Chapter 32 Thank You For Waiting
「Hou… this is new.」
「The acting is wonderful too.」
The examiners sighed at the appearance of the three people on the stage. People increasing one after another like this was rarely seen until now. Also, Silk’s acting is so good that she looks like she’s really cornered…… is what they are thinking.
They have bad eyes.
「(W-why did something like this happened to me…)」
Although Magali facing Albert with a fearless smile, her legs are trembling and nobody realizes it’s such a deplorable event.
「You have remarkable courage, aren’t you? No, I guess you can say it reckless and thoughtless too.」
That’s right. Magali risking her own life just to put on airs. Well, this is not to satisfy her vanity, but she has to do this because it will be dangerous if she does something unfit to be a saint.
「…This person is unrelated. This is our problem.」
Then, the gentle Silk stands in front of Magali and spreads her hands. And Magali who is being hidden behind her is in great joy.
「Aah, don’t worry. I won’t make a move on her. Right now, that is.」
While scratching his back of the head, Albert moves his leg forward. And then, he stands in front of Silk. Because of his giant figure, it makes an illusion as if a huge wall is standing in front of her.
「After all, that man… unless I use someone that has relation with Elias, I won’t be able to lure him out!」
「Gah…!?」
Albert shouts, grabbing Silk’s thin neck and lift her.
Even though Silk is a woman, the fact that he can lift her high with just one arm is an indication of his strength.
「Well, what’s up? I’ll release my hand if you obediently shake your ass for me. I’m kind after all.」
「Ah, guh… kaha…!」
Being suspended in midair, Silk raises a painful voice.
At her, Albert looks with sadistic eyes.
「………..」
On the other hand, Magali who is supposed to be scared thinking about when the fang will be turned on herself, she’s looking up at the ceiling for some reason.
Somehow, she has a complicated expression. She is sweating and her eyes are as if saying, 「Why are you here?」.
Silk has a certain thought without noticing such Magali.
If it’s the usual her… no, the previous her, she would have given up. But, she is different now. Because there’s that man who saved her from slavery and gently pushed her back to the stairs of her dream.
She can’t yield to such unreasonableness.
「Chomp!」
「Uh…!?」
When Albert trying to reach out with his other hand, Silk bites it with all her might. He has a hard and thick skin, but even the powerless her can make him bleed if she bites with all of her might.
Albert unconsciously released his hand because he never expected that Silk would fight back.
「Ha,hahahahaha! Ain’t this good. I never thought that you’re a girl with guts this much…」
Albert looks down at Silk who is coughing on the stage and shows a ferocious smile.
As for Magali, she’s still looking up at the ceiling.
「But, it doesn’t mean that I’m not angry, you know…?」
Albert turns his bloodshot eyes to Silk.
A guild master of 『Acontela』 who has committed various crimes. Of course, not only he’s brutal and vicious, he’s also doesn’t like it when someone overwhelmingly weak is giving him pain.
「Good. Before playing, I’ll let you taste pain a little. I won’t kill you so don’t worry. First, I’ll make you learn what attitude you need when facing me.」
Albert said that and stands in front of Silk. He grasps tightly his hard fist to make it even harder.
「I’m looking forward to turning your firm face into a flattery one!」
「………!」
The fist approaches to Silk.
She who doesn’t have the ability to fight… no, even a well-trained adult man won’t leave unscathed if he receives Albert’s fist. Silk face will probably get destroyed and also it will give intense pain and suffering.
But still, she doesn’t look away.
Is that a courage that comes from somewhere? Or maybe her hostility doesn’t allow her to looks weak in front of him?
Or―――――Is that because there’s a belief deep inside her that he will come to save her?
「Thank you for waiting…… is it okay for me to say that?」
The next moment, Silk is being held in the arms of a man. Albert’s strong fist does not hit her face and just cuts the sky.
If a stranger hugs your body, most people will probably have fear. But with this warm touch and gentle voice, Silk felt a sense of security rather than fear.
When she raises her gaze, the man that she’s hoping for is looking down at her with a gentle smile… that man is Alistar.
「Hey, Radmila」
「A-Alistar…!」
Alistar shows a playfulness with one of his eyes closed. It looks good because his face is well-order.
It makes Silk unintentionally calls his real name, not theater name.
「Now I’m Elias, right?」
But Alistar said such things as if rebuking her.
「(Disgusting.)」
And Magali who watching it, she has a face that seems want to vomit.
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「Haa haa… I don’t want this anymore. I’m going home…」
「Don’t say pathetic things like that…」
I’m walking in the royal capital at night, half crying. There is no scar on my body. But my heart is worn out.
Just before, I was attacked by members of the gray guild 『Acontela』 and engaged in a fierce battle. Of course, I with a cursed sword can’t lose, but scary things are scary.
『You’re amazing, being able to defeat all of them properly.』
No, you are the one who did it.
To be honest, it wasn’t as much as Edwige’s, but I still didn’t understand at all what happened. The enemies changed rapidly in the battle, and I didn’t know who was who anymore. I don’t even know what the attack I did was because it wasn’t my intention.
So, if anyone dies, it’s your fault.
『Just when I thought you were saying something admirable, you’re just want to push away the responsibility!!』
An unlucky ikemen that’s manipulated by a cursed sword… I wonder if it can shoot down a woman with a strong maternal instinct?
「Rather, why did we really going to the theater…. I’m tired, let’s go home…. The fluffy bed is waiting for me….」
I ask the cursed sword that controls my body and directs me to the theater.
I’m already tired, let me rest…
『You can’t! Didn’t they said it, the guild master is aiming for Silk! She’s finally overcoming her suffering and she’s about to reach her dreams. I won’t let it get obstructed!』
However, the cursed sword heartlessly denied my wish.
Even though he’s obstructing me, what the hell is he talking about?
『It’s over there. Alright, let’s go!』
Guided by the cursed sword’s voice, I raise my face. There, a splendid building stands in front of me.
Hou, so this is a theater. I didn’t want to come.
For the time being, let’s persuade the cursed sword.
「Wait. There’s no need to invade from the front.」
Let’s go in secretly and see the situation.
No need to rush, there doesn’t seem to be chaos after all. If you glance around, no one is running away. Well, the number of people is small in the first place.
『Hmm, you’re right. Then, let’s get in secretly』
Alright, I managed to convince the cursed sword.
To be honest, I don’t want to clash head-on with a monster stronger than Edwige. It definitely will be a fierce battle, and I don’t want to do that scary thing. But, now that the cursed sword knows that Silk is in danger, there’s no way he will forsake her and let me escape.
If so, I will give up on running away. I’ll just look for a gap from behind, do a surprise attack and finish it with a single blow.
That is the decision that I will never give up.
……The best thing is to leave Silk alone and go back home though.
