𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝟖: 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐤
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I was the one who lifted Miss Vajra’s curse.
“Now that we’re done, you should leave, Vajra.”
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Mr. Chatura growls and glares at Miss Vajra.
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“Are you not friends? Stop speaking so coldly.”
“Kyrie-sama. . . . . .But this person, she killed Ellison-sama. . . . . .”
“I don’t think she did.”
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Since I didn’t actually witness Ellison-sama’s murder, I can’t see Miss Vajra as a villain.
Miss Vajra speaks in a somewhat serious tone.
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“I’d love to leave, but I’m caught up in some trouble.”
“Trouble. . . . . .?”
“Yeah. I’m being pursued by the 13 Apostles.”
“The Thirteen. . . . . .Apostles? You mentioned them earlier as well.”
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Then, Miss Martel steps in front of me.
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“So you’re saying you want protection from the 13 Apostles, right?”
“Exactly, you got it. It’s nice to deal with someone who understands quickly.”
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Then. . . . . .
Bam! Mr. Chatura, transformed into Fenrir, lunges at Miss Vajra!
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“Stop!”
“Don’t do it.”
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Snap!
Thud!
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Mrs. Kumako grabs Mr. Chatura by the scruff of the neck and slams him to the ground!
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“Thank you. . . . . .But Mrs. Kumako, violence isn’t the answer!”
“Dogs need discipline. Besides, if I hadn’t stopped him, Chatura would’ve seriously bitten off Hakutaku’s head over there.”
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. . . . . .Already.
Why can’t everyone just get along. . . . . . . . . . .
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We’re all monsters here. . . . . .
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『Big Sister, don’t cry!』
“Huh. . . . . .? Oh. . . . . .”
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Kumakichi-kun points out that I’m crying.
Because monsters are fighting among themselves. . . . . .
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『Big Sister, you can fluff me! You’ll feel better!』
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. . . . . .Alright.
I take Kumakichi-kun up on his offer and hug him.
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Fluffy. . . . . .
Fluffy. It’s calming. . . . . .
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“I’m sorry. . . . . .Kyrie-sama. . . . . .”
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Mr. Chatura turns back into a human, sits properly, and bows his head.
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“I had no intention of making you cry. . . . . .”
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I know.
Mr. Chatura is a kind person.
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He’s doing all this to protect the people of the forest.
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“Then let’s get along.”
“I will do my best.”
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He looked very reluctant.
It seems there’s still lingering tension between the two.
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“So, Vajra, what’s the deal with these 13 Apostles you’re running from?”
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Mrs. Kumako asks.
Then Miss Vajra scratches her head. . . . . .
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“Actually, never mind.”
“What?! What do you mean, ‘never mind’?”
“Well, it looks like I’m more disliked than I thought. So, I’m leaving.”
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With a wave, Miss Vajra says her goodbyes.
Can she really just leave. . . . . .?
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“So, what will you do about the 13 Apostles?”
“Well, I’ll figure something out.”
“Figure something out. . . . . .”
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But this person was cursed by those who are the 13th Apostles.
A curse that would make her die by tomorrow.
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She came to us for help, Miss Vajra.
She probably didn’t want to go back.
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Seems like she had a falling out with Mr. Chatura and his group.
. . . . . .And yet, she came here; she must’ve been cornered that much.
“I’m sorry, Kyrie-chan.”
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Swiftly crouching down, she scoops up my tears with her finger.
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“I didn’t mean to make you cry. I’m sorry.”
“Miss Vajra. . . . . .”
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Her voice seemed to contain some kindness.
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“Goodbye.”
“Ah, wait. . . . . .!”
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Before I can stop her, she takes out a crystal from her pocket.
That definitely is. . . . . .
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“A teleportation crystal!”
“Yes. Goodbye.”
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With a snap, Miss Vajra crushes the teleportation crystal and vanishes from the spot.
Definitely. . . . . .it’s a crystal imbued with teleportation magic.
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“. . . . . .”
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Miss Vajra who teleported away from here.
Mr. Chatura lets out a sigh of relief.
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“Now we can relax. Everyone, let’s go back to our posts.”
“No!”
“K, Kyrie-sama. . . . . .?”
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I raised my voice.
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“No! Everyone, search for Miss Vajra! Wanko-san!”
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Swiftly, Thunder Wolf Wanko-san appears.
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“Find her! As soon as possible!”
『Yes, ma’am!』
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Wanko-san leaves, taking her Thunder Wolf comrades with her.
Mr. Chatura says to me.
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“Kyrie-sama. . . . . .you’re going to chase her?”
“Yes, I’ll place that person here.”
“. . . . . .Even if it means taking on trouble?”
“Yes.”
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I look straight into Mr. Chatura’s eyes.
Something like resentment is visible in his eyes.
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Probably because I’m being too obstinate.
But. . . . . .
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“I can’t ignore a friend in danger.”
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Mr. Chatura, Miss Anila, and Miss Martel.
The rest of the Holy Zodiac seems somewhat dissatisfied.
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They probably want to say, since the troublemaker has left, let’s leave it at that.
But I can’t. . . . . .
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I can’t ignore someone in front of me who’s in trouble.
Just like God have done for me.
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“I want to be the ally of those who can’t even scream, the weak.”
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After a long silence, Mr. Chatura sighs deeply.
Mrs. Kumako pats Mr. Chatura’s shoulder.
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“Alright, Kyrie. We’ll respect your wishes. We’ll find Vajra and protect her here. Is that alright, leader?”
“. . . . . .There’s no other way. Agreed.”
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Good, the plan is set.
We have to go save Miss Vajra immediately!
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