240 238. Where Hellville Shine arrives.txt (1/2)

Rustyala, who showed up, furrowed her eyebrows a bit and looked at Sera-san first.

After receiving his gaze, Sera-san immediately begins to explain why I'm here.

''I brought him into the fold through my decision. I couldn't help but ask Kanami not to tell you, but he didn't tell me anything about the others.

It seems that Sera-san brought me in on her own accord and not at the Lord's direction. That's what Rustyala blames her for, with her mouth agape.

''Hmm. When did you become a rebel, Sera-chan?

'Maybe so. But it's all for the Lord, my lady.

Okay. Yeah, sure. Thanks again. ......

However, I didn't blame him strongly, but on the contrary, I thanked him.

I envied that master-slave relationship a little bit. After all, a knight must not only listen to the Lord's instructions, but also act with what is truly for the Lord. Regardless of his character, Sera-san as a senior knight is very respectable.

After gaining forgiveness, Sera-san immediately brings me forward and begins to introduce me.

''Well then, as I'm sure you know, let me introduce you. This is Ryner, the youngest brother of the Helvirshine family. He's a lot stronger, probably because he was with the Kanami guy. At this young age, he's even able to hold his own against that Hine.

Cera praises me and emphasizes my usefulness.

But to me, it's all a bit silly now.

At any rate--

'That's a sarcastic thing to say, Serah: ....... I haven't forgotten yesterday's fight.

--I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do anything about it.

If I close my eyes, I can vividly recall the outcome of the duel at the back of the tavern under the moonlight.

The end of the duel in the back of the tavern under the moonlight.

The sight of Sera with the twin swords in her hands that she had snatched from me after I fell on my ass.

It was a pretty irregular fight, but still, a loss is a loss. Without joking, I realized that Sera-san is the best knight in the United Kingdom.

Incidentally, in that duel, it was promised that if I won, 'Sera-san will tell you everything she knows' - and if Sera-san won, 'she will not say anything to Kanami even if I listen to her.

'Don't worry about that, Ryner. I can't be strong anymore. I heard that any more 'magic power conversions' (leveling up) will result in the same thing as the former founders. That's why I need you. You are the one without a level limit.

'No, I don't think there's no upper limit, but ....... Probably just a little more than people. ......

Normally, when the level is raised too high, the body becomes abnormal.

Cera-san seems to be at level 26, which is almost the limit, but I am lightly over that. And I haven't seen any abnormality at all so far.

Hearing that, Rustyala looks at me with interest.

Huh. I'm sure you're at the limit of your ability to do this, but Ryner's still not at that level. So that's the level?　That's totally on Kanami and Maria's side. Why is that?

Now, Lastiara said that the 'demon return' - this is the main reason for my duel defeat.

If you listen to it, it's said that the term was spread by the id guy in the year we were away.

The term is said to refer to the fact that a person's body began to turn into a monster as a result of surpassing the limits of the human body and improving its level, and it is called the 'demon return'.

The ”beastmen” of the Confederation are born, but the ”witch return” of this country is acquired - various adverse effects appear in the body due to the erosion of the poison that has been absorbed too much.

If there is another person close to you who has turned back into a witch, it is Snow Walker, the former strongest hero, the dragon man. It is very easy to understand if we take the example of her use of ”dragonization”, a type of ”beastification”.

Although Snow Walker was able to gain temporary strength through the ”dragonification” process, she was really close to becoming a dragon due to the aftereffects afterwards.

Unlike the 'Beastification' performed by ordinary beastmen, the 'Beastification' used by high-level beastmen who had reached the 'Demon Turn' would increase their abilities (status) to an extraordinary degree. In return, the monster will be closer to the monster even in normal times.

It is said that this ”Beastification” and ”Longevity” that comes with this price is now collectively called ”Majinka”.

It's because of this ”demonization” that I lost to Sera.

And when I heard that she turned into a monster just to persuade me after the duel, I couldn't resist her in many ways.

'Is that why my body doesn't show any signs of abnormality? ....... Maybe it's because I've been fighting with 'Rowen'-san for a while now.

At Rastiara's curious gaze, I reply with a suitable reason.

''Ah, it's a sword made of the guardian's (guardian's) magic stone! Certainly, if it's that one, anything can happen to it. In fact, Maria-chan seems to be able to become as strong as possible because she has Arti's magic stone.

In truth, I have a different idea. However, it's too unfounded, so I use Rowen-san as the reason for my misunderstanding.

As soon as I get away from Rastiara's doubts, I quickly go back to my original story.

''Rastiara. I'm going to do what I have to do on behalf of Brother Hein. I want you to tell me as much as you think you can tell Brother Hein.

He clarifies his position by mentioning his brother's name.

'...... All right. I'll explain everything to you now. I'll answer what I can, so ask me any questions you have.

As if in recognition of this, Rastiara slowly began to speak.

''As Sera-chan said, we collected the 'Tiara-sama's blood' that had been scattered around for a year. So, I think we've already collected almost 90% of the blood we've collected. Right now, forty percent of it is in my body and fifty percent in your child's body.

'...... What, it's already 90 percent?　You're early. But why do they leave blood in your body too?　That's dangerous.

I ask him about the danger of blood while being a little disappointed that it's already nearing the end.

It's easier to find the 'Jewelculus' who possess the 'Saint Tiara-sama's Blood' if you have it in your possession,” he said. It also makes the process of drawing blood easier, and it's useful in many ways. Of course, this blood is safe because it's still sleeping. If you're serious about waking up the blood, you'll need to prepare a ritual as big as the one at the Nativity. We don't have to worry about it as much as Reiner thinks we should.

But Rath Tiara smiled and replied that she was fine.

'But from what Sera told me, that's why Lady Tiara is so full of emotions, isn't it?　Maybe you should cut back on the volume.

'Yes, I do. But I think it's my job to know what Tiara-sama's feelings are, so I'm rather okay with that.

'No, it's not good. Didn't Christ get dumped cold yesterday because of someone else's feelings and all that?　Then it's rather disturbing--

I am angry that my Lord has been treated unfairly and immediately try to appeal for the removal of the blood.

But that appeal is interrupted by a deeper indignation.

'No,' Lord Tiara is not a (・・・・・・) stranger (・・・・・・).

Rustyala glared at me.

I knew I had stepped over her non-negotiables as we talked, and I immediately kept my mouth shut.

'She's not just a stranger, she's a major character (the main heroine), of course!　Lady Tiara has been in love with Kanami for a thousand years, all the time: ......!　He was closer to Kanami than anyone else and supported her all the way through. I did my best and continued to do my best, healthy and devoted. Until he died (・・・・・). And yet, in his last days, he died in the midst of his aspirations, without even a chance to confess it, being misunderstood......!　No, it's not like that!　I will never approve of such an inadequate story (story)!

Rustyala shouts his thoughts to me who is silent.

The sight of him reminds me of my old brother Hein.

He's Brother Hein, whose love of the theater is so twisted that he gets too emotionally involved in the characters.

In the same way, Lastierra seems to be getting too emotionally involved in Tiara now.

How far did he see Tiara's memories - maybe all of them (...) is a possibility. Maybe he's in a state of projecting too much of himself onto the hero of the story, so to speak.

But you can't pull as a knight of Christ, either.

Slowly I reply, trying to make the Lord's position understood as well.

I heard that a lot of things happened a thousand years ago. But it's not a thousand years ago now. It's you, not Lady Tiara, that Christ loves now ....... Make no mistake, Christ loves Rastiara Hoozeyers with all his heart.

I'm sure of it because I heard it out of a drunken Christ last night. I didn't want the Lord's feelings not to be conveyed to me, so I tried to say it back, not letting Rustyala's cries get the better of me.

Rustyala would take it calmly.

'...... Yeah, I know that. After what happened yesterday, I know that very well.''

If you know what I'm talking about, why do you--

'But I'm suspicious of that 'Kanami likes Rustyala Hoosiers' story. Does Kanami really (・・・・・・・) like me (・・・・)?　What do I look like?　I'm such a normal, off-the-cuff, untalented doll that I can't even get on stage. And yet, I'm a mouthful, a useless person who's always been uppity and couldn't help Dia in the end. There's no way to compare her to that strong, kind, cool Lady Tiara. I can't help but wonder if Kanami misunderstands her feelings for Tiara-sama from a thousand years ago and says 'I love you' ......!

Rastiala continues to despise and deny himself.

I'm surprised at her overly bad self-esteem. There's a limit to his self-doubt.

And because of that inferiority complex, I understand that Rastiara is no longer able to trust Kanami's feelings.

But to have that present-day god Rastiara Hoozeyars say so much .......

I'm tempted to ask her how much she's been beaten to a pulp over the past year against the Aids. Of course, I won't ask because it would be traumatic for her. If she pokes at it, she will lose what little composure she has left now.

That trauma is something I can relate to, as I was unable to save Brother Hein, so I knew about our mine beforehand.

I pretend to accept Rastiara's story and decide to listen to her own thoughts.

''- I know you're angry. I also understand that you loved Christ when he was the first born. But there is one thing I want to ask you. When you confessed to me yesterday, you said you hated Christ, is that true?　You looked a little happy from the side.

After all, that's the most important thing.

Rustyala responds lightly to that important story.

'What, me?　-- that's right, I love Kanami (・・・・・・) (・・・・・). All the important parts of my life are occupied by Kanami, so it's no surprise.

I was bracing myself for how to get my true feelings out, but Rustyala told me easily and naturally.

However, I insist that the anger is also natural.

''But I guess I don't like Kanami ignoring Tiara-sama ....... Yeah, I hate her. It's not just a matter of time before you get to the point where you forget about the days with Tiara-sama and confess to a ”demon stone person (me)” who resembles her, no matter how much Kanami is terrible. Tiara-sama was there, too, but ......!　Kanami is under the same recovery spell that I was hit with, so I'm sure she's definitely regaining bits and pieces of her memories from a thousand years ago. And yet, she only asked me to go with her?　He didn't say a word about Lady Tiara, on the contrary, he treated her like a nuisance: ......!

Ah, .......

In other words, Rastiala is angry for Tiara.

From that, we can see that Christ's entire response yesterday was a mistake.

Christ should have talked about Tiara first, without worrying about a lover he hadn't seen in a long time. Confession was out of the question.

However, it would be terrible to ask him to talk about the tiara at that point in time.