Vol 2 Chapter 7.2 (1/2)

Translated by mranon

Edited by OnionRings27

2nd Volume, 7th Chapter 【The Final Outcome】 2nd Part

「Kwooo!」

At that moment, an entreating cry resounded in the tranquil wetland.

――From the mount which the demon was earlier astride.

Dragging its body that was crammed with arrows, it approached.

It wanted to protect the demon… but it didn’t seem to have strength…

It was almost crawling on the ground.

After struggling for a while, it stopped close to where the demon and I were facing off.

Its abdomen could be seen heaving faintly which meant it was breathing. Even though it was still alive… it didn’t seem to be able to move anymore…

「I have one request.」

「…And that is?」

「After you kill me, finish Luna off as well. It has been suffering for too long… Poor creature…」

…Stop it, me…

…What are you thinking?

「For going along with my selfishness… Thank you, Luna…」

…s.h.i.+t…

However, it was necessary to confirm one thing.

「There is one last thing I want to ask. In the south of Souven Empire――from here, going south across the Liebe Mountain Range, there was supposed to be a beastkin village. It was invaded by demons… Did you partic.i.p.ate in the invasion?」 (Translator’s note: Rave Mountain Range has now been changed to Liebe Mountain Range)

「South of Souven Empire… huh? I have no idea…」

――I heard from Arnold-san afterward. The demons who invaded the village were cruel beyond limit. The way they killed everyone, it seemed as if they enjoyed homicide.

「I… don’t feel hesitation in killing humans, but I don’t partake in it as a hobby… However… I have an idea as to who may have done it…」

「They are…」

「Would you understand if I tell you? …Oh well. If you go south from that beastkin village, you will meet them.」

「――I understand. Well then, you have two options. Choose.」

「What do you mean?」

While receiving the demon’s gaze, which was full of suspicion, I pointed to the jaw of the lying abreast mount.

「First of all, I can’t kill that mount. Didn’t I promise you so? …I won’t touch that beast no matter what… After all, you never touched my companions.」

「Wha…」

「When you were going to kill me with that huge Fireball, you said you would keep your words, and you indeed didn’t touch them. I can’t be the only one to go back on my words.」

「Don’t kid with――「…Am I? No, I’m quite serious here…」

My opponent kept her promise. I must keep mine, too.

「If I did that… err… Luna-chan? …would suffer and die groaning…」

「…You…!!」

Looking into the eyes of the enraged demon, I continued.

「You don’t accept charity, right? Then, you have to pay compensation.」

「What… do you mean?」

「What I mean is, I will heal that mount, and in exchange, you will have to pay compensation. Furthermore… When it has recovered fully, it may go on a rampage, so it will be your duty to take it with you. If you don’t mind, I can heal your injuries, too.」

For a moment, the demon’s face turned silly. It really was precious to her.

「Are you in your right mind…? I may cause you harm again once my injuries have been healed.」