Volume 3 Chapter 48 Now That I Think About It, It’s Just a Thing of the Past, Said So.
"Stop it! Minori!"
I shouted loudly to stop my sister, who jumped out from behind the rock and attacked Emerada.
However, the blade did not stop and swung down towards the Elf Dark Mage.
A metal sound, "clank," echoed through the plain along the town street.
"Wow, wow, you've really gotten reckless, Minori."
"Ugh...!"
Even though she showed a big opening, Emerada was smiling confidently, using her staff, which was longer than her own height, to block Minori's attack.
It seems being a former First Rank Adventurer is not just for show if she can easily take Minori's attack.
Minori jumped back without making further attacks.
As if not allowing that, golden tentacles that grew from the ground chased after her, trying to pierce her left chest──but they were repelled by an invisible wall, and she couldn't be invaded.
"Tch, that defensive barrier's magic stone... so annoying."
Emerada clicked her tongue and lowered the tentacles.
"Did you say 'that defensive barrier's magic stone'?"
That means she recognizes the <Magic Stone of Great Absolute>.
"Why are you stopping me, Big Bro Ryuuji?"
Minori complained to me without looking at me... but I had my own circumstances.
It would be a problem if I got attacked.
"Emerada, I would like to talk first."
"Talk? I was just attacked, you know?"
"That was a misunderstanding, I'm sorry."
"A misunderstanding, huh... It doesn't sound too convincing when you've surrounded me like this..."
Even though Emerada apologized sincerely, she responded with a playful shrug of her shoulders.
So, she already know about the hidden soldiers, huh?
I ignored what Emerada said and silently drew my sword from my waist, offering it to her.
"...What is that?"
"This is Abel's sword. It's the only thing I could bring back from his belongings. I got it from the Raudinger Adventurer Guild."
I answered Emerada, who asked with suspicion.
This sword was something I received from Mr. Wolf when I said, "I trust Emerada."
It is presumed that Emerada became a Dark Mage out of despair after Abel was killed.
So, I thought that if we could regain even a little of her memory, she might be able to turn back.
"Beltlam, the former Marquis, who is Abel's enemy, has already been executed, and there is no one left for you to take your grudge out on. But hurting unrelated people is not right, is it? Please, return to the kind 'teacher' you once were."
I said this with a pleading heart.
Minori and Suzu, who didn't understand the situation, showed confusion behind Emerada, but they seemed to have no intention of interfering any further and did not move.
Emerada had a stunned expression as she watched everything I did, but that turned into one filled with sorrow, and she looked down.
"........."
"...Emerada..."
Perhaps she was regretting something, as Emerada remained still with her head down.
However, her shoulders began to shake, and what I heard next was──surprisingly, it was a suppressed laugh.
"Hehehe..., Abel, huh. I really did have such a lover."
"I really did have such a lover," is it?
What is this guy talking about?
"...So what about it?"
"...What did you say?"
Even though I thought I shouldn't show any weakness, I couldn't help but feel confused when I saw the face of my crazy-looking mentor with a mad smile plastered on.
Does this mean Emerada wasn't moving out of despair from Abel's death?
Emerada let out a small sigh, as if to say "How ridiculous," and turned her fixed gaze towards me.
It was like she was drunk.
In reality, she was probably intoxicated by some evil cult.
"The reason I became Abnella's apostle might be because of that incident, but──now it's just a thing of the past. So──"
Just as Emerada was about to say something, golden tentacles suddenly shot up from the ground surrounding her, all attacking me at once.
However, they were easily deflected by the power of the Great Magic Stone of Diamond.
During that time, Emerada had begun some kind of chant.
In a hurry, Minori tried to slash at them, but was blocked by a wall of tentacles.
Suzu also quickly started her chant, but Emerada would probably be faster.
"Servant Calling!"
As soon as Emerada finished her chant, Adiliana and Ferron appeared inside the barrier surrounded by tentacles.
I expected it, but I guess they are usually kept away.
"Adiliana, you take care of the nearby little trees, and Ferron, deal with Minori and Suzu, I'm──"
Emerada, giving orders to her 2 minions, looked at me with a big, crazy smile.
"Now, Ryuuji. I want you to show me just how strong you've become."
"...Fine, I'll make you regret not attacking with 3 of you."
I made such a bold declaration and tightly gripped the hilt of Abel's sword.
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