"The destruction of the former enemy country, that's it."
Habaki said so, reminiscent of the bottom of a deep well.
At first I didn't know what I was saying. But I finally understood the meaning.
"Revenge ...?"
"Left. I will destroy the hatred enemies. If that desire is fulfilled, I will dedicate everything to you. I can't spare this life."
The word "take life" is a word I often hear despite its weight. Even if you don't say it in a straightforward way, you can spend it all, or in a milder way, try harder to die.
However, few people can really spend everything or work hard to die. The enthusiasm is prepared only for words that inspire oneself. It's even more life-saving.
In the days of adventurers, these words were spoken by the weaker. We needed words to deceive ourselves and look good around us because we were weak. I remember well that I was one of those weak. It's an embarrassing past.
But Habaki in front of me was different.
The weight of this man's words is truly imminent. No, it's truly true. If I ordered "die", I wouldn't feel any floating air or thinness enough to be convinced that I would kill myself immediately. Habaki had a jet-black resolution that only those who had lived in the dark could wear.
Of course, there is a possibility that it is just acting like that. When I looked sideways with my eyes alone, Shiranui scratched her thigh once with her index finger.
This is a sign of the truth.
"... Habaki-san, did you hear me? Yes, I can only imagine your remorse and anger, but that doesn't mean I can help you with revenge. , Never polluting Pomdor with blood. "
"Of course, I understand. So we only need to fight. We don't say that we can fight even Quito and the people of the city, but we can use that empty city as our fort, You only need to admit that they provide food, and after the battle is over, you will go down to your gate immediately and you will be the new Lord. "
Certainly, even if we don't take part in the battle, simply lending Pomdor as a fort, the savvy Kai family will be able to take full advantage of its terrain effects.
A secure fort that the enemy can never attack, and enough supplies. With just these two, the mind and body of a soldier is always perfect. At present, there are only about one hundred and fifty Kai families, and the number of those who can fight will be further reduced, but with the help of Pomdor, they must be able to fight one country.
For example, a surprise attack is performed from the sky to assassinate a key person, and then quickly escape to the sky. By simply continuing this hit-and-away tactic, the command line of the enemy country can easily be ragged. You can also take advantage of moving in the sky to indiscriminately burn down the enemy's main agricultural land.
Even a war layman like me can imagine how effective it is, so the Kai family will do better. That's why I couldn't help.
"The same thing, Habaki-san. Even indirect help would end up polluting the city with blood. I can never accept that."
"Well, if we don't help, isn't the city dirty with blood? That's a sophistry. You can't escape from bloody dirt trying to escape to the sky."
"... what do you mean?"
"Don't you know? I'll tell you. Surely, your aspirations are worthy. Save the beastman while being a human being. Nothing is as impressive as the same beastman. Then I'd even like to raise my hands and help .--
Habaki smiles humorously and speaks brilliantly.
"Don't you abandon the other vulnerable by choosing a beastman. Not only beastmen are suffering. Some humans are suffering as well. Given that you can't save together, so it's right to choose one, but you have chosen to abandon humans instead of helping the beastman. This is also indirect but flowing You're tolerating blood, and it's almost as if you're polluting the city with blood. "
I see.
"That's sophistry. Sure, I may have abandoned humans instead of helping the beastman, but I also have limitations. If I can't help both, If it were to be stained with blood, wouldn't anyone in this world not be stained with blood? ''
"Yes, there is no one in this world who is not dirty with blood."
"So, if you help me, nothing will change? It's ridiculous! That's what the child says! There's no legitimacy!"
"It doesn't matter if it's right or not. All that matters is what I think and how you respond. That's what I told you. I don't accept anything else."
I thought she was cowardly.
Just say what you want to say, and if you refute, close the hard shell and keep everything closed. There was no room for negotiations from the end.
Is this the way of those who want revenge? Become stubborn and try to pass only your own will.
If so, what should I do?
"Are you sure, uncle?"
Shiranui said from the side that I was worried.
"Shut up. This is a place for me and this man to talk. There is no curtain for you."
Kenmo's mockery Habaki, but Shiranui goes forward.
"No, I won't shut up. Listen to me."
"what?"
"I will give up the ridiculous thing of revenge. That is the result of a legitimate battle. I will try to flip it later. You should be ashamed. ''
"Thank you, you can't get any better! Let's do it again! I'll kill you!"
Enraged Habaki kicked up his chair, stood up and put his hand on the sword on his waist.
Hey, it's a bad situation. If it becomes bloody brawl as it is, it will finally be out of control.
What exactly is Shiranui intending to do? I try to get Shiranui down, but sooner she goes further.
"Let's say it again and again. You won't get anything by taking revenge. Let alone trying to involve others, there is no way out of language.
"Do you say that !? In that battle, you lost your wife! Where did that hatred go? Forget the past and just devour your well-being !?"
"I was the one who took care of my wife. She was only concerned about us at the end. I just wanted to be healthy and not hateful."
"Shut up ..."
"My uncle ... no, my father-in-law. Your daughter doesn't want you to walk the path of Shura. She never smiles."
"Shut up, boy!"
Habaki unleashes a sharp knife, just as it is no longer the limit. Siranui, on the other hand, pulled his dagger from his waist and held it upside down.
"It's not my intention to fight with you, but if you remain stupid, fight to stop it."
"Even if the coward who escaped at once can beat this me? Laugh ten million! I don't think you'll die in the same place as my daughter. He'll knock me down to hell!"
Immediate air.
As I blinked, fresh blood splattered, I stepped in without hesitation.
"Don't! Leave this place to me once! Never do anything wrong!"
†
The struggle between Shiranui and Habaki was managed.
In any case, he told Habaki that he understood the conditions and asked that he wanted some time to answer them. As a result, Habaki gave me the time to think, though only 30 minutes. Me and Shiranui go out of the camp once and start talking a little further away.
"I'm sorry for doing something selfish."
I sigh to Shiranui, who bows deeply.
"Let me raise my head. It was a rash action, but I'm not going to blame. I wouldn't have been able to set up a bargaining negotiation this way without you ... but I was surprised. My wife was Habaki's daughter. ''
I also understood why Habaki became stubborn. That was all because her daughter was killed. But that's why we can sympathize. My heart is sympathetic. I can never agree.
"I'm sorry to keep that silent."
"I know it's hard to talk about, but I wanted to share it given the situation. If I knew that, the way I had contacted Habaki had changed."
"You're right. I'm sorry ..."
"Don't drop your head so many times.
When I smiled, Shiranui laughed as if she was in trouble.
It's true that I wanted you to tell me, but the bad thing was not Shiranui, who was hiding. In the first place, it's strange to talk to a newcomer just about anything.
If you think carefully, you can imagine that there is such a background.
Marriage between cousins is not uncommon in hereditary clan. It is natural that Habaki has children. Then, there was a clue to infer that child's position in that way.
Well, you can't help but get caught up in the past. The important thing is now.
"Isn't it likely that Shiranui and Habaki's thinking can be changed?"
"I don't think it's possible. My uncle is trapped in hatred of losing her daughter. Nobody's going to hear me anymore ... To be honest, I have a desire to act with hatred. But if you involve unrelated people and make them unhappy, that's no face to match your wife. ''
"I see ... yes ..."
As a matter of fact, I can't tell if revenge is a mourning for those who have lost or just sadden those who have lost.
But at least Shiranui tries to prioritize the feelings of his dead wife over his feelings. This is not something we can do.
Normally, it would normally be like Habaki ...
"The only way to stop Habaki is to fight ..."
"That's what I think"
What a clumsy man! A way of life that is too sad.
"... I see. Will you fight Shiranui and Habaki and stop him?"
"I'm going to do that from the beginning."
"I'm sorry but I can't do it.
"However?"
"I'll let you decide the rules of the fight. I won't let Habaki complain."
It is easy to cut off Habaki. But I came to think that I wanted to save this pathetic and clumsy man.
You may be arrogant, you may be taking extra care. Still, abandoning this way goes against my style.
Then there is one answer.
"If my father-in-law and my son don't have the words to exchange, I'd like to talk about each other's thoughts with a fist. I will arrange the stage."