Kujibiki Tokushou: Musou Hāremu ken

Chapter 31 – Capturing Princess Nana

“That is a given. Why was it not like that since the beginning?”

“I will follow everything that Kakeru-sama wishes for.”

“Because master is too savage.”

“Please let me in your harem too. Wait… I am already in your harem!”

They said a lot of things but, none of the say a word of objection. Rather than objecting, they asked me to do find more harem members. Delphina even said that it won’t cut it for me if the harem’s girls are not around 100.

And such, it has become that I need to find the next candidate that I need to get into my harem.

***

Midday – Frosty Dine.

After we finished our first job by hunting, I brought Io along to the dine.

“Welco—- Kakeru-san!”

The poster girl Fiona greeted us while her face was brimming with smile.

“It has been a while Kakeru-san!”

“Yeah, haven’t seen you for a while. How’s Mai-chan, is she doing well?”

“Yes, fortunately. Ah, you may have a seat over here.”

Fiona showed me and Io our seat.

“Mai wanted to go to your place to give her gratitude, but I wonder if it would not be a trouble for you.”

“Trouble? Why?”

Why would there be any trouble if they want to come over to my place?

“Is that so. Then next time, I will be troubling you for my next visit.”

“Sure thing.”

“By the way, Kakeru-san has been doing really great for the past few days. I’ve heard a lot of rumors about you.”

“Rumors?”

“Yes, like how you managed to defeat a whole army troop by yourself, how you defeat a monster that is way bigger than a house with one attack, and you even defeat the infamous Orikuto regardless of its weakness. I’ve heard a lot of an exaggerated stories about you. When I heard the stories, I was wonder which monster would have the capability to do that! — is just how much of an exaggeration that I have heard.”

Truth to be told, none of them are exaggeration as I did it just like what she had heard. Like how I defeat a troop of 1 000 man alone, defeat a monster bigger than a house in one attack… But regarding to defeating Orikuto,

I looked at Io and she looked away just a little bit.

“I am sorry, looks like my friend boasted a little bit too much about my accomplishment.”

“Boasting huh?”

I am not sure how much of a boast did they told about me but anyhow, it doesn’t make me feel bad anyway.

“But… You can really hold the cursed sword normally as if nothing happens.”

Fiona looked at Eleanor.

As Mari has been taken over by Eleanor once, Fiona still have a very deep impression regarding Eleanor.

“I will look over this sword properly. There won’t be any more cases that would happen just like what had happened to Mai-chan.”

“I understand!”

But there might be chances that things that happened to Delphina might happen again though, that is very good in its own sense if I use it properly.

(Don’t you dare use me as if I am at your disposal for everything!)

I heard her objection, but I will just ignore it. I have a small chat with Fiona regarding the society and made my orders. I continued on chatting with Io when Fiona went back to working.

“But, the rumors had spread out really that much.”

“From what I have heard, the the rumors have even reach the neighbouring country. The Black Sword Knight that protects the princess. At first, I didn’t think much of it.”

“That must be the time when I saved Helena.”

It looks like the rumours are rampantly spreading around without me knowing anything about it. But as I thought, I didn’t feel bad at all.

“Oii, have you heard? Seems like the subjugation for the savage tribe has been jostled.”

“What? Looks like everything that Royal Highness Helena had done was for naught.”

“Hm?” My ears picked up a voice. Opposite to the dine there were two-man party, they were having a talk about rumors that they have heard.

As Helena’s name was mentioned, subconsciously I picked up their voice.

“Didn’t Princess Helena go to the front line directly and after that they won as the soldiers swept the battle ground victoriously?”

“It’s only rumour, but I’ve heard that the princess of the savage tribe has come to the frontline personally and this has ignited the vigor of the savage tribe members. Since she appeared, they seem to have had a succession of victories. Now, she is also dubbed as the Goddess of Victory, the Holy Saint Haqua.”

“Hee, the savage tribe’s princess is a military girl huh. I bet she looks like a gorilla.”

“And that is where you’re wrong…”

One of the man grinned as his tone turned undoubtedly lewd.

“She’s one hell of a beauty.”

“But that is just a rumor right?”

“No, the soldier… who had run away claimed that the savage tribe’s princess is a good looking princess.”

“Are you serious?”

“This, by any chance perhaps. If they went on with that sort of momentum—-.”

As it become a future course where the kingdom would have lost—– sort of conversation, I stopped picking up their voice.

However, it seems like I’ve heard something good.

A beautiful and strong princess.

I need to see it by my own eyes to discern either it’s true or not.

***

Night – Mansion.

When I got back to the mansion I began making my inquiries to Helena, and she answered normally.

“Is it about Nana Kano?”

“She’s got an easy name to say.”

At least for a Japanese like me.

“Regarding that, it really does troubles me.”

“From the rumors that I’ve heard she’s pretty strong and gained victory after victory in every battle that she participated in.”

“That is the truth. Their first battle— possibly their first battle but. Our 2,000 man force was defeated by their small troop of 30 people. And the soldiers who are still alive from that battle are living in fear. Honestly, we cannot think of any reasons.”

“Seriously?”

“The war is gaining its momentum and it’s has reaching the point where the opposition party is assembling their soldiers. With a higher number of soldiers, they are gaining their momentum. To increase our strength even more, this time we are sending the soldiers from the capital instead of using only those who are available on the actual site.”

“It has become quite the story it seems.”

Is it really that much of an important matter?

I gave it a thought for a while.

“How about the participation of the subjugation force?”

“Kakeru-sama wants to participate?”

“Yeah, I am quite interested in that princess.”

Helena nodded with a face saying “I see.”

As we have been talking about increasing the numbers of my harem woman so she quickly caught up to my intention.

“The idea of Kakeru-sama wanting to participate in the subjugation itself is already a good thing, you can act as one of the soldiers. However, I am afraid that Kakeru-sama won’t be able to pursue your goal.” (E/N: The last sentence is incorrect grammatically; however, I am leaving it alone in favor of the character’s personality)

“Why?”

“It has been the country’s policy to publicly execute those who are caught. As, there’s a chance of a comeback if we let them live on a whim. Not to mention, other means of killing would lead to the rumors which in itself would be troublesome later.

“Ah, I see I see.”

There’s also something like that huh.

I guess it’s the same with the Hideyori incident after the war in Osaka, theoretically.

(E/N: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toyotomi_Hideyori)

Certainly if that happened it would be troublesome to the government side, but if the public prosecution were really to be executed…. I would be to one in trouble instead.

“That is why, Kakeru-sama needs to capture her by himself so you need to attack them using a different route than the army. In other words, Kakeru-sama needs to be in the lead and capture her.”

“I see…”

I look at Helena, and ask.

“Are you fine with this Helena?”

Of course, the question that I am asking this to would be the “Princess” Helena.

As it is closely related with the Kingdom policy. But Helena answered it quite easily, “I will go by everything that Kakeru-sama wishes for.”

She answered normally.

***

Euboi.

I’ve been here before. But now we are facing against the savage tribe with Delphina whom I brought along using the warp wing to the gate.

The gate feels even more impressive compared to the time when I came here.

“The current strength of Euboi is about 500 men, but on the other side 3 000 men were gathered. I’ve heard about them gathering their forces, but its looks like they have gathered more than what I’ve expected.”

“Looks like all the powerful clans within the nearby area went to serve under her wings. They probably making her their palanquin. As of now, they are sowing favors with the princess, once the savage tribe gain their victory against the kingdom. They will want to reap a huge benefit later on.”

“I see.”

“That is why their numbers might increase even more if we just let it be. That is why this time not only the powerful clans, but also the public has joined in. From the rumors that I’ve heard, she has quite the charisma.”

“I see.”

“Then, how shall we attack?”

“Hmphh….”

I give it a thought.

My enemies would be 3 000 people. It would require me to expend a lot of my energy if I were to clash with them heads on. The manpower that we have here are me with my four harem members, a summonable ghost Tania. Even by combining our strength it would be a very tight battle.

“I think we take the profitable way by watching them from this side, let them clash against each other as we wait.”

“I agree with that idea. And there is more information that I’ve heard.”

“Information?”

“Yes, It seems like Nana Kano stayed behind this time. There are some sort of internal disputes amongst the powerful clans, so she went back to mediate between the involved parties.”

“This is a gathering of fate, it seems.”

It seems like we are saved from a great trouble.

“And another thing, the amount of soldiers that will be accompanying her will be around 500, and I have pinned down the route that they will be taking too.”

“That is some information that you got there.”

“Information is a merchant’s life after all.”

Delphina said as if it is an obvious thing.

I see, I can completely give my consent with that.

“That information… must be expensive.”

“Paying with my promotion is okay with me.”

“Well then, that information is sold!”

***

With the information that I got from Delphina, I went to the said route to ready my ambush. I was alone in the middle of the road with a daunting pose. By the way, I asked for the others to hide away. Having them fighting together with me while I lend them my powers sounds good but, as they need to finish of the enemies within 5 minutes, it would be quite dangerous if 5 minutes passed and there are still a lot of enemies. That is why I gave up on that idea.

As I waited a little bit more, from afar I gain sight of my target. Just like the information that I got from Delphina said, it was force with 500 manpower.

“Who goes there! Hal–!”

I cut down their guard without reserve.

My aim is Nana Kano alone. There is no need for me to give any answer to the normal soldier. I swing Eleanor around and slayed down the soldier one after another. As it was a sudden movement from my side, all the soldiers were not prepared in the least.

“Do not panic, get into formation! Deal with it calmly!”

I heard a voice. It was a beautiful voice.

When I looked at the direction from where the voice came from, in between the soldiers I saw a beautiful woman covered in white armor. She is a beautiful woman, just like what the rumor had stated. I was charmed by her, but then I realized something abnormal is happening.

I am under pressure— and it became stronger.

I was thinking to run to where nana is in one move, but my legs were stopped.

I felt like a thick wall was thrust upon me from above. They are much stronger than the 1 000-man unit that Cyrillic led before.

“Is this the power of the princess command.”

(These soldiers are well trained)

“I think I will get serious now.”

I took a step back, and re-affirm my stance while holding Eleanor. I hold Eleanor horizontally. From Eleanor’s blade, a dark aura was emitted.

“Cursed sword.”

“Is it the rumored Cursed Sword Eleanor.”

“Knight of the Black Sword.”

TLN: Nice title tho….

I started running while the soldiers were shaking in fear. After that, I plunged myself into the enemy crowd and began cutting them down one after another. After cutting through around 100 people, I’ve reached to where Nana is.

“Eleanor’s dog.”

“Well of course you will think like that, I’ve come here to capture you.”

“As if I’ll let you, I will be avenged!”

Nana draw a sword.

Relatively it’s a long sword, the design of the edge resembles the tail (?) of a thing swayed like a wind. Coupled with Nana’s style, the both of them looks amazing. (E/N: What?)

“Here I go!!”

The tip of the long sword was brandished against me. I accept the attack using Eleanor, sparks were flying accompanied with the sounds of metal clashing against each other.

She’s strong.

At least, she is the strongest foe that I have encountered so far. She is strong, and beautiful, a woman with personality.

I see, she is just like what the rumor described her to be— was what I thought.

I exchanged blows with Nana. Unbeknownst to us, the soldier surrounding us has entered the spectating mode. And the fight has become person with me fighting against Nana.

All the soldier wore the faces showing how calm and composed they were. There is no way our Princess Nana would lose– that was the sort of expression that they had on their face. We continued on exchanging blows on the spur of moment.

I have to say it is quite fun exchanging blows with Nana like this, however my original plan is to capture her.

“Haaaaaaaaaa!!!”

“Huuunnn!!!”

I expend all my strength, however as not to hurt Nana I snap the long point of her long sword. The long sword fall, going round and round and eventually stab the ground. I put Eleanor at the root of Nana’s throat.

“Kuuhh! Kill me!”

“Do not fret. I won’t kill you.”

I picked up Nana’s sword with her along and warped back into the mansion. Nana who had just experienced warping for the first time was shocked.

Now then, with this I’ve caught her.

From now on it’s the main event. As it took quite a while, it has become quite late. I’m sorry.

Next, would be [Conquering Nana], that is the plan when evening comes.

TLN : I sensed reip… not good… reip.

E/N: Wow, Sudden ending