Vol 1 Chapter 6 (1/1)

Sorcerous Stabber Orphen Rogue Journey - Beast, respond to my call - Chapter 6 - Demon WitchChapter 6 - Demon WitchOrphen is waitingNorth of Totokanta lies Stairway Road, in the summer this road was like a slander jewel Sumreen colors, though the fashi+on for this su fro wind today was very unpleasant Orphen was sitting in what looked like a river bank, he stared down the other side of the road——towards the city of TotokantaOrphen had been waiting for a while However, his face did not reveal his anxious expression, you could just say that he wanted to wait for a bit longer With his sword slung over his shoulder, he ran his fingers along the battered sheathAt last, froe covered in dust As it approached he could hear the sounds of two horses galloping and the wheels turning, the carriage wasn’t that big The rooftop of the black carriage slowly came into view, Orphen slowly stood up, he then moved to the center of the road and stretched out his arms“Halt!”He shouted The carriage was about tento hi at the reinsThe carriage stopped He could see the words “Alliance of Sorcerers” written on the side, the words were thinly tinted with goldThe e was about 40 years old, he jue to face Orphen However, Orphen revealed his dragon necklace to him and he immediately become very respectful“Where are you heading?”Orphen asked impatiently“Totokanta, how far away is it?”“Oh, it’s about three kilometers away”“If that’s the case, I could easily be there in ten minutes”“Hey!”“Shut up and do what I tell you! Hurry up and get out of here now!”“But……”“Just do it already!”Orphen shouted, then carriage then swiftly ht, Orphen started to moveHis voice was louder this time, but with a hint of sadness“Co here for you!”Orphen had already done a great deal of thinking, but he doesn't regret it But in his heart there still re Though, he really wanted to confirm if initial suspicions were correctThe other side of the carriage door was opened, he saw a tall man walk down from the steps It was at that veryback to him“What do you want, Krylancelo?”Child the Sword of Baltanders Orphen carefully looked at hi the sword as if it was an extension of hio when Azalie turned, that sas covered in blood A few days ago that sas re residence And now——it was in Childman’s hands“You knohy I’m here”“Do I? Though know this, your actions the other day were treasonous But, you did lure out the monster for us I will let the other’s know this, while they determine your punishment”“Quite the speech, that’s not the Childman I know”Orphen said ht shocked expressionChildhed, but when he finally spoke it was like Orphen was talking to a totally different person“Since when did you notice?”“When you gave the flying ”Orphen stared at Childman, and continued“Hey, Azalie I want to talk about…your rather poor response to my call”Childman wasn’t a handsome man, but his rather cold expressions always did have it’s chared, and Orphen has noticed thisFive years ago, his instincts and mannerism were just like Azalie’s“What are you planning to do?”Five years ago, she was asked this same question On her face appeared a humble smile, the Sword of Baltanders in her hand tre to the sere Childman’sThe sas now placed into an ancient scabbard Between the hilt and the blade there was a moon, with a state of a beastOrphen’s attentionin front of him He reached a decision“I’ve made a decision”“It’s good to see you again You’ve beco, Krylancelo”“After all, it’s been five years Though, I’m still not that wise”“Maybe However, I have an indescribable impression of you Coentle sorcerer If I were to choose a partner, it would be you”Azalie shrugged“As you said I realized that you would be waiting here for h me and saho I truly was, unlike Hartia and the others But you, you understand me Only you“Can you begin to explain That guy in the carriage will probably be back soon”

Azalie nodded, but then her smile reverted to that of the deadly Childman——“Five years ago, I failed to cast the right ic with the sword And as a result, I transforan to wander the land That’s when Childan to chasestained, they tried to erase et rid of, after all, I never did lose my sanity”Azalie’s dark eyes shi+ned in the light She snorted, then continued“Throughout the last five years I always retainedthis tirown up to be quite the man”When she was talking she was putting her feelings into words, while s But her face soon turned serious“It was about a o insane Even if I didn’t, one day Childman would kill me So, I looked for ways to free myself”“That’s when you thought about the Sword of Baltanders,and how it could restore you to your original self”Orphen muttered, while Azalie nodded“However, five years ago Childman hid the sword”“Yeah, I heard about that”“Childood hite e of Childman, so he replaced his spirit with e Honestly, I didn’t think it would work but it seems I won”“So, Childone?”Orphen spoke with a depressed voiceShe shrugged, and continued talking“They hunted me for five years, many times it was kill or be killed”Orphen just looked at her without saying a word Azalie saw this as hi with her, so she continued“It sounds ironic, I know Childman always did think he could restore me I followed his trail to Totokanta, where he broke into the some mansion I knew the sword had to be there, you know the rest To retrieve the sword, I had to kill ChildmanOrphen frowned“So, you felt the need to remove Childman fro, and Childman will have to face the consequences After that, you should try and hide soe into someone else”“It’s not that easy”A wry s“That’s why I failed five years ago Using the sword I could have changed my appearance, but it is still a weapon And when I stabbed myself with it, it broke my mental concentration and thus I became that monster”“You could still try again”“Yes, I plan to do so But…what are you going to do now?”Azalie said in a defiant tone, although this could be because she was in Childman’s taller body But Orphen still looked at her, just like he did when they were at the TowerOrphen stared directly into Azalie’s eyes Her appearance was that of Childman’s, but the way her eyes and voice seeripped his sheath, and pulled out his sword“Do you plan on using that?”Azalie asked Orphen shook his head and murmured softly“If you were my lover, I would accept what you’ve said However, that is not the case You killed Childman”“Didn’t you hear me? It was kill or be killed”“You’re a s people But in order to save your life you…killed”Orphen’s could feel his voice beco strained“Are you calling me a murderer?”Orphen harshly answered Azalie’s response“I respect you But this is betrayal”“You think too highly of me Did you expect me to run forever”“But still, you didn’t have to kill him”“It was kill or be killed He tried to kill me——”“No!”Orphen shouted, as he waved his sword“Why do you think he personally hid the sword? Why do you think he ca to replace his spirit with yours, as he looking for the sword? He’s not the type of guy who gives empty promises, he said it was impossible to restore you with the sword But he lied——he knew the sword could restore you He wanted to save you himself!“That’s nothing more than speculation”“At your funeral, he said toyou back into human was impossible He also said I couldn’t do it——that’s because he thought he could do it”Orphen finished By looking at Azalie——or rather Childman, you could easily tell that her spirit was shaken He had never seen Childman’s face like this, that’s because this expression was Azalie’s Orphen continued talking“He alanted to save you using his own means, instead of ic to find your whereabouts And all this ti around the place, he was on your tail But then again, he alas more clever than me”Orphen finished talking, he was out of breath and feeling a little tired While he gasped for air, Azalie looked at hihed“Such a nasty topic Five years go, do you knohy I used the sword?”Azalie said, as she pulled out the Sword of Baltanders“I was hoping that the old man would notice h to be his woman”She stuck the sword directly into the ground, her hands firaze turned from the sword back to Azalie, as she then threw the scabbard to the ground The scabbard rattled as the hit the streets protruding stonesOrphen also raised his sword“Then why did you kill him?”“I don’t know…maybe it was because my purpose has been achieved”“You purpose?”“Maybe didn’t recognize me”She joking said, the she made her move“Azalie……”She held the sword to Orphen’s throat, then he slowly stepped back“I’ However, I hope you can understand me I had no other choice”(Azalie——)Orphen gripped the hilt of his sith s He knew he had to do this Was he truly here to kill her, he couldn’t sAzalie raised his sword for hi directly into the sky Childman would never lift a sword like that, he could easily tell that Azalie was enjoying herselfThis is Azalie, Orphen told hih she wasn’t Childht about if maybe both of them created a new personalityAzalie then moved Childman’s body forward in a very fast motionOrphen could tell that this was one of her moves, and if it is she won’t follow up her first attack Orphen then atteainst each otherAzalie was so determined that she didn't even breath Step after step she came ever closer, and before he knew it the tip of the sword almost touched him——It was so fast that he couldn't hear the shipping upwards past himOrphen didn’t even move She aimed to deal a violent blow to his shoulderHowever, at that very th in his body to block the sword and swiped it from her handThe sword tuh the air, and fell behind Orphen For a moment, both of them stood motionless Azalie was totally in dismay, and looked down at Childman’s empty hands“You weren’t ai to kill, Azalie”Orphen ht hand“After all, I have no chance of winning against you Do you re? The which can be used in self-defense, and only once”“You had that ring on your finger?”Orphen shrugged“Well, actually you don’t need to wear it on your finger As long as it’s inside you, it can still be used”Orphen with his left hand, patted his belly Azalie stared at him in disbelief, as Orphen stepped towards her This tih“You can’t be serious! You moron, I can’t believe you actually——”Azalie laughed uncontrollably, but Orphen continued to approach her“This is a shon, Azalie”Azalie suddenly hid her smile, and like a cat she quickly squatted and rushed him——Orphen moved his sword doards, and he could hear the sword physically i the Demon-Witch Azalie She screamed as she fell backwards