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Chapter 57 Part 5 – One of the Seven Phantoms, Addis the Faceless in hot pursuit!! Oh no, you pervert!! As we are cornered by invisible attacks, that guy appears before us for the first time in a long time.

I was so startled that I almost fell and I hurriedly clung to Bradd like a koala.

A knee-length ship captain’s uniform in hunter-green color caught my eye.
The embroidery in gold thread shone in the moonlight. Then there were the aged leather boots.
I could smell the sea breeze.
The guy with brown bangs tinged with orange color that covered his eyes pointed at Addis.
Then he slowly moved his finger.

Addis stopped in his tracks.

「…… You just suddenly popped out of nowhere. Who are you? You …… That place where you just pointed at …… Could it be that you have the power to see my true appearance?」

「…… Do you think I’m going to tell you that? No one would be stupid enough to reveal their cards to someone they are about to fight.」

That guy laughed fearlessly.

「…… It looks like you’re the type that’s going to do whatever you want. From here on, we’ll be helping you out in the battle. First off, I’ll give you this as a substitute for the greeting. Take it.」

He quickly raised one of his hands up, then at the same time as he swung his hand downward, he continuously released arrows that sliced through the darkness.
The treetops that were in the way of the arrows were easily pierced through with a bang and all of the arrows were heading toward Addis.

「…… Tch!! It seems that there are others who can see my true appearance. How troublesome ……!!」

Addis clicked his tongue and jumped back.
The arrows struck the ground and the tree trunks, causing thunderous sounds and clouds of dust.
It was more like a bombardment than arrows. My eardrums rattled.

「…… What a powerful archery ……!!」

The attack was so terrible that even mother, an expert in archery, stood still in amazement.

「…… This power is even stronger than the deceased old lady’s ……!! I definitely must have a one-on-one match with him ……!!」

…… Umm, mother. Please stop making those fiery and shining eyes.
If you end up flipping the switch of an archery maniac, the story will be sidetracked again.
…… Let’s get back to the main story.

「My partner’s eyes are above. While on the ground, I can see through all your movements. I will not let you do whatever you want anymore.」

The impact of the arrow shook the air.
The wind that was whipped up by the arrows blew the bangs of the guy wearing a captain’s uniform, revealing his emerald eyes and the scar on his forehead.

「…… Hogyaaaaaaaa!!」

When I realized who he was, the trauma I got from him exploded inside my head and I screamed loudly.

Drowned to death!! Fell to death!! Crushed to death!! Beaten to death!! Stabbed to death!! Beheaded!! A total of 13 deaths!!

Standing there was Seraphy the Wind Reader, one of the Five Heroes who slaughtered me in the previous 「108 times」.
Well, I already knew him, but this is more like a staging for the beauty of the production.
Moreover, that powerful archery that’s providing cover for Seraphy!!

He is definitely coming as a set with Arnold the Hunter of Darkness!!
Those two were always hanging out together in the previous 「108 times」 ……!!

「…… W-What …… Did you hate me so much to the point of screaming like that ……」

Seraphy was crestfallen, turned his back to us, squatted down, and began to waggle his fingers on the ground.

Immediately after his dashing appearance, he had fallen into a comedy character.

I felt sorry for him.
Seraphy has always been very accommodating to me in many ways.
Most of my money-raising plans wouldn’t be possible without Seraphy’s cooperation.

I’m sorry!!
Arnold came along with you, so I was in double shock and overreacted.
I don’t hate Seraphy!!
Now is not the time to be so sulky!!

「…… So troublesome. Here.」

Bradd grabbed me by the neck and suddenly shoved me into Seraphy’s face.

「…… Mogaa!? Mogogo!? Mogooo!!」

I was treated like a stuffed toy and my lips and nose were buried in Seraphy’s cheek, as I flapped and flailed around, having trouble breathing.

「…… I’m glad you’re here, Seraphy. As a sign of apology, Scarlet wants to give you a kiss and says that she hopes that you will forgive her. More importantly, what do you mean you have another move?」

I didn’t say that!! Don’t fabricate my lines!!
And also, what you mean by kiss are the kind of kisses that will make a girl on the verge of cyanosis!!
I’ll die!! Asphyxiation will be added to my trauma!!
Aaagh!! Snot and drool are coming out ……!!
Ah …… the flower field is ……. The angels are coming ……!!

「…… It’s so distressing. If you do that much for someone like me, on the contrary, I’ll feel hurt.」

If Seraphy had not sighed and pulled me off, I would have become an oxygen-deprived, purple-skinned Scarlet and ascended to heaven.

「Please forgive me for laying my hands to wipe your angelic face, Scarlet.」

Yeah, anyway whether I’m an angel or not, I was just about to walk through the gates of heaven.

Seraphy looked apologetic and pulled out a brand-new silk handkerchief. He got down on one knee and wiped my face first, not caring that his own cheeks are sticky from my snot and drool. He even saw a string of mucus hanging from his cheek as he pulled me away, but pretended not to see it. He really has a great personality.

No wonder my father likes him.

…… Seraphy doesn’t know about this, but my father is actually trying to get me and Seraphy together.
He is also our benefactor, and his personality and future prospects are both impressive.
Once married, he is the type who will always be attentive and keeps his bride happy.
Moreover, Seraphy is a partner who can utilize my abilities more than one hundred percent.
My father, who had seen my mother abandon her bow at one point, said it was hard for a woman to stifle her talent for the sake of something else. Well, if I married into some noble family, that would happen to a greater or lesser extent.
Besides, Seraphy would be able to ensure my escape overseas even if Hydrangea was caught up in a war.
On the sea, no ship would be able to catch up with Seraphy’s ship, the Blanche.
As my father is often appointed overseas, he had noticed the dark clouds that covered the continent.

Hmmm, then again, I’m only three years old.
I think it’s a little early for me ……
I don’t dislike Seraphy, but ……

「It’s such a pity. What a horrible person he is to cut off such beautiful red hair.」

I glared at Addis and Seraphy’s expression clouded over as he pulled a beautiful silver hair clip out of his pocket and gathered my bangs together.

Addis, the culprit of the haircut, is wary of Seraphy and is observing the situation.

「But your loveliness remains as constant as the moon in the sky.」

Seraphy is frightening because he can casually say lines like this.
What’s more frightening is that the line is so cringey, but when he says it out loud, it doesn’t sound so awkward.
It is probably because he has been through a lot of hardships in contrast to his appearance, and it shows in his voice.

When the Orange Privateers was in decline and he went around asking for help, he was not only turned away at the door, but was sometimes also kicked, and it seems that he had quite a hard time. Yes, well, the world is merciless to a person that is experiencing a decline. I was also made to realize this to the point of disgust ……

Still, I was not allowed to break down crying and had to bite my lip and move on.
I understand how Seraphy feels. That’s what being the person in charge is all about ……

「…… Angelic ……! Moon ……! Pfft, I guess that’s true, the munchkin does have a face as round as a full moon ……!!」

This idiot Bradd is laughing his ass off though.
Later on, I’m going to cut him into three pieces.