Episode(4): Never to be seen
SOVEREIGN OF DEATH~(4)
『I have come』
Divinely beautiful, dressed in magnificent holy armor. A woman with literal angelic charm landed in the tense throne room.
[Master]
Code 02 knelt reverently.
Glancing at this servant, the Valkyrie nodded then shot a piercing gaze at Nagisa.
Hmm?
What's with the hostility all of a sudden?
Not good, if this was the case then counting on her being reasonable is out of the question!
Am I doomed?
Weren't Valkyries just a subset of angels? Why am I taking heat the moment she shows up?
[Poor child of man, pitiful sullied creature]
????
[To even have hands stained in the blood of your kin, such misfortune]
Two lines of crystal like tears fell down her face.
What's up with the farce all of a sudden?
Nagisa was confused. But, even more than that he was searching for an escape route.
My situation might be disastrous.
He could already tell by the theatrics, this woman would definitely never listen to a word he said. More than likely she would just make him out to be the bad guy and off him in that manner.
And the crowd's reaction said it all, no one even stood up against her.
Rather they were either enamored by her beauty or too caught up in the acting.
This b*tch!
[Such animosity, you have already been tainted by sin]
She smiled.
[Worry not, for I will free you from the chains of darkness keeping shackled and give you a chance to repent as you reincarnate]
Aren't you just saying you want to kill me nicely?
But no matter how much Nagisa cursed, the Valkyrie only laughed inwardly.
It was futile to resist, better to die peacefully than let her give him a painful death.
Kh!
If only I was careful of the poison I could have already escaped and bolted far away!
But it was too late to regret.
Now he only wondered if they would kill him swiftly or torture him first.
In this atmosphere, a trembling voice entered the Valkyrie's ears.
[U-uhm, miss Valkyrie...]
Her eyes gaze slowly met his causing him to flinch.
What was this? Why did he feel like a child that was caught stealing and was about to have his fingers broken?
Teeth chattering, the king forced out his voice.
[D-Did Mistress Valkyrie appear because of the summoning?]
A cold smile stretched across the beauties face.
『Yes』
So you do know what you did?
Had he not been a fool from this start she wouldn't even have needed to appear here today.
[In fact, summoning the heroes is not the main issue. We the council have already decided to follow the gods decree and provide the means for the ritual to aid humanity]
The outcome was the same regardless of whether each country summoned heroes or one country did.
If the outcome remained the same there was no need to really say the king had done anything against the council.
[Rather, bringing along this many heroes. You can await your praise!]
Praise?
This was like music to his ears.
[Then- then am I not in trouble!?]
Would the round table give him a reward for his deeds?
If that was the case he didn't even need to worry about revenge from the other nations!
But-
[No]
His hopes were ruthlessly dashed.
[A mere mortal dares to ignore the decree of the gods and act on their own discretion, your punishment will not be light]
Fool!
He was like a kid who had done something bad expecting praise instead of a beating.
[Indeed, the original plan was to summon heroes, however each country was given a summoning chance for a reason]
The gods feared the greed of humans would cause them to look away from the enemy at their doors and fight amongst themselves so they ordered each magic circle spread across the many nations.
[Did you seriously think that it was okay to steal the circles of other kingdoms, being so wanton? You must want to give up your crown soon]
The balance from nations having heroes of their own would keep the order of the world and prevent infighting.
But, this idiot had to mess it all up.
She looked away, her gaze landing on Nagisa.
[Luckily for you, the anomaly has given you some extra days to live]
Ridiculous. What Anomaly?
I was summoned here for this nonsense? To be schemed against for no reason!
Maybe I should have just said my true occupation?
No, with my swordsmanship I could have even fooled them that my job was swordsman.
If that was the case I could have gotten information and left this country by now.
What a sh*tty day!
Nagisa felt stupid.
[Let's see, the punishment suitable for this child-]
The Valkyrie contemplated, then as if a lightbulb lit up she smiled.
[The dungeon of death!]
02 flinched at the mention of that place.
[The dungeon…of death? You can't be serious?]
To send someone there would be the harshest of all punishments. Even the vilest scum would rather die than be sent there.
[Not even the strongest heroes had survived that hell]
The Valkyrie gave a reluctant sigh.
[Alas, rather than instantly executing the child who hasn't full repented. Doing this he can at least make up for his sins]
She grinned at an angle only Nagisa could see.
[Unfortunately, with his level and ability he is sure to die. But it can't be helped for a sinner can it?]
Trash!
The moment my eyes caught that hidden expression I knew, this winged b*tch was no angel!
She was a green tea that only wanted me to suffer as a martyr for others who dared to step out of line.
Killing the chicken to warn the monkey.
[Now, let use send this child on his journey of repentance]
Mana surged as her jade like hands stretched out towards Nagisa.
All most at the same time, weird patterns carved themselves into the ground around me.
The circle looked familiar.
Familiar scenes of the summoning magic that brought me to this world flashed in my mind and I instantly recognized the patterns.
Teleportation?!
Not only that, the Valkyrie uttered a chant a spell. No visible effect appeared, but Nagisa had a feeling that staying put would decrease any chances of escape.
No!
I refuse to just get tossed away like trash!
I had no idea what sort of place the 'dungeon of death' was, but 02's reaction gave me plenty clarification that it wasn't a good place.
I'm level one now. Getting sent to such a place, dying would be inevitable.
Gritting his teeth, he forced every cell in his body into overdrive until finally his finger twitched.
That's more like it!
Little by little he struggled to his feet. Even as his knees wobbled and buckled as if he'd fall the next second, he stood straight and tall.
Want to kill me?
Try harder!
[What?! He can move? Impossible, that's my strongest paralysis poison you know?]
02 was surprised seeing the sight before her.
However Nagisa's will to live burned brighter than any flame as it kept him standing.
[You have another…..thing coming….if you think….I'll go….down easily!]
Well, wasn't he a feisty one.
The Valkyrie felt like it was a pity to cast away such a strong willed asset but-
[Human, do not resist! This is all for your good. And in that state, what can you do?]
Nagisa was in such a state that even walking would be a life or death struggle not to mention fighting.
But, should I just wash my neck and deliver you a head?
Sorry, but I've got no suicidal thoughts lady!
She shook her head.
Yet-
[Such a will is commendable, however your weakness prevents you from using it properly]
Most humans would have long begged for their lives.
She had to admit that she admired this guy a bit.
[Unfortunately, time is precious]
Binding!
A single droplet of golden liquid fell from her finger. The moment it touched the ground it caused a ripple.
Below Nagisa, chains of light emerged easily subduing him and wrapping around his body.
Holy chains, once bound there was nothing a level one human could do.
[Not only does it apply a 'paralysis' effect, it even seals all movement of magic and slightly confuses the opponent preventing them from fighting back at all]
The time for acting was over, better to nip this trouble in the bud.
[D...da..mn...yo..u!!]
Nothing I did could stop the situation but that didn't stop me from glaring.
[K-Kanata!]
Just then, a familiar voice I hadn't heard entered my ears and I looked over with a frown.
'Aoi?'
My childhood friend.
You ignore me when lover boy spreads rumors, you ignore me when I was about to get killed and now what?
Feeling sorry?
Why now?
A grudge was formed and the other party didn't seem to be the type that would end everything with an apology and some snacks.
Nagisa had no expectations towards this ex-childhood friend at all.
They had lost the chance to be close and live as normal students when she didn't trust him and instead trusted Renji.
But, Nagisa's eyes glowed with killing intent as he glared at the Valkryie.
Just wait you winged pigeon bitch
When I get my hands on you, you'll pay a thousand times over!
The surrounding space distorted.
[W-Wait...Kanata!]
Aoi screamed, however it was all too late.
The figure of her once childhood friend was now gone never to be seen again!