LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 119: Long time no see
“Should we go see Sierra?”
After the matches were over we had some time so I suggested we go to Razhousen to see Sierra but ignoring Sufilia, Toa and Nem’s reactions weren’t very strong either.
“I, want to see Sierra but I don’t know what to do. I mean she said that she would be back but the matches have already finished and she’s still not back yet.”
“If master says he’s going, then Nem will go too.”
“Sierra’s a strong willed woman, I don’t know if we should wait for her or go see her even though it would be disregarding what she said.”
Hilda’s death was abrupt. But I should have foreseen it, not Hilda death specifically but that someone would die. I should have guess that there would be another raid by the empire even if it was earlier than planned.
“I still want to see Sierra at least once.”
It wasn’t Sierras mistake after all, it was mine. I should have talked more with Reinhardt about what would have happened if I took one of his knights away.
“I don’t know if it was right, to let Sierra come with us. If I hadn’t things may not have turned out this way. I should go talk with her.”
In the end we chose to go see her, I thought about inviting Patrick but since we hadn’t talked with him for a while I decided not too. And so just the four of us traveled to Razhousen via the dungeon.
We appeared at the gate but when we went through we were greeted by something strange.
“What?”
The siren suddenly went off.
Immediately after we heard it an announcement played in our heads.
‘A person from the Empire has appeared at the gates, White army please gather at the gates.’
“What?! The empire!?”
Toa and Nem looked around wary while Sufilia’s face cramped.
“I don’t feel any magic power? Is it an evacuation drill?”
I checked the surroundings but I didn’t see anyone.
“I think they might be practicing drills quite often. It’s a good idea.”
“A drill?”
The others calmed down when I said that.
‘Enclose!’
An army of white suddenly appeared.
‘Ready!’
“Oioioioi!”
We were quickly surrounded with spears pointed at us.
“Isnt this a little overkill for a drill!?”
Why are we being used as training tools without permission!? Then the guards began to part as 5 people wearing white armor and white cloaks appeared.
Reinhardt.
He drew his sword.
“White Corp fall back, the white knights will take it from here!”
The other four also drew their weapons.
“You there red person, take off the mask!”
What are they doing? Reinhardt pointed his sword at me.
“Hmm? ….red person?”
Oh right, I forgot I was wearing a mask because I always wear it. Then the 5 knights came closer.
“T….Toa? Nem!?”
One of them took off their silver helmet.
“Huh?”
Slowly Reinhardts hostility disappeared.
“Sierra!”
When Toa saw who’d taken off there helmet she ran and jumped at Sierra.
“Wa-…wait Toa! Why are you here!?”
“We were worried because you never came back!”
Toa looked like she was going to cry while Sierra hugged her in surprise.
“Whats going on? Who’s this red demon?”
That was rude…
“Demon? Oh no, this red guy is Nito.”
Toa answered but, why is everyone calling me red?
“This is….Masamune?”
“Sierra…i am not Masamune. I am Nito.”
I changed the mask back into an earring.
“Masamune is dead.”
It was natural for her to be confused, she wasn’t with us in the dungeon. Everyone else lowered their weapons once they saw my face.
“Mas….no, Nito. Why are you dressed like that?”
Reinhardt asked.
I wonder what’s been going on to cause this situation? Even Raid looked more ill mannered than usual.
“Been a while Reinhardt. It’s new, there’s a lot of circumstances behind it.”
“Circumstances?”
“Yeah. Do you know why I’m here?”
“For Sierra?”
“Yeah… it’s about Hilda.”
When I said this Sierra took on a look of sadness. This….I see. Sierra you..
“Is this revenge Sierra?”
Sierra looked straight into my eyes with the same expression.
“Is it wrong?”
“I understand your feelings now. This isn’t simply fighting the enemy is it? This is revenge.”
“Yeah… it’s revenge.”
“Even though you denied me mine before? Where did your sense of justice go?”
“This…is my justice.”
Sierra replied without hesitation.
“…..I see.”
I can’t say it, but is this what Hilda would have wanted? She said she wanted Sierra to see the world.
The Toa jumped in.
“Sierra? I understand your feelings but what do you think Hilda would have wanted?”
She wouldn’t have wanted this but the problem is that Sierra doesn’t care anymore.
“Reinhardt.”
“What?”
“This is your responsibility.”
I’m responsible as well of course, I could have prevented it.
“Yeah….. I know.”
Reinhardt turned away with an apologetic look.
“Do you?”
Hmm? What?
“Nito, you’re just the one who asked. The responsibility lies with me who made the decision.”
“R, right….”
“………”
What? ….why is this guy…
“Hmm? …..what’s wrong?”
Was it just my imagination?
“Its nothing.”
I’m not familiar with the abyss yet and my power isn’t perfect.
“This country is weak. There is no next time you know?”
“Yeah, but we have no intention of canceling the war.”
“I don’t intent to talk about this countries problems.”
I won’t say any more now.
“Well talk about this later. Sierra?”
“Yes?”
“I want to see Hildas grave.”
“Ok.”
People change, Sierra as well.
“More importantly, Nito.”
Reinhardt called out as we tried to leave.
“This country is on high alert right now. Don’t do anything suspicious.”
“Suspicious? Oh yeah! With the drills right?”
I see, there on high alert, but there drills are unusually well developed.
“Drills?”
Reinhardt looked confused.
“Yeah, but aren’t you putting a bit too much in? Does everyone really need to participate to this extent?”
Are they practicing dispatching quickly?
“What are you talking about? This wasn’t a drill.”
“Huh?…..”
I looked around at the tired faces of the soldiers around me.
….I see..
“Oh…. I see.”
Apparently I really was mistaken as someone from the empire.
“Hahahahaha! How did you make that mistake! Aside from me, there’s two beautiful women and a pretty little girl. How did you think we were from the empire?”
“You bastard! Are you making funー””silence Raid!”
Reinhardt silenced the angry Raid.
“You don’t get it Nito. Strength doesn’t always match the appearance. I mean look at you.”
“Me? What does that mean?”
Reinhardt just smiled and ordered everyone to withdraw with him.
“Whats up with him? Is he busy?”
What’s going on, I looked around and saw that even the town seemed groomer than before. I also thought that normally the white knights didn’t show up this easily before. Something must have changed while we were at the academy.
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Toa and Nem cried, even Sufilia seemed to care a little. Even I was Sad looking at Hildas grave, I remembered her smiling face. But in death all the memories that should have been happy brought tears. Although I still remembered what Hilda had said.
‘Take care of Sierra.’
At the time I had just answered lightly but in the end Sierra was no longer traveling with me. I failed to keep that promise.
“Everything is the fault of the empire. But Sierra, even if we take down that country, a new empire will just pop back up. That’s the way the world is.”
“Then we’ll eradicate that one too.”
“Sierra…”
Not just me, Toa and Nem as well were surprised by what she said. Is this really Sierra?
“Is that what Hilda would have wanted?”
“Don’t talk about my sister! She was with me since I was born! But now… now she…”
Sierra is different, grief had made her angry.
“My relationship with her was short. But she wanted you to travel, all she wished for was your happiness. She wouldn’t have wanted to be avenged.”
“You said it before.”
Sierra began to speak with a sunken expression.
“You said ‘this is the path I believe in.'”
“Yeah, I did.”
I understood what Sierra meant.
“I criticized you before because I didn’t understand. But I do now Nito.”
When Sierra called me Nito I could feel the distance between us. Sierra was already….
“This is my happiness! If I don’t get justice this i can’t be happy!”
It’s not just me, everyone is the same.
“I should have destroyed the empire first..”
But it’s too late now.
“Huh?”
Sierra looked at me and seemed to stiffen in fright.
“Nito? …that..”
I looked down, maybe my eye was red.
“Sorry…”
“Whats with that eye?”
“Nothing… don’t worry about it.”
Even if I destroy the empire now Sierras heart won’t change.
But then I sensed someone’s magic and laughed unintentionally. Perfect timing.
“Whats the matter Nito?”
Toa asked worriedly.
“Apparently, a gift has arrived from the empire.”
“A gift? From the empire? What are you talking about.”
Sierra asked.
“You mean!?”
“The empire, knew they couldn’t kill me so they decided to aim for Toa.”
Sierra looked even more astonished.
“If I was late Toa would have died.”
“I’m sorry that this is happening.”
“Its not your fault. But I couldn’t let it pass and had one of those thugs deliver a gift. ”
I felt it now.
“I could fly halfway before but now I can go all the way.”
“Fly? I don’t understand.”
“I’ll explain later. For now just take care of my body.”
“Nito?”
Toa looked at me worried.
“Don’t worry, I’ll be back soon.”
“Soon? You’re going somewhere alone again?”
“No, I’ll be right here.”
Toas expression changed to one of confusion.
“I’m going to talk to the Empire’s leaders. I’ll be back.”
I’ll explain later.
“《Hounds possession》”
My consciousness left my body when I cast the magic.