My Status as an Assassin Obviously Exceeds the Hero's (暗殺者である俺のステータスが勇者よりも明らかに強いのだが)

Sister.

Please come back anytime you wish.

I will.

Thanks for having me.

Please take care of Princess Amelia.

You do your thing too, okay?

We now know how Liam truly feels.

The rest is up to Kilika.

My soldiers will accompany you to the port.

Isn't this a bit much?

Kidnappings have been occurring along the coast of late.

I only just returned from my inspection into the matter.

Akira's strong. We'll be fine.

It is in a parent's nature to worry. I would even go with you if I had the choice.

Then I shall go myself.

I shall as well.

Allow us to accompany you!

Permission denied.

Night.

Why were you so subdued around the king of the elves?

Very few people take kindly to demons and monsters.

It only would've caused you problems had I not behaved.

So you were trying not to let the cat out of the bag, huh?

What bag?

You might upset the Demon Lord if you're too well-behaved.

He's watching, isn't he?

You assume correctly.

My eyes and ears are still linked to the Demon Lord.

That said, he doesn't dictate my behavior.

I have no intention of betraying you, Master.

If I ever end up butting heads with the Demon Lord, side with him.

I'll think about that when the time comes.

But it was his sincere wish to see you in person, you know.

Though the status quo will suffice for now.

Maybe the Demon Lord wants to be friends with you too.

I mean, you were so dashing yesterday.

Huh?

I could see it.

What you did during that last battle must've piqued the Demon Lord's interest.

Nobody else can use Shadow Magic. And you even clad yourself in it, to boot.

I did that in the heat of the moment because I was afraid it'd consume Kilika.

All the more impressive.

You were Shadow-clad, as it were.

Shadow-clad, huh? That's a cool name.

Stop here!

What's wrong?

My Detect Presence picked up something.

Don't try anything funny.

Or this brat's life is forfeit.

They have a Detect Presence user as well?

Tie each other up.

Curse you filthy kidnappers.

Boss, that hair color...

She's an elven princess.

Oh? Guess we caught a big fish.

Lord Gram will be overjoyed if we offer her up to him.

Good thing they brought rope. Tie them up.

R-Right.

You're okay now.

Thank you so much!

You were gonna offer her up, were you?

Is this Lord Gram of yours the one ordering the kidnappings?

I've heard that name before.

A royal in Uruk, the biggest nation on the beastfolk continent, is named Gram.

Take these guys back to the palace.

We can go it alone from here.

But His Majesty ordered us...

I've been smelling salt in the air for a while now.

The port must be nearby.

We'll sort out our weapons once we arrive.

I also want to level up if possible.

You want to get even stronger, Akira?

No such thing as going overboard to ensure I'll be able to avenge Commander Saran.

The port city has a labyrinth.

You could increase your level there.

Either way, it will take us a few days to reach it.

All we can do is sit back and enjoy the trip.

Akira, this is my first time traveling by ship!

It's so lovely that we get to spend time on the open water!

I'm excited to see the sun sink into the sea with you, and the starry skies...

What're you doing?

Can't you tell? I'm reading.

But we're on a cruise together...

Your dad's a nice guy.

He wanted to present me with a parting gift,

and when I said I wanted books, he gave me a few from his library.

I was craving a good book, so I'm really thankful.

Father's a jerk.

You say something?

I said you're a jerk!

That so?

Sheesh!

That's Brute, the continent of beastfolk.

Akira was reading the whole time.

That or sleeping.

So this is the port town of Ur, huh?

It's all humans doing the heavy labor.

Hey.

Yeah, you there, human kid.

Leave the elf and scram.

Stay back.

Oh? And what're you tryin' to pull 'ere?

None of you puny humans stands a chance against us, y'know?

I see now. You look down on humans here.

Who told you you could flap your gums?!

- I can't see! - What the hell?!

- Let's go. - Yeah.

You handled that quite well, Master.

I could've trounced them, but I didn't want to make a fuss.

Are the people here afraid of you, Night?

Black cats are feared and despised on this continent.

And for good reason.

I'm guessing it's complicated.

Whew! I'm stuffed!

I'm not surprised, given how much you ate.

Well, shall we turn in for the night?

These beds are big.

Yeah.

Looking at them, we really only need one.

Uh, if there's two available, why not use both?

Master, I am the perceptive sort.

I'll head out for a while.

Thanks, Night!

No need for thanks.

Nicely done, Night!

Hey!

I'm going to see someone.

Feel free to do whatever you please in the meantime.

"Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned," was it?

Where'd you even learn that?

I'll go take a shower!

You sure drifted off quick. You must've been exhausted.

Sleep well, Akira.

Like hell I can sleep in this situation!

Master, I have returned.

I see you had a good time last night.

Wha?!

Mm... Oh, you're back, Night.

Get dressed.

A visitor will be here soon.

A visitor?

Come in.

This is Crow, a smith.

I enlisted his services last night.

The Nightmare of Adlea summoned me. I had no choice but to come.

"The Nightmare of Adlea"?

I suggested coming to this continent because he is the world's finest smith.

I'm Oda Akira, and this is Amelia.

Nice to meet you.

Let me see your weapon.

I'm guessing you overused it in the Great Labyrinth of Kantinen.

Impressive. How can you tell?

Can you fix it?

With the right budget and materials, yes.

Okay. You'll get what you need.