Chapter 5 - Crystal Dyed in Black (2/2)

[Go!]

A breathtaking relief.

It feels like you are entrusting your own future.

I feel like I believe in something at the same time.

The robed man’s face became sloppy.

[Wha~!? Th- This is-!?]

The crystal was dyed black.

Black smoke is rising up.

The smoke is being released from the crystal.

The robed man turned his eyes away.

[Goddess-sama! Th- This is–]

[Yes… There used to be someone with the same reaction. It was the same reaction as the strongest man who was called the Dark Hero….]

A smile slowly surfaced in Yasu’s face.

[Kukuku~] (T/N: raws say “ku hi~tsu.”)

A compulsive laughter.

[It’s like a thought– it was about time.]

Yasu’s face have changed.

Yasu absurdly asks the Goddess who still looks dignified.

[Let me know my rank, O Goddess!]

It’s not his usual Yasu where he speaks tediously.

The tone has changed.

The goddess answered.

[You are A-Rank.]

[Hmm, same as Oyamada, huh. I thought the coolness is at the level of an S-Rank…]

An indignant Oyamada comes close to Yasu.

[Ah~ ha!? What is it~ Ah!? Yasu huh!? You bastard~ What the heck are you implying, mentioning my name like that!? Just because your results were a little good, you had the gall to say that, hah!? I’m alive right in front of you, hah!?]

Yasu got scared for a moment.

Is it because of the accumulated habits?

However, Yasu quickly smiled.

[The same, We’re already]

[Hah!?]

This time, Yasu comes close to Oyamada with a challenging face.

[Let’s get along as the same A-Rank. Na–]

Excitedly, Yasu said.

[Oyamada?]

[What kind of tone is that, hah! Yasu, you bastard, Imma kill you! You— Uh!?]

It was as fast as a blink of an eye.

In between the two she suddenly appeared, the goddess.

Something like a magic formation is on her arms.

She’s ready to launch her magic.

She’s giving off that kind of vibes.

[A-Rank heroes, please forgive me for scolding you. If it were but a quarrel, I will overlook it a little, but I’m not going to allow the heroes to fight each other seriously.]

The goddess beamed.

[A-Rank heroes are valuable human resources.]

Oyamada can’t move.

Yasu takes a step back.

Cold.

Chilly.

I feel shivers down my spine.

Is this just the goddess’ intimidation?

Or is this killing intent?

For example, in front of beasts, will people be like this?

I can’t move.

I don’t want to move.

[It’s alright now, isn’t it? Next, I’ll show you how to use power in this world.]