Chapter 55: (1)

Chapter 55: (1)

Embrace That Ugly And Twisted Faith And Go

Hebushi!

Tanaka woke up in a stylish manner, sneezing like a certain brand of soft drink. At any rate, it only sounded like this brand-name, the way he stopped himself there showed the quality of a small man who feared the authorities, worthily the possessor of exquisite sense of balance.

While rubbing his eyes, Tanaka looked around. The bonfire they had lit was already almost out.

Oh, I must have fallen asleep along the way, huh.

He stood up and stretched out amidst the mess of utensils around him. The sun was already high in the sky, telling him that it was almost noon. For the time being, he decided to ask Suke-san and Kaku-san, who were in the middle of their posing training nearby.

Huh? Where is he?

Youre awake-degozaru. That man is

At that moment, a howl echoed through the sacred mountain. It was without a doubt the howl of Black Mikeneko, similar to one they heard the other day.

That guy!

The three of them rushed out at once. Kaku-san, who immediately looked for his presence, shouted.

Oh no! I can sense the presence of humans near him! The number is around is twenty!

Tsk!

Black Mikeneko had apparently descended the mountain to pick up firewood, concerned about the dying out bonfire.

Dont worry about such a thing, just tell me where he is!

Tanaka complained as he ran. While he was a member of the None shall be allowed to disturb my sleep except women faction, as the self-proclaimed leader of said faction, as expected he was very tolerant.

The three of them, with their power that could overwhelm anything and everything in the world, arrived at the scene in no time at all. There, what greeted them was the figure of Black Mikeneko, pierced by the lances of several kingdom soldiers. Black Mikeneko then slowly collapsed.

Kaku-san!

What are acting all cool now for?! I can heal something on this level with my healing magic in an instant!

Despite what he said, Tanaka couldnt invoke his magic. That hand which was grabbing Tanakas arm. It was so frail that Tanaka couldnt even sense any power from it. However, there was a will in it that could not be brushed off.

You see, I had a dream My family was there And my comrades too.

Ill listen about it later, alright?! No, Im serious! Ill listen without falling asleep, alright?!

Black Mikenekos hand that was grabbing Tanakas arm. Tanaka could do nothing to shake off this hand, whose power had almost completely drained.

Ive finally remembered them I wonder what I was doing Even though I forgot everyones face To give myself into revenge.

No, no, no, you cant help it, alright! Everyone would surely have done the same!

The light of life in the Black Mikeneko was rapidly fading.

Please let me rest as is.

It might have only been for a short while, but as long as it was someone you knew, their death would surely weigh heavily on you. For Tanaka the little man, such a heavy feeling was something that ought to be avoided at all cost.

Even though Ive finally remembered them If I were to forget about them again, I wont have the face to meet everyone.

However, being a little man he was, Tanaka could not ignore the words of the man upon his death.

Got it. Ill let you rest as is. So dont push yourself anymore.

The hand that had been grabbing Tanakas arm finally fell down. In contrast to the grief-stricken face of Tanaka, Black Mikeneko had a somewhat relieved expression.

I have a favor to ask you.

What a selfish guy you have been for a while now All right! Now that it comes to this, Ill listen to whatever youve got to say! Do you want me to destroy the kingdom? If you want, Ill even take down that angel with one punch!

He was getting desperate. That showed how heavy this situation was for the little man that was Tanaka. And then, the whispered wish of Black Mikeneko.

Let me rest next to my family, close to my comrades.