After Starting a Thread as a Reincarnated in an Unknown Otome Game, I Got Caught in a Battlefield of Beauties - Chapter 14: Huh? That's Not What I Heard

Chapter 14: Huh? That’s Not What I Heard

“—Hey-hey, my contractor.”

“What do you want, you wicked store clerk—Hecate?”

“You’ve pretty much said it all.”

As we rode back to the academy in the carriage, Hecate, formerly known as the wicked store clerk, sat beside me puffing her cheeks and giving me a stern look. It’s annoying how good-looking people can make such a face look good.

“But it’s true, isn’t it? You sold it knowing I couldn’t make a contract with any other spirit.”

“But you wouldn’t have believed me anyway, right?”

“Of course not.”

I confidently nodded, and though Hecate started tapping my shoulder softly—annoyingly, it actually felt kind of nice.

Ah, that’s quite… really nice.

“…Am I just a shoulder-rubbing machine to you?”

“I was forcibly made your contractor, so you might as well give me that service.”

“…Can’t help it. That was a bit unexpected for me too.”

Turns out, the moment I summoned her, I had apparently made a contract with Hecate without realizing it.

According to Hecate, our magical compatibility was ridiculously high, causing our magic powers to resonate and complete the contract on their own.

…Wait? Is that even supposed to happen?

Anyway, as a result of this contract—finally, I can use magic. 

Yes, I can use magic now (so important I said it twice).

Well, it’s not long-range magic, though.

“They said I’d be able to use magic if we made a contract.”

“You can, can’t you?”

“Only a body-strengthening magic called ‘Cloak of Darkness’ though!”

No, that’s not it!

I want to use magic like the explosive or emission-type magic similar to the EXPLOSION magic from that famous sorcerer.

“My contractor, you don’t have much aptitude for emission-type magic, so it can’t be helped. We didn’t know until the contract settled in.”

“Huh? You’re a god, you should know everything…”

When I grumbled in dismay, Hecate frowned and said,

“Hmph… I am merely a Spirit God, not a god of this world.”

“I know that much.”

It was that god who gave me the reincarnation bonus smartphone, though it seems it came with several restrictions.

As Hecate and I were arguing, Leticia, who had been quiet, pulled on my sleeve with an unreadable expression.

“—Aalto…”

“? Is something wrong, Leticia?”

I tilted my head, not understanding why she called me. Then—

“I-If hurfs… Lafy Leficiaa.”

“…”

While giving me a stern look, Leticia began to pull and play with my cheek.

It seemed like a jealous girlfriend’s way of showing affection, but it was surprisingly painful. 

I almost cried.

“Lafy Leficia…? If, if really hurfs.”

“Hmph… I’m just fixing your cheeks that were embarrassingly slack.”

After telling me with a slightly grumpy and sullen expression, Leticia let go of my cheeks and quickly turned to look out the window, falling silent again.

…Eh, that’s it?

And why would I let my guard down and slack my cheeks in front of such a wicked cursed spirit? Even if she’s beautiful…

I glanced at Hecate sitting next to me and nodded with a smile.

“Yeah, definitely not.”

“What’s that? I feel like I just got insulted.”

I really wonder why… As Hecate tilted her head in confusion, I looked outside to avoid getting carsick.

“—Uge… oh no…”

“Ah, Alto…? Are you okay…?”

“Uh… this is embarrassing, my contractor…”

“No… this is beyond my control… ugeee…”

As I turned pale and covered my mouth, staggering out of the carriage, Hecate looked at me and muttered in a shocked tone.

I mean, I don’t want to be told off by someone who can float.

I did take precautions, but it seems I’m completely carsick.

My sense of balance is off, and I feel really sick.

“Alto… are you really okay?”

“Yes… I… I just need to go home early today…”

Trying to suppress the urge to throw up, I forced a smile and nodded at Leticia, who was looking worried.

Honestly, I’m not okay at all, but I had a bad feeling about admitting that here, so I didn’t.

You never know what Leticia might say.

“By the way… is it really fine to leave things like that…?”

Of course, I meant about the Spirit Forest.

According to Leticia, since I had made a contract with Hecate, one of the two spirit gods surpassing even the Spirit King, the kingdom would never punish me.

Leticia immediately understood the intention behind my question and nodded firmly.

“Yes, you’re absolutely safe. No matter how foolish or bumbling the king may be… it’s unimaginable to punish a contractor of a spirit god.”

Phew… if Leticia says it’s okay, then it must really be okay———

“—Stop right there, Alto Bersac!!”

—What???

This isn’t what I was told.

Hecate and I, faced with about twenty spirit users in cloaks embroidered with the kingdom’s crest who had suddenly appeared and called my name, gave Leticia a stern look.

Exposed to our gazes, Leticia, slightly bewildered, stepped forward and raised her voice.

“What is the meaning of this? Even if you are court spirit users… it’s unthinkable to obstruct my, Leticia Freezing’s, path?”

“Of course, we are well aware, my lady. However, we have a royal command directly from His Majesty the King to bring Alto Bersac to him! Lady Leticia, if you could just cooperate quietly…”

“Uh…”

As Leticia bit her lip in frustration, I timidly raised my hand to ask,

“By the way… why am I being called?”

“You are accused of destroying the Spirit Forest! That place is a sacred sanctuary! If it’s true that you destroyed it, you cannot escape the death penalty.”

Hearing this, I quickly pulled out my smartphone, shaking.

… [Breaking News: I, the unfortunate, have been summoned by His Majesty the King and am currently on the run.] Sounds good?

“Ah… Damn it. We need to run, Hecate.”

“Got it. Let’s start a fun game of chase.”

“Hey, wait! C-Catch them!!”

I hit send, calling for help from the online community, and ran off at full speed, leaving Leticia behind.

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