Chapter 33 (1/2)
Ex Strongest is Angry
Soma narrowed his eyes while watching Aina who was injured.
What he felt toward her was the feelings of anger and powerless toward himself.
He was concerned whether it was possible for him to come a little sooner or not, but… now, there was something else to do rather than thinking about that.
”For the time being, it seems necessary to treat Aina before I move on, but can you use healing magic?” (Soma)
”…No, I can't.” (Aina)
”Hmm…” (Soma)
As far as he remembered, he never seen physical trauma like what Aina had now.
Although it was only the right arm injured because of being trampled, the extent of the injuries was far from fatal.
However, to the bitter end, it was something that could only be seen from the outside.
As expected, Soma couldn't see the inner part of a person, but he could tell how much it hurts if that was included too.
And the state of Aina was definitely in a state of fatally injury.
Perhaps, the inner part of the body was that the whole body bones were broken and several internal organs must be ruptured.
If she was left like that, she would die in less than an hour. Plus, it was not a good idea to move her to another place.
In the first place, there was no place in the surrounding area where people lived except that village. So, there would not be enough time to bring her away.
As Soma considered that far, he came up with a conclusion.
Although he realized that it was the only thing he could do since the beginning, he let out a 'that can't be helped' sigh.
”Well, there is no other way then.” (Soma)
”Y-yeah. You… don't have… to worry… about me. More than anything… Lina-san is… ..Thank… you. …For… coming… to save… me. That's… I…” (Aina)
”I don't really understand what you are talking about, but well, you can do that later after I do this. My hands are crazy when it moves.” (Soma)
”…Eh? What…?” (Aina)
Soma didn't listen to her words until the end.
His consciousness was only at his arm.
He raised the stick held, and he swung it down toward Aina's body.
— The Rule of the Sword – Divine Protection of Dragon G.o.d – Absolute Slash – Ability of Discernment: Self-thought – Imitation – Sword of Compa.s.sion. (TLN: The name in raw is 剣の理・龍神の加護・絶対切断・見識の才：我流・模倣・秘剣 慈愛の太刀)
”…Uh.” (Soma)
At that moment, he felt that he put the strength of the whole body in his arm.
Soma endured the feeling by putting his hands on his knees and let out a deep breath.
”…Phew. As expected, doing this twice is harsh. Well, if it will only makes me tired, I guess it is fine? Now, how's your physical condition? I think that you have completely healed.” (Soma)
”…Eh?” (Aina)
Soma lowered his head to look at the surprised Aina.
Perhaps, he was wondering whether it was a failure.
In the first place, there was not so much opportunity to observe this.
In addition, most of that could be seen was the effect on the physical trauma. Well, that included Lina as well.
Although it seemed that there was no problem after looking at how Aina's arm that became beautiful again, he wasn't very confident when it came to the internal part of body.
Nevertheless, as far as the injuries were concerned, Soma thought that it was completely healed…
”E-eh? It can't be… I'm really healed…?” (Aina)
”Hmmm… apparently, there seems to be no problem.” (Soma)
Aina touched her body while still in surprised. Looking at how she slowly raised her body, Soma let out a breath of relief.
But when Soma was thinking about such a thing, he was immediately stared by Aina,
”Wait a sec… what do you mean just now?” (Aina)
”Hmm? No matter what I say, it's just what have you seen…” (Soma)
”What I have seen… what I understood was that you sliced me, right?” (Aina)
”Well, I used a sword technique.” (Soma)
Secret Technique – Sword of Compa.s.sion.
It was one of the secrets of a certain school. The blade didn't hurt people, but it was used to heal them.
Well, to tell the truth, Soma also didn't understand its principle in detail.
The technique was once used on him. At that time, he intuitively understood and he was able to use it.
Soma was more or less heard about the principle. By transferring own life force, it would be converted to healing power that healed injuries. However, the reason he could do it was mostly because he felt the technique once.
For now, he clearly understood that it made him really tired after using the technique.
”…What is that? Goodness, you are so random as always. Well, I was saved and that's thanks to you… aah!” (Aina)
”Hmm? What's wrong?” (Soma)
”It's not it! Yeah, rather than me, it's Lina-san! She is terribly injured…!” (Aina)
”No, well, I healed Lina first, you know?” (Soma)
”…Eh?” (Aina)
Yes, he said that earlier.
Soma had to treat Lina as soon as possible, so he had no choice but to give it a priority.