The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 252 Even if it's a trap

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

The content written in the special edition that was distributed can be summarized as follows:

Many of the strongest species were found to be lurking in the capital, planning acts of terrorism.

The hero Arios, who discovered this, captured the strongest species.

Although the strongest species are being held in check by magic restraints, they cannot be left unattended for too long.

The culprits are heinous criminals who planned acts of terrorism.

While the strongest species are not affiliated with the state, their crimes are severe and they are deemed deserving of punishment.

As a result...

The execution of the strongest species will be carried out the next day.

The execution site is the "Earth's Wedge," an archaeological site outside the capital, designated in case of emergency.

Naturally, entry is prohibited for anyone except authorized personnel.

The archaeological site will be heavily guarded.

That's what was written.

Sarya, who had been peeking from the side, had a bitter expression.

"Is this... a trap, isn't it?"

"Yes... I think so."

It's probably something Arios set up. He probably realized that magical tools had been switched in these two days. The magical tools contain a video of me killing adventurers, but if it's found out to be a forgery, Arios' situation will worsen. Or maybe it won't just worsen. There may be such an important truth contained in it.

If Arios, who lost it, is in a hurry...

However, finding me, who is lurking in the capital, and extracting the secret of the magical tool will be difficult.

So he probably thought I should come to him. And then, he would take everyone hostage...

"Damn it!"

Uncontrollable anger welled up, and I inadvertently raised my voice. I wanted to kick the chair in a fit of rage, but I managed to restrain myself.

Doing something like that would only frighten Sarya and... giving in to emotions wouldn't achieve anything.

"Rain."

Sarya gently held my hand.

"Sarya...?"

"I don't think it will make much of a difference if I say this in a situation like this, but... let me say it anyway. Please calm down."

"..."

"Becoming heated here and succumbing to emotions won't help anyone. It's not allowed. So... it may be difficult, and you may feel impatient... please, be yourself, Rain."

"Myself..."

Warmth seemed to flow from Sarya's hand, which was connected to mine. Filled with that warmth, I naturally calmed down.

Phew... I let out a small sigh.

Then I smiled.

"Thank you, Sarya. Thanks to you, I was able to regain myself."

"Rain... I'm glad. Even if it's just a little, could I be of help?"

"You're quite modest, Sarya. You've helped me several times, and you just helped me now... you've been a great help. Thank you."

"Good. If I could be of help to you, Rain."

Sarya smiled as if a flower had blossomed. Her smile was very beautiful. I felt calm again.

"But still... Arios. To do something so elaborate... huh?"

I suddenly had a question.

If you do something so big, wouldn't the word spread around normally? I can't believe that the king would allow such a ridiculous thing...

When I asked Sarya about this doubt, she looked troubled.

"Well... it seems that my father is currently away from the capital on official business..."

"Huh? Even if I say it myself, while Sarya was missing, her father prioritized official business?"

"Well, that's just the kind of person my father is."

"I see."

There was undeniable persuasiveness in that. I've only met him a few times, but he seemed like a very rational person. He would be concerned about his daughter, but he probably wouldn't bend official business for it.

"As for what to do from now on... I plan to return to the castle."

Sarya spoke with a determined look in her eyes.

"Arios-sama is a hero and holds significant influence and power, but... even so, we cannot allow such actions. I will go to the castle and talk to those in authority to stop this foolishness."

"No... before that, would you analyze the magical tool?"

I disagreed with Sarya-sama's idea.

She tilted her head.

"Do you want to prioritize analyzing the magical tool?"

"With such an elaborate plan, it's highly likely that Arios has been making preparations in various places. It might be typical of Arios not to think about what happens afterward, but... in any case, if it comes to a point where they have to choose between your words and Arios' words..."

"Even my words could be seen as lies..."

"Yes, that possibility can't be denied."

"In that case, if I go to the castle..."

"No, there's a way for you to be believed here."

"How... oh, you mean to analyze the magical tool and provide evidence?"

"Exactly."

Sarya-sama is indeed sharp. She quickly grasped my thoughts.

"If we can provide evidence that Arios is plotting something, they might be more inclined to listen to us than Arios' words. We might be able to stop this farce."

"The necessary evidence is... inside this magical tool, right?"

I looked at the magical tool placed on the table.

"Sarya-sama, how much longer will the analysis take?"

"That's... it's more complicated than I thought..."

She looked troubled.

"No matter how urgently I work on it, I think it will take at least another half day... until tomorrow."

It's nighttime now... it will be morning on the day of the execution.

Then I'll head to the castle, present the evidence, convince them, and put a stop to this...

No, it's taking too long.

Arios might anticipate our moves and accelerate the execution time.

If it's still within today, there might be a chance...

If the analysis takes until tomorrow, I can't be sure how things will unfold.

What should I do?

How can I help everyone?

Just thinking about that, I came to a certain conclusion.

"Sorry, Sarya-sama, can you continue with the analysis? Is that alright?"

"But, that means..."

"I will take separate action."

"Could it be..."

"I will... go to help everyone."

"That's... it's dangerous! This is undoubtedly a trap! Even so, you're going to stick your neck out like this..."

"I understand. But, whether it's a trap or not, if it's for the sake of helping everyone, I will dive right in."

Even if it's a trap.

No matter what happens.

I'm not like Arios.

I won't abandon my comrades.

I'll definitely save my precious friends!

"Rain-san... understood. I won't say anything more. I'm sorry, I'm so frustrated that I'm a woman at times like this. No matter how many words I use, there's no way to reach a determined man."

"I'm sorry... for all you've done, for worrying about us..."

"No, it has come to this, and this might be the real you, Rain-san. Our time together has been short, but I feel like I've gradually come to understand you."

"Well, thank you."

For just this moment...

I might be impudent, but I felt like Sarya-sama was like a friend.

"From now on, I'll prepare for tomorrow. I'll do everything I can."

"That's good, but... this one."

Sarya-sama removed the necklace she was wearing and placed it around my wrist.

"This has become a sort of magical tool... I've changed the registered information to have you as the owner now, and you can activate it by imbuing it with magic."

"What's its effect?"

I asked about the magical tool's effect from Sarya-sama, and after listening my eyes widened involuntarily.

"You had such a magical tool..."

"Well, I'm the third in line for the throne, and I am a princess after all. Perhaps there may be times when I have to speak in place of my father to reach many people in case of an emergency. As a precaution, I keep it with me. My elder brother and elder sister also have the same ones."

"I see... as expected of royalty."

The magical tool entrusted to Sarya-sama seemed capable of quickly reversing my and Arios' positions.

I felt grateful to Sarya-sama once again.

Now... it's time for the showdown.

I will definitely save everyone!

TL Note- The climax of this arc begins.

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