Seirei Gensouki's
Chapter 155: The Beginning of the Battle pt2
「In this case we will definitely not be able to stop it, surround it!」
"OF COURSE! 」
Arein and Lucci-i moved to surround Rio from both sides while exchanging information.
Their individual abilities were high but they still chose to cooperate. Capturing them without killing would be troublesome. ）
On the other hand, Rio calmly analyzed their abilities.
And as expected, they had ancient artifacts loaded with superior physical strengthening magic and thus their movements were better than a knight around their level.
And looking at their general combat speed, they were not inferior to Rio. But, it only spoke in terms of general combat speed.
And then, towards Arein-tachi who was circling around Rio to confuse him—,
（I don't want to show my spirit arts in front of as many people as possible but, I guess it can't help in this situation. ）
Rio looked at the other ambushers who were reduced to mere spectators and sighed.
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While Rio was engaged in a battle against Arein-tachi.
Christina-tachi is running on the highway. Although they did not run at top speed and were already out of breath, they continued to run nonstop.
「Haa, haaa …………. . 」
Just a little more and they would cross national borders and enter the territory of Galwark kingdom. It was the same as those who escaped from the search range of the Bertram kingdom army. So it's not strange for them to feel impatient.
However, Celia's expression wasn't so good. Rio is currently fighting against the bandits alone―― He is very sad and guilty when thinking about it.
Even though she did not even have any doubts about Rio's abilities, the problem she was worried about was the extremely guilty feeling caused by how she had always depended on him for everything.
At that time–,
（Celia. ）
「HYAAA! ? 」
Celia screamed in shock when she heard a voice that resembled Aisia in her head out of nowhere. A chill permeated his body as he continued to run forward.
(Quiet . It's me, Aisia. ）
Aisia's voice echoed in her head again. Celia started to look around uneasily but she was unable to find an Asian figure.
「A-Are you okay> Celia-san? 」
Kouta who was running next to him was asked that question with a rough breath.
「You, yes. I am fine . It's nothing, keep going. 」
Celia shook her head while showing her best smile.
（Have you calmed down? Now I'm talking right in your head. Since you can also convey your words to me directly, try for now）
Aisia's voice echoed in Celia's head again.
（Don't surprise me like that! Instead, what is this?）
Celia screamed as loud as possible, in her head.
（I made a temporary path with Celia. I made it so that I could convey my thoughts to you. ）
Thus, Aisia explained in an indifferent tone. Somehow Celia was too lazy to repay him.
（V-very convenient ability again I see. Where are you now?)
（Ah, so. So Haruto knew of the attack earlier because you were here, right?）
（…………. . Something like that . ）
The one who tried to ambush them was not a mere bandit, but, Aisia only agreed with him because she was unable to explain the situation in detail.
（……………. I wonder if Rio is alright? In the end, we left him. ）
（Yes. He'll be fine. ）
（So yes, thank goodness. ）
Celia really felt relieved when she heard Aisia's reply.
Besides, maybe we'll get in trouble too. ）
（……………. . You mean what?)
（An unpleasant presence suddenly appears in front of you. ) （Unpleasant presence?）
Celia asked in a curious tone when she suddenly heard the unpleasant news.
(It feels like a demon but, even more sinister, as if something is wrong with it. Probably the same as the one that appeared near Almond some time ago.） （It ............ ..）.
（I'm talking about the man who used demons to attack us as long as Haruto wasn't around. )
（But why now? Why aim for us now and in this place?）
Celia's expression turned grim as she recalled the previous incident. .
（……………. . I don't know But, it would be very dangerous if we suddenly met him in our current situation. That's why, I think I'll continue. ）
Asia started to think about what Celia said but she casually changed the subject because nothing came to her mind. .
（. Let me ask you a question, there are no demons near us right?）
It would be troublesome if they were attacked by baited demons like yesterday – So Celia asked that question as she predicted that possibility. .
(May not . It is difficult to search even with spirit arts because we passed through uneven spots but, I have yet to detect a place where a large amount of magic is present within a one kilometer radius. ）
It seemed that Aisia had also predicted it would happen and thus used a detection-type spirit art beforehand.
（O-One kilometer ………. . Pretty much. Thank you very much . But, to make you do something as dangerous as that ………. ）
（Don't worry, Celia. Because Haruto was left to protect you for me ………. In addition, stay alert as there are some reactions of magical power in the area. I won't be able to contact you after I leave this place. ）
（. Be careful . ）
Celia agreed with a stiff face.
After Rio and Aisia left, the only ones who could protect Christina were her and Vanessa.
Kouta and Rui were still there but, they were nothing more than a pair of normal youths. They can't be relied upon— So he thought,
（Then, I'll be gone for a while. ）
After saying those words with her usual monotonous voice, Aisia preceded them in her spirit form.
Although Celia was unable to see it, Aisia had already flown through the air easily.
（What's happening now? Do you guys know something ………. . Rio, Aisia?）
So such a question remained in Celia's head.