Chapter 22: Strange power

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Seriously, it was a girl?

Raid trembled with laughter.

I guess it must be so since I cant feel anything coming from him,but you, youre different arent you. You have an amazing magical power, I can tell.

Toa I called at her back.

Im fine, Masamune you stay back. She didnt turn around to look at me.

I conveyed that if it got dangerous I would intervene as Toa drew her sword and set herself.

I see, theres no chance. I can tell at a glance thats a drilling technique.

I, of course, had no idea as I knew nothing about swords.

Raid please listen! Sierra called. Theyre my friends. I met them on the way back to the capital! Theyve helped me so much!

Well then, Im sorry to put you through the trouble. Raid laughed through his nose.

Persuasion was meaningless.

Now! Here I come! He dashed toward Toa.

Toa set her sword and the sound from the swords crossing rang out across the open space.

Toa had parried the large scythe, a dexterous feat.

This wont do the trick Im afraid, use the magic from before!

Raid appeared irritated at Toas sword technique.

[Fire Armor]

Raids body became covered in fire. Sierra continued calling for him to stop but he acted as if he couldnt hear her.

Oops almost forgot.

He concentrated on the blade of his scythe and it too was enveloped in flames. The scythe covered in flames was swung at Toa and she parried once again.

Guh.

It didnt go like it had before, the moment the blades touched, fire leapt out scorching Toas arm.

Toa! I couldnt help shouting.

Im OK.

Why didnt she use magic? She was being prompted to use it but all she said was Im OK.

The blunt sword wont be able to stop my scythe.

Dont know if you dont try.

Toa was breathing heavily. As I thought, it was painful. The fire made it impossible to parry completely, at this rate she was just a target for the scythe.

Come on, quit fucking with me. Theres no way you killed it with just this sword! Use your magic!

This is my full power. Toa wouldnt use magic.

Well, apparently you want to die.

Raid moved toward Toa leaking killing intent.

Toa!

I had intended to leave it to her, but I cant wait any longer. I bent forward but a stranger appeared before us at that time.

Whats going on here?

Raids movements stopped.

Dont get in my way.

Isnt that my line? The new guy said. What are you doing here Raid?

The stranger questioned Raid as he paused.

Toa! I rushed over to her. Once I had arrived I immediately used magic to heal her leaving no traces of the burn behind.

Are you OK?

. Yeah.

Its good that there is no wound left but why didnt you use magic?

My magic would damage the surroundings.

. I was speechless.

There were houses surrounding the area that obviously had people living in them. She was worried that if she used her magic she would cause harm.

Im sorry.. I. Sierra appeared upset.

Dont worry about it, you havent done anything wrong. I figured sooner or later something like this would happen.

I remembered Shawns words advising me to hide my powers.

Reinhardt its her! She killed the nootkerane!

And?

What do you mean and ? I just said she

We havent decided if they were enemies yet or not. As it stands they were just fulfilling a monster extermination request.

If thats the case then why did they run away? There was no reason to run was there? The answer is simple! They are guilty of something!

Youre just assuming things.

You just dont understand! Raid was frustrated. Hey asshole! What the fuck are you a priest?

.. Healer.

Youre His mouth fell open, and then he began to laugh uproariously. Youre a healer? Hahaha I see! So thats why I couldnt feel anything from you! Youre a fuckin healer!

This person reminded me of Saeki.

Raid laughed as he looked down at us appearing triumphant. However there was someone there who did not ignore Raids silliness.

Cant feel.anything?

Reinhardt looked at the boy in front of him and his question was answered.

What the hell? That should be

Hey, you!

Reinhardt spoke to Masamune but

Reinhardt! If you arent going to help stay there and shut up!

Raid set the large scythe and rushed over.

Ill take care of both of them!

With that he swung the blade at Masamune.

Stop Raid that guys-!

If you dont have the balls then just shut up!

But the scythe never reached Masamune. What Reinhardt had been worried about happened in an instant. The whole are shook and a cloud of sand flew into the air. Someone stood in the center of the cloud. However viability was bad and there was no way to tell who it was.

As the sand cleared away and viability returned Reinhardt stood astonished. The entire space had now become a crater. Not to mention the center of said crater, because there sat Raid. Half buried in the ground and unconscious with the whites of his eyes showing.

What The.. Fuck?

Reinhardt was at a loss for words. However, he understood. What happened, who did it, Reinhardt knew. Because as the cloud of sand cleared Masamune became visible as he stared down at Raid.

So in other words, you are the one who actually killed the nootkerane.

Masamune! That was Toas voice.

She should have been standing next to Masamune but somehow she was now on the edge of space the were in along with Sierra. Reinhardt could see that they were uninjured.

You moved those two out of danger, and slammed Raid into the ground. All in an instant

Well, not exactly. All Masamune did was hit him, but it became clear that Reinhardt couldnt see his movements.

I see

Reinhardts hand naturally moved to the sword at his waist.

In that case I better prepare for the worst. In the name of the Royal White Knights I will face you here.

He pointed his sword at Masamune.

Please wait! Reinhardt!

Sierra rushed forward intervening.

Please listen this is all a misunderstanding! Masamune-dono is my friend! Hes not an enemy! Please Reinhardt, lower your sword!

Reinhardt knew this before the attempt to persuade him. With Sierras line of site centered directly on him, he began to doubt his actions. They were not enemies, Sierras words brought him back to a cool state of mind. Reinhardt stared at his sword, beyond which was Masamune.

Well then, how do you explain this? He pointed at the wide space they were standing in that had now sunken to become a crater.

However the reply seemed to convey agitation.

Thats because Raid injured Toa-dono and Masamune-dono he, well.. He.

In reality Reinhardt was quite clever, he had known all of this from the moment he arrived. However the abnormality of Masamunes power had made him lose his composure.

This was all due to Raids arbitrary violence. He had probably wanted to know how his power measured up and confirm theirs. Thus, he had attacked. Telling himself that Reinhardt managed to stay calm.

Sorry, I got a bit worked up. He said, and to Sierras relief lowered his sword.

Earlier, how did you know?

Raid said he didnt feel anything from you, but thats impossible. Everyone one, no matter who it is, possesses magical power. No matter how small the power may be you can still feel it. Although there is an exception.

An exception?

When the others magical power is far above your own.

Reinhardt vaguely acknowledged Masamunes power.

If its just a small difference you can still feel it. In other words only a huge difference has this effect. Still, weve done something unforgivable, stopping him was my responsibility.

Im not too worried about it. The voice betrayed no emotion. However we dont want to stand out, we just want to be ordinary adventurers and collect our reward.

The reward will be paid at a later date, but I wont say anything about this. However I must report to the kingdom, I will say that two adventurers were supporting Sierra and it was Sierras kill. Is that alright with everyone?

Yeah, thats OK.

May I take Raid with me? Reinhardt pointed to the man still half buried in the ground. Hes still my subordinate.

Go ahead.

Reinhardt threw Raid over his shoulder and remembering something turned back to Masamune.

Your name was Masamune?

. I was stunned by the way he suddenly spoke cordially to me.

Well then Masamune, Im sorry for the trouble weve caused, I hope we can meet again at a later date. Reinhardt arbitrarily decided to use that name.

Leaving those words behind leaving me looking out over the square.

Am I going to be billed for this?

With a bitter laugh Sierra collapsed to the ground in relief.

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