The Arrest
Whwn the night had settled over Axel. Lanterns flickered along the streets, casting long shadows over the stone roads. Most adventurers had already returned to taverns or inns, and the town had grown quiet compared to the loud chaos of daytime. Ruko and Luna decide that they will meet some other time due she has to travel with her party. Within that term Ruko understand that she Is also traveling In latest times, so they kiss one more time and they parted ways, Ruko Is glad he have a girlfriend In this world. Outside and far distance from the mansion, Ruko walked slowly along the stone path with his hands in his pockets. The night breeze brushed gently against his coat. Behind him, theirs someone up and down out of the bush. "Yo." Ruko didn't stop walking. He already knew who it was. Kazuma out into the moonlight, stretching his arms as if he had just finished something exhausting. "…You've been ignoring me for three days," Kazuma said.
Ruko shrugged. "You've been busy so I don't comply." Kazuma rubbed the back of his head awkwardly. "…Yeah that's fair." He walked beside Ruko. For a moment, neither of them spoke. Then Kazuma sighed. "Alright… I should probably explain something." Ruko glanced sideways. "Y'know that girl who jumped through the bathroom window."
"Chris I persume!" Kazuma blinked. "…You remember her name?" "Yeah since she made me to no existence." Kazuma continued walking. "She asked me for help collecting Divine Relics." It quite catch Ruko interest while raised an eyebrow. "Go on?" Kazuma nodded.
"Well to put it at first." He explained quietly. Chris had been secretly retrieving dangerous relics brought into the world by reincarnated people. Some of them were powerful enough to cause serious damage if used incorrectly. Kazuma's Luck stat and Steal skill made him perfect for retrieving them quietly. So they started doing night missions. Sneaking into houses. Stealing relics. Avoiding guards.
Kazuma shrugged. "And most missions went smoothly." Ruko looked at him. "'Most'?" Kazuma grimaced. "…One relic owner reported the theft." Ruko facepalmed and sighed. "So now the guards are investigating around Axel." Kazuma nodded. "Yeah. Even though I thought it will be a easy–peasy–lemon–squeezy." The two reached the front gate of their mansion. Ruko pushed it open. "Let's go inside before someone hears this." They stepped into the courtyard and walked toward the house. Inside, the mansion was quiet. The girls were likely asleep or in their rooms. Kazuma sit against the couch and crossed his arms. "The problem is that relics are tied to the war with the Devil King. So when someone reports one stolen… the authorities treat it seriously." Ruko nodded slowly. "So you're the main suspect." Kazuma sighed. "Yeah and it will be troublesome for me."
Ruko shook his head. "Yeah you're an idiot." "Hey!" Kazuma pointed at him. "I was helping! And it's not my fault." "By breaking into people's houses." "…When you say it like that it sounds bad and has a point." Ruko smirked. "It is bad you say well I'm not going to say anything if they're guards will come in here and cause a ruckus." Kazuma opened his mouth to respond—BANG. The front door kick open. Both of them turned instantly. A squad of armored guards stormed into the mansion. Lantern light flooded the room. At the front of the group stood a woman, She appeared in a blue military uniform and, acting on cold logic. Her sharp eyes locked onto Kazuma immediately. "Kazuma Satou." Kazuma froze. "…Oh." Ruko sighed. "Of course me and my big mouth." She stepped forward. "You are under arrest." Kazuma pointed at himself. "…Me?" "Yes you."
She introduce herself Sena a special prosecutor for the Kingdom of Belzerg, She unrolled an official document. "You are suspected of treason related to the destruction of Lord Alderp's mansion during the Mobile Fortress incident." Kazuma's jaw dropped. "THAT WASN'T MY FAULT!" She ignored him. "You are also suspected of illegally stealing relic-class artifacts." Kazuma slowly lowered his hand. "…Okay that part might be slightly true." she approached Kazuma to announce his arrest on charges of treason 'Alleging he was working with the Devil King' and hear by was initially convinced of youre guilt, nearly leading to execution. Ruko stepped forward. "This is getting quite ridiculous." She looked at him. "And you are?"
"Ruko. Ruko Satou." Recognition flashed in her eyes. "The adventurer who defeated three Devil King's generals." Ruko crossed his arms. "Yeah. So what's that up to you." "So maybe rethink this arrest." She shook her head calmly. "The investigation has already been approved." She raised her hand. "Guards." Several soldiers stepped forward to seize Kazuma.
Ruko moved instantly. He grabbed the nearest guard and slammed him into the floor. THUD. Another rushed him. Ruko elbowed him in the stomach and kicked his legs out from under him. Kazuma shouted. "BRO WHAT ARE YOU DOING?!" "Fixing your fucking problem that you make!" More guards surrounded them. She frowned. "I warned you." Ruko cracked his knuckles. "Yeah well I don't listen very well so come at me." The soldiers rushed him at once. For a moment the room turned chaotic. Ruko knocked aside two guards with quick strikes, but more flooded in behind them. Someone swung a baton from behind. CRACK. Pain exploded across the back of Ruko's head. His vision blurred. He dropped to one knee. "Oh yeah. I forgot I'm just a weak human." Guards piled onto him immediately, forcing his arms behind his back.
Kazuma stared in horror. "…Yeah umm." He slowly raised his hands. "I'm definitely not escaping now." Iron cuffs snapped around his wrists. She watched calmly as both adventurers were restrained. "Kazuma Satou," she said. "You are detained under suspicion of treason whcixh we will investigate." She then glanced at Ruko. "And you are being detained for assaulting royal guards." Ruko groaned as they forced him to his feet. Kazuma sighed deeply. "…We're so screwed." The guards dragged both of them out of the mansion and into the quiet streets of Axel. Lantern light flickered as they were marched toward the town prison. And this time—There was no easy way out.