Chapter 101 - She’s Like a Bright Red Flame That Burns Quietly (1) (1/2)

I didn’t recognize him.

Kusaka Makio, who wanted to be strong, looked up to such a such an evil and violent looking man.

I have to admit it.

He might still be weak.

But his passion was real.

So, let’s recognize that guy first.

“That’s right… move! Move!”

The small but powerful voice was definitely a voice of determination.

I was in a critical situation, so it was regrettable that I was not able to imprint that magnificent image on my retina.

But it’s okay.

If it’s Kusaka, no Makio, he can do it.

Because I knew that he had said that he wanted to be strong, and there was an immeasurable power dwelling in his eyes.

I was pressured by his eyes that gave off a dazzling glow.

Therefore, when it reached the critical point, I didn’t have any feeling of doubt about his determination.

“Let’s go Doggy-san! Everyone, don’t leave our side! Hold hands, and if you’re scared, you can close your eyes! Just never stop moving! “

A brave voice that was different from before.

Officer Doggy saw that and stroked her chest and exhaled with relief.

“Yeah… yeah! Did everyone hear that?”

Hina-chan’s delightful voice echoed.

“I-I got it!”

“I’m not scared!”

“I won’t let go!”

The children’s voices had no signs of fear.

While listening to that exchange, my limbs filled with power.

“Guuuuuuuuuu! Daammmmn ittttt!

I wanted to regain my vitality and willpower, so I exhaled from the bottom of my stomach.

Ruten flapped his wings above me and puts his entire weight on the shield’s barrier.

Is it going to be crushed?

At least until those children, Hina-chan, Officer Doggy, and Makio leave here safely!

It’s a contest of endurance between you and me!

“Aniki! I’ll call for help right away!”

“Nggggg! I’ll leave it to you! Makio!”

“Yes!”

I couldn’t afford to, but I had to say it while looking at his eyes.

I twisted my neck.

The face I finally saw was an androgynous, handsome and childish face.

He could even be called a girl because of his height. The face of the mascot character of our grade.

But now it’s different.

His gaze was dignified and the determination was enough.

“It’s not Aniki! Call me Kunpei! Buddy!”

Makio froze for a moment.

However, he immediately raised his eyebrows, looked straight at my eyes and nodded.

“Un! Kunpei-kun!”

That voice was enough.

I turned back to face Ruten that was above me and mustered up my strength.

“Blonde Chibi! Makio, was it? I’ll definitely hold this back! I’m counting on you for reinforcements!”

“Yes! Doggy-san, I’ll lend you my shoulder!”

“Sorry, please.”

“Everyone, we’re going!”

“Un!”

He gave a short reply to Gasaraio, and you could hear the sound of their running footsteps.

Thank goodness.

At least the children can now go to a safe place.

From here to the community center, it should not be too far away even for the children.

If what Gasaraio and Mikuma said is true, there should be some treasure hunters over there protecting those who have evacuated.

“Kunpei-kun! You don’t have to reply, just listen! The call to the fire department finally connected! A nearby hunter is heading there! So just hang in there!”

You’re so awesome that if you were in front of me I would hug you Mikuma!

With this, hope and possibility increased!

My family is waiting! I can’t lose!

“Kuoooooooooooooo!!”

Maybe it was surprised that I was gradually regaining my strength, Ruten spreads its wings and flew up, leaving me.

My spirit won. To be honest, it would have been dangerous if that continued.

“Fuaahhhhh! Haaaaa!”

My lungs were seeking the missing oxygen.

My body was heavy with sweat it was covered in.

I lowered the shield and followed Ruten with just my eyes.

It flew figure eight’s in the sky, with its red eyes never leaving me.

“Shit, just give up…”

I managed to conceal it, but my body was already full of wounds.

If I think about it, it’s natural.

Even though it was mitigated with a magical tool, I was holding back a monster that had a volume and weight that was several times, no tens of times, greater than my own.

I couldn’t even feel my arms or feel where my joints were.

All the bones and muscles in my body was groaning.

It wouldn’t even be strange if one or two bones were broken.

But I can’t lose.

I turned my body and looked at the children running away.

Makio wasn’t the only one who was frightened.

Even Hina-chan, who was running behind, should be scared. Children should be more scared.

There were few adults helping, and they should really want to bawl, but none of them even raised a complaint.

What excellent children.

The older children took care of the younger child, and those younger children took care of the even younger children.

They held each other’s hands tightly and didn’t let go.

In this spectacle that even grownups fears, they were running by clenching their molars, shutting their eyes and believing only in the warmth of their hands.

“Kuaaaaa! Gyaaaaaaa!”

“That bastard!”

I put all my strength into my languid body and started running.

That was because Ruten’s line of sight moved from me to Makio and them.

I don’t know how monsters think, but it seems that it made the most despicable choice possible!

“Don’t aim for the women and children!”

I desperately tried to control my entangled legs.

Honestly, the weight of the magic tool that is my lifeline is troublesome.