Chapter 611 - Game Changer Enters the Fray
"Phew…"
I took a deep breath.
I was going to Sabana-san's island, but I only intended to do the absolute minimum necessary. I organized it in my head.
Ride Argenta-san to Sabana-san's island.
Find the port of the Ancient Ruins, the Seventh Ocean Intermediate Port, infiltrate it, and search for the [Transfer Magic Circle] that connects to the Necropolis.
There should be some kind of cover, so remove that, then leave the rest to Azure-san and the others, and I'll return via transfer.
"Shou-kun. It seems you can't start from that Chaos Empire."
"Eh? Seriously? Hmm, can they set something like that?"
Can they implement a national isolation setting?
No, even if they could, I wouldn't declare a nation.
"Well, whatever. If no more people increase on Sabana-san's island, then that's lucky in itself."
"What do you mean?"
"Um…"
I explained my planned actions after arriving at the island to Mion.
I wanted to complete the mission without being discovered by anyone as much as possible. So, it would be better if the number of people on that island didn't increase.
"I see. Once the [Transfer Magic Circle] can be used, I'll contact Club President, then."
"Oh, no, I'll contact Azure-san from my side for that. It might cause trouble if they wonder how Majo Bell knew about it."
"Ah, that's right…"
If everything went well, then the people worried about Sabana-san in the Necropolis would also move.
Anyway, I should explain that part to Azure-san…
"Azure, Vermilion. Are you there?"
"I'm here~. What's up~?"
"Something happen?"
I was startled at first, but it was Argenta-san's guild call.
It was a huge help that she was explaining the situation to Azure-san and Vermilion-san.
It was a good opportunity, so I also explained what I intended to do there.
"Understood. When Shou-kun contacts me, is it alright if I force my way in?"
"Preferably peacefully, but I'll leave that to you."
I felt that given the situation, there was no other choice.
"What should I do?"
"If there are no problems with your current surveillance, proceed to the Necropolis. It would be best to strengthen vigilance there."
"Got it!"
And then, when I finished getting my equipment ready and returned, Argenta-san looked perfectly prepared, as if ready to go anytime. But then,
"Princess~. Can I come too~?"
"You want to help Esason, don't you?"
"Yes."
Argenta-san looked at me with a troubled expression at this exchange.
That's why I'm troubled when the ball is passed to me…
"Emera is sensitive to the presence of fairies. I think she can find the fleeing Esason and the others."
"I see… Then, could you have her act separately from us before we land on the island? If Emeraldia-san could protect the people acting with Esason, that would be helpful."
That would serve as a diversion in itself.
I had intended to ask Argenta-san, but it seemed better to leave it to Emeraldia-san.
"Shou-kun. Add Emeraldia-san to the guild, too."
Oh, that's right. If she's acting separately, I need to make sure we can communicate.
I brought out the guild management magic tool ([Magic Certificate Management Device]) and added Emeraldia-san.
While doing all this, it was almost 9 PM. I needed to move soon. More importantly, I had school tomorrow.
"Alright, let's go. Operation time is 2 hours. If we exceed that, I'll tell you what to do."
"Understood." "Yes."
Now, can I actually ride Argenta-san?
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"Shou-sama, are you alright?"
"I'm fine."
As expected, taking off was the scariest part. But once we were high in the sky and started picking up speed, I felt perfectly calm.
There was nothing I could do but leave it to Argenta-san, so it felt pointless to be scared.
"The target island should be visible soon."
Argenta-san seemed to be doing something, as despite the incredible speed, there was absolutely no wind pressure.
The part of her back I was straddling, which should normally be covered in a silver dragon's sharp scales, was now as comfortable as Mion's car.
However, we continued to communicate via guild call.
This was so Emeraldia-san, Azure-san, Vermilion-san, and El-san could also hear.
"How shall we land on the island?"
"Before we land, could you fly slowly over it once? There should be a large port along the coast, so let's look for that."
"Understood."
My island's Ancient Ruins also had a port where the Small Magic Boat could be stored, so I should be able to infiltrate from there.
"Emeraldia-san, please contact us if you find the Esason."
"Yes."
As we were talking, then,
"Shou-sama, the target island is now visible. I will reduce speed and pass over it."
"Please do."
I thought I'd have to peer straight down, but Argenta-san, being considerate, circled the island once clockwise from a slightly distant position.
"Ah, that area near the lighthouse seems to be the port. Argenta-san, can you fly just above the water's surface to approach without being noticed?"
"Leave it to me."
"Emeraldia-san. You can go now."
"Yes."
Argenta-san changed course to distance herself from the island for a moment, while Emeraldia-san flew towards it.
After flying for a while, Argenta-san slowly circled and descended, gliding over the water towards the lighthouse.
"I will land on that breakwater."
"Yes."
Argenta-san approached smoothly and landed silently. She lowered her neck so I could dismount easily.
A quick glance around showed it was a much larger port than my island's, with the breakwater and lighthouse ahead being about twice the size.
And then,
"That seems to be the entrance to the Ancient Ruins."
"Yes, it appears to be the same as the one in the Dragon Capital."
To the left, a dry dock large enough for big ships was visible.
In the cliff face beyond it, a large double door could be seen.
Once we reached that point, Argenta-san and I would split up.
"Then, I will stand by here. Please contact me if anything happens."
"I'm sorry. Please do."
Argenta-san couldn't keep up with my stealth actions, and I'd be in trouble returning if I couldn't transfer, so I had her wait.
I had asked Emeraldia-san to find Sabana-san and escort her, but… in the worst case, I'd have to consider evacuating them to the Southern Island.