Flamberg POV
I arrive at the town’s entrance.
And I show them the sign that the Wonder Cat gave me.
It says, [I’m Flamberge.]
If I show this sign and the invitation from the king, they will lead me to the castle.
The king’s soldiers are coming; hurry up and get here.
It isn’t a good idea to make a holy dragon wait.
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Tomita (Cat) POV
“The soldier who picks up hasn’t arrived yet~!”
Hidden in the shadows, Aurene muttered to herself.
“The sun hasn’t even risen yet.
That gargoyle doesn’t understand the human activity time.”
“Nyaa— (Yawn… so sleepy.)”
We secretly watched over Flamberge.
But nothing had changed, and we were bored, so we decided to play cards.
“Nyaa— (Two Pair.)”
“Three of a kind~.”
“Full House.”
Haa, another loss.
And before we know it, the soldiers are coming to greet Flamberge.
“Graawwh! (So late! You are late!)”
“Uhh, are you Flamberge-sama?
May I see your invitation letter?”
“Graawh! (Here!)”
“Okay, I’ve confirmed the letter.
Please, let me escort you.”
The soldiers took away Flamberge.
“…It’s time to start the operation.”
“First, we’ll check the three slave trading houses in the town~.
Then we will check the slave detention center in the royal castle~.”
“Our goal is to free the elven slaves.
The kingdom is making them into criminals on its own, but they aren’t to blame.
We aren’t aware of the other races or the criminals. Will you work with us, Bastet-sama?”
“……”
Sure, I have my desire to free the captured elven slaves.
But if I help, it will be picking a fight with the king and this town.
What will happen to my place when that happens?
Would Nell and Mac-kun continue to associate with me as they have before?
Would Yotsuba treat me as an obstacle?
Would the heroes be forced into a situation where they would have to take me down?
I probably won’t be able to stay in town.
So, I’m going to look the other way.
I will let Aurene and the others free the elven slaves.
I will pretend to be someone else.
I’m a heartless person.
…Well, I’m not a human but a cat.
“Well, it’s a good thing that Bastet-sama isn’t hostile.
Aurene, let’s get going.”
“Alright, let’s do it~!
Hey, hey, ho~!”
Today, the king invites the nobles from all over the kingdom to attend Flamberge’s visit.
That means the nobles and their attendants, caretakers, soldiers, and other personnel will be present.
The curious folks might have come to catch a glimpse of Flamberge, too.
This made the town so crowded that Sylph baa-san and Aurene wouldn’t stand out even if they were blending in.
Wearing my handmade robe and mask, I pretended to be a little beastman.
Today I’ll be walking on two legs for a while.
We headed for the slave trading house quietly amongst the hustle and bustle of the town.