Chapter 37
Hydra Battle II
—Narsena—
「………Huh?」
When the hydra changed its target and came at me, I let out a stupid sounding voice .
I knew how much the hydra was focusing on Onii-san so I gave my all to attack it .
That was why, when the hydra suddenly changed its target to me, I couldn’t hide my bewilderment .
…But when I realized the malice sticking to my skin that came from the hydra’s twelve eyes, I felt like I knew its aim .
The hydra, now considered Onii-san as an enemy, decided to kill me first .
In order to make him despaired, it decided to kill the source of his motivation .
「Gh!」
The malice that hydra harbored toward Onii-san was like mud, it felt foreign and it took my breath away .
Before and after mutation, I understood instinctively its change wasn’t only in its ability, but also its maliciousness .
However, even after being exposed to its malice, I only gasped while feeling shaken, it didn’t shake my heart .
It didn’t mean I didn’t feel any fear when being exposed to the hydra’s malice .
Just, even if I felt fear, it didn’t matter, that was it .
After all, the fear lost out to the excitement I felt in my heart .
The scene I saw earlier, the sight of Onii-san parried the mutated hydra’s attack stuck in my head .
How, for Onii-san to perfectly parried that attack even though he couldn’t do it just a moment ago, how could he do that?
Thinking normally, that was not possible without a miracle, and yet, Onii-san still achieved it .
—— Though for some reason, I’m convinced that Onii-san would be able to easily perform a miracle like that, or so I thought .
Now I understood how much I trusted Onii-san .
The reason I’ve been trying so hard to become stronger until now was to return a favor to Onii-san who lamented he had no talent and protected him .
My hard work for several years now was for that reason .
However, the reason I choose to become stronger was because I fell in love with Onii-san’s figure who protected me and defeated the goblins .
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It was still fresh in my mind, the figure of Onii-san who fought desperately even when he was wounded all over .
At that time, I never believed I would survive .
It was something that the me from that time barely understood just from seeing Onii-san’s fight .
Onii-san was doing all his best to distract all of the goblins, alas, he only succeeded in the beginning because he still had enough stamina .
Onii-san’s movement who was out of breath was lackluster, immediately, he was caught by a goblin and then beaten and kicked to the ground by a large number of goblins .
Still, until the end, Onii-san was moving to attract the goblins .
…Unfortunately, after a few minutes, Onii-san who had no energy to move anymore was lying on the ground, dying .
At that time, I didn’t stand in front of Onii-san to protect him, nor did I believe we still had a chance to win .
I was just trying to increase the chance of Onii-san, who had been desperately trying to protect me, to survive .
In other words, I was sacrificing myself at that time .
That was why, I couldn’t hide my astonishment to Onii-san who stood up in his condition .
Even if he recovered himself with 《Heal》, he was still in the state unfit to fight .
Because 《Heal》 was not something that could recover someone on the verge of death .
Normally, he should be only barely able to stand up .
———And yet, Onii-san, with his back facing me, killed the goblins one after another .
Honestly, that was a strange sight, though I understood now .
Until just now, the person who could only run from place to place was killing goblins one after another while full of wounds .
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But what I learned from Onii-san appearance from my memory was a strong love .
I understood better than anyone else that Onii-san wouldn’t be able to defeat those goblins flock .
Hence why, when he defeated those goblins, I knew that miracle just happened, and I felt a strong love for Onii-san who created that miracle to protect me .
That was the first time I wanted strength .
While I felt delighted being protected behind his back, I couldn’t stand me being useless even though Onii-san was tattered .
That was why, at that time, I harbored this feeling .
I want to have the strength to fight next to this person .
And then, why did I got excited when I remembered that memory, and why did I trust Onii-san this much?
I understood the reason .
Since that time I have been thinking that if it was Onii-san, then he could make a miracle .
And when considering the miracle from that time made my current existence, It was obvious my heart would get so hot .
This time for sure, I will fight together with Onii-san .
「Narsena!」
Because I thought so, I returned a smile toward Onii-san when I heard he screamed .
To convey that I’m alright, and I will leave the rest to him .
「FU───────u！」
The hydra was attacking me while fully radiating its malice .
But for the current me, I felt no fear, nor pressure from it .
And also, I didn’t try to run away from this place too .
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I knew that I couldn’t stop the hydra .
But that was also why I didn’t run away from it .
The hydra believed I was weak .
That was why I kept making it thought that way to make a gap in its defense .
Above all, I wouldn’t be able to stand by Onii-san’s side if I run away from here, that was how I felt .
I didn’t move at all when the hydra tried to attack me with its tail .
I just concentrated as I watched the attack .
And the next moment, I sent my fist against the approaching tail .
「Haaaaaaaaaa!」
「FUUUUUU!?」
At that moment, the hydra raised a roar of pain as its face distorted .
I finally found an attack that could be used against this hydra .
With my ability and skill alone, I couldn’t do effective damage against the hydra .
However, if I timed my attack with its attack, I could deal some damages by utilizing the momentum from hydra along with my skill .
The impact must have been transmitted to its internal organs .
And it seemed the attack was quite effective, it turned to me with clear hostility .
Apparently, it finally recognized me as its enemy .
「FU──────u!」
「Wh!」
……Nevertheless, the hydra didn’t stop its attack on me .
It spotted the weakness of this attack in a split second from my cramped face .
The simultaneous attack that could damage the hydra was effective but had a fatal drawback .
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The damage from the hydra’s attack would also accumulate inside me .
In other words, I couldn’t use this method too often .
「Guh!」
「FUUUUUUu!」
I somehow could deal with the next tail attack, however, from the pain running on my fist, I understood I could only do this for a few more times .
And seeing my state, as if it also knew that, something like a conviction of its victory appeared on its face .
「Hahhh~~~」
——At the same time, I also let out a breath of relief .
Seeing me, the hydra put on its vigilance once again .
And to such hydra, I showed it a weary smile .
「Sorry, I do this just to gain time . I’m glad my plan is transmitted properly . 」
「FU─!?」
Hearing my words, the hydra finally felt something from its behind and turned back .
However, it was too late now .
「Leave it to me!」
The next moment, Onii-san threw his dagger toward the hydra…
Someone mentioned that the hydra might be saying a lung fuck, it looks like that guy is right, definitely an Ohh Fuck moment there
also sorry if some words feel a bit repetitive, I try my best, but alas, nothing I can do if the author use different words with more or less same meaning in english over and over again
I will be busy tonight, I don’t think I can release next chapter today, I will try, but expect next chapter in, 24 hours? tomorrow basically