Vol. 3 - Ch. 135 - Katariona Rescues Her Classmates From a Trap
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After entrusting the students on the fourth level to the Magic Academy staff, Tojurou-san activated the transfer stone that he received from the staff. It is a transfer stone to go to the 20th level.
Since time was of the essence, Tojurou-san and Kikuno-sama decided to go to the 20th level immediately, and designated some students to search the area. That is Chris, my brother, and me.
It is needless to ask why he chose us. Because they knew what we were capable of.
"Why is it that this always happens during orientation?"
As usual, Tojurou-san, who was still suffering from transference sickness, was complaining and retching.
Prescribing an anti-nausea medicine potion, I hand it to Chris.
"Chris, give it to Tojurou-sensei to drink."
"Why me?"
"Just do it."
I chuckled as I pushed Chris's back.
"You're looking evil again, Rio."
"Nowhere near as much as Big Brother."
We waited for Tojurou-san to revive and then headed out to explore.
"I wonder if the people trapped are safe?"
"How did they get near it when there's a map?"
"Did they step on the wrong magic circle by mistake?"
It happens to beginners.
"Kikuno, do you think you can detect it?"
"A little further. Oh, dear? More than one person has fallen."
That means that the whole team was trapped.
At that moment--
"Kyaaaaaah!"
A scream echoed through the floor.
We were startled to see a figure running frantically toward us, screaming.
The students who had been transported by the trap magic circle were the members of Charlotte's team.
Charlotte noticed us and came running toward us. With a monster!
"Sieg! Go!"
"Yes! Master!"
Tojurou-san and my brother pulled out their swords and like a gale, they slashed at the monster.
The monster was a goblin general. They are the higher species of goblins, but they are no match for Tojurou-san and Brother. After all, they have slain a dragon before.
The goblin general gave a desperate scream and vanished under their swords.
"Charlotte-sama! It is dangerous to act alone."
It seems that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince has followed Charlotte.
"Richard-samaa! I was so scared!"
Charlotte plunged into the crown prince's chest.
"What the heck is that? The monsters were defeated by Tojurou and Seig-sama. Naturally, you should thank them first."
Chris muttered in disgust.
"Rio?"
Leon appeared with the other students.
"Leon! Did you fall into the trap too? Weren't you on another team?"
"No. I saw the team in front of us step into the magic circle, so I reached out as quickly as I could and was pulled in as well."
The Crown Prince disappeared after Charlotte, who was frightened by the monster and had fled, so Leon must have protected the other students.
"I'm glad we found them. Let's go back to the surface before other monsters attack us."
Although Kikuno-sama seemed to be smiling, a bluish streak was popping on her forehead. She seems to be very angry!
The transfer stone is for a one-way trip up to the 20th level, so the only way back is to walk to the location of the transfer magic circle.
Tojurou-san and Kikuno-sama led the way, followed by my brother and Chris. In the middle are His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Charlotte. The other students walked after them. As for the rear guard, Leon and I were in charge.
His Royal Highness the Dauphin was supposed to be partnered with my brother, but Charlotte clung to him and wouldn't leave his side, so we had no choice but to have him walk in the middle.
"Is that girl Charlotte a fool?"
Leon was conversing with me telepathically. His voice sounded dumbfounded.
"She's not stupid, generally speaking. She even managed to frame me in my previous life. Just, when it comes to the crown prince, her head turns into a flower garden."
"That's what they call stupidity."
"Leon."
"What is it?"
"I'm glad you're all right."
Leon took my hand. And changed the way we joined our hands, alternately intertwining our fingers.
"Kya! Couple hold!"
"Shut up and keep walking."
Just as we were about to reach the location of the transfer magic circle, we were surrounded by a group of goblins, including goblin mages, goblin shamans, and other higher goblin species.
These goblins have the wisdom of a small child. If you underestimate them as mere goblins and let your guard down, you will lose your life. Because of their childlike wisdom, they employ tactics that adults would never think of. They are rather troublesome monsters.
"Kikuno! Please cover me. Chris! Don't let them get too close to the rear. Use the wind to create a barrier. Yurie! Leon! Take care of the Crown Prince and the other students. Sieg! Come with me."
Everyone followed Tojurou-san's lead.
Together with my brother, Tojurou-san charged toward the goblin horde.
"The "Sword Saint of the Wind" is amazing. He can assess a situation and make instantaneous judgments. He would make a good general in the army."
He is good at running head-on into the front. Probably not a suitable general.
Charlotte still clung to the Crown Prince's arm and wouldn't let go. I wonder if she knows what's going on.
If she can use Light Magic then she could be a real weapon against the monsters. I wish she would at least try to intimidate them.
"Rio! Behind you!"
Chris's voice startled me. I turned around to see another group of goblins approaching behind us.
"Charlotte-sama. I'm sorry, but I need you to let go of my arm. We must fight the goblins."
"But I'm scared!"
Despite the Crown Prince saying so, Charlotte would not let go of his arm.
"Good. Your Highness Richard. Protect Miss Charlotte. I will take care of the rear."
"But! Leon ......"
The Crown Prince, who was about to say something, was restrained by a hand, and Leon rushed out.
"Let's go! Rio!"
"All right, Leon! Plant magic!"
The wood barrier was instantly set up in front of the Crown Prince and the others. It's an application of magical barriers.
"Your Royal Highness! Please don't move anywhere!"
"Rio! Leon!"
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TL: Ooh~ a fight scene and more context clues! Did Charlotte have a hand in this? Or was this truly an accident? Anyway, hope you enjoyed and happy reading~!