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Chapter 57 Part 6 – 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.

「…… Bradd, you should learn from Seraphy. This is the behavior of a true gentleman.」

Once again, I kissed Seraphy on the cheek in gratitude.

…… It tasted of my salty snot. Ueeeckk, I shouldn’t have done that. It felt disgusting. It also smells a bit like vomit. Seraphy pretended not to notice my reaction though.

「…… I’m sorry. I’m just a little surprised to see you here all of a sudden. I don’t dislike Seraphy. On the contrary, I think I rather like you (After all, you are my precious golden crane).」

I decided to act cute and fawn over him!!

「It’s okay. What’s important is that you don’t hate me. I think adolescent girls have a lot of things on their minds. Especially if they are as intelligent as you are. …… I want you to remember this though. Scarlet, you are an important woman to me (as a business partner). I will come to you at any cost when you are in danger. So, will you allow me to walk with you (as a business partner) in the future as well?」

「Of course!!」

We shook hands firmly.
As we did so, Seraphy handed a gold coin from another kingdom to my hand.
My eyes opened wide. This was no mere bribe.
This coin was issued in the Holy City of the Holy Church, the world’s largest religious organization.
This implied that the Orange Privateers could now do business in the Holy City.
This brings us much closer to our goal. You did it, Seraphy!!

「…… Although this is just an insignificant souvenir ……」

「…… No, this is the best souvenir.」

Ahaha. Ufufu. We exchanged wicked laughter with each other.

「…… I feel like both of them have a lot of ulterior motives swirling behind their smiles ……」

Bradd folded his arms and tilted his neck in contemplation.

It’s okay!! There’s a lot going on in the world of adults!!
Well then, now that I’ve gotten the good news, I’m going to cut to the chase and step back from the position of the strategist.
I’m okay with being on the front lines myself, but I also don’t mind being protected like a princess.

「…… To think that you guys would ignore me and chat carefreely, you truly underestimate me too much.」

Addis got irritated, ripped off one of the stuffed animals and snapped it off like a sausage.

Eh? This guy is surprisingly susceptible to provocation? I thought he was scary, but maybe he’s actually not that frightening ……

「…… Scarlet …… please excuse me ……」

Seraphy suddenly gently hugged me. His breath tickled my cheeks.
Eh, I’m being pushed down ……?

「W-Wait a minute, Seraphy ……!?」

I panicked. No matter how attractive I might become in the future, I am still a little girl now. In the midst of all these people and with the enemy right in front of us, how can you approach me this passionately right now!?

「…… Scarlet!!」

Bradd yelled.

Eh, could it be that he’s jealous? Haa …… It’s hard being a popular woman ……

As I shyly tried to touch the back of my head, my hands froze.
There was a whoosh, then several strands of my hair scattered in the air.
The knife pierced deeply into the trunk of the tree right beside me.
I heard Addis click his tongue.

「…… Tch, as I thought, this boy can read my movements. How can you do that?」

His cold tone indicated that his previous irritation was an act.
I shuddered as I realized that the trajectory of the thrown knife had passed right where my head had been a moment ago.
If Seraphy had not protected me, that knife would have gone through my temple and I would have died instantly.

「…… How is that possible ……!! A knife suddenly appeared in the air ……!!」

As his face turned pale, Bradd stood in front of me to protect me.

「…… No way ……!! I couldn’t …… detect that at all ……!!」

My mother was stunned as she continued to have the arrow fixed on the bowstring.
Even my mother, who can detect the presence of wild animals lurking in the forest, couldn’t detect it ……!!

Addis was the one who did that!?
I shuddered again. I couldn’t stop trembling.
This was not something that a human can do.
An attack that even Bradd and my mother couldn’t perceive ……!!

「…… Don’t worry. That’s why we’re here.」

Seraphi smiled as if to blow away my fears.

「We once swore on the boat that Bradd and I would be the knights standing on the left and right side of Scarlet. It’s quite annoying to have Bradd always be the only one who can play an active role. Occasionally I have to be useful in a fight as well. …… Just for the time being, will you allow me to give instructions to everyone?」

I nodded.
I don’t know how, but Seraphy can see the invisible attack of Addis.
Then there is no reason for me to refuse.

I’ll gladly transfer all my authority to you!!
I’ll leave the rest to you, Seraphy!! Eh, why did you suddenly become stiff?

「…… Um …… by the way …… this person is …… an ally, right ……?」

At the end of his gaze was Mr. Queer Witch.

He is wearing a robe with a hood that covers most of his body. The only exposed parts of his body are his face and wrists which are undulating with green vines and mistletoe. In addition, an unbelievably large blue diamond is hanging in front of his chest.

…… Ahh, I see. I’ve totally gotten used to it, but he does have a pretty freaky appearance.

「…… Yesss!! This guy is incredibly reliable and a really good-natured person. You can trust him with peace of mind. If Seraphy can see through that masked guy’s attack, we might be able to do something about it.」

Bradd patted his chest to give his stamp of approval and Mr. Queer Witch blew a kiss of affection.

「…… Nice to meet you. The boy in the maid uniform over here is lovely, but you’re also a very charming boy. I’m looking forward to seeing you in ten years.」

He spoke with a hoarse voice and winked with a face covered in mistletoe.
What a strong impact ……!!

Seraphy nodded quietly and turned to look at Addis the Faceless.

「I understand. I look forward to fighting together with you. Well then …… Let’s get rid of the monster, shall we?」

Wow, he adapted quickly!! Accepting it so easily.
This quick adaptability is the amazing thing about Seraphy.
No matter how bizarre things are, in front of the goal, it can all be classified as a trifling matter before the serious matter.

As expected of the captain of the world’s fastest ship, the Blanche. He has sailed to faraway lands through stormy seas, and in the cutthroat world of merchants, his courage to revive the fallen Orange Privateers was no mean feat. He’s smart, and although he is frightening when he is your enemy, he is very reliable when he is your ally. Arnold’s arrows, which caused me so much pain, have now become our support.

I feel like we can somehow get through this!! This sense of security, it is just like I’m entrusting myself to a big ship. I leave the helm to him. I will devote myself to cheering all of you on gracefully as a lady.

「…… Calm down …… That’s right, a lot of mysterious things happen in the sea …… a lot of mysterious things happen in the sea …… a lot of mysterious things ……」

I thought so, but I was wrong ……!!　

Once I looked closely, I could see that Seraphy was pale and he was mumbling the same thing repeatedly!!
Rather, he’s still using that same phrase to make himself calm down.
Is this guy okay? …… I’m not on a mud boat, am I?
Let’s just remember to check the location of the lifeboats in case of emergency ……