Tate no Yuusha no Nariagari

Chapter 196 - Reality VS Ideal

Chapter 196: Reality VS Ideal

Gaelion: "...Foolishness"

Gaelion gazed at Ren with scornful eyes. I'm sure I have those same eyes right now, probably.

Gaelion: "Foolish one who acts superior. It is the way of the world for the strongest to be overtaken. The knowledge of the Dragon Emperor who was once the strongest speaks of such. Know that being the strongest is but a tower built from sand"

The time left is 1:30.

Gaelion: "Let that one be carved! Flames of purgatory! Prominence - Dark Nova!"

With a ka-, Gaelion unleashed a Breath with the might of a sea of flames towards Ren.

Ren: "Instant - Dragonslayer! Chain - Bind! Change Chain!"

Ren boldly fired consecutive skills, but--.

Gaelion: "Useless! Foolish Hero of the Sword!"

All of Ren's attacks were erased by the might of Breath.

Ren: "Not yet! It's not over yet!"

Ren's sword changed once again. Grow Up huh? Certainly, there was the thing with my shield of anger changing into the Wrath Shield. There is no doubt this looks just like that. In that case, the chances of Ren's sword becoming stronger are high.

Ren: "That's right. I've discovered a new technique! Rakshasa - Meteor Sword"

You just used that earlier!

Speaking as if you've just discovered a technique you've been using until now. Even by manga principles, that does not apply to techniques you've already put to use once. What is this. Really.

"For this sinner the punishment I have chosen is crushing by God's name! Using what is mine, have this one receive God's attack!"

Ren: "Goldaufstand!"

Ren raised his sword to the heavens and out of nowhere, gold and silver treasures gathered, forming a human shape in the air. Profoundly ominous, it was a gold statue made with extremely bad taste. The statue changed it's shape and descended towards Gaelion.

What happened to Rakshasa - Meteor Sword. No matter how you look aren't you using a different technique. The means are gradually becoming foul. Are you going to say this is the Greed of wanting to win.

That's...probably, a skill equal to Blutofer huh. The compensation is the caster's possessions huh. Ah, so that's why Ren's equipment is so poor?

Ren: "Take this"

Gaelion: "I can't even say I'm shocked. Decide your aim"

Naofumi: "E!?"

Rishia: "Fueeeeee!?"

Gaelion flaps his wings with a basa-, scoops up Rishia and I with both arms, and flies away. The distasteful gold statue summoned by Ren descended with the shape of a gigantic hand, but we had already escaped out of it's range. Only one minute was remaining by the way. Getting quite irritated, I'm at my limit.

Naofumi: "Oi. Hurry and finish it"

Rishia: "Fueeee"

Gaelion: "Fumu, the conclusion has already been reached"

Naofumi: "What?"

Gaelion: "Did you think I was only breathing flames?"

While I was wondering what he was saying, the sky was dyed red. What, a sphere that looked like meteorite magic fell from the sky in a second.

Ren: "Ku..."

The statue Ren made instantly fell apart.

Gaelion: "Well then, Hero of the Shield. You surely understand what you must do"

Naofumi: "Indeed"

Though there isn't much time left, it's not that I won't do it. Gaelion even left the best part. Letting me deal the finishing blow.

Kukuku, how long I have been eagerly waiting for this moment.

Naofumi: "Shield Prison!"

The shield's cage appeared towards Ren who was trying to escape. Oh, Shield Prison's range is longer than before. Is it an effect of the Wrath Shield?

A gan gan sound came from inside. Ma, the Ren now will take a couple seconds to destroy it. Just that much time is plenty.

Naofumi: "Change Shield (Attack)!"

Let's change to the Spike Shield. With a bashin-, damage was inflicted on Ren.

Naofumi: "Well then"

Letting loose Iron Maiden would be fine, but.... The sun created by Gaelion had already fell towards Ren in an instant.

Ren: "Gyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa--"

The shield's prison was destroyed, Ren's scream and a flash like the sun enveloped the area.

The flash seemed to go on for eternity. It actually lasted probably 5 seconds.

Gaelion: "The short time it lasts relative to it's cost is a demerit"

We landed on the burnt ground. Ah, the Wrath Shield has been changed to another shield for a while now. I am not dumb enough to maintain the transformation with less than thirty seconds. With that said, Gaelion returned to the size of four meters.

Naofumi: "Wouldn't there not be a trace remaining?"

Gaelion: "I had no intention of holding back. If he is to die from this, then that is merely the extent of his existence"

Rishia: "Fueee...the Hero of the Sword has been killedd"

Hmm. Nothing to do with me.

Ren: "Guha..."

Turning to face the voice, aside from being burned black Ren was physically fine, while his mask fell after being charred and broken.

Naofumi: "Tough, huh-"

Quite sturdy, this guy. Was it the influence of the Curse Series? Just vanish without leaving a trace after receiving such a flashy attack. Good grief....

Naofumi: "Well then, Gaelion"

Gaelion: "Umu"

Gaelion gently stepped on the fallen Ren, opened his mouth widely towards the head, prepared his fangs and--.

"What are you doing!"

Female knight shouted as she approached.

Naofumi: "What, you say, just giving Ren the finishing blow?"

Female Knight: "If the hero can be captured then capture him!"

Naofumi: "He might run away though"

Female Knight: "Was that not why all paths of escape were made invalid!"

Naofumi: "Ha! I accepted the request to subjugate the bandit boss, not to capture the Hero of the Sword"

Female Knight: "What you are saying is sophism!"

Female knight glares sternly at Gaelion with a ki-. Gaelion did not care and was about to bite.

"Stop!"

This time it was Taniko who came and raised her voice at Gaelion.

Taniko: "That's not good Gaelion! Certainly that person is my father's enemy but, you can't do such a thing!"

Naofumi: "What are you saying! That guy is an evil to this world! More people will meet disaster if he's not killed!"

I shouted, and Taniko just shook her head objecting with a bunbun sound.

Taniko: "If we kill this person, next time it might be us who are killed. I don't want something like that!"

Naofumi: "No problem! Even if this guy is killed there will be those who rejoice but none who would mourn!"

Taniko: "That's not possible!"

Good grief, Taniko's righteousness is depressing. How much do you think I've wanted to make this guy drink boiling water.

Atla: "Wyndia-san, that is mistaken"

Taniko: "Eh?"

Atla: "If you show hostility once, you can no longer withdraw"

Taniko: "Why is that!"

Atla: "If you have sympathy now, the debt will someday fall on Naofumi-sama"

Atla spoke with an unusually strong tone. Come to think of it, Atla is from the Hakuko...they were a war-minded species if I recall. Also taking from what I've heard Fohl say, the chances that they have the mindset of a military family is high. Either way, more than Taniko's idealistic words, I feel more familiarity with Atlas' views.

Atla: "I will answer contrarily. Even if this person is not harmed now, the hatred will not cease"

Female Knight: "Atla, what are you saying!"

Atla: "Then I wish to inquire, why is there a grudge between this person and Naofumi-sama?"

Female Knight: "Hah...?"

Atla: "Unfortunately, I do not wish to understand all of Naofumi-sama's thoughts. However, the gentle Naofumi-sama has been made to go this far. I think they are quite an evil person. And if this person is a hindrance to Naofumi-sama, I would gladly dirty my hands"

Female Knight: "You...that idea is dangerous!"

Atla: "Please say anything you wish. However, I will continue to stay by Naofumi-sama's side no matter what"

Atla and Female Knight started glaring at each other. Though I say that, Atla can't see.

Rishia: "Fuee...let's stop this..."

Rishia was just getting flustered and wandering around with oro oro uru uru sounds. Things like idealism and realism, either way is fine.

Right now, I want to kill Ren.

Naofumi: "Gaelion! Give the finishing blow!"

And, as I was giving the order, Gaelion who changed to young dragon mode flew towards me.

Naofumi: "Why did you return. Quickly kill him!"

Because Taniko was here, he whispered near my ear while acting playfully.

Gaelion: "I also had that intention. I recalled something"

Naofumi: "What?"

Gaelion: "Carelessly killing a hero must not be done. The Seven Stars are still fine, but something unthinkable will happen if it is one of the four saints...supposedly. That much is firmly engraved on the few fragments as something that must be prevented"

Naofumi: "Don't lose your nerves from the kid's words! This good-for-nothing dragon!"