Arifureta Vol 4 Chapter 1 (2/2)

Hajime, who think it was impossible to just pa.s.s through those Soldiers, simply respond.

“Aa, I am human”

“Haa~? Why is a human together with RabbitMan? Even coming from the canyon. Aah, are you a slave merchant? Did you hear this information somewhere? What a great business spirit to come here yourself. Well, sorry but hand them over to the empire now”

a.s.sumption come from the platoon leader, although it was natural if you looks at the situation. He also believe that then give order to Hajime.

Of course there is no need for Hajime to follow it.

“I refuse”

“… Did you just say something?”

“Didn’t you hear “I refuse”. Those guy are mine now. I won’t give you even one. I recommend you to give up and go back to your empire now.”

He thought what he hear was a mistake, but he answer back while giving them order. Vein appeared on platoon leader’s head.

“… … boy, mind your word. Is something wrong with your head to not understand who we are?”

“I already know everything. Even you won’t like to be called something wrong with your head right.”

Platoon leader glaring at Hajime after heard his word. The other Soldiers also glared at Hajime creating a tense atmosphere. At that time, the platoon leader probably because of that tense atmosphere finally notice Yue who come from Hajime’s back. Inside the tense atmosphere come a young girl, maybe because of the gap, he was enchanted by her beauty for a moment while looking at her tightly holding Hajime’s clothes, finally smile reappear at his face.

“Aah~ I see, I finally~ understand now. You’re nothing but a naive s.h.i.+tty boy. Let me teach you the severity of this world. Ku ku ku, aren’t that young miss over beautiful. After I chop your limb of, I’ll violate her in front of your eyes then sell her to the slave merchant”

To that word Hajime frown his eyebrows and even from the expressionless Yue, disgust can be felt by everyone who look at her. Yue who can’t forgive that men existence hold out her right hand.

However, it was stopped by Hajime. To the dumbfounded Yue Hajime only say one thing.

“In conclusion you are my enemy, right?”

“Aah!? Did you still not understand the situation! You, b.a.s.t.a.r.d should be trembling while seeking forgive-!?”

DOPANn!!

The irritated platoon leader unable to finish his word. The reason is, when one gunshot can be heard, his head was shot. On his head a big hole in the middle of forehead can be seen and brain-matter scattered from the back of his head, then collapsed just like that.

Unable to comprehend what happened, the other soldier can only stare dumbfounded at the platoon leader.

DOPAaaNn!

One gunshot can be heard, and at the same time, six empire’s Soldiers’ head was shotted. Actually it was six shots, but Hajime’s speed was so fast that only one gunshot can be heard.

Naturally, after seen their leader and comrade’s head shotted the Soldiers become panicked then turned their weapon to Hajime. Though they don’t know how, they understood who the cause, what a precise judgement. Personality aside, as expected of empire’s Soldiers. Their ability is real.

The Soldiers immediately move forward while the rear started to chant. However, something immediately rolled over to their feet. A black, cylindrical object. What is this? though they puzzled but it they only looked without interrupting their chant and they turn into corpses in the next moment.

DOGAaNn!!

That’s because the black object, “grenade”, exploded. Moreover metal pieces burst from it just like a “fragmentation grenade”. Compared to the real one, it’s power was far stronger. It was only able to be created because of this world’s unique ore.

Only with one move, around 10 Soldiers immediately died, with their hands and feet blown off, their organs scattered, in addition seven more figures can be heard groaning in pain.

To the explosion in the back, seven Soldiers who act as vanguard immediately stopped their charge. Wondering what happened, six Soldiers who looked at their back, along with their other companions immediately crumbled because of a shot through their head. Blood sprayed around, however one of them remain alive, having lost his power, and remain at his spot. It was not wonder. Only in a moment, his companions was annihilated. It was not like their forces are weak. In fact, there are some elites who complained having received the orders. Therefore, with an expression asking if he was inside a nightmare, his glance wandering around.

And to his ear, an aloof voice can be heard from the cause of this tragedy.

“Un, as expected, if it was against human there is no need to use “Lightning-clad”. The usual bullet and mechanism was enough. Combusting stone is REALLY a convenient one.”

That soldier was surprised and start to turned to Hajime in fright. Hajime while tapping Donner to his shoulder, slowly approached that soldier. His figure who brought death along with his fluttering black coat, made him look like a grim reaper. At least it looks like that to the surviving soldier.

“Hii, do-don’t come! N-no, I don’t want to die. So-someone! Help me!”

That soldier tried plead for his life. His face distorted in fear and liquid leaking from his groin. Hajime look at him coldly and to the soldier who tried to flee, he slowly open fire in succession.

“Hii!”

No impact can be coming to that soldier. What Hajime shot was the Soldiers who was severely injured by the grenades. When he notice it, the last surviving soldier timidly looks around, this time he finally see the disastrous scene of annihilation with his own eyes.

The gun’s muzzle finally aimed at the stiffened soldier. Again, his body shook, and with an unbecoming expression he started to plead for his life.

“I, I ask you! Please don’t kill me! I, I’ll do anything! Please!”

“Is that so? Then. tell me what happened to the other RabbitMans. Even though there should be a lot of them… …have they been transported to the empire?”

What Hajime tried to ask was, it takes time for hundred people along with RabbitMans to move around, so it’ll be okay to help them on the way if they are near. Well, if they are already arrived at the empire then there is no need to purposely help them.

“… Wi-will you spare me if I tell you?”

“You, did you think you’re in any position to ask me? Well, it’s not like I need those information. Should I kill you now?”

“Ple-please wait! I will say it! I will say it! … They are probably have been transported, because we already reach the quota…”

The “quota”, in other word those who won’t sell, such as elderly was killed. Hearing that word, bitter expression appear on RabbitMans’ faces. Hajime take a peek at their expression. Immediately he glance back at the soldier, in his eyes killing intent can be seen.

“Wait! Please wait! I will tell you anything! About the empire or anything you want! So please!”

Having noticed his killing intent, the soldier desperately plead for his life. And, answer his plead was…

DOPANn!

One bullet.

At this all of RabbitMans hold their breath. Added that, Hajime’s completely unforgiving behaviour. Fear appear in some of them. Who know if s.h.i.+a also feel the same, she timidly ask him.

“I-isn’t okay to just overlook that person…”

Haa? Hajime glance at her with amazed expression and s.h.i.+a only can mutter “Ugh”. To the one that killed their family members, also tried to enslave them, looks like the RabbitMan tribe can forgive them. When Hajime tried to say something, Yue immediately told them.

“… Once, the weapon was pulled, the result, even if the opponent was strong they’ll be inconvenience sooner or later…”

“Th-tha is…”

“… In the first place, how can you look at Hajime with that kind of eyes even though he protected you…”

“…”

It seems Yue was angry. Even though they are protecting them, she won’t forgive those who harbor negative feeling toward Hajime. Even though it was natural, the RabbitMan tribe can feel their guilt.

“Fumu, Hajime-dono, I apologize. It’s not like we blame you. It just that, for us it was the first time we saw something like that… … that’s right, we are only surprised by it.”

“Hajime-san, I am sorry.”

Having heard s.h.i.+a and Kam apologize to him representing their tribe, Hajime only waved his hands to tell them not to worry about it.

After that, Hajime go to where the horses and wagons/carriages are then told the RabbitMans to hop on. Even though it take half a day walking to Sea of Trees, since there are horses and wagons/carriages they should use it. He take out the magic-driven 2 wheeler(bike) from the “treasure warehouse” and link it to one of the wagon/carriage. The party continue their course to Sea of Trees.

Also, Yue use wind magic to drop the empire’s Soldiers’ corpse to the canyon. What lefts are nothing but pool of blood.

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