Chapter 267 – Carleya

Chapter 267 – Carleya

#267.

“Meeting time?”
“Okay. There are many islands occupied by Siraster. They need to be subdued at the same time before the news gets out. Since we have to divide the staff, the strategy meeting is essential.”

I asked what kind of meeting it was in the yard where the sun was losing, and this answer came back.

Even though it was only one person, Kiris was not satisfied at all even after killing the presumed enemy. Rather, she was pushing herself even more as if she had to make use of this opportunity.

It wasn’t that she didn’t understand. I can’t sympathize with her since she has no parents, but it’s something I can’t pass up the opportunity to avenge her parents.

“Then let’s go.”
“Follow me.”

Going around the hull and going down through the entrance on the other side, I saw a number of vigilantes. Of course, not all, but among them, the number of people consisting only of captains in charge of their respective ships.

Their gazes focused on us.

Kiris walked proudly through the crowd of mostly stalwart men and made her way to the front of the chart.

‘What should I do?’

As I was only a temporary collaborator, I couldn’t go forward together, so I was wondering what to do when a man approached me.

“Come here. I have a seat.”
“Uh, ah! Thank you.”

The man was a furry man waiting at the entrance in front of the bar. He is over 2m tall and has a warm smile that is impressive unlike his appearance, which is made up of bulky muscles.

Therefore, as soon as he sat down, he introduced himself.

“My name is Orvin. I’m an assistant to Captain Kiris. I look forward to.”
“… She is called True. I really wish you well.”
“Haha… I’d like to say more, but the captain is starting his speech. I hope we can talk later.”

Orvin was quite friendly to me. The moment I saw Kiris, I followed her as she turned her head to the front while implying that she wanted to have a conversation. Speech began.

“Today! We have finally accomplished one of our goals. But there is still a long way to go! In order to erase them all from this sea, the future is more important.”

No matter how much the people on this ship were full of vengeance against the pirates, today’s fight was not easy.

You must have been tired and exhausted. If you just move forward blindly, you will fall over.

Kiris knew that too, and before explaining the operation, he praised today’s battle and calmed everyone’s dissatisfaction. Smiles began to form on the lips of the tired audience.

“There were countless sacrifices before we caught Siraster. Some left the vigilantes, saying that it was hopeless, and others went on to become pirates. But we are not wrong! Siraster is just the beginning. We can definitely drive them out!”

─Of course!!
─Wheeiik!

As Kiris finished her words, the vigilantes cheered along with a whistle. In an instant, Kiris looked at the situation for a while and raised her hand.

Then, all the vigilantes who were chattering with the person next to them shut their mouths and concentrated. The vigilantes were a much more hierarchical group than expected.

Now, finally, I was looking at Kiris, wondering if it was an explanation of the operation, and our eyes met.

“We fought alone. With our own strength, without any supporters. Of course I am proud of it. But. There is someone who did a great job in the fight today.”

Along with Kiris’s words, her eyes focused on me. I didn’t specify who, but there was no one who didn’t know that it meant me.

Because he was making eye contact like this in the first place, and he was the one who held Syraster until the vigilantes came.

So it’s not that strange, but I didn’t expect you to mention me now. As she was contemplating what to do with her gathered gaze, Orbin patted her on the shoulder and pointed in front of her.

In a situation like this, you can’t break the atmosphere without noticing. I sighed inwardly and got up from my seat and headed forward.

Standing next to the podium to the right of Kiris, I slightly bowed my head facing the rugged men.

“Nice to meet you. It’s called tru. You can call me Sir Tru.”

─Oh oh oh oh!!
─Please take good care of me! Bro!

What’s wrong with a guy like that? The vigilantes reacted enthusiastically to my insignificant introduction and cheered.

I quickly scanned my eyes one by one just in case, but I couldn’t see anyone aiming for my butthole. A smile formed on my lips at the pure welcome.

Kiris, who had been staring at the scene, raised her hand again, and silence fell in her room. Kiris’s voice filled the quiet space.

“As everyone knows, he is a collaborator from the kingdom of Rianne. Originally, we were only going to deal with the Ciraster gun and go our separate ways, but we decided to work together to bring down Emperor Ilhwang, Samuhae, and Leonard Carleya.”

I was slightly taken aback by Kiris’ trust in her vigilante. Leonard Carleya is the king of this kingdom. Of course, what Kiris said now could be seen as an act of treason.

I didn’t expect it to be revealed so casually.

“So I will give you a chance. … Let those who fall fall fall.”

Normally, if you didn’t know anything, there would be a lot of buzz and agitation, but the vigilantes were calm. It means that he knew exactly the identity of Kiris.

In fact, it’s even more strange to see Keyless and not recognize it. That’s also true, because those burning red hair and eyes aren’t common.

Its distinctive appearance, different from the usual red color, stood out so much. Most of all, it was only natural that the vigilantes had saved Kiris in the first place.

“Leader! Don’t say anything you don’t mean to say. I’m coming with you!”
“Is it so! Are you saying something sad? Leonard I didn’t like that bastard, but that’s great! Is not it?”
“Yes! The previous king was great! The bastard called the younger brother should imitate the older brother.”

Starting with Orvin, everyone opened their mouths. Her eyes were warm as if she were looking at her little sister. Without hesitation, everyone agreed to participate in the operation. In response, Kiris’ eyebrows twitched.

People who don’t know me might think they hate it, but in fact, I could see at a glance that they were moved. As if he was holding back his tears, his brow furrowed more and more, creating a rather funny look.

“What. Leader Usho? Are you crying?”
“Hey… Don’t cry Then I will hug you.”

I thought the hierarchy was well established, but looking at it at this time, it wasn’t again. The members started to giggle among themselves, making fun of Kiris.

Kiris clenched her fists and warned her, as if she was angry this time after seeing her.

“Do it in moderation. I don’t have time for this. I’m going straight into the operations meeting.”

Saying that, one of the members provoked Kiris, who turned to the chart hanging on the wall.

“Ai, is our leader really shy? I don’t know who will take it later—”

Taang!

No, I tried to provoke him, but in the middle, I saw a bullet that passed over his head and lodged in his stomach, and I shut his mouth. Looking at Kiris, I saw a thick smoke of gunpowder coming from the handgun that I had already drawn.

“I told you to stop. Then you really die.”
“… Uh hmm! So what’s the job? I suddenly became curious.”

The member, who was as tall as a mulberry and had a thin body, cleared his throat and said that. Only then did Kiris retrieve the pistol and turn to the map.

And the member who almost had a hole in his forehead sat down wiping the sweat from his forehead.

Objectively, it was a very dangerous moment, but the atmosphere inside the ship was not as dark as I thought. It was something that happened often.

‘I’m surprised…’

To be honest, I thought that the vigilante would feel the same way in Kiris’ hard and cold atmosphere, but it was completely different.

Most vigilantes have lost their families and homes to pirates. As such, it seems that she treats Kiris, who is younger than them, as if she were really her real sister.

And it’s my personal opinion, but Kiris didn’t seem to think badly of it either. For the sake of face, she pretends to dislike her on the outside, but on the inside, doesn’t she really think like her brother?

A sense of intimacy was developing in this group that had just been so unfamiliar.

Shortly after Kiris explained, I decided that there was no need to stand here, so I went back to the seat next to Orbin.

The operation meeting continued long after the sun had set.

***

“This is it. Any questions?”
“No way!”
“I want to quickly wipe my feet and go to sleep! Let’s break up!

As soon as Kiris finished her explanation and started asking her questions, her displeasure erupted. Of course, I wasn’t really angry, it was a half-playful comment, but I couldn’t hide the fatigue that had accumulated without knowing it.

Kirisu nodded her head and put down her baton.

“Okay. Then dissolve. Make sure everyone knows about the operation. I’ll probably arrive at Syraster’s base tomorrow afternoon, so I’ll have free time until then.”

At the same time as Kiris’ order to disband, everyone stood up, stretched, and dispersed to their respective rooms. I haven’t been assigned a room yet, so I was waiting for something, but Kiris approached me.

Orbin was standing next to him, smiling brightly.

“Great job. You definitely remember the operation, right?”
“Of course.”

My role was to infiltrate the island first with Kiris and secure important facilities. As my future whereabouts are determined by what I do, I cannot fully describe the importance of it.

Kiris, who shook her head at my confident expression, pointed to Orbin next to me.

“Your role is important, so please take good care of me. The room will be introduced by this man here. My name is Orvin—”
“Leader. We have already introduced ourselves to each other. I’ll guide you on my own, so why don’t you go and rest, too?”

Orvin cut off Kiris’ words. Kiris was silent for a moment at the kindly look down on me, then glanced at me and accepted the offer.

“… Then leave it to me.”
“Leave it to me! Then tru. Let’s go. I will show you to your room.”
“Please.”

Whoever guides you through the room, what does it matter? Beauty is like a vitamin that relieves her fatigue just by looking at it, but she wasn’t particularly tired.

I followed Orvin across her shipboard.

It was a structure with doors attached to each other around a long hallway in the middle. The size is about the level that you can sleep and change. It could be seen that it was a little smaller than a studio room.

As we walked like that, we soon stopped in front of a door.

“Is this my room?”
“Yes. You’re right. Please understand even if it is narrow.”
“It’s okay. I’m not even in a position to cover hot meals with cold meals.”
“Haha! Thank you for saying that. Then I’ll just go. Good luck tomorrow.”

Orvin gave a warm greeting and walked away. I opened the wooden door and went inside.

Inside, there was a bed large enough for an adult male to lie down on and a closet to hang clothes on. Other than that, it was pretty empty, with nothing on it.

“Oops… I’m tired.”

But I didn’t even care about that. Like an old man, he groaned exaggeratedly and lay down on the bed to sleep.