Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 5 Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 3===

The current scene was filled with a faint light.

It was more gentle and brighter than the sun’s rays, it was the inner qigong that was generated from Renkan Keikikou.

Akatsuki was currently activating the true ki inside his body to increase the healing abilities. The target was the dark elf race girl that was lying on a bed unconscious, which is also Riruru who was injured heavily during the attack of Disdia.

Most of the injuries from the wounded people were fractures or scratches that came from falls when they were fleeing, only Riruru’s body had no obvious outer wounds. After her head received a terrible blow, Riruru has still yet to regain her consciousness.

Truthfully, if it was just based on the effects, then recovery magic would still be the best.

However, because of recovery magic’s special properties, only a few people can use this type of magic, and unluckily within Galevain’s residents, there were no recovery magic users, Chikage, Kuzuha and his other companions also do not have this ability, so they could only rely on Akatsuki to use inner qigong to treat the injured.

“……”

“Absolute focus brings absolute silence.” Akatsuki stretched out his hand and placed it on top of Riruru’s petite forehead, and send the healing true ki into her body. After some time, Riruru’s pale face gradually restored some color.

“……Right now I can only do this much.”

Akatsuki took back his hand from Riruru’s forehead. The unconscious Riruru had already not been eating for several days, her bodily strength was greatly reduced, and she must accept inner qigong treatment every day.

“——Is it over?”

A calm inquiry came from behind. Akatsuki replied and slowly turned around.

Beside Riruru’s bed, sat a girl with petite figure and had her arms around her knees.

It was Doumoto Kuzuha.

“Izumi was worried about you. If this continues on, it is possible that even you would not last.”

Akatsuki slowly walked over and sat down beside Kuzuha.

“I’ve heard that you do not have much of an appetite these days, you do not even have a good rest at night right?”

“……”

Kuzuha did not reply Akatsuki’s question

She was only staring silently at the unconscious Riruru.

Looking at Kuzuha’s expression on her face, Akatsuki could not help but have personal feelings. Although Kuzuha’s age was still small, she was still a returnee that was once summoned to an alternative world, even if she was not accustomed to others dying, but she should still have some degree of immunity. If he did not remember incorrectly, Kuzuha had been involved in a war between humans at a Alternative World called Kristya, and the result was that she failed to protect the people that she wanted to protect —— No matter how many times you experience it, this heartbreaking pain was still unbearable. Although the two of them had not met for long, but to Kuzuha, Riruru was absolutely a target that she wanted to protect.

“……Sorry, causing everybody to worry about me. However, I just cannot let this go……”

Kuzuha clenched her fists, her voice was very dry.

“If only I was a little stronger, then perhaps I could have protected Riruru……This thought has been lingering around……”

“I can understand how you feel, but you do not have to feel such remorse.”

Akatsuki slightly deepened his tone.

“……You do not understand.”

Kuzuha muttered.

“There is no need to feel remorse due to your own powerlessness? Although it seems thoughtful, but deep down it was a very cruel way to say it. These arrogant lines, only the truly strong people are able to say it. Most people would always just regret about their own <Incompetence>, to strong people like you that would win regardless of strong enemies or difficulties, how would you understand the weak’s ——“

Once she had said half, Kuzuha immediately noticed that she was wrong.

She raised her head and looked at Akatsuki with frightened eyes, pale faces and her voice was even trembling slightly.

“Sorry……I actually placed all my anger on you……What am I doing……”

“Don’t mind it, it’s okay……I understand.”

Akatsuki revealed a calm smile, and gentled hugged Kuzuha’s shoulders.[[File:HYnA vol 05 009.jpg|thumbnail]]

Kuzuha was still apologizing to Akatsuki constantly.

Until the very moment, Kuzuha finally remembered that Akatsuki really did understand her feelings right now.

——The past Akatsuki also cursed his own incompetence and powerlessness, and in the end, he finally became the strong person right now.

“Besides, the enemy that attacked Urumu and Riruru has strength that was comparable to mine right? If you really have the power to defeat him, then you would not be staying here.”

Akatsuki gave off a wry smile. He stared at Kuzuha who raised her head to look at him.

If Kuzuha really had this power, she would have long been incorporated into the A-class in JPN Babel, and even became a member of the Student Council,  at that time, she would naturally have a distinctly different encounter with the B-class Akatsuki and Miu, the possibility of them becoming friends will not be too high.

“It is because you are the current class rep, so that’s why you would know us. And you’ve already tried your best, if you ask for too much, it is equal to deny our encounter and our current relationship.”

Don’t be mistaken.

“The reason why Riruru was injured was not because of your own power. If you were not there, Riruru would probably already be killed, and the other children will also probably not be able to escape.”

Listen up.

“Who says that you cannot protect anyone? You not only protected Riruru, but also protect the other children.”

“……!”

Akatsuki’s consolation suddenly made Kuzuha break into tears.

The petite body did not hesitate to throw herself into Akatsuki’s arms.

Akatsuki gently stroked the weak and slender back of Kuzuha, and with a gentle tone.

“It had been hard for you, feel free to cry. Let me take on the burden of your pain and sorrow.”

There was nothing to worry about.

“This time, it’s my turn. Before you saved Riruru, now it’s my turn to save her. Don’t worry, I’ll definitely wake up her consciousness, and give you back a Riruru that is alive and kicking.

“……Y…You really mean it……?”

Kuzuha, who was upholding tears, raised her head. Akatsuki firmly nodded.

“Of course that is true. However, right now I require your strength, class rep. Are you willing to fight side by side with me once again?”

Kuzuha thought for a moment, and immediately, she calmly and resolutely nodded.

Akatsuki tried to wipe of Kuzuha’s tears, and said out an oath that came from within his heart.

“Class rep……The person that made you cry was me, and the fellow who was wearing the Disdia armor. Don’t worry, I will take responsibility of you till the very end, at the same time, I will make sure that guy is responsible as well.”