Tensei Shitara Slime Datta

Chapter 121: Hinata and Children

It had been a week since Fritz and Hinata reached Ingracia.

Even considering they were riding a passing train, it still took some time. But no: for Hinata, impatience is forbidden.

Using the magic circle would be faster but would not let them understand the state of Ingracia like a journey.

Fritz and Hinata decide to disguise themselves as adventurer princesses and normal, spirited young men.

Hinata had equipment left over from my adventurous days, so she used it. Fritz bought some from a traveling salesman.

But they had no doubts about their equipment. Demon Lord Rimuru had sent them a modified Spirit Bracelet that could turn into a complete arsenal set by order.

Although the quality of the transformed tooth does suffer, it is still unique. Why the Demon King did this he did not know, but he appreciated it greatly.

So, even if the worst happened, they would not need to rely on what they brought, and use it as a disguise.

And thus they deign to wear these shabby clothes and go ahead.

Oh, and they sneak into the kingdom using fake id.

Currently Hinata lives in a cheap inn on the outskirts of town.

For a week, Hinata had not left her room. He had used a spirit familiar to figure out what was happening in that city.

Fritz, however, wandered the Academy. With his own eyes and ears he studied the city.

Trying to find a way into the academy or if some trader needs protection.

The academy is a fortress, guests are not allowed.

Except, that is, admission to the Academy Library is open to the public, but is undoubtedly overseen by Yuuki.

Hinata tries to find a way in without telling Yuuki of her presence.

During his investigation, Fritz learned of several food distributors employed by the Academy and was able to convince them to become merchants selling food.

The problem is, the Academy has a lot of students.

They needed many merchants and workers just to prepare a single meal for all the students.

Thus, Fritz and Hinata were able to secure a job within the Academy to help with the kitchen.

And another week passed. As their work continued, they began to investigate.

They must move during morning delivery. Despite a simple breakfast, they still require extensive preparation.

After observing the workplace for a week, they found the best time to move.

If they deliver food when it is still dark they can definitely peek and leave unseen.

Throughout the week they more or less discovered the layout of the academy.

Using the spirit familiars, they found a powerful source of light spirit energy.

And as Rimuru said, there was a child blessed by a light spirit.

Hinata heard the full story at the banquet. Although he had once rejected his words as nonsense, he now felt obliged to protect these young people.

On one side were his students as well.

(Note Clown: the reason is because they were taught in the school where he was taught, so it looks like they are his [kouhai] underclassmen, but a little more than that, but a little more than that, because this academy is closer to a martial arts dojo. As someone who has

“Lulus” academy that he now feels responsible for them)

But he was still dissatisfied with his explanation as to why they were summoned.

Think about it: Yuuki told Rimuru that Hinata called out to them while trying to summon a true hero.

But leaving behind the difficulties and the need to raise a new hero, both Hinata and the Church call on the children.

In other words, Yuuki must have done it.

If that's the case, why would he do it? Did he fail the summoning and get it? Or did he mean to call them to begin with?

Hinata could not understand.

Both Hinata and Rimuru already knew during their confrontation that Yuuki was trying to pin the guilt of summoning Hinata.

So in addition to that question, what is more important remains: why?

Maybe he was just taking advantage of a failed summoning.

But he felt that he should know the reason why he did it. And who said there were only 5 kids he called? And what about adults?

All these thoughts swirling around inside his head caused his overwhelming unease.

But he decided to ignore them all and focus on making a plan to save the children.

Thus came the fateful day.

Fritz finished the preparations and Hinata left to deliver supplies to the Academy.

After working for a week, Hinata became more friendly with the grandmothers who worked there.

But that thought made her recall the fact that her current appearance was obscured by a magical object; she instead looked like an ordinary red-haired girl.

So grandma didn't talk to him, but for this red-haired appearance. This thought made him feel lonely.

But it is not the time for such sentimentality.

Send the goods, wait for the opportunity, and proceed with Fritz to that light source. Hinata and Fritz will move as planned.

They will be aiming for that moment when the merchants deliver the food and start returning home.

He would create an illusion about himself leaving the place and instead heading towards the children. Thus, the red girl would chat her way out of Hinata.

The miracle would only work until he left the place, but enough time was enough.

Today he only plans to talk to the children and make sure that they are not in immediate danger.

Ten minutes should be enough to see how they perform, and that would be the first step.

Of course, if things get bleak, he's ready to blow his way out.

In that case, he would never again talk to those grannies …

And that thought did bother him, but it did not shake his resolve.

Fritz was busy with work, so he decided to go alone.

Straight to that light.

He used a translucent spell and suppressed his presence to the maximum extent to remain undetected.

Get to the third floor, without making a single sound.

Her basic parameters are enhanced by magic, she moves as a super woman. Unlock the door with magic, and sneak in without much whisper.

And finds himself in a dimly lit classroom.

The light barely entered: clearly, considering it was still 6am.

But it was still a strange room. There are several tables – only four.

There was a door in the back, which was connected to another classroom.

There were several doors in the hall, but could they be called doors? They were locked not with keys but with magic, so he could not open them.

It was a strange design. This can hardly be called a normal classroom.

Pondering over everything for a moment, he instead turned around and headed towards the room that was emitting that light. Time is very important, so he has to move on.

Hinata opened the door and entered.

The dining table was being prepared; so he felt the life inside the room.

Hinata carefully stepped forward.

There was something similar to a partitioned bedroom.

Four mattresses lay there; so that's where the kids slept.

And then, Hinata subconsciously backed>

If he did not do so, he would be struck by a wooden sword.

「Wow .. you avoid that. Goody! A thief?"

A voice came from a commanding child who seemed to have just risen.

Weak-spirited Japanese boy, pretty European boy.

And a pretty blonde girl.

「Why are you coming? Nobody's stealing here? 」

「Onee-chan, who are you?」

The Japanese boy and the blonde girl asked Hinata.

European children stand strong as if to protect other children. The bossy boy stood behind.

Hinata sighed and raising both her hands showed she had no desire to fight.

And,

「The person who has a wooden sword is Misaki Kenya, kun?

And there's no need to be so tense, Gale-kun 」

He called.

As Rimuru explained about them. Five children ... except for black-haired Chloe O'Bell; she seems to be missing.

「You know us?」

The boy who looked weak, Sekiguchi Ryota asked.

「Yes. I heard about you from Rimuru.

Misaki Kenya, Sekiguchi Ryota, Gale Gibson, Alise Rondo, right?

As Rimuru said.

My name is Sakiguchi Hinata.

You may have heard some bad things about me, but I'm not here to harm you.

I came to talk, but it seemed like we were running out of time.

It would be great if I could make you believe me .. 」

Kenya sits on a chair, with his wooden sword in hand.

Without a change in his attitude,

「Ah, so you are Rimuru-sensei」 acquaintances

He said, with a smile on his face.

「But isn't Hinata Sakaguchi the name of the villain!」

「True, the one who called us, is useless to us, and is trying to kill us! And we are only here because Yuuki-oniichan and Rimuru-sensei saved us 」

「But he doesn't look like an enemy. It's okay to trust him ... no? 」

While saying various things, the children sat in chairs.

It seems that being an acquaintance of Rimuru earned him trust.

But he did not momentarily confound her with trust for her; the stories they heard about her must have made her sound like Satan himself.

It made him slightly frown, but at least it did not cause them to directly attack him.

First of all, it was just an unfounded accusation.

Unfortunately, there is no time to explain. So he thought he would go with the flow and give them an overview of the situation.

「Yes, thank you for trusting me.

I've met Rimuru and heard about you from him.

I don't have time for a full explanation .. In short, I want to take you to Rimuru's place.

We will explain everything there 」

「Eh? Rimuru-sensei place? I want to go!"

「But will not the church pursue us .. I do want to go ..」

Conversations filled the room.

「The church will not cause problems …

I'd like you to listen without yelling. I am the Captain of the Guard of the Hinata Church.

Yes already.

What you talked about earlier, "Hinata called us" is me.

But, to get to the point, I didn't call you.

Please believe me.

And it will also be explained in time 」

「Whhaaattt ?!」

"Huh? But if the church is not responsible, then who?

Why are we stuck here? 」

「True ... If you think about it, stalker?」

「But this Onee-chan can lie, you know!」

Hinata narrowed her eyes observing the children.

As he expected, he had to fight to convince them.

He didn't have time to explain enough to convince them. So if this isn't enough, he should come back again.

Before he meets Rimuru he will put them under protection and take them from here by force.

Hinata is the type of person who will choose the shortest and safest path and logically execute that plan.

But now? Here he tried to influence the hearts of a group of children.

How weak I am, he thought.

Showing emotion will definitely increase the chances of – failures that he understands.

And if the children show hostility, then he will fail. He had to come over again and again while avoiding detection.

Hinata chooses to reveal her identity to them.

Forcing your thoughts on others is just self-satisfaction.

Hinata now chose the longest path, and found the fact amusing. But he did not regret this change.

One thing about her that did not change: she refused to regret.

「It's okay. We can trust him.

My best friend, Hikaru said so! 」

"Yes! I think so too. I mean, this Onee-chan is loved by spirits! 」

"Yes right . I also trust him 」

「In this case, it has been decided. Let's go . But we have to hurry. Can we go like this? 」

Hinata opened her eyes wide staring at the children.

He didn't think it was this easy. Going now would also go against the plan.

Besides,

「I appreciate the sentiment, but we can't go yet.

The most important ... where is the fifth – Chloe? 」

「Onee-chan ... who are you talking about?」

「We don't know anyone by that name?」

Whahuh? He thought they were joking, but their eyes were serious.

There were no signs of lies in their words. They tell the truth.

But how is it…?

"I'm late!"

That's when Fritz came in.

They have too little time, no time to hesitate.

They should leave now or plan for another day.

If they wait, there will be new risks. In addition, the children seem to be ready to travel, so this seems like a good opportunity.

But Chloe's not with them, and that's a problem.

And while Hinata thus deliberated,

「Nothing to worry about, you know? I mean, I can't let you take it 」

A child called out to Hinata with a smile.

Fritz leapt back to draw his sword.

Black hair and black eyes. They are familiar with this man. And he just bought Fritz.

And not just Fritz; neither the children nor Hinata saw him approaching.

He's no ordinary man.

「Kagurazaka Yuuki ..」

Hinata mutters.

There, before that, stood the Freedom Association Master.

「It looks like I can only roll two fish with this bait (kids).

Well, I guess it's okay. Guard Captain Hinata, you are not a child.

I guess his bait serves his purpose 」

Yuuki said with a smile full of happiness, causing Hinata to be scared.

He felt cold sweat forming on his back and his senses screamed danger.

Defending himself, he decided.

"The boy who smiled from his memory …"

What nonsense.

His hair stood at the end facing off against such a crime.

He was still smiling and he looked calm.

But what he was worried about was his presence.

This kind of crime that he had to fight immediately.

Strengthening his determination, he faced Yuuki!