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Chapter 86

――The Rakshasa was dancing on the battlefield.

With every swing of his sword, the beastmen were blown away like rag dolls, transforming into chunks of flesh.

The difference between A-rank and S-rank seemed inconsequential, as the Rakshasa moved across the battlefield, bold and fearless, as if traversing an obstacle-free wilderness.
And the swords of the Rakshasa brought death’s rain upon all who faced his attacks.

The beastmen’s assaults couldn’t keep up with the Rakshasa’s lightning-fast movements; every time they slashed, albeit numbering in the dozens and hundreds, found nothing but empty air.

「What… what in the world?」

In the blink of an eye, half the lives of the beastmen horde were reaped.

Unbelievable, no, it was beyond belief.

I, too, as an adventurer, had been counted among the ranks of A-rank.
I had fought alongside S-rank individuals, and I knew that there were always greater heights to reach.

But—

—This man’s power resided in a realm separate from those.

Incredibly, and despairingly, his prowess surpassed ours by dimensions.

「Elder… am I dreaming?」

「I’ve been testing it since earlier.」

「And what do you mean by that?」

「This isn’t a dream. Look. It hurts properly.」

With that, the Crown Prince looked at me and chuckled.

「Yes, it doesn’t seem like a dream.」

Indeed.
I’ve been pinching my cheeks with all my might since earlier.

—It hurts. It hurts incredibly.

Therefore, this isn’t a dream.

「So, what is that, Elder?」

「That… is beyond human.」

We were speechless witnessing the scene unfolding before us.

「He seems to have enhanced his combat capabilities in various ways…」

「Of course. Achieving such feats with just natural status alone is something even the absolute gods can’t do.」

「So, what kind of magic…」

Using my skill, the Sharp Eye, I analyzed the layers upon layers of his aura, dozens, no, scores of fighting spirit, malevolence, and divine radiance.

「Oh, is that… the Sharp Eye, which instantly analyzes even unfamiliar magic and lays bare its characteristics?」

I nodded in response to those words.

「So, what kind of spell is that boy using to wield such power?」

「Hmm… Well,」

I replied with a composed expression.

「I have no idea what he’s doing.」

「Are you saying even Elder Abe is completely unable to analyze it?」

「I am but a mortal. It’s beyond me to fathom a monster that transcends humanity.」

「Anyway…」

I looked up at the sky.

「…We are currently under some sort of absolute protection.」

「…We’re not your allies.」

The girl with the aqua-colored hair said with a sigh.

「Hmm. Miss, what exactly is your goal?」

「…Just to raid the Beastman’s country. It’s a very personal matter, and we have no intention of assisting you.」

With that, I chuckled.

「In that case, may we hitch a ride on your raid?」

The girl with aqua-colored hair sighed deeply once again.

「…I thought as much.」

Before we knew it, all the Beastmen in the area had turned into chunks of meat.

「Shall we go, Lilith?」

At the boy’s words, the girl with aqua-colored hair nodded.

「…Straight to the royal palace of the Beastmen’s country—straight and square.」

The boy and the girl began walking towards the Beastmen’s capital.

「What will you do, Elder Abe?」

「Isn’t it obvious? If they’re allowing us to tag along, we have no choice but to join.」

「Yes, that makes sense.」

「However…」

I muttered to myself.

So far, a boy with such power had gone unnoticed by the world at large.
Exceeding even S-rank level, his strength suddenly emerged onto the public stage.

Well, it doesn’t concern me.
Anyway, if they’re offering a free ride, I’ll take it.

And so, we followed behind the boy as if accompanying his army.