Seirei no Moribito

"The aim of the Guardian may be the destruction of the village."

His words like that - became reality.

"Everybody!"

Having been able to safely escape through the "North Forest" thanks to his time, I ran towards a place that was burning heavily… that is, where the village chief, located at the deepest end of the village, lived.

I didn't see any other signs of fire, but more than that... it was a concern to me that there was no one in the village. I wish I was evacuating somewhere safe, but if everyone, the village chief... I was even afraid to think about the possibility, and I ran.

Thus, what I saw rushing to the village chief's house without encountering either the "protector” or the villager - is the village chief fighting the “protector” of existence dozens of times greater than the ordinary “protector”, with wings that shine in rainbow and a color commonly called “color wings”. The mayor is desperate to take the "Protector” attack with a skinny knife, but his body was stretched and scratched to protect everyone from the occasional missed attack. The weapon was missing everywhere, and it was going to break even now. But above all, it was - behind the mayor of the village - that drove me to the bottom of my fears... sinking into a red reservoir of water, everyone's appearance.

At the time the village chief's house was burning, I expected the situation to be flowing to the worse... but I never thought it was going to be this bad.... Protected behind the village chief are less than half the people who live in the village... among them, all the dojos... I was relieved for a moment to see Al and the others... they were already dead. Some people died to protect their families with their weapons in their hands, others were not even able to resist and were unilaterally massacred... I couldn't forgive that “protector” who hurt everyone like this.

Wounds such as sharp blade wounds engraved in the body or burns that appear to be “spiritual art" … I could imagine who could leave such scars.

- This “protector” the village chief is fighting for has killed everyone. There's no such thing as a "protector," just one person. Moreover, even the mayor of the village, who says that even he cannot win, has the strength to be pushed to a disadvantage.... I don't think I can beat someone like that, but still...

I squeeze my wand at any time to be surprised, watching a battle I can clearly tell from a distance, to focus my nerves on how the two are doing.

To the “protector” who avoided the mayor's knife by flying lightly upwards,

"Damn...... abominable! Full of water flow, pouring blue." Screw Razer "!

Falls appeared over the "Protector" by chanting "Spirituality” to break the equilibrium. Trying to get it down on the ground with that current.

But to that extent the "protector” did not move.

"Then pierce him with a scorching flame, a savage barbarity." Raising Shots ""

The "Protector" fired a flaming bullet towards the waterfall trying to flow off the sky with the “Spiritual Art” of flames... burning out the water with the same power as he did.

The village chief's movements only stopped for a moment in a sight that would not be possible if that were normal,

"Fly in, thunder, dance crazy storm." Thunderbolt ""

Without missing that gap, the "Protector" quickly chanted "Spirituality” to create thunder from the sky - straight ahead, targeting the villagers who were behind the village chief.

"Shit!

The village chief collapsed off his knees on the way to rush over,

"- Shaped, gravitational, overflowing force of the earth." Field Barrier "!

I calmly activated the sorcery using the technique that had been put in the violin, and the lightning and thin walls of the earth attributes that were about to strike the villagers hit it, emitting intense light, offsetting it with the roar.

After that, I rushed over to the village chief, not to hesitate to gaze at the “protector”.

"Are you all right, Mayor?!

"Oh... Laura? Thanks for your help."

Master Murakami gave a slight relief look and stood up and set up a knife.

But...

"Huh..."

A knife fell from his right hand making a noise, and the village chief knelt on the ground again. On closer inspection, the right wrist was discoloured blue and black, with slight signs of congestion.

to that wound, which I can easily imagine having waged a rather intense battle, biting my lips wondering how I could not have responded to the village raid sooner,

"Dear village chief!

Still, to do the best I can, lift the village chief's right hand.

"... small healing powers." Aidos ""

The holy glow slowly sucked into the village mayor's wounds, and the skin regained its original color to stop the congestion.

There were other fine wounds, so you tried to heal it. Stop me,

"... sorry, Laura... but that's enough"

Stand up slowly and gaze at the "Protector” with tremendous intimidation.

"... Master Murakami, what the hell happened?

"... the" Spirit Tree ”was everyone's... angry at our rebellion and sent the" Protector ”to the village... they rammed in the village as they please, but not just the" Protector ”... but also the“ Protector ”with the strongest power... with the wings of the rainbow, the" Protector "who protects the" Spirit Tree "... that's the guy, the" Wings of the Rainbow ”"

“Guardian" with rainbow wings... “Rainbow wings” now in front of us attacked our village... seems to be the tense person who drove the village chief this far... yeah, that's not all it means.

The fact that the "Spirit Tree” came to such a strong end... represents an attempt to endanger and destroy this village - above all proof that the "Spirit Tree” has limited this village.

... Really, how selfish.

The arrogant "Spirit Tree” and “Protector" who don't even allow us to live on our own by making us dedicate our "Tribute” to the "Protector" who doesn't even exist... have I ever obeyed such an ugly and tyrannical existence...?

Burned the village, killed people, hurt the village chief...... what a suck.

And I was following those shitty ones too... the same, shitty...

I accidentally wept with remorse, and I wiped my eyes,

"Laura... where the hell is Leo?

"... Leo is in the North Forest."

"What...!? Why are you in such a place?"

In the middle of the word, an explosion sounded in the distance,

- The spirits are making a scene.

For the first time in front of me, the Wings of the Rainbow opened their mouths like that.

The voice is low, but there is no such thing as looking down on a person… but something that makes the heavy pressure feel natural.

"... those who benefit from the same Spirit... but just human beings are more than equal to our“ protectors "... no, behave in an advantage, all that or victory"

that word with more evidence than anything that he is safe. I relieve,

"But it's convenient for us."

“Rainbow Wings” gave an invincible grin.

"... let's make a concession here. Young mayor of the village of the great trust."

"Suddenly... what do you say...?

The village chief raised an astonishing voice and everyone on this scene paid attention to the "Rainbow Wings”.

What the hell is “Rainbow Wings” trying to say? You have an overwhelming advantage, you say things with your eyes from above... what do you want us to do...?

After the silence between the bundles,

"If this is a conspiracy, if you drink the terms, I will grant you forgiveness“ only once. "… and the condition is -"

“Rainbow Wings,"

If you take all responsibility for this rebellion, and make amends to the Spirit Tree with your own life, and ask forgiveness... we will make sure there was no such thing in the name of Rainbow Wings. "

Huh... yes, now... what, did you say...?

“Witch” becomes a “tribute”... take responsibility...? You mean... give me...

As everyone was shocked by the words, the village chief seemed to notice the intention sooner rather than later,

"... offering a" witch ”and begging for forgiveness...!? That's what I can do."

As if to block the mouth of the village chief who tried to refuse, the explosion was behind the village chief... where everyone was.

"Ku, you!!"

"... but do you think we can turn against the great Spirit Tree?

I was stunned. I was forced to move my hardened thoughts,

"Shine, holy protection." Mystic Rations "!

A soothing shower poured down on everyone without getting wet. I'm glad they don't seem to be dead one person while they groan...... but

"... save more human beings at the expense of one. If you're the head of the village, you don't get lost, do you?

"……………"

Master Murakami and “Rainbow Wings” went on to say one-sided,

"... then at least I'll be the sacrifice! Then there will be no problem!?"

"It is the work of the Witch to stifle the wrath of the Spirit Tree… you must be just a man"

"But... I don't know... I don't know why I can do that..."

Before the choice that absolutely had to be chosen, Master Murakami gripped, holding his fist hard - and seeing that look, I gradually recognized reality.

To protect everyone - that I have to die.

Indeed, the "Witch of the Spirit Tree” must hear, worship and, if necessary, give his life to the "Spirit Tree”.

But the village chief risked his life for me. I wasn't convinced by the answer I had decided from the start, and it was only an attempt to save me, too.

It didn't seem to me that the appearance... was an act. From the bottom of my heart, the village chief showed me around... trying to help me.

Yes, that's enough for me. I was just glad from the bottom of my heart that you tried to protect me... who couldn't protect me alone.

So... finally, I wanted to repay you.

To this village that raised and protected me without family... to the village chief.

I thought so, but for a moment... his words passed the back of my brain.

He said, the truth about this village and... the malice lurking behind it. I don't want to believe it, I can believe it, it's a contradictory story.

... but only now I deny it. That can't happen... because the village chief tried to protect me so much. So... I made up my mind. He said he believed in the village chief. Believe me, I... choose.

- I don't think that's a big mistake.

Dear "…" Rainbow Wings ”,

blocking what the mayor was about to say, I proceeded to the front of the "Rainbow Wings” and put my hands together,

"... I am the“ witch ”of this village... of the sacred village. If the anger of the Spirit Tree will subside with my own life..."

I said.

"- Happy to give this life"

I wanted to protect it.

He's right, even if this is what he's after... I wanted to protect everyone.

This role of "Witch of the Spirit Tree" was given over by a mother who doesn't even know her face. There were a lot of questions, resentments and regrets about it, but still... I couldn't abandon this village. Some people didn't feel good about me, others didn't like me. Still, some people liked me and stayed... and most importantly, the mayor of the village who cared about me and protected me and... Niña, who stayed with me until the end, my uncles and aunts who treated me like my real parents... and my first love, who would never come true... Leo. He treated me as one person, not even the one who tried to kill me... but as a reciprocal being. He's a hell of a lover... but he's very sweet, calm... but he likes to fight a lot, he's awesome strong, he looks good... and he protected me. As I deal with him, I get attracted to him step by step... so I guess...? I was confident that I couldn't do anything.

So now I want to risk my life to protect you. I never wanted this ending to end with a tragedy.

So, I said. Yes, I wanted to say.

The village chief opened his eyes to my words,

"Laura... what are you talking about, Laura!

"... Dear village chief. I think it would be wonderful if this village could be saved by my own life. Even I... can protect someone. So I'm good."

"What are you talking about, Laura! You want us to survive at your expense!?"

I smiled at the finest to the village chief who still didn't cut me off and tried to protect me.

Even more so, the mayor of the village revealed his surprise.

"... cut off a few and save a lot of people... that's what the village chief does, isn't it?

"... Laura..."

"And... from the beginning, my hands are dirty in bright red. Then let it get dirty with your own blood about the end. That's what I've sacrificed, my... best shot."

To my firm determination...... the village chief didn't say anything anymore.

With the look of giving up, the village chief shook his head,

"Totally... it's my loss, Laura..."

Quietly, stroked my head with gentle hands.

... Now I have all the pieces.

“Rainbow Wings" glanced slightly at me,

"... well, if that's your answer..." Witch. "A week later, in the centre of the village… wait in the Great Hall. So I'm picking up the Wings of the Rainbow right away."

“Rainbow Wings," he said, wings flapping and vanishing high into the sky.

Later, we were relieved that the settlement had been reached even with a sense of sadness… I was watching the stars in the sky instantly as I heard the village chief's house burn.

... Yes, this is good. If you can protect everyone with one of my lives...... so. So I have no regrets. Because this was the best choice I could make right now... so there's nothing wrong with that...?