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== Chapter Five - Rescue == |
== Chapter Five - Rescue == |
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Kazuma and Ayano sat on a wide seat within a side-room, quietly waiting for their arrival in Kyoto via the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen Shinkansen]. |
Kazuma and Ayano sat on a wide seat within a side-room, quietly waiting for their arrival in Kyoto via the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinkansen Shinkansen]. |
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The unpleasant atmosphere around them made it difficult to stay in that room. |
The unpleasant atmosphere around them made it difficult to stay in that room. |
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Unable to verify her own feelings, Ayano locked her confused thoughts into the depths of her consciousness. She then forced herself to concentrate on sleeping. Within a few seconds, Ayano forgot all about her unhappiness and gave off peaceful breathing sounds. |
Unable to verify her own feelings, Ayano locked her confused thoughts into the depths of her consciousness. She then forced herself to concentrate on sleeping. Within a few seconds, Ayano forgot all about her unhappiness and gave off peaceful breathing sounds. |
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Her shout echoed throughout the empty mountains. |
Her shout echoed throughout the empty mountains. |
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At the same time, Kazuma was gliding thirty meters above the ground. |
At the same time, Kazuma was gliding thirty meters above the ground. |
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Kazuma leaped up with that shout. |
Kazuma leaped up with that shout. |
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− | The wind was very gentle, yet at the same time |
+ | The wind was very gentle, yet at the same time took them up to the skies with force. They were overcoming gravity easily, flying past tree branches, to an even higher place------ |
− | + | “Wow……This is great…… What a magnificent view!” |
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− | Perhaps |
+ | Perhaps he was used to the second time of high altitude flying as Ren began to enjoy the spectacular view from above. Even though Kazuma wanted to let him watch longer, he had increased their speed. |
− | “Huh |
+ | “Huh, is it over already?” |
Ren said sadly as he realized they were beginning to descend. |
Ren said sadly as he realized they were beginning to descend. |
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− | “When this is over, you can |
+ | “When this is over, you can see for as long as you want. Just bear with it for now!” |
− | The two of them landed on a small |
+ | The two of them landed on a small empty piece of land. |
− | + | “She’s here------ You see, I was right after all.” |
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− | + | ”Nee……Nee-sama!?” |
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− | Ren |
+ | Ren began to suspect his eyes, Ayano was tainted with blood all over and was coming towards them. She was dragging with staggered steps that seem about to fall down anytime. |
− | Enraiha was |
+ | Enraiha was barely hanging from the tip of her powerless drooping right arm. The tip of the blade was being dragged across the surface and produced an exceptionally ear-piercing sound. |
− | Ayano stopped before the two of them. |
+ | Ayano stopped before the two of them. Having wounds all over her, she used those eyes of hers that seem to still have some strength in them to glare at Kazuma furiously. Her eyes seemed as though fire was about to burst out from them, and they were aimed straight between Kazuma’s eyebrows. |
“You lost completely!” |
“You lost completely!” |
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− | + | Even though it was impossible for Kazuma not to notice that strong murderous intent, his attitude did not seem to care, and his cold words did not seem to carry any guilt of leaving Ayano as bait. |
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− | “You |
+ | “You asshole……” |
− | Ayano squeezed out the last of her |
+ | Ayano squeezed out the last of her strength, and raised her Enraiha against this despicable traitor before her; a beautiful shining flame surrounded the red blade. |
− | However, she no longer had any strength to swing the blade. |
+ | However, she no longer had any strength to swing the blade. Kazuma safely hugged Ayano, who fell from her loss of strength. Enraiha lost its shine and slipped from her hand and rolled onto the floor. |
− | The divine sword that fell to the ground began to disappear as if |
+ | The divine sword that fell to the ground began to disappear as if it merged with the air. |
− | + | “This idiot. To try to swing that kind of divine sword with a body that is almost dead, of course she would overexert herself and run out of strength.” |
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− | + | Kazuma’s heartless words never reached Ayano’s ears. She had lost consciousness completely. Her face was way beyond paleness; it is as white as a corpse. |
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− | “Nee-sama! Ayano nee-sama!” |
+ | “Nee-sama! Ayano nee-sama !” |
− | “You |
+ | “You are so noisy, shut up.” |
− | + | Kazuma, without even turning his head, ordered his brother, who was screaming in pain and sadness at one side to be quiet. He grabbed Ayano’s hair to lift her face up. On the surface it seemed like he was checking her body condition, but such actions would have seemed rough to anyone, and he did not seem to be worried about Ayano. |
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− | After |
+ | After over several tens of seconds, the worried Ren asked, looking flustered. |
− | “Nii-sama, Ayano nee-sama is going to be fine |
+ | “Nii-sama, Ayano nee-sama is going to be fine right……?” |
− | “Nope, she |
+ | “Nope, she is dead meat.” |
− | Kazuma |
+ | Kazuma crushed Ren’s expectations without mercy. |
+ | “How……How can that……” |
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− | “How...... How can that......” |
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− | “The wounds themselves |
+ | “The wounds themselves were nothing much, the problem was the youki that entered her body through them. She was only one step away from having her body be completely overrun by youki.” |
− | He |
+ | He was just like a doctor, but for him to say it that way, the doctors would most probably complain about it! Kazuma used a very calm yet cold-blooded way to make such a declaration. |
− | “But, what kind of youki could freeze a divine child of the flames, and Enraiha together with her? Just where did that old man Hyoue find |
+ | “But, what kind of youki could freeze a divine child of the flames, and Enraiha together with her? Just where did that old man Hyoue find a youma like that?” |
− | “Now is not the time to discuss that problem |
+ | “Now is not the time to discuss that problem right? If you don’t save nee-sama Ayano soon……” |
“Ren, catch.” |
“Ren, catch.” |
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− | Kazuma suddenly tossed |
+ | Kazuma suddenly tossed Ayano’s body at Ren. |
“Wah!” |
“Wah!” |
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− | Even though Ayano was slim and completely |
+ | Even though Ayano was slim, and completely out of strength, to a twelve year old youth she was still too heavy and so the both of them fell onto the floor together. |
+ | “Wha……What……” |
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− | “Wha...... What......” |
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− | Ren |
+ | Ren who wanted to make a fuss at first, realized how cold Ayano’s body was. Even though she was still breathing, she was no different from a corpse. The “freeze” Kazuma used in his words was not a metaphor, but was literally describing the truth. |
− | Ren, as an |
+ | Ren, as an En-Jutsushi, could sense clearly, that the flame of life in Ayano was burning out with every second. |
− | + | “Is……Is there no way to save Nee-sama, Nii-sama!?” |
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− | “Hmm |
+ | “Hmm------ It is not that there is no way, but……” |
“But what!?” |
“But what!?” |
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“It would be a waste.” |
“It would be a waste.” |
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− | An indescribable silence filled the scene. |
+ | An indescribable silence filled the scene. Ren was just like a puppet, looking at Kazuma with a frozen expression. |
Kazuma watched Ren silently as well. |
Kazuma watched Ren silently as well. |
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− | “ |
+ | “------What did you say?” |
− | Ren broke the silence |
+ | Ren broke the silence, and asked in a voice that sounded exceptionally dull. |
“It would be a waste.” |
“It would be a waste.” |
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− | Kazuma repeated it calmly once more. |
+ | Kazuma repeated it calmly once more. His tone sounded as though there was nothing strange with what he said, almost like he was just stating an obvious fact. |
− | “It |
+ | “It is a really valuable medicine, and I probably will not get another one like it ever again.” |
− | He shrugged his shoulders, as though saying |
+ | He shrugged his shoulders, as though saying there is nothing I can do about it? |
− | Ren could not believe |
+ | Ren could not believe this, for someone to say that a medicine is more important than a human life, and that person to be his own brother. His shocked feelings were expressed out in words. |
− | + | “The problem doesn’t lie there does it? If this continues, Nee-sama will die, and to say that using medicine is too wasteful…… That cannot be true, right?” |
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− | “It |
+ | “It is not a big deal even if Ayano dies! It is not like the direct family bloodstream dies off completely, you can just inherit the Enraiha. Our old man would be very happy too then.” |
− | This was the first time Ren had ever heard such inhumane words. The blood in his body grew hot as |
+ | This was the first time Ren had ever heard such inhumane words. The blood in his body grew hot, as though it was boiling, and the flame spirits gave off a cheerful sound as though they felt that a battle was about to begin. |
− | + | “What’s wrong?” |
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− | Kazuma looked |
+ | Kazuma looked upon his brother, who bowed down in silence, with caring eyes. |
+ | “Don’t ……” |
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− | “Don't......” |
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+ | “Don’t ……?” |
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− | “'Don't'......?” |
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− | + | “Don’t joke around with me------!!“ |
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− | + | Ren’s roar became a physical shockwave, hitting Kazuma. Kazuma used “ki” to perform the lowest level of defense, and let the opponent hit him while at the same time, smirking. |
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− | Only Kazuma could understand that this phenomenon was the result of the spirits responding to |
+ | Only Kazuma could understand that this phenomenon was the result of the spirits responding to Ren’s rage. |
− | (Yes, that |
+ | (Yes, that is the way.) |
− | The characteristic of |
+ | The characteristic of flames is “aggressive flames”. A strong rage is the key factor to synchronize with flame spirits. To a human who is usually calm and timid, they will not lend them their fullest powers. |
− | + | To be able to both possess great rage while controlling that rage, only then can one be a first rate En-Jutsushi. |
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− | + | With a heat so hot it seemed like a metal smelting furnace surrounded the area, the flame spirits responded to Ren’s rage and continued to gather. |
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“Give me the medicine.” |
“Give me the medicine.” |
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− | Ren ordered softly. He had no need to roar now, as he knew very well what he needed to do. If the opponent |
+ | Ren ordered softly. He had no need to roar now, as he knew very well what he needed to do. If the opponent resists, he will have to get the medicine even if he might die in order to get it. Whether he succeeds or not is not a problem; this is something he must do. |
− | + | “OK------ I got it, don’t threaten me anymore.” |
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− | + | Raising his hands to surrender, Kazuma was unable to keep the smile at his mouth. Calm fighting spirit and the mental energy to control it, Ren has already begun his journey to become a first class Jutsushi. |
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− | + | Going past Ren’s side, Kazuma walked to Ayano who was lying on the floor. Looking down at the motionless Ayano, he toyed with a bottle he took out from his hidden pocket. |
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− | To say that he did it without hesitation would |
+ | To say that he did it without hesitation would definitely be a lie. This was an extremely rare and valuable medicine; even so, as long as it was for Ren’s growth, he did not mind paying such a price since this thing did not cost him a single cent in the first place. |
− | He kneeled by |
+ | He kneeled by Ayano’s side, and planned to place the mouth of the bottle right against the pale lips of Ayano------ but gave up in the end. She did not seem to have the strength to even drink it, and to spill the medicine would really be a waste. |
− | Kazuma stretched his hand |
+ | Kazuma stretched his hand behind Ayano, and lifted her upper body straight up. He drank the medicine himself, and their lips closed together as though his whole body fell on Ayano. |
“Wah!” |
“Wah!” |
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− | From the |
+ | From the excess light at the edge of his eyes he could see Ren who was by the side, with his face flushed red yet mesmerized at the same time, as Kazuma poured the medicine into Ayano’s mouth by the mouth-to-mouth method. |
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[[Image:Kaze no Stigma vol 01 219.jpg|thumb]] |
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+ | (Hmmm…………) |
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− | (Hmmm............) |
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− | Ayano first felt warmth |
+ | Ayano first felt warmth; something seems to be removing the youki that has invaded her body quickly. Heat------life came back bit by bit. |
− | She slowly began to detect the situation |
+ | She slowly began to be able to detect the situation outside her. She knew she was being surrounded by a powerful force and that a warm healing spiritual energy was coming in from her lips. |
− | Ayano felt |
+ | Ayano felt that this was someone who had just pulled her back from the gates of death lightly, yet strongly at the same time. |
− | She opened her eyes slowly, and |
+ | She opened her eyes slowly, and at such a close distance that her focal point was about to focus, the one who appeared before her eyes was------ |
+ | "<nowiki>~~~~~</nowiki>!" |
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− | "......!!!" |
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− | + | Her consciousness became awake in an instant and Ayano used all her strength to push Kazuma away. |
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− | Kazuma moved away |
+ | Kazuma moved away unhurriedly, as if he saw through the cute reaction that Ayano gives when she is nervous, and stood up in a steady manner. |
− | ( |
+ | (I……I was kissed……? Why……?) |
− | Ayano |
+ | Ayano used her left hand to press on her lips. Her right hand was tightly hugging her own body, and just like a weak girl who had just been assaulted by a rapist, she closed her legs tightly and contracted her body. |
− | ( |
+ | (What’s going on……?) |
+ | Not knowing what was going on, it was impossible to understand the situation. |
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− | It was impossible to understand the situation, as she did not know what was going on. |
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− | Maybe due to the youki that |
+ | Maybe it was due to the youki that invaded her, as her memories did not seem to be able to link up. Not only the situation of how she wanted to cut Kazuma with her sword, she could not even remember how they met up in the first place. |
− | She lifted her head to look at Kazuma suspiciously, who |
+ | She lifted her head to look at Kazuma suspiciously, who, in turn looked back with a calm stare as though he was observing some animal in an experiment. Actually, he was observing how efficient the medicine was, but it was impossible for Ayano to know that. |
− | Anger began to grow within her. After taking |
+ | Anger began to grow within her. After taking a girl’s kiss----a first kiss at that------ away, the other party did not even seem to have a shred of guilt. She could not accept this kind of thing happening at all. |
− | “What the hell were you doing |
+ | “What the hell were you doing------!!” |
“Is that how you talk to your benefactor?” |
“Is that how you talk to your benefactor?” |
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+ | “Huh……” |
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− | “Huh......?” |
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− | The cold reply weakened |
+ | The cold reply weakened Ayano’s attitude. Ren ran over at this time with wet eyes and raised his head to look at Ayano, fighting back his tears. |
+ | “Nee……Nee-sama……” |
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− | “Nee...... Nee-sama......” |
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− | + | The revived Ayano with her body brimming with energy makes it hard to imagine the way she looked when she was about to die earlier. Even her wounds and blood traces disappeared. |
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“Nee-sama! Nee-sama! Nee-sama!” |
“Nee-sama! Nee-sama! Nee-sama!” |
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− | Ren was |
+ | Ren was very happy. He was tightly hugging his beloved “sister” as his tears began to fall. As if he was trying to confirm that this was not a dream, he hugged Ayano with all his might and kept on calling her. |
− | Even |
+ | Even if he is just a kid, a twelve year old still has some arm power. Even though she felt uncomfortable, Ayano still insisted on rubbing Ren’s head gently. |
− | “Ren, calm |
+ | “Ren, calm down…… Everything is fine, I will protect you, so don’t be afraid……” |
“Idiot.” |
“Idiot.” |
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− | + | Hearing Ayano’s big mistake, Kazuma rebutted without mercy. He ignored the murderous intent that was shot at him and continued to say. |
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− | “Ren |
+ | “Ren is worried about you. You were totally thrashed by Ryuya earlier, and almost died. By the way, the one who saved you is me, so be grateful.” |
− | This speech |
+ | This speech made by someone who claims to be her benefactor made Ayano’s temple entangle together. Faced with a strong atmosphere that could make a crying child become quiet, Ren stopped his tears and his expression froze instantly. |
− | Ayano suddenly lowered her head and looked at Ren. She grabbed |
+ | Ayano suddenly lowered her head and looked at Ren. She grabbed Ren, who sub-consciously decided to run away and pressed on his shoulder, asking with a scary expression, |
“Is that true?” |
“Is that true?” |
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+ | “Huh…… Huh……” |
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− | “Huh...... Huh......” |
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− | Ren |
+ | Ren felt troubled, unsure of what was the meaning of the question. Ayano closed in, and repeated once more. |
− | “That guy said he saved me |
+ | “That guy said he saved me, is that true?” |
− | + | Ren answered in a soft and delicate voice as he shivered. |
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− | + | “It…… It is true. Nii-sama, he took the medicine…… then…… mouth-to-mouth……” |
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− | “Forget this.” |
+ | “Forget about this.” |
− | Ayano stopped |
+ | Ayano stopped Ren’s reply softly. The hand that was pressed on his shoulder became more forceful, as if she was looking at Ren from just above. Seeing that expression that only has her mouth smiling, Ren was so scared his legs went limp. |
− | “You saw nothing, understand?” |
+ | “You saw nothing, you understand?” |
+ | Ren did not make a sound, only nodding continuously. |
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− | Ren silently nodded. |
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− | “Oh yeah, what did you make me drink? It |
+ | “Oh yeah, what did you make me drink? It is not something with some weird side effects right?” |
− | Ayano asked |
+ | Ayano asked in a suspicious tone. She knew that she almost died just now, and towards something so suspicious as to be able to completely cure her in a few minutes, she could not trust it one bit. |
“Elixir.” |
“Elixir.” |
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− | Kazuma replied |
+ | Kazuma replied in a very simple and clear manner. |
− | “Elixir? You |
+ | “Elixir? You don’t mean that, what is it called, “Water of Life”!?” |
− | “Ehhhhhhhhhh |
+ | “Ehhhhhhhhhh------!?” |
− | + | Not just Ayano, but even Ren, who was about to cry, gave off sounds of surprise. This was normal, as what is known as the “Water of Life” is a miracle drug made with the essence of alchemy with tremendous effects. It is said to be able to even revive the dead. It is uncertain if this type of miracle drug, not to mention its production method, even exists. |
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− | + | “That kind of thing, where did you get it……” |
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− | “Before that, |
+ | “Before that, don’t you have something to say?” |
− | Kazuma seemed very calm since the beginning |
+ | Compared to the shocked Ayano, Kazuma seemed very calm since the beginning. Noticing what Kazuma meant by his words, Ayano reluctantly thanked him… |
− | + | “……Thank you.” |
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− | + | “Don’t mention it. I will just add extra charges to my service as necessary expenses. About a hundred million will do.” |
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− | + | “You……You bastard! Can’t you just ignore some losses and help someone!? Someone who measures everything with money, won’t that be too low for a human!?” |
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“You think this is something that can be bought with money!?” |
“You think this is something that can be bought with money!?” |
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+ | “Argh…………” |
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− | “Argh............” |
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− | Kazuma raised his voice |
+ | Kazuma raised his voice and gave off an imposing presence and Ayano became speechless instantly. This was the first time Kazuma became so emotional, it seemed that his precious medicine being used has made him feel very unhappy. |
− | Indeed, something like elixir cannot be bought with money. It is something that can even revive the dead. It |
+ | Indeed, something like an elixir cannot be bought with money. It is something that can even revive the dead. It is not hard to believe that many people would want to get it even if they would become bankrupt in the process and to sell this kind of thing for just a hundred million is more outrageous than a great sale. |
− | Even so, Kazuma |
+ | Even so, Kazuma was still able to change his mood with just one sigh. |
− | + | “Nevermind. Let’s forget what happened in the past! Oh yeah, Ayano, so why did you lose?” |
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− | + | “……Why are you asking such a thing?” |
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− | + | Faced with a question that shattered her pride, Ayano could only put on a bitter expression. |
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− | “Of course I |
+ | “Of course I must ask. I always thought of your Enraiha as the ultimate weapon. If it is of no use, the whole battle plan must be thought over once more. So tell me, what is going on? Is it that Enraiha cannot burn him even if it cuts into Ryuya?” |
+ | “Huh……Errr…… That is……” |
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− | “Huh...... Errr...... That is......” |
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− | + | Looking at the tongue-tied Ayano, Kazuma’s eyes began to lower its temperature. Ayano did not dare to look into those cold eyes; her eyes began to shift about randomly. |
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− | + | “That is to say, you did not even hit him once? All of your attacks were predicted.” |
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+ | “Hmm…………” |
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− | “Hmm............” |
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− | “And |
+ | “And then, all of the En-Jutsu you released in anxiety was all blocked down by wind.” |
+ | ”Errm errr………….” |
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− | "Errm... errr............" |
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− | “After |
+ | “After suffering the enemy’s single sided vigorous attacks, your injuries kept on increasing.” |
+ | “………………………..” |
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− | “..............................” |
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− | + | “And you managed to escape somehow in the end. As this type of content is too embarrassing, perhaps I should praise you on your abilities to run away?” |
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− | + | “Wha……What! How can you say such a thing!?” |
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+ | After hearing such cruel and heartless comments, Ayano finally lost her temper. |
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− | Ayano finally lost her temper from listening to Kazuma's cruel and heartless comments. |
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− | “After |
+ | “After saying “trust me” so proudly earlier, in the end you just ran off and left me behind in a few words! And for someone who left the most problematic things to someone else, what rights does you have to say such a thing!!” |
− | “Oh, sorry.” |
+ | “Oh, I am sorry.” |
− | + | “……Huh?” |
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− | + | Hearing this unexpected reply, Ayano widened her eyes. She had expected him to mock her back vigorously in return; it was unimaginable for him to apologize so honestly. |
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− | As if he could not let it go, Kazuma |
+ | As if he could not let it go, Kazuma continues to say, |
“I never expected you to be that weak.” |
“I never expected you to be that weak.” |
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Ba-doom!! |
Ba-doom!! |
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− | An |
+ | An unusual noise came from her heart. The space around Ayano began to make crackling sounds. Ren quickly retreated from Ayano’s side as if he was bounced off. |
− | “I thought that before I rescued Ren, you |
+ | “I thought that before I rescued Ren, you would at least be able to buy more time but it seems that it was too hard on you after all. I am so sorry.” |
− | + | Gathering all of her strength, Ayano grabbed the handle of Enraiha tightly. Her fighting spirit went all over her body and the fallen leaves by her legs started dancing in the air. In the night of autumn, the temperature went up quickly; it was hotter than a sunny day, and while being roasted by the hot air Ren’s expression became tense. |
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− | + | “The last time you tried to cut me with your blade…… Back then I thought that you were taking it easy on me, thinking that I am of your family after all, but I failed to notice that you were serious, I totally did not realize that, sor……” |
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− | Ayano moved her hand to |
+ | Ayano moved her hand to make Kazuma shut up. She used a serious attitude without any other thoughts in mind and, without hesitation, began to mercilessly swing the Enraiha. |
“Oh oh!” |
“Oh oh!” |
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− | Kazuma |
+ | Her eyes went in pursuit of Kazuma who shifted his body with ease to dodge. Ayano swung the Enraiha upwards to cut him. Up against this slanted upward cut, Kazuma went toward the left side to escape. |
− | ( |
+ | (Don’t even think of escaping!) |
− | Ayano twisted her hand and pulled Enraiha back. |
+ | Ayano twisted her hand, and pulled Enraiha back. The tip of the sword pointed at Kazuma, and she stepped out forcefully in preparation for a stab------ |
“Nee-sama!” |
“Nee-sama!” |
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− | + | A guaranteed stab, but because Ren rushed over and hugged her waist tightly, it missed its target. |
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− | “What are you doing, Ren |
+ | “What are you doing, Ren! Get away now!!” |
“No! Now is not the time to be doing this, is it!?” |
“No! Now is not the time to be doing this, is it!?” |
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− | + | To be pointed out by a boy four years younger than her, Ayano was speechless. |
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"Nii-sama too! Why did you do something so detestable!?" |
"Nii-sama too! Why did you do something so detestable!?" |
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− | Ren |
+ | Ren pointed the arrowhead to Kazuma at the same time. The youth had gotten his responsibility up by now, thinking that if he left these two people who are older than him to do as they wish, nothing good will come out from it. |
− | “I |
+ | “I did not annoy her.” |
− | + | “So, why did you say those words?” |
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− | Ren continued to ask Kazuma |
+ | Ren continued to ask Kazuma who replied randomly. A feeling of mistrust came out from all over him. |
− | “Just relieving some stress |
+ | “Just relieving some stress that’s all.” |
+ | “……………………………” |
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− | “.................................” |
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− | “The one who was |
+ | “The one, who was expected to be the final weapon, is in fact like a little kitten. It would make anyone want to say something about it, wouldn’t it?” |
+ | “Nee……Nee-sama……Calm down……” |
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− | “Nee...... Nee-sama...... Calm down......” |
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− | Ren tried his best to comfort Ayano |
+ | Ren tried his best to comfort Ayano who seemed ready to explode. |
− | + | “……I know. I won’t be angry anymore, you can let go now.” |
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− | + | After being greatly weakened by Ren who seemed ready to cry, Ayano said that with some shades of calmness. She breathed out, as if letting all the air from her lungs go, while at the same time releasing her rage. |
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− | “By the way, |
+ | “By the way, you should have taken care of Hyoue haven’t you?” |
“Nope, he escaped.” |
“Nope, he escaped.” |
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+ | ”……What?” |
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− | "......What?" |
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− | Ayano suddenly shouted back. No matter what she |
+ | Ayano suddenly shouted back. No matter what she says, she had deep faith in Kazuma’s capabilities. And this Kazuma was actually unable to finish someone like Hyoue off------ |
− | “ |
+ | “------ What happened?” |
− | “That old man summoned over a hundred youma at |
+ | “That old man summoned over a hundred youma at one go. I was busy taking care of that when he took the chance to slip off.” |
“Over a hundred?” |
“Over a hundred?” |
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− | Seeing the doubtful Ayano, Ren confirmed |
+ | Seeing the doubtful Ayano, Ren confirmed Kazuma’s words. |
− | “It is true, Nee-sama. Youma that |
+ | “It is true, Nee-sama. Youma that filled one’s vision, Nii-sama used almost one move to get rid of all of them. The reason why we failed to catch Hyoue was……” |
− | (To save |
+ | (To save sister……) |
− | + | Just as he was about to complete the sentence, Kazuma stopped him. Kazuma’s fingertip was pressed against his lips so Ren awkwardly became silent. |
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“What are you trying to hide?” |
“What are you trying to hide?” |
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− | “Nothing important |
+ | “Nothing important, the biggest problem now is Ryuuya. The next time this happens we are sure to die.” |
− | + | “…… You still intend to fight?” |
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+ | Seeing the cowardly Ayano, Kazuma placed judging eyes on her. |
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− | Hearing this, Kazuma proceeded to judge the cowering Ayano. |
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(I never expected her to be so weak mentally.) |
(I never expected her to be so weak mentally.) |
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− | But now |
+ | But, now is definitely not the time to let her to continue to be down. He had intentions of fighting against that kind of monster alone, but the suffering and the efforts must be shared by everyone. That is Kazuma’s belief. |
− | + | “Why, are you scared? Well I won’t blame you; after all you lost so miserably earlier on. The next time you are caught by the enemy, I promise not to laugh at you again.” |
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− | After being |
+ | After being totally looked-down upon and being humiliated like this, Ayano’s cheeks were so red she put on blushers. |
− | “Even if I |
+ | “Even if I cannot win, at least I can suicide before the enemy catches me! I won’t even leave a cell to those guys. I have that kind of determination, don’t look down on me!” |
− | She rebutted angrily. |
+ | She rebutted angrily. This spirit was enough, but the content was unacceptable. |
− | + | Not sure how to take that line, Kazuma’s eyebrows creased together and Ayano continued to say, |
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− | “What I meant was |
+ | “What I meant was whether we should head back and reorganize our fighting force. Since Ren is already rescued, there should be no risk that the seal will be broken, so……” |
“Rejected.” |
“Rejected.” |
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− | Kazuma |
+ | Kazuma refused Ayano’s suggestion very simply. |
− | + | “To be attacked while on the move, that situation is very bad. In the case of the whole transport vehicle being destroyed, are you confident of escaping?” |
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− | “But they |
+ | “But, they won’t be so dumb as to even kill Ren, would they? If they do that, they cannot break the seal.” |
− | + | “Hyoue’s goal is to destroy the Kannagi clan. From the looks of it, he hates the Kannagi clan to the core. To release the seal placed upon their god, is probably just one method of doing so.” |
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− | Even though he used the word |
+ | Even though he used the word “probably”, Kazuma was actually very certain. If she saw that insane hatred with her own eyes, perhaps Ayano would be able to understand! |
− | To Hyoue, God or Devil is nothing but |
+ | To Hyoue, God or Devil is nothing but “power”. In his heart, he only thinks about how to use them. Now, Hyoue has gotten Ryuuya, who could be used to destroy the Kannagi clan. So in this case, he does not need to be so obsessed with breaking the seal of their god. |
− | + | “Besides, in this situation, killing us would mean they have won. Because my old man is now with heavy injuries------“ |
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− | “That was |
+ | “That was done by you!” |
− | + | “Don’t talk about that for now. No matter how powerful the clan chief may be, his body is unable to fight. Those in the branch family are all useless. In other words, if we die, it means the end of the Kannagi clan. Got it?” |
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− | After hearing |
+ | After hearing the logical analysis, Ayano had no way of rebutting. Even though she knew that Kazuma was right, but for her to have to fight with Ryuya once more, her body naturally rejected the idea. |
− | But before |
+ | But before Ayano could get into the right mindset, the situation changed. Kazuma raised his head to look into the sky suddenly. |
− | “No time to |
+ | “No time to hesitate------ We have been spotted.” |
− | “ |
+ | “------? Didn’t you set up a kekkai?” |
− | “Yeah, but after |
+ | “Yeah, but after the thing the two of you did, I doubt it would last long.” |
− | + | “……I am so sorry.” |
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− | “It |
+ | “It is okay------ by the way, Ren.” |
“Ah, yes?” |
“Ah, yes?” |
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− | Ren |
+ | Ren was called upon suddenly and replied in a rising voice. Kazuma then made a cruel declaration. |
+ | “Hyoue is sure to make you his target because to be able to get the power of a God as well is most desirable. But since we will be struggling just to take care of Ryuya, we have no capabilities to protect you as well, so you must handle your own problems yourself.” |
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− | Kazuma then made a cruel declaration, |
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+ | This sentence seemed to have the hidden meaning of “you might as well go die if you are a nuisance”, so Ren’s expression grew tense. But he recovered in a while, and looked back at his brother with determined eyes. |
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− | “Hyoue will definitely target you, because he'd still want the power of a God. But we'll be struggling with just Ryuuya, so there's no way we can protect you. Therefore, handle your own problems by yourself.” |
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+ | “I…… I got it. Against someone like Hyoue, I alone can handle him. If I lose, I shall kill myself before I get caught, I won’t cause any trouble for Nii-sama, will that do?” |
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− | This sentence seemed to imply "you might as well die if you're a nuisance", so Ren became tense upon hearing it. But he recovered in a while, and looked back at his brother with determined eyes. |
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+ | Ren said abruptly with a pale face. |
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− | “I...... I got it. I can handle someone like Hyoue by myself. If I lose, I shall commit seppuku before I get caught, so I won't cause any trouble for Nii-sama. Will that do?” |
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+ | Kazuma, unsure whether to laugh or cry, looked at Ren and then turned his head to Ayano. |
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− | Ren said, with a pale face. |
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+ | “What to do, because you said such dumb words, now even Ren does not know what he is fighting so hard for.” |
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− | Kazuma, unsure whether to laugh or cry, stared at Ren, and then turned his head to Ayano. |
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+ | “What idiotic words? As the main family of the Kannagi clan, this kind of determination is only natural!” |
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− | “Man, because you said such stupid things, now Ren has no clue what he's fighting so hard for.” |
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+ | Kazuma no longer talked to Ayano, but instead turned his head to Ren. Then he grabbed the tiny head that stood before his chest. |
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− | “What stupid things? As the main family of the Kannagi clan, this kind of determination is only natural!” |
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+ | “Wha……What’s the matter, Nii-sama?” |
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− | Kazuma, rather than concerning himself with Ayano, turned to Ren instead. He grabbed the tiny head that stood before his chest. |
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+ | “Ren, let me tell you the rules of this game. “The winner is the one who lives”. Simple?” |
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− | “Wha...... What's the matter, Nii-sama?” |
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+ | Ren was at a loss due to the sudden rough actions, but Kazuma continues to talk without caring. |
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− | “Ren, let me tell you the rules of this game. 'The survivor always wins'. Simple enough?” |
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+ | “Someone without the will to live is sure to lose. This is a rule that will never change in a fight. Remember that. |
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− | Ren was at a loss due to the sudden roughness, but Kazuma continued without caring. |
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+ | Listen well. You are just a kid, just a newbie; no one thinks that you are of much use. So, just doing what you can do will be enough.” |
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− | “Someone without the will to live will lose for sure. This is a rule that will never change, so remember that. |
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+ | “What I can do……?” |
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− | Listen well. You're just a kid - No one thinks you're of much use, so just doing what you can will be enough.” |
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+ | “That is “to live”. Don’t try to beautify death with terms like self-sacrifice. |
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− | “Doing what I can......?” |
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− | + | Death is the end of everything. Anything in the past, present and future will lose their meaning in an instant. That is death. There is no way to start over. It is the absolute end.” |
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− | Unable to lose |
+ | Unable to lose, unable to sacrifice, he could not accept using the future of a twelve year old in exchange for peace. |
− | + | Kazuma did not want to lose anything important anymore. |
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− | “But as long as you |
+ | “But as long as you are still alive, there will be a chance to turn the tables around; so, even if your teeth are broken off, you must swallow them back with your blood, no matter how pathetic, how shameful it seems, never give up on surviving. Even if you must struggle to the very last moment, this is your battle, can you do it?” |
− | Kazuma looked at Ren closely, and Ren |
+ | Kazuma looked at Ren closely, and Ren looked back at Kazuma just the same way. |
− | Never give up, never throw hope away |
+ | Never give up, never throw hope away, these are the determinations required to win. Ren learned this from Kazuma. His pale face regained its natural color; the light of being pushed to a dead-end in his eyes seems to be fading away. |
− | (I am not alone. |
+ | (I am not alone.) |
− | There are people who protect me, people who support me, so all I need to do is finish whatever I can. Because this is the best way to make the |
+ | There are people who protect me, people who support me, so all I need to do is to finish whatever I can. Because this is the best way to make the me, who is still immature, now useful. |
“Yes!” |
“Yes!” |
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− | Hearing such an energetic reply, Kazuma gave off a gentle smile. |
+ | Hearing such an energetic reply, Kazuma gave off a gentle smile. The feeling of his head being rubbed in a rough manner was making Ren feel very comfortable. |
“So then...” |
“So then...” |
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− | Kazuma pushed Ren backwards lightly and told Ayano |
+ | Kazuma pushed Ren backwards lightly and told Ayano without shifting his eyes, |
− | “ |
+ | “------He’s here.” |
− | Ayano raised her head to look into the sky. As if |
+ | Ayano raised her head to look into the sky. As if the blue sky was sliced open, a black shadow even darker than darkness itself was pasted on one point of the sky. Following that, the shadow expanded quickly, and its face could be seen more clearly. |
− | “So he |
+ | “So he is here……” |
− | Ayano mumbled in a trembling voice after seeing a human shadow |
+ | Ayano mumbled in a trembling voice after seeing a clear human shadow being formed. |
− | The black shadow |
+ | The black shadow that seems to absorb all light by opening its arms like wings, landed on the ground. Up against a demonic opponent that stood there silently, Kazuma’s face showed an evil smile. |
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− | "Now, let round two begin......" |
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+ | “Come on, let round two begin------“ |
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