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“Chapter 258: Reinforcements from the Clouds”
Shiori was glaring at her ex-friends.
“We were called in to help”? By who?
One way or another, they seem to know about the situation.
– I’m glad those bugs actually listened. (Roar)
– !? Was it you!? (Takaya)
– Yeah. Some of the bugs weren’t happy with the way she treated them, so I tried using her Bugs whatever. (Roar)
– *Sigh* You really went through the trouble of getting Ernika involved in this JUST for Takaya? (Rifaiv)
– None of your business. I thought the Thundercloud Boat was above barging in stuff like this. (Shiori)
– You’re right, but when Ralph heard you were attacking his new friend, he kind of snapped.
Ralph, huh… I’m happy to be his friend.
Though, where is he?
– I sent him on a mission. He might’ve turned the entire mountain to dust if he was here.
As if reading my thoughts, a blonde elf responded to my question.
– Pleasure to meet you, Takaya-kun. My name is Selfia. Thank you for taking care of my sister.
– …Sister? Are you Feria-san’s sister?
– Unfortunately, yes.
Come to think of it, she does look like a larger version of Feria.
She’s also wearing much heavier equipment. Rather than a full-on archer, she looks like a swordsman who’s very skilled with the bow.
– Woah, you’re pretty beat up. Don’t worry, we’re here now.
Arueetel rushed to my side and used her magic to heal my wounds.
– I appreciate the help, but are you sure you should be doing this? (Takaya)
– What do you mean? (Arueetel)
– Are you not friends with her?
– Who? Shiori? Eh. It’s a shame she turned out this way, but it’s not like we had strong feelings for her.
– Is that so?
From the way they talked in the Royal Capital I had assumed they were pretty close.
– I think you should know it better than anyone. It takes a lot to build a trustworthy relationship. Much more so for mercenaries like us.
Arueetel winked at me.
They knew about Shiori. They could sense she was up to no good.
– Just sit here and watch. We’ll take of the rest. (Arueetel)
– All yours. I’m useless near those life nuclei. (Rifaiv)
– Gladly. (Arueetel)
Arueetel snapped her fingers. A flow of blue electricity ran through her body.
– Just to make it clear, I’m quite strong. Are you sure you want to do this? (Shiori)
– Then talk with your fists, not with your mouth, you brat. (Selfia)
– You’ve made your choice. I’ll start with yo-
The moment Shiori raised her hand to cast a spell-
– Huh!?
Both of her wrists were severed. Her hands fell to the floor.
A deafening scream came out of Shiori.
– “The moment our winds touch our opponent’s skin, the battle is over”. A phrase for the weak. Real warriors of the forest finish their battles before that.
– You b̲i̲t̲c̲h̲… I’LL KILL YOU.
– Such an immature brat.
Selfia unsheathed her sword.
– Time for punishment.