LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 60 - Episode 60: Invasion Commences
Episode 60: Invasion Commences
The Great Sage Caphrodyte is deeply engrossed in magical research. Every day, she invents new magical items for us.
“Zauuus! It’s done!”
With that, she brought forth a pair of glasses. However, these weren’t the type you wear on your face; one side had a handle attached.
It’s what they call a “Lornet” – an item that was supposedly used by nobles to watch plays in ancient times. The one she made doesn’t appear in Brave Sword Quest. It’s a completely original item made according to my request.
“With this Lornet, even if you originally can’t see the status of subordinate monsters, you can see their stats.”
In this world, according to the world view of Brave Sword Quest, only main characters can see the status of others. Characters like Meel and Arjena, and Stasa are main characters. On the flip side, subordinate monsters like Gobtarou and Tsuchisuke can’t even see their own stats, let alone others’.
Seeing stats is considered a blessing from the Creator God.
“Hehehe. The lenses of this Lornet are blessed by the Creator God.”
“Hmm…”
Now, we can gather detailed information about enemies from subordinate monsters.
“I haven’t given it a name yet.”
Hmm… It’s a pair of glasses that can see the opponent’s status…
“Should we call it ‘Search Glasses’?”
“Hmm… That sounds kind of bland. Since it’s about gathering information and investigation… How about ‘Scout’? Combining it with Lornet, how about ‘Scout Lornet’?”
“Nope.”
“Eeeeeh?! Why not?! Scout is way cooler than Search Glasses!”
Certainly.
That sounds way cooler.
But even just the fact that it’s glasses that can measure opponent stats is barely acceptable, so if we name it that, it’ll be unbearable.
“It’s absolutely not happening.”
“Why not?! Scout is so cool, isn’t it?!”
It’s too close.
It’s leaning too much towards a legendary item that existed in a past life.
We must never cross that line.
“Anyway, I’ll go with Search Glasses.”
“I guess so… Well, since it’s a name Zaus came up with, I’m starting to like it. Hehehe. Come to think of it, it might be a simple and straightforward name.”
“I see. Thank you.”
“In the future, I plan to make it a single lens.”
“Huh?”
“Since it only shows the opponent’s stats, it would be easier to wear it on the ear than to hold it with a handle.”
“Absolutely not.”
“Why not?”
“It’s too much! It’s leaning too much in that direction! There’s only one answer. It’s aiming straight for that!”
“Wearing it on the ear is easier than holding it with your hand. Plus, a single lens would look stylish, right?!”
“That’s… true. But…”
Wearing a single lens on the ear, called Scout Lornet, to display the enemy’s status. It’s definitely a no-go.
That work is divine. It’s sacred.
It was very popular in the past life. It was the Bible for men. Of course, I loved it too.
So, we must never defile it.
“Please keep the current form and don’t make it a single lens.”
“Hmm… Are you sure?”
“Yeah. Please.”
“Hehehe. Alright, alright. It can’t be helped. Hehehe. If it’s Zaus’s request, I’ll listen to anything.”
Thus, the Search Glasses were completed.
The finished product is a Lornet with a handle. Both lenses are default.
Phew. We managed to avoid the danger of making it a single lens and wearing it on the ear.
With this, gathering information will be easier.
“Also, another item you requested has been completed.”
“Ah, thank you.”
“It’s a firearm with magic infused gunpowder. I think the firepower is sufficient.”
“I see, the firepower is sufficient.”
It’s the Magic Fist Gun.
Just pull the trigger to attack. It should be the perfect partner for Stasa, who lacks attack power.
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–Near Yorno Village–
Stasa is in the forest.
She’s wearing quite a fancy outfit, with two monsters behind her.
She’ve been appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Demon Lord’s territory, so she’s about to negotiate with Yorno Village.
She didn’t send a letter to Yorno Village beforehand.
Even if she did, it would undoubtedly be rejected. After all, the Demon Lord’s territory and the territory of the Demon Duke are in conflict. It’s not a situation where a letter can make a difference.
While maintaining a peaceful stance in diplomacy, it’s necessary to show some level of threat. This is the most efficient way of conducting diplomacy.
After much consideration, 16-year-old Stasa made this decision.
“What do you think, Liza?”
A lizard-faced man. Lizamaru, the Lizardman, took out the Search Glasses.
“No monsters nearby, Liza.”
Just then, a harpy descended from the sky.
“No enemies in the air either, Hapi.”
It’s Hapie, the Harpy girl.
And the last one was a goblin girl.
“I’ll heal any injuries with my recovery magic, so don’t worry, Gob. But it’s best not to fight, Gob.”
“Don’t worry, Gobuko-chan. This is just a negotiation this time. Lord Zaus doesn’t want a fight. Let’s keep it peaceful.”
“Yeah… I hope nothing happens, Gob. If there are no monsters around here, there’s a possibility they’re directly guarding the village, Gob.”
Stasa’s escorts are the three of them: Lizamaru, Hapie, and Gobuko.
This was Stasa’s debut as the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
“Lizamaru-kun, Hapie-chan, Gobuko-chan, let’s do our best!”
Hapie and Gobuko smiled.
Their teamwork seems decent.
However, Lizamaru turned away. He seemed unsatisfied with something.
With that, the group arrived at the outskirts of Yorno Village.
“Phew… There are guards, Liz.”
Near the entrance of Yorno Village, there was a monster with the face of a lion.
Standing guard while being alert to the surroundings, it’s clearly a guard.
Lizamaru put on the Search Glasses.
“Level 150… Quite strong, Liz.”
“Eeh. W-What should we do?”
“That’s what I want to hear, Liz. We’re here to protect you, Liz.”
“Uuh… Y-Yeah, you’re right. …Anyway, Lizamaru-kun and the others are higher level, right?”
“The number of opponents is the problem, Liz. Since there are only two of us, me and Hapie, who are combat types. Gobuko is specialized in support, so she’s out of the equation, Liz.”
“S-So, it’s not exactly safe, is it?”
“Don’t worry, Liz. We’ll protect you at all costs, Liz. That’s Lord Zaus’s order, Liz.”
“P-Please don’t say such dangerous things. The goal is for everyone to complete the mission safely.”
“In that case, you make the call, Liz. There’s also the option to retreat and increase the guards, Liz.”
“Uuh… W-We don’t have much time. We don’t know what the Demon Lord’s army is planning. There’s been no word since the invasion of Kacgarida. Waiting for the enemy’s move is too dangerous, I think.”
“I see… For someone who became a hostage due to a blunder, you’re surprisingly sensible, Liz.”
“Hey! Why would you say something like that?!”
Lizamaru brought his lizard face close to Stasa.
“Hey, human woman.”
“Huh? W-Woman? Please call me Stasa.”
“Your existence is enough to be called ‘woman.'”
“What do you mean?”
“I don’t acknowledge you, Liz. It’s a great sin for you to become a hostage of Hero Cea and endanger Lord Zaus’s life. It’s terrifying to think that if that person had died, Liz would have considered suicide. ”
“Uuh… S-Sorry…”
“I’m not protecting you because I acknowledge you! It’s because it’s Lord Zaus’s order, Liz!”
“Uuuh… It’s hard to hear that.”
“Remember. If you ever become a hostage again in enemy territory, I might kill you, Liz.”
“Ugh… B-But yeah, that might be for the best. I don’t want to be a burden on that person.”
“If you understand, it’s fine, Liz. So, what’s your decision, Liz?”
“Uuh…”
There are two lion-faced monsters guarding the village entrance.
Should we advance or retreat?
“L-Let’s go… B-But cautiously.”
Stasa clenched the Magic Fist Gun hidden in his pocket.