NABC Chapter 128
Chapter 128
Side Story: Sauradite 3 (Part 2)
“Gyaaaaaaahhhh!!”
The Nemo guild members were falling for my traps, one after another. Basically, it was a pitfall. Not just any pitfall, though! It was simple, but effective, that’s why I loved it. You can’t forget the basics of traps!
“Wyatt! It’s coming from above!”
“Okay!”
Those who managed to avoid the trap were being dealt with by the twins and the others. No one had entered the guild yet. Ludo’s threads were proof of that.
I continued to fulfill my duty, while keeping an eye on Juma. I couldn’t help but to worry. Because Juma was...
“What, that’s it?”
“Shut up...! I’m not done yet!”
The weight and speed of Juma’s greatsword should have been devastating. It was true that it would be hard to even see his attacks. And yet, Razield was taking them all head-on, and even had the composure to counterattack. Juma was durable, so he never defended. So he was taking all those attacks head-on, but...
“Gah...!”
“You haven’t changed at all, since we were kids. You’re still... weak.”
“Damn it...! I’m not, I’m not done yet!!”
It was practically a one-sided battle. Even though Juma was the one attacking! Ahhh, that’s why I’d told him to learn some defense!
As I was anxiously observing the situation, I sensed someone approaching from inside the guild. Oh, it’s Carter and Maille. It was rare to see these two non-combatants coming all the way here. I wondered what it was and asked.@@@@
“Me... uh...!”
“It seems that we have a message from Lady Meg, through a spirit.”
“From Meg-chan?”
I see, so Maille had come to interpret. It was strange, no one really understood Carter’s speech, but Maille did, perfectly. But this wasn’t the time for that!
“I’ll explain. I heard about it on the way here. I’m amazing, aren’t I!? Beautiful and efficient!”
“Yeah, yeah, just hurry up with the report!”
It’s true that Maille’s capable, but he takes forever to get to the point when he goes off on a tangent. I cut him off and listened to the report.
“The Demon King’s rampaging!?”
“Ooooooooraaaaaaaahhhhh!!!”
“Like an idiot who only remembers one thing...nuh!?”
Juma, who’d stood up, soared through the air and unleashed a powerful attack towards Razield. It was similar to his previous attacks, and yet completely different. He took all of Razield’s blue flames head-on, his momentum not slowing down at all.
“Juma, you see... he’s an idiot. And because he’s an idiot, his attacks are predictable. That’s why he can’t beat Gil, Schlie, or Nika.”
Juma’s greatsword slammed into Razield’s stomach for the first time. He was sent flying, crashing through several houses. Even a durable oni wouldn’t be as durable as Juma, so his bones must be shattered. My condolences.
“So basically, when something triggers him, his attacks become incredibly powerful. ...He’s an idiot?”
“That’s right. He’s an idiot.”
Reki, looking exasperated, was watching Razield, who’d been sent flying. I understand how he feels. This time, his trigger was protecting his pride as an older brother. He’d produced better results than I’d expected. It was both gratifying and... ridiculous.
“Idiots are the strongest, in a lot of ways.”
“In a lot of ways, huh...”
We couldn’t help but stare blankly into the distance. Honestly. I’m deducting those house repairs from his pay!
“...Found ya. You nasty little runts.”
I heard a familiar voice from behind. Reki immediately shielded me with his body, facing the person who’d spoken.
“How are you doing, Epink?”
“T-Thanks to you! I’m here for revenge!”
Oh my, the type who holds a grudge. I figured it would be a rematch and braced myself, but...
“...I’ll handle this.”
“Haaah!? A brat, after that halfling!? I always get the boring opponents!!”
Reki doesn’t like to do anything troublesome. He would usually just run away with me in situations like this. I wonder what had changed. ...Could it be that he’s still angry about Epink trying to kidnap Meg-chan? No way...
“It’s fine, you’d have to defeat us anyway. What an annoying guy.”
“I’m the annoying one!? You cheeky brat!!”
Reki’s an adult, you know, even though he doesn’t look it. But whatever, this would be good experience for him. I prepared some traps, just in case, and then went to observe their battle from a distance.