Chapter 84
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So, what do you think? Is that man our target?
Yeah No doubt about it. That he had an escort was beyond what I expected, but we find the proper time and kill him, aight?
Inside the carriage, the two demons were having a dangerous conversation.
Dont use dangerous words too much. The kid will be afraid of us, you know?
I think she is already scared though
Hmm! Hmm!
Destroia, who was also on the carriage, was bound and her mouth plugged by Ramina.
This way, she would be unable to let the two outside know of the current situation.
(What rude people That they would cover my mouth, I will let them receive retribution for that Setsu will, that is)
Having lost most of her powers, she had nobody to rely on beside her companion.
Mr Setsu can I leave this carriage to you for a bit?
Ah? Whats wrong?
Gullus was having cold sweat.
I can only see him as having bad physical condition, no matter how I look at him.
Got something bad somewhere? In that case, you should rest in the carriage
No I, I wanna calm down! Im gonna go all out to the other side for a bit!
O- oh, okay
I was taken aback by the excessive angry look.
While thinking that he couldve just said so earlier in that case, I take the reins and let the carriage on standby.
But unfortunately, there were no thickets around here where one could seem to hide in.
When I saw Gullus running until he was quite far away, the demon guys went off of the carriage from the back.
Ah, sorry. The coachman have some stomach pain, so the carriage will be resting for a bit
Tch! He bloody suspected us! Were going Ramina!
Right!
What?
The demons started to chase after Gullus with astounding speed.
The lady called Ramina put her hand on her katana.
Dont tell me, theyre aiming for Gullus?
Dont really know whats going on, but like Im gonna let you do that!
I kick the ground and chase them as well.
Its fine, theyre not really running seriously.
Even the current me can catch up with them quickly enough.
Uwah! Stay away!
Dont get away, you bloody bastard!
Bravely pass away in peace
Good, Im on time.
I wedge myself in between Gullus and them and stop Raminas Iai cut with Kuromaru. (TL. in case nobody knows, Iai is a sword fighting style where you cut by drawing your sword from the sheath and immediately putting it back in its sheath in a single smooth action, like you never drew your weapon in the first place.)
Wha-
You cant have you ignore his escort you know!
Wow So you can stop Raminas blade huh?
I forcibly swing away my arm and take distance from Ramina and Jion.
My arm became fucking numb.
I cant stop it that easily after all, that sword of hers.
Hey Jion, this man isnt an ordinary person
He doesnt have any magic power when I look at him and I didnt think he had such power, but dont get careless, okay
Of course I dont
These guys their self-conceit disappeared in the blink of an eye.
I give up, this is difficult to handle.
Worst case, I wont be able to drive them away if I dont draw out Gluttony.
Hey, what did you do?
I, I didnt do anything! Im unrelated to them!
Gullus is feeling completely frightened and didnt even try to run away.
Its too difficult to handle them like this
Its not you didnt do anything, right? Youre Destineas first prince after all
Wait, what?
This guys a royalty?
Ive dealt with your father, the king, and your younger sister Margaret. Whats left, Prince Gullus, is only the likes of you
Ple- please stop
Wait a minute when the hell did you do something like that
These guys really dont do anything decent.
That the war had ended is a good thing, but what are they trying to do, making the human country fall into chaos.
Its going to get rough if we dont get away from this country quickly if its like this.
By killing you, we will seize flawless victory for the demons!
Hih, wait
Damn it!
I once again stop it with Kuromaru and force it back.
Like usual, what a sword speed she got I just barely made it, you know?
This man! Even if you do it again
Dont heat up. This escort certainly seems to be doing well, but the points is, we just have to settle it with our likely winner
The hand of the man called Jion pointed our way.
This guys magic is bad news, the current me cant resist it.
This is our only way huh!?
I take out two knives from under my jacket.
Jion recited his magic.
I immediately pierce my foot and Gullus shoulder with a knife
Kuh
Gyaaaaaaaah!
This guy! He just, my magic on first sight
Jions specialty magic is a bewitching magic that would imprison people in an eternal nightmare.
Those who receive them will never again return to the real world as long as there arent any interference of some sort from the outside.
You can resist it with magic power, but it wont even become a contest with average amount of magic power.
Thats where these knives come into play.
Bewitching magic are things that puts the enemy into sleep when I investigated thoroughly into it.
Thats why you will keep your consciousness awake by receiving pain.
If I was late even a little bit, then we would be inside a neverending dream.
Why you You do get what it means when youre defying us, two of the five great demon generals, dont you?
Who doesnt get it is you guys Id say
I stand up while taking out the knives.
I kick up the dropped Kuromaru, grabbed him and thrusted him to the two.
Youve been acting selfishly didnt you? Youll be scolded again by Desas if its like that you know
Gh! You human! Calling Lady Desastre in such way, you
Ill let you check my sword, so just notice it already
I toss Kuromaru.
The two were cautious and didnt receive it, but a surprised expression floated on their face after seeing Kuromaru, which was fallen on the ground.
This is Schwartz!?
Its broken, but isnt this definitely that sword
So they finally noticed
This sword is what I got from demon king Desastre and Desas herself had once used it.
Naturally, they should be aware of its existence and should be aware that this sword had gone to me.
No, but by the hands of the humans five years ago, Mr Setsu was
Dont tell me You
So they finally noticed With this we can somehow get out of this
You snatched it away from Setsu didnt you!? This sword that is!
Wha- hey wait!
Jion leaped with an angry expression.
So he took it that way. No, my appearance changed and right now I cant prove it with magic power either, so it cant be helped though
Or rather, that I was thought to be defeated was wholly unexpected.
Oh fuck you! Like hell I would be defeated so easily!
Gah
Before Jions arm could touch me, I elbowed his chin.
And then two fists to his body which was bent back.
When he is about to blown off to the back, I grab his arm and then pull him down to the ground.
I put both arms behind his back, hold his head and press it to the ground.
With this I completely sealed Jions movement.
Bloody-! Release me!
Stupid idiot, youre a magic expert despite appearances, so cant you see you cant possibly win against me with hand to hand combat?
The field Jion is weak in is close combat.
Its the result of making light of training, thinking because the enemy will end up inside a dream either way.
Well, hes plenty strong even with just his bewitching magic, so its problematic though.
That speech and conduct and those movements just now Are you truly sir Setsu?
Yeah, I cant really explain the big picture myself, but you can bet Im Setsu. I already met Desas and the others. If you cant believe me, then you can ask away at them.
No hints of lies I can see. Jion, it seems this man is the genuine sir Setsu
First, get off of me, I wont act violently anymore
Do they really believe me? These two.
Even if they cant believe me, itll be more than a conversation at this rate I guess.
I slowly get off of Jion and take just some distance.
You have no proof after all, thats why answer a few of my questions. It will depend on those answers
What the hell, thats so annoying.
But I guess the conversation wont continue if I dont do it
I urge him ahead with silence.
First question, your best cooking is?
Anything deep fried
Second one, Lady Desastres favorite food
Shortcake
Last one, Setsu and Desastre were engaged, when?
I dont remember doing something like that face to face
When I finish answering all the questions, Jion turned to Ramina after thinking for a bit.
Can we believe him with this?
Dont ask me. But at least I believe him
Huumm Well, even if you were to deceive us, I can still go and give you some injuries in this place Alright, well recognize you as Setsu.
Phew Finally
Honestly, if were going to fight like this then I could have lost, so that saved me.
But still, having no magic power is quite inconvenient.
Maybe its better to restrain myself for a while from meeting people who hasnt seen this appearance of mine.
Alright then. And so, hand over that guy to us please
Ah?
Not Ah? Didnt I just tell you that ones one of the royalties of the humans? In that case, you, who is Setsu, dont need to protect him right?
Thats true.
As an escort, I have to protect this guy whos scared behind me, but Id like to avoid turning this into a fight with Jion and Ramina.
Excuse me for having to turn this into a fight against comrades.
Even so I dont think its a good idea to frankly let them kill him here.
Speaking of which, these guys killed the king and all them right?
In that case, isnt it it fine to capture Gullus and take him to the demon continent?
I dont mind giving him to you, but
When I told them those things, they obediently approved.
We immediately tied him with rope on the carriage and then Jion and Ramina watched over him.
As for movement, I drive the carriage and Stroh, in perfect air state, kept riding the carriage with those guys.
If we continue like this, then we should get to Lacria without problems.
Would be nice if we dont get involved into some trouble though