Bab 15: Happy Ending?
In the underground sewer corridor, Leonardo Novalion
I ran while carrying Celeste on my back.
After defeating that scumbag with Sekhmet's help, I carried the still unconscious Celeste on my back, and we ran in this underground channel towards the exit using a map.
The thought of going back and checking on Ursine briefly crossed my mind. However, I quickly dismissed it and made my priorities clear; first and foremost, I had to bring Celeste to safety place before doing anything else.
I had a feeling that if I was too impulsive here, I would mess everything up.
"Retreating is the right choice. If it was Ursine, the bear wouldn't die even if it suffered a lot of damage. It's most likely that it has returned to Rex's inventory before falling to the bottom of that hole."
That's how my Saga, Sekhmet, analyzed the situation we had just been through.
"Your knowledge of the mechanisms of this world is broader than mine, huh?"
She also seemed to know about Rex and Ursine even though they had never met before.
I mean, that's very strange because she was just born.
Hmm, does Sekhmet also have memories of when she was in her zero form?
"By the way, Sekhmet..."
I don't know why I hesitated when I called her name.
Even though she said she was born from my body, mind, and soul. To be honest, I felt a little awkward with the girl next to me.
I mean, you see, when I thought that this Extremely beautiful girl was something born from within me, there was a somewhat strange feeling that rose within me.
"What's the matter, master?" Sekhmet said with a soft but slightly sensual voice.
There it is.
in accordance with the Arabian Night dancer-style clothing she's wearing. Sekhmet has a soft, sensual, and low-pitched voice.
"What is Saga Type Servant?" I said, while looking at her.
Sekhmet said she was a Saga Type-Servant with Armament. As far as I know, Sunshine once said that a Saga Type Armament is a Type Saga that takes the form of a weapon or armor used by players.
But what is Type-Servant? At least it's not part of the four basic categories mentioned by Sunshine.
"Ah...maybe I should say this first, but Saga TYPE: Servant is very, very rare, you know? You should contemplate how blessed you are and thank me."
Well, I'm really grateful not only because Sekhmet may be a rare type, but she also answered my call in a critical moment earlier.
"That's right, I feel like a blessed person with you by my side."
I said that half-jokingly and half-seriously.
"... "
Sekhmet couldn't reply to anything as her face and ears turned red.
'Heh, what an easy girl'
"Easy girl?"
For a moment, my steps froze upon hearing that ice-cold tone.
Can she read my mind too?
"Yes, that's right! And what do you mean by 'easy girl'?! Are you not grateful for getting me? Aren't you hitting the jackpot?! Look at my beauty! And my rarity! How disappointing for you?!"
"Oh no, that's not what I meant. That's not the meaning of my words earlier. I meant your personality..."
"Huh?! So did you just tease a pure girl like me! Just like that! Don't you have any shame, my master?!"
"..what's wrong with you? Also, you haven't answered my question."
Is this girl going through her period or something? Why is she suddenly becoming sensitive?
"Ahem," the girl cleared her throat l. "Type-Servant is basically a hybrid... a Saga that is a combination of two different types of Saga. The "with-Armament" part indicates that I can transform into a different type."
"So, you are a Saga Type-Servant who can transform into an Armament-type."
Ohh.
Basically, I understand why she's so proud of herself.
"Then what do you mean by 'transform into a different type'?"
"When Saga evolves, its form changes as well. The characteristic of the Armament Type is usually a weapon that grows stronger every Evolutions."
I understand what she means. Sekhmet is a Saga that can transform into a weapon, because her first form is a spear, so when she evolves to the next form, her weapon form will change.
But man...
The way she talks is annoying, she explains but doesn't give a conclusion to what she's saying. Sekhmet seems to be the type who likes to say something indirectly.
'Wait, am I stupid for not understanding her words right away?!'
"That's right," she answered briefly and succinctly when she read my thoughts.
"You're such a-"
"-Also," Sekhmet interrupted, "I'm a girl just for you, so I'm not an Easy girl."
"..."
What is this?
What kind of girl dares to say such embarrassing things?
But I'm sure, my face is blushing just like hers now.
After that, we couldn't have any other conversation until the entrance to the sewer disposal exit was in front of us. We finally got out of this stinky, grimy place.
But the sight that greeted us was no less harsh.
For a moment, I took a deep breath as the scenery around me entered my view.
The scenery around us was full of destruction and gloom. Buildings that used to be ramshackle were now shattered, shapeless, and collapsed into the ground. In the distance, black smoke billowed from various places, a sure sign of the destruction that had occurred.
The more we surveyed the area, the clearer it became that the slum area was no different from a sea of rubble and ruins. Destruction so total that it was difficult to imagine anything could be saved from the wreckage.
What really happened?
Tkp, tak, tak.
As I looked at the destruction in front of me, I heard the sound of many footsteps behind me. If I listened carefully, it was the sound of the horse's footsteps, a group of them.
Damn, is Barbarossa still alive?
Or is it her friends?
Whatever it is, I have to get out of here immediately.
"Wait, Master," Sekhmet said, stopping me from escaping.
"Not now-"
"Celeste!"
As I was about to ask why she was acting like this in this situation, a familiar girl's voice from the back corridor we had passed through called out to the girl I was carrying, Liana, who had given me this quest.
Suddenly, as soon as she saw us, she stopped a group of cavalry behind her and ran towards us.
"You're the one from before... why are you here?"
She looked at me, with a surprised expression on her face.
Unlike when she bumped into me in the capital, Liana was now wearing knight's armor that suited her. Although, the seemingly strong equipment was now full of dents and covered in dust.
And then, Liana's expression hardened after seeing the condition of her half-naked and blood-covered little sister.
"She doesn't have any serious injuries for now, but you should take her to someone more knowledgeable to check her condition further."
A sigh of relief could be heard from her mouth after hearing my words.
I handed over the still unconscious Celeste towards him.
"Thank you so much for... Protecting my little sister... Truly, thank you....!"
then she hugged Celeste while thanking me, tears flowing from his eyes.
"Well.. you're welcome."
This is embarrassing.
I have no idea how to respond to his words.
"Good. You should thank my Master and, moreover, Sekhmet who is here."
... And that's how my Saga's answer was.
Oh, I understand. Sekhmet likes to say things indirectly, but she also enjoys looking down on others.
The personality she has is not similar to mine.
"Master? So you are a Saga? you must also be the Master chosen by Saga... but still, with a humanoid-shaped saga, it's almost like...."
Liana said while looking back and forth towards us.
"Lia..na."
Celeste, who was still in Liana's embrace, woke up and looked confused at the situation.
Of course, Liana had changed Celeste's clothes to something more appropriate.
"Celeste!"
Liana shouted while hugging Celeste tighter.
Finally, when I observed the two siblings, who were embracing and crying,
<Objective of Quest "Saving the Missing Person——Celeste R. Astrea" has been achieved.>
With this, a happy ending has been achieved for this quest.
Maybe.
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