The Absolute Twin Magician

First day in Voracity

The night after we finished cleaning, we prepared for a break. However, cleaning up after a long trip is very draining. Just because of that alone, Elie and Liana's bodies had already started to fatigue. Well, even though I'm still fine, I think it's better that I get some rest, too. Forcing yourself is not good. Plus, tomorrow is the day of the actual start of our mission.

Through a brief explanation from Aleesha as a spy who takes care of the royal part of Voracity, we heard the details directly. According to his observations, information regarding the assault of the yellow demons on the North coast was no longer a royal secret. Because of the large number of migrants from the North, news of the attack has spread widely. Even so, the residents of this city seemed to be indifferent and did not care about it. They may have thought that the yellow demon's attack was impossible to reach this city.

Well, that's understandable considering the distance between the city of Voracity and the North coast. Although this city is the nearest big city from the beach, the distance is still quite far. Reportedly we need to pass through some small towns and villages to get there. It takes about two days to travel by horse. That's pretty far.

But even so, at least they felt a little worried about their condition going forward. But what we saw was that they were very relaxed and lived like a normal city. That's not a natural thing.

Aleesha said that the reason they acted like that was because of the existence of the Imperial Paladins who are currently protecting us and even sending special forces to overcome the demons in the Northern coastal area. Apparently, the people of this kingdom strongly believe in the abilities of the Imperial Paladins.

But even so, the Imperial Paladin was still an ordinary human.

The problem was that the Imperial Paladins had already begun to be overwhelmed by the demons. Naturally, they had already fought for two more months. Any army would definitely feel overwhelmed by this long-term battle. But despite these circumstances, they still insist on refusing outside help. Especially Magic Assosiation.

Even though they hold grudges against us, this behavior is very unnatural. If they were to indeed fight for this kingdom to survive, they should have put aside all personal matters. But even after all these difficulties, they still remained on their stand. It was as if something was forcing them to refuse all help. And that's what we're gonna investigate next.

What makes them refuse help, and how do they accept the offer of help? Finding the answer to that question is our real mission.

In the morning, we started an investigation. In order to facilitate the investigation process, we all scattered to different places. Aleesha made use of her relationship with the merchants to obtain information. Hughess disguised herself and went to an area filled with adventurers, the Voracity City Guild. Elie and Liana, who are new people, travel around the city of Voracity. I don't know how they find information, but if there's Liana I don't think it's a problem. Although she looked like a spoiled noble girl, Liana was quite clever and also cunning. I can tell that from the way he looks around. Even if it's just my prejudice.

And for me, I will try to observe areas that are not covered by them. That means I'm going to be a lot busier than anyone.

But before we finally left, Aleesha gave us a warning.

"Don't let your identity be known to people, especially the Imperial Paladins."

Or rather, don't get close to the Imperial Paladin. But anyway, there was a time when we had to investigate them up close.

"It looks like you're all ready for duty" Aleesha said. "With the clothes I gave you, you should be able to blend in like the people of the Voracity kingdom."

"I hope so."

"Well, there's no need for further ado. Time to go" Aleesha said.

"Ready!"

We get ready with our own stuff. And after that, they all split up and split up into the city. With this the mission of investigating the city of Voracity begins.

For the first day, it seemed better to familiarize yourself first with the condition of this city. As it was a trading city with many merchants and adventurers, it was much different from the town of Bluelagoon which was mostly students.

As planned, we all move according to each other's position. Hughess to the adventurer guild, Aleesha worked as usual and interacted with the merchants, Elie and Liana blending in and behaving like tourists, and I disguised myself as an adventurer who was observing the city from a height. Well, observing from the roof of a house is much easier than blending in the crowd. And this also fits with my disguise. Wrong in the slightest, my Illusion Self magic can vanish and my identity is exposed. Therefore, avoiding the crowd is the best idea.

The morning atmosphere in this city is not much different from the Blue Lagoon. Only, very few students were seen in this city. There may be some who have missed my sight, but as far as I can see only adventurers and traders. I got tired of seeing a burly man and a fat old man carrying a trading train. At least give me a soothing look, like a noble girl for example. Wait, that doesn't mean I'm turning away from Elie. It's just to get rid of my saturation, that's all.

I drove around town jumping from the roof of the house to the other roof. Like young people in my old world, if not wrong they are often called Parkour. It's just a version of the fantasy world. With body-strengthening magic, I won't be afraid of falling from behind. And with all five senses sharpened with Transmutation, I was able to observe the surroundings better. It could be considered as refreshing as well, I quite enjoyed it.

And in the middle of the activity, precisely when the sun had risen high enough, I heard the noise of a commotion from a place that should be a quiet place. It was the voice of a girl and the voice of 3 men. Is it possible to robbery in a narrow alley? Who knows, this is another world. Things like that must exist.

I rushed to the source of the sound. Well, it's not a big fuss, it's just a memorable conversation like arguing. Or rather, like a request for help without reward.

"Please, one of our friends is hurt."

It was the voice of a man, his voice sounded heavy and impressed contrived. It seemed like he was acting like a weak middle-aged man. He tugged at a girl's arm as if begging to follow her. The thing is, it leads to a narrow and dark alley.

"E-uh? But I told you I can only use low-grade healing magic—

"No problem, at least please help our friend!"

Reason being it's a girl who seems to be their prey. From here I've known that this guy was trying to frame that girl. Besides who wants to take the wounded to that stinky, damp alley? And also, the parents' answers were effectively full of compulsion. It was as if whatever happened the girl had to follow him.

"U-ugh, if that's what you can do."

Eh? The girl obeyed him? Right one? Was he that stupid to the point of not realizing that this was a trap? Or maybe he was pretending and was about to run away at the right time? From the face and the way she walked, it seemed that she was not just any girl. And again he said he could use healing magic, even if it was only low-level. No doubt, he might be an adventurer or something.

"Thank you so much, miss!! I'm so grateful to you!"

"Well, no need to thank me! I haven't done anything anyway! It is the duty of the powerful to help the weak. Now hurry up and take me to your friend's place."

"Alright, come with me, lady!"

Really, he's a fool?! Also, he seems to be the idealist type who upholds justice. The troublesome types of girls. Do I need to help? If I make him feel indebted, maybe I can get information through him? Yup, just help.

The girl walked into an alley that was like a labyrinthine passageway with the man earlier. They went deeper and deeper, leading to an alley crossing where there were already 2 men waiting there.

And there, too, I felt magic. It seems like one of them is a witch. And the magic he uses is a trap type.

If this is the case, let's see how stupid that girl is.

"Till miss!"

The moment they reached the intersection, the two of them stopped in the middle of an alley.

"Thus ... Where's that friend you said that to?" Tany the girl.

"Aaah, about that ... That's a lie, miss. So don't worry."

"Well?!"

The two people who were hiding jumped out like street bandits. They pointed their swords at the gunless girl, while letting out a killing intent.

"What does this mean? Quickly explain to me."

"Give me all your valuables, or we'll kill you!" Said the old man.

"No no, you give it or not we'll still kill you. Or rather, once we're satisfied with your beautiful body."

"Hihihi, you're right. I'd love to taste what's behind those clothes."

"D-basic despicable! It's disgusting!"

Yeah, I agree with you. They're really disgusting to the point of making me want to intervene. But it's not time for me to perform.

"Give up, make this easier."

Without hesitation, one of the three of them charged forward to attack the girl. But amazingly, the girl reversed the attack and seized the man's weapon. Even so, it seemed that she was not a girl accustomed to swords. It was seen from how he held his sword.

"Retreat! Or I'll kill you!"

"Ugh, words that sound unconvincing. Besides, what do you do with your amateur horses?" Said the toughest looking man out of the three men. "Look at this, I'm a B-rank adventurer. Don't think it'll kill me that easily, miss."

Adventurer yes, it deserves he looks quite strong.

Well, can the girl solve this without problems? Or do I need to intervene?

Desperate, the girl stayed still. He seemed to be thinking of a way to get out of this situation. And at that moment, he saw a long iron rod on the other side of the alley. He quickly grabbed the staff and put up defensive horses. He did look amateurish in his sword, but his horses while using that level looked like professional spear users.

"Hoho, you found a story. If you're confident in your abilities, go ahead!"

"By pleasure!"

As if without a break of time, he shot forward about to hit the B-rank man with his new spear. The attack should have been a crushing attack, if only it had not bothered me.

"Because of you!"

"Gazing!"

The girl's foot stepped on a magic trap planted between her and the man. Instantly, a stream of electricity flowed from the magic circle under his feet and grabbed him. It didn't do much damage, just that the effects of the magic had its victims stunned and then temporarily paralyzed. With that effect, the three of them can do whatever they want with the victim.

"T-no ... You guys used a dirty trick!"

"Well, there's no rules to this anyway."

"Wait a minute, how could you possibly do such a fleeting thing?! Do you still call yourself adventurers?!"

"Yes, of course."

"Ugh, d-damn! Unhand me! Don't touch me with your dirty hands!"

"Shut up let us have fun."

"T-no! Please release! Nay! Release!"

Ugh, looks like it's time huh. I also couldn't bear to see a girl who seemed to be raped in front of my eyes, even if that wasn't going to happen.

"Oooi, you adventurers are there! Can you guys let go of him? It doesn't look like him."

Relaxedly, I sat on the roof staring at all of them with an intimidating look.

"You ... Whoareyou?! Since when were you there?!"

"Eh? Just new. I've been here since you guys used that paralyzing magic on him." That's a lie anyway.

"Then what do you want—

"Before that, can you let go?"

"N-can't, you don't have anything to do with him anyway!"

"Yes right too. Then I don't seem to bother bother bothering you guys."

"I-that's right! Go now!"

His voice trembled. It seems that he already knows who is stronger among us just by looking at his aura alone. As expected of a B-rank adventurer.

But, I was just kidding.

"I did say that. But, miss there! Am I interrupting?"

"T-of course not, right?—

"I'm not talking to you old-fashioned."

He was silent for a moment. Really weak yes.

In response to my question, the girl thrashed and took the man's hand off his mouth. Then with all his strength, he shouted at me.

"Please save me, please!"

Hearing her answer, I smiled.

"Request accepted."