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The Reunion With Twelve Fascinating Goddesses (Light Novel) - Volume 2, Chapter 5: Weapons Beyond Its Position
Volume 2, Chapter 5: Weapons Beyond Its Position
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Part 1
Zesca Aldebaran was walking in the forest alone.
It was on the next day after the group visited Aldebaran Company HQ.
As her daily routine, her hobby, her reason for life and meaning for her existence – her weapons creation work calmed down a bit, Zesca took a stroll to relax.
Without rushing, she was leisurely walking in the forest which was being poured by the afternoon sunlight filtered by the trees.
It was a peaceful forest with no one in it.
She had planned to empty her head there but – her head just won’t clear up.
(Tooi…….)
There is one man that won’t get erased no matter how much she tried erasing him.
He’s the man that she obeyed and accepted as master 10 years ago – and also the man that reappeared in front of her.
(………No good. As expected, I just can’t forgive him)
Last night, she heard various information regarding Tooi from Alua, who she called out for.
What she knew was that Tooi is still Tooi after so long.
That’s why – Ryura Vega probably responded to his reestablishment of contract.
Even after 10 years passed, Tooi Cross remains the same as to when Zesca acknowledged him – and at the same time, he remains betraying Zesca.
She won’t forgive him.
No – she don’t want to give in, might be a more proper term.
In order for Zesca to remain as Zesca, in order to maintain her pride, she must not accept Tooi who can’t find a meaning to be a warrior and not seek [Strength].
Tooi’s current goal is to reunite the [Nebulosa12 Goddesses].
For the goal he has set, he will become stronger to achieve it.
But, if he achieves that goal – he will throw away the desire to improve.
If that happens, Zesca cannot stand it.
(…………..Regardless, a contract is impossible. I now have a company)
Aldebaran Company.
It’s a company she built right after Tooi defeated the [Demon King] and revoke her contract.
The cause was her meeting with a man called Jebeg.
As a merchant travelling around the country, she found Zesca who was loitering around the continent without any goal and requested her to sell weapons.
Of course Zesca rejected but, Jebeg persisted.
He then said these words.
“There are many people in this world that wants your weapons, that wants power”
Those words – shook Zesca.
There are people desiring her power in this world.
There are people thirsting for the power Tooi wished for and thrown away.
She felt amused when she thought of sharing her powers to those people.
It was her pure feelings to give power to people who desire it but – it’s just venting her anger, or maybe a small feeling for revenge.
Rather than a guy that talks about being satisfied such as [I am strong enough], she ended up giving power to the people who [Wants to be stronger] and was lamenting.
After that, under Jebeg’s instruction, she established Aldebaran Company. Most of the work was left to Jebeg and the people he hired and Zesca worked hard in weapon creation.
Actually, Jebeg was the one who managed the company but, Zesca didn’t mind that.
She knows that she was being used for his personal gains but, she is not concerned about that at all.
She gives her weapons to the people who want it.
Having losing Tooi, this was her only fulfillment.
Power to the ones who desire it.
And that turned into Zesca’s new pride.
Even her latest costumers – the [Wings of crimson light] became a rebellion that holds deep hatred towards the Country’s military but, Zesca did not discriminate them for that.
As a result, they might end up causing chaos in the country but - she doesn’t mind that.
If they hold hatred then all they have to do is destroy their enemy.
If they have something they can’t yield then all they have to do is fight to the end.
Zesca gave them power for those reason.
From what she heard, the [Wings of crimson light] is an organization created with the survivors of Ifnatus as the core. Zesca knows about the internal conflict of Ifnatus.
Then, they have the justifiability to have revenge on the country.
If the [Wings of crimson light] wage war to the country then it will probably turn into a beautiful battle. Zesca’s weapons which will be covered with pride and hatred will probably increase in glow.
“……..Hnn”
Zesca suddenly changed her expression.
She felt someone using her weapons.
It’s not like she can know whenever she wants and anytime she wants but, if a weapon that has been created recently is nearby then Zesca is able to catch its presence.
(It’s the weapon given to the [Wings of crimson light]………it’s surprisingly close)
After thinking a little, Zesca started moving towards the direction where she felt the presence.
That’s because she became curious on how her weapons are being used.
(Now that I think about it, this is the first time looking at people using the weapons the company sold)
To Zesca, the weapons she made were just as cute as her own child.
But – if it’s given to someone else once then, she thought of not meddling with it afterwards.
As a merchant, as a warrior, it’s a natural manners.
That’s why, she was able to live without particularly thinking about the goods that are sold but----
(Well, taking a look won’t hurt)
As a form of relaxation, she decided to see the fight of the [Wings of crimson light].
(So they are already in a war with the Country’s military huh….no, it’s possible that they are just training)
Whenever she thinks about the weapons she created, her delusions just can’t stop popping up.
(If they suck at using it then I might have to give them a lecture. Fufufu)
Zesca laughed in her mind.
She soon passed the forest and reached a place where there are people.
Over there, was a small village settlement which is slightly apart from the Istar town.
She might end up getting found out about peeking at the [Wing of crimson light] if she gets too close so, she stood on top of a small hill which has the view of the whole village and concentrated her eyes to observe the village from far away.
And- she was in loss of words.
What was shown inside Zesca’s eyes were the [Wings of crimson light] repeatedly pillaging and outraging at the villagers.
“Eh-------“
She had no idea what was going on.
She did not want to accept the scene in front of her.
Zesca stood stiff while her mind was blank- as if to scorn at her, they were repeatedly performing outrages acts.
The men presumed to be a part of the [Wings of crimson light] were destroying the houses of the village, and were taking away valuable objects. The villagers running away were cut from behind and were trampled all over. Maybe they were planning to sell away the female children; they were all tied by ropes and were gathered at one spot like baggage. The men who were confronting them with weapons in arm were easily cut down.
All those vile and atrocious acts – were all done by the weapons Zesca made.
The weapons, after going through a selection of ore and forged with her soul, easily attracts Spirits because of it high perfection.
Which means – the ultimate battle spirit tech, the [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] can be activated easily.
Those who aren’t gifted and those who did not work hard, are able to step into a higher realm.
There were about a total of a 100 people from the [Wing of crimson light].
All of them were activating their [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] and were trampling over the village with tremendous power.
There isn’t any force nearby the village that can handle them. There are some bodyguards but, they were apparently taken out already.
By the [Wings of crimson light] – No.
There is nothing in this village that can compete against Zesca’s weapons.
“Wh……Wh……”
Why-----
Zesca still could not understand the one-sided trampling happening under her eyes.
The powers they gained were directed towards the people weaker to them.
She – as a Deity, could not understand the reason for that action at all.
They aren’t a rebellion?
Didn’t they want power to have revenge on their hated Empire?
Didn’t they want a good weapon to confront a strong enemy?
“----My grandma said this, [Humans choose weapons but weapons don’t choose humans]”
A voice.
A quiet yet lonely voice echoed behind Zesca.
“Well……this is bound to happen. If the people who proclaims themselves as the rebellion, gains power, this would be the first thing to happen”
“Tooi………..”
Tooi Cross was the one who walked behind her.
He was looking at the village with a painful face.
“Why are you here”
“From the investigation, I found out that the hideout of the [Wings of crimson light] is nearby this sector. And when I was investigating the area, I coincidentally met with the people who escaped the village and was asked for help”
While plainly saying that, Tooi’s sights moved from the village to Zesca.
“Zesca. Is this what you wished for?”
“No! Th-there’s no way I would wish for something this atrocious!”
“But, you caused this”
“………..uh”
“The [Wings of crimson light]………….call themselves the rebellion or revolutionary army, on the surface they are fighting with the goal to have their sacred land Ifnatus set free and wants independence from the Empire but – in reality, they are an organization that repeatedly perform stealing and pillaging like thieves”
“What did you say……….”
“Well, this news is still in the current state though. They might really use the money they gathered from attacking villages like this for the revolution. They might be attacking the villages with a noble reason that we cannot comprehend. But, there is one thing certain – they are trashes that would direct their weapons to people who aren’t resisting”
“………………….”
“Do you know this, Zesca. These are the people that you are selling your weapons to”
“N-no……..i-I”
“Not everyone would fight with a noble goal. Humans aren’t the only ones that want weapons for honor and pride. There are people existing in this world that wants power to trample over the weak too”
Zesca dropped the ground after hearing his silent verbal attacks.
She was crushed by deep regret and the anger towards her naivety
The Deity of [Weapon Empress] – Zesca Aldebaran.
To her, a disaster – probably meant having Tooi as her first contractor.
Having not interacting much with humans in the past, the first human that she was deeply related to her, was Tooi Cross. And half-consciously – she started to take Tooi as the basis of other humans.
The people that want power must have a noble goal.
That’s why even if she lends a hand to them; they won’t swing it towards the weak.
That presumption – was just crushed into bits.
Swinging her weapons with amateurish skills, and one-sidedly trampling over female children with violence that has no signs of pride of beauty – after seeing the scene under her eyes, she found out about her naivety and fault.
“………I have to stop them”
After Zesca said that, she unsteadily stood up.
“These acts cannot be forgiven”
“Why?”
“It’s obvious! How can I let my weapons get used that way!”
“That’s your selfishness, Zesca”
Tooi said that emotionless.
“As a merchant, you sold weapons to them. But even so, you are going to comment or interfere, just because you don’t like how they use it, have some modesty”
She knows that even without him telling her.
That’s why she did not interfere with the weapons she sold until now.
That’s why she did not notice something this simple. She did not notice that there are humans that won’t use her weapons according to her wishes.
“No matter how much you talk good about it, weapons are still weapons. They are tools of war and death objects to harm humans. Their actions are complete crimes but they aren’t mistaken in their ways of using weapons. The country’s military moving is one thing, but a Deity like you interfering is illogical”
Because.
You were the one who sold them the weapons.
Those verbal attacks pierced deeply into Zesca’s chest. Self-blame and regret swelled up and was crushing her.
But - she did not fall.
She clenched her teeth and glared straight at Tooi.
“……….I don’t care that this is my selfishness!”
Zesca said that.
“This is the problem I caused because of my naivety! I will do something about it! Also…….”
“Also?”
“………..I hate things I hate! I won’t allow my weapons to be used in such a vile way! My weapons must be used in a way that I will feel proud of!”
That was – a really arrogant line. It’s a statement that crosses the boundary of a merchant and at the very least, that isn’t a line for her to say because, she was the one that distributed her weapons.
But, Tooi made a small smile after hearing her statement.
“You’re a selfish one, Zesca”
But, Tooi continued.
“I unexpectedly don’t hate that part about you”
It was at that moment.
The wind.
A gentle breeze blew past the small hill and headed towards the village which was wrapped in a catastrophe.
Immediately, continuous acts of miracles wrapped the village.
The rope tying the female children were cut down by a local kamaitachi. The people, who were trying to cut down the escapers, fell down after their legs were caught by the locally generated whirlwind. Fired fireballs were erased by the gust.
It’s as if the wind was protecting the village.
“This is…….!”
“Ryura is already moving. Ryura’s ability is a must have in order to protect our allies in these types of turmoil. Alua-chan is also working hard to evacuate the villagers to a safe spot”
“…….them huh”
“Well then, let’s move too, Zesca”
After saying that, Tooi extended his hands to her.
“I’ll lend my hand Zesca. This is to protect your pride”
An indescribable nostalgia was felling Zesca’s chest. He has not changed. He has not changed from 10 years ago. His appearance, voice and even his eyes looking straight at her.
“…….D-don’t misunderstand. I have not forgiven you. In order to fix my problem, I will join with you temporarily since I have no choice”
“That’s okay. I don’t plan to change my thoughts too. We might not agree to each other but, well, let’s gradually compromise”
“……..Fuun”
In response to Tooi’s somewhat leisure attitude, Zesca snorted as if she was sulking before extending her hand to him.
Once Tooi grabbed her hand, he moved his face to her.
Wha, wai-wait just a second! Wha-what are you planning to doing!?”
“What do you mean by what…………it’s a contract. How should I say this………..i thought of making the contract with the kiss”
“K-kiss!? Do-don’t joke with me!”
“Why are you so embarrassed”
“I-I am not embarrassed”
“We did it once before”
“We were alone the last time right!? D-doing something like that in an open place like this……there’s some mental preparation that needs to be done”
“The damages of the village is increasing as we quarrel you know?”
“uh!? Th-threating me is cowardly……”
“I get it. I won’t force you. Calm down for now. Take a deep breath”
“A-aah………….”
Zesca took a deep breath with a red face and tried to regain her composure but – immediately, her hand was forcefully pulled.
“Wha….what are---------Hnnn!”
In order to close her mouth which was letting out a panicked voice, Zesca’s lips were stolen in a very forcefully way. Zesca was mad at first and her eyes were overflowing with shame but, after a few seconds, she closed her eyes and accepted Tooi’s existence.
Phosphorescence light appeared around them and a vivid contract circle was constructed.
The Deity of [Weapon Empress] – has once again become Tooi Cross’s servant.
The village was being controlled by Ryura Vega’s wind.
She was sealing the movements of the [Wings of crimson light] and was protected the villagers.
What she’s doing is the same as when she captured the people of the [Wings of crimson light] that escaped into the Imperial capital a few weeks ago but, the situation then was different.
First off – the scale was different.
It was 5 at that time but, now she had about 100 enemies. Grasping all the movements and capturing them is tough even for Ryura.
Adding on – the enemies are all equipped with Zesca’s weapons.
They were not hiding assassination tools meant for hiding like the ones that the captured people in the Imperial capital had, and were all battle specialize swords and spears. The [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] activated by using those weapons as medium were tremendously strong and it makes it impossible to easily break the weapons.
Well, there’s naturally no one there that can’t fight Ryura 1 on 1 and even if it’s a 1 vs 100 situation, there’s no factor that would allow the Deity Ryura to lose – but, if she adds in the condition of protecting the villagers, the trouble increased up.
Because of that, she would only focus on protecting the villagers.
Because it was her master’s order.
Destroying the enemy, is left to the others.
“I am counting on you, Tooi. Zesca”
Tooi and Zesca stepped into the village and headed towards the people of the [Wings of crimson light] who were being tossed around by unidentified wind movement.
“……..I won’t forgive you. I will not forgive you, Tooi. How dare you do that in such an emotionless and damn…….”
“Sorry. Let’s clean up the enemy in front of us first”
“…………I still don’t like that easy going attitude”
The servant was obviously not satisfied and the master was in a carefree mood.
Both of them gives off a dumb impression but, once they caught the existence of their enemy in their view, the colors of their eyes changed and was filled with fighting spirit.
“Let’s do this – Zesca”
“Yes my LordRoger”
Tooi pulled Zodiac from his hips and raised it up.
At the same time, Zesca disappeared and possesed the short sword.
At the same time – a burning heat dwell within the short sword. With only 1 existing in the world, this legendary sword– the [Weapon Empress] Deity’s greatest masterpiece, had connected a human and Deity.
“[Nebulosa NemesisThe Divine Punishment of the 12] – [Quinto5th Chapter]”
Tremendous amount of Ether gushed out from the Etherium blade. The black light covered Tooi’s body and created his equipment.
Tooi Cross, the Deity knight that defeated the Demon King with 12 Deities under his command.
One of his powers that he owns has manifested in this world once again.
“[Henerar ArroganciaPride of the Weapon Empress]”
Immediately, an indescribable overwhelming presence attacked the area. All of the people of the [Wings of crimson light], who were in disorder from the unidentified wind, tasted a fear as if blades were all pushed towards their necks.
What appeared there was a warrior wearing black armor.
On his left arm was a glowing black sword. It looks unrefined and had a sinister appearance.
Manifesting the [Deus AlmaDeity Equipment] heroically and majestically, Tooi placed the great sword on his shoulders while looking at the [Wings of crimson light] group in front of his eyes.
He was observing each and every one of them, whom had manifested the Spirit Armor with Zesca’s weapons as the medium.
“………I see. Just like the rumors, there are a lot of people from Ifnatus”
Ash colored hair and arms wrapped in bandages.
Seeing the characteristics of a destroyed tribe, Tooi slightly frown his eyebrows.
“The people Laila freed, are attacking the village with Zesca’s weapons huh……..This is expectedly”
Unpleasant.
After saying that with a terrifyingly cold tone, Tooi lowered his body by crouching down while carrying the great sword on his shoulders.
Immediately- he dashed.
He ran with the speed of a fierce animal and set his target onto one guy. He jumped high up and swung down the sword.
“Hii”
The man screamed but he immediately entered into a defensive stance with the sword he held. Since it was a direct and large swing attack, his movements were predicted and got blocked.
But – Tooi swung down the great sword without caring.
It wasn’t a fake nor was it a tactic; it was a simple full swing attack.
With that attack, the [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] sword which was in defensive stance – was sliced apart into 2.
This scene is probably suitable for the 4 kanji word known as Ittouryoudan[2F 1].
Rather than calling it sliced apart, it’s more towards forcefully slam apart.
“I-Im-impossible……!”
The man collapsed to the ground with a despaired voice. The [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] was forcefully deactivated due to the sword getting destroyed.
The short sword which was used as the medium broke apart because it was unable to stand the impact.
“……Sorry about that, Zesca”
“I don’t mind”
The voice echoed out from the weapon Tooi held to respond to his apology.
“My beloved weapons should be feeling reluctant to be used for this mass killing. If that’s the case, then it’s my mission as the parent to stop them even if I have to break them”
“………..Is that how it is?”
“I created those weapons. I know their feelings the best”
Isn’t that the line of an overprotective bad parent? Tooi thought that but, he did not say anything. In the first place, there’s no way he could understand the weapon’s feeling. Weapons are still weapons to the end, and would change their attitude according to the user.
That’s why, it’s hard to understand the feelings of thinking about the weapon’s feelings but – but even so, his feelings for Zesca who feels for weapons, is certainly inside Tooi.
The [Wings of crimson light] were shocked when they were confronted with the warrior who suddenly appeared in divine armor.
Their comrade’s [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] was utterly destroyed with just a swing of a great sword. They were frozen into place after seeing the unordinary power of the unidentified enemy.
The person that made them move was their chief’s shout.
“You lot, don’t be afraid!”
Chief of the [Wings of crimson light] –Guloss
He had ash color hair and bandage wrapping his right arm. He’s a warrior of Ifnatus and a survivor of the internal conflict.
“Right now, we have the best weapons that we gained from paying a lot of money! There’s no way we would lose to some random brat!”
After hearing their chief’s shout, his comrades were release from the stiffness. That’s right, we have nothing to fear now. Every one of their expressions was oozing with relief and joy.
They can’t wait to test out the ultimate weapon that they finally gained. Weapons made from a Deity were devilish weapons that hold that much charm.
The performance of the [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] activated with her weapons, has increased to an incomparable level. Even if it’s people who could not activate it satisfyingly before, they can easily activate it now.
This goes for the chief Guloss too.
He’s a member of Ifnatus and is a warrior that went through many strict training in the village.
He has not held any weapons until now at all and fought only using Ifnatus’s special hidden spells but – even he was currently activating the [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] with Zesca’s weapon.
Zesca’s weapons were just that strong and charming to the point where the battle techniques he learned felt stupid.
In the end, they were all in high spirits.
They gained powerful weapons, thus causing their power to take a rapid increase so, that caused their mental state to completely soar high up.
That’s why he didn’t notice.
That, there is an overwhelming strength between them and the man blocking their way.
That, he was the legendary existence that defeated the [Demon King], Tooi Cross----
“----Haaaaaaa!”
The great sword groaned. It’s a great swing as if he performed a full body rotation. The large slash blew the 3 males in front of him away.
“Tsk………You idiots! Don’t challenge that crazy huge sword from front on!”
After hearing Guloss’s angry shout, the group of men changed their movements. They scattered about inside of staying in a group and surrounded Tooi from all directions.
The great sword holds unblock-able destructive powers but, because of its large size, it’s easy to predict the extra attacks and it’s not impossible to dodge it.
The people in front barely dodged the large swing performed again. Taking that chance, the people that got behind him immediately closed in the distance.
If he’s specialized in big weapons, there will definitely be a chance.
Haying read that, they all headed towards Tooi at the same time to slash him but – immediately, they saw something impossible.
“[Espada GemelaTwin Blade]
The black great sword turned into light particles and vanished. A black short sword appeared in Tooi’s hands for an instant but; Ether immediately covered its surrounding and took on the weapon’s shape.
What appeared were 2 swords.
They were short double-edge dual blades.
With swords in both his hands, Tooi intercepted the people close to him.
Changed from the large sword skills just now, he attacked with delicate and quick sword skills.
“What-----“
During the time Guloss and the others were shocked, Tooi moved to the next target.
“[HachaBattle Axe”
After clearing out the enemies of his surroundings, he dashed in the battlefield like the wind. After changing the dual blades into a giant axe during movement, he swung down towards a man wearing study armor. The armor man prepared his shield in reflex; the giant axe sliced the whole shield into half and slashed deep into the armor. Since Tooi stopped at the edge, the man’s head did not split but, the man with his [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] armor crushed, lost consciousness on the spot.
“[LanzaLance]”
The people chasing him from behind had their weapons broken after receiving the spear attack launched without him looking at behind. Tooi pulled his spear while turning behind and took a short pause before performing continuous pierce strikes.
After clearing out the enemy with pierce strikes like the summer rain,
“[Espada GrandeGreat Sword]”
He took stance again with the black great sword that he manifested at first and aimed more targets before-----
---[Henerar ArroganciaPride of the Weapon Empress]
The [Deus AlmaDeity Equipment] manifested with the contract with Zesca Aldebaran – allows him to recreate all the weapons she had created to the present.
The number of weapons the Deity of [Weapon Empress] – easily crosses over thousands. Naturally for weapons such as swords, spears, axes, and sickles; projectile weapons like throwing knives bow & arrow, and even defensive tools such as armor and shields; she has created various types of weapons with her soul poured into it.
[Henerar ArroganciaPride of the Weapon Empress] allows him to perfectly recreate them by pulling the memories out form Zesca. Because of that, there is not mix shape and it would change depending on the battle situation.
The ultimate skill that holds unlimited faces, in a sense, is the proof of how this Deity lived.
It’s a noble weapons worthy to be crowned the name [Weapon Empress]----
“[Arco y FlechaBow & Arrow]"
The people who took position for long-ranged attacks under Guloss’s command were all shot down by Tooi’s fired arrows before they could prepare their long-range weapons.
With about 100 people in the [Wings of crimson light], they all had most of their weapons destroyed and were lying on the ground unconscious.
“………Kuh, damn it”
“It’s about time you come over to attack too, how about it?”
Tooi said to the groaning Guloss while lowering his grand bow.
“You’re the boss right. I don’t know if you’re the boss of the people that came to this village or the whole boss of the [Wings of crimson light] but………..how long do you plan on staying behind there? If you don’t want to fight then drop your weapon”
“…….uh”
“From what I can see, you’re a warrior of Ifnatus”
While staring at the right arm wrapped in bandage, Tooi continued.
“If you can’t admit defeat without fighting then…………let’s change place and have a fair fight. I’ll take you on until you feel satisfied”
That’s – Tooi’s way of respect.
It was respect towards the Ifnatus tribes and was not towards the rebellion that was repeatedly causing pillages.
He had matters he had to consider in response to the tribe that reached the road of destruction because he was the cause of it, even though it’s indirect.
In the Japanese way, this is a warrior’s sympathy.
However, in response to Tooi’s act of kindness,
“D-don’t fuck with me! Who is going to fight a monster like you!”
He turned around at the same time with shouting curse words before running away without even looking aside.
While staring at him running away, Tooi tiredly narrowed his eyes.
“………..An Ifnatus warrior running away from an enemy. This is a normal fact but, I guess not everyone is like Gilfrain”
He closed his eyes and mumbled that in a lonely tone – and once he opened his eyes, there was a sharp glint there. It’s the eyes of a hawk targeting its prey. Guloss was running with all his might but, he is far from Tooi’s mobility.
He can immediately catch up if he was serious.
However---
“Uh!?”
Immediately right when he was about to run, Tooi’s immediately stopped.
That’s because there was a familiar man in the path of the escaper----
“Gilf…………”
Gilfrain Dulk Lana Merjedra Ifnis.
That man blocked Guloss who ran away from the battlefield in lightning speed. His heroic beautiful face was currently emotionless.
He silently was looking down at Guloss with squinted eyes.
“……..Wha!? Y-you’re-----“
Guloss gazed at him and showed his shock.
It was only natural.
Right now, the person standing in front of him was Ifnatus’s [Hero] – Gilfrain.
There isn’t anyone that does not knows him if they live in Ifnatus Village.
He’s the genius boy that appears once every 100 years and was given the title [Hero] in a young age.
The young boy admired the village more than anyone else, and felt pride it in but – a few years ago.
He betrayed Ifnatus in the vortex of the internal conflict, and suddenly disappeared----
As a member of Ifnatus and had joined the internal conflict, the emotions shown in Guloss’s eyes, soon turned to anger from shock.
“Gilfrain…! You bastard, where have you been all this time!”
Violent abuse came out from the man’s mouth.
“If you fought, as long as you fought, Ifnatus would have a chance in that internal conflict! If you obeyed the chiefs’ orders, it was a fight we could win! Gilfrain! Do you know!? The reason why the village was destroyed – is because of you!”
The overflowing abuse sounded like painful lamenting.
To the Village, Gilfrain, who’s their greatest strength, was the hopes of the people of Ifnatus that have proceeded to start the internal conflict.
The Empire can even be defeated if the [Hero] was there.
There are probably a lot of them that thought that.
On the other side – Since Gilfrain possess such irregular battle strength, it can be said that they saw an impossible dream.
Everyone was expecting from the [Hero] and was dreaming.
Because of that, the people of Ifnatus – all died while hating Gilfrain who betrayed them. There are many of the survivors that hate him too.
“Oi! Are you listening, Gilfrain!”
The [Hero] did not answer Guloss’s shout.
His sharp eyes were directed towards the hands of the man who was shouting in anger – towards the sword that was purchased from Aldebaran Company.
“Damn you for fucking around……..! Everything is your fault……..if you fought properly, I wouldn’t need to need to steal like this-----!”
Instantly, Guloss stopped his words.
That’s because he finally noticed the odd feeling visiting his body.
Hot.
A scorching heat could be felt on his right arm. More specifically, around his right elbow. The heat soon turned into pain and attacked Guloss.
He fearfully looked down and found out the identity of the odd feeling and tremendous pain.
Further up his right elbow, was gone.
It was completely gone along side with the sword he held.
“…..GuaaaAAHHHHH----!?”
In front of Guloss, who screamed out too late, was Gilfrain holding his right arm.
The lobbed off arm was still clenching ono the sword. It was dearly grabbing onto the sword bought from Aldebaran Company.
Gilfrain threw that right arm behind him like it was garbage.
“Gah……GuaAA….Wha-what did you----“
The head of Guloss’s who could only groan and nothing else – was eagle grabbed. Since the strength was too much, he could not move his body anymore.
Immediately, Guloss felt fear in the depths of his soul and trembled.
That’s because, Gilfrain, the strongest [Hero], was glaring at him in a demonic shape-----
“A warrior of Ifnatus, shouldn’t be using weapons damn it……….!”
The words of judgement and anger were spat out.
Those were Guloss’s last words heard in this world.
What was shown in Tooi’s eyes was the chief of the [Wings of crimson light] burning in crimson flames.
He was burning dazzling into deep black.
It was as if, it was symbolizing the scorching heat.
After the flames disappeared, Guloss’s body turned into ash and charcoal and crumbled. The only part of him that has maintained its shape was the right arm that was chopped off just now.
“………….”
No words could come out from Tooi.
He was standing stiff into place and stared dumbfounded at the Ifnatus man kill another Ifnatus man without any hesitation and mercy.
The man that killed him – Gilfrain walked over to him.
He was walking over naturally and was taking on a self-possessed attitude.
“……….I guess I made you go through some problems”
After he reached over to Tooi, Gilfrain quietly opened his mouth.
“When I felt the presence of a battlefield and came over………..i didn’t think I would see something that has this nasty aftertaste. The [Wings of crimson light]………I heard rumors that Guloss from the Hejenbelum house is acting as the boss but, to think that he was doing something this disgusting….Hah. How the warriors of Ifnatus have fallen”
Gentleness and anger was mixed inside the man’s eyes. What he’s looking at was the destroyed village houses and the unconscious people of the [Wings of crimson light] that Tooi defeated. Many people from Ifnatus could be found within them.
“Tooi. Give me fire”
Gilfrain put one cigarette onto his mouth and said that.
However – a slash immediately happened.
The cigarette in his mouth was sliced beautifully into half.
It was done by the swung great sword which Tooi manifested.
“…………Oi, what is this joke”
Gilfrain spit out the half cigarette and narrowed his eyes. Regardless if there is a giant sword a few centimeters from his face, he was not showing any signs of being surprised. He was just glaring at Tooi unpleasantly.
“………Why”
Having swung his great sword, Tooi asked him with a trembling voice.
“Why did you kill him?
“Arhhn? …..Ahh, you needed him for interrogation?”
“…..No”
“Then why? Guloss is someone that isn’t related to you”
“Yeah, that’s right. He isn’t related to me. I don’t care about what happens to that trash. I did not plan to kill him but, I didn’t plan to let him live either”
But, Tooi said.
As if to appeal to his opponent, he was howling from the depth of his heart.
“He is related to you right, Gilf”
“……………..”
“He is a member of Ifnatus. He is one of the tribe members that you are proud off and love more than anyone else. But even so, why did you have to lay your hands on him?”
“I said this yesterday already”
Gilfrain spat these words out without any hesitation.
“The Ifnatus that has lost its pride is no longer Ifnatus. It’s just that”
“………I see”
The same time Tooi nodded in depression, he gripped his sword harder. He crouched down with the great sword on his shoulder and entered battle stance like a wild beast.
There was burning fighting spirit in his eyes.
The presence gushing out from his body was completely different compared to the time when he fought with the [Wings of crimson light] just now. Incomparable overwhelming battle spirit was oozing out from his whole body. It was so thorny and ferocious that it could even be called killing intent or hatred.
Receiving that battle spirit, Gifrain made a bewildered expression but – he immediately distorted his mouth to a smile.
“Kuku…Hahaha. You just keep making no sense there, Tooi”
While saying that happily, Gilfrain placed his hand on his own bandaged right arm.
“You know, Tooi. I have wanted to fight with you at least once for the whole 10 years.
*Rustle* he unraveled his bandage with natural movements.
“But – it was an impossible wish. Unlike me, you don’t like to fight. You won’t pull your sword unless it’s for a goal. I tried pissing you off but…………I have no clue to why the aloof you got piss”
But even so, Gilfrain said.
“I never would have imagined that you would pick a fight with me. Is this a miracle?”
While making a happy face as if he could not hold in his joy, he threw away the unraveled bandage. An irregular crimson tattoo was carved on his exposed right arm.
Instantly- Gilfrain’s battle spirit burst up.
Both of their battle spirits clashed and caused violent sparks to scatter about.
“Hey, Tooi. What are you pissed about?”
“Who Knows?”
Tooi arrogantly spat this out.
“I just – don’t like you Gilfrain”
Translation Notes and References
1. ↑ A Japanese phrase that is famously used to describe slicing apart something with one slash
