EP_Pc_Lisa_01

What are you doing here?

Huh...?

Oh my, if it isn't the Swordbringer. Fancy meeting you here!

Don't act so friendly. Shouldn't a renowned apostle of the heretics be doing something more... fitting?

Why? I'm just a curious person.

You're my enemy!

Only in your eyes. So, what will you do? Arrest me? Haha...

Sigh... Still as sly as ever.

Thanks for the compliment, Swordbringer. Since we met like this, shall we travel together?

Guess I have no choice. You wouldn't listen no matter what I say...

And... keeping you close might be safer than letting you run loose.

Oh my, I wouldn't cause any trouble at all!

Really...?

Hehe... This place is quite interesting.

Everyone's smiling while they trade, but underneath, there's a silent battle going on.

What do you mean?

Take that fish stall over there. The owner's been irritated by a haggling customer for a while now.

But they won't show it on their face. Isn't that fascinating?

So you're not watching the goods, you're watching the people...

Guess someone like you, who's different inside and out, would find that interesting.

Well... as long as you're not hurting anyone, it's none of my business.

Hm? What was that?

Nothing.

Am I bothering you? If you don't like me, I can disappear.

That's not it...

Then why not stay a little closer? Like a couple. Hehe!

No way... Don't tell me you've never been in a relationship before and don't know what to do?

W-What!? That's not!

There! Happy now?

Hmm... Swordbringer, you're quite innocent.

Oh well, you can't expect a little pup to sprint out of nowhere... Hehe!

Who are you calling a little pup!?

W-Well? This looks more like a couple, right?

Get closer. Like this.

W-Wait! You're pressing against me!

You actually didn't cause any trouble.

Told you I wouldn't.

Standing next to you feels like walking on thin ice... I still can't believe you just came here to browse the market.

I don't have to be caught up in war all the time, you know. Hehe.

That's true, but...

But since this turned into a date, why not take the lead a little more? Otherwise, what's the point of choosing you, Swordbringer?

When did this become a date...?

Even if I wanted to lead, I neither have the will nor the skills. Just enjoy the market and go home.

Oh well, in that case, let's finish our drinks and check out that last area over there.

So you're the type who has to explore every last corner, huh...

After a short break, we resumed our market stroll. But then...

Hey there, miss. You're pretty cute.

...?

Heh heh, come on, hang out with us.

Oh my, are you talking to me?

A bunch of thugs. Of all people, why are they messing with her?

You guys, knock it off. Picking fights with random people won't end well for you.

Who do you think you are? Her boyfriend or something?

I'm saying this for your sake. I'm off duty today, so I'd rather not get rough. Just walk away.

Ah! He's armed!

Tch, you think we'd be that scared in times like these?

Oh yeah? Then go ahead and try me.

Ugh...! Not worth it today. Consider yourself lucky...!

Ah... They left. I wouldn't have minded playing with them, though.

Whew... Glad that didn't turn into a hassle.

Heh, you're quite the pacifist, Swordbringer. Letting them go like that means they'll just cause trouble again.

I don't care about peace or justice. If I hadn't stepped in, you might've attacked them yourself.

Oh my, you know me so well.

Knew it. Can never tell what you're thinking... it's exhausting.

I sighed, keeping my guard up, but luckily, nothing else happened.

Alright, I'm should buy my stuff and head back.

You still haven't finished your errands?

Because of you.

Since you've entertained me this far, why not stay until the end?

No. Even if no one can see your true nature, they might still find you suspicious.

I'm leaving. You should head back too.

Not sure if you're being considerate or indifferent. Hehe...

... You are gone.

Now then... should I go grant those men's request?

Sigh... Fine.

But from now on, I'm handling my business. You follow quietly, got it?

Of course. I still have unfinished business with those men, but... I'll behave for now.

Unfinished business? Lisa, you don't mean...

Come on, let's go, Swordbringer.

Swordbringer!

...!? Lisa?

You... you didn't leave?

Hehe, why so eager to get rid of me?

Let me ask you instead, why are you still hanging around? Don't tell me... this is part of the church's new scheme?

Swordbringer, you're great and all, but you're way too cautious. If this were some scheme, do you think I'd go out of my way to meet you?

That's true, but...

Anyway, since we've run into each other again, why not have some fun?

No thanks. I have no interest in hanging around a walking time bomb.

Really? But I feel comfortable around you.

Are all you apostles this selfish? Wandering around enemy territory like it's nothing... If the others notice, they won't just let it slide.

Then we'll just fight. No big deal. A little fun isn't so bad, is it? Hehe.

As long as you recognize me, Swordbringer, that's all that matters.

Why are you so obsessed with sticking to me...?

Because you're the only one who sees the real me. Hehe...

It's not about understanding you, it's that I can't help but see you. And that's exactly why I'm always on edge.

But I haven't done anything. No need to be so tense!

You have a record. And no one knows what you'll do next.

Hehe, fair enough. But more importantly, what brings you here today...?

You're not planning to leave me behind and go on a date with someone else, are you?

I am, actually. But even if I were, what's it to you?

Oh, I don't care who it is, I just won't stand by and let anyone get too close to the man I've set my eyes on.

Could you not go making up weird relationships and stirring up hostility? I might just draw my sword before I realize it.

Hmm... So you don't like me, Swordbringer.

That's not it... But it's not like we're in a position to like or dislike each other in the first place.

Am I not charming enough?

T-Too much, even. You've got more than enough charm! But that's not the point here!

Hehe, I knew you'd say that, Swordbringer.

Would you just listen for once...? Why are all you apostles so self-centered?

If you're trying to get something from me, you're better off giving up.

I'm surrounded by beauties, so seduction tactics don't work on me.

Oh... That's a shame.

One day of tagging along was plenty. If you've had your fun, you should head back now.

So... we can't be friends?

...If we hadn't met as enemies, maybe things would've been different.

That's a good answer.

Alright, Swordbringer. Since I've taken a liking to you... I suppose I'll have to listen to you.

That one... better not cause any trouble.

Maybe I should follow her, just in case... Ugh, why does she always make things so complicated?

I quietly moved in the direction Lisa had disappeared.

Heh... An unexpected reward. Running into you, Swordbringer...

This thrill...! Ah... I can hardly contain myself...

Hey, you!

Hm?

We've been waiting. Looking all tempting like that. Now that your boyfriend's gone, you better be ready, haha.

We'll take good care of you. You're coming with us, right?

Perfect timing. Trash like you...

Stop right there!

Tch. You again...

Let's go. We're better off finding someone else. Ugh, what a waste.

Phew... They're gone...

Swordbringer, you're not as cold as you seem. You just wanted to see me, didn't you?

I stepped in because you were about to cause trouble! Just go home already.

Yes, yes. As you command. But... I need to calm down a bit first.

What?

It's nothing. Well then, goodbye, my adorable Swordbringer.

Maybe Lisa was right, and I was just overreacting.

The weather's annoyingly perfect.

Hey, scumbags.

What did you just, Wait, it's that the girl from before!

What, changed your mind? Heh, knew you'd come around to us.

Of course. I like you so much I could tear you apart.

That's exactly what suits garbage like you, stuff that's too worthless to even recycle.

What the hell did you just say, you...

Like this.

Ghk!

Aagh!

Ah... That was too quick. I was hoping to enjoy this a little longer.

Now I've got blood on me. Filthy slabs of meat.

You understand now, right? If you're a writhing little maggot, then crawl on the floor like one. If you get cocky...

Ah, not that it matters since you can't hear me anyway.

Well then, now that the trash has been disposed of, I should get back to my mission.

While thinking about you, Swordbringer. Heh... Hehehe...

Hahaha...! Kyahaha!