Become A Human In Another World
ACT 3: Chapter 4 - A Failed Abduction
PoV: Rene
"Uhh, this is very troublesome. Right." I can only complain softly when I see the paper.
After I observed it was true that this city looked even more desolate. Is this the effect of the announcement? Is that the role of the Academy in this city?
In that case, how strong was Weiss' influence as the principal of the Academy?
"What's up, Ren? Do you know anyone in the picture?" edna's sister came closer, curious.
"A-Ahh, yeah. No. gabe. I'm just confused. This guy, I know you very well. Well, you could say he was my prospective student." I was really confused to the point of saying the word.
"You? You know a fugitive? Besides, he's your prospective student? What will you teach him!" edna was screaming. The humm was a good response.
But there's something strange about this picture. Next to Aina was an Assassin.
Ahh, he must be Uncle Kurls. Did he finally show himself?
"Humm, maybe you won't believe it, but the picture of the person next to him is Uncle Kurls." I pointed to the announcement.
"Did? Whahuh? What are you guys talking about?" my mother came into the conversation.
"I trust Aina very much, and there's no way Aina would do anything strange. Besides, he's with uncle Kurls. Obviously I trust him a lot." I sighed.
Brother Edna looks pretty sure, but mom is massaged confused. Obviously I don't know what we're talking about right now.
"Anyway, ah! Uncle keeper! Can we ask what their mistakes are until they are displayed on the poster, and how much money can we get if we catch them?" I tried to stop a guard, and asked him.
He glanced at me, showing his dislike. But when he glanced at the poster, his countenance changed.
"Oh! This poster?! As a human your eyes are good too! Aye! He said they stole something valuable from the Academy, so they needed to be captured alive" he explained.
"Fuck the reason, the most important thing is the prize. He's worth 2 gold coins!" he said with sparkling eyes.
Humm, it's kind of suspicious. It was true that I just left them behind, and it could be that Aina panicked and did something without a second thought.
But there is Suzu. He would definitely not just stand by to see Aina steal something at the Academy.
In other words, this was a reversal of facts from the academy.
"thank you. I'll let you know if there's any progress on them." I bowed my head, saluted.
"How, Ren?" brother Edna approached when the guard had already passed.
"Eitherway. It's getting more confusing. But, there was a high chance that Suzu was involved in all of this. And this wouldn't be finished without talking directly to them." I could only sigh.
"Come on! I already know their position. All right, we'll meet Suzu, so better prepare each other!" I shook my hands, and took them away.
Yep. I already know their location. But how we get there, it's hard.
This [All Map Exploration] skill was very practical, but unfortunately it could not detect the terraced area. But I once used it in a Dungeon and it worked. Do I have to go inside first to uncover the map?
"Eh? Isn't that the mayor's daughter?" edna muttered softly while pointing at a daughter.
It was a child of about 7-8 years old, a cat-type Beast race, with red hair.
All around her were people of various races, who were staring at her like they were staring at money. It seems they are all bandits.
"alright. Looks like there's going to be a cliche pattern here. But it's good to keep an eye on it first." I nodded happily.
I'm taking gear to disguise myself as Nier, the Adventurer.
"alright. I have a plan. Brother, mother, let's wait and see what happens." I changed my lips. I love smiling like this, because it makes me look sneaky!
But brother Edna just gawked, looking back at the girl who began to be surrounded.
"Hey! What do you mean? Was it not clear that the boy would be attacked by the bandits? Aren't you going to help her?!" he pointed while half-shouting.
Hufft, the soul of justice is in action here. Honestly, it makes me have to grunt.
"Ahh, for now, just shut up first and put this on. We'll disguise ourselves as adventurers." I took some Suzu-like equipment, leaving us disguised as adventurers.
Brother Edna with a long sword, and mother with a stick like a mage. I really want to laugh seeing this combination.
"Don't laugh!" they yelled and hit me.
"Hey, you. Are you okay? Wh why? What's the matter until you ask for help?!" I can still hear the boy's voice despite eavesdropping from a distance.
Alright. Let's guess what's going to happen.
"HMMM!!" a stifled cry rang out, and when I peeked a little, I had already seen a sack of filthy sack that was quite large, moving slowly, before it finally stopped moving.
Humm, I wonder if a child's "fighting" is still popular here?
"More!" edna and Mom are starting to get noisy.
"Yes! I will definitely save him, in the end. Yep. In the end." I nodded in satisfaction to myself by repeating the "ultimately" part".
In the end, the three of us followed the bandits.
Bandits are weird, why are they so off guard? Though danger can target at any time!
Yahh, whatever. Importantly, this is how I saved the boy with his fainting time not too close. It'll be troublesome if I'm mistaken for the man who kidnapped her.
"Ah Ren's! You're letting them go now to follow and find out their base, aren't you?" brother Edna patted me on the shoulder, happy-looking.
Heh? Whatisit? I don't want to catch them all, honestly. They don't bother me, that's enough for me not to bother them.
"No. Let's just end this here." I've got a good spot to ambush them.
It was easy, because they were so weak, I just took the very back, making him faint without a sound.
I did it one by one, until finally there were only two people left.
"Hey, isn't this getting quieter?" one of them finally realized.
But, it's all been-
"Slowly." I appeared between the two, making them fall in one strike.
"All fainted. Target secured. Mission, done." I closed my eyes slowly, then picked up the sack containing the boy.
Waitaminute! Since when did my speech become like this?!
"Sir Edna! Mama! Please tie them up. It seems like they can make money." I raised an eyebrow, looking towards the body of the unconscious.
Brother Edna nodded clearly, while mother clenched her spirit hand. Uh, what makes him so excited?!
***
"Ren, how are the conditions." asked Edna quietly.
"His heart rate is normal, his breathing is good. In this way, he will wake up in a while." I managed to check on the state of the child.
Since now I can't use light magic or healing magic anymore, I have to remember a little about medicine in my previous world.
"Then, it's good. But, why-" Edna's question was cut off by a groaning voice in front of me.
The boy woke up from my mother's lap, and looked to the right and left.
He first saw the bandit, then immediately paled, almost even jumped up. Is he that scared?
But, once he realized they were bound, he started to weaken.
Next, he looked towards the three of us. I was lazy to say much, so I showed my Adventurer Guild member card.
"I'm an A-Rank Adventurer. I saved you. So, you can tell your house so I can drive you home." for now I'm just talking short, solid, and clear.
"Uhm. I've understood. Thank you for saving me, dear adventurer. I don't know what's gonna happen if you don't save me."
"Include me, I am Thui Ravinder, daughter of the mayor of Furyuun, Rice Ravinder." she lowered her head, introducing herself in the style of Princess.
Humm, nice attitude. At least, it looks like Edna's sister before she turned into the talkative one she is today.
But what makes me wonder, is his father's name really rice? That's laughable!
*Note: Rice\=English from rice
Oops! I almost laughed behind my black mask!