The Great Sword is not the Main Body!-Chapter 98: Carthia (4)

A girl whose past cannot be discovered no matter how much she investigated.

Blind.

A body unfit for combat.

Inefficient equipment.

Short career.

Timid and weak personality.

I couldn't understand giving the fragments of the end to someone who was not satisfied with anything.

Yes, I didn't think much of the special favors given by Alva Village.

At best, they were easy requests and a few more pennies.

However, I thought it was really absurd to hand over all of Karpeng's fragments and materials.

They were Lucci's life.

Lucci, who shared our cause, had sacrificed everything to obtain them.

I had never questioned his decisions before, but for the first time, I had doubts.

When those small doubts gradually turned into doubts.

Those things were all cleared up.

Since the adventurer holding the fragment of Karpeng had killed Master Calt and Tyrant, I could no longer question it.

Instead, damn it.

Where the question disappeared, anxiety rose.

Yes, I could kill the Master if I put all my effort into it.

But Tyrant absolutely could not.

And on top of that, they say he defeated him alone.

No one could do such a crazy thing.

So, I was anxious.

If such a being betrayed us and became our enemy, would I be able to handle it?

Right now, I might not know, but as time passed, I would absolutely not be able to handle it.

That's why I had to figure her out.

I've already investigated the past.

There was nothing to be found.

So, I gave up on the past and investigated her recent activities in detail.

It was amazing.

Especially the rumors.

It was a bit exaggerated, but it wasn't a lie.

In particular, there were many witnesses to the rumors about the ‘blood demon’ that could not be denied.

There was a message from Princess Charlotte that there was no need to worry because it was because of the fragments of Karpeng...

But I still couldn’t completely shake off my anxiety.

When you use the fragments of the demon beast, mental erosion occurs.

In fact, there was a platinum adventurer who was executed because his mind completely became a demon beast.

It’s platinum.

Although not a master, platinum is called a being that transcends humans.

Even such a strong being couldn’t overcome the side effects of ordinary fragments, so I couldn’t guess how much worse the fragments of the end would be.

If the erosion has already progressed to a certain extent...

I should reconsider this decision and retrieve the fragments of the end.

Or, I should make them swear an oath of soul like us.

Lady Rubia will hate me, but... I can’t help it.

I don’t want to just watch helplessly this time either.

If I could draw a different future with my life... it wouldn't be a waste of time.

So now that she's here in Carthia.

After organizing everything, I took action.

First, I approached her using my unique ability, 'Stealth', to figure out how much of a sense she was skilled at using.

An exquisite ability that most platinum adventurers or knights of the same level would never notice.

But I was caught.

So easily.

Could that really be called a sense...?

If it was a sense, my brain should have melted long ago, but I couldn't believe it.

Did she scatter her magical power?

That's quite possible.

Sometimes, those who are excellent at using magical power detect with the magical power scattered like a spider web.

So, I asked for a handshake.

I held her hand while wearing a ring that could tell the amount of magical power of the other person.

However, there was no magical power in her body.

Even the most ordinary residents have a tiny amount of magical power in their bodies, but I really didn't have a single bit.

Yeah, I should've stopped here.

The answer was already out there...

I wanted to know the definitive answer... so I ended up crossing the line.

So, I realized.

What kind of being was that being in front of me?

The energy emanating from that small body.

The power that was weighing down the entire Kartia area, told me everything.

That we were already too late.

Uh, what should I do...

Well... I did it because I was really angry.

But when Rubia hugged me, all my anger went away.

Why is Rubia suddenly acting like this...?

Did she hug me to tell me not to be angry?

T-But... Shouldn't Rubia say something too?!

That bad guy kept trying to take Rubia away from me!

Rubia didn't know that?! Huh?!

That... That, That annoying smile! That really annoys me!

"I'm sorry, Noah."

Uh, uhm... First... Should I let go of my anger?

But if I let go of my anger all at once like this... Won't I look like a total idiot?

Jo, I need to hold on a little longer-

"Really... I'm sorry."

Rubia's arm around my shoulder tightened, and the feeling on my back became even more... even more...

Um... Okay, Rubia is asking me this.

So what if I look a little stupid?

I... I just need Rubia.

"Whew, Whew..."

I slowly took a deep breath and controlled the magical power that was pouring out like crazy.

I should be careful not to let it out like this without a plan next time. I just blew it out for a moment and it was reduced by half...

After gradually accumulating the magical power in my body, I turned around to hug Rubia.

However... all my thoughts stopped because of Bishur's strange behavior.

"I'm sorry."

Bishur suddenly knelt down and bowed his head deeply.

"Uh... Lu, Rubia, why is that person suddenly like that...?"

"...Huh?"

Rubia also felt something strange, so she released her arms and turned to Bishur.

"I was afraid of Noah's power. Killing thousands of demons, subduing Karpeng, killing the Master, and subduing Tyrant alone... That power... was scary."

Bishur's head, kneeling on the floor, lowered even further.

"That's why I dared to test Noah. Following the fragments of Karpeng, various materials, and even fragments of Tyrant... I thought I had to figure out what kind of personality the person who would monopolize such national treasure-level equipment would have... and I deliberately provoked him.”

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He put his hand that was politely resting on his knee down on the ground.

“I ignored the decision of my superiors and made this decision on my own. Please... please end it with my own neck. I would appreciate it.”

“Yes, yes...? What, neck?! What is that-”

“Don’t worry. I even left a will in the office, so you won’t be able to hold Noah-sama accountable anywhere. So... I beg you. Do it as soon as possible...”

Bishur, who had finally hit his head on the ground, trembled slightly.

I approached Bishur in shock and forcibly pulled his head up.

“Eww...! There’s blood on your forehead! And how can you do that all at once...!”

Are you crazy?!

You’re crazy!

Yes! Of course... Of course I was annoyed.

Because he kept... kept acting like he was trying to steal Rubia from me...

But that doesn't mean I should kill him...!

I'm not a real loser!

This is all because of a rumor!

I don't know who he is, but I'm going to find him somehow... uh... find him...

and beat him up... for real...

"Ha, but..."

"I-Ik... what's a but...! Stop talking nonsense and... get up quickly."

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He forced Bishur up with a shudder.

He shook his head after shaking off the dirt on his knees and clothes.

"W-of course... I was angry... uh... I think it's not wrong to be suspicious."

Charlotte said the same thing before she came to Carthia... um.

I completely understand.

An adventurer who suddenly appeared one day.

Raising his rank at an incredibly fast rate. I was in charge of the priestess's escort.

I killed thousands of demons.

I defeated Karpeng.

I defeated the Master.

I even cut down an avalanche.

If I were to single-handedly defeat Tyrant.

Yeah... That's really scary.

I'm so scared I can't even step on his shadow...

Of course, I didn't actually do much... But other people would think that.

And the rumors say that he's a completely vicious monster.

If someone like that has bad intentions and commits crimes like crazy... Who can stop him?

So I understand.

"No, Noah. This is wrong."

"Eh... Lu, Luvia?"

I was somewhat convinced as I dusted off Vishur, but suddenly Luvia came over to me.

"No matter how close I am to Vishur and how much help I've given him... I don't think this is right."

"I know, I do... I'm sorry."

Bishur's knees, barely able to rise, began to bend again.

I'm going crazy, really...

"Get up. Get up and speak."

"Do you dare raise your head...?"

"Haa..."

Rubia let out a deep sigh and placed her hand on Bishur's forehead.

The divine power that had been lingering began to heal Bishur's forehead.

"The way I left Noah was wrong, and the way I apologized was wrong. Right now... Bishur-sama didn't trust Noah, it's the same as not trusting me. Do you understand?"

"...I know."

"The betrayal is too great... I didn't know I could feel this way in this city."

After finishing the healing, Rubia grabbed my hand, spun around, and started walking.

"Let's go, Noah."

"Huh...?"

When I was talking to Bishur, he had an incredibly angry expression on his face, but now, looking down at me, his expression...

He looked incredibly happy.

“Bishur will go back on his own. And, we’ll have to ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) meet again to receive the fragments of Tyrant and the punishment money anyway.”

“T-That’s right...right...?”

“So, there’s no need to talk to him now. I’m upset, so let’s go for a walk, shall we?”

Rubia’s steps are light.

Her fingers skimming my hand are strange.

“...Ru. Rubia...?”

“Yes! Noah is that Rubia? Hehe."

Ah. Oh no.

Me... Why did I say something like that...?

Weren't there other... other good things to say?

No, no... That was the best thing to say.

But... But teasing me with that was too much!

"T, that... I... Uh..."

"Why? You're saying no now? Then I'm going to go hang out with someone else?"

"Ah, no! Ugh... I don't like that."

"Then don't deny it. It was so nice to hear. Haa... My heart still feels like it's going to burst."

Rubia bent down and held my hand, placing it against her chest.

Thump-thump-thump-thump-

Behind the soft touch, I could feel Rubia's heart beating like crazy.

“Lu... Lu, Ruby... Ruby... Uh, outside... outside...”

Ruby swallowed hard.

“I told you that no one is allowed to enter this Carthia mainland, right?”

“Huh...”

“No one is watching, and it’s quiet, so it’s great for a walk?”

Ruby’s hand started to move up my wrist.

“The sun’s starting to fall. It’s going to be so... fun, right?”

“B-outside... Seriously, ah, it’s not allowed...”