The "Master swordsman” who was reincarnated, wants to live freely - Chapter 122

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I left the cafe together with Cloe in search of our sister — Mariel.

She’s the type of person that can disappear anywhere at any given time, and show up anywhere at any given time. Once you’ve found her the search is finally over, but when you’re searching for her it’s truly a hassle… Even from my perspective, she’s got quite a few bad habits for her.
From my perspective on out, Cloe is also a very kind sister. That being said,

“Cloe, you don’t have to walk that fast you know”
“Your pace is just too slow. I want to find her asap and be done with our business too”
She said like she always does… Brash mouthed Cloe. She became like this ever since the Blue Shell Blade was given to me by the current head of the household – my stepfather.
Cloe thinks that rather than me, someone not related by blood, the blade should have been bestowed upon Mariel instead. And thus she thinks that I snatched it away from her.
Honestly, I can’t really say much about that.
At the time, I refused to take on the blade, but both Step-father and Mariel insisted that I should take it.
Consequently, neither the head of the household nor its successor, but I, got hold of the Blue Shell Blade.
However, would I care to claim that I’d be the next head of the household, then I would have to immediately compete with the current next head of the household Mariel for that title. … That is to be said, she’d probably tell me “if you can do it, I’ll leave it to you”.
But I never intended to take that onto myself.

“Gosh, where could she have gone…”
“Pushing on blindly won’t help us you know”
“I know that, alright! Still, is there any other way we could find her?”
“There might not be any other way… But there might be another person:
“Whaa—Hmm?!”
Cloe was stumped at first and then was visibly confused.
I quickly used a wooden box that lied nearby to scale the wall.
I stood on top of the wall – If we’re going to search for her, then searching for her from a high place would make things a lot easier.
“W-w-wait!? W-What are you doing?!”
I heard Cloe’s panicky voice, but I just waved my hand in response.
I now have to find Mariel somehow.
Mariel is always popping up in unexpected places and times, so I figured she mustn’t be too far away from Cloe.
At least, I should be able to find her by looking from a high place like this.
And just then,

“! That’s…”
Quickly I saw a woman who looked like Mariel.
As I saw Mariel looking over restlessly around her, I also noticed a familiar girl accompanying her.

“…Iris?”
I couldn’t believe it, but it was without a doubt Iris that Mariel had interlocked her arms with.

Even from here on out, I could tell that Iris was rather uncomfortable doing so. … She must’ve run into her by chance, but it looks like Mariel is taking advantage of Iris.
I quickly returned to Cloe down below.

“What do you think you’re doing! S-suddenly climbing this wall. Stop doing such irrational things! You might catch the eyes of many people around us”
“Don’t worry, they won’t be looking at you”
“If we are together then I too will be looked at strangely!”
“Ahaha, to be looked at strangely is quite an exaggeration. Still, I managed to find our sister”
“! You did? Well, take me to her then”
“Understood. Also, for some reason, she seems to be with an acquaintance of mine”
“… An acquaintance of yours? A knight?”
“No, someone who aspires to be a knight, would be the right way to put it. Well, I think you know her as well, Cloe”
“Hmm. Well, whatever. Let’s go already”
“Yea, yea”
I was once more pressed on as we went to where Mariel was at.
After I had confirmed it was indeed Mariel, I should have made sure not to lose her out of sight. But if she’s together with Iris then it’s a different story.
I don’t like to do it, but as her escort, I have a way to determine what Iris’ current location is.
The amulet I once gave her, she still keeps it with herself.
As her escort, I can use that to determine her place of being and I am able to save her if need be.
I must get to where Iris – Erh, Mariel is at.
It happened to be a “slightly unusual” clothing store.

“What is this place?”
“It’s a “costume store”. After all, the Kingdom has quite a few festivals”
“Well, sister – There’s a chance she’s in here”
Cloe had a rather peculiar look on her face as she murmured this.
I felt like Mariel would’ve easily told Iris “It is quite an interesting store. Shall we enter?” and forced her to come in.
We both entered the store.
It wasn’t a very spacious interior, and it had a rather gloomy atmosphere.
There were many clothes lined up, but they all looked like ones a noble would never wear. Over the top-dresses with strange motifs, and disguises in the form of monsters… the moment you set one foot inside this store you’re overcome with a strange feeling.
And so, Cloe was almost hiding behind my back as we walked in.

“W-we have to find her quickly”
“There’s no need for you to hide like this though”
“I-I am not hiding. Just go on”
“Yes yes”
I obeyed Cloe’s orders and went on until the very back of the store.
Then, I heard Mariel’s voice.

“Ufufu, just like I thought. It fits you perfectly. It doesn’t match your hair color, but the black really does come forward very well”
“Erh… Sorry… But we really don’t have time for this”
“Well, put this one on next then”
“Hm?! You can’t mean to …”
“It’s fine, it’s fine. Just leave the thinking to me”
…What are they doing?
I feel like if I don’t stop them quickly it might get out of hand.
I quickly walked in the direction of where their voices came from.

“Sister Mariel, what are you doing in a place like this?”
“Oh… Oh my. If it isn’t my brother Alta – And behind you is Cloe, I presume?”
“Big sis, we finally found y—”
“Mr. Schweiss?!”
Iris interrupted Cloe with a flustered face and a raised voice.
Was I already too late… Is that what this is?
Iris had a headband with cat ears resting on top of her head, and she was wearing cat paw gloves on both of her hands.
And right now she was putting on an ell around her neck as well.
Her face got bright red, and she quickly took off the headband and gloves.
However, it might’ve been due to the paws she was wearing, but she couldn’t get anything undone very well.

“Why are you here Mr. Schweiss?”
“I am more surprised to find you here, Iris. Looks good on you”
“T-this is… It’s not what you think. Erh… Allow me to explain”
Even without her explanation, I know rather well what is going on.
Still, Iris herself may have trouble understanding what’s going on.

“Wait, this person is your— Iris…? And by Iris you mean… Lady Iris Reinfell?!”
“Erh… Ah, yes, that’s right”
Though Cloe had raised her voice rather suddenly about what was happening, Iris nodded firmly.
Cloe, who was hiding behind me until just now, had jumped in front of Iris as quickly as she could.

“I-I am your fan, Lady Iris! Please, shake my hand”
“Hmm, Hmm? S-sure”
With the cat paw gloves still on her hand, she obliged to Cloe’s request.
…This was quite the confusing situation we’ve come to.