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Chapter 19
"CHEERS!" Came the shout of Meliodas and Ban as they raised their mugs of alcohol, having waited a day before celebrating Gowthers return due to the death of Naruto's sister. Food was set on all the tables with each one holding a mug.
"Cheers!" Both Diane and King said as they tapped mugs before the Fairy glances to see Naruto sat at a table, not all to keen on celebrating as he displayed a sad smile, still not yet fully himself.
"You don't have to celebrate with us if you don't want to tomato." The words originating from one pig, Hawk who approached him yet Naruto just smiles sadly.
"Why just found Gowther, it would be rude of me not to celebrate." He told the pig who sighs before he glances at Elizabeth and went wide-eyed upon seeing her drinking down a full mug of alcohol.
"Um Princess, is something the matter?" He asked out of worry as she doesn't usually drink a lot, more so at all. When she pulled down the mug she showed herself having flushed cheeks with a determined look on her face, appearing to be possibly a little drunk.
"I keep seeing you get hurt and all I can do is stand by and do nothing..." When he heard that, Naruto appeared to be sad and was about to comfort her until she suddenly took a long drink of her mug, silencing him as he starts to sweatdrop with the other sins turning to see her slam her empty mug on the table. "I'LL GET STRONGER SO THAT I CAN FIGHT BY YOUR SIDE!"
Her declaration caused Naruto to blush as he turns away while the others were amazed at how forward Elizabeth was when she got drunk, more so the fact she actually drank but seeing how much she's been through she couldn't be blamed.
"It seems the Princess is more open when she's under the influence of Alcohol, could this be what I heard of taking advantage of young woman?" The moment he heard that Naruto and Meliodas did a spit take as they both turn to Gowther simultaneously, wondering where he got that from before watching the Sin of Lust turn to Hawk downing his scraps before around, seeing that they were an odd group.
"I think it's about time you put your drinking to a stop for tonight, Elizabeth." When Gowther heard that, he looked to see Meliodas coming up to Elizabeth who held her mug close to her, wanting to keep drinking while Naruto was facepalming at realizing that the King will have his head once he finds out his daughter became a drinker despite her age.
"He's right, Elizabeth. Why don't we help you get back to your room to get some rest so why don't you put down the mug." Naruto said as they both approached her, about to take the mug away and stop her drinking before she really starts doing things drunk, both not wanting to see what would happen yet immediately she wraps an arm around both of their necks, pushing their faces into her breasts.
"But I wanna drink moooooore!" The Princess wines as she goes for another drink all the while Ban laughs.
"Cmon guys, what's the harm in letting her drink?" His question earned a glare from Naruto before Gowther spoke up.
"Could this turn into a threesome I heard quite a bit about?" The moment he said that both Naruto and Meliodas's faces turn bright-red, both picturing what it looked like in their heads, unlike Elizabeth who was too drunk to understand.
"What's a threesome?" That very question earned a glare at Gowther before Naruto spoke up.
"N-Nothing at all Princess, it's something you wouldn't be interested in." He said and he was about to break free until she spoke up.
"But I wanna tryyyyyy it!" Once again, the two were reduced to blushing idiots as they were once again stuck in their minds, earning a laugh from Ban who was silenced by Diane picking him up and throwing him into Gowther who was about to say something else, silencing the two whole in a matter of minutes they got free from Elizabeth having fallen asleep luckily with a mug in her hand, being held in Naruto's arms.
"I'll go put Elizabeth to bed now before she wakes up and wants another drink." He told the Sins and Hawk before turning around, walking towards the pub with the Princess snuggling in his arms as he enters while Meliodas watched with a bothered expression.
"Hmmmmm..." Came the sudden sound of Gowther who watched this scene, gaining Ban's attention.
"Is Meliodas jealous of Naruto's relationship with the Princess?" When that was asked, almost immediately the Captain's eyes widen in surprise while Ban and King appeared to be shocked and worried while Hawk looked like he should hide.
"Compared to how he usually acts, he seems somewhat sad whenever Elizabeth is alone with Naruto. Not to mention the way Naruto and Elizabeth act around each other and more so when their alone, I've heard about this before, it's called love. A condition that applies to both humans and other species."
It was after saying that, Ban seemed passive as he could clearly see now, the Captain was hurting while King looks worriedly at Diane but sees that instead of hurt or sad, she appeared to be worried, surprising King while Ban walked over to Meliodas.
"Hey Cap'n, you ok?" It was a simple question and what it got was a head turn to show Meliodas with a sad smile.
"Yeah, why do you ask?" Hearing that response, Ban decides not to press on and just turns away to drink down his alcohol.
"I'm..." Muttered one blonde, witnessing the sight of Gowther trying to group Ban who sat at the counter, having been the very next day in the morning. "not gonna even ask."
He wasn't the only one, Ban was questioning it too and was thinking whether or not to ask about wtf Gowther was doing yet Meliodas just ignored that to prepare the alcohol for the Sins, surprisingly Elizabeth doesn't have a hangover, having recovered with good night sleep.
"This is the greeting that Captain show me yesterday."
"I TOLD YOU THAT NOT RIGHT!"
And with that, the Pig and idiot got into an argument on the words that were used between them, all the while Naruto just sat down at the counter next to King.
"So, where we headed now?" After he asked that, Meliodas turned to look at him.
"Do you have a lead on our next comrade, by any chance?"
"Escanor and Merlin..."
Both King and Gowther added which Naruto looks at Meliodas and blinks in surprise when he rests his dragon handle broken sword on the counter in front of them.
"I'm still thinking about what we should do, whether it finds them or sneak into the capital to steal the other artifacts." That second part confused the five of them with Elizabeth stopping as she was cleaning a table and Hawk who was wondering if Meliodas was high.
"Artifacts, what are you talking about? You mean to tell me that your Dragon hilt is one of these things?" The sudden question of Ban gained a nod from Meliodas.
"I'm pretty sure they've gathered some of those artifacts already...they're too, The Coffin of Eternal Darkness. That Dragon Hilt is one of them, a ritual relic. It's among those that were used to seal away the Demon Race." The moment he said that Naruto, King, and Ban's eyes narrow at knowing what they plan on foolishly doing.
"But what are the Holy Knight's planning to do by gathering such things?"
That single question from Elizabeth was already obvious to them.
"Most likely, the resurrection of the Demon Clan." His words earned a 'tch' from Ban before he and King voiced their distaste.
"It's more than obvious that Dreyfus and Hendrickson are behind all this." That name caused Naruto to look down sadly.
"I don't get it," The Princess spoke in clear confusion, stating what's on their minds. "Why would they do something so terrible, what do they hope to accomplish?"
"Maybe he wants to be friends with them?" Hawk added yet Elizabeth disagreed with Naruto leaning back, staring at the ceiling as he wondered why he would do such a thing.
"Hey Captain, if that sword of yours can really resurrect the Demon's, why were they more focused on Naruto and Elizabeth?" When Diane finally questioned that, the Sin of Wrath had paused, his eyes narrowing as a couple of thoughts came to mind.
"I... I CAN'T TAKE IT!" The shout drew all of their attention to see Hawk freaking out. "I'M ABOUT TO BURST!" His words of warning were added to him making his way towards the door, telling them all he needs to immediately use the toilet.
"Hawk, are you ok?" Elizabeth had asked, being actually the only one worried among them all, moving close to comfort the pig who looked even worse after seconds went by.
"I know they must be after the sword but Diane is right, they seemed more focus on Naruto and Elizabeth." It was after those words, a new voice entered the conversation.
"It's simple, Elizabeth is the last key to breaking the seal and Naruto is needed for what happens next." Spoke a woman wearing a red dress and helmet, appearing behind Elizabeth and Hawk, alerting them all.
"ELIZABETH—" Meliodas was cut off by Naruto suddenly grabbing the Captain by the collar of his shirt and threw him full force at the surprised woman, slamming into her just as they all disappeared on the spot leaving not a trace which left Naruto, Ban, King, Gowether, Diane, and Mama Hawk.
"Why'd you do that?"
"HE'LL PROTECT THE PRINCESS SO LETS HURRY!"
Was the sudden exchange as Naruto ran towards the door, leaving the pub with King leaving, followed by Ban behind at realizing Naruto was able to throw Meliodas faster than they could have moved, giving Elizabeth protection until they arrived. Naruto stops on the field of grass, looking at the direction where the Kingdom was.
"Diane, how good is your throwing arm?"
That sudden question surprised her while King exited out after him.
"Are you insane," His words were loud as he looked at Naruto who appears to have lost his mind. "that's 40 miles from here and besides she's never thrown that far before."
"Relaaaaaax, she's got this!" Spoke ole smiling Ban who's suddenly picked Naruto upon his arms, smiling quite happily right now.
"Ban, this is serious!"
"Hey, we've all got our reasons for going."
With that exchange, Gowther decided what to do and walked over to them, hugging Ban across his waist.
"Like my book would say, You're not going in alone. So I'll come along as well." With that stated, Diane picks the three up in one hand, looking at the three with worry.
"Here goes, it might be a little off so be careful..." Once said, she entered a pitching stance as she pulled her arm back far.
"No matter what happens, make sure you rescue the Captain and Elizabeth, all right?"
That single question gained a determined look from Naruto who grew serious.
"Got it."
With that said, she took a running start as she yelled while Ban and Gowther held on tightly while Naruto just stared out in the direction they needed to go, knowing he cannot hesitate and must protect Elizabeth no matter what, and with determination he felt the pull just like when he fought Mordered and Jack who became a monster.
"RAWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!" Diane yells as she throws them far, appearing as a meteor as they flew through the sky.
"I'M GONNA DIE!"
"YOUR GONNA PEE, HOLD IT IN!"
"I cannot hear you two but I believe them is miscommunication."
Was the conversation taking place between the three as they headed for Liones at top speed.
[Attention, all Holy Knights and Knights within the castle! A group to be the Seven Deadly Sins is approaching! Tighten defenses against the North gate and the western ramparts! Holy Knights should also deploy at locations besides the north gate. Prepare for battle!]
This was the message given as Holy Knights were gathering outside the gate, each one before far stronger than that of Apprentice Holy Knights, as more gathered they soon saw the coming foes from above.
"It must be them!"
"Take cover everyone!"
Were the shouts being made as they crashed landed, creating a dust explosion upon impact as they prepared themselves and took out their blades just as bursting from the dust were Naruto, Ban, and Gowther in full run mode, heading for them.
"You guys know what to do, I'll go after Elizabeth!" He told them while he looked at the Holy Knights in front of them, said Knights recognizing Naruto.
"Isn't that the failure who turned Traitor?!"
"Don't hold back, he's an enemy of the Kingdom!"
"But Lord Dreyfus said—"
"JUST DO IT!"
It was with this argument that multiple Knights leaped towards them but more so towards the traitor himself.
"Aura Burst!" One yelled, unleashing a wave of electricity at him.
"Inferno Curse!" One yelled, unleashing a blazing blast like an attack.
"Plant whip!" One yelled, unleashing uprooted roots towards them.
"Bullet Squall!" Another shouted, sending a barrage of billet shaped objects at them.
"Wind shooter!" Another shouted, sending another barrage of wind scythes.
"Black Breath!" Another shouted, sending the third barrage of purple ghost monsters.
"Flick stone!" The last shouted, unleashing a wave of rising earth.
All the attacks headed straight for Naruto who drew back his right fist, not nothing to use Jack's weapons.
"TYPHOON FIST!" With that shout, he swung his right fist forwards, unleashing a massive wind blast, consuming all their attacks and the Holy Knights themselves as they were hit by them and more, all sent flying with Naruto rushing past them towards another larger knight.
[The defensive forces outside the north gate have been breached!]
"I got this! He's just a failure after—" He was immediately silenced as Naruto knocked him aside with one arm, sending him flying with a yell and it was at this point that Naruto has come to realize, he was far stronger than he originally thought, brushing past Holy Knights who surpasses the Apprentices such as Twigo.
*whistle*
"Seems you've gotten even stronger Whiskers!" Ban's comment even at this moment caused him to smile even for a brief moment before focusing again.
"What the hells going on, that failure just bulldozing is!"
"We need too—" They were cut off from saying another sentence as Naruto blew right through them in a hurry.
"WE NEED BACK UP, NARUTO'S TAKING US ALL OUT!"
It was after that shout that the three came to a sudden halt.
"Hey, Naruto," Ban's name call caused him to not look at Ban but in another direction. "you feel that too?"
"Yeah... another side of the castle most likely South Gate perhaps..." With that said, they wondered what exactly was happening.
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