「My petrified limbs!? Damn it, what the hell are you!?」
The middle-aged demon woman shouted, glaring at me with pure hatred.
「What? Just the next Demon King-sama.」
「What nonsense!! 『——Eme Eksta!!』」
She fired another light arrow laced with petrification magic.
「I told you, it is useless…」
The second Eye of Ujat activated again. The petrification arrow vanished before it reached us.
「Damn it, damn it!! 『——Eme Eksta!! Eme Eksta!! Eme Ekstaaaa!!』」
The Eye of Ujat, belonging to the Egyptian god Horus, possesses the power to see all things and also symbolizes healing and regeneration. That is why I designed it to cure all status ailments and physical damage.
Of course, I set it to affect allies only, so Liliana’s severed hand was also being healed.
While I was thinking back on that, Liliana, now fully restored, stood up.
「Yuuki-sama, allow me to handle the rest…」
「You sure?」
「Yes. This opponent has a terrible matchup against me, but I will win!」
「Then I leave it to you, Liliana.」
I gently pushed her forward and stepped back. With her current state, she could not lose.
「Hah! So you do not need a man’s help, princess!?」
「Yes… The outcome is already decided.」
Liliana gave a sly smile. The woman’s irritation was clear.
「Then! Let us finish this!! 『——Eme Quadrostaaa!!』」
She must have used all her remaining magic. Hundreds of light arrows filled the room, ready to fire.
Liliana stood gracefully, unmoving.
「Scared yet!! This ends——now…!?」
In an instant, the woman’s body was sliced apart by blades of Liliana’s blood.
「I told you, did I not? 『The outcome is already decided.』」
Liliana spoke in a calm, almost pitying tone. The scene was gruesomely dramatic, but I suppose cleaning up is not necessary.
「Now, let us go rescue the children!」
「Yes, but could you wait just a moment?」
「Hm? Understood…」
Liliana tilted her head curiously as I stopped her.
「Hmm… Here, maybe?」
I entered the study and moved a book. With a ‘clunk’, the bookshelf slid aside.
「Oh my! A hidden safe!」
「Found it. Transaction records, ledgers… and quite a lot of money too.」
The important documents and money were stored in my item box, and I left the study.
「Yuuki-sama, if it is money you need, I can give you as much as you want…」
「No, no. Most of that money is from human territory. I will need it for negotiations there later.」
「Is that so?」
「Usually, there is a mastermind behind things like this. I need money to draw out those humans and gather information.」
「I see…」
「Well, for example, treating people at taverns or making anonymous requests at the guild. Human currency feels natural and is less suspicious.」
Liliana nodded, impressed.
「Anyway, we are heading outside now, so do not forget your hood.」
Even though she had recovered, vampires like Liliana are sensitive to sunlight. It damages their eyes and makes them sunburn easily, so they often wear hoods.
「Thank you. But it makes it harder to see your face, Yuuki-sama… That is a little lonely.」
「Ahaha… I would feel sad if your beautiful eyes got hurt.」
「Oh… When you say it like that, I cannot argue…」
Liliana lightly kissed my cheek and lowered her hood. She had started calling me “husband” at some point. She is quite bold…
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We headed to meet up with Selene. When we reached the room, men were piled up even outside the door.
「Ahh! Yuuki-saaan! Liliana-samaa!」
Selene waved both hands energetically. Inside the room, the children were locked in a cage-like prison.
「Selene! Are you okay?」
She jumped and hugged me. Liliana, looking slightly miffed, clung to my other arm.
「Yes! There were a lot of enemies, but I managed to protect them!」
「Good. That is quite a number…」
I glanced at the mountain of men, unclear if they were alive or dead, and listened to Selene. The children were safe and completely unharmed.
「Now… there is no one left who can drive the carriages…」
「What should we do…」
「This is a problem…」
The three of us held our heads in thought. I can operate one, but we need drivers for two more. Should I search for living humans and force them to cooperate…?
「U-um, Kaminagi-sama!」
While we pondered, one carbuncle child raised their hand.
「Hm? What is it?」
「Um… There might still be people held captive in this mansion!」
「Oh, you are right…」
Activating the Eye of Ujat, I scanned for captives and slaves. Besides the children, there were quite a few others.
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