The Neighborhood High School Girl, Miss Isezaki, Is the Great Saintess Returned from Another World~ And I, Suddenly Awakened as Her Exclusive Mana Supply Uncle, Travel Between Earth and Another World with Time-Space Magic~ - 157. Deep Breath

157. 157. 157. 157. Deep Breath

“Alright…”

For now, having repelled the threat, I lightly clenched my fists.

Things are going well for now. All that’s left is to head to the Magic Stone Mine and rescue Isezaki-san who was abducted. I immediately called out to Regina.

“I’ll go to the Magic Stone Mine. Everyone, please return to the base in the Carius territory first. Sorry, but as for the report to Captain Higu―”

“Wait a moment! Matsunaga-san, are you planning to go alone!?”

Regina, who was treating Gandor’s wounds, turned her startled face towards me.

“Huh? Of course, that’s the plan.”

“Hey… We’re your escorts, you know? Your wife was abducted, and we can’t just go back first, can we?”

The other members of ‘Stinger’ nodded in agreement with Regina. Colin also joined in.

“But even so, the way I fight doesn’t seem to sync well with everyone, and it’s easier for me to handle things alone…”

“That may be true, but Matsunaga-san, calm down a bit. This is a request from us, your escorts. And above all, it’s about your wife’s life. We can’t afford to fail, right? So let us help you, we’ll do anything. Come on, take a deep breath, okay?”

Listening to Regina’s words, slowly and deliberately, I took a deep breath and exhaled for a long time.

“Phew… Haaahhh…”

The heat from my breath escaped my mouth, and I felt my body cool down a bit. I repeated this several times and then tried to think again.

Ah… Yeah. Yeah, that’s right. Maybe I was getting a little too anxious.

I don’t even know where the entrance to the mine is, and I have no idea what kind of monsters are inside. Rushing in without any preparation, alone, is not something I would normally do.

Haste makes waste. Trying to make up for a mistake in a hurry only leads to more mistakes. I’ve seen that happen many times before… mainly in Aihara.

“I’m sorry. I was reckless.”

“It’s good to see you’ve calmed down, but there’s no need to apologize to us, the escorts. Besides, embarrassingly enough, it seems we have no choice but to rely on your strength as the one we’re escorting… Seriously, you were amazing just now, but who exactly are you?”

“Even if you ask who I am, I’m just a simple merchant. And yet, I’ve been acting recklessly beyond my years, I’m terribly sorry…”

Seeing me slump my shoulders, Regina raised an eyebrow with a puzzled expression.

“Huh!? No, no, I told you to calm down, but you don’t need to get so down on yourself, right?”

“It’s just… I’m feeling embarrassed by my own actions…”

“I-I see… Well, never mind that. So, Matsunaga-san, is there anything you want us to do?”

“Yes.”

Once again being asked, there is indeed something I want them to do. When I replied immediately, Regina’s lips curled up with delight.

“Oh, you do, huh!? It’s great to be of use. So, what should we do?”

“But before that… Are you really willing to do anything for me?”

I definitely want them to help. I need to make sure to get a firm commitment from them. I smiled warmly and emphasized this to them.

Upon hearing this, perhaps my expression seemed suspicious. The members of Stinger looked at each other, and with strained smiles, they nodded in agreement.

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