Chapter 37
37 Crisis
Guh
The mans spear rebounded along with his arm.
The fact that it was repelled by my blow and didnt separate from his hand was unexpected, but it doesnt change the fact that theres an opening.
I send him flying with a kick in his defenseless abdomen and he rolled on the sea whose water level has fallen due to Levia stopping the fight.
Wh- what nonsensical superhuman strength
I get that often. Actually, do you even have time to rest?
In no time I fire a
Wha-Guooooo!?
The man held his spear horizontally to receive that blade where I held back my strength moderately, but he couldnt stop the attack and was forced to fall back with the soil stuck on his feet and all.
That spear of his is pretty good.
There doesnt seem like there were any weapons that could catch my flying blade right from the front.
And the man is also quite a powerful guy.
If levia fights him like that, then shell probably be defeated along with the mutt.
Aint doing half bad, you. Whats your name?
Haahhaahtch, its Saiga (;saiga)
HmmImWell, you already know me even if I dont tell you.
Shironeko also knew of me, so I guess all of these guys know me too.
Theyre the subordinates of that shitty hero after all.
So, whatre you gonna do now Saiga? Its not like I wont overlook this if you take that black dog with you and pull back though.
But of course Ill have them leave behind information and just punish them a little so they wont easily attack us after this.
If you allow me to saygh!
Leave it, Kuroinu! Its different if the two of us are in top form, but were gonna fall together in this situation
Looks like the situation is clear on Saigas side.
As for Kuroinus sideyeah.
Those eyes are those who have completely pledged her allegiance towards that guy.
Now that I think about it, I remember there were many of those guys like her at the time I was in Destinea.
Especially that princess had it the worst.
These kinds of people would use any tricks up their sleeve to accomplish their commands.
(Its going to look troublesome in the distant future I guessI was thinking about sending them back beaten the hell out of, including a declaration of war towards Touma, buthow about I just beat the hell out of them and imprison them?)
Such disturbing thoughts crosses my mind.
But letting those guys loose who would probably do anything if ordered, even suicide bombing is, well
Saiga!? We havent accomplished our orders yet, you understand!? Withdrawing despite that is
Are ya stupid!? Aint we just talking about pulling back once!?
We will be keeping our liege waiting in that case! I have to erase those useless sisters here now
Useless sisters meansShironeko and her sister I guess.
It means Kuroinus target isnt me but those two, but personally I feel she could postpone the useless sisters thing.
I bet decent information wasnt given to the woman who was only threatened with her sister as hostage either way, so theres little risk that information will be passed on to us.
Well, if youre going for it then Ill be your opponent thoughwhats it gonna be?
I thrust Kuromaru and show a sharp look towards the two.
Kuroinu shivered once and stepped back and I hear a gasping sound from Saiga.
It seems like they ended up getting quite the cold feet.
Wa- waitIm pulling back. Let me pull back. We aint fighting you no more.
What, is that so? In that case, answer me some questions a bit. I amoverlooking thisafter all, you see.
I say it while stressing the overlooking part.
Im gonna let them feel some humiliation as much as possible.
-!
Im telling you, lay it off, girl! Wha- what is it you wanna hear?
Saiga held down Kuroinu who lost her cool and was about to spring at me.
Arent you glad you stopped her?
I was really planning to take one of her arms if she really sprung at me.
First off, I want to know your aims. What is Touma aiming for?
That, that persons aim is to erase the demons and beastmen from this world.
Huh?
The hell is that about?
I just got told something so outrageous I now regret asking it quite lightly, you know that?
Wha- what is he doing that for?
That person told me it was for your sakeannihilating the races who have seduced you Setsu and living together with you in a world with no nuisances left or something like that
That rotten yandere bastard
For that reason hes going to bump off two of the three large races?
Hes going off somewhere like always
(What to doNow that it comes to this, Im getting worried about Desastre and the others in the demon continent. If I do this badly, then the bunch of black robes could go and attack them while Im here in the beastmen continentthats why our side will face danger if I let them go. Is there no choice but to believe in the strength of Desastre and the others and hope they will get through this?)
By no means is there any proof that they will attack immediately, but sooner or later the problem will stand in our way I guess.
I have to contact Erukas group somehow and ask them for some cooperation in
Keh! Dont ya go showing us an opening!
W-! What!?
The moment I turned away my attention with my thoughts, Saiga took out a shining stone from his bosom and crushed it.
The moment it broke, lights hit the two of them and their bodies flashed.
If you break it, you can warp to a place you have in mind which is similar to the transfer magic.
Tch! So you were carrying that kind of thing
Hah! What a slack! Finally, let me tell ya something good! While you guys were carelessly paying attention towards us like this, the gangs on the human continent are already starting to attack the demon continent!
Wha!?
Its about time for their attack to start! Were going to their place, see ya!
Wait!Tch
The smugly smiling Saiga disappeared along with the light and the figure of Kuroinu behind him was also gone.
All that was remaining on the ground where the water is completely pulled away were those footprints of theirs.
What Ive done is get taken by surprise and letting them go in the end and such.
I think hard about what that guy had said at the end.
(Right nowwait, thats a bit too fast you know? Is what he said true? If it is then thats badIm not sure I can be in time on foot. Itll take more than half a day if I get on Levia and Im sure things will get in our way before we get on land. Even if I scatter about those hindrances, itll also take time to get to Evil Barrow from there)
Its hopeless if I only look at the situation.
The chances are big that I wont make it in time even if Desastre and the others fight bravely.
Shall I borrow the transfer magic circle from the beast king? No, Ill be completely spent on magic power if I do that.
What to doSeriously, what should I do
I keep puzzling it over in my head which is unlike me.
FuckSo I really have no choice other than the transfer magic circle.
I guess the problem with magic power will work out somehow if I just drink a potion.
Levia! Lets go until the beast king for a bit andwait, whats wrong?
Even though I called out to her, Levia was looking towards the distant ocean without saying anything.
Shes been silent since a while ago, could it be because shes been staring at the sea the whole time?
Hey Levia
Sorry Setsu. I dont think I can go with you to the beast kings place.
Levia muttered so without looking this way.
Imthinking about going off on my own for a while.