CH 32

Chapter 32-: Persuading

( TL By GUST )

"Leave."

We return to the spirit tribe.

She gives me a cold look and just repeats the same line.

"Wait, I want to talk to you.

"Walk away.

"I'm not hostile. I just want to talk to you, that's all.

"Walk away.

"Just for a second. Will you just listen to me for a second?

"Walk away.

There's nothing I can do about it.

But I'm not going to give up so easily this time.

"We're not here to raid the forest. We're just here to deal with the demons that live in the back.

"Get out of here.

"We'll leave as soon as we get the item the demon has. I'll leave as soon as I get the item the demon has. There's no turning back.

"If you don't want to leave, then you can go to ......."

The girl from the spirit tribe goes into attack motion.

But I'm not giving up.

I'm a beast tamer.

I'm a beast tamer. I've used a lot of different animals.

Sometimes, I've taken violent measures,.......

I've always been able to solve problems through discussion.

So, I believe that my words will reach this child. ......

I throw my thoughts at him.

"If you're going to attack, then do it."

"Nya!

"Hey, Rain!"

The two people behind me panicked, but I nodded to them as if I wasn't worried.

I'm not sure what to do, but I'm sure I'm not the only one.

I stared at her as if to let her know that I was harmless.

"I'm not going to do anything."

"......"

"I will not attack you, and I will not fight back.

"......

"I really don't mean you any harm. I really don't mean you any harm, and I don't want to ruin this forest. Trust me on that.

"Commencing elimination. Illusion Arrow."

The girl says in a cold voice and shoots a magic arrow.

The magic arrow snatches her cheek, and blood flows.

...... But that's all.

This is the first time I've ever been able to do this. ......

"...... Why?"

The girl from the spirit tribe had a hint of agitation in her voice.

For the first time, I felt as if I was in touch with her emotions.

"'You said you were going to attack, didn't you?　　Why don't you run away......?　　Why don't you ...... fight back ......?"

"What did I tell you?　　I have no intention of hurting you. I don't want to hurt you. I just want to talk to you.

"You don't care if you get hurt?

"I don't care.

"......

"Just don't point your blade at Kanade and Tania ....... If you want to hurt them, point the blade at me."

"I don't understand ....... Are you really a human being?　　Are you really a human being who would take, ravage, and trample our dwellings?"

"I am that person.

"......

"It's just ...... an excuse, but not everyone does that. There are good people out there. I can't say for sure if I'm one of them, but ...... at least I'm not going to be horrible to you. Can you believe that?"

"...... Sora won't be fooled by your sweet words."

The magic power converges on the girl's hand again.

You can find a lot of things that you can do to make your life easier.

This is a great way to get the most out of your money.

But you can't retreat.

It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

Don't run away, just take her magic and ......

"Rain!"

I'm not sure if this is a good idea, but it's a good idea.

"I'm not sure what you're going to do, but I'm sure you'll be able to do it.

"I can't watch this, I can't watch this!　　I can't watch! I'm on the edge of my seat!

"It's not called persuasion!　　You're so reckless, you really are.

"Rain is not a bad person, believe me!　　Trust me!

"Kanade is right!　　I'm a dragon and I can vouch for Rain's words!　　So just listen to me.

"......"

There was a moment of silence.

This is a great way to make sure you are getting the most out of your money.

"I'm not sure what to say. I'm not sure what to make of it. It's the first time Sora has encountered such beings as you.

The hostility had disappeared from the spirit tribe girl.

They landed gently on the ground and walked towards us.

She stopped in front of me and looked up at me.

"...... What's your name?"

"'Rain Shroud.

"...... Sora is Sora.

"That's your name?

"That's your name? - Let's hear what you have to say. Nice to meet you, Lane.

"Yeah, nice to meet you.

Sora held out his hand and ......

We shook hands gently.

"I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this at .......　　That's how it is, isn't it?

In the event you're not sure what to do, there are a few things you can do.

I'm not sure what to make of it.

"There, I was stopped in my tracks by that warding. ...... What was that?

"It was deployed by Sora.

"Well, if Sora is ...... there, then he can disarm it, right?　　Can you get us in the back?

"I can't do that.

"Why not?

"Those wards are blocking the way to the Spirit Village. We can't risk our friends by carelessly lifting it.

"Are you sure you're not protecting a demon?

"In the first place, there are no demons with the shield of truth in this forest. There is a shield of truth, though.

That's not what Arios and the others told me.

Did they lie to me?

No, there's no reason for them to do that.

That would mean that the ...... premise was wrong.

Maybe Arios and the others were given a false story.

"What do you mean?

"The truth is, the shield of truth is kept by Sora and the other spirit tribes. If the hero appears again and says he needs it to defeat the Demon King, I'll give it to him. I don't like humans, but ...... I can't tolerate demons any more.

"You don't mind?

"It's fine. I've been keeping it out of the hands of anyone for that reason. Please wait a moment."

Sora disappears like a mirage.

Perhaps she has moved beyond the wards.

I waited for a while: ......

The space shook like a wave, and Sora reappeared.

Unlike when she disappeared, she was holding her shield in both hands.

"Here you go.

"So this is the shield of truth. ......"

It was surprisingly easy to get.

I'm a little disappointed.

"I'm a little disappointed. ...... You're so easy to trust after what happened.

"I looked into your memory.

"...... What?

"While we were talking, I took a quick peek at Rain's memories with magic. As a result, Sora determined that he was not lying.

"When did you do that? ......

"It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

"I'm not sure what to make of it, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

"We don't have the time to go through all that trouble. Besides, humans are the enemy. There is no need to listen to them. Now that I've ...... decided it's okay to listen to Rain for a little while.

"I see. ...... Thanks for believing me.

"No. ......

"At any rate, I think we're done here. Let's go back!

Tania and Kanade reversed, but ......

I can't move my legs.

I don't know why I'm so worried about Sora.

I found myself talking to her.

"You see, ...... I want to thank you for something.

"Thank you ......?"

"You did us a favour, didn't you?　　I want to thank you for that. I thought it would be better if we didn't do anything at all.

"...... No need. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. There's nothing to be concerned about."

"That's what I'm saying. ......

"I'm saying it's fine, so why bother?

"But I think that's the good thing about Rain, that she cares.

"Is there anything you need help with?　　If there's anything I can do, I'll do it.

"It's ......."

Sora purses her lips and turns over to escape my gaze.

For the first time, I felt as if my emotions were wavering.

She looked like a child at a loss, faced with a difficult situation and unsure of what to do.

"'Is there something wrong?　　If so, why don't you tell me?　　Maybe I can help you."

"But ......"

"I can't leave Sora alone.

"...... Why are you doing this, ......?

"You can't just abandon someone in need, can you?

"......"

Sora paused and ......

I'm not sure what to say.

"You're what we call a softy, aren't you, Rain?

"Is that so?　　I don't think so. ......

"You're not aware of it? But I don't hate ...... Rain like that.

"I have a feeling that ...... Rain has flagged again.

"I'm not sure if our masters are coddlers or not.

I'm not sure why the two of them were staring at me.

I'm sure I didn't do anything wrong ......?

"I understand.

"That means ......

"Rain is human, but I've decided he's worthy of my trust. The same goes for Kanade and Tania. I will be open and honest with them about the situation Sora is in.

"Thank you.

"But if you listen to me, there will be no turning back. We don't know what is in store for us. Still, ......"

"I don't care.

"...... I'm not finished with Thora yet.

"I don't care what dangers lie ahead. I've ...... decided that we're going to help Sora. Isn't that right?

"Yes. I'll do my best for Sora!

"I'll do my best for her! - Well, it's a ship we're on, so I'll help you.

"Thank you for ......."

As if to hold back her overflowing emotions, Sora bit the edge of her lips and ......

She bowed her head.