Volume 9 - Chapter 28 – The Ghosts of the Past (2/2)
She said and in an instant faced towards Sage and Cosmos then flung them away. The two fell down on top of each other.
Taking that small chance Elena approached Reinhardt and fired a [Wind Slash].
She expected the invisible wind blades to tear Reinhardt to pieces, but contrary to her expectations the wind blades burst open and disappeared before hitting Reinhardt.
“Wha–!”
They were obstructed by the [Barrier] Reinhardt had activated as soon as the fighting began.
“Whoa, I’m grateful for Jin.”
Reinhardt felt relieved from the bottom of his heart.
Seeing the [Wind Slash] be defended against, Elena stopped moving briefly and Sage seized her.
Twisting her left arm, she threw Elena seoi-nage-style. In the direction where she was thrown at there was a window. Elena smashed through the window and flew outside.
This was the second floor. However, Elena fixed her posture mid-air and landed safely. She then yelled loudly.
“Donald! We’re done here! We know their real strength so let’s withdraw!”
Donald heard her. But right now he was surrounded by Matheus’s subordinates.
Golem number 457 being taken on by Schwarz Ritter Noir, Sage, and Cosmos and was being held down.
“Donald Carou Alpha! As you’ve been caught red-handed assaulting Shouro Empire’s diplomat you shall be restrained!”
Matheus proclaimed and ordered his subordinates to go tie up Donald.
“Mw–Mmwahahaha… You think you can catch me like this?”
Despite having been bound Donald’s fearless attitude wasn’t disturbed.
“Did you think I’d have come here without any backup behind me?”
While he was still finishing his speech the wall to a nearby corridor collapsed and ten golems came rushing in.
“Uwah!”
“Matheus!”
Matheus and his ten subordinates weren’t fast enough and were blown away. Next Noir, Sage, and Cosmos were. They were completely taken by surprise.
“Mwahaha, this is my true power! As if Schwarz Ritter and some mysterious golems would be a match for me.”
Donald sat on Number 457’s shoulders and sneered at all those present.
“You bastard are a Unifiler, aren’t you?”
Reinhardt spoke, but rather than a question it was closer to an affirmation.
“Mwa, ha, ha, that’s correct. I am the second seat of the Unifilers. ‘The Sage Who Knows The Past’ Donald Carou.”
Donald was behaving haughtily as if he had already won.
“Knows the past, you say?”
“Yes, that’s right. Before the Great Magic War, magic and magic technologies were much more advanced than now. Getting back to that era is our noble goal.”
“Shut up! Just for that you’re arrogantly causing war and tormenting innocent people!”
“Ha ha, people who can’t use magic are an inferior race after all. Although our numbers were reduced by the Great Magic War, we magi are born to be leaders.”
Madness showed through his voice.
“You fanatic!”
“You can call me whatever. After all, it’s nothing more than the whining of a loser. That’s why it’s a shame. Reinhardt-kun, you had the qualifications to be one of our comrades.”
“I’d refuse even if you asked. I know of something even more incredible.”
Donald’s interest appeared to be piqued by what Reinhardt said.
“Hmh, and what is that?”
Reinhardt took a deep breath and replied.
“It’s the future.”
“What?”
Donald was taken aback by the unexpected answer.
“You who are haunted by the ghosts of the past don’t know. Magic is indeed useful. But it’s not absolute. Outside of magic, there are forces in this world that should be understood and used.”
“Forces that should be understood and used, you say?”
“One day, a time comes when you too will understand, I hope. Although at that time it’ll be too late, understanding is enough.”
Reinhardt looked Donald directly in the eyes and told him.
“Hmph, what nonsense. The time for words is over. Golems, crush them.”
Donald gave the order. Matheus also ordered his subordinates.
“Attack!”
Ten golems attacked them. Meeting the enemy was Reinhardt, Matheus, the ten soldiers, Schwarz Ritter Noir, Sage, and Cosmos.
The fight didn’t last long.
The SP were carefully made by Jin. Although made by Donald, the numberless golems were not a match for them. And they were already known to be as strong as Elena.
Noir also participated. Even Matheus’s subordinates fought hard, and in less than five minutes the ten golems were silenced.
But Donald and golem number 457 had disappeared.
“What in the world was that?”
Finally the situation was so that Matheus and Reinhardt were able to calm down and have a talk.
“They were Unifilers. So, they came to kill me.”
“That’s why I advised you to not stay in an inn like this, but in the supply base, didn’t I?”
Matheus gave his honest opinion.
“No, that place is a little… come on, you know he’s there, right?”
As if objecting, Reinhardt rambled about something he seemed hesitant to talk about.
“…Well, I know how you feel. I also dislike major Fritz. But isn’t your life more important than that?”
“Well…”
Reinhardt thought that he could do nothing but follow his friend’s advice.
On top of that, realizing that the ManaCom he got from Jin had been broken, he felt down.
Without understanding the reason why Reinhardt looked to be so low in spirits, Matheus looked like he know how it was and gave a pat on Reinhardt’s shoulder.