The Ugly Orc Strikes Back ~ Reincarnated as the Cruel Crown Prince of a Twisted Doujin Eroge with No Happy Endings, But as an Inexperienced Guy, Cruel Play is a Hopeless Challenge, So I'll Give My Best to Break the Flags and Strive for Survival ~ - Chapter 41: Punishing the Future Revolutionary Army

Chapter 41: Punishing the Future Revolutionary Army

“…Louie-sama, something feels off.”

Hiding behind the building, Ilse conveyed her concern with an unusual seriousness.

“What’s wrong?”

“We’ve been waiting in the shadows for quite some time, but I don’t sense anyone’s presence.”

Ilse, one of the main heroines of “The Ugly Orc Strikes Back,” possessed a special skill called [Clairvoyance]. This skill allowed her to perceive units or entities within a radius of fifteen squares, even if they were hidden by distance or terrain effects.

Given her ability to sense movements within a considerable range, it was unlikely for her not to feel anyone’s presence, even in slums.

In other words…

“…Everyone, stay ready to move at any moment. We might have fallen into a trap.”

“”…(nod)…””

Upon hearing Ilse’s words, everyone placed their hands on the handles of their weapons. I also readied myself to draw my Dual-Blade Sakura at any time…!

“Everyone! I sense fire attribute magic approaching from the right!”

“Leave it to me! [Reflection]!”

—Boom! Boom! Boom!

In response to Ilse’s shout, the saint deployed a wall of light, and successive fireballs the size of soccer balls were fired at them, only to be easily repelled. 

But this… is it [Fireball]!

“You’ve got some nerve coming into my territory.”

“There…”

With the sun at their back, a group of about ten people appeared in the alley. Leading the group was a man with gray hair slicked back, glaring at us. 

Most likely, this man was Bruno, the future leader of the “Anti-Waldberg Alliance.”

“Hmm… It’s interesting that you would immediately cast an attacking spell at a stranger.”

“Ufufu, indeed.”

Ophelia stood with her arms crossed, furrowing her brows, while the saint beside her chuckled softly. As the two formidable heroines, they paid little attention to the mere mobs around them, it was reassuring.

“You’re irritating. Loitering around someone else’s place. Hey!”

As expected, the man was undoubtedly Bruno. 

When he called out to the people behind him, three of them stepped forward, thrusting their hands out.

I see. Those three were the ones who cast those [Fireballs] earlier.

“Hmph, you’ve underestimated us, Clarice.”

“Yes!”

Ophelia snorted, and Clarice drew her sword, assuming a low stance. Wait… What!?

“Oooohhhhh!”

“Yaaahhh!”

Both of them charged forward, shouting loudly!

“Oh, for goodness’ sake! Natalia-san, please support those two!”

“Yes! [Protection]!”

The light from the saint’s magic enveloped Ophelia and Clarice. With that support magic, they would receive buffs for both physical and magical defenses, so those two… especially Ophelia should be fine.

…No, rather, I’m starting to worry more about the lives of the enemies over there.

“Ophelia! Clarice-san! Don’t kill them, no matter what!”

“Understood!”

“Yes!”

They seemed to understand my intentions, and they replied… but:

“Guwah!”

“Gehaa!”

Wait, wait, they just sent those guys flying with all their might. They’re not dead, right?

“Louie-sama, I too…”

“Let’s stop the overkill.”

I stopped Ilse, who was about to rush forward with her dagger-knife held in reverse. It would be too pitiful to go any further, and if we overdo it, things might not go well later.

And then.

Starting with Bruno, all of them were beaten down by Ophelia and Clarice, moaning on the ground. That was too much. It was too much, right?

“Um… So, you are Bruno, right?”

“…”

Despite clutching his stomach in pain, Bruno tried to put up a brave front and turned his face away.

“Louie-sama is asking you. Answer.”

“Guh…!?”

“Alright, Ilse. Let’s calm down a bit.”

I hurriedly stopped Ilse, who kicked Bruno’s face expressionlessly. Why is it that the main heroines never hesitate at all?

“So… I must admit, I don’t want you to get hurt because you refuse to answer. So, I’d appreciate it if you could tell me quickly.”

“…yes.”

He must have understood that he would suffer even more if things continued like this. Reluctantly, Bruno gave his answer.

“Thank you. Next question, you are the leader of the gang controlling the eastern district of the slums in the imperial capital, and all the people lying around here are your subordinates, right?”

“…”

“Answer.”

“Geha!? Y-Yes, that’s right! That’s exactly right!”

This time, with his throat being pressed, Bruno admitted it with a trembling voice. Yes… it matches the information from the Information Guild’s investigation.

“Now, the most important question. If you don’t answer immediately, um… then I’m sorry?”

“!?”

I smiled wryly as Bruno gasped. With it coming to this point, he should understand what kind of fate awaits him, and he’ll answer everything.

Ilse… I’m sorry for using you as bait…

“Bruno… Do you happen to know Eleonora to Schwarzenberg, the heiress of the Schwarzenberg Duchy, the most prominent noble family in the Waldberg Empire?”

“…yes.”

Bruno’s answer came out weakly, as if he had given up.