out of here.”
As soon as my sister finished speaking, the door shook slightly.
I looked at my sister for a moment as she began to move her collar enthusiastically, then bowed my head and turned around.
“It’s Smith.”
“Yes?”
I turned my head to my sister’s call.
My sister was still looking at the desk.
“… “Please be careful.”
“Ah, yep. “I will come back carefully.”
“Okay.”
It looked like he was trying to say something else, but I just smiled and nodded again.
My sister didn’t call me anymore and I just turned around and left the office.
**
“All the pain is gone…”
Even thinking about it again, it was a little funny.
I really couldn’t have imagined that my sister would say something like that.
While I was giggling to myself, Siron, who was soaking in the bathtub, called me.
“You idiot. “Why are you suddenly smiling while you’re just washing your hair?”
“No, just. “It’s suddenly funny.”
“Are you in any pain?”
“Kuhm. Is that possible? Ruler!!”
“… Ugh.”
In response to Siron’s worried question, I proudly stood up and showed Siron my half-erect alter ego.
Siron sighed and completely dived into the bathtub.
“Hmm.”
I sheepishly scratched my head at Siron’s reaction and sat back down to wash my hair and think.
I’m not sure, but since yesterday I feel like Siron has been strangely avoiding me.
Siron always lay in the same bed and wanted me to cuddle with him, but last night he avoided me by saying things like it was strangely hot, and even in the morning, he normally would have bitten my dick and craved my semen as a breakfast substitute, but for some reason he just stayed far away. He was just staring at my face.
“Puha~!!”
Without having time to think, Shiron got out of the bathtub with a loud noise.
Siron’s wet body was truly beautiful.
“I’ll be out first. “You should also wash up and come out.”
Siron faltered for a moment at my gaze, but then pretended to remain calm and left the bathtub.
“… “What is it really?”
Perhaps I made some mistake?
Or has women’s day arrived?
Feeling confused, I washed my body like Siron said and got out of the bathtub.
-You idiot!! Get dressed and come down right away!!
As soon as I left the bathroom, I heard Shiron’s shout.
It looks like the welcome has already arrived.
For the first time in a while, I took out the high-quality clothes that Siron had given me as a gift and put them on.
After tying my hair back as a final touch, I left the room and went down to the entrance.
In the wide open entrance, Mr. Giena was carrying several bags containing stockings that had to be delivered to the soldiers, and Siron was carrying a backpack containing extra clothes and simple snacks.
Behind the two, a knight was seen wearing familiar silver armor with his visor down to hide his face.
When the knight confirmed my arrival, she turned around and started walking. When I noticed Shiron’s lips twitching as she glared at me, I quickly grabbed both of their hands and followed behind the knight.
-Crrrrm.
“Oh…”
The place we arrived at following the driver was none other than the same place where we had seen the carriage yesterday.
However, things were slightly different from yesterday.
At first glance, it was a huge creature I had never seen in my life, connected to a carriage with a seemingly heavy chain.
It was almost as big as a carriage, its skin was an appropriate combination of sand and gray, and its entire body was covered in surprisingly shiny scales.
That giant bipedal guy is probably called Drake.
Second, the wheels of the carriage were almost three times larger.
“Oh, when you dress like that, you look like a master from some noble family.”
“Ah, administrator.”
I was preoccupied with Drake and the carriage for a moment, and during that time, Milia came up next to me and started talking to me.
Lady Millia said with a kind smile.
“We have put in plenty of necessary items, so you won’t be inconvenienced during your trip.”
“It’s a little embarrassing to even say this now… “Is it really okay to just receive everything like this?”
“Sure. It’s okay, so don’t worry about it and enjoy your stay.”
Lady Millia just smiled kindly at me and nodded her head.
This is truly an overwhelming thank you.
“And the person on the coach is said to be Sir Beneo, who served as guide for Mr. Smith’s party. “He’s a quiet person, so please don’t be offended if he doesn’t answer a question.”
“Sure. Of course.”
I was just going to keep my mouth shut so I wouldn’t be bothered, let alone ask questions.
“Then let’s get on. “The doors were locked in advance so we could leave right away.”
“I really appreciate everything from start to finish.”
“Haha, it’s okay.”
Milia just smiled and nodded, saying it was okay.
Seeing the two of them already inside the carriage and organizing their luggage into the space in the back partition, I turned to get on the carriage too.
I wondered for a moment whether I could really step on the cushion-like floor with my muddy feet and ride, but Siron and Giena had already climbed on and left footprints, so I quickly got on the carriage too.
As I got into the carriage, the door closed by itself.
When the door closed, the sound from outside was completely blocked.
There was just admiration.
I briefly bowed my head to Millia, who was waving lightly outside the window, and expressed my gratitude one last time.
“You idiot. Stop shaking and sit down now. “The carriage won’t start until you sit down.”
“Oh, is that something like that?”
“Okay.”
As Siron pointed to the coachman’s seat with her chin, Sir Beneight was seen looking this way through the small glass window.
I quickly sat down next to Shiron with my butt down.
Siron flinched for a moment and then slightly distanced himself from me.
That was when I was about to turn my head.
Ugh.
My body momentarily leaned back.
This was a phenomenon that could often be felt when a car or train was leaving.
Looking out the window, I could really see the scenery moving little by little.
“… I’ll open the window later, so please sit quietly for now. Do you understand?”
“Am I a kid?”
“If it was a child, I wouldn’t worry.”
Siron clicked his tongue and shook his head.
Something made me feel embarrassed.
As Siron said, I sat quietly and stared blankly at the window.
In an instant, the carriage came out of the stable and onto the street, passed the wide open east gate, and was out of the city.
I left the city really quickly.
The procession of people who had been notified in advance and had cleared the road passed by very quickly.
Tuk-tuk-tuk.
I turned my head at the sound of something knocking, and Sir Beneo, who was sitting in the coach seat, pushed the glass door open.
“I’m going to run now. “Hold on tight.”
It was a fairly clear yet weighty voice.
But hold on tight.
What?
Even though I looked around, there was no sign of anyone catching me.
It’s running at this speed in the first place, isn’t it?
That was the moment when I started having those questions.
The sound of chains rubbing could be heard outside the still-closed window of the carriage. And-
“Ughhh!!!”
I fell off the seat.
