A Livid Lady's Guide to Getting Even: How I Crushed My Homeland with My Mighty Grimoires Volume 2 [Parts 1 to 8] by Hagure Metabo

Author:Hagure Metabo
Language: eng
Format: epub

Roughly one day after entering the Sarjas region, we strayed away from the well-maintained road leading to the former capital, steering the carriage onto the beaten path trees surrounded. After a while, a shabby wooden fence came into view, and beyond it was a village.

“Is that the village we’re looking for?” asked Misha.

“Indeed,” I answered. “This is Milista.”

Milista bordered a large, beautiful lake that wasn’t home to any particular business or industry. Its people lived off the little farming, hunting, and fishing they did.

I discovered this place while looking for a suitable habitat for my water crawlers. After my employees visited several times to exchange with the villagers, they eventually agreed to work for me and produce aqua silk.

Misha steered the carriage toward the village, but I felt something was amiss.

“Something is off...” I said.

“I feel it too,” agreed Misha. “The air is...tense.”

We were about to reach the village’s gate when five men armed with crudely made wooden spears suddenly jumped out of the shadows. I jumped out of the carriage, over Misha’s head, and took out my blade.

“What is going on?” I asked, positioning myself in front of the carriage.

“A woman?!” exclaimed one of the men, appearing surprised.

“Y-You’re not one of those bandits?” inquired another.

“A bandit? No such thing,” I said. “I’m a merchant. The mayor should expect me, I’m from Traitre.”

“From Traitre? Lower your weapons, men! She’s not one of ’em! She’s the guest the mayor told us to welcome!” A man with a limp who seemed to be the leader convinced the others to stand down and turned to me. “Sorry, we heard about you. I’ll lead you to the mayor. Follow me.”

Misha and I parked the carriage and followed him on foot to the mayor’s house. Only men were in the streets, holding spears and wearing grim expressions.

“Did something happen?” I asked. “You mentioned bandits earlier.”

“We have a bit of a problem. Come, the mayor will explain,” he said, opening the door. “Gramps! That merchant lady is here!”

“Hello, forgive my intrusion,” I said, following him inside.

“Pardon me,” said Misha.

The mayor was inside, leaning over a table with a few other elderly villagers who all seemed troubled.

“The merchant...? Ah! You’re from Traitre, aren’t you? I’m so sorry to tell you after such a long trip, but misfortune befell our village.”

“Could you tell me what exactly seems to be the problem? I’d love to help,” I said.

“Well... I don’t believe a young lady like you could do much...”

“Mayor, there’s no harm in telling her, is there? Besides, now that she is here...” trailed off another villager.

“Fine...”

That last push was enough for the mayor to finally explain the situation. As it turned out, bandits had unexpectedly attacked the village yesterday. They’d killed the gatekeeper and had taken away all the alcohol and food they could find. Before leaving, the bandits told the villagers they’d return the following day—today—for the girls. By the looks of it, their attack the previous day was to scout the village and ascertain its military power.

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