Reborn in Type-Moon, My Sister is Aoko Aozaki

Chapter 156 156: Volume 3: 020: Can You Keep a Lookout for Me?

Having captured the Knight of the Lake and rescued the assassin girl associated with the People of the Mountain, after some explanation, Serenity confirmed that Rin Aosaki and the others were not from the Holy City. In addition to the life-saving grace, she agreed to lead the group to the village of the People of the Mountain.

...

This was a remote valley entrance. If no one specifically led the way, it would probably be impossible to notice that such a place existed in the crevice of this wilderness mountain range.

However, when Rin Aosaki and the others led the wanderers through the valley entrance and were about to proceed deeper, a voice suddenly came from a distant tower ahead.

"Stop! Do not proceed any further. If you do not leave now, we will have to take action!"

The voice was filled with vigilance and warning. Rin Aosaki and the others stopped their steps but did not turn back as requested. Just as the guards on the tower were preparing to notify others of an enemy attack, from the shadows, Serenity slowly revealed herself and made a few hand gestures towards the tower.

"That's... Miss Serenity?"

"It really seems to be! Quickly go and inform Mr. Hassan of the Cursed Arm and Mr. Arash, tell them Miss Serenity has returned!"

"That's great, I thought that lord might have this time..."

"Alright, no need for pessimistic talk, go down and pass on the message! But, why did Miss Serenity bring so many people back..."

...

The guards on the tower hurriedly took action. A few minutes later, a man draped in a black robe, wearing a skull mask, with a misshapen, club-like right arm, and a black-haired youth in light armor holding a red bow, rushed towards their position.

"When the guards sent the message, I thought they had gotten the situation wrong... I didn't expect you to actually return safely, Serenity." Cursed Arm seemed to let out a sigh of relief. After all, when he learned from the escaped People of the Mountain that the assassin girl was being pursued by the Knight of the Lake, he had already prepared to lead a group of elites to rescue her. Because if Serenity, who knew the location of the village, fell into the hands of the people from the Holy City, it was very likely to put the People of the Mountain in an extremely disadvantageous position.

Although he believed that even under severe torture and interrogation, she would not reveal a single piece of information, there was a limit to a person's spirit. And he was also worried that the Holy City would use some unknown means to obtain the information.

But fortunately, that worry had just been lifted. And the remaining matter was that it seemed other problems had arisen.

"Mhm, I escaped by a narrow margin because of a special situation. Also, these people can be trusted. If you don't believe it, they have also captured the Holy City knight, Lancelot." Seemingly not one to easily show emotions, Serenity nodded and explained the fact that Rin Aosaki and the others had helped her, and also gestured to Lancelot, who was still unconscious and lying on his side on the all-terrain vehicle.

"It seems the situation you encountered was quite complicated. But let's talk after we get to the village first. Also, Mr. Cursed Arm, I think these people should be fine. After all, enemies wouldn't wander around the wilderness with so many homeless people." Knowing that he was still concerned about the identities of Rin Aosaki and the others, Arash patted his shoulder, signaling him not to overthink it, lest he chill the hearts of the enthusiastic helpers.

"...Alright. Since Lord Arash has said so, and Serenity also chooses to trust you, then please come in." Cursed Arm nodded and politely invited. With the sufficient evidence of a captive, he also dispelled the doubts in his heart.

And as he breathed a sigh of relief, Rin Aosaki, while following his footsteps, asked softly, "Mr. Cursed Arm, please forgive my impertinence. But can the village accommodate so many people at once?"

"You're worried about the problem of water and food, right? Please rest assured. If it were a few days ago, this would indeed have been a rather serious problem. But after that Servant accidentally came to us, this is no longer a problem." Having a good impression of the clear-aurad youth beside him who had helped more than four hundred of his compatriots, Cursed Arm explained with a light laugh. And Arash beside him also smiled.

"That's right. In any case, it's rare for Miss Serenity to return safely, and she even brought back so many people... there will probably be a banquet tonight."

Hearing that their words did not sound like they were boasting, Rin Aosaki blinked with slight confusion. According to his "observation," although this area seemed to have a river, it shouldn't be that abundant. Could there be another Servant who could produce food?

...

—It turned out that there really was such a Servant.

Feeling the joyous atmosphere of the banquet, Rin Aosaki "watched" Tawara Touta sitting in a corner of the banquet venue, drinking and laughing merrily. He couldn't help but recall the scene of him continuously producing rice from a rice bag earlier. The worry in his heart finally settled down.

But this ability to help others, as expected of Mr. Fujiwara no Hidesato...

Having also learned about his story, Rin Aosaki's mouth curved up slightly. He picked up a piece of jerky in front of him to replenish his strength. Of course, as one of the main characters of this banquet, he had also been gratefully hosted by many of the wanderers. The almost countless amount of dry food placed in front of him was enough to prove all of this.

And the people from Chaldea were naturally also warmly hosted. As for a certain Knight of the Lake, he was still unconscious and had his entire body's power sealed, bound and under guard.

After arriving at this singularity, it was rare to have such a relaxed atmosphere. The youth, with a smile on his face, quietly enjoyed it all.

But at this moment, as if having learned some strange method from the drunk Ritsuka, Manaka returned to his side, pulled on his sleeve, and said stammeringly, "Um, Rei, I have a favor to ask you."

"What is it, sister?" Feeling that her reaction was a bit strange, Rin Aosaki asked with confusion.

"Er... the people in the village said that because we helped bring back Miss Serenity, they can prepare a place for us to bathe. But it's my first time bathing in another place, so I'm a little uneasy. Later... can you keep a lookout for me?"

Stammering out this sentence, Manaka unconsciously looked elsewhere, her gaze somewhat flickering. And on her exquisite side profile, whether it was the reflection of the bonfire's light or something else, a faint blush was spreading. Her small and crystal-clear earlobes quietly warmed up.

Rin Aosaki was stunned for a moment, as if not expecting her to make this request. But he didn't hesitate for long, nodded lightly, and blinked. "That's not a problem. Are we going now?"

"...Mhm. Then, then let's go first."

"Mhm."

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