Chapter 44.3 - Hundreds-Armed Giant (1/2)

Chapter 44.3 : Hundreds-Armed Giant

「That is Parish’s … No, I mean something summoned by Goz to destroy Algore.」

Everyone showed a shocked face as they couldn’t believe what they just heard.

Omiros explained the situation from the beginning to now.

「There was such a thing…」

「What a failure. If I knew he was that kind of man, I would have choked him to death…」

Hearing Kaya spit out her frustration, Kyouka nodded.

To be honest, I also agree with her. I never expected Goz to do something that exceeded my expectations by calling upon that.

「Then, what are we going to do with that thing? It’s heading towards us!」

MacGaius asked as he looked at the Hundred-armed Giant.

Before I noticed, the Algorians gathered around the edge of the rampart to watch that Hundred-armed Giant approaching. It seems that they panicked seeing that.

「Can you defeat something of that size?」

Kyouka asked.

「I think I can win against that.」

When I replied to her question, I looked at Regena.

「But then, what about you, Regena? Do you want to save this kingdom? It seems this kingdom will be in danger if we leave it as it is. If you really wish for it, I’ll leave with you and let this kingdom face its doom.」

As I asked Regena such a question, everyone nervously looked at her.

Regena shook her head as she answered.

「No, my dear master. Currently, there are people who have a good relationship with me in Algore. I’ve a lot of memories of when I was living in Algore that I treasure. I won’t let Algore, the kingdom where Omiros is living, be destroyed. That’s why, please save them.」

Regena bowed to me.

That was a perfect enough answer for me. In that case, it was decided.

「I see, I guess it’s time to save this kingdom. Glorious!」

Saying so, I soared in the sky and landed on the back of Glorious.

We head towards the Hundred-armed Giant.

Just what in the world is this giant?

I thought. The giant was basically a mass of enmity. That enmity wasn’t just directed toward something specific. I could feel that it hated the world itself.

I don’t know why such a being can exist in this world, but as her master, it’s my duty to fulfill her wish.

「O black flame!」

I clad my sword in black flame and then injected a huge chunk of my magic power into the black flame.

「HA!」

Twisting my body, I swept down with my sword.

The blade, clad in a mass of black flames, stretched out, burning the Hundred-armed Giant in its wake, creating a loud sound as it hit the ground.

After the black flames vanished, the figure of the Hundred-armed Giant couldn’t be seen anymore.

It was nicely done despite being an impromptu skill. Let’s call this technique, “Decapitation of Darkness Divine Blade.” What a great name.

Well then, let’s stop this stupid train of thought and go back to Algore for the time being. There’s something I must do.

I first needed a confirmation from Regena.

Then, I needed to check on Goz, who disappeared from there. He might be up to no good again. I decided to look for him later.

I wonder where that guy is right now. Whatever, Algore comes first.

◆Goblin Prince, Goz

「Impossible … Defeating the Hundred-armed Giant in a single stroke.」

Despite being ranked at the bottom end, the Hundred-armed Giant should have power rivaling a god. And he defeated that so easily?

「F$CK! No matter how you look at it, there’s no way I can win against that monster.」

It was annoying, but I had no choice but to give up on Regena.

「Hhm! I can have as many females as I want!」

After cursing like that, the realisation that I won’t go back to Algore anymore hit me. But there’s still a large amount of human countries available.

Which country should I be heading to for now?

「Where do you think you’re going, Goz?」

Somebody called my name as I was about to leave. It was the voice I didn’t want to hear the most in the world.

Turning around, I saw the biggest goblin in existence.

「M-Mother. What are you doing here?」

There was no way I could mistake her ugly face for something else. It was my one and only mother. When I looked around, I found myself surrounded by many goblins. Those goblins, armed to the teeth, were those slow-witted ones from the south. They were the regular soldiers of the Karon kingdom.

「What am I doing here? I think you already know the reason, Goz. How dare you steal the important thing entrusted by his majesty, the Demon King, for your own convenience…」

My mother’s face was dyed with anger.

Oh crap, if I don’t run away now, I’m dead.

But, I was already surrounded on all sides.

「Goz, I’ll give you pain worse than death. Capture him!」

After my mother gave out the orders, rope flew from everywhere and coiled itself around me.

It seemed it was magic rope, which made me completely immobile.

Could it be that I have to go back to that dark goblin kingdom? No, I don’t want that. I don’t want to go back to that dark place.

「No! HEEELP!」

No one responded to my plea.

The rope continued to mercilessly bind my body.

「NO! REGENA! SAVE ME!」

◆Dark Knight, Kuroki

「What’s your choice, Regena? Do you want to go back to the world of humans?」

After I landed back in Algore, I asked Regena that question.

To be honest, I thought it was better for her to stay by Omiros’s side rather than return to Nargol.

Nargol was simply not a place for humans to live. The denizens of Nargol never regarded Regena and her family as their comrades. That, in itself, would cause considerable burden on their mental state. That was why I thought it was better for Regena and her family to go back to the human world.

But, it seems Regena was hesitant about this matter.

「Regena-san, don’t you think that the other members of your family should stay in the world of humans?」