The Spearmaster and the Black Cat Chapter 80

Chapter 80 Hidden Blade, Ice Claw

Uuh (Melissa)

Was Melissa unable to stand up due to the shock? She slowly falls on her backside by sliding down, while leaning her back against a wall.
Despite being dumbfounded, she produced mumbled groans.

Melissa, you arent injured are you? (Shuuya)

Hiiii (Melissa)

When I approach her, she screams.
Oh, shit, her abdomen is wet due to the shock
It doesnt look like she has an injury, but her state is slightly weird.

Melissa, oi, whats wrong? No good, huh? Rollo watch her. (Shuuya)

Nya. (Rollo)

Once theblack pantherRollodeenhears my words, she swiftly moves her limbs and draws near to Melissa in large strides.
Since it turned dark after the magic lights created by the enemies naturally went out one after the other during that time, I had to create lights from my ring with itsmatching triangle on level surfaceTriforcefor Melissa.
Although Melissa has her face looked at by theblack catRollo, shes still in a blank state. Im worried, but theres nothing I can do. I will prioritize the interrogation for now.
I move over to the guy who is crawling in order to try escaping with his injured legs.

Guaaaaa.

Oii, how about I stop stepping on you if you talk about what you were asked? (Shuuya)

I-I got it it. Please remove your foot.

I was stepping firmly on the injured part but took my foot off him.

So, on whose orders did you target me? (Shuuya)

Oze-san and Jane-san.

Again those names, huh?

Those two are leaders of Owls Fangs, arent they? (Shuuya)

Yea, its as you say. Oze-san and Jane-san are responsible for Demonic Steel-City Holkerbaum.

Theres also a boss who controls the leaders, right? (Shuuya)

There is. The boss is President Bill Sokuudo-sama. He should be in the Labyrinth City Pelneet.

The wire-puller is in Pelneet?

Did you buy my information from Belgart? (Shuuya)

Thats right.

I see. Well then, lets have you tell me what amount of information you obtained about me? (Shuuya)

Did the member of Owls Fangs resolve himself? His mouth gets going after he nods.

In the beginning it started with the unit, which had chased after Scales of Gaia, being annihilated as if they had vanished all of a sudden. Oze-san knew that theres no way for the enemy forces, which were missingStrong Arm Deyma, to have such level of spare power. Its definitely odd, is what he said in a strong tone. Similarly Jane-san asked Was there amaster bodyguardwho was hired by the enemy? That was the occasion when we noticed it first.

From that time, eh?
Owls FangsThese guys apparently still dont know what happened to the guys who hired Mysty and attacked the caravan.

And, after obtaining information from thethieves guildhyenasseveral times, Jane-san mentioned that you, the spear user, are suspicious. Then, freely using our own information network, we observed you. Jane-san, who confirmed that you stayed at a high-class inn, had an interview with the boss of Belgart and the matter with the feudal lord, judged that you are no ordinary person. After the all the possibility of you being a bodyguard, who was hired by Scales of Gaia, is high, she said. Thats why we chased after the back of the spear user after receiving the order to do so.

He leaked a variety of things.
I havent been officially hired by Scales of Gaia yet though.
Well then, lets run a little experiment
I concentrate thick mana little-by-little in the magic spear I held in my right hand while controlling the mana minutely Ripples of mana are visible on the surface of the magic spear.
Those clung to the surface of the violet metal for a moment and the small bloody dirt fell off.
However, what Im trying to do is something else. Its about gathering and minutely controlling the mana towards the magic dragon gem which looks like a large, blue, clean crystal that is located at the spears end.
The deliberate manipulation of mana made the mana permeate into the crystal. At that juncture the the mana makes the crystals body glitter with a blue colour and it shines strongly as if it obtained a soul, in the the small circle-like compass which is located in the centre of the crystals body. Making an ice spear, just as I have imagined, grow from the tip of that bluely shining crystal body, I formed a broadsword of blue ice which is enveloped by a thin white mist on its surface.
The power of imagination is important.
It has a name likeIce SwordFreeze Sword.
However, my opponents should pay attention the red axe blade of the red spear, which is my standard weapon, in the beginning.
The bottom end of the ice broadsword is said to be retractable and you can call it ahidden bladeIce Claw.
If its possible to use it like a gimmick, it will probably be usable for feints.
However, as there are peculiarities in mana control, I have no other choice but getting used to it by practising with it little by little.

Ahnn, w-whats that? Wont you please save me?

Who knows, I asked about what I wanted to hear. Wouldnt it be for the best if you prayed to some god? (Shuuya)

G-God-shaamaa, heeelpp.

Well, such a convenient god doesnt exist though! (Shuuya)

I swing down the magic spear, which has grown thehidden bladeIce Claw, as a farewell gift with an arched smile.
The double-edged blade of ice was absorbed by the chest of the crawling man without any resistance while making a crunching sound.

Gahaa.

Once I ceased the release of mana, thehidden bladeIce Claw, which popped out from the bottom end of the magic spear, vanished in an instant. Just the chest wound was left.
Blood spilled from the cut without stopping, and only cold air and the stench of blood wafted about.
Well then now that it has come to this, it would be better to directly contact Scales of Gaia?
But, thats for tomorrow and after that.
If I dont go to the headquarters of Belgart now
I store away the magic spear while spinning it and look at Melissas condition.
As she was apparently still mentally slow, she stared blankly into empty space.
Still no good, huh?
If its a state of losing your mind for a long time like this, a simplepsychological trauma and stress syndromePTSDseems unlikely anyway, I will have her return to sanity in a slightly forceful manner.

Melissa, Melissa, oi, wake up! (Shuuya)

Nya, nya. (Rollo)

I shook both her shoulders vehemently.
Rollo extends her tentacles and joins in shaking her.

Y-Ye-Yes (Melissa)

Great. Did you come to yourself? Can you stand? (Shuuya)

Y-Yeshh. A, n-no, it looks hopeless (Melissa)

It seems to be completely hopeless for Melissa as her hip has given in and her feet are staggering.
Although she is in aJovi Jova* stateammonia smell, it cant be helped.(T/N: only found Jovi Jova for that one. Its a J-Pop band that performed comedy acts, acted on television and sang songs consisting of 6 people. I think they are famous for their silliness? No idea, I didnt research them much more than reading the Japanese wiki about them xD)

Got it. In that case (Shuuya)

I hold Melissa forcibly in my hands.
I end up holding her in a princess carry.

A-Au, thats not allowed (Melissa)

Look, its alright now. So I wonder if we shall go to Belgarts headquarters, but Melissa, are you okay with such a pose? (Shuuya)

Eh? Eeeh? T-This is, umm, unpleasant Sorry. I smell, right? This (Melissa)

Once she realizes that her lower body part is stained with pee and in a Jovi Jova state, he cheeks are dyed red and she shrinks her body. Is she embarrassed?

I dont mind. Shall we return to the inn where Im staying at for now? (Shuuya)

N-No. Ah, my home is around this neighbourhood. Can you please take me there? (Melissa)

Understood. Please tell me the route. Rollo, come. (Shuuya)

Nya! (Rollo)

Yes. (Melissa)

We are guided through small alleys while being verbally instructed by Melissa.
Being carried in my arms, she is somewhat embarrassed.
Most likely she is minding the ammonia smell which stinks with a *phoo*.
Rollo, who goes ahead, turns around and waits for me who is carrying Melissa who stays small and quiet. She advanced ahead once again swinging her tail when we caught up.
For a while I proceed through alleys according to Melissas voice while watching Rollos appearance from behind.

Ah, here we are. It isnt locked. (Melissa)

Roger. (Shuuya)

We arrive at Melissas home.
Its a small house which was built with a wooden framework in a grid pattern.
I immediately open the entrance door while holding her in my hands.

Huh? Onee-chan?

A girl, who wore a plain one-piece, stood there.

Ah, Erika, this person is a guest. I got his help. Lets talk later since we will head inside now, okay? (Melissa)

Eh? Y-Yea. (Erika)

Her younger sister? She resembles Melissa a lot.

Shuuya-san, the inner part is that way. (Melissa)

Aah, okay. (Shuuya)

Leaving behind her younger sister at the front door, I was led to a small room and we entered it.
Since there are woman-like accessories here and there, this place is probably her room.
While being slightly nervous, I gently put Melissa on top of her bed.

Can you move? Are you alright? (Shuuya)

Yes. Ive calmed down for the most part. (Melissa)

Certainly, she appears to be relieved.
Her swollen cheeks look a bit slack.

Thats how it seems. Is there anything I can help you with? (Shuuya)

Its fine. (Melissa)

Well, then I will leave the room. (Shuuya)

Ah, yes. (Melissa)

Once I exited the room, her younger sister came to see me.

Ah, hello. (Shuuya)

Yes, good evening. (Erika)

Your elder sister is inside her room. (Shuuya)

Yes, looks like it. Are you by any chance onee-chans boyfriend? (Erika)

Umm, its different. I was rejected? Thats the feeling, I guess? (Shuuya)

Oh my, is that so? (Erika)

At that point Melissa jumped out from her room after having finished changing.

E-Erika~ Dont say odd things to Shuuya-san! (Melissa)

Ah, Onee-chan. Just now you said that he had helped you though (Erika)

Yes. Thats true. You know about my job, right? Therefore, its related to that. (Melissa)

I see. Its enough already. Since Belgarts work is dangerous, it would be best if you stopped it. (Erika)

Er, well theres no way I can do such thing. Even though Im experiencing risky ((situations)), there are people who are saved by my information after all. (Melissa)

Haa, thats the usual. Even though I could calm down and feel relieved if you had powerful physical strength (Erika)

Fufu, Erika. Thank you. (Melissa)

Saying that, she hugs her younger sister closely.

Ah, onee-chan mmh, does something smell like pee? (Erika)

Eh? Ah! T-Theres no such thing. You are imagining it. (Melissa)

Reaally? (Erika)

Nya? (Rollo)

At that point Rollo peeked at our situation from below while looking very interested.

Waaaaah How cuteee. (Erika)

Erika showed an innocent smile, caught Rollo with childish, quick movements and hugged her.

That cats my partner. Her name is Rollodeen. Please call her Rollo. (Shuuya)

Hee, Rollo-chan. Thats lovely. (Erika)

Nnn, nyanya. (Rollo)

Rollo meows displeased and escapes Erikas embrace by twisting around.
She ran away in a dash.

Aah, Rollo-chan, thats too soon. (Erika)

Erika chases after Rollo.

Fufu, jeez, Erika. (Melissa)

Ahaha, Rollo has become desperate. (Shuuya)

Melissa regained her smile.
Some time ago I was worried
I think theres some kind of reason for her to leak pee and to be befuddled though.
However its a topic thats difficult to ask

Melissa, umm, why did such thing happen some time ago? (Shuuya)

It makes you wonder, doesnt it? I will explain the reason. Please come inside my room. (Melissa)

My hand was grabbed by her and I was taken into her room.
Having closed the door with both her hands across her back, Melissa cast her face down.
From that behaviour and her expression I got an inkling that shes trying to talk about something important.
She lifts her face, puts strength into her eyes by apparently mustering her courage and moves her lips.

I have for me to have reacted in such a way (Melissa)

Melissa takes off her clothes while while talking with a feeble voice similar to the grazing of a birds feather.
Her laying her upper body half bare exposed a certain fact.
Eh? Ah, thats how it is?
I comprehended after looking at her upper body half.
There are terrible scars on her chest and one breast was missing.
There was a fake item, in order to pretend it being a breast, embedded into the clothes she took off.

Its because of this injury. In the past I was kidnapped by the religious fanatics Totogudius, Apostles of Blood Mark, and in a ritual of sacrifice I was told that it was for the sake of the King of the 10-Layered Hell, Totogudius, and my chest was pried open to steal my heart. I was rescued by the boss of a thieves guild in the middle of that ceremony. My life was saved with healing magic, but since then (Melissa)

I didnt want to make her talk to the end.
I pick up the clothes which fell to the ground, place them on Melissas body and hug her over her clothes.

I got it, thus wear these clothes. (Shuuya)

Y-Yes. (Melissa)

Melissa, who was hugged by me, returned the embrace by burying her face in my violet armour and placing her arms around my waist.

However, bit-by-bit, please let me talk to the end while staying like this. (Melissa)

Okay.

Since my life was saved by magic, Im absolutely bad with seeing blood and being approached by men. I end up feeling excessive dread me being mentally slow and incontinent some time ago is a consequence of that. (Melissa)

Huh? Just now

However, I seem to be mysteriously alright now. Ive been embraced closely by you like this, Shuuya-san. It looks like its fine if its you, Shuuya-san though my chest is throbbing (Melissa)

Even if she says that, her body is trembling slightly.
Do I make her show courage?

Are you okay? If you are fine with me, I will help you practise hugging whenever you want. (Shuuya)

Really? My chest is (Melissa)

Melissa looks up at me while looking insecure.
The boob research society is an infinite garden. It accepts everything.
Despite the smell let me show my courage as well.

Idiot, such things dont matter at all. I will embrace your heart. (Shuuya)

Shuuya-san (Melissa)

Sexual passion dwells inside her eyes.

Melissa (Shuuya)

Our gazes turned towards each others lips. I naturally lift up Melissa and steal her charming upper lips while indulging in the gap thats located on the surface of her soft lips.
Entangling and overlapping out tongues, we exchange saliva of course I hugged Melissas body closely.

It hurts. (Melissa)

Damn! I got too excited.
I separate my face in a hurry. A thread of saliva is drawn from both our mouths.

S-Sorry. (Shuuya)

While apologizing, I lower her, whom I held tightly to lift her up, to the ground and separate from her.

Fufu, its fine. Please hug me gently this time (Melissa)

Yea. (Shuuya)

At such good time

Onee-chan~, what about our guest? (Erika)

Aua! (Shuuya)

*startle* which reminds me, there was a younger sister.

Erika~, wait over there. (Melissa)

Melissa puts on her clothes in a hurry to keep up her appearance.
Once she wore her clothes, she opens the door after sending a lovely wink and revealing a smile towards me.
Behind the door was the cock-blocking* Erika who held Rollo in her chest.(T/N: originally hindering/nuisance/obstacle as verb but I consider my term more appropriate in this situation)

Ehehe, I caught Rollo-chan~ (Erika)

Rollo looks completely exhausted with her whiskers hanging down and her red eyes being dilated.

I see. Good work, Erika-chan. (Shuuya)

Saying that, I grabbed Rollo at the scruff of her neck and placed her on top of my shoulder.
Was Rollo finally liberated? While completely exhausted, she dives inside my hood.

Dear guest, your name is Shuuya-san? (Erika)

Thats right, please take care of me, cute Erika-chan. (Shuuya)

Yes, best regards. (Erika)

Erika, its not allowed to bully Rollo-chan? As a matter of fact she is a very powerful familiar. (Melissa)

Eeeh? Really? (Erika)

Correct. And Im an adventurer. (Shuuya)

Hee, an adventurer, huh? Shuuya-san, you give off the feeling of being strong. How cool (Erika)

Saying that, Erika came to cling to me.
N, ooh, this child has a splendid chest. Erika-kun! You are great. You smell nicely too!

Oh my, what a delighted expression (Melissa)

It was a dry voice.

Haha guess so. (Shuuya)

I smile while pretending to be calm. And I looked at the owner of the dry voice.
Hiiya, chilled air is drifting about where Melissa stands.
Although shes smiling, she has an expression that doesnt smile.

Shuuya-san, just now you told me that you will hug me whenever I want to, but are you actually hugging whoever? (Melissa)

No, this now is something inevitable. (Shuuya)

Hu~mph. (Melissa)

Huuuh? Fufu, onee-chan, are you angry? (Erika)

Since Melissa has puffed up her cheeks to some extent, its completely obvious.

I-Im not particularly a-angry. (Melissa)

The younger sister Erika is revealing a somewhat triumphant look

Is that sooo? I wondered whether you might be jealous. (Erika)

Uhaa, though its somehow hot, the looks of the elder sister and the younger sister are clashing against each other.
Lets do a follow-up at this point.

Heey, its almost night. Wouldnt it be better for the two of you to go sleep? (Shuuya)

Ah, yea. Thats right. (Erika)

Erika separates from me obediently like a child.

Erika, go back to your own room. (Melissa)

Yea. Shuuya-san, will you come with me? (Erika)

Erika tempted me by switching from the expression of a child to that of a woman.

Hey! Erika, dont get cocky!! Thats not allowed. (Melissa)

Hehe, I understand. I will go to my room~ (Erika)

Erika skips towards the neighbouring room after sticking out her tongue.

Haha, a lively younger sister, isnt she? (Shuuya)

Eeh? Yes, indeed. (Melissa)

Melissa nods with a smile.
However, I ended up involving this woman who is able to enchant someone with her beautiful smile.
If I recall it now, I did something horrible at the beginning.
If I dont apologize

Melissa, I must apologize. Im very sorry. (Shuuya)

Huh? Whats it all of a sudden? (Melissa)

Its from the time we first met. When we exchanged information, I took out a weapon and scared you by getting close to you, Melissa. Im sorry, okay? (Shuuya)

I became engrossed in the bargaining to extract information.
Were her eyes wet or wasnt she just close to crying completely? I want to hit the me from that time.

Aah, its about that time? Well, I dont mind it. Its fine. Like this I was saved in various ways. Danger is an unavoidable part of working for Belgart. (Melissa)

Melissa swings her slender hand left and right. Good grief, she was able to reply with I dont mind it while smiling.

You being able to say that makes me happy, but theres also the matter of me having dragged you into a dispute between dark guilds, Melissa. (Shuuya)

It cant be helped. Ive told you many times, but its my job. However, saying such thing, am I in the wrong? After all its me who spread your information through Belgart in the beginning. (Melissa)

She, who scowls and produces a stern expression, decides to show a self-satisfied look.
In the end she smiled pleasantly though.

Haha, thats true as well. In that case we are of equal status in this regard? (Shuuya)

Fufu, seems so, doesnt it? (Melissa)

However, its probably for the best to inform your boss Dino-san about you being attacked, right? Besides, if you befriend me, it will result in you being targeted by Owls Fangs. (Shuuya)

Melissa nods meekly and ponders about it.

Yes, I will report it tomorrow. Certainly, your information cant be distributed carelessly anymore, Shuuya-san. If its about the annihilation of a Owls Fangs unit, we can circulate it though. (Melissa)

If you do such thing, wont Belgart itself end up getting dragged into the dispute? (Shuuya)

I think this much is alright. If Belgarts headquarters got attacked, the personnel would go into dormancy while hiding. Above all, there are also other dark guilds who are fighting against Owls Fangs. Not to mention that if they attack Belgart which isnt a dark guild, they will just create enemies and get entangled in various complicated situations, and that will cause their own reputation to take a hit. (Melissa)

The possibility of Belgart being attacked is low, huh?

I see. I feel slightly relieved. (Shuuya)

Oh, did you worry about me? (Melissa)

Thats natural, isnt it? (Shuuya)

I answered while scratching my cheek with a finger.

Thank you. (Melissa)

While stating words of gratitude, Melissa suddenly became bright with this and came to cling at me to some extent.
The soft touch of a woman is somehow transmitted even through the violet armour.
I want to enjoy the sensation, but since I want to get in touch with Scales of Gaia who is hostile towards Owls Fangs, I need information.

Melissa, I need a few bits of information. (Shuuya)

Eeh, yes. What is it? (Melissa)

Melissa asks me with upturned eyes while clinging to me.

Do you know the location of the office of Scales of Gaia, their current headquarters? (Shuuya)

Yes. I know of it. (Melissa)

Please tell me. (Shuuya)

Understood. Please wait a moment. I will draw a map on a leather cloth. (Melissa)

Melissa removes the hand which hugged me and sits down at a desk located in the living room.
I had her roughly draw the location where Scales of Gaia store happens to be.

Thanks for the map. Its at the end of a backstreet off the central main street, eh? The last turf in the shopping districts sphere which keeps being protected by Scales of Gaia. (Shuuya)

Yes. You are going to head towards Scales of Gaia, arent you? (Melissa)

Yea, just a bit ago I saved a beautiful woman and a middle-aged, grim man. (Shuuya)

Those are Mia of the Fireball and Victor the Hammer? (Melissa)

Melissas look completely shifted into work mode.
Her thin eyebrows are tensely slanted upwards and her blue eyes are shining sharply.
As expected of Belgart, her conjecture is fast.
However, speaking of a beauty, she immediately corresponds to it, doesnt she?

As expected, you know them? (Shuuya)

Thats only natural. (Melissa)

Melissa starts to speak while putting her slender hands against her hip.

I wont ask you what you are going to do. However, Im certain that Im participating in the turning of a new page for the underworld of this Holkerbaum. (Melissa)

Haha, it aint something that grandiose. Well then, its already late in the night. I will go back soon. (Shuuya)

Eh? Ah, i-is it wrong for you to s-stay over today? (Melissa)

Honestly, I want to stay with her, but isnt her younger sister
After embracing Melissa, who cast her eyes down looking embarrassed, I whispered closely into her ears,

Next time I will turn into a wolf. (Shuuya)

Ah, yes. (Melissa)

Melissa has a red face.
I separated from Melissa leaving behind a slight after-taste of my breath.

Well then, it will be fine if you can guide me to the headquarters of Belgart tomorrow morning. If you are busy, I will patiently wait in my high-class inn while nominating you. (Shuuya)

Okay, as long as my work isnt hectic, I will head over there once its morning. (Melissa)

I exit through the entrance door.

Then, see you tomorrow (Shuuya)

In the middle of saying that, I was once again hugged closely by Melissa.

Really, thank you very much for today. (Melissa)

Although its through my back, her feelings are properly conveyed.

Ah, I told you its fine. (Shuuya)

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Nya! (Rollo)

It seems Rollo gives an answer after making an appearance from within the hood.

Rollo-chan, you as well, thank you. (Melissa)

N, nyanya. (Rollo)

At that point I reluctantly bid farewell to Melissa.
I follow the path leading back to the high-class inn.
However, although its fine that I left the house of the attractive Melissa I end up getting lost in the alleys even after using {Night Vision}. I try going back and forth on small paths.
At last I arrived at the high-class inn right at midnight in such manner and I was able to return to my room.

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