[I’ve finished changing my clothes, Touka-dono.]
It seems that Seras has already finished changing clothes.
Currently, we are already away from the corpses of the Black Dragon Knights.
We are still inside the forest though.
Turning towards her, I spoke.
[I’m sorry about your previous clothes.]
Seras says while arranging the creases on her clothes.
[No, I still have a spare with the same design as that.]
Seras’ previous clothes were torn apart.
There were some blood sticking in the tears of the clothing.
Her clothing was soaked in the blood of the Black Dragon Knights.
Then, the bloodstained clothing was torn apart.
The torn parts were also scattered around a bit.
Also, I’ve left some trails leading to the direction where we’re going to.
Seras also made bloody footprints leading deep into the forest.
[It’s highly likely that they would see through it right away, but it would be fine as long as they bewilder their onlookers.]
It’s as if Seras was seriously injured after her battle.
Our purpose was just that.
“Seras Ashrain is injured! With how serious this bleeding looks like, she shouldn’t be able to make it far!”
I want to make them think something like this.
It would be even better if this information about her being seriously injured would spread.
The eyes of the people would then be directed towards the “injured person”.
[Now then, as for our plans hereafter… I would take you with me towards the Golden Demon Zone just as we planned.]
Seras’s hand that were moving about in preparation for our departure suddenly stops.
[Is it really fine?]
[Just as I said, I helped not just because I needed an escort. If you don’t have any problem, then there won’t be problem here.]
It looks like she still has some things hanging in her mind.
As expected, she must have been afraid that she caused me unnecessary trouble.
[……………]
The death of Civit and the others would be circulated outside the country soon.
However, would they think that Seras killed them all alone?
Perhaps, those imaginative ones would think that she might have a collaborator.
I expect that Civit’s case would eventually get the goddess’ attention.
There’s also a possibility that they might come to know of my existence.
That aforementioned Investigation Team may have already reported something to her.
There was a change in the Disposal Ruins, or something like that.
They may notice someday that Mimori Touka had returned alive from that place.
At least, these actions may only happen on the premise that they’ve known of my existence.
I want to avoid making hopeful assumptions as much as possible.
With sufficient preparation, you won’t feel anxious.
I must always be prepared for the worst that could happen.
[Hmm?]
A howl?
Must be a wolf huh…
I wonder if they had gathered around those corpses.
Fumu…
For the beasts, these corpses were just food.
If these corpses were tattered after being devoured by these beasts, the cause of their death might be blurry for those who would find them later.
I remembered about that “abnormality” in the Mills Ruins.
Their mysterious death from my Poison skill may be associated from that abnormality in the Mills Ruins.
However, if the corpse were to be severely tattered after being devoured by the beasts, they might not associate it with the abnormality.
In other words, they might become a convenient cover for my Abnormal State Skill.
The probability of being noticed by the goddess would also be lowered.
I wanted to leave that place as quickly as possible.
That’s why, I couldn’t have any leeway to disguise the cause of their death.
However, as a result of quickly leaving that place, it seems that the beasts have arrived in that place and provided sufficient camouflage for me.
I think it was lucky for me that the stage is in this forest.
I quickly said the same thing to Seras earlier.
That I don’t intend to deviate from our original plan.
After saying so, Seras finally submitted.
[I understand. If Touka-dono himself said so, I will not mention it again. Instead, please use my life as you please.]
Seras placed her hand over her chest.
She’s in a pose that kind of looks like a knight that’s making her vow.
From the start, her character might have been suitable for those knights who have sworn their loyalty…
Seras finally finishes the preparation for her luggage.
[Now then, let’s hurry on. It seems that the Five Dragon Warriors still have that “Heroic Blood Killer” left. I heard from the rumors that his outstanding talent might make him eventually surpass even “The Humanity’s Strongest”. It seems he’s belligerent and bloodthirsty, and he was said to be envious of the other Five Dragon Warriors—]
With a suspicious expression on his face, Seras spoke.
[…Touka-dono, what’s the matter?]
I inadvertently put my hand over my mouth.
[Are the size of the dragons ridden by the Five Dragon Warriors different from the other black dragons?]
[Eh? Y- Yes…]
I tried recalling things from my memory.
[I may have probably— crushed him earlier.]
[Eh?]
[Haven’t I mentioned earlier that I’ve killed the other black dragons I’ve met on my way towards that place where I met you earlier? Along with them, I’ve met this belligerent dragon knight who attacked me as soon as he saw me. His black dragon was comparably larger compared to the others. I think it’s as big as the dragons the other Five Dragon Warriors were riding on. His armor was also different compared to the other dragon knights.]
I didn’t really know his name.
All these times, I thought he was just another deputy.
Grimm Ritter.
If I remember correctly, Civit called him as such.
So, that’s Schweiz’s son huh…
Now that I think about it, it really might have been him.
I could see some similarities in his face with Schweiz.
[I think there’s no mistaking it, that man really is the “Heroic Blood Killer”. That’s why, you could say that we shouldn’t have to worry about the Five Dragon Warriors again.]
Yes.
They were already done for.
If it’s just those other four members of the Five Dragon Warriors…
They would be an easier enemy compared to the Soul Eater.
Even if I’m fighting against the “Heroic Blood Killer”.
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