Chapter 384

Episode 384: Even if I rob it again and again (3)

After listening to Berserk and the girl’s twists and turns and epic gambling journey, I was immersed in anxiety. Is it really right to take this person away? This kid has such talent, so why was he in danger of being deported? It was truly a deep worry.

“If you put in more magic there, it will explode.”

“...hmm? ah.”

I was so distraught that I was pouring out my magic power without any thought. I quickly recovered the magic power I had injected and then turned to look at the person who had spoken to me.

Wizard Erutalc. Or the cyan traitor. This also had the same concerns.

“...I think it’s time to talk about something we’ve been putting off.”

I was putting it off because a girl interrupted me while I was washing dishes after eating, but I should have talked to this being originally. My body rose from the bonfire.

“lily?”

“I’ll be back for a bit. “Don’t follow me.”

Inquisitor and Daniel are busy beating the dragon as soon as their divine power is restored, and Suzaku is sleeping to recover. The others were talking about random things next to me.

So, if we only limit these, no one will follow. I took that into account and left my comment.

“But...”

“Stay still, young hunter.”

Fortunately, it seems Berserk has no intention of getting between me and the wizard. I bowed slightly to her and went out before the wizard. Silent steps followed me.

“If you stay here, you will never be heard.”

And when the cave seemed far away, I stopped. As if he knew I would stop here, the other person’s steps also stopped just right.

The distance between me and her stayed just beyond the gap between us.

“If you have something to say, say it.”

“Well, does the explanation make sense?”

“It would be meaningless if you only defended yourself. But if you don’t, I will listen.”

“Even though you know what I did?”

“Even though I know.”

The act of listening is not the same thing as forgiveness, so why not do it?

If you look at it strictly, Erutalc wasn’t even a sinner for me. Even though she is a villain to me considering the people she killed... that doesn’t mean she didn’t harm me, either.

I am not her direct victim. He is simply a person who witnessed her evil deeds and a third party who stopped her through a deal.

Even this time, his life was saved thanks to her knowledge. Since he is a villain, it has become a situation where it has to be somewhat subtle to be hostile towards him.

“So tell me. “I will listen.”

So I won’t argue about her. We will not attack her outright just because she committed a terrible betrayal in Munmund.

「....」

Although I really felt sorry for Faust and the Lord of Minor Castle.

“...I will kill Oman.”

But no matter what, I find it a bit embarrassing to make such remarks. Aren’t you part of the devil camp?

I set up a fire around me in case my body temperature dropped, but then I was startled. Fortunately, the commotion did not cause the fire to break out. Feeling relieved, I lit a circle of fires around me as planned.

“Wasn’t he a servant of the devil?”

“under!”

Meanwhile, the woman snorted at my words. Arsenic coming from the heart was not something that could be imitated through acting. Embarrassment grabbed hold of my neck and hung on to me.

You betrayed everyone as if you were part of the devil’s camp, but you actually reacted like that to the devil... Wait, can’t you?

“It’s absolutely deplorable. “I dare not deny this damning insult.”

I was already wriggling my fingertips at the expected answer.

“But what you say is correct. “I was a servant and a puppet of arrogance.”

As expected, the answer jumped out to be either ‘I was betrayed’ or ‘I had no choice’. I’m not even the commander of a certain game, so I wonder what’s going on.

“...Puppet.”

“The meaning of the word does not conflict with everyone’s definition. Or do you want me to tell you again that you are a puppet?”

“...Then was Münmund’s work forced upon him?”

“I will not make excuses.”

“You mean you won’t deny it.”

“Please, I warn you, do not pity me. Even the forced life is mine.”

At least I think I can trust it. If it weren’t for these things, there’s no way she would have helped us.

Being forced to do all sorts of things due to restrictions, and then turning the sword upside down as soon as you are freed from the restrictions... is completely understandable if you have that personality.

But even if Erutalc is like that, is it really true that it is Abel or something? Is it really right to have to deal with a boss mob that has dozens of life coins?

[Ha, are you watching this again? Gretchen dear. Aren’t you too broad-minded?]

I pressed my eyebrows together from the fatigue that was already coming. The problem with the wizard in front of me was just as painful, so the acupressure lasted longer than I expected.

‘You are ripe.’

Who will take care of it... Do you think I have the qualifications to do that before? It’s really absurd.

“...after. “For now, I will not decide on your treatment right away.”

However, just as I am not qualified to forgive, I am not qualified to enforce punishment either. I decided to put off the things I couldn’t handle.

“There are four reasons. The first is that I am not the one directly harmed by you. The second thing is that there are people who can criticize you. Thirdly, everyone survived thanks to your knowledge. The fourth and final thing is that you have continued to cooperate. “Do you understand?”

“understood.”

It’s really difficult. Looking at the big picture, it seems like Erutalc and Faust are in a similar situation, but one side is proudly bearing the sin, saying it is their life, and the other side is reflecting and dying under the weight of the sin... There

is also a difference in whether I am a party or a third party. It’s also difficult.

“...I feel it again, but it has collapsed.”

But what are you saying again? Did you understand that I was trying to completely look after you? I said I would delay punishment, I didn’t say I wouldn’t do it.

“I don’t think that’s something someone who saved his life thanks to my skin would say.”

And are you saying that because you know who is in my image? The guy who would cut your head off if he could is still listening to this conversation?

“I... don’t worry about it. What’s more important is... not punishing those who have been taken advantage of, but killing demons.”

Look, look. Even now, you’re grinding your teeth while saying it’s okay...

‘I’m sorry...’

The anger in his voice made me feel uncomfortable. It wasn’t my fault, but it was an uncomfortable feeling that I had done something wrong.

A thorn cushion would probably be more comfortable than this.

“no. I have no right to criticize her or force her to be punished. Of course, this is assuming that everything that bastard said is true...”

However, Erutalc cannot be punished lightly. If what she said was true, she was a person who had been taken advantage of, and even if that wasn’t the case, Erutalc’s knowledge was really useful.

‘...when all is said and done, she will receive justice.’

Still, her sins are clear, so one day she will pay for them. No matter how much you were taken advantage of, there are some things that cannot be forgiven.

“Yes...”

Of course, if that happens, Faust will also be punished in the same way... That can’t be helped. Because things that apply differently to each person cannot be called order and law.

“I told you in advance that when I return to the cave, I will reveal your identity to everyone.”

“....”

“In the process, I will defend your life, but I will not block opinions such as detention. Do you understand?”

“I didn’t even want it. “Do whatever you want.”

So the people here will take care of it. I decided to throw this headache out of my mind.

Why don’t you tell me later because it’s ruining the mood? I am already at my limit just having to deal with a healer with dozens of resurrection skills and the presence of enemies who will come with such a healer. I will push all my concerns there.

“Oh, I almost forgot something important.”

“...?”

“So what is your real name? “Is it the same as Erutalc?”

“...Why are you asking that?”

“Do you need a reason to ask your name?”

No, now that I think about it, there is a need for justification. It’s a world where you can curse someone just by knowing their name. This is actually why I still don’t know their names.

What if I ask something and anger puts a curse on me? It is impossible to kill anger and get rid of it.

However, in the case of Erutalc, I don’t think Anger will curse me just because I know its real name, and honestly, even if it’s real, it’s none of my business.

If what I heard earlier is true, she is a person who acts as a servant of the devil and does not even have a proper name. Considering that her name is the beginning of existence, she is not even allowed to exist as a living being.

And no matter how much I think about it, I think it’s too much. It’s the same even if you’re a villain. Considering that she was forced to commit evil acts, wouldn’t it be acceptable to receive at least some proof that she exists?

“If you don’t want to talk, don’t talk.”

Well, if you say you don’t like it, then I can’t help it.

“...it is a commandment.”

“Is it the morning star? “It’s a fitting name.”

Still, the wizard told me his name. Considering that Venus, seen from Earth, shines turquoise, it was a very fitting name.