Plain Girl Hero of Darkness
Dragon versus Tiger! - (3)

Sacred Winged Legion, Central Guards

「Hah? Uhhh! Sir Johann, this is terrible! Lady Amelia's unit has been besieged by the enemy, we must save her!」

Senior Centurion Angelica Brenda who was holding the telescope with one hand shouted, and Johann could not hold his breath.

「Saving? It's easy for you to say it, but I doubt the enemy will let us through. Or do you want to bring enemies too?」

Shortly after Amelia's vanguard fought the enemy, Johann's Central Guards also clashed with the Stonians. On this different battlefield, Johann's forces fought seamlessly due to enormous moral differences.

However, the Central Guards numbered only ten thousand, and Johann could not set aside an army to fight the Stonians who numbered twenty thousand.

「I don't want to say this, but—」

「What do you want from me?」

「Do you need to ask? Sir Johann can blow them up with your Magic, just one blast alone is enough.」

Angelica jumped up and down with her arms swinging around. Every time he jumped, the thing on his back would clatter noisily.

The girl's Claymore doesn't match her petite body at all, but she is one of the Twelve Winged Guards guarding the 『Gate of One』, known as the 『Cleaving Angelica』

「Speaking is easy, but to clarify, My magic is exhausting. If I really explode like you said, then my mana will run out in an instant. 」

「It's okay to spend where you are?」

Angelica tilted her little head in confusion. Johann looked at her without saying a word. Exhausted mana meant death, he should have heard it in the story before going to bed.

「Omong blank what did you say?」

「Hmm? I'm not saying nonsense?」

Angelica did not make any sign of sticking her head up.

(Am I wrong?)

For a moment, the faces of many women flashed through Johann's mind. Come to think of it, this involves the roots of Magic, and is not common knowledge.

He eventually concludes that Angelica does know about the deadly effects of mana.

「Hah ... So, you say it's okay even if I die?」

Angelica smiles.

「It's impossible. Even if you forget about our date and go to meet other girls, I don't mind ~ in the least.」

Angelica's unexpected vile words stunned Johann.

「I think it's ~ young and energetic silver haired girl who is very very beautiful ~」

Angelica deliberately let out her voice, and looked at him with her moist purple eyes. She was as cute as the little creature — unfortunately, there was a sharp light inside her eyes like a sword made by an expert. It was clear that Angelica was furious, but Johann was stunned because she misunderstood.

「Oh, you're talking about that guy.」

「Which person?」

Angelica narrowed her eyes with a faint smile. Sensing the danger, Johann quickly changed his tone.

「Ahem, I'm just talking to myself. Besides, I haven't forgotten my promise with you, Angelica. It was an investigative mission passed down directly from the Holy Angel, so how else. And the subject just so happens to be a pretty girl.」

Johann emphasized the word 『by chance.』 This time Johann did not exaggerate his words. This is a simple truth, and he need not feel guilty—

「Eh? Isn't that weird ~ 」

Angelica placed her index finger on her cheek and tilted her head, explaining that she wanted to say something.

Johann felt bad, but gestured for him to continue.

「Because, I heard that ~ Sir Johann volunteered for the task, right ~? And you know from the beginning that the subject is beautiful, correct ~?」

「……」

「Hmm? Why didn't you say anything, Sir Johann ~?」

Angelica looked at him as if he was trash walking around, and Johann decided to shut up. No, that's his only option. It's true she volunteered, knowing that Olivia was beautiful.

(But why does Angelica know all that?)

It's only natural that Johann was curious. The culprit, Johann, would keep it a secret, and he didn't think Angelica could investigate all of it herself.

As Angelica's stubborn gaze made Johann wrinkle his body, an idea popped into his mind.

(So! Must be Miss Amelia. It all makes sense if he was the one raving to Angelica— Cih! It sucks ...).

Amelia's social skills are pathetic, but somehow relate well to Angelica. Upon seeing the two visiting the accessory store, Johann rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

Amelia may have liked Angelica's outspoken character— after all, this is the situation that Johann experienced.

Johann coughed loudly several times and ordered Angelica with a serious face.

「Keel aside trivial issues, Third Company is in a bit of trouble. Send Ninth Company to support immediately!」

「Ahh! You switch topics! 」

Johann waved his hand, pushing Angelica's finger that almost touched his face.

「I don't change the topic.」

「Muu! Really now, Sir Johann is too cunning.」.

Angelica grumbled softly as she relayed accurate instructions to a messenger. Shortly thereafter, the Ninth Company went to strengthen the Third Company.

「-So, we still can't save Lady Amelia?」

Angelica spoke of reinforcements again with serious eyes. She was clearly worried about Amelia.

「As I've said, we can't send any soldiers. I know how you feel, but it's impossible now.」

「Can we ask Holy Legate Lara for help?」

In exchange for an answer, Johann gently patted Angelica's silky white hair as she proposed an alternative. Angelica said 「Don't think you can divert everything with this」, but she still obediently let Johann pat her on the head.

「If she feels it is dangerous, Holy Legate Lara will take action without us asking for it ... Don't worry, Chiliarch is not just a pretty form.」

He may have said that, but Johann is not sure either. No matter how powerful the Magic was, in the end, it was used by humans. Just a little overdone and he might die too. However, Johann did not expect the smart Amelia would fall without a fight.

「That may be true..」

Angelica swallowed the rest of her words, but her expression clearly looked pouted. Johann understood he could not accept this completely because he did not see it.

「Think about that. It might be fine for Holy Legate Lara, but if I help her, she will hold a grudge forever. How arrogant Amelia is. 」

「Ya You are right..」

She thought about Amelia's personality, and Angelica couldn't help but smile. At this moment, Johann suddenly felt a cold wave. Which waves can only be felt by the Witches—

(Miss Amelia used that spell, yes.)

Angelica looked at Johann who suddenly smiled wryly.

「Your worries are in vain, Angelica.」

「Ehh? What do you mean?」

「I feel a disturbance on mana power, it must be Miss Amelia using high level Magic.」

「High level magic? What is high-level Magic?」

Angelica's eyes sparkled. She must have expected a glamorous spell, and Johann frowned.

「Better you don't know, you might not be able to swallow your food.」

「Ehh ~ says it like it makes me even more curious ~」

Angelica puffed her cheeks and hugged Johann's arm. He wanted to ignore it, but Angelica showed no signs of giving up.

...****************...

...To Be Continue's...