Jujutsushi Wa Yuusha Ni Narenai
Episode 323: Waiting on the Throne
At last, we have defeated the Goma soldiers defending the fortress. The presence of multiple goblins in a fully armed Gove soldier has taken me a long time, but I'm glad I managed to win all of them safely.
”Hmph, Azure True!”
Toriyu-san, it's all right.
I hold up her tiny, sobbing body.
I was really anxious when Yu-san's feet collapsed along the way and almost fell to the bottom of Naraka. I was lucky enough to end up on the balcony of the tower, so I got away with it... but it took me longer to pull her up and rescue her.
Little bird, are you hurt?
"Yeah, I'll be fine, Tomorrow Nacchan." Sakura-chan cast healing magic on me, too
"I'm glad I arrived at the last minute." Besides, it seemed like it was a good hit, and I didn't have any major injuries. "
"Damn, I'm worried... should I carry it from here?"
"Mmm, you don't have to do that, Tomorrow Nacchan!" Next time, be careful! "
Oh, and when I see you cheerfully falling asleep tomorrow, I'm sure you'll be fine.
But perhaps the most reassuring part is me, rather than Yu-san Kodori, who was saved. I can't help thinking that my people are in trouble, my liver is cold.
Well then, we'll have to find Futaba-san next.
I don't have to.
"What do you mean, chairman?"
"Because she's following first." I got a call. "
"I see, you were safe!" Great... wait, did Futaba-san contact you on your smartphone? "
"Yes, it is."
It's normal for her to tell her that she's safe on her smartphone because she's lost, but whether or not she feels that way after she's lost her mind. In the first place, if you have that much cognitive ability, I don't think you'll be able to detach yourself from Hana.....
"Futaba-san is waiting for you." Let's hurry up. ”
Yeah, that's right.
Whatever happens, I hope I can make sure she's safe. The Goma soldiers seemed to be wiped out, but they weren't hiding anywhere yet. We must rendezvous as soon as possible and secure ourselves.
That way, we can finally make our way to the back of the fortress.
According to Natsukawa-san's research, this back is the royal palace where Goma's king, Aoma, is located, and most of the buildings are part of the ruins of the Central Tower. That's why there were so many hidden passages in the royal palace that it was easy to infiltrate.
"This way."
Follow Natsukawa-san's lead and follow the shortest route through the vast fortress. We arrived at the Royal Palace at once.
Originally, it was a hidden passage. She only lightly scratched her hand against the empty wall, and the door slid open without a sound.
Goma has no idea what the ruins are hiding, so we get in line and get through quickly.
Is there no Goma left in the Royal Palace?
Yeah, it looks like it's all wiped out.
Natsukawa-san didn't seem to feel any sign of Goma either.
There are some females and some children in Goma. That means there are non-combatants there.
We definitely defeated all the soldiers. Then, where did Goma, the girl who would have lived in the royal palace, go? Even the stronghold was safe, so I didn't think I'd be involved in the collapse... but maybe I had already evacuated somewhere by transfer magic.
This is the throne room.
From there, it's connected to the entrance of the tower, isn't it?
Yeah, definitely.
Finally, we've come this far.
When I learned of the existence of the Kingdom of Goma, I had no idea how to break through. Above all, the mighty Goma named Zagan has cost us both our friends.
Then they chased me... and I lost five more. I wonder if they're still alive somewhere in this area.
I did everything I could, but eventually I couldn't even find a trace of my life. Survival is hopeless.
Still, we made it this far.
Even if we lose our people, if there's still someone alive, we'll keep moving until the end.
"Come on, let's go."
Put your hands on the giant double doors and I'll let you go. Believe there's a way out of this abominable dungeon.
"----Hey, True Lord Azure." It's been a long time, I've been waiting for you. "
The little figure sitting on the throne calls my name.
The meso faces that make you feel a sense of dullness smile like a bunch of wild cats.
That voice, that face, that figure... I can't see it. I'll never forget it for the rest of my life.
A treacherous sinner who killed a dear childhood friend and betrayed all his classmates.
However, a leader with charismatic leadership who conquered Yamatano-Orochi without one victim and ensured the unity of everyone who survived, even if it was false.
"Momokawa... why are you here?"
"Oh my, that place is as dull as ever." Who on earth do you think destroyed this Kingdom of Goma? "
Oh, no! Chairman!?
"Yes, I just followed Momokawa-kun's plan." He conquered the kingdom. "
"What do you mean! Why, why can't you even give us a chairman?"
"---- Are you going to say that you betrayed me? That's how it is, Aoi-kun."
"Momokawa, don't talk like that, the most treacherous traitor!"
"I don't know about that." Yudo-kun, from their point of view, the traitor will be on our side. "
So I finally realized it was late.
Below the Peach River on the Throne, there are many figures.
"Hee, after all the hard work we've put into conquering the Kingdom, you're a good brave man, aren't you?"
I can't tell you that I've forgotten all about you guys.
"Ueda, Yoshizaki-san..."
"We were saved by Momokawa."
"I was made to be quite reckless..."
"Yamada, Nakajima, you're alive..."
"I mean, Kensaki tomorrow!" I'll never forgive you for kicking me, so be prepared!! "
And Hime-no-san was screaming angrily as he spat.
"That's why I saved all five of you who abandoned me." Good thing you didn't lose an important companion, Aoi. First of all, I think you can thank me a bit. "
"Don't shut up!" No matter what you do, Momokawa Kotaro, you are a despicable traitor who tried to poison us all! You can never kill a male or a female here and now! ”
So you're going to kill me, then?
Futaba-san said coldly, giving off a sign of incredible magical power that his spine was freezing.
Like a loyal knight who protected the Momokawa River on the throne, she looked at us with a pitch-black shield and Halvard with a thin, murderous eye.
"Fu, Futaba-san, are you back to your senses..."
"Yeah, I'm Shigeko Futaba from [Mad Warrior]." Aozuma-san, you should think about your position and talk to me. I wonder if you think you can just turn us into enemies. "
Even if you look around, you won't see them stop Futaba-san, and you won't say anything to defend us.
Of course, at that time, it was just like abandoning Hime-no-san for kicking him tomorrow. It is only natural that we should be resented.
In the end, I couldn't help them, and I saved them... I'm sorry, but I'm sure it's true that it's Momokawa.
Don't forget that we're here, too.
Gugaga!
At some point, Rando-san appeared behind us. The muzzle of the Golden Revolver was not pointed at me, but I was always in a position to emit advanced Earth Attribute Magic with magic power.
And as she stood up to protect her, the Earth Magician, she was mimicking the black living armor. In addition, there were many more Skeletons and Zombies than I had seen before, and even a new Summon Monster boasting a giant body like a goblin.
It's completely surrounded, and it's losing by the numbers. It was obvious that fighting would be disadvantageous.
"Sakura, please don't be short-minded." Neither I nor Momokawa-kun waited in a place like this because they wanted to kill each other. "
Yes, the chairman... is going to Momokawa as well?
”Ugh... I'm sorry I tricked you, Aoi-kun”
"Minami, you don't have to apologize." Yudo-kun is also to blame for this. Of course, so do I.
"No, Ryoko! I can't betray you!"
"What's wrong with being on Momokawa's side during this period!" Shame on you for sparing your life! "
"What happened to everyone!?" Hey, this is definitely weird... aren't you manipulated by Momokawa-kun's magic!? "
Even the chairman and Natsukawa-san have taken the side of Momokawa. Kodori Yu-san is right, I seriously think that he may be brainwashing the two of them with some evil technique.
"... tell me, Chairman." How long have you been connected to Momokawa? ”
"When Minami first infiltrated the kingdom." So I stumbled across Momokawa-kun. "
Well then, the information on the slate and the scouting report of the kingdom...
"Minami didn't collect it alone." The information on the slate was deciphered by Mr. Momokawa. "
I can't tell you the details, but I want you to trust me and help me. I finally figured out why the chairman had kept the operation secret. It's too late for me to realize that I've been exposed to this kind of sowing.
"It's all on his palm..."
“I'm going to choose the best way not to sacrifice any more of my remaining classmates. Even if it's going to trick you guys into doing it."
”You didn't believe me so much...”
The traitors and the angry feelings over the chairman of the committee did not spring up.
I just regretted it. I lost my trust. I let that chairman get away with it. I can't help but feel miserable and helpless.
What a [hero]... I couldn't save any of them after all... I couldn't help the five who had abandoned me or clear the way by conquering the Goma Kingdom... All of it was done by Momokawa. More than anything, he did it.
What have I done so far... what am I supposed to do...
"Enough... the chairman and Natsukawa-san can go with Momokawa"
"Stop it, Yodu-kun, that's the way to say it..."
"Go! If you want to believe him, you can do what you want!"
Yeah, what am I talking about?
No, I'm not saying this. The two of them will do nothing wrong.
However, this helpless emotion that gushes up from my chest overflows into a foolish cry from my mouth like I cut the weir. I can't stop myself.
Are you saying that you will abandon yourself?
"You can't do anything about me, just leave me alone!"
"----This stupid bastard!!"
Even louder screams echo so loud that they drown out my fucking screams.
When I noticed it, an unfamiliar figure stood in front of me.
"Oh, are you... Hayama...?" Is it Hayama? You're kidding me, stay alive ---- "
"Were you alive? I'm tired of hearing your dialogues!" More than that, Azure Makoto! "
"W-what the hell..."
"Don't be ridiculous, you've been complaining about me for a while!" Why don't you start by crying that you're all happy to be alive, and say thank you to us for saving us next time! "
"Do what you want... Hayama, you don't know what Momokawa did." No, I don't know anything, so you're fooled too-- "
"Cut it out. You don't feel like you need to help yourself that much, do you?"
What's the matter!?
"That's the only way you look right now." I can't believe what Momokawa did, but he's cheating on me... and he's a traitor to the chairman. You're the one who doesn't trust people, right? "
"No! You don't know how dangerous Momokawa is!"
"Shut up, I know everything!" Now that I know it, I decided to believe in Momokawa. Everyone else, it was Momokawa who helped me and led us this far. "
Yeah, that's right. Momokawa is a man who can do that. I have that much strength and talent. That's why I'm afraid of him.
It's a miracle you just came back. Besides, I was supposed to poison everyone, but most of my classmates ended up in Momokawa. At the end of the sentence, the chairman and Natsukawa-san... they're all out of their minds. Why, why is this happening?
”I... I just wanted to help everyone...”
"If you think so, face Momokawa even more." Look, he came all this way to help you, too. "
"That's right, Yodu-kun." We can do it again as a group of seven in two years. "
"I'm going to start over... because...?"
“Yes, we can. If we talk properly, we can do it.”
That is why the Commissioner appeals to you to believe.
I want to believe it, too. I believe in it. But on the other hand, there is definitely a feeling that can't be ignored by me now, while imitating us.
Should I believe it?
Or should I pull out my sword and fight right now, saying that the chairman and Momokawa have already brainwashed me?
"Don't be fooled, brother! It's going to be a little late for this discussion!”
"That's right, Azure!" Momokawa, you forgot what he did! You must be up to something. "
"Stop it, Sakura, tomorrow." You know that if you fight, you will die. ”
"Ryoko, you must wake up!"
"Y-Yeah!" Both the chairman and Natsukawa-san are definitely being manipulated! "
“He's trying to impose all his sins on the birds. If we face each other, it's probably inevitable to kill each other from the beginning -- now I'll slap this bitch!"
"... stop it."
"Brother!"
Azure True!
Aoi-kun!?
"Please don't... I don't know what happens when we kill each other here... hey, Chairman, you can trust me." Really, we can do it so that no one else dies anymore. "
I know how angry the cherry blossoms and tomorrow are. There is also a feeling of anxiety that seems to start crying even now for Yuuki Kodori.
Still, if I drew my sword here, it would all be over. If it were to become irretrievable, I would have figured it out without any intuition.
We already have enough power in Momokawa to dominate us.
From the beginning, we have no choice but to get into a discussion.
"Yes, I can. Momokawa-kun has a plan to fix this situation without anyone dying."
"All right, I believe you, Chairman. That's why Sakura, Tomorrow, Kodori-san, trust me and hold your spear here. If there's anything I can do to harm someone... then I'll risk my life for it."
If I have to, I'll push Futaba back and slash Momokawa. Of course, I knew that there was a magic spell that would bounce back the damage of [Pain Return]. But I didn't get lost.
I get along with him, but then I'll kill him.
Fufufu, don't look so scared, Aoi-kun
Momokawa lifted her hips from the throne, as if to mock my readiness to die. [M]
"As the chairman said, I have a plan to bring the class together again without sacrificing anyone. I'm glad you finally listened to me.”
Which mouth says that?
Futaba-san gripped his weapon as he stood beside Momokawa, who spoke of the Eagle's ascent. The other face is the same.
Ueda and the others would never let go of their weapons, and Rando-san was still using his magic power on the revolver.
What I don't have here is a weapon like Hayama... Why is he holding a kitten? What are you thinking in this situation? The expression on my face was serious. I mean, aren't monsters like the bear and the wolf in the back...?
Well, I don't know what Hayama's vocation was, but it must be like using a demon. Anyway, don't be alarmed.
Momokawa and I are in the middle of the throne.
Let's start the last class meeting----