Chapter 100 - Rebellion – 9 [End of Volume 4] (2/2)

“Protect him in our guild. Then find other fallen and protect them too.”

“So, you’ll accumulate the most threatening monsters in your guild.”

“A monster…!” I ignored her retort and continued.

“At least humans think so. Clearing that perception will have to come later. The risks will continue to pile up, and they’ll be on the lookout for you. Sooner or later, whether it’s your guild or the other humans that start it, it will only result in a battle. When that happens, the perception of the fallen will only get worse.”

“You think that’ll happen?”

“More than that…” To this high-school girl who only thought of saving the fallen, I told her the truths of this harsh world he was in right now.

“You don’t have any justification. You just want to do it, so you do it.” Her eyes opened so wide I was afraid they would pop out.

“Justification?! Do you need a justification to save a human?”

“You just said everyone here is crazy. So if you want to save them, you need a reason. For example, the fallen person is dangerous, but when tamed, they will aid humanity. It’s a much better way than just killing them.

“You mean…!”

“Make it so that it’s better for humanity not to attack the fallen.” She clenched her dagger, her mouth dangling open like a fool.

“They won’t be able to attack a fallen under the control of one of their own. If there is a guy who doesn’t like it, maybe he’ll attack, but then it’s just an individual. If you kill them, it would be no problem.”

“So what you’re saying now…”

“If you’re determined to do something like this, you should at least limit your enemies. Think about the future of the fallen you save.”

“…I need you to promise something.” She closed her mouth and stared at me seriously.

“The fallen that are saved in your way. Is that really salvation?”

[I already said this, but I don’t think there was a better way to go about it. I’m satisfied with how it went down.]

Cain intervened, and she looked up at him blankly.

[Talking with another person was something I couldn’t even imagine until now. Everyone was forcing each other to recognize the fallen as bad, but Fate recognizes that they can be on the same side. It’s not the same, but I’m happy to be able to connect with human society in this way.]

“That…yeah…” She dropped her head.

“I want to save the fallen.”

“…”

“I’m going to gather them and make a group that will never have to bow to anyone again.” Among the humans, the only ones I could trust were ones who were similar to me. Of course, there were those who didn’t fit in and wanted to belong in human society again.

“I can’t help but establish a subordinate relationship. It makes those foolish people nod along, and it’s the condition to achieve what I want. I can’t help it if you’re not convinced this is salvation, but it’s unfair to consider it bad for the fallen.”

“…No matter how much I consider it, I don’t like your way.” She raised her head and looked at me. Her face was red, and her cheeks were swollen.

“But I think it’s the best option.”

“Alright.”

“I never thought of being a leader before. I didn’t even think it was possible, and I wouldn’t have done it even if I did. But…when I think about their safety, nothing better comes to mind.” Her eyes were filled with moisture, threatening to spill out over her face. Those who followed her were silent but seemed to be in a similar state of emotion.

“I tried so hard up until now…but the result has only been negative.”

“What nonsense. He said it himself.” I pointed at Cain while looking straight at my sister.

“Without you, he would’ve died before I arrived. The price of your hard work is clear.”

“…” I tried to show off my cool side to my younger sister, passionately defending the effort she had put in until now. It wasn’t like the usual me, but it would be enough if she could feel relieved by my words alone. She wiped her tears away and nodded.

“Thanks…”

“You’re finally not starting at me like you’re going to kill me.”

“Forget about that.” I almost let out a loud laugh at the sight of her, but I barely managed to stop myself. I had to be careful around her still.

“So, I have a suggestion.”

“Suggestion?”

“Do you want to save the fallen?”

“Yes, but this way…”

“So.” From the moment I checked out the potential of her guild today, I had only one thought in my mind.

“Let’s make an alliance. An alliance to save all of the fallen.”