95 - Episode 12 Homecoming 2

What the hell is this ...... going on!"

After resolving the "abyss's" inhibition of transition, we were finally able to go above ground.

We then set out for our home village, only to find that it was an abandoned village that had been destroyed by the "Nanika.

The fields were in ruins, the houses were destroyed, and there were burn scars.

Above all, as we approached, we noticed that there were many ...... corpses lying around.

The wind, decay, small monsters, birds, rats, etc. have gnawed on them and turned them into skeletons, but you can guess who they are by some of the clothing they may have been wearing and their physique.

Meme-chan, Yume's friend, the old man who had a stern face but was kind to the children, the ladies who made delicious bread on Bread Day - they unconsciously stop flying, land in the village, and run on the ground.

The path that was ingrained in my body, not in my head, led me to my parents' house, the house where my family was waiting for me...

Aaaaahhh ......"

It wasn't there.

Not a single pillar had been erected, and it had been crushed as if trampled by a giant.

Most importantly, there were two skeletal remains near the house.

They were a man and a woman, based on their clothing, and the man was lying on the ground protecting the woman.

I recognize those clothes.

I had seen these clothes every day a few years ago.

Daddy, ka-chan ......?"

The death of my father and mother.

No sense of reality.

Ito-sama--rai--"

Have I come to the wrong place by mistake?

Or I'm still asleep and just having nightmares. ......

'Mr. Wright!　You're in for a rude awakening!"

Meh, y......?"

I turned around to see Mei, Aoyuki, Ellie, and Nazuna all staring at me with concern as I was grabbed by the shoulders.

I was on my way to the village with the girls when I noticed something unusual, and ignoring Mei and the others, I ran ahead of them and came here alone.

Yes, the scene spread out before him was all real.

Yes, it's all real.

Mr. Wright!

The shock is so strong that he winces and cries out, unable to hold it in.

May hurriedly leans in to support her body and pats her back. She takes care of me, not caring that the handkerchief she took out is soiled.

Ellie uses her magic to create water to rinse out her mouth, and Aoyuki steps in between to block my view.

Nazuna is stuck in the middle, not knowing what to do.

'Don't--don't be silly.

After spitting out as much of the contents of my stomach as I could, the next thing I know, I'm spitting out my emotions.

I stood up unsteadily like a ghost and shouted like a yell.

"Stop kidding around!　Why is my village dying?　Why must my father, my mother, and everyone in the village be killed!　Why!　Why? !　God!　Do you think I have sinned enough to deserve this outrage?

Intuition tells us.

Why was the village destroyed, the villagers, my parents killed?

It must be because I was a "master" candidate.

Of course, it could have been a completely unrelated monster or bandit who went on a rampage.

But I was investigated as a "master" candidate and almost killed in the "abyss.

How is it possible that my hometown was destroyed by accident this time?

That's just not possible in the normal course of events!

In turn, as they tried to kill me, each country, or perhaps one country alone, would have destroyed the village.

I couldn't suppress the murderous desire that welled up inside me.

I howled to the heavens.

I will kill you!　The ones who destroyed my home!　I'll kill you!　The people who killed my family, I swear it!　I will never forgive you!　I'll find you and I'll kill you for sure, even if I have to split the grass roots!　You will get what you deserve!"

Lamentations of those who have reached level 9999.

Even Mei and the others were unable to move from the spot due to the sheer force of the wailing. Birds flew out of the forest in unison, and the beasts fled to get away from the scene.

My heightened sense of awareness tells me that I'm in danger, but this is no comfort to me at the moment.

I continued to spew my anger and resentment at the world until my throat was hoarse.

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In one way or another, I screamed until my emotions calmed down in that place.

After that, I couldn't stay furious forever, so I moved into action.

Once there, I returned to the "abyss" with "SSR, transfer" and formed a team to investigate the village.

I wanted to get as many clues as possible about the people who destroyed the village, the villagers, and the people who killed my family.

However, we still know very little because of the years that have passed.

The village was destroyed several years ago.

Houses, fields, livestock pens, wells, etc. were all thoroughly destroyed.

The villagers seemed to have escaped, but almost all of them were killed.

It was as if they held a grudge against the village, or as if they wanted to erase its existence.

However, it was still too late to tell if they were monsters or if they had been destroyed by another species.

There was only one saving grace, one piece of good news.

Ni-chan and Yume's bodies have not been found yet.

After the investigation, we collected the bodies of their parents and villagers and made graves for them.

I moved the fairy maids from the "abyss" to help me with the "SSR, transfer.

As far as I could ascertain, there were no bodies of Nyi-chan and Yume in terms of clothing and physique.

After this fact was discovered, I had them investigate the surrounding area, including the nearby forest, but with no results.

Of course, for example, the two escaped into the forest and were attacked by monsters and died. The bodies were eaten whole and no remains were found - a common occurrence.

However, the fact that there are no remains means that there is a possibility that somewhere in this world the two escaped safely and are still alive.

--Of course, I understand that this possibility is close to zero.

When I learned this fact, I called May into the office and gave her instructions.

"Tell the merchants and prospective adventurers who will be on the ground to gather information about Ni-chan, Yume, and the two of them.

......, what would you like me to do in order of precedence?

Yes. ......

Resources are finite, and it is difficult to investigate everything 'this and that. If you try to investigate everything, you will only gather shallow or incomplete information, which will lead to confusion and embarrassment.

It is only natural to set priorities.

Of course I cannot forgive the revenge of my village and my parents, but I also cannot disregard my own revenge and knowing the truth.

I tell them without hesitation.

I want you to give priority to revenge and information about "Master" and other countries.

I am in awe of you. I will arrange it that way.

May bowed neatly.

It was only a hunch, but I had a feeling that the destruction of my hometown, my village, and the murder of my parents had something to do with the case in which I was a candidate for "master".

Therefore, I felt that if I prioritized revenge, "master" and other countries, I would be able to obtain information related to the destruction of my hometown along that line.

It is only a hunch, but .......

May leaves the office.

I lean back in my chair.

When I close my eyes, images of the destroyed village, the slaughtered villagers, and my parents come to mind one after another.

I can't help but feel a little nervous.

'--Tou-chan, ka-chan, everyone, I'll definitely avenge you. ......

A small voice echoes in the office where only I am.

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About six months later, after we have completed our revenge on Garou, we understand from his reaction that our power is sufficient to reach the ground.

I am convinced.

I am convinced, "Ah, finally, I am ready for revenge.

And we overflowed out of the Abyss into the earthly world.