Star-Slaying Swordsman Chapter 32

A redhead, huh? Okay, Ill go get that person, then. We really cant do anything yet without Viera-chan after all.

Soon after, Fiole, who had turned her back on us, faced us once again and looked at Abald.

And just to make sure, I want a ssenger that can most certainly fulfill the role, so youll be coming with , Abald.

I would be more than happy to assist you.

Abald gave his imdiate response to Fiole's remark, but for so reason, there was a strange silence in the middle of his statent.

The reason why remained unknown to .

Perhaps it was because the reply Abald gave wasnt really his true intention.

And perhaps it was because I had seen such a reaction from him that I didnt have a good feeling about what was about to happen.

If

I found myself butting in their conversation.

If by any chance that redhead ended up provoking the Jabberwork, what are you going to do?

Fiole seed a bit surprised by my statent, but only for a mont.

She then pointed to the paper she just handed to , and told to look at the bottommost line, the plan B.

I looked as I was told, and there it stated that if the enemy started to move before Viera had returned

Stall for ti

And thats what Im going to do.

Fiole nodded in satisfaction as I read through the sentence that followed.

My ability is the most effective when it cos to stalling for ti after all. And besides, if I let any of you die, Viera will beat up, you know? So Im the one going, and it cant be anyone else but .

Hearing that, I felt, sohow, that I could see the kind of person Viera Islebark really was.

She probably hated the idea of people dying, so she set a deadline to only before the full moon occurred.

The fact that she, who was considered the foremost force on the battlefield, was away from Minaura posed a big question to .

But now thinking about it, it made sense to assu that it probably had sothing to do with that very reason.

So basically, thats all there was to it.

And at the sa ti, I realized it.

The fact that Viera Islebark was really concerned and considerate about human lives such as mine.

I see.

I proclaid that Id be a Star Slayer all the ti, but the reality was that I was actually being minded in a way that I didnt know all along.

Knowing what Viera actually thought was beyond , but if I had to guess based on Fioles statent, Id say that she was worried about .

Hence.

Ill go with you, then.

Werent you listening to what I just said?

Her tone of voice dropped.

Her face was smiling, but her eyes werent showing any signs of happiness at all.

I was sure she was appalled, even angry to an extent.

I was listening, so Im telling you my thoughts. And if youre going to buy ti, youll need more manpower more than anything.

In addition, the red-haired magician who went for the Jabberwock was probably Siva.

Only he would face such a monster alone and use that opportunity to make a na for himself.

Thatd be a bit unfair, wouldnt it?

Besides, that red-haired magician is probably an acquaintance of mine. I have so knowledge of his magical abilities. If you're going to try and capture him, I think it would be better if I were there.

Wouldnt it be better if you just told us about him right here and now?

You know the kind of person I am, dont you?

How about you repay for saving your life?

I dont want him to end up being our enemy, so Im asking you to bring with you.

...We cant co to an agreent, then.

Neither of us was willing to give in the slightest.

Therefore, this conversation was bound to never end.

I am not going to defeat the Jabberwock by myself, much less be able to do so I told you that Im just going to stall for ti, so why are you so adamant about going with ?

Fioles eyes spoke louder than her mouth, as if to say that I didnt need to worry, because the opportunity for to fight would surely co around later.

And that was why she was unable to understand my feelings.

As you already know, I ca to Minaura because I wanted to be strong. I wanted to overco the walls thatd stand in front of , thats all.

After hearing the report about a red-haired magician who had selfishly broke through the guards restraints and headed for the Jabberwock, I was awakened.

It seed that I had been very reserved just because I had to deal with a single mutant monster.

Then its all the more reason for you to

Before she could point out how I didnt need to go, I imdiately cut off Fioles words.

Overco such a wall that only leads to my death. And in that sense, its aningful.

Such maddening words were coming out of my mouth as if they were a natural part of my sane state of mind.

In my eyes, you guys are strong. Very, very strong. Even when I first saw Viera, It ca to without even having to hold up my sword that she was a much superior swordsman than I was. But thats why it doesnt make any sense to .

Thats right. It doesnt make sense.

Viera Islebark is going to be there, and alongside Fiole and her companions, they will defeat the Jabberwock.

And, yes They would certainly be more than enough to do so, but

I think thatd be a little too halfhearted, and so I realized that fact.

The only reason I accepted Fioles offer was that I had to.

My arm was broken, and no matter how hard I tried, I wouldnt be able to do anything on my own.

And now that that very arm that caused to give up had healed completely, Id already decided what to do.

So please, take with you.

Frankly speaking, I know that I told you and Viera were similar, but Im not so sure now. You seed similar, but youre nothing like her at all.

I figured so.

I suppose that perhaps Vieras reason for longing for power was to keep people from dying.

And for that very reason, she was trying to beco stronger and stronger.

I, on the other hand, was just a fool to the core who was longing to Slay the Stars without any room for such noble ideals as hers.

No matter how much strength I sought, it would be aningless if I died. Id just lose everything.

And yet, I was willing to accept such thing and force myself to move forward.

There couldnt be many of the sa kind.

Then, can I ask you one thing? If you can convince , I will take you as you wish.

The voices of those who were around the place were mixed with astonishnt.

However, Fiole didnt listen to any of them and just focused her attention on .

What do you aspire to be?

I want to be a Star Slayer. The very sa reason why Im living now is that I want to be strong, strong enough to Slay the Stars

For what reason do you want to Slay the Stars?

To prove that theStar Slayingswordsmanship is the strongest, and to show to everyone, including those who lived in the past, that my longing was the truest of them all.

I proclaid the reason why I was wielding my sword.

I see. Your magic is just very much like you. Good grief I thought you were an unexpected find, but you turned out to be a very bad ti bomb.

Fiole let out a sigh and laughed bitterly with a pretense of resignation.

I get it. If you insist that much, I wont stop you anymore. But I have just one condition, so will you listen to one last ti?

What is it?

Its simple. I know its easier said than done but dont die if you can help it. If she sees a dead body lying around, Viera will be very sad.

Its not easy being a caring sister, she said, and she turned her back to once again.

We dont have much ti left, so lets get going. Co on, Julius.