EP10. Witch Hunt (3)
Sean grabbed his messy head and got out of bed.
He said that he had only had a few sips, and he thought that alcohol was not really compatible with him.
“It seems like a lot of time has passed…”
Apart from the hangover, I thought that the feeling of having a good night’s sleep might be because I slept for a long time.
When I left the room and looked around the first floor, I immediately felt that there were fewer customers than usual.
Sean went up again and knocked on the door where Levy was staying.
······.
Has it not happened yet? There was no reaction from the room.
Certainly she was convinced that it might be because of Levine, who had drunk more of her than he did yesterday.
However, when something ominous happened, Sean went down to the first floor and asked the innkeeper.
“Did you see my party leaving?”
“Oh, that lady? I went out in the morning as usual. Why?”
“····No. It’s nothing.”
Sean went back to his room, sat down on the bed, and thought.
It was obvious where Levy was headed. She said she went out as usual, so she must have gone to the tower.
The important thing is that the owner of the tower is none other than the witch’s child.
“Ha ha… What do we do?”
I thought he must have understood when I talked to him yesterday.
No, this was clearly his own fault. Hadn’t she been aware from the start that Levy was drinking her and she could be insane.
Then, while keeping herself as sane as possible, she should have informed Levy again early the next day.
But he couldn’t wake up drunk and couldn’t stop Levy from falling into a crisis.
So what does a shield mean? Has she already forgotten her resolve to be her shield to protect Levi?
Shawn blamed himself, but he knew he couldn’t stay this way.
When she realizes her fault, she should act as quickly as possible. If you do something wrong, a problem that ends up as a simple mistake can become a regret that can’t be corrected.
It’s still a long way until the hour we’re supposed to meet. Sean left the inn immediately.
The destination is the same sepia lodging as yesterday. It was toward the General Union Sanctuary.
***
“… That’s a big deal.”
After hearing Sean’s explanation, Edward shook his head with a serious expression.
Sephia and Tina, who were listening together, couldn’t even say a bright expression even if they were empty words.
“Then we have no choice but to revise our plan.”
“If it is a crystal…?”
“We have to go right into the tower, hunt the witch’s child, and rescue Levi.”
Edward reacted negatively to Tina’s words.
“That is not a matter to be hastily decided. The tower is the witch’s house. As originally planned, it is safe to lure the witch out of her tower.”
“I know. But if there are three witch hunters, even in a witch’s house, hunting is not too much.”
At Tina’s confident assertion, Edward also groaned and fell into trouble.
Sepia, who was listening to the conversation between the two, intervened and raised a question.
“Why are you hunting in such a hurry? Are there any guarantees that the witch will hurt her levi? Levy knows that even though she has been in and out of the tower for several days before, she is safe.”
“Miss Sephia is right. The witch will also maintain her usual cautious attitude.”
The conversation between the three continued without a break. Tina firmly shook her head at the two’s argument, denying their words with a single knife.
“You shouldn’t underestimate the witch’s child. She’s a mind-reading witch. Have you heard?”
“Hmm…”
“Witch children have special powers. They are often described as hunting, but keep in mind that they are never prey.”
“So shouldn’t we be more careful? Even if it means a little sacrifice…”
Edward muttered, but no one knew what he meant.
Sean couldn’t do anything but chew on his lips and wait for their conversation.
After all, it was Shawn who needed their help. The thing I was most desperate for right now was Sean.
“…I don’t think what you just said or done is appropriate for a person who serves the God of Mercy.”
“Yes. I was a little excited. I apologize to everyone.”
“Of course, witch hunters must prioritize killing witches. I believe it will ultimately bring the best results.”
Tina said that, but she didn’t change her opinion at all. Edward was the same.
The position of each was firm, and there was no retreat. In the end, there was only one way.
“Then we have to decide by majority vote.”
“····It’s not the best, but I can’t help it, even if it’s the next best thing.”
“How do I deal with Sean’s comments?”
“It should be reflected. Even if it’s temporary, he’s also a companion who decided to join us on this hunt.”
Edward unexpectedly accepted Shawn’s opinion. It seemed to plainly reveal his naivety. No, it was close to the firm belief that the old man had accumulated throughout his life.
So, following Sean’s hunting accompaniment, Elioden’s witch hunter decided on the second agenda.
“Two votes for and two votes against. It’s a tie.”
“·······.”
Sean did not resent sepia. Her choice was, in a way, natural.
If sticking to the original plan is far more likely to succeed, shouldn’t it be so?
On the contrary, Tina, who actively approves, is close to abnormal.
After everyone was silent, Shaun finally opened his mouth and asked.
“····What now?”
“What? Originally, there is only one way to do this, right?”
Is there a way? As Sean looked at Edward with a puzzled look, the old man pulled something out of his arms. What came out of the pocket was a small fairy tale.
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“We have to leave it up to God. Do we need time to pray to our respective gods?”
Sean was confused. It was too light to be serious, and everyone’s reaction was calm to be a joke. Apparently, the answer was serious.
“The front side is yes. The reverse side is reversed.”
Edward threw a coin right away with a simple rule, caught it, and covered the back of his hand.
‘It’s going to be whatever it is.’
There is no particular god that he believes in, but Shawn unknowingly came up with the god of prophecy.
Whether it’s heresy, fraud, or whatever, I want you to help me just once. I begged so
After slowly raising the back of his hand and looking at the coin, Edward calmly announced the result.
“It’s the front side.”
Front. Was in favor The witch hunter goes to her tower to kill her witch.
“It seems the God of Truth has answered my prayers.”
“Hmm. I also prayed to the god of mercy. How about Miss Sepia?”
“Of course, I also prayed to the god of purification.”
You really prayed. Even though it must be a serious situation, Sean let out a short laugh.
Does that mean that God really heard prayers and made decisions?
“There is one more god on our side, but I never thought I would lose. This is really surprising.”
“Perhaps the God of Mercy and the God of Purification decided yes was the right decision.”
“Maybe. Or maybe the god you believe in gave you strength.”
When Edward said that while looking at Sean, the boy only let out an embarrassing laugh.
That can’t be. Even though he tried to deny that it was nonsense, Sean recalled the God of Prophecy and Rielcia.
***
As they headed for the tower, they scattered and went separately. It was to make the necessary preparations for the witch hunt in a hurry.
Of course, Sean, who had nothing special to prepare, naturally joined Tina.
“Don’t worry too much. As Sepia said, nothing would have happened to Levy.”
“····Then why did you agree?”
When Sean asked, Tina let out with her wry smile.
“…Well. Maybe he was forced to because he wanted to pay off his debt to Levi.”
“········.”
I don’t know anything else, but Tina is regretting and reflecting on what happened then. At least she was certain of that one thing. So Sean told Tina.
“I told you, Levy will not hate Tina.”
“····Is it really so?”
“Sure. You became Levi’s friend. Levy rarely makes friends, but once he does he won’t let go.”
Actually, even Sean wasn’t sure. He said that the Levi he described was the Levi of his childhood, and the Levi of now has changed a bit. After the monster attack on the village, Levi became more closed than before.
He, of course, continued to be friends with Lielcia, Epinel, and Paulo, whom he was originally close with.
Will the same be true for Tina, who left the village and is only a brief relationship with her?
Of course, now was not the time to ponder such issues. And if this witch hunt goes well, wouldn’t Levi feel grateful to Tina? Then, the current concern is just a trivial problem.
Sean decided to focus on the now.
The two eventually arrived at the lodging where Tina was staying. It was a location not too far from where Sepia was staying.
“Come in and wait.”
“Yes.”
Shaun didn’t decline Tina’s offer. As soon as she entered her room, her scent enveloped her nose.
Come to think of it, even if it was a temporary dorm, she was entering a room of the opposite s*x. Being so conscious, I felt a strange feeling for some reason. When I went to Sepia’s dorm, there were always three other people with me.
But aren’t the two of us alone now?
Sean immediately shook his head and dismissed his nonsense. She can’t afford to be in a situation where Levy might be in danger right now.
“When will the preparations be finished?”
“Wait a minute. It is over now.”
Tina answered Sean, grabbing something of her own. Seeing that, Sean asked out of curiosity.
“But what are you packing?”
“Silver bolt and holy water. And other miscellaneous things.”
“Ah…”
As a boy who likes adventure stories and heroic stories, Sean was well aware of the use of silver to fight evil. Of course, I don’t know if it really works.
“Does it really work?”
“Hmm. Should I do that? It’s not particularly lethal to witches. However, she is no different from a magic potion when it comes to purifying the monsters or curses summoned by witches.”
In other words, it can help catch the witch, but it means that it is ambiguous to play a decisive role.
Of course, it’s true that you have to overcome monsters and curses, but in the end, it doesn’t do any special damage to the witch, who is your main target.
“Now, Sean, take a bottle of holy water with you.”
“Thank you. . . . Is this expensive?”
“Hmm. I don’t know the exact price, but only the apostles of God can make it, so it’s hard for ordinary people to get it, right?”
“Then I should use it carefully.”
“Don’t worry about that. It’s easy to find now.”
At Tina’s advice, Shawn nodded and took the holy water. The two left the inn and headed straight for the tower. When I went to the previously mentioned location, Edward and Sepia were also ready and waiting. Sean watched the three of them carefully.
Edward had gauntlets made of silver. Tina prepared a crossbow and a dagger.
And Sepia wielded a vicious silver mace that was completely out of touch with her delicate features.
····Why does it remind me of the cold corpses of the thieves I saw a while ago?
“Okay then, let’s start right away.”
“Yes. Then the witch hunt begins.”
The four headed for the tower. I looked up and saw a huge tower. The tower that caught my attention the most when I first came to Elioden. It’s only been a few days since I came here with Levi to ask about the magic book.
After just a few days, you’re back to hunt witches. It didn’t feel right.
“Please stop.”
The voice I heard was not unfamiliar. It’s a voice I heard once.
The Count’s maid who guided Sean. Sophie stopped them in front of the tower’s gates.
“Looking at his appearance, he doesn’t appear to be a guest.”
“Couldn’t it be a guest who just returned from a battle?”
“There is no need for gossip. I only kill those who harm my master.”
She drew her dagger from her bosom. It’s the start of a battle.