Due to Yuuki’s “Overwrite” ability, at one point Claude had his allegiance to Leon overwritten. However, thanks to Chloe currently Claude is restored back to normal.
だが、一度心を奪われて以降、クロードは常に自分の心というものについて悩みを持つようになっていた。
But, after having his heart taken once, Claude has always been troubled about something in his mind.
TN Note:… the mental heart I guess?
心とは何か？
What is the heart?
果たして、簡単に能力などで他人に書き換えられるものなのか？
As expected, can the heart really be overwritten simply with the use of abilities?
Leon is a great man, whom he has taken care of since his youth. He was the strongest man Claude had even known; he was his target of worship and longing.
However, at this current situation he must continue to act loyal to Yuuki. If he starts to suspects and the fact his heart has been restored has leaked out things are going to take a turn for the worse.
Although he sworn to endure the effects next time, it’s uncertain whether it would succeed. He feared the chances of having his heart overwritten again seemed higher.
だからこそ、慎重に。
Therefore, he must be careful.
ユウキに疑われる事が無いように、細心の注意を払い行動して来たのだ。
In order not to arouse Yuuki’s suspicion, he must pay close attention to his own actions.
集団から離れ、一息つく。
Leaving the group, he took a breather.
そのクロードに、気配もなく一人の人物が声をかけた。
That Claude had been called out by a voice without a presence.
「連絡は終わった？」
“Have you finished contacting?”
内心驚きはしたものの、声から相手の正体に気付き、納得する。
At first he was shocked within, but after identifying the owner of the voice he understood.
クロエ?オベール
Chloe?O’bell
黒色に銀色を混ぜたような不思議な色の髪を持つ、美少女。
She was a Bishoujo with mysterious silvery black hair.
その外見からは想像もつかない、恐るべき実力を持つ存在。
It would be hard to imagine from her appearance alone, but she was an existence with horrifying capabilities.
ユウキが一目おく、この世で”最強”とも言われる少女なのだ。
With a single glance, Yuuki had claimed her to be the world’s 'strongest”.
「クロエ殿、か。問題ない。ユウキには連絡した。
しかしヤツは、本当にクーデターを起こす気なのか？
余りメリットが多いようには感じられぬが……」
“It’s Chloe-dono huh. There are no problems, I was able to contact Yuuki.
But does that guy really intend to initiate a Coup d’etat?
It doesn’t feel like there’re that many merits in doing so……”
「うん。そうだね。
彼が何を考えているのかは理解出来ないし、考えても無駄だと思う」
“Un. That’s true.
I can’t ever seem to understand what’s he thinking, it’s probably useless thinking about it.”
「クロエ殿も何か頼まれたのか？」
“Did he asked Chloe-dono for something too?”
「うん。私は保険なんだって。万が一に備えての」
“Un. I seem to be his insurance. Just in case something happens.”
「それはその、三つの命令を使用した事にはならないのか？」
“Is this related to the 3 command chances issue?”
クロードが兼ねてより疑問に思っていたのが、クロエを縛る三つの命令(ねがい)の範疇である。
Claude was wondering whether Chloe fell under the category of being bound to the three commands (wishes).
クロエは結構ユウキの頼みごとを引き受けているのだが、それは命令(ねがい)にあたるのではないのか？
Was the reason Chloe smoothly following Yuuki’s orders due to the wishes?
常々そう疑問に思うクロードであった。
Claude often pondered.
なので疑問を口にしたのだが、
When he finally asked,
「うん。私が心の底から拒否したいと思わない限り、命令(ねがい)にはならないみたい。
最初の命令(ねがい)で、彼(ユウキ)に敵対しないように言われているから、余計にね」
“Un. As long as I don’t reject it from the bottom of my heart, it wouldn’t be considered a wish.
So Yuuki’s first instruction of not bearing hostility towards him was excessive.”
と、複雑そうな苦笑を浮かべてクロエが答える。
Chloe answered with a wry smile, feeling complicated.
それは御人好しが過ぎるのでは？ とは思うものの、こればかりはクロードにはどうする事も出来ないのだ。
Isn’t she a little too kind? So Claude thought, but this is the one thing he couldn’t say out loud no matter what.
From his perspective, since she tried helping him nullifying the “Dominance curse” by rewinding time, this was something he couldn’t possibly say.
クロエ程の能力者が出来ないと言うのだから、それは不可能なのだろうと理解するクロード。
Since someone of Chloe’s caliber couldn’t manage to do so, no matter how much Claude tries it would be impossible for Claude to understand.
心を支配される、その事に嫌悪感を持つが、クロエは自我を持つだけマシなのだろう。
Feeling a sense of disgust towards having his heart Dominated, Chloe’s probably thinking did he really retain his ego.
「ではクロエ殿はクーデターには参加しないのだな？」
“Is Chloe dono not partaking in the Coup d’etat?”
「ええ。帝都転覆が目的では無いようだし、民衆への被害は出さないように副指令には伝言した。
私はこのまま闇に紛れます。
クロードさんはチャンスだと思うよ？」
“Yeah. Causing an upheaval in the imperial capital doesn’t seem to be the purpose, so the vice commanded has intruded that civilian causalities are lowered to a minimum.
I’ll just take this chance and blend into the darkness.
“Does Claude san think of this as a chance?
「――チャンス？」
“――Chance?”
「うん。レオンお兄ちゃんの所へ戻るのは、今が絶好の機会(チャンス)だと思う」
“Un. To return to Big brother Leon’s side, I believe this is a great chance.
成る程、とクロードは理解する。
“I see, Claude understood.”
この機に乗じて、戦死を演出するのは確かに良い機会であった。
but taking advantage of this opportunity, this was a good opportunity to fake death in the midst of battle.
この混乱状況なら、ユウキも部下一人が消えても深く調査する余裕は無い。
Under these chaotic circumstances, Yuuki wouldn’t have the leisure to investigate a single subordinate too deeply.
It’s strength is about 30% of the original, and could continuously remain active for 12 hours. Since the consciousness is linked, it’s also great ability for spy activates, it’s perfect for this situation.
“影騎士”が集団に戻るのを確認し、クロードはクロエに一礼する。
After confirming the “Shadow Knight” has returned to the group, Claude had bowed to Chloe.
However, if she must give her honest opinion, it would be considerably difficult for Rudra and herself to best the duo of Guy and her sister―― “White Ice Dragon” Velzado.
ギィは紛れも無く最強の魔王であり、姉は間違いなく自分と相性が良くない。
Guy’s the strongest Demon Lord without a doubt, and her sister’s compatibility with herself isn’t any good.
姉とヴェルグリンドが戦えば、下手をすれば対消滅、良くて共倒れ。
If sister and Velgurindo fought in battle, worse case scenario they would end in mutual defeat, both annihilated.
上手く行く可能性は低い。というか、皆無だ。
The possibility of things going well is very low. Or rather, 0% even.
熱と氷という相反する性質。言い換えれば、加速と減速となる。
Heat and frost have contradicting natures. In a word, acceleration and deceleration.
If they battled, rather than one of them surviving in the end, they would both fall. In other words, either they’d both be destroyed, or they’re both unable to battle, one of only two results.
自分と姉が互角であるならば、勝負はギィとルドラで決着となる。
If her sister and her are evenly matched, the deciding factor lies between Guy and Rudra’s battle.
そうなると、幾ら究極能力を持つとは言え、人間であるルドラが不利なのだ。
If that’s the case, regardless of the amount of ultimate abilities possessed, Rudra who’s a human will always have the disadvantage.
That’s why, even thought she seriously wants a head on confrontation, she understood that will only lead to a high chance of defeat on this game board.
（ああ、面倒臭い）
(Ah, this is so annoying)
それが本音。
That was her true feelings.
策を弄する事が嫌いなヴェルグリンドは、何百年もかけて準備するという緻密な行動が苦手だった。
For Velgurindo who hated strategizing, elaborate strategizing and preparing for hundreds of years was something she’s bad at.
だから全てをルドラに任せて、自分はただ従うのみだったのだ。
That’s why she left it all to Rudra, and she’d simply follow orders.
だが、それで面白い筈もなく、好きに暴れる事も出来ない現状に不満を持っている。
However, this was hardly interesting, she was dissatisfied with her current situation of being unable to rampage as she pleased.
Meanwhile, she was envious of her trouble-loving brother――“Storm Dragon” Veldora――which has only helped her accumulate more stress.
（本当にあの子は好き勝手して……でも、今回は予想と違って出てこなかったみたいね）
(That child really likes to act as he pleases……but this time, unexpectedly he didn’t appear)
先日、クリシュナから報告を受けた皇帝ルドラが言うには、帝国軍凡そ100万が全滅したそうである。
The other day, Emperor Rudra had received a report from Kirshna, informing him of the complete annihilation of the Imperial Army’s forces of almost 1,000,000.
それは別にどうでも良いのだが、その原因としてヴェルドラが関与していないというのが不思議であった。
That really isn’t anything significant in itself, but what’s extraordinary was that the reason had nothing to do with Veldora.
ヴェルグリンドの予想では、お祭り好きの弟が暴れる機会を逃すとはとても思えないのだ。
According to Velgurindo’s initial predictions, she would have never imagined that her festively violent brother would miss out on this opportunity.
魔王リムルに協力していると聞いているが、言いなりになるような性格では無い。
Althought she heard he was cooperating with Demon Lord Rimuru, her brother isn’t the listening type.
Assuming that, there was something that would have made her brother Veldora complacent, and Demon Lord Rimuru was able to prepare such a thing?
TN Note: Probably a pile of manga?
そんな事を考え、ヴェルドラを納得させた何かについて想像してみる。
Thinking from that perspective, she tried imagining something that would persuade Veldora.
だが、何も思いつかなかった。
But, nothing came up.
（つまらないわ。今度、直接聞き出した方が良いかも知れないわね）
(This is bullshit. This time, I’ll probably just ask him directly)
結局、考える事を放棄した。
In the end, she gave up thinking about it.
そんな時、ヴェルグリンドに一つの依頼が来た。
At that time, Velgurindo had received a request.
皇帝ルドラが、
Emperor Rudra,
「ヴェルグリンド、お前も退屈であろう？
久々に暴れてみるか？」
“Velgurindo, you’re probably really bored by now too right?
Want to go all out for the first time since forever?”
と、問うてきたのだ。
He asked.
二つ返事で引き受けた。
She jumped at the offer immediately.
対象は、愚かにも皇帝に叛く帝国の将兵。
Her targets, the foolish militants in the empire who dare rebel against the Emperor.
皇帝に対し、クーデターを画策した愚か者達だ。
The emperor’s target would be the foolish mastermind behind the coup d’etat.
そして、魔王リムル。
And then, Demon Lord Rimuru.
帝国軍を壊滅せしめた、新参の魔王。
The one who razed the imperial army, the new Demon Lord.
強者が揃っている上に弟(ヴェルドラ)までいるのだから、さぞかし手ごたえがありそうである。
Banding together with strong individuals as well as her brother Veldora, she would most likely be met with resistance.
「ええ、いいわね。
貴方の手駒の敵討ちというつもりはないけど、魔王リムルを潰しに行くついでに片付けましょう」
“Yeah, alright then.
Even though I don’t intend on taking revenge for your pawns, I’ll just think of this as cleaning up and getting rid of Demon Lord Rimuru while I’m at it.”
肩慣らしとして愚者共を血祭りに上げ、その勢いのままリムルという名の新参の魔王を潰す。
She’ll just turn the fools into a bloodbath for warm-up, and then crush the newcomer Demon Lord Rimuru while she’s on a roll.
自分が出て暴れた後に、皇帝ルドラが地均しすれば良い。
After her rampage, she’ll pave the way for Emperor Rudra.
最初からそうしていれば、無駄な損耗を防げたのだが、しかしそれでは将兵の質の向上には繋がらない。
If she did so from the beginning, there wouldn’t be any pointless waste, but then the quality of soldiers wouldn’t increase.
Allowing them to gain as much experience as possible, procuring holy Knight class individuals, in order to insure such a one-sided trampling never happens again.
TN Note: Kanji says guard knight, and katakana says royal knight.
魔王ギィ?クリムゾンを相手にするには、弱兵が何百万いた所で意味が無いのだ。
If Demon Lord Guy?Crimson is the foe, there’s no point having millions of weak soldiers.
だが、せっかくそういう意図で送り出した軍団は、育つ間もなく刈り取られてしまったのだから面白くない。
But, the army he sent out with so much effort, only to have them reaped was unpleasant.
前回のヴェルドラに滅ぼされた時の方がマシである。
Even the time when Veldora annihilated them was better than this.
何故ならば、前回は生き残った数名が、進化に成功していたのだから。
That’s because a number of those who returned alive managed to evolve.
恨みと恐怖と絶望と。
Resentment, fear and despair.
しかし、その中で希望を失わなかった者のみが、人という殻を破りその先へと到達出来るのである。
However, those who haven’t lost hope will be able to break out of their shell and advance toward that step.
それなのに、今回は状況が異なり、生存者は皆無だった。
Even so, the situation this time is different, there wasn’t a single survivor.
報告をして来たクリシュナも、それ以降連絡が途絶えている。
Even Krishna who gave the report, contact with him was cut shortly after.
絶望を味わい、この世の最強の力の一旦に触れて生存してこそ、人は進化の可能性を秘めている。
After having a taste of despair, and coming in contact with one of the world’s strongest existence, humans would gain the possibility to evolve.
だと言うのに、今回は本当に無駄死にだったようだ。
In other words, they really died a pointless death this time.
If it’s someone like Krishna, when pushed to the limit, he thought they would have used Myth class equipment, and survived.
TN Note: Even though ゴッズ is simply myth, the kanji 神話級 is separated into myth (神話) and class (級). Hence why I always TLed it as myth class rather than simply myth etc.
期待外れも良い所であった。
So even if things were a letdown it would still be fine.
一人の進化者も出なかった今回の遠征は、完全なる失敗であったのだ。
Not a single person evolved in this expedition, it was a complete failure.
だからこそ、魔王リムルについて、ルドラに何らかの思惑があるようだ。
That’s why, in regards to Demon Lord Rimuru, Rudra had some speculations.
When his forces of a million sent out after calculating their strength was completely wiped out, and when the report of no survivors came, Rudra became hesitant future developments in an instant.
ヴェルグリンドが初めて見る、皇帝ルドラの迷った姿であった。
For the first time, Velgurindo had saw doubt in Emperor Rudra’s figure.
すぐにルドラは考えを纏め、
Rudra immediately began collecting his thoughts.
「先にルミナスを始末しようと思う。
魔王同士の繋がりが希薄な今、始末しておく方が良さそうだ。
ルミナスが究極能力に目覚めた以上、面倒だが潰しておかねばなるまい。
ルミナスを救う為にギィがヴェルザードを動かすとも思えないし、先に其方を頼めるか？」
“I think we should think of disposing Ruminas first.
With communications between Demon Lords currently sparse, now is a good time.
If Ruminas’s ultimate ability awakens any further, she will become a hassle to destroy.
I don’t think Guy would mobilize Velzado just to save Ruminas, can I leave this to you?”
方針を述べた。
He described his plans.
ヴェルグリンドも直ぐに理解を示し、納得の表情を浮かべる。
Velgurindo immediately showed she understood, with a convinced look on her face.
長き付き合いであり、お互いの考えはすぐに伝わるのだ。
Since they’ve been interacting for such a long time, they could more or less grasp each other’s thoughts.
「というと、クーデターを起こした者を始末してから、ルミナスを殺せばいいのね？」
“So, after I deal with those guys initiating a coup it’s fine if I kill Ruminas right?”
「ああ、今グラディムが向かっている。
飛空船には転移魔法陣も設置されているから、合流してくれ」
“Ah, Gradim is currently headed there.
Since there’s a transfer magic formation installed on the airship, go join him.”
「あら？ ルミナスを殺してしまってもいいの？
てっきり生け捕りにしろと言われるものだと思っていたけど？」
“Ara? So is it ok if I killed Ruminas?
I’d thought you’d definitely want her alive though?”
「ふふふ。”魂の練成システム”は良く出来ているからな。
人間を鍛えるのに戦争による実戦のみで育てていたが、脅威を与え養殖するとは思いつかなかった。
だが、聖騎士の育成方法は特殊だから、あの地を抑えられれば問題ない」
“Fufufu. That’s because the “Soul refining system” has been developed well.
Using actual war experience as a way to train humans, but I’d never thought of using threats to cultivate.
However, since the procuring method holy knights is unique, as long as we control that place then there’s no problem.”
「了解。生き残りに養殖を続けさせるつもりなのね。
しかし、上手く隠れたものだわね。まさか神都に隠れ住んでいたとはね」
“Understood. So we let her live to continue cultivating more.
However, she really hid herself well. Who would have thought she would live in seclusion in the divine capital.
He then lowered his body straight down on the spot and performed a leg sweep, Yuuki sensed this jumped, rotated and aimed a kick straight towards Damrada’s head.
しかし、その蹴りは空を穿つのみで、ダムラダは既に距離を取り立ち上がっていた。
However, that kick could only hit air for Damrada has already retreated into the distance.
高度な達人同士の格闘戦であった。
It was a battle between two skilled experts.
ユウキの能力は奪う事に特化している。
Yuuki’s abilities specialized in depriving.
だからこそ、拳を交えながらも、接触する度に相手からエネルギーを奪い取る。
That’s why, when they exchanged fist, every time they came in contact Yuuki would steal a bit of energy.
He thought he could have easily won simply by overwriting the information on the opponent’s soul and earn their loyalty, but his thinking was too na?ve.
While most would usually be cautious about the effect range of his ultimate skill, he thought he would attack him from a distance, but Damrada ended up engaging him in close combat.
ユウキの能力で勝負が決まらないのならば、格闘術に秀で、”拳聖”とも称されるダムラダが有利となる。
If Yuuki’s abilities can’t bring about the deciding factors, then this was advantageous to Damrada who was known as the “Fist saint”
While the opponent would have difficulty resisting the life draining life-steal palm and overwrite palm, they weren’t suited to dealing finishing blows.
微量のエネルギー吸収が精一杯だったのである。
simply draining a bit of energy took everything he got.
究極能力(アルティメットスキル)は、究極能力(アルティメットスキル)でしか防げない。
An ultimate skill must be defended against with another ultimate skill.
その原則から考えるならば、ダムラダは隠れた能力者であったという事になるだろう。
Judging from the perspective of this principle, that would mean Damrada is a person with a hidden ability.
「やれやれ。まさかダムラダ、君が究極能力(アルティメットスキル)
を獲得しているとは思わなかったよ。
最初から持っていたのかい？」
“Yareyare. Could it be, I didn’t think Damrada san had an ultimate skill.
Did you have it from the beginning?”
「借り物ですが、ね。当然、ユウキ様に出会った時から所有しておりましたよ」
“It’s borrowed. Of course, I was already in possession of it when I first met Yuuki sama.”
「借り物？ それはどういう意味だい？」
“Borrowed? What does that mean?”
「言葉通りですな。人間では究極能力(アルティメットスキル)のエネルギーには耐えられない。
普通なら、覚醒する事は不可能でしょう。
それこそ、”異世界人”のように肉体の作り変えも行われていなければ、ね。
ですが、人は修行の末に”進化”します。種族そのものが、変化するのです。
つまり、人間から仙人、へと。
人と交わらねば生きられぬ人間ではなく、個でありつつも世界と繋がる仙人。
そして、仙人に覚醒進化した者は、皇帝陛下の選別に合格したと言えます。
皇帝ルドラ様は、配下を仙人へと目覚めさせる為に、何度も戦争を起こしておられるのです。
そして、仙人に進化した者に与えられるのが、究極付与(アルティメットエンチャント)
『代行者(オルタナティブ) 』なのですよ」
“Exactly what it means. A human’s body can’t handle the burdens of an ultimate skill’s energy.
Under normal circumstances, awakening is impossible.
That’s probably why the modified body of an “Otherworlder” is needed.
But, at the end of one’s training people will “Evolve”. Their race aside, there is certainly change.
In other words, from a human to a sage.
The result of evolution rather than natural birth, each sage is connected to the world.
Then, those who have awakened towards becoming a sage are said to be those who have been selected as qualified by the Emperor.
Emperor Rudra-sama, in order to allow his subordinates to awaken into a sage, had often waged war.
To those who have awakened as a sage, he bestows them the ultimate enchant 『Alternative 』.”
TN Note: Kanji of Alternative, 代行者 reads Proxy.
そう説明し、ダムラダはチラリと、ユウキと自分の戦闘を眺める者達を見回す。
After his explanation, Damrada looked at the individuals who spectated his battle with Yuuki.
「故に、君達もただ能力に頼るだけでは、真の強さには至れないのです」
“Therefore, you lot who only rely on your abilities will never be truly strong.”
そう言い放った。
He said.
何かを期待する、そんな思いを感じさせる視線とともに。
Within his gaze, it feels as if he as expecting something.
ユウキはそんなダムラダを見て、先程感じた疑問の答えに確信を得る。
Looking at Damrada, Yuuki was convinced he had the answer to the question he seeked.
ダムラダは依然としてユウキにも忠誠を誓っている、その事に。
and that’s Damrada’s sworn loyal to Yuuki still persists.
つまりは、皇帝により施された能力付与により、皇帝を裏切る事は不可能なのだ。
In other words, due to the powers granted by the Emperor, he could no longer turn against the
Emperor.
自分の奪心掌(オーバーライト)が防がれたのも当然の話。
His overwrite palm being walled off was all natural.
The bullet shot through Yuuki’s back destroyed his heart, causing a miniature explosion. This explosion was mixed with cursed destruction agents, affecting the blood in his entire
それは、小型拳銃に込められた特殊弾丸――呪壊弾(ネクロシス)――の効果である。
This was the effect of the special bullet fired from a small pistol――Necrosis bullet.
近藤は、初弾にて魔法結界や呪術的防御の類を破壊する弾丸――破界弾(リムーブ)――を放っていた。
Koudo first shot a bullet that destroys magic barriers or curse type defenses――remove Bullet.
防御効果を一瞬で破壊した後、本命の呪壊弾(ネクロシス)を撃ち込んだのだ。
The instant the defensive effects were destroyed, the main necrosis bullet was shot.
This was a bullet that even could even kill dragons. Even the undying attributes of the undead would have their magic circuits destroyed by the cursed agents and ultimately result in death-by-destruction.
命中すれば、精神生命体である上位魔将(アークデーモン)すら一発で仕留める事が可能であった。
If it hits, even a spirit light form like a Arc Demon could potentially be slain with one shot.
抵抗(レジスト)に失敗すれば、必ず死に至るのだから。
If you failed to resist you’ll definitely die.
背後から撃たれたユウキは、抵抗(レジスト)さえも許されず死に至る事になった。
Yuuki who was shot from behind wasn’t even given the chance to resist and died.
近藤中尉は手に持つ小型拳銃を仕舞いながら、悠然と歩み寄って来た。
Lieutenant Kodou tucked away the guns on hand and slowly walked over.
He just instantly shot two bullets out of his pistol, however since bullets weren’t shot with gunpowder, so there’s no need to pay attention to maintenance.
慣れた動作で懐へと仕舞い込んでいた。
He’s just used to doing so overtime.
「これは……近藤中尉、お久しぶりですな。
しかし、せめて最後は私の手でユウキ様を葬って差し上げたかったのですが……」
“Isn’t this……Lieutenant Kondo, it’s been a long time.
However, wouldn’t you allow me to do the final honors to Yuuki sama with my own hands……”
「遊んでいる暇は無い。陛下がお待ちだ。さっさと残りを始末するぞ」
“There’s no time to play around. His majesty is waiting. Get this over with already.”
冷たく言い放ち、合図を送った。
With cold words, he gave the signal.
その合図を受けて、300名近くが入っても尚十分な広さのあった広間に、数名の兵士が入って来た。
Receiving the signal, several soldiers entered the hall that can house 300 individuals.
情報局所属の兵士達。
They were solders affiliated with the intelligence bureau.
その正体は、帝国皇帝近衛騎士。No.06～No.10の最強騎士上位５名である。
However, they’re in fact actually the emperor’s royal knights, they’re the strongest 5 no.6~10.
それに加えて、No.01で近衛騎士団長の近藤中尉とNo.02であり副官であるダムラダ。
In addition to that, No.1 Royal knight corps leader Lieutenant Kondo and No.2 vice leader Damrada.
ユウキ配下の上位300名近い精鋭であろうとも、皆殺しにするには十分過ぎる戦力であった。
They were a ridiculous battle power that could easily massacre even Yuuki’s 300 elite subordinates
ダムラダは何かを言いかけ、諦めたように口を噤む。
Damrada seemed like he wanted to say something, but closed his mouth and gave up.
彼は皇帝陛下の忠実なる騎士であり、近藤中尉の行動は理に適っていたのだから。
Since he was his majesty the Emperor’s loyal, he understood the actions of Lieutenant Kondo.
戦いに正々堂々など存在せず、勝利すれば正義なのだ。
Fairness doesn’t exist in battle, victory is justice.
それを理解するダムラダに、文句を言う資格はない。
Damrada understood this, so he isn’t qualified to complain about it.
ダムラダは気持ちを切り替え、速やかに行動を開始した。
Damrada quickly changes his feelings, and quickly began taking action.
３分も掛からずに、部屋の中にいた反逆者全員が始末された。
In 3 minutes, all the rebel members within the room have been dealt with.
ユウキの死で怒りに染まって向かってきたカガリなど、赤子の手を捻るよりも容易く始末されている。
Kagari and co. who were dyed with anger were easily dealt with like twisting the arms of a baby.
近藤中尉の強さは、ダムラダの目から見ても異常なのだ。
Lieutenant Koudo was strong, abnormal even from Damrada’s point of view.
He is regardless an “Otherworlder” who has obtained an ultimate skill with by himself. If they left him lying around it may cause problems. Or so they considered.
Certainly Kondo’s necrosis bullets destroys all curse and magic effects. With the root of power destroyed, and the soul bombarded with destruction agents, it’s unlikely he’ll be revived.
しかし、それでも油断はするべきではないのではないか？ それがミナザの考えであった。
However, isn’t it best if they still didn’t let their guards down? Miraza thought.
近藤はその質問を聞くなり、早撃ちにて一発の弾丸をユウキに撃ち込んだ。
Kodou heard the inquiry, and quickly fired another shot at Yuuki.
「行くぞ」
“Let’s go”
結果も見ずに歩き出す。
He walked out without even confirming the results.
撃ち込まれた弾丸――消滅弾(イレーザー)――は、近藤の意思に従い効果を発揮した。
The shot bullet――Eraser bullet――activates in accordance to Kodou’s will.
３秒かからずに、ユウキの肉体は崩壊し、消滅したのだ。
After 3 seconds, Yuuki’s flesh began to crumble, and completely destroyed.
ミナザは納得し頷くと、近藤に続きその場を後にする。
Miraza gave a convinced nod, and left the vicinity following Kodou.