Chapter 56 Ruthless
(Huh? What's going on while I was sleeping? And who are you? Why are you holding me like it's no big deal?)
(...What in the...? Where's this voice coming from?! It sounds like it's right next to me...)
(Hey, hello! Why are you looking around so much? I'm right here! The thing you're holding is me!)
(Holding you? Wait, am I talking about this metal pipe?! A talking pipe?! What kind of crazy stuff is this?!)
Dear Goddess,
Honestly, this is happening way too fast for me to keep up. I just grabbed a metal pipe that was lying around, and now it's talking? What a crazy coincidence.
(Ugh, you're so loud. Can you keep it down? I just woke up.)
(Sorry... wait, what the heck are you?! Some kinda freaky fairy or somethin'?! Quollio never said nothin' about anythin' like this, so spill!)
The metal pipe is complaining in my head. What even are you?
Maybe I missed some info about stuff like this before.
But still, a talking metal pipe? That feels so weird.
(By the way... Wait, how do you know what I'm thinkin'?! I haven't even opened my mouth yet!)
(You're wondering if I can understand you? Of course! We don't need words to communicate.)
(elepathy, huh? Sounds like a total myth... until now.)
(Hehe, right? Oh wait, look out! Look in front of you!)
"────!"
"Huh? In front of me... Whoa, watch out!"
Oh right, I'm in the middle of a dangerous situation!
I see a sword from Shura just barely miss my face, and I wipe the cold sweat and blood off my forehead.
I got so distracted by this crazy talking pipe that I almost got hurt. That was close!
(...Wow, it seems like I'm caught up in a really interesting situation.)
(What the bloody heck? I know I said it, but this is no joke!)
(Really? To me, this is hilarious!)
(Why's that?! Are you some kinda psycho freak?)
(Hahaha! Well, since I'm having fun, maybe I'll help you out a bit. You seem okay with holding me.)
(Wait, what do you mean okay? Are you really gonna help me out?! I'm in a right ol' pickle here! Can you do somethin' about this?!)
(Hmm... that depends on you!)
What a surprise. This random metal pipe I picked up is going to help me.
But seriously, why? What is this thing? Why is it here in this ruined place? And why is it so helpful?
I have so many questions. I don't get it at all.
But I'm in such a tight spot that I'd grab onto anything for help. It feels a bit too convenient, but isn't that what being the protagonist is all about?
Protagonist power, yay!
...And also,
"I will protect you... this time, the director and everyone...!"
"..." (Shura...)
Hearing Shura's desperate words made me bite my lip.
It's kind of ironic. Shura. From the moment I saw her, she had this amazing presence. I knew she was my rival.
I thought we'd fight during the selection exam. But I never expected our fated battle to happen like this.
(...Ah, Ms. Metal Pipe.)
(Hey, what's with that ugly name? I have a cool name, "Ruthless (Kyouaku)"!)
(Ruthless? That's a pretty intense name... but whatever. I'll call you Ruthless. And I'm Hiiro Merifar. Lend me your power, will ya?)
(You got it!)
I also felt excited.
Facing a crisis and gaining new power?
This is what you call a power-up event!
It's the perfect moment to shine. I have to give it my all.
Right, Hiiro?
That's right, after all the 18 years I've lived!
"With the red power belt on my arm──[Earth Meging (Megingjörð)]!
I said it as a cheer for myself, and red tattoos appeared on both my arms.
I couldn't help but smile because I felt a surge of power and realized I had proven a theory.
(Yes! Bingo! It looks like that guy's black magic updates the status effects every time it sings!)
I figured out why Shura wasn't in silence anymore. I guessed that the "song" automatically updates the status effects, and it seems I was right.
Maybe the mind control song can only target one person, or there could be other reasons.
But since I still don't know much about this world, figuring out the truth right now is impossible for me.
(As long as it works, I don't care. Don't sweat the small stuff. Focus, me!)
What matters is not the logic. It's the reality in front of my eyes. If I'm curious, I can just ask Quollio when we get back to home.
That's right. We're going back.
We'll win, get Shura back, and return to Western Country together in victory.
Otherwise... no one will call me a hero.
"Alright, let's move out, evil! I'm raisin' the flag for our counterattack!"
(Yes, yes, sir!)
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