I Was a Sword When I Reincarnated Chapter 1033

1033: Unacceptable Feelings

『Phew………』

The negative feelings pouring in from Fannabelta finally cald down.

『I’m okay now.』

「Nn.」

Fran held in her arms as she glared at Trisgistus.

「This was our reward?」

「Indeed.」

There was no emotion in Trisgistus’ voice, even though he had just lost his beloved sword, his lifelong partner.

I couldn’t even feel anger anymore.

There was only pity.

For Fannabelta, who was called unnecessary by the one she had served for so many years. For Trisgistus, who showed no grief despite losing his partner.

Was there anything in those eyes? Just a tiny bit of emotional turmoil? Maybe he was grieving after all? Did he want to put Fannabelta to rest before she went completely mad? Or was it just my desire and Fannabelta’s emotions making it seem that way?

Fran’s ears drooped. She must have thought sothing similar. Her earlier anger and killing intent had vanished, and she seed to feel sympathy for Trisgistus and Fannabelta.

It must be horrifying how utterly different they were from us. Like an encounter with the unknown. She tightened her grip on the arms holding .

「I know your sword has the Cannibalize ability. Thus, I decided to grant you power.」

『Do you have a spare of Fannabelta sowhere? Like a backup of her mory or sothing?』

「There is no such thing.」

『Jeez……』

In other words, he’ll serve out his divine punishnt alone for the rest of eternity? I know the guy deserves it, but that’s just……

Trisgistus’ figure suddenly blurred after he answered our question.

「Hmm. It seems I have reached the limit of――」

「He’s gone?」

Trisgistus suddenly dissipated into nothingness. There must be a limit for the amount of ti he could remain outside the barrier. At about the sa ti, Izario regained consciousness.

「Fran… that you……?」

「Izario, are you okay?」

「……A lot better than I thought I’d be. Why?」

『Thanks to Trisgistus.』

I explained to Izario about how Trisgistus used Original Sin Envy to save him.

Izario seed to accept my words without doubt.

「I’m a valuable asset to him, so it makes sense.」

『He apparently stole a few hours of your ti, but how do you feel?』

We checked out Izario’s condition. He still felt the wear and tear from before we arrived at the castle, but was otherwise completely fine. After quickly getting back up, he was able to walk without issue.

Or rather, he even regained the levels that should have been lost as the price of divine sword usage.

He might even be able to fight in this condition. Afterward, I explained all of Trisgistus’ actions behind the scenes.

『Izario, what do you think of Trisgistus now?』

It’s not like my sense of justice is telling he needs to die. But I also don’t have the tolerance to forgive him just because I feel a bit sorry.

I think I’d prefer him gone, but it’s not like we can kill him or anything. Isn’t there even a possibility of divine punishnt if we interfere with his mission? So there’s really nothing we can do?

『I don’t have any clue what to do with him anymore……』

「I know it’s frustrating, but you have to understand that’s how it is and give up. No matter what we say, Trisgistus won’t change, and there’s literally nothing we can do about him. Besides, we’re technically the ones trespassing on the continent.」

「He said that only those who can fight are allowed to stay.」

「I suppose that’s one strategy.」

『But we need a source of production to support the military, right? That ans we need towns, and any large gathering of people will result in the birth of children and population expansion.』

Sure, Trisgistus might consider a lot of those people pointless. But there are blacksmiths, alchemists, cooks, etc. Aren’t such craftsn necessary to support the dragonkin fighting within the barrier?

「Trisgistus has no need for supplies, and the dragonkin are capable of passing through the barrier. There’s no reason we absolutely require frontline bases on the inside. Trisgistus must have calculated that having such a huge population feeding the antidemons was making things less efficient.」

Gordicia was originally the land for Trisgistus and the dragonkin to atone for their sins. Moreover, the gods said that those without the ability to fight should not enter.

And if anyone dares to interfere with his atonent, they risk getting eliminated. Basically, all who pass through the barrier must live with the danger.

「Consider Trisgistus and antidemons to be natural disasters. You won’t make it long here if you can’t accept this fact.」

『……That may be true, but I just……』

「That’s fine too. Accepting things that easily will make you cynical. Like .」

Izario laughed in self-mockery. Even he wasn’t as detached as he claid. However, it’s certainly important for soone living on this continent.

That’s probably what he tells himself at least.

『So Trisgistus was the only winner in all of this?』

「……There’s no doubt this incident shaved off a great deal of the Abyss Eater’s power, and the legendary monster’s escape would an the end of the world. I hate to say it, but he contributed to world peace. Think of it that way.」

『Yeah, true…… Besides, he lost Fannabelta. It’s not a flawless victory.』

As I was sighing, I saw soone running up to us.

「Izario, Fran! You okay!?」

「You guys alright too?」

「Indeed!」

It was a. The others with her seed to be capable of moving as well.

The sphere form’s collision attack and everything afterward was really hectic, but it seems many managed to survive. They all naturally gathered at Izario’s side.

Everyone was in shambles. Even Orfalve’s high-quality dwarven armor was covered in holes.

Urushi carried Sophie, while two adventurers carried Ashwrath. Both of them were still unconscious.

That said, their numbers have dwindled. Adventurers, soldiers, and knights alike probably had less than half of their original mbers.

Still, we defeated the giant antidemon and ended the crisis. Many were busy mourning the dead and celebrating victory.

Also, there was no sign of the Holy Nation’s main forces. It seems they withdrew on their own. Well, they would have been useless without Adol, so not like it changed anything……

As much as we’d like to call it a day too, that’s not happening just yet. This army ca here to check on the antidemon anomaly.

The better off mbers of our forces gathered to discuss our future course of action: Orfalve, Izario, Hagane’s Sakaki, the Knight Captain of Silard after returning, and finally Seliadot, who seed to have a topic in mind. It’d be best if we could talk to Trisgistus too, but he literally tried to kill us a while back.

Well, I doubt he cares anymore, but just in case. I an, there’s always a possibility he’ll attack us out of the blue for so reason that doesn’t make any sense.

And after his goal is accomplished, he’ll praise us again without any display of emotion.

I just can’t get along with Trisgistus. If possible, I’d rather not see him for a while. I need ti to co to terms with these feelings.

Fran probably hates him even more than I do. Even if he didn’t kill anyone directly, his plan caused the death of many innocents, and he even tried to destroy . She wasn’t angry enough to swear vengeance or anything, but seeing his face again would be more than enough to piss her off.

As I was thinking about this, Fran and Izario suddenly turned up to the sky. I noticed it too, just for the record.

A powerful vortex of mana far above us.

「What’s that?」

「Hey, what……? Is this divine energy?」

A burst of light suddenly descended upon us.