Shadow Brave's Readventure - Re-Tale of the Brave
Lesson 1130: The gossip - the power of a man -
"This is my redemption."
he said. He refused to be the one who bore the great blame. Besides, I thought this guy was a big idiot. It's stupid. I thought it was stupid. but still didn't think I was a big idiot so far.
Since the day I decided to escape, for a while. I was asking for an escape opportunity, but the timing was unexceptionally slow.
"No, bad, bad. I haven't been able to get here much lately."
Sit in the chair as usual with him laughing. All these days he hasn't shown up, and on the contrary, Vivian hasn't either. The only nun who came was a nun named Morgan who brought meals. She asked me why.
"You fought a bandit?
"Oh, what the hell... you managed to name me Tooth King or something"
"... he's here."
Isn't that a long time before you show up? I'm convinced why he didn't come. And this is exactly what I could call a one-of-a-kind opportunity. That said, it's still early. Not yet, its a must-win time. That's why I'm going to have a little more conversation.
"So, it's a mess."
"Ha ha. I'm ashamed. Vivi and Mor have kept me in the hospital for the past few days. Vivi's asleep for a replacement. Hey, I made it impossible..."
He pulls his sleeve into my gaze to hide the bandage that peeks through my cuffs just a little bit. Perhaps the inside of the garment is bandaged and its body is worn out.
"You won?
"You're welcome. I can't beat anyone but him. Lots to lose, though. But when you can't lose like this, you can't lose."
He laughs nostalgically. I don't know who that is, but there was a very deep love infiltration. That said, I'm not interested in it. What interests me is something else.
"Yes... you were no match for the Teeth King."
"Well. He was a strong opponent. I feel a little helped by demons."
He praises the enemy honestly. Fang Wang, that's about the head of a pretty famous bandit group. It would definitely be a name I would hear once every few days if I were here. I've escaped his demon hands a few times, too. Decline to be a strong enemy. So much so that Kite is worn out. That would have been good to say no, naturally.
Tooth King is a common name, but here it is rare to call a real name or be called - even yourself. Nobody cares about my real name. Now he is called the Demon King outside. It's just very rare to have a name like mine.
"Ha... I'm just tired of boulders this time"
"Stupid."
"I can't help it. Nobody else has the strength to fight but me."
To my words he just sighed a little tired. Well, it's obvious. He fought through a thousand big bandits while defending the city. Besides, I even let him win.
If we are clear about this cause, it is a unique problem here. Outside here, the rule of weak and strong eating applies. Hence the weak ones will not survive, they will only die. but this place protects the weak.
And on top of the numbers, that's the majority. Those who are a little powerful will cover them with bows and arrows from above the walls, but that is the best. Never strong enough to go out there and fight the monsters who can survive outside. Because it's weak, it's protected, naturally. The only one who can go out and fight would be about Vivian, as far as I know. That she's probably taking command of the archers over the walls.
He has the best chance of getting backup shooting and is only fighting through it by himself. Even when I was, I was. He fought alone from start to finish.
"Still, all I've done to this extent is make money, and this time it's good to say my luck won, right?
"? What do you mean?
"I'm here for a big one. Well, thanks to you, about half the enemy's army is scattered. The line is also very messy, so. As for him, I went somewhere satisfied when I just ate... but I just had to thank him. I didn't want to fight him in that situation."
He laughs. Apparently, during the battle, it caught me and a demon came out. The demons here are many very powerful individuals. No, very, very much not enough. It is an assortment of individuals in what can only be described as natural disasters. Without a doubt, if I deal with a decent opponent, I could die in one blow.
At least I don't think I want to fight the demon he said he didn't want to fight. That should probably have been the case for the Tooth King. If that man - and Kite - could still have managed, but it's an irresistible disaster for the army he leads.
I wonder why the Tooth King mourned and cursed so much at this time. Whatever it is, it's because he went into military action. In a way, he deserves it.
That said, if I say so, it's like a hurricane suddenly hitting its position in the middle of that military operation. I'll just be honest with you about that, too. I can neither prevent nor assume. They're with a natural disaster. I can't assume or counteract it.
"Well... now there won't be any bandit attacks for the time being"
"That's... I guess so"
I agree with his predictions and it was a very gratifying event. The Tooth King, who was quite famous in this hell, was destroyed with more than half the army. A powerful compiler named Tooth King has disappeared. This will keep the bandits out of control for a while.
From here on out, the bandits won't be able to pay attention to me. It's good to think we can make sure it's safe out there. And at the same time, this is a great opportunity. It's worth the wait. So I decided it was time to cut it out.
"... Shall I give you a hand?
"Hmm?"
"So let me give you a hand," I said. I'm tired of being in this creepy place forever. "
I offer him my best chance without letting him go. Fortunately, I don't think he trusts me. I know it's sweet - and comfortable at the same time - but I didn't have a hand in not using it. Besides, he smiled.
"Aurai. Do it or something."
For the first time here, I stood out of the chair for a reason he wasn't walking away from here. At last. I agree with his words. I also agree with him at last. We can finally get out of here. Apart from the escape, I was honestly just glad to get out of the cabin.
"Wait a minute. I'll get the keys."
"Yes."
I smile slightly on his back as he walks away. but at this time. I didn't understand the true meaning of the word "he did" or anything. And he didn't understand that he outdid me in every way.
"Well, then, Yuri. Time to go home."
"Ha... I didn't think you could go to jail in hell..."
"Well, well. Nor did I expect to throw a woman into the barn in the presence of a sinner. It's the first time I've used this place in the first place."
He laughs and puts me out of the house. Now the first stage is clear. But not yet, no action. It's too early. It's Sekiyama who will be captured early when this happens.
That's how he guides the city from hand to hand, as I expected. The first to be guided is the church where he seems to be based in the heart of the city.
"This is the heart of this city. It's the only church. Probably the only one here."
"There's no way."
I look up to the church in great awe at his words. There's no one in hell like this to pray to. I just think what a drunken guy he is.
And at the same time, I thought it was the end of my luck that led me here. Therefore, I take action inside the Church. but in contrast he just laughed.
"... what's so funny?
"No? Nothing in particular?
He just smiles deeply at me asking with his hands on the child's neck. I'm taking hostages. This one should be up there. Yet he doesn't break his spare grin.
"For now... let's hear the demands."
With an unchanged attitude of spare time, sit back in a chair and put your feet together as usual. You're supposed to be at a disadvantage, but you can afford this. Even the king's style drifted from him. The Demon King also did nod. That's how slightly pressured I am, but with a temper I mouth my demands.
"'Ceiling'... Bring that treasure ball"
"'The lid'? Oh, that one. That treasure ball hey...... hey, dude."
"Are you playing witch mountain games?
I piss my eyes off at him laughing as usual. This is not a witch mountain situation. but to me like that, he was frightened.
"So hey... I'm not lying. Whatever, you can look around for this church as you like. I'm not gonna do anything unless I get my hands on her."
"... you think I believe you?
"Well, you are."
He laughs. What I was afraid of was getting stuck in the gap I was looking for and being surprised to recapture my child. Don't just take your gaze off him. So I don't take my hands off the child's throat, and I don't look away from him either.
"Bring it now because it's good!
"So there's nothing there..."
He looks very frightened by the fury that seeped through my frustration. Thus, the identity of the 'lid' was finally told.
"I am alone in this bond. I got the power source, I got the source... you understand?
"... what?
He raises his hand and dares to visualize the flow of magic. If that were the case, I would have understood whether or not to respond. All this supermassive junction was knitted by his hand. In other words, the cornerstone of the juncture was himself,.
"You... idiot? You fought the Tooth King with such a supermassive bond...?
Seriously, you would have looked like you saw something incredible. I really couldn't believe it. So is the scale and strength of this junction, but most importantly, we were fighting to protect someone while deploying something like this. I don't like things like that in this hell. I've never even heard of them before.
And at the same time, it got horrible. This junction is like targeting even the bandits around you. Even that Tooth King went for it. It's so strong.
Even so, he beat the Tooth King on that handicap. It also protects this city from many demons. Very strong, not. It's very strong. Spiritually, and in strength.
"Idiot, or... oh, you're an idiot. But... this is my redemption."
……
I am stunned by his assertions. It never occurred to me that there was someone in this hell who was trying to atone for his sins. And when I was stunned, I realized there was something else suspicious. That's about the kid you're holding hostage. Normally, you should be scared to cry. No, I'm scared. but it's strangely important.
"You... aren't you scared?
"I'm not afraid."
To my inquiry, a girl answers her temperament. My voice was trembling. I guess I'm scared. Besides, he nodded one thing.
"Stay a little longer."
"Yeah. I believe you."
"Good."
to the girl's words. He nodded with a smile. I don't know why. Why can you believe someone so far? It's full of things I don't know. That said, if the 'lid' can't be taken away, it's the next plan.
"Huh... then it's food. Bring me some food. Subdivision so you can carry it."
"Hmm... well, that's good too. Time to notice the boulders, huh?
"... what is it?"
To his words I laugh. I pay careful attention to my surroundings only for a moment. He still has a partner named Vivian. Sleeping, he said, but I don't believe him. That said, there was no sign of Vivian. They're not close.
"Does your arm move? What about your legs? What about your neck?
Fun, he asks. Besides, I don't think so, but I would never believe it. I'm not alarmed at all so far. There's no sign of anything being set up. but slightly raised concerns cause slight movement. And I got it.
"... Huh?
"I told you.
He laughs. I couldn't move. Thus, the cause is slowly visualized. It was the pale thread that appeared that way.
"This is... Demon Yarn!? When!?"
"From the beginning. That's why I showed you to church in the first place, right? Nah, brother, I didn't say that."
"Yeah... but I'm scared..."
"Bad, bad. I'll make it expensive later, okay?
"... yeah"
He offers a bitter laugh at the girl being held hostage. Besides, the girl is temperamental. Besides, I get stunned.
From the beginning, he understood everything I did. And that's where I realized. The other orphans in this church didn't show me too much fright. From the beginning, it was included.
"Well, let me ask you to keep your hands off me first. Okay, come on."
"Oh dear!
Intentions are also easy, he lets the girl go. That's how the girl rushed over to him and tucked into his thoughtful belly - so much momentum that he looked - and stuck it in.
"Ugh... ok..."
"Oh dear! Me, good luck!
"Ooh... but now it's a little slower... me, for once..."
Slightly painfully, he strokes the head of a delightful girl. There is a perception that I frightened you. So I won't forget to follow up after. That's how he turned his gaze toward me as a puppet, forgiving the girl.
"When?"
"Just before I left the cabin."
To my inquiry he answers with a slight loosening of restraint by the Demon Thread. None of the earliest wins. I was just saying there was no point in keeping him in custody.
"Lie. 'Cause I checked it out."
"That's when I turned my back, wasn't it?
"Huh?"
How do you know that? I opened my eyes. He hasn't shown any such bare hands. I trusted this one. Yes, I trusted him without any tears.
"For a moment when you leave, this is what you should have thought. Stage one is clear. And next thing you know, here's what you should have thought. It's still early, you know. I should have kept an eye on you to predict the timing."
"Become..."
Out of line. It was completely read. When I made sure I wasn't set up with anything, I was turning my thoughts naturally and next. Naturally. If you complete the first phase, no one will think about the next. The timing of the switch was targeted.
"You didn't believe in me from the beginning?
"No? I believed you, didn't I? Come on."
"Wow."
He sits back in his chair again, holding the girl. Apparently the girl's tackle hurt her belly wound. Apparently, the injury itself is not an act. Seriously, serious injuries would be serious. but as a result, he seems to have moved to an easy-going position while comforting the girl.
"Told you? You know, do it. You moved from start to finish, as I trusted you."
"Why...?
Do you understand? To my out-of-the-box inquiry, he laughs. That made too much sense.
"Because I saw you as smart. I will not escape with my first hand. He won't even act obviously. After gaining trust here, I'll be quiet to keep you alert as long as I can. So, you decided that if I or something offered at the right time for some kind of problem, you could definitely accept it, right? Only a guy who's ready for a pretty enduring war can take it. And at the same time, it is a proud measure. So I thought you could be trusted."
……
I couldn't say anything. You were absolutely right. And on top of that, he told me.
"A guy like you would never shake his head vertically if he hadn't completely smashed it once. I thought you'd never give up your escape. No, it's good to be on the lookout. Good."
He laughs. Totally, it was my defeat. Even betrayal was a matter of understanding. On the contrary, it was even foreseen what the idea was. That's how I was going to be restrained again.