Chapter 33
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[The Plague Town]
A few days later. Evening.
Afraal was more bustling than usual.
――Yes, the slave market would be held tonight.
The merchants must’ve learned from experience and anticipated that Ophir and her gang of bandits would definitely come attacking as they’d increased the number of adventurers standing guard at the venue.
For the merchants, the bandits were surely troublesome, but their main problem was Ophir, the Axe Saintess.
As such, they had to stall her at least until they were done closing the deal.
That must be what they had in mind in significantly increasing the number of guards.
But it actually worked for us too.
After all, the more people witnessed what was going to happen the better.
Then—the time finally came.
——Whooooooosh!
“““““Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh!?”””””
The people of Afraal screamed at the sandstorm that suddenly hit the town.
However, the real horror just started.
“…Eh? Cough cough…wh-what is this…?”
Thud, people collapsed one after another with something like a rash emerging all over their bodies.
――Yes, it was an outbreak of plague.
Everyone, regardless of age or sex, collapsed to the ground and became unable to move, seemingly in pain.
The town that was so bustling was instantly surrounded by silence.
Of course, this was our… or rather, Turbo-sama’s work.
I had her produce a plague that could cause a human’s body to become paralyzed and unable to move.
Needless to say, although babies and old people whose bodies were weak were also infected, their lives weren’t in any real danger.
That said, most people here were innocent; I felt really sorry for doing this to them.
But without doing such a big play, we wouldn’t be able to save everyone.
――Blaze!
So, in order to make the play successful, I transformed into phoenix, flew over the town, and landed on the tallest building.
Then, with another help from Turbo-sama, the wind slightly altered my voice and delivered it to the whole town.
“I was late, huh. —O’ humans, you have evoked the wrath of the god of wind. Despite being humans, you treated other humans – creation of gods just like yourselves – as if they were goods and trafficked them. The Axe Saintess had even repeatedly risked her life to try and stop you, yet you never reflected. This is the price you have to pay for your folly,” I continued with a heavy and admonishing tone, “most of you may have forgotten, but all your deeds are weighed on gods’ scales. Those whom cooperated in the evil act and turn a blind eye also sinned. Hence, the god of wind handed down this calamity. All whom you hold dear shall not be spared from it, either. The calamity will waft towards them and gnaw at their bodies.”
“““““!?”””””
Hearing that, the faces of not only the residents, but also the adventurers were dyed in despair.
It was natural.
After all, their precious ones would also suffer because of them.
Still, my chest hurt.
I didn’t give a damn about the slave traders, but I ended up scaring the innocents, too.
Well, considering this was for the future of the town, there was no way around it…
Anyway, let’s finish this as soon as possible.
With that in mind, I announced, “But—there is a way to save yourselves and your precious ones.”
“““““!”””””
As hope filled the people’s faces, I continued, “Swear right here and right now that you regret your sins and will never make the same mistakes again. And those who are guilty of trafficking humans do so out loud. I will deliver your voice to the god of wind. However, know that this is your first and last opportunity—lies will immediately lead to immediate death.”
If they stay unrepentant, no one could save them anymore.
So, please…! I prayed in my heart.
Then.
“—I-I’m guilty of trafficking humans!?”
“—S-so am I!?”
“—P-please forgive me!?” The merchants raised their voices one after another.
I sighed in relief and patted my chest.
◇ ◇
Well, the problem started from then.
If the plague was cured immediately, the merchants could possibly repeat the same act again in the future.
So, we’d decided to make the plague inflicting them heavier and longer.
Among them, there were some daredevils who obstinately refused to repent, hence we’d decided to take extreme measure against them.
To be precise, we’d had them continued to suffer indescribable pain until Turbo-sama forgave them.
I hoped they’d do their best to receive her forgiveness.
Anyway, like that, the case this time came to an end, and Afraal was now back in full swing.
There was one clear change in the town. A stone monument to worship the god of wind now stood erect at the center.
People would surely warn themselves every time they saw the stone monument.
And I wished that adventurers and travelers would pass on what had happened here to other towns.
Well, setting that aside.
“Oi, what is the meaning of this?” Turbo-sama looked at us (or rather, at Ophir) with half-closed eyes.
Because,
“Woaaah, it’s the house of the goddess!”
“Wooow! What a big house!”
“Yaaay! Yaaay!”
Like that, the children who were part of the bandit group and the children who were supposed to be sold as slaves were running around in the Wind Temple.
“M’ bad, I’ve decided to go along these guys, see. So, please take care of these brats.”
“Are you messing around with me, Ophir? Are you seriously telling me to babysit?”
“Yeah. Ya like children anyway, don’t cha? Then, there ain’t a problem, aight? Some of ‘em can already take care of themselves, so I’m sure yer gonna do fine.”
“Do you want to be killed, Ophir? No, I will kill you. Right now.”
Whirr whirr, Turbo-sama released intimidating air.
But,
Pull.
“…Hm?”
The hem of Turbo-sama’s skirt was pulled by a child who was about three years of age. The child said to her, “…Pee.”
“—Wha!? O-oi, hold on!? I will take you to the bathroom now, so don’t pee here!? Absolutely don’t, okay!? Okay!?” Turbo-sama picked up the child and brought him away.
This must be how she was like when she was raising Ophir, we watched her go, feeling slightly warm and fluffy inside.
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[The Plague Town]
A few days later. Evening.
Afraal was more bustling than usual.
――Yes, the slave market would be held tonight.
The merchants must’ve learned from experience and anticipated that Ophir and her gang of bandits would definitely come attacking as they’d increased the number of adventurers standing guard at the venue.
For the merchants, the bandits were surely troublesome, but their main problem was Ophir, the Axe Saintess.
As such, they had to stall her at least until they were done closing the deal.
That must be what they had in mind in significantly increasing the number of guards.
But it actually worked for us too.
After all, the more people witnessed what was going to happen the better.
Then—the time finally came.
——Whooooooosh!
“““““Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh!?”””””
The people of Afraal screamed at the sandstorm that suddenly hit the town.
However, the real horror just started.
“…Eh? Cough cough…wh-what is this…?”
Thud, people collapsed one after another with something like a rash emerging all over their bodies.
――Yes, it was an outbreak of plague.
Everyone, regardless of age or sex, collapsed to the ground and became unable to move, seemingly in pain.
The town that was so bustling was instantly surrounded by silence.
Of course, this was our… or rather, Turbo-sama’s work.
I had her produce a plague that could cause a human’s body to become paralyzed and unable to move.
Needless to say, although babies and old people whose bodies were weak were also infected, their lives weren’t in any real danger.
That said, most people here were innocent; I felt really sorry for doing this to them.
But without doing such a big play, we wouldn’t be able to save everyone.
――Blaze!
So, in order to make the play successful, I transformed into phoenix, flew over the town, and landed on the tallest building.
Then, with another help from Turbo-sama, the wind slightly altered my voice and delivered it to the whole town.
“I was late, huh. —O’ humans, you have evoked the wrath of the god of wind. Despite being humans, you treated other humans – creation of gods just like yourselves – as if they were goods and trafficked them. The Axe Saintess had even repeatedly risked her life to try and stop you, yet you never reflected. This is the price you have to pay for your folly,” I continued with a heavy and admonishing tone, “most of you may have forgotten, but all your deeds are weighed on gods’ scales. Those whom cooperated in the evil act and turn a blind eye also sinned. Hence, the god of wind handed down this calamity. All whom you hold dear shall not be spared from it, either. The calamity will waft towards them and gnaw at their bodies.”
“““““!?”””””
Hearing that, the faces of not only the residents, but also the adventurers were dyed in despair.
It was natural.
After all, their precious ones would also suffer because of them.
Still, my chest hurt.
I didn’t give a damn about the slave traders, but I ended up scaring the innocents, too.
Well, considering this was for the future of the town, there was no way around it…
Anyway, let’s finish this as soon as possible.
With that in mind, I announced, “But—there is a way to save yourselves and your precious ones.”
“““““!”””””
As hope filled the people’s faces, I continued, “Swear right here and right now that you regret your sins and will never make the same mistakes again. And those who are guilty of trafficking humans do so out loud. I will deliver your voice to the god of wind. However, know that this is your first and last opportunity—lies will immediately lead to immediate death.”
If they stay unrepentant, no one could save them anymore.
So, please…! I prayed in my heart.
Then.
“—I-I’m guilty of trafficking humans!?”
“—S-so am I!?”
“—P-please forgive me!?” The merchants raised their voices one after another.
I sighed in relief and patted my chest.
◇ ◇
Well, the problem started from then.
If the plague was cured immediately, the merchants could possibly repeat the same act again in the future.
So, we’d decided to make the plague inflicting them heavier and longer.
Among them, there were some daredevils who obstinately refused to repent, hence we’d decided to take extreme measure against them.
To be precise, we’d had them continued to suffer indescribable pain until Turbo-sama forgave them.
I hoped they’d do their best to receive her forgiveness.
Anyway, like that, the case this time came to an end, and Afraal was now back in full swing.
There was one clear change in the town. A stone monument to worship the god of wind now stood erect at the center.
People would surely warn themselves every time they saw the stone monument.
And I wished that adventurers and travelers would pass on what had happened here to other towns.
Well, setting that aside.
“Oi, what is the meaning of this?” Turbo-sama looked at us (or rather, at Ophir) with half-closed eyes.
Because,
“Woaaah, it’s the house of the goddess!”
“Wooow! What a big house!”
“Yaaay! Yaaay!”
Like that, the children who were part of the bandit group and the children who were supposed to be sold as slaves were running around in the Wind Temple.
“M’ bad, I’ve decided to go along these guys, see. So, please take care of these brats.”
“Are you messing around with me, Ophir? Are you seriously telling me to babysit?”
“Yeah. Ya like children anyway, don’t cha? Then, there ain’t a problem, aight? Some of ‘em can already take care of themselves, so I’m sure yer gonna do fine.”
“Do you want to be killed, Ophir? No, I will kill you. Right now.”
Whirr whirr, Turbo-sama released intimidating air.
But,
Pull.
“…Hm?”
The hem of Turbo-sama’s skirt was pulled by a child who was about three years of age. The child said to her, “…Pee.”
“—Wha!? O-oi, hold on!? I will take you to the bathroom now, so don’t pee here!? Absolutely don’t, okay!? Okay!?” Turbo-sama picked up the child and brought him away.
This must be how she was like when she was raising Ophir, we watched her go, feeling slightly warm and fluffy inside.
The Plague TownA few days later. Evening.Afraal was more bustling than usual.Yes, the slave market would be held tonight.The merchants must've learned from experience and anticipated that Ophir and her gang of bandits would definitely come attacking as they'd increased the number of adventurers standing guard at the venue.For the merchants, the bandits were surely troublesome, but their main problem was Ophir, the Axe Saintess.As such, they had to stall her at least until they were done closing the deal.That must be what they had in mind in significantly increasing the number of guards.But it actually worked for us too.After all, the more people witnessed what was going to happen the better.Thenthe time finally came.Whooooooosh!Aaaaaaaaaahhhhh!?The people of Afraal screamed at the sandstorm that suddenly hit the town.However, the real horror just started.Eh?Cough coughwh-what is this?Thud,people collapsed one after another with something like a rash emerging all over their bodies.Yes, it was an outbreak of plague.Everyone, regardless of age or sex, collapsed to the ground and became unable to move, seemingly in pain.The town that was so bustling was instantly surrounded by silence.Of course, this was our or rather, Turbo-sama's work.I had her produce a plague that could cause a human's body to become paralyzed and unable to move.Needless to say, although babies and old people whose bodies were weak were also infected, their lives weren't in any real danger.That said, most people here were innocent; I felt really sorry for doing this to them.But without doing such a big play, we wouldn't be able to save everyone.Blaze!So, in order to make the play successful, I transformed into phoenix, flew over the town, and landed on the tallest building.Then, with another help from Turbo-sama, the wind slightly altered my voice and delivered it to the whole town.I was late, huh. O' humans, you have evoked the wrath of the god of wind. Despite being humans, you treated other humans creation of gods just like yourselves as if they were goods and trafficked them. The Axe Saintess had even repeatedly risked her life to try and stop you, yet you never reflected. This is the price you have to pay for your folly, I continued with a heavy and admonishing tone, most of you may have forgotten, but all your deeds are weighed on gods' scales. Those whom cooperated in the evil act and turn a blind eye also sinned. Hence, the god of wind handed down this calamity. All whom you hold dear shall not be spared from it, either. The calamity will waft towards them and gnaw at their bodies.!?Hearing that, the faces of not only the residents, but also the adventurers were dyed in despair.It was natural.After all, their precious ones would also suffer because of them.Still, my chest hurt.I didn't give a damn about the slave traders, but I ended up scaring the innocents, too.Well, considering this was for the future of the town, there was no way around itAnyway, let's finish this as soon as possible.With that in mind, I announced, Butthere is a way to save yourselves and your precious ones.!As hope filled the people's faces, I continued, Swear right here and right now that you regret your sins and will never make the same mistakes again. And those who are guilty of trafficking humans do so out loud. I will deliver your voice to the god of wind. However, know that this is your first and last opportunitylies will immediately lead to immediate death.If they stay unrepentant, no one could save them anymore.So, please!I prayed in my heart.Then.I-I'm guilty of trafficking humans!?S-so am I!?P-please forgive me!? The merchants raised their voices one after another.I sighed in relief and patted my chest. Well, the problem started from then.If the plague was cured immediately, the merchants could possibly repeat the same act again in the future.So, we'd decided to make the plague inflicting them heavier and longer.Among them, there were some daredevils who obstinately refused to repent, hence we'd decided to take extreme measure against them.To be precise, we'd had them continued to suffer indescribable pain until Turbo-sama forgave them.I hoped they'd do their best to receive her forgiveness.Anyway, like that, the case this time came to an end, and Afraal was now back in full swing.There was one clear change in the town. A stone monument to worship the god of wind now stood erect at the center.People would surely warn themselves every time they saw the stone monument.And I wished that adventurers and travelers would pass on what had happened here to other towns.Well, setting that aside.Oi, what is the meaning of this? Turbo-sama looked at us or rather, at Ophir with half-closed eyes.Because,Woaaah, it's the house of the goddess!Wooow! What a big house!Yaaay! Yaaay!Like that, the children who were part of the bandit group and the children who were supposed to be sold as slaves were running around in the Wind Temple.M' bad, I've decided to go along these guys, see. So, please take care of these brats.Are you messing around with me, Ophir? Are you seriously telling me to babysit?Yeah. Ya like children anyway, don't cha? Then, there ain't a problem, aight? Some of em can already take care of themselves, so I'm sure yer gonna do fine.Do you want to be killed, Ophir? No, Iwillkill you. Right now.Whirr whirr, Turbo-sama released intimidating air.But,Pull.Hm?The hem of Turbo-sama's skirt was pulled by a child who was about three years of age. The child said to her, Pee.Wha!? O-oi, hold on!? I will take you to the bathroom now, so don't pee here!? Absolutely don't, okay!? Okay!? Turbo-sama picked up the child and brought him away.This must be how she was like when she was raising Ophir, we watched her go, feeling slightly warm and fluffy inside.
