Chapter 70 The Malice He Exposed Under The Moon.
In the end, they were just a bunch of nobodies.
No matter how many people gathered, they couldn't beat someone truly strong. There's only so much you can push that kind of logic.
"Hey, hey, hey! What happened to all that bravado from earlier?"
"Ugh...!"
All she could do was grit her teeth.
There were 11 of them. The reinforcements Powell called had Shura in a deadly spot.
Individually, none of them were a match for Shura. But there were just too many of them.
Magic, swords, spears, bows. The sheer amount of attacks was overwhelming, forcing Shura to defend herself.
"Haha! What a pathetic dance, huh? You're just a commoner; you can't even keep up with the steps required to be a man's escort, can you?
"You coward! You're doing nothing yourself!"
"No, this is a purge! I've set up this stage to teach you, the ignorant one, a lesson. I'm doing a great job! Calling me a coward is unacceptable, you wild horse!"
"What do you mean 'job'? This is all just your twisted grudge!"
What kind of man, relying on sheer numbers, puffs his chest out in pride?
"Well said, Lord Senegal. Yes, the noble class is something to be respected just by existing. A commoner like you shouldn't dare to oppose us."
"To hell with the knight society. The right people should hold the right positions for society to function. I'll make sure you understand that."
But he, no, they felt no shame. In fact, they probably thought they were doing the right thing. To them, those who don't respect themselves are worthless.
"Don't get cocky!!!"
"What──cough!?"
"Lord Negidatta!? You ugly! How dare you, a commoner, speak to us noble class like that...!"
"You've been loud since earlier, you thick makeup!"
"Ugh!"
But Ash Valkyrie wouldn't just sit there and be humiliated. She struck the sword hilt into the approaching noble class and silenced the loud woman with a kick. She didn't forget to step on their faces for the insults she received.
"You scoundrel, how dare you! Everyone, attack together! 'Fool around, play, scatter!'"
"'Sing, sing, blue waters!'"
"'Burn, burn, the beginning of red!'"
She managed to knock out two of them, but the opening she created was huge.
The wicked ones chanted together to show that Shura's counterattack was just a brief flash.
"'Sylph's Play!'"
"'Undine's Song!'"
"'Claw of Ifrit!'"
(This is bad...)"
Green blades. Red claws. Blue torrents.
The 3 colors of magic unleashed at once were impossible to handle.
Shura jumped back to avoid them. But after fighting so many, her movements were sluggish.
"Cough!"
Then, the shockwave from the magic hit her, slamming Shura against the wall.
* * *
"Ha, ha, finally on your knees!"
"Kuhehe. There was no way a commoner could win against the great noble class."
"Hihihihihi! The Ash Valkyrie is in such a sorry state! Isn't it tempting? Are you inviting us?"
"Ugh..."
The shock on her back wouldn't go away.
Seeing Shura struggle to stand, Ruzure and the others cheered in ugly triumph.
Shouk grinned at Shura, whose clothes were torn and disheveled from the repeated attacks.
"Don't mess with me... Who do you think you are to treat me like this...!"
"You really are a pitiful girl. Even in this state, you still want to resist?"
"Unfortunately for you, I'd rather die than show you any kindness, no matter how miserable I get...!"
"...Tch. I don't like you either!"
"Ugh!"
Despite being beaten up, Shura stood tall, and her red eyes annoyed them. It felt familiar. The same light that strong people give off.
Shura groaned as Shouk kicked her shoulder. But there was a man looking down at her with even darker emotions.
"How charming. Hmph, what are you pretending to be pure for? You're just a whore who seduced that guy!"
"...?"
"That guy is slow, but he's not the type to stand up to people. Since ancient times, women have changed men. You tricked him and made him like that, didn't you?"
"What are you talking about..."
"──I'm saying it's all your fault!"
Suddenly, Ruzure exploded with anger, and the area went silent.
It wasn't just Shura who was shocked; Shouk, Powell, and even the noble class reinforcements were all taken aback by Ruzure's sudden change.
But Ruzure didn't stop; he kept going, like a fire had been lit inside him.
"He was obedient. He was always behind me, doing whatever I said. But that changed. It happened suddenly, without any warning!"
"...What are you talking about?"
"Don't play dumb! You did something to him, didn't you? Did you use some brainwashing item? Or did you seduce him with your disgusting body? How dare you, with your low status, take my pawn away from me! You witch!"
It was like he was accusing a witch at a guillotine.
Because of her, Hiiro changed. But Shura didn't understand at all.
Since the first time Shura met Hiiro, he was always the same. She couldn't believe that Hiiro's strong mind would change just because of someone like her.
"So I'll hurt you to show him. To make him understand how scary it is to go against me. To make him realize how wrong it is to betray me! Then he'll wake up...!"
(What's wrong with this guy? He's acting so weird...)
To Shura, Ruzure's words made no sense. Hurting her wouldn't change Hiiro. It was completely off the mark.
"Now, give him back to me...!"
"Don't mess with me...!"
It was real. Ruzure's twisted obsession was real. He truly believed that if he could break Shura, he could get Hiiro back.
But Shura had made a promise. To Hiiro and to herself.
She would definitely save Hiiro Merifar. That's why she couldn't lose to Ruzure here.
"I promised. I said I would save him. So I can't lose to you guys...!"
"Ugh, this girl is still moving...!"
Gathering all her strength, Shura pushed Shouk away.
Even though her body was numb from the shock, she forced herself to stand up.
"Hmph. You really think you can win against us in this situation?"
"...Of course. I won't stop until I beat you guys──!"
In front of her was a group of cowards. The odds were completely against her.
Still, she readied her sword. She steeled her heart.
Like tracing a back she had seen before.
Shura faced forward, ready to challenge the deadly situation.
But.
"──Huh?"
What stopped Shura from facing danger was a strong back she had just traced.
"Seriously. You're getting all worked up like I've never seen before. When did you get so salty, ice queen?"
Yes. Don't forget.
"Yo, you lowlifes. Quit causin' a ruckus in this desolate spot."
In the dark world, a bright light shone through.
"W-What...?"
"W-What are you doing here...?"
"N-No way. Why are you here...?"
In the moment of crisis for those she wanted to save.
The hero's song echoed.
"Huh? Why, you ask? 'Cause I'm Hiiro, you fools!"
A hero who dreams of being a hero, now just a single man.
But his presence already carried the aura of a brave red warrior.
"──I am Hiiro!"
Hiiro Merifar has arrived.
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