Chapter 117 - Volume 7 (2/2)

Kyoji suddenly cast such an incredible spell so maliciously.

“[Let there be Light]”

I too instantly deployed the holy magic [Greater Protection] and guarded the four of them who were huddled together in fear from their first battle.

“GyaaaaaaaaaaaAAAAAA!?”

“GUOOOOOOOOOOOO”

“Guhoo”

“Hiiiiiiiiiieeeeeeeeeeeee!?”

The knights who approached us writhed on the floor as their skin burned.

That magic…… as expected, it was [Acid Cloud], huh. It was an advanced-level water magic that could corrode metal, but it exerted outrageous power against biological creatures. Still, taking aim at those who were weaker in an attempt to involve them, doesn’t that say a lot about King Sail?

“…[Healing Hand of Water]…”

But what Kyoji cast next was an advanced-level recovery magic.

The skins of the knights who were suffering healed bit by bit. Well, I don’t think they’ll die from that.

“Everyone, have you calmed down?”

As soon as Kyoji released his battle state, he spoke out as if nothing had happened.

“Kyoji! What are you doing!”

King Sail is truly angry. Well, now, let’s see what kind of excuses he’ll be making for this.

“King Sail, it’s unwise to fight here. I’m sorry that I had to step in and be slightly rough while arbitrating.”

“……h-, humph.”

As Kyoji bowed awfully obediently, the king looked taken aback.

But mediation, huh…… I think they would have died if I hadn’t protected them, but Kyoji seemed to have placed greater emphasis on knowing ‘which side’ I was on compared to the children’s lives.

“I knew that Princess Yurushia would protect them. I know how helpless one feels after being summoned from another world.”

Kyoji had a slightly lonesome look on his face, and the whole atmosphere of the place began to change as if it was natural to keep listening to Kyoji’s story.

“How about doing it this way, then. Princess Yurushia seems concerned with those four, so why not leave entrust their care to her? Princess has a wonderful power and seems rather familiar with the knowledge of other worlds. That knowledge can help this country.”

“………”

This guy, is he trying to use the four of them as ‘deadweights’ on me?

I won’t go so far as to let myself be fettered by them, but I think that I’ll change my interactions with them depending on whether I would protect them. I won’t protect my enemies, so he must have had the confidence that he beat me with his poor knowledge. And if I protected them, he would use them to bend my will.

Was that his ‘quality’ as a person? Besides, I wasn’t summoned by chance – and it seems that he knew that I knew of other worlds when I came here.

…… Well, I understand what the circumstances are, so I calmed down, and didn’t ask them anything at all.

“Is that so…… Certainly that’s some good luck. As expected of Kyoji.”

The King seemed to have something he wanted to stay that he held himself out on, but he still supported Kyoji. Was he trusted because he was a hero, or was it out of fear?

Perhaps, because he’s a [Hero], it’s about preserving the honor of the nation?

The bloodthirsty air eased up, and this suited Kyoji perfectly.

The ministers and civil officials too followed up and praised Kyoji. …… such safe people.

“…[Let there be the light of healing]…”

As I spoke, a soft golden light glowed out.

“!?”

“Wha-”

“………”

They were on guard. They were surprised. In the midst of the dumbfounded, I spread out my [Brilliant Wings] like an angel on the spot and healed the knights and soldiers who were unable to stand.

“……Angel……”

“……Saint…sama…”

The knights muttered under their breath as everyone’s gaze went from Kyoji to me.

I smiled quietly as the scattered golden light began to fade and the light became feathers that fluttered like snow.

Author’s Notes:

Next time, what does Yuru learn about the circumstances of the world?