Chapter 43: The day the country disappeared

Its over, but now I have to ask. Do you guys really want me to join you?

I asked, looking back over my shoulder but none if them answered.

You can tell just by looking cant you? Im not a good man. Im not here to deal out justice like you three. Do you still want me as a comrade?

Nito, youre misunderstanding something.

The first person to open their mouth was Sieg.

Misunderstanding?

Were not here to bring justice to anyone, if we were we wouldnt kill anyone. This is an inquisition.

Contrary to just moments before it soon turned into a scene where they seemed to be incapable of not talking.

Our actions are nothing more than self righteousness, but I do believe they have meaning. During the time it took for us to bring judgment to Aries and Johannes, the number of casualties increased. One of which was you.

And the war?

Those that died in the war are also among the casualties. Because of this even if we didnt come to judge them, there would have been an inquisition against them someday. In war soldiers die and new ones must be recruited eventually forcing them to pull recruits from nearby villages. Worse than that they performed a hero summoning. There was a lot of suffering involved in the downfall of Aries and Johannes.

What youre saying is correct but thats not what I was trying to say. I killed them purely because of the grudge I held against them. Surely by now you understand the circumstances of that grudge.

You are a summoned hero brought here by the summoning. Someone from another world.

Correct.

Sieg closed his mouth but he appeared to be thinking.

Nito I dont think of you in that way.

After a while Sieg spoke again.

Eliza and Alford were the same. You were just in pain.

So youre saying that being In pain means you can do whatever you want?

What you did was worrisome but I could tell it was necessary for you to do. Youll never forget what happened today and youll carry it on your back for as long as you live. However, Im sure you were prepared for that.

True, it was necessary but, why wont my heart calm down? I dont think its regret, I definitely dont regret killing them. So, if its not regret what is the emotion?

We kill people that others are incapable of killing, you dont have to be a good person to do that. So from here on out, Id like to ask you to help us.

The three of them bowed their heads but, am I really such an important existence to them?

But if the question is whether or not what I did was correct. Im definitely in the wrong.

I mumbled to myself without realizing, why, why am I feeling regret?

Dont worry about it.

It was Alford who said that with a smile.

I for one am relieved that you killed Aries. After all, shes most likely the one who killed my mother.

Alford couldnt keep the sadness he felt from showing on his face.

But I feel guilty for feeling that way. Maybe that makes me evil, do you reject me because of it?

No, I heard about how they treated you. I dont know why they did that but, I dont reject you because of your feelings now.

Thank you. But none of us reject you either. We all have darkness from our past that will never go away. Youre not the only one.

I still feel as though there is a giant hole in my chest. Although I dont know the reason behind this feeling I chose to believe them when they told me I wasnt evil.

My real name is Masamune. Although, Id prefer if you guys continued to call me Nito. I dont want my name becoming famous like you guys have.

They all smiled when I said that.

Well then, let me ask again. Nito, will you join Dragons heart?

Nope.

All three looked disappointed at my answer.

What I mean is, I cant answer you properly yet. Im not in my right mind at the moment, but I consider you guys my friends. So if you run into trouble dont hesitate to call on me. Ill help you out.

Then how about just joining us temporarily?

Youre really trying to force me into joining.

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Johannes loot didnt really interest me.

Skill: Harden- increases physical resistance.

Skill: intimidation- focuses the attention of those in the surrounding area onto you.

Magic: Sand Javelin- Form a sharp earth spear.

Magic: Rock Spear- Form a sharp rock spear.

Magic: Rock Armor Form high-density rock armor.

Magic: Fine Schlinge-Form a pit with sharp rocks in the specified area.

Summoning magic: Ice Golem- Summon an ice golem.

Consumables: Health Potion[3] A liquid with a recovery effect.

Consumables: Magic Crystal [1] -A mineral that restores magic power.

Equipment: Kings Sword A gold straight sword that Johannes Greyberg loves.

Equipment: Kings Shield -A gold shield that Johannes Greyberg loves.

I chose the summoning magic.

I continued on to Aries loot but everything focused on assassination.

Skill: Minds eye- You can see your targets vitals.

Skills: Strengthen -Increases the values of Health and Agility.

Skill: Search- Youre aware of the position of all living things around you.

Skill: Silence -Your footsteps make no noise.

Magic: Teleport- teleport target to a specified position.

Magic: Partial Teleport. -Partial forced teleportation of target is possible.

Magic: Teleportation Network- create a teleportation network.

Equipment: Lethal Dagger A dagger with a lethal dose of poison.

Equipment: Very poisonous Broadsword -Broadsword with basilisk poison.

Equipment: Witch dress -An uncuttable witches dress.

Transfer networkwas the only thing that appeared interesting so I chose it. This magic is used to lay down a magic circle in a specific area. Inside of the magic circle the chant for teleportation is not needed. Since there is no need to actually chant the magic you can teleport around quietly and quickly. This was probably why Aries was feared.

I acquired the skills and magic of around 63 people in this raid. Although the amount of loot actually amounted to more than that. In other words, while I killed more than 63 people many of them were low level and some had the same skills or magic.

Name Hidaka Masamune

Level 699 Occupation Healer Race Human

Vitality 41940 Magic Power 34950

Attack 6990 Defense 6990 Magic Attack 6990 Magic Defense 6990

Strength 6990 Agility 6990 Intelligence 6990

Condition foreign world syndrome

TitleReincarnated person / Friend of Revenge God / Friend of Serpent King God

Equipment Saints Wrath / Broad Sword

Skill Kings Ark / Mimics Life / Truthful Magic Eye / Heat Sensing / Purification / Searching Enemy / Appraisal / Polishing / Washing / Cooking / Formulation / Life Detection / Underwater Breathing / Impact Resistance / Slash Resistance / Tear Resistance / Sewing / Drop resistance / Poison resistance / Paralysis resistance / Pain resistance / Hunger resistance / Fatigue resistance / Intimidation resistance / Dismantling / Culture / Hunting / Construction / Grant craftsman / Writing / Pharmacy / Covert / Continuous shooting / Hard shooting / Intimidation / Fraud / Spoofing / Trap craftsman / Minds eye / Consciousness / Closeout / Blacksmith / Tolerance / Physical strengthening / Mental power / Fascination / Fast reading

Unique SkillGoddess Blessing / Revenge Gods Mischief / Mischief inversion[extreme] / God Speed

Magic Heal / Healing Wave / Effect Heal / Attribute enhancement / Fire / Cursed Spear / Swordsmans Defensive / Explosion Fist / Transfer Networm / Magic Bullet / Flame / Water bullet / Magic Shield/ Magic Sword / Magic Blade / Paralyze Arrow / Poison Arrow / Magical Barrier/ Bind / Magical Slash / Lightning / Freeze / Fly / Ice Spear / Darkness

Summoning magicIce golem

I cant use most of the magic, the skills are fine but Id have to use mischief inversion on the magic. Is it even worth it though?

What have you been doing?

Alford asked curiously.

Huh? Oh, nothing. Im done now.

The four of us left the castle.

When we got outside the sun had already risen and while I hadnt noticed it before, the top of the staircase provided an amazing view of the castle town.

What are you guys going to do now?

Hmmmm. Well, I was thinking about getting breakfast in Mira. You wanna come Nito?

Can I?

Of course. Youre our temporary comrade, theres no reason you shouldnt come along.

Apparently according to Sieg I had already signed on. We made our way down and back to the main gate but when we got there I had a thought.

Alright, we can teleport to Mira from here.

Wait a moment please.

What is it? Alford asked.

Theres something I havent done yet.

Master, if we are going to do it, nows the time. You shouldnt hesitate.

Bell seemed to understand what I wanted to do.

What are you going to do?

Sieg cast a suspicious look towards Bell as he asked.

Im going to bring the castle down.

I told Aries I was going to destroy this country, but I dont really want to kill all the civilians. So I thought, I could accomplish this by just destroying the castle.

Destroying the castle?

Castle represents the king and is a symbol of status and power for the country. But if I was to destroy it

Youre right. And someone else may try to summon heroes as well so its important to show them what happens if they do. Something words cant accomplish. Alright Nito, if you can, bring it down.

Sieg didnt seem to reject the idea.

Bell, can you do it?

I understand what Master wants. Should I just wipe out everything inside the gate?

Thats the idea. Can you do it?

It would be unfortunate if master began to look down on me. Ill take care of it immediately.

Bell seemed determined so I backed away from the gates a little and held out the wand.

Here I go!

Do it.

Black Hole

A black sphere appeared engulfing the area. It was silent appearing without so much as creating a breeze.

Oi, Bell isnt that going to effect things outside the area as well?

The sphere had begun expanding to the outer reaches of the wall. However it didnt effect anything on the other side.

What are you talking about? The abyss is masters ally.

What does that mean?

Bell stared at me like I was an idiot.

The abyss is subject to masters will, it wont break what you dont want broken or go where you dont want it too.

I see, then expand it a little further, erase everything.

As you command.

According to Bell the effects seem to be similar to my erosion wave. It drags things in and erases them according to my will.

Its over.

The sphere disappeared taking the castle the fountain and the entire courtyard with it. The only thing it left behind was a large crater.

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