The angel was surprisingly decent .
Sara who proclaimed herself as an angel who serves Metron, spoke to me in a somehow haughty way, as if she was trying to brag about it . I couldn’t see the reason for her trying to boast about that fact, though I was able to guess that she was an angel . A fairly wavy white hair almost reaching her shoulders and black eyes . Her outward appearance was rather similar to that of Lina who is also an angel . Although, the giant hammer which she was carrying with her seemed a little unbefitting for an angel . That hammer was the only peculiar thing I found if my impression of her was to be excluded .
"I thought all angels were like Lina . Turns out I was wrong . "
The first time I encountered Lina, was when she was blindly worshiping that annoying Kid to a harebrained level . Judging from that past experience, Sara didn’t look that way to me . Hearing my impression of her, Sara got seemingly offended and spoke in a displeased manner .
"Hey, don’t be rude! Lina is the only one of us who served Metron-sama to a crazy level . " "Wha-! W-Who are you calling crazy?!"
Lina who ended up remembering a past that she didn’t want to remember because of Sara’s straight mock, shouted with a voice that exuded her embarrassment . Hm? Her reaction was strange . I didn’t expect her to react in such a way, honestly .
"Didn’t you tell me that day that for an angel, serving and revering their god is their greatest joy or something?"
When I urged her to answer my question, she tried to smooth over it by responding vaguely .
"Everyone was thinking the same back then and it can’t be helped, since my parents educated me that way..."
Her voice was lacking confidence . When I remained to stare at her for a long time, she couldn’t bear my gaze and gradually lowered her voice . Sara who watched her reaction was shocked and let out a sigh .
"Hey, people who hold this kind of beliefs nowadays are the rare minorities . The main reason behind the popularity of our job is the convenient work conditions and the salary . It’s not as honorable as Lina said . "
"Money comes before ideals . " Sare ended her words with an honest point . My first impression of her was on spot . She was a tough angel . I started feeling that a god could be more realistic than what I thought . Even Saya and Karen who were listening to our conversation smiled bitterly . As for Rouga, she was screaming nonsense like "This tree is so huuge!!" while looking at a large tree near us . Looks like this wolf of mine can’t read the mood .
"A-Anyway, why are you here Sara? What happened to your job?"
Lina who didn’t wish to continue ashaming herself, changed the topic .
"I am here because of my job . I was ordered by Metron-sama to destroy the magic teleportation circle installed in this island . Although, I didn’t hear anything about the monster that was lurking in the forest . " "What did you just say? Teleportation circle?"
I instantly reacted to the word "magic circle" and drew closer to Saya who was still complaining about the monster that assaulted her earlier .
"Hey! Is there really a magic circle in this island?" "W-What’s your problem...?"
When I got too close to her, Sara’s angered expression totally disappeared and was replaced with a puzzled face instead .
"Answer me!" "T-There is . Metron-sama was using it in the past and it’s still functioning until now . "
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Despite having her secret exposed, Lina didn’t show a sign of confusion .
"Even if that’s the case, then what?" "There’s no way you’d win against me if you can’t use your special skill . "
Sara enunciated with a triumphant voice, however, Lina still didn’t falter .
"Your skill was
【CrashVan】
if I remember right . A skill that that causes explosions directly after the impact . " "That’s right . It’s one of the reasons for getting chose to accomplish my current task . "
Indeed, a skill that utterly destroys anything with ease was a proper choice for the mission she received . While the tense mood was on its way to turning into a battle, I contemplated nonchalantly .
"It will still be impossible for you to defeat me with only that . " "I shall destroy that composure of yours then . "
Concluding the brief time of insulting each other, the two angels raised their weapons, preparing for a fight . Ah, this is bad . Urged by the tense ambiance that was about to turn into a fight at any moment, I strode between Sara and Lina without considering the mood .
"Alright, everyone wait . I’d like you to stop this futile conflict . "
Bewildered by my sudden interference, Sara and Lina were both taken aback, enable of hiding their complexed expression . Naturally, I didn’t mind their reaction and continued my words by pointing out a few things .
"Lina, I understand your feelings, but this is not the proper time of picking a fight with people . Saya and Karen are her as well, so please be considerate . " "Uu..." "And same to you . Nobody cares about your thoughts and beliefs, but you need to stop provoking Lina . you’re only making things troublesome . " "W-what’s your problem . Stop acting arrogantly like that..."
Lina obediently agreed with me while Sara tried to object . Though her voice started gradually weakening as I approached her .
"Let me ascertain something . You came here to destroy Metron’s teleportation circle, right?" "T-That’s correct . Do you have a problem with that?"
Sara answered me with a firm voice . I only replied with " I see..." then placed my hands on Sara’s shoulders and made the best friendly smile I could do .
"I’m sorry but... please come back later . " "Eh? Wait—-"
Sara had something to point out about my last request, but she vanished before being able to clearly express it . It would be troublesome if she was to destroy the magic circle . That’s why I had her teleported outside the island . Of course, I’m not a scoundrel to teleport her to a cruel place like the ocean . Lina who watched me teleport Saya asked about the place where I sent her .
"Where did you send her?" "Outside the island . "
Hearing me honestly answering her question, Lina made an expression that seemed as if she was sympathizing with Sara . she will have to go through those traps once again . I can’t blame Lina for making such a face . Nevertheless, it can’t be helped . This is all for the sake of meeting that Metron . I’m ready to do anything in order to achieve that goal .
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"Let’s hurry up . "
Ordering to the three girls who were still feeling sorry for Sara, we resumed our search for the magic teleportation circle . We will most likely encounter the little girl behind the voice we heard . Let’s get done with this before she comes back .
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One more time
Sara after getting teleported .
"Eh? What! What is this!? What happened?! Is this a desert? No, did I return to my start point!?"
"Eliminating all intruders . "
"Eh? This voice..." "Gyuroooooo" "Gyoooo!!!" "...... am I going to have to go through this again?"
"Desu . "
"Nooooooooo!!"