Chapter 86: I Want to Talk (2)

Chapter 86: I Want to Talk (2)

As of today, I wouldnt only support the kimchi dumpling.

From now on, the kimchi dumpling and I were one, and Id consider any attack against the kimchi dumpling an attack against me!

Actually managing to cover for all that nonsense I spouted made her truly god-like!!

Are you really not going to harm yourself?

I got to my feet with Debs support. I had no idea how long Id been tied up, but I couldnt even feel a tingling in my limbs. I suspected it would take a long time until I returned to normal.

Erm, the request isnt over yet, you know?

At that moment, Windhand spoke to me in an awkwardly calm manner, perhaps feeling uneasy that I wasnt answering.

Rather than wanting to encourage me, he seemed to be trying to give me a reason to live. That was some rather good support.

There are still two cities left needing to be reclaimed There are still many Demons left. There are still some remnants of the Demon Worshipers around, too So, erm.

Where is my sword?

Okay, okay. Id already defeated the Boss. All I needed to do now was neatly finish this Quest.

So, could someone tell me where my missing sword was?

I remembered breaking the scimitar when dealing with the transformed Vipurit, but I had no idea where my Zweihnder went. Considering it wasnt strapped to my back, it seemed Id dropped it somewhere or had it confiscated after going on my rampage.

Erm, about that.

The only thing I got as an answer were slurred words. Those three pirates seemed not to know anything about this situation. On the other hand, the Inquisitor and Deb seemed to know but didnt want to talk about it.

Did they think I would try to kill myself as soon as I got my hands on the sword? I wouldnt.

Well

Its gone.

How could something like that have happened?

I felt like my face started to resemble a Tibetan foxs as I slowly closed my eyes.

I see.

I wondered how such a good sword could just disappear But it should be fine since Id already requested a new sword anyway.

Actually, now that all the important matters had been resolved, I started to feel my hunger again and didnt have the energy to focus on anything else. I slowly made my way outside with their support.

You!

And then I came across the Archmage. It seemed he came running here after hearing the news. His clothes and hair were utterly disheveled as if hed come here in a rush.

Youre awake.

When the Archmage made eye contact with me, wearing an urgent expression, he started to tremble. Not for long, though.

He soon regained his usual composure. The kind smile Id always seen on him returned to the Archmages face.

However, I had a hard time looking at him straight, given the grave crime Id committed.

I could only look at him briefly before I lowered my gaze. At that point, I decided to tone down my personality a little. Hmm, it wouldnt be too unnatural for me to be more docile toward them after this incident, right?

Theres quite a bit I want to say to you but its too much for the moment. I chose a seal that would put less strain on your body, but it still took you about two weeks to awaken. It must have been quite hard on your body.

I see. The seal I was under should have put less strain on my body.

However, what he said afterward was quite strange. Two weeks? Two weeks had passed?

So thats why I felt so hungry.

At the Archmages words, I somehow got a sense of deja vu. This felt exactly the same as when we were in Tataratime had miraculously disappeared into nothingness.

I see.

Still, from how the outside looked, many things seemed to have happened over the past two weeks.

Had I been awake, I likely would have been mobilized to rebuild the city or something. At least I avoided being subjected to hard labor, so I should be thankful for that, I guess.

Well, it was time I couldnt get back anyway, so being pessimistic would just make me feel worse.

Moreover, no matter how I thought about it, the trigger for this new [Rage] skill of mine seemed to be negative emotions, especially irritation or anger.

Of course, Id never seen a skill in any other game that would activate after analyzing the players emotional state

However, considering this game had done weird stuff more than once or twice already, I thought it was quite possible. I had to make a conscious effort to reign in my anger, like a certain green doctor.

Okay. Get some rest. Can I ask that of you?

Understood.

You also just came back, Inquisitor, so make sure to get some rest, as well.

Ah, yes!

I readily accepted the Archmages consideration. Only then did the Archmages gaze finally leave me.

His next targets were those three pirates standing around but unable to intervene since earlier.

I think it would be rather good if you take your leave soon. It seems the Lord is also preparing to return.

Yeah.

The Lord? I heard that the lord of this city was already dead, so if they were someone related to Windhand, it probably was the Lord of Jacrati. Why did the Lord come here?

I thought about it for a little before deciding to give up, as my stomach was still screaming at me. I didnt need to know everything at once, so I should eat something first. Food!

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I still cant believe it.

After eating and sleeping well, I heard some things. After finding out what they meant when they said I razed the castle while going berserk, I couldnt say I felt disappointed with my treatment.

Even I wouldnt trust someone who almost unleashed such an attack on me.

What exactly?

Isnt it still dangerous?! There are still so many cities and villages we need to reclaim and save, so how could they make us leave Mister behind.

Why should we? His power will be of great help in clearing out the Demons hiding in the forest and reclaiming the villages and cities.

In that respect, the Inquisitor was quite strange.

What had I done for her to trust me so much? To the point where she even worked hard to prevent my death penalty? I was grateful, but I couldnt help feeling nervous.

As I thought, theres nothing positive about the members of the Temple.

Even the Deathbringer, who was eating beside me, couldnt understand it.

From what I heard, while I was in [Rage], it seemed I even tried to kill him after breaking his Kukri. Despite going through that, his attitude toward me didnt change one bit.

No, he seemed even more attentive toward me than before?

Anyway, I didnt really understand why those two were treating me so favorably. What I gave them wasnt proportional to this.

Rise.

Hmm, I didnt get it. I just stood up, still chewing the lightly roasted carrots and potatoes.

I usually wouldnt have paid any attention to these things, but I was in a somewhat special situation right now. Even without knowing the details, since I was always at risk of going on a rampage, I had to take a step back here.

However, the moment we got near the castle wall, the first thing to come into view wasnt the weapons but someone who appeared to recognize me.

Something about his face seemed familiar, so he wasnt a stranger Ah! I remembered. He was one of the adventurers who worked with us until we split off from the main forces.

I didnt know how hed ended up here, but I was strangely happy to see him.

I havent seen you in a while!

Where are you headed to? Ah, did you want to go outside?

It seemed they didnt know what I did or that I was forbidden from going outside.

I left the adventurers and walked closer to the castle gate. I could see a pile of weapons close to it, so there was only one thing I could do.

Hey, stop!

And then I got blocked. They were people from the Temple.

One showed me a face full of hostility and fear as if hed witnessed what I was capable of, and the other only showed pure hostility as if hed only heard about what I did.

You cant go out!

No, I mean, I wasnt even trying to go out. I just wanted to take one of those weapons.

We werent trying to leave, so please put away those weapons. We just wanted to take one of the leftover weapons

Weapons? We cant give you anything like that!

Hmm. So, I couldnt take any, huh

Wait a second, you already have a weapon strapped to your back!

Just who gave it to you!

Although Deb tried to intervene, they didnt stop showing unbridled hostility toward me. I knew why they acted like that, so I didnt really think much of it, but I couldnt help feeling a bit disappointed.

I was kind of looking forward to getting a weapon for free.

Damn Demon host

Then I heard someone mutter something like that. Well, the setting did dictate that a Demon was sealed in my arm, so they werent wrong.

They werent wrong, but that didnt mean it would stop me from getting immersed in my roleplaying! Haha!

I lightly placed my other hand on my right arm and pressed down on it hard. Deathbringer, who was trying to mediate between me and the Temple, was also at a complete loss.

O-Outside! Theres a horde of Demons!

What?!

Ready your bows!

Wh-What!

However, I had to stop my acting the next moment. Those holding watch from the top of the castle wall screamed, extremely frightened.

!

At that moment, my senses also picked up something coming over from beyond the wall. It was quite fast, and its goal was pretty clear, as well.

It was running straight toward the castle walls.

Get back!

Mister?!

A hostile existence has entered a radius of 30m.

It was too late to explain.

I jumped forward, utterly sure of what would happen. Because the Temple people were pointing their spears at me, parts of my body got scratched, but the injuries werent that serious.

Just how on earth are those Demons

Stop them, you idiot!

The Demons are coming!

Fire!

I saw the guys positioned right before the castle gate getting thrown back. At the same time, the gate was shattered to pieces as if something rushed into it.

A strong shock rattled my body, which Id covered in Arcane Power.

Kuk!

A slight groan pushed through my teeth. However, if I were to get pushed back like that already, putting all these people behind me would have been meaningless.

I planted my feet and let my Arcane Power flow into my hands. The Arcane Power, expelling itself from my hands before I even realized it, twisted into a spiral and finally burst out from my palms.

Baaang!

It felt like something just poured out of me, leaving me empty and, for some reason, somewhat relieved. I then saw that huge mass of black energy coming out of my hands, generating some wind before the area before me.

The Demon that had attacked me now sported a hole roughly 1m in diameter. Most of its body was also gone.

Crazy.

Yeah, crazy, indeed.

I suddenly returned my senses as I looked straight ahead and saw the demon with a gaping hole as if a laser beam had struck it.

It wasnt over yet. That guy I just killed was only the advance force meant to break down the castle gates. The real attack forces were sure to be behind it.

Dont follow me.

I know already.

My chest hurt a bit, like my ribs had been broken, but it wasnt so bad that I couldnt move. So, I just pulled out my sword from my back and didnt show the slightest sign of pain.

Fangs Aimed at Jacrati

Liberate Ayu Hin

Cities on Montata Island liberated: 0 / 2

Optional - Demons eliminated: 0 / ??

Optional - Assistant in rebuilding efforts: 0 / ??

At that moment, this long-running Quest updated. I could slowly but surely see its end.

I had already defeated the final boss of this area, so this should be the last link in this Chain Quest.

Damn, defeating this areas boss came before restoring the cities. The order seemed a little wrong, but whatever.

Instead, please answer me just one question, Mister.

I strengthened the grip on my sword as I listened to Deb.

Should I bring the Archmage?

I had no idea why, but my buffed Arcane Power flowed easily into my Zweihnder. It might have been that [Arcane Power Control] skill I recently developed, making me feel more comfortable with handling Arcane Power now.

Not needed.

Narrower, more sophisticated [Slash]es clawed at the world.

The path to the next city will be paved by tomorrow.