Breaking Off The Engagement… Bring It On! Chapter 88

The next day, grandfather went out with grandmother as they had something to do before heading to the Royal Capital.
As we had some time, we tried going out for a walk…

Why is this happening?

A kidnapping is taking place in front of us.
It started when during the walk we had an innocent idea of going into a tiny street.
We were excited about an unknown place~.

And then, oh, a mystery.
A suspicious men? in front of us are taking a girl.
Why the question mark? I'm not certain since they're wearing masks.

No matter how I look at it, it's a kidnapping~.

Apparently, the masked corps haven't noticed us yet.
As it is, it's only a matter of time before the girl is taken away.
I don't mean to pretend to be a hero, but I can't overlook this.

"Um~, what are you doing?"

I tried asking straight away.
The masked corps were clearly startled.
They really hadn't noticed us…
Well, certainly we'd erased our presence.

"… Where did you come from? Hmph, are you lost? But you sure are unlucky. Since we were seen, I'll have you disappear."

Arara, he acknowledges us as an enemy.
Obviously, having been seen in such a place, he can't let the other party get away.

Without a doubt masked corps recognized us as just a few lost young ladies~.
You wouldn't think all of us can hunt demons alone.

I glanced at Sana, Allen-kun, and Ange-san.
Sasuke-san went off on his own… Perhaps he's around here?
The three nodded at my glance.
Well then, it's time for a light exercise.

I walked towards masked men without hesitation.
Oh, there's a useful thing on the ground~.
On the opposite, the masked corps were visibly confused by the defenseless me getting closer.
A~~h, it's a rare opportunity.
Well, I'll take it.

I a.s.sumed a stance with the wooden stick I'd picked up.
It's about the length of my sword, the balance is good too.
The masked corps who'd seen it seemed to laugh, although I couldn't see their faces.

"Hey hey, miss. What are you going to do with this wooden stick? Surely not beat us up."

"Ara, thank you for you concern. But… I'm fine. After all, I'm strong."

It seems they laughed again at my words.
I did generously declare I am strong…
Should we slowly begin?
The girl caught a while ago looked at the situation with unease.
I smiled at her to make her feel safe.

Altogether, there are 10 people in the masked corps.
Quite a big number to catch a girl.
But, if we try… right?

"Well, let's do this."

On my word, the three attacked the masked corps.
The masked corps, who thought we wouldn't really come, were confused.
Using the opportunity, I dashed toward to the caught girl's side

The man who had caught the girl turned his sword towards the incoming me.
Do you think having a sword is enough?

I approached the man parrying his sword, used the gap to kick him in the back with my momentum, and knocked him out with my stick.
It's alright now I've secured the girl.

Looking at everyone, a fantastical spectacle was taking place.

Allen-kun dealt a heavy blow to solar plexus with his hidden fist, Sana whipped masked man with her whip of love (power-up from being brother's present), Ange-san sent masked man's sword flying with her concealed rod.
Everyone is lively~.

Nn?
Ara? Unnoticed, Sasuke-san appeared, dressed plainly, and wrapped a rope around the masked guys.
Somehow, he looks to be having fun.

Yup, it ended quickly.
Everyone in the masked corps is peacefully unconscious, of course they are tied up.
I asked the girl if she isn't injured anywhere.

"Ah, y, yes! I'm okay! Um, umm, thank you very much. I, w, was, scared."

Relieved, the girl started crying.
That's right, isn't it scary being captured by such masked men.
I rubbed her back and wiped her tears with my handkerchief.
For some reason I heard Ange-san shout "S, so jealous~~!" then, but let's ignore her.

I thought about consulting about the masked men with grandfather, and when I thought of asking Allen-kun to bring him, Sasuke-san moved.

"I, know, where, grandfather is."

Having said that, he disappeared.
Oh~~, that's a ninja~.
And now Ange-san's curiously looking at the spot he disappeared from.
Oh, she's br.i.m.m.i.n.g with curiosity about ninja~.

It's just that there's something about Ange-san's eyes… It feels like they're aiming at a prey… Yup, it's just my imagination!