Manowa Chapter 44

44th story – Lets talk with the Demon

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And thus, Blair Deckerman descended into the courtyard.

Behind him, the enormous griffon landed as well. His appearance intertwined red and black, not matching the hue that Kazane had seen in game.

“Blair Deckerman ……. I a.s.sume?”

In response to Kazane’s words, Blair broke from a grin into laughter.

The soldiers behind Kazane finally caught on and prepared the spears, but still, their faces were white as a sheet. Naturally, with the country’s Guardian Beast glaring at them, this was an understandable thing.

[Are you Kazane? Indeed, your appearance is only that of a child.]

[The contents are also only that of a child, so I wish you could turn a blind eye towards that, na. While you’re at it, it would be nice if you returned Tiara, but…]

[Tiara? This young lady is somewhere here?]

Kazane gazed at the Ruby Beast.

[The King, you killed him, didn’t you?]

A inquiry devoid of emotion. Even if forcing to keep her consciousness calm, anger revealed itself on her face. Yet, this only seemed to please the opponent in front of them.

[Then who was it that called forth the Ruby Griffon?]

Blair smiled fondly at Kazane’s question.

[To understand it to this extent.]

The smell of King Mefires’ blood leaked from Blair, and at the same time, Tiara’s scent emanated from inside the summoned beast.

[Good grief, indeed a capable young lady.]

[Praising me won’t get you anything. So, won’t you return her?]

As this came from Kazane’s mouth, with a shake of his head, Blair retorted [impossible na.]

[You know, I’ve bet 5 years of preparations on this.] Spreading his arms, he declared.

What sort of……Kazane didn’t even ask. It goes without saying that they will hear what he has to say. To keep talking like this is rather convenient in this situation.

[The curse developed me is meant to permeate little by little. Little by little, little by little, sticking to the earth vein, all throughout the means of the food and water until permeated the King’s body.]

[It went well that it wasn’t uncovered, ne.]

[Each single component of the composition is harmless. Humans aren’t ones to notice such things. Actually, until you came, didn’t no one notice it, after all?]

This was a fact.

[Well, I don’t know how you did it. I guess you are in possession of some contemptibly powerful Curse Purification arts. You are quite something despite being humans]

He was praising Kazane with admiration from the bottom of his heart.

[Hmm, I won’t reveal the trick.]

[For now, it’s good. This conversation is enjoyable.]

Towards the talking Blair, Kazane directed her question. [The reason for at the side of the Second Prince was because it was easy to observe?]

[Ah, as one would expect, without being close, it’s not possible to know the harvest time, na. Naturally, it was outside of my predictions that a hindrance would appear just before the best time.]

[Sorry about this.]

[Really, it did give me troubles. Thanks to this, I ended up harvesting it halfway. Also a subst.i.tute had to be procured.]

Blair looked at the Ruby beast.

[You intend to do the same thing to Tiara as you did to the King, right?]

[Clever kid. That is right. This time, I will properly control it. Already half is overwritten. The remaining won’t be done in 5 years.]

Still…….Blair continued.

[Also important is the so-called will of the contractor, ne. Supplying despair, inducing themselves to abandon their determination…If I didn’t aggravate it personally, there would be only bothersome things, so to speed things up, I created this incident, and then I intend to promptly leave this country, but….]

Turning back towards Kazane.

[You know, it was really troublesome. If it was only this weakened old man, I thought that, if, for example, during the needless dispute of his sons, the killing of his granddaughter woulbe be sufficient to corner his mind; however,]

So this was the motive for the kidnapping…

[However, about this young girl called Tiara….She has quite a strong spirit; to throw this one into despair would require much effort.]

[If that’s the case, then give it up. If it’s a pet, isn’t a dog fine too?]

Kazane’s words brought Blair to laughter.

[I see, a wonderful proposal. Hmm, but I decline.]

So it got turned down.

[For example, let’s see. How about you? You are the hero that saved her. If you got cut up, hit, tormented, raped, gouged…]  

To these words, Kazane did frowned in discomfort.

[First from the fingers, then hands and feet, carefully crus.h.i.+ng the joints, biting off the nipples, then, while tearing of the eyeb.a.l.l.s, I would drag you in front of Tiara. Thereupon, just what would she say?]

[Nn, I think this is called bad taste.]

To this answer, Blair raised his voice and very pleased laughed.

Uhg, I’m somewhat worn out….

She knew that the opponent’s words were all serious. Kazane understood instinctively that he would put his words into practice without hesitation.

[Ku ku ku…no, I’m sorry. Truly a pleasant young lady you are. Will you also be so happy the in face of your impending murder, I wonder? Still, since it’s a bluff, I think that soon I’ll will rip your mask off.]

These are his true thoughts. Even if Kazane screamed now, she can’t escape, nor has she any chances of winning. From the smell, Kazane could tell that the soldiers were gathering. The gathering of soldiers seemed excellent. Understanding that Kazane was stalling for time, they arranged the soldiers in order to surround Blair.

[Now, now, please know that the normal thing is to scream and flee. The man behind you has already suffered from unconsciousness and collapsed.]

[Filthy, ne.]

Playing ignorant to her own predicament.

[Showing no mercy, hey. Well, maybe it can’t be helped if such a young girl is preserving while the adults show this pitiful condition.]

So, Blair started to inquire.

[Then now, is it about time that we start?]

Kazane felt cold sweat flow in the surroundings. [A bit longer……. maybe?]

It would seem he comprehends, ne. Staying in such a brazen way in the middle of the courtyard….

The man in front of her seems to have the confidence to oppose and win against the soldiers of the castle. It’s probably not simply from having the Ruby Beast in at his back.

[Is that so? This country’s soldiers, especially the ones inside of this castle, are, to my eyes, a rather skilled bunch. It’s already time to have finished the warm up exercises.]

[Ah—— this, ne…]

Blairs perception was roughly correct. Next was the timing for the offensive. Still, while perceiving the surroundings by the smell and, for now, stretching out the talk, Kazane became aware of a presence approaching from behind.

[Hou?]

Blair looked with great interest behind her.

No way-!?

Having also noticed the smell….No, in fact, she had noticed from the beginning. Still, she had thought it was really alright, believing that he would be able to bear this.

However, Kazane had made a miscalculation.

The one remaining there with the selfishness to fight here, uncaring of prediction or of victory, a true man.

A man having regained what was stolen from him, and yet…

A man immediately after that had just about everything stolen and exhausted, and yet…

A man having his beloved father murdered, and yet…

A man having his beloved daughter stolen, and yet…

Not a shred of hope for victory, only hatred alone overflowing, and wielding a sword…

Having become an existence only wis.h.i.+ng to kill…

…this Kazane did not realize.

So the love of a parent, the love of a child, to put an end to everything to start anew.

All of this combined, how should it be expressed? The answer is simple.

[Blaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaair!!!!!]

With bloodshot eyes, rus.h.i.+ng at Blair with a sword was Alduin Tsurug Tsuwara.

(IcedTea: Sorry for the cliff…)

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Status Window:

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

t.i.tle: Ogre Killer Princess

Equipment: Cane [[White Blaze]], Two Handed Sword [[Black Fang]], Leather Jacket, Metal Gauntlet, Plain Clothes, Leather Trouser, Berserk Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak (and Futons), Pouch, Crimson Saint Casket, Legendary Spirit Summoning Ring, Infinite Key.

Level : 20

Vitality : 70

Magic Power : 114+300

Strength : 27

Agility : 22

Endurance : 16

Wisdom : 27

Dexterity : 19

Spell : [[Fly]] [[Torch]] [[Fire]] [[Heal]]

Skill : [[Goblin Language]] [[Night Vision]] [[Crus.h.i.+ng Blow]] [[Dog’s Sense of Smell]] [[Golem Maker]] [[Rush]] [[Fire Principle: Second Chapter]] [[Healing Principle: Second chapter]] [[Air Jump]] [[Killing Leg]] [[Fear Voice]] [[Invisible]] [[Tiger Eye]]

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Post Chapter Chat:

Kazane: [Scary~]

Yumika: [There, There] (soothing sound while stroking her head).