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Chapter 57

[The IF arc is an alternate timeline based on the premise that Kobayashi and Tatsumi team up and board the Dragon Ship.]

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

"Wow! It's huge!!

Tatsumi couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

Having come from a remote rural area, how could he have ever seen such a huge and luxurious dragon boat?

"Please don't make a fuss, it's really embarrassing." Ryuu's sharp tongue arrived as expected: "Lord Tatsumi, your embarrassment will lower the status of me and Kobayashi-sama."

"Yeah, it's quite eye-catching. Tatsumi, you should be careful," Kobayashi chimed in.

The master and servant's combined sharp tongues were a form of torture for him.

"Oh, oh... I'll be careful."

Tatsumi felt the sharp gazes gathering around him, and scratched his head awkwardly.

"But Tatsumi, you're quite handsome. You look completely different in a suit."

"is that so?"

Tatsumi scratched his head shyly and flattered, "Kobayashi, you're handsome too."

"This outfit was chosen for me by Liu Zi, but to be honest, I prefer the one I picked out myself." Xiao Lin blinked.

"Ah, ah... that set."

Tatsumi recalled the appalling outfit Kobayashi had chosen. Luckily, Ryuu had forced him to change into another one, otherwise he would have definitely attracted more attention than he had just worn.

"Alright, alright, let's go up."

"Oh!"

Liu Zi linked arms with Xiao Lin, the two of them looking like nobles attending a party. Their elegant and noble demeanor made others gossip about who they were.

The dazzling light overshadowed the originally handsome Tatsumi, relegating him to the position of bodyguard.

However, this is also part of their plan.

He and Ryuko openly attract the enemy's attention, which makes it easier for Tatsumi to act in secret.

The people on the dragon boat were gathered together, all talking in hushed tones, but the noise was still overwhelming.

Tatsumi had already toured the dragon ship, but had not seen any enemy.

"What should we do, Kobayashi?"

"Don't worry. If the enemy is here, they will definitely show up."

The action team split into two groups: one group consisted of them, and the other group consisted of Akame and Lubbock.

If it's not here, it means it's in another group.

Tatsumi nodded, then, seeing Kobayashi elegantly raise her glass to drink, his lips twitched as he said, "Hey, is it really okay to be so relaxed? We're here to do a mission, aren't we?"

"Tatsumi, you're the one who's too nervous," Kobayashi scolded. "If I hadn't covered for you, your unusual actions would have been stopped long ago."

"what?"

"look."

Following the direction of Kobayashi's chin, Tatsumi saw that the bodyguards around him kept casting their gazes at him, and the reason they weren't subdued on the spot was because they mistook him for Kobayashi's bodyguard.

After all, important figures always bring bodyguards when they go out, and he wasn't the only one searching back and forth on the dragon ship. It's just that Tatsumi's approach was the most conspicuous and clumsy.

"Tsk." Tatsumi clicked his tongue softly.

Kobayashi patted him on the shoulder and said, "Alright, alright, relax. You need to blend in. Being too tense will only attract the enemy's attention, and then there'll be no point in hiding yourself."

"I see."

Tatsumi also picked up a glass of wine, just like Kobayashi, and pretended to drink it.

Just then, the elegant and beautiful sound of a flute drifted from somewhere.

--coming.

Knowing that it was an enemy attack, Kobayashi remained calm and even invited his female companion to dance.

He bowed slightly and extended his right hand.

"While this elegant music is playing, would you please have the beautiful Miss Liu Zi dance with me?"

"I am glad to."

Liu Zi generously placed her small hand on his upper right hand, which was then gently grasped.

"There are too many people here, let's go to the deck." Kobayashi led Ryuzu toward the empty deck, and said to Tatsumi, "You stay here and keep watch. If you can't hold on, you can find a place to rest."

"oh oh……"

Are they really here to do a mission?

Tatsumi looked at the leisurely master and servant with a speechless expression, feeling that their antics made him feel out of place with everyone else here.

On the deck, Kobayashi and Ryuko danced gently.

Handsome men and beautiful women, elegant and gorgeous dance, the only regret is that no one watched and applauded.

As the music grew more and more exciting, the two dancers gradually quickened their pace.

They all knew that the event was nearing its end.

Tatsumi suddenly staggered out.

"K-Kobayashi! The sound...the music...is wrong!"

He had forced himself to come out because he was worried about Xiaolin, but when he saw Xiaolin and Liuzi dancing gracefully as if they were unaffected, he was completely dumbfounded.

What happened? Why are they alright?

Before he could ask, the music suddenly stopped, and the dance that was about to reach its climax was not finished. Both Kobayashi and Ryuji showed regret.

"Looks like we'll have to wait until next time."

There's nothing you can do about people who don't know what's good for them.

As they were talking, an inconsiderate person appeared.

A burly man with a thick beard, with two imposing giant axes behind him.

Upon seeing Kobayashi and Ryuu, he exclaimed in surprise, "Oh my?! There are actually people who are unaffected? Did Neu's Teigu malfunction? Oh well! You two look pretty strong anyway. My name is Daidas, come and fight me, let me gain some experience points!"

He pretended to think, but looking rather dim-witted, he immediately gave up.

"Increase experience points... You mean weaken the enemy first before fighting them? You say you like fighting strong people, but you're actually worried they're too strong, aren't you?"

"No, that's not it! It's just a battle plan! And you don't seem to be affected at all, do you?"

Daidas tossed a longsword to Kobayashi and said, "Here, take the weapon. Now we're even."

"Heh." Kobayashi took the longsword and plunged it into the ground.

"What? You're not using a weapon?"

"To deal with you, I don't really need weapons... to be precise, I don't even need weapons to deal with the three of you."

Kobayashi looked up and to the left, where there were two more people: Riva and Uni from the Three Beasts.

"Your senses are amazing. I didn't expect you to be able to find us." Riva, like an elegant butler, slowly approached Kobayashi.

Uni also shook her flute, asking in surprise, "What's going on? The Imperial Arms aren't working on him?"

"Whatever! You two take your place! Let me handle this... *cough*!"

Daidas was about to utter some harsh words, but in the blink of an eye, Kobayashi closed in on him. Before he could parry with his double axes, Kobayashi punched him hard in the chest, sending him flying three meters away and crashing into the dragon pillar.

The huge circular dent made it seem as if his entire body was embedded in the ship's pillar, firmly fixed in place. The walls around the dent were cracked inch by inch, like a dense spider web.

His chest was a bloody mess, with a gaping hole in his chest, and even his heart was gone.

Daidas opened his mouth, as if to say something, but nothing came out, and his breathing gradually stopped.

One of the three orc warriors died first.

Kobayashi shook his hand, saying helplessly, "Come on, it's a fight, why bother with any opening remarks? And aren't you underestimating me?"

Kobayashi felt no shame whatsoever about taking down one person with a sneak attack. After all, the opponent was employing a righteous, relentless attack, so he figured it was acceptable to disregard martial ethics and resort to a sneak attack.

"You, you guy!"

With a furious expression, Uni blew her flute and cursed viciously, "Just you wait! I'll peel that girl's face off right in front of you! I'll make you taste the pain!"

"What did you say……"

Kobayashi's eyes turned dangerous.

Liu Zi is his exclusive property, and no one is allowed to insult or touch her. Yet Wu Ni dared to make such a threat, and he would definitely do so if she were defeated.

"Then I can't keep you here, Liu Zi."

"Yes, as Lord Kobayashi has instructed."

Ryuu's elegant demeanor, holding up her dress, made her look like a noble lady, while the sight of her fighting, which amused Uni, who had transformed into a muscular man.

"Hahaha... You're crazy to send this weak and delicate girl to fight me?!"

"Oh dear, I've been looked down upon."

As a doll, what Liu Zi hates most is being looked down upon, because it makes her seem like she's not a qualified waitress.

Swah——

"Hmph, arrogant woman! Since you're courting death, I'll just keep your shameless face as my collectible!"

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