LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 43: The day the country disappeared
“Its over, but now I have to ask. Do you guys really want me to join you? ”
I asked, looking back over my shoulder but none if them answered.
“You can tell just by looking can’t you? I’m not a good man. I’m not here to deal out justice like you three. Do you still want me as a comrade?”
“Nito, you’re misunderstanding something. ”
The first person to open their mouth was Sieg.
“Misunderstanding?”
“We’re not here to bring justice to anyone, if we were we wouldn’t kill anyone. This is an inquisition.”
Contrary to just moment’s before it soon turned into a scene where they seemed to be incapable of not talking.
“Our actions are nothing more than self righteousness, but I do believe they have meaning. During the time it took for us to bring judgment to Aries and Johannes, the number of casualties increased. One of which was you.”
“And the war?”
“Those that died in the war are also among the casualties. Because of this even if we didn’t come to judge them, there would have been an inquisition against them someday. In war soldiers die and new ones must be recruited eventually forcing them to pull recruits from nearby village’s. Worse than that they performed a hero summoning. There was a lot of suffering involved in the downfall of Aries and Johannes.”
“What you’re saying is correct but that’s not what I was trying to say. I killed them purely because of the grudge I held against them. Surely by now you understand the circumstances of that grudge.”
“You are a summoned hero brought here by the summoning. Someone from another world.”
“Correct.”
Sieg closed his mouth but he appeared to be thinking.
“Nito…… I don’t think of you in that way.”
After a while Sieg spoke again.
“Eliza and Alford were the same. You were just in pain.”
“So you’re saying that being In pain means you can do whatever you want?”
“What you did was worrisome but I could tell it was necessary for you to do. You’ll never forget what happened today and you’ll carry it on your back for as long as you live. However, I’m sure you were prepared for that.”
True, it was necessary but, why won’t my heart calm down? I don’t think it’s regret, I definitely don’t regret killing them. So, if it’s not regret what is the emotion?
“We kill people that others are incapable of killing, you don’t have to be a good person to do that. So from here on out, I’d like to ask you to help us.”
The three of them bowed their heads but, am I really such an important existence to them?
“But if the question is whether or not what I did was correct. I’m definitely in the wrong.”
I mumbled to myself without realizing, why, why am I feeling regret?
“Don’t worry about it.”
It was Alford who said that with a smile.
“I for one am relieved that you killed Aries. After all, she’s most likely the one who killed my mother.”
Alford couldn’t keep the sadness he felt from showing on his face.
“But I feel guilty for feeling that way. Maybe that makes me evil, do you reject me because of it?”
“No, I heard about how they treated you. I don’t know why they did that but, I don’t reject you because of your feelings now.”
“Thank you. But none of us reject you either. We all have darkness from our past that will never go away. You’re not the only one.”
I still feel as though there is a giant hole in my chest. Although I don’t know the reason behind this feeling I chose to believe them when they told me I wasn’t evil.
“My real name is Masamune. Although, I’d prefer if you guys continued to call me Nito. I don’t want my name becoming famous like you guys have.”
They all smiled when I said that.
“Well then, let me ask again. Nito, will you join Dragon’s heart?”
“Nope.”
All three looked disappointed at my answer.
“What I mean is, I can’t answer you properly yet. I’m not in my right mind at the moment, but I consider you guys my friends. So if you run into trouble don’t hesitate to call on me. I’ll help you out.”
“Then how about just joining us temporarily?”
You’re really trying to force me into joining.
*
Johannes’ loot didn’t really interest me.
Skill: 《Harden》- increases physical resistance.
Skill: 《intimidation》- focuses the attention of those in the surrounding area onto you.
Magic: 《Sand Javelin》- Form a sharp earth spear.
Magic: 《Rock Spear》- Form a sharp rock spear.
Magic: 《Rock Armor》 – Form high-density rock armor.
Magic: 《Fine Schlinge》-Form a pit with sharp rocks in the specified area.
Summoning magic: 《Ice Golem》- Summon an ice golem.
Consumables: 《Health Potion[3]》 – A liquid with a recovery effect.
Consumables: 《 Magic Crystal [1] 》 -A mineral that restores magic power.
Equipment: 《King’s Sword》 – A gold straight sword that Johannes Greyberg loves.
Equipment: 《King’s Shield》 -A gold shield that Johannes Greyberg loves.
I chose the summoning magic.
I continued on to Aries’ loot but everything focused on assassination.
Skill: 《Mind’s eye》- You can see your targets vitals.
Skills: 《Strengthen》 -Increases the values of 《Health》 and 《Agility》.
Skill: 《Search》- You’re aware of the position of all living things around you.
Skill: 《Silence》 -Your footsteps make no noise.
Magic: 《Teleport》- teleport target to a specified position.
Magic: 《Partial Teleport.》 -Partial forced teleportation of target is possible.
Magic: 《Teleportation Network》- create a teleportation network.
Equipment: 《Lethal Dagger》 – A dagger with a lethal dose of poison.
Equipment: 《Very poisonous Broadsword》 -Broadsword with basilisk poison.
Equipment: 《Witch dress》 -An uncuttable witches dress.
《Transfer network》was the only thing that appeared interesting so I chose it. This magic is used to lay down a magic circle in a specific area. Inside of the magic circle the chant for teleportation is not needed. Since there is no need to actually chant the magic you can teleport around quietly and quickly. This was probably why Aries was feared.
I acquired the skills and magic of around 63 people in this raid. Although the amount of loot actually amounted to more than that. In other words, while I killed more than 63 people many of them were low level and some had the same skills or magic.
《 Name》 Hidaka Masamune
《Level》 699 《Occupation》 Healer 《Race》 Human
《Vitality》 41940 《Magic Power》 34950
《Attack》 6990 《Defense》 6990 《Magic Attack》 6990 《Magic Defense》 6990
《Strength》 6990 《Agility》 6990 《Intelligence》 6990
《Condition》 foreign world syndrome
《Title》Reincarnated person / Friend of Revenge God / Friend of Serpent King God
《Equipment》 Saint’s Wrath / Broad Sword
《Skill》 King’s Ark / Mimic’s Life / Truthful Magic Eye / Heat Sensing / Purification / Searching Enemy / Appraisal / Polishing / Washing / Cooking / Formulation / Life Detection / Underwater Breathing / Impact Resistance / Slash Resistance / Tear Resistance / Sewing / Drop resistance / Poison resistance / Paralysis resistance / Pain resistance / Hunger resistance / Fatigue resistance / Intimidation resistance / Dismantling / Culture / Hunting / Construction / Grant craftsman / Writing / Pharmacy / Covert / Continuous shooting / Hard shooting / Intimidation / Fraud / Spoofing / Trap craftsman / Mind’s eye / Consciousness / Closeout / Blacksmith / Tolerance / Physical strengthening / Mental power / Fascination / Fast reading
《Unique Skill》Goddess Blessing / Revenge God’s Mischief / Mischief inversion[extreme] / God Speed
《Magic》 Heal / Healing Wave / Effect Heal / Attribute enhancement / Fire / Cursed Spear / Swordsman’s Defensive / Explosion Fist / Transfer Networm / Magic Bullet / Flame / Water bullet / Magic Shield/ Magic Sword / Magic Blade / Paralyze Arrow / Poison Arrow / Magical Barrier/ Bind / Magical Slash / Lightning / Freeze / Fly / Ice Spear / Darkness
《Summoning magic》Ice golem
I can’t use most of the magic, the skills are fine but I’d have to use mischief inversion on the magic. Is it even worth it though?
“What have you been doing?”
Alford asked curiously.
“Huh? Oh, nothing. I’m done now. ”
The four of us left the castle.
When we got outside the sun had already risen and while I hadn’t noticed it before, the top of the staircase provided an amazing view of the castle town.
“What are you guys going to do now?”
“Hmmmm. Well, I was thinking about getting breakfast in Mira. You wanna come Nito?”
“Can I?”
“Of course. You’re our temporary comrade, there’s no reason you shouldn’t come along.”
Apparently according to Sieg I had already signed on. We made our way down and back to the main gate but when we got there I had a thought.
“Alright, we can teleport to Mira from here.”
“Wait a moment please.”
“What is it?” Alford asked.
“Theres something I haven’t done yet.”
“Master, if we are going to do it, nows the time. You shouldn’t hesitate.”
Bell seemed to understand what I wanted to do.
“What are you going to do?”
Sieg cast a suspicious look towards Bell as he asked.
“I’m going to bring the castle down.”
“I told Aries I was going to destroy this country, but I don’t really want to kill all the civilians. So I thought, I could accomplish this by just destroying the castle.”
“Destroying the castle?”
“Castle represents the king and is a symbol of status and power for the country. But if I was to destroy it…”
“You’re right. And someone else may try to summon heroes as well so it’s important to show them what happens if they do. Something words can’t accomplish…. Alright Nito, if you can, bring it down.”
Sieg didn’t seem to reject the idea.
“Bell, can you do it?”
“I understand what Master wants. Should I just wipe out everything inside the gate?”
“That’s the idea. Can you do it?”
“It would be unfortunate if master began to look down on me. I’ll take care of it immediately.”
Bell seemed determined so I backed away from the gates a little and held out the wand.
“Here I go!”
“Do it.”
“《Black Hole》”
A black sphere appeared engulfing the area. It was silent appearing without so much as creating a breeze.
“Oi, Bell isn’t that going to effect things outside the area as well?”
The sphere had begun expanding to the outer reaches of the wall. However it didn’t effect anything on the other side.
“What are you talking about? The abyss is master’s ally.”
“What does that mean?”
Bell stared at me like I was an idiot.
“The abyss is subject to masters will, it won’t break what you don’t want broken or go where you don’t want it too.”
“I see, then expand it a little further, erase everything.”
“As you command.”
According to Bell the effects seem to be similar to my erosion wave. It drags things in and erases them according to my will.
“Its over.”
The sphere disappeared taking the castle the fountain and the entire courtyard with it. The only thing it left behind was a large crater.