The Human Saint is Bored, so I was Summoned to Another World

Trap (Part 1)

The Battle of Cullen and its aftermath delayed us for two 'long sleeps' before we could move on, considering the relatively short distance of the Duchy of Braunhauer from the royal capital. Anyway, I realized the Duke of Braunhauer actually sent men to help us defeat the rampaging mercenaries—they were the horsemen that approached the enemy lines from behind, having maneuvered undetected while the paladins occupied their attention.

Well, at least it's all over now. The only thing that's left was the interrogation of the captured mercenaries, which could shed light on what happened that led to their rampage.

"..."

Meanwhile, I had to confront a new problem at Cullen's town hall, where we set up our temporary quarters...

"A paladin guard whose armament was a demon weapon." Maddie had a sardonic smile, "It sure is a great irony, huh?"

"W-Well...I tried to refuse the appointment...but the Marquise of Monfort overrode me."

"Maddie and I asked her to. We gave her the authority to coerce you into joining." Lily admitted.

"Why?"

"It's for your punishment, first. Second, the Marquise of Monfort likes you as her student." the Head Maid told me, "And also for the third reason, it's so that you won't be able to go far away from us. I mean, you're a paladin guard now, and your job is to protect us."

"If protecting would come into consideration here, you two are more than enough for an entire army. Maddie's the Saint, and you're the Iron Princess."

"Of course, that's just the official part of your functions, Kuro." Maddie's smile was really jubilant; as if she won a lottery, "The other, actual job you have is to be with us, A.L.W.A.Y.S."

Your Holiness, you know you sound like a yandere...

"Oh indeed I am crazy-in-love with you, Kuro!" the Saint told me, with an air of impending doom surrounding her, "And Lily as well. That's why we're stressed-out worrying about you when the paladins brought you back with a face soaked in blood, see?

"Please don't do again, Sir Kuro." Lily backed her up, "Or, I'll be forced to chain you with us." She brought out a pink, frilly set of chains with a leather collar at the other end. My name 'Kuro' was clearly written on it. Her innocent smile as she showed it to me gave me the creeps, to be honest.

That's...sweet. Did she borrow it from the Marquise of Monfort?

"Err..." I'm not sure if they're joking or not, but anyway, I guess I should take care of my actions. Some ladies didn't want to be widowed early on...

Wait. I'm not yet even married to any of them!

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Anyway, the cavalry that helped us was led by the Ban of Kistral, Sir Stefan. He was sent by the Duke of Braunhauer the moment the paladins of the Marquise of Monfort arrived to ask for their help in stopping the rampage of the mercenaries.

They were the ones that sealed the victory for us. However...

"Your Holiness!" the Ban gave respects to us before proceeding with his talk, "I was sent here by the Duke of Braunhauer to escort you all the way to his fief's town."

"Ah yes, thank you for your efforts, Sir Stefan," Maddie answered. But her face had an annoyed look at it.

"Hey, Lily, why's Maddie kind of irritated? Did something happen?" I whispered to her.