Chapter 56
Chapter 56
If I had to put my feelings into words the moment I saw it, then it would be close to a jumble between fear and happiness .
It was incredibily surreal to a mascot waving both of its arms in the magma* pond . (T/N: witten as maguma but I think it should be 'lava' . Not important . )
It's image was distorted by the heat haze to become very warped, but it was undoubtedly Toramaru 01 .
But somehow . . . . . . I want to be genuinely joyful, but with it's gleaming eyes and the way it was brightened up by the red pond he was walking on, it was seriously hard to approach .
He's alive .
And in good condition .
[Unmeow!]
Even though it went according to plan, I still trembled in relief when I heard it's heartfelt cries .
It's rather convenient that he struggled in order to get out of the pond .
In order to execute the next step of the plan, there's someone that needs to cooperate by all means .
I immediately turned to Naito-san .
"And this would be the time for Naito-san's turn!"
" . . . . . . alright, then what should I do?"
Naito-san was sedate and unconfident as she looked over the disastrous scene, but it's not that complicated .
"Let's see, I'm sorry to ask this of Naito-san, but I would like you to fight a mock battle with this giant and lose"
Just as I was thinking that she'd accept right away, Naito-san's answer was more against it than I expected .
"On purpose? That's not admirable"
Flatly said like that, I unconciously flinched .
I was just thinking on what to next when Kawazu-san extended a lifeboat .
"Can you not say it like that? When it comes to battle, to some extent, you're the only one with an established reputation"
"But . . . . . . , won't he die if he goes into battle while carrying a misconception?"
With a serious face, Naito-san clearly stated her opinion and it was quite reasonable . There are circumstances that one can't say for sure .
"You have a point but . . . . . . according to Dwarf-san, being in a frightened state on the day he has to face a Wyvern as an opponent would likely get him killed . This time is an emergency measure in order to defeat a Wyvern . . . . . . "
I myself am unsure of that but I can say it quite confidently considering the Giant's terrible reputation .
In the first place, it can't be helped because it's unmistakably dangerous .
The Giant's number one problem is his mentality, and I would have the Dwarves' consensus on that .
It's precisely because of this that I had the confidence to stage something so gaudy .
I myself don't think this is too much .
However there wouldn't be any meaning unless he could easily undestand, with one look, that the incoming attack is absolutely dangerous .
If he could take THAT and still be fine, he'd should think something along the lines of 'Huh? Wouldn't I be invincible when I'm wearing this?'
That would give some security to anyone no matter how much of a wuss he is . It should give him the courage to stand on the battlefield .
And finally, it would be perfect if it can resolve one's heart to attack .
"If he's in his right mind to fight, the Giant's power and that armor's defense would let him win against an opponent with just a flailing punch . So please?"
"I see . . . . . . however, I've never done something like this before, so I don't know if it'll go well, alright?"
As expected Naito-san added a disclaimer about her lack of confidence .
I understand that she's not very enthusiastic about it, but there's an obligation towards the Dwarves this time .
Since I have Dwarf-san's gaze on me, I put my hands together and lowered my head in respect .
"Please do it anyhow . There's only Naito-san that I can ask! I'll heal any injuries, you only have to raise his confidence! So please?"
I still thought that she wouldn't readily accept and I raised my head, then I noticed that there's something strange about Naito-san's expression .
I was left wondering what happened as she put her hands over her mouth and seemed to mumble something .
" . . . . . . can ask no one else but me"
"Hm?"
Now then, the immovable expression that she had until now had changed as she clenched her fist, and her face looked motivated .
"There's no need to lower your head, please leave it to me! Please let me meet your expectations! Definitely!"
"Oh my . . . . . . I'm happy that you said so"
Naito-san prepared her weapon in high spirits, she seems incredibly happy . There's no problem if its like this .
But uh, I think the heat had been raised too high .
Kawazu-san was quite uncomfortable, sweating buckets as he complained to me about the heat .
"Hey, That giant brat will reach here soon! Why don't you hurry up and do something about this burning hell?!"
"Oh yea, oops . Hold on a moment?"
It was indeed too much for Kawazu-san's moist body to handle .
But it's not a bad thing for Naito-san to be pumped up for this, everything's fine .
Well then, it's better to start when you're motivated .
I hurried to prepare a simulated battlefield immediately .
" . . . . . . very well, why don't you fully see the extent of which you can move"
The giant is still Toramary 01 . As for Naito-san, she could move better on a wider field in this mock battle . She then removed her helmet and equipped an undamaged sword to use .
It's a mystery why she would be that way when facing the giant as an opponent .
The difference in size between the opponents would compel a normal person to run away from the giant robot .
However, the difference between their attitude is inverted . Like dragon facing a flea .
"You may come at me whichever way you want . It's just a mock battle afterall"
[Meow . . . . . . ]
It could be that Toramaru 01 wasn't just feeling well, or it thought that letting out a cute sound is good move .
Seriousness and fighting spirit are cranked up to the maximum on Naito-san's side . Even if you say that it's not the case, but it's unmistakable that it shattered some hard-earned confidence .
"Begin!"
Please let it end well . . . . . .
While secretly praying, I gave a signal to start . The first one to make a move was Toramaru 01 .
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