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Defiled Hero Chapter 022

Defiled Hero

Kunoichi Attack

「...Ei.」 (Tear)

「This is the fifth one. The goblin subjugation is complete.」 (Izayoi)

As proof of the goblin subjugation, I took their left ears. Being able to kill a monster is actually a large step forward. Experience will begin to acc.u.mulate now.

「You tried hard, Tear.」 (Izayoi)

「...Yes,」 replied the worn-out Tear.

Even though we went deep into the forest, we saw nothing but goblins. It would be good if the bad feeling was just my imagination...

「Well, shall we return now—」 (Izayoi)

All of a sudden, I felt murderous intent. There were neither monsters nor people nearby. No, more correctly would be that they couldn't be felt.

Astrea mentioned it before, that there were two concealment magic users in the forest. The two that were hiding, are they finally going to come out?

「Rigolo! Take Tear and run!」 (Izayoi)

The murderous intent approached at a tremendous speed. They must have been at a considerably high rank, given that the concealment magic made it hard to see or feel them. Though it was impossible to catch sight of them, I relied upon the murderous intent and drew my sword.

Cutting through empty s.p.a.ce, the sound of metal hitting metal resounded, and sparks scattered.

There are two enemies, but I can only feel one of them.

Where? Where are they? Are they aiming for Tear? I should've felt the same murderous intent if that was the case. As I was thinking about it, the enemy attacked.

Fast. They moved like a ninja. It's a pain not being able to see them. The style makes use of quick movements without stopping, killing their opponents while they are confused.

Because they were able to completely disappear, even those with considerable talent would be taken down.

However, a small amount of bloodthirst was let out.

As long as that sign is understood, it's as good as being able to see them.

I predicted their arcing path and cut at it. The other party warded off all of my attacks.

They're considerably skilled as well.

They can't compare to Tsukuyomi, however.

The problem is the second enemy. They aren't appearing at all. It's a problem if they're aiming for Tear. If they get any further away then I'm going to be too late if something happens.

It's about time for the enemy to introduce themselves.

The second enemy began to move.

When I missed my attack, the second enemy took it as a chance and moved in. It seems I can’t evade it, so I put myself in a poor stance to parry the enemy's attack.

I reached out with my free left hand into empty s.p.a.ce.

(Astrea.) (Izayoi)

『If it's direct, this Astrea-chan can dispel the high-level concealment magic.』 (Astrea)

*Squish*

I didn't know where I touched, and even though it was small, it was quite soft in the palm of my hand.

I really don't know where I'm touching. Thinking I'd rate it a B, I really didn't know though.

As the sensation was felt in my hand, Astrea dispelled the concealment magic.

The s.p.a.ce distorted, and as if black smoke was dissipating, the enemy's form came into shape. A black robe with a golden line ran to the ground. The face was hidden with a hood.

Based on their body, they were still a child, probably around 13 or so.

I couldn't determine their gender. The soft feeling could be a boy's muscle. Ah, that has to be it.

Seeing the chest area that I was ma.s.saging with my left hand, another hand that wasn't mine could be seen.

「...Elder sister, realize that it's our defeat and apologize already.」 (???)

「I can't do that! I will never be defeated while I'm alive! This is a fight to the death!」 (Elder Sister)

There are two of them. So that's how it is.

The one whose chest I'm ma.s.saging is the elder sister. Wait, no, I can't confirm if they're actually female yet.

Even if they're an older brother, they may have a hobby of wanting to be called an elder sister.

It's still too early to draw any conclusions.

「...Impossible. You can't win as you are now elder sister. Admit defeat and give up your right breast. He just might let us go.」 (???)

Yep, it's a girl. And it really is her breast.

But, what's with that. What was that about receiving a woman's b.r.e.a.s.t.s.

I'll do it. This is my chance. I changed the bad situation into a chance.

「That's right. Obediently offer up your right breast and I'll let you go. Now, gimme.」 (Izayoi)

「I refuse! I haven't lost yet! If I give up my right breast then Uri and Reri will have lost completely!」 (Elder Sister)

「Will you submit if you're defeated?」 (Izayoi)

Very well. I am a man.

「I see. So? What do you plan on doing? If I understand what you're saying, you still want to fight?」 (Izayoi)

「That's what I've been saying! I'll fight until my body falls to pieces!」 (Elder Sister)

「Until you fall to pieces, is it. What spirit. However—」 (Izayoi)

「The continued existence of your breast is in my hand, you know.」 (Izayoi)

Until I release my grip on their breast, they can't do anything.