I’m A Villager, So What? – Chapter 36 – part 12

ーThe Demon Lord who governs the Seven Deadly Sins.

To have tamed it within my body, it’s a ridiculous story that only the Host Samurai—the Dragon King—would laugh at such a silly story.

Well, yeah, two months ago… I seriously struggled when trying to subjugate it.

Even Lilith thought that it was too dangerous, so she set up a full defense magic circle one kilometer away…

But I couldn’t win with just martial arts. And Senjutsu… can’t be activated without Lilith…
Then, here is the comment from Lilith, who was watching the battle between me and Beelzebub one kilometer away, after the battle ended.

「…At least care about me, who is at best on the level of an A or S-rank adventurer in the human realm at most… did you seriously think that I can withstand the wake of your full-force battle at the epicenter of the dimensional level where you are, even with a full defense magic one kilometer away?」

Then, along with a right straight punch, Lilith continued.

「…Are you trying to kill me… you idiot!」

Well, that was the first time I saw Lilith lose her temper.
By the way, that was also the first time she called me 「you(omae)」, so I was surprised.

Well, that’s beside the point.

And there, Saegusa shrugged her shoulders with an indescribable expression.

「Lute-kun… you are always so nonchalant… seriously…」

「So… you regained your original power, right?」

Upon hearing those words, Saegusa made a puzzled expression, as if she didn’t know what to say.

「Well, honestly… I don’t know. I do feel like it might be the case, but…」

「So, I have a proposal for you, Saegusa.」

「A proposal?」

「Your village was attacked by an oni—ogres, right?」

「Yes,」Saegusa nodded.

「Mainly Oni Generals… and perhaps even an Oni King leading them.」

With that, I pointed north with my right hand.
The Lost Forest is basically a place that leans toward the human realm, with a faint demonic presence.

「There’s an Ogre General over there. And… most likely as a scout.」

Usually, an Ogre General is a considerably dangerous creature.
But the presence I felt was in the tens, and all of them were Ogre Generals. With this number as scouts, there must be an enormous number behind them.

Undoubtedly, an Ogre King must also exist.

It’s the same phenomenon as the one in the east. This is artificially caused. And this time, the target is probably Cordelia.

I let out a sigh.

――Seems like I can’t keep fooling around with students anymore.

However, this is a good opportunity for Saegusa’s rehabilitation.
As I walked a little while holding Saegusa’s hand, I saw the figure of the Ogre General in my field of vision.

At that moment, a low-pitched sound resounded throughout the entire forest, accompanied by a chilling aura.

「You guys, run! It’s an Ogre General! I can’t handle it alone!」

I had completely forgotten about their existence. But come to think of it, our instructor left a veteran D-rank or E-rank adventurer as our escort a little away from us.

To be frank, it’s very troublesome. They are nothing more than a burden.

「I sense about thirty of them… For now, if you can deal with five, I’ll help you out afterward. It should be good practice for your rehabilitation, right?」

Saegusa chuckled at that suggestion.
Well, if she goes all out, Saegusa is probably on the level of an A-rank adventurer.
On the other hand, the Ogre General is at best C-rank, so it wouldn’t even be worth mentioning in a one-on-one situation.

「Lute-kun? Can I really… connect with the gods now?」

I nodded.
Or rather, Saegusa probably has some understanding of it herself.
After all, the curse that has been binding her until now disappeared in an instant.

If I were to compare it, it’s like all the symptoms of a cold disappearing in an instant… no, her whole body should be enveloped in an incomparable feeling of exhilaration, as if a strong drug had eliminated all pain.

「…Understood.」

Saegusa’s expression showed joy, and at that moment, a loud voice echoed through the forest once again.

「Damn it!! I just told you!! Run! Why the hell are you guys visually confirming the Ogre General and before running away?! I can’t protect a bunch of suicide enthusiasts!」

The adventurer rushed away like a startled rabbit.

Good.
That’s the direction where there are no Ogre Generals.

The Lost Forest is basically a demon-infested area where only small fry appear. So, if it’s him, a veteran adventurer, he’ll probably be able to escape.

And then, Saegusa began chanting a spell.

「By the ancient covenant――」

It was more like a song than a spell.
At the same time, she drew a magic circle in the air with her fingertips, with movements reminiscent of Japanese traditional dance.

If this were a moonlit festival, it would truly be fantastical… it was such a dance.

「I wish and offer…」

Saegusa sings her words in a high-pitched voice, as if weaving them into a song.

「Oh…」

Unconsciously, I sighed.
The color of the aura surrounding Saegusa began to change.

Pure and tranquil.

With a noble and sharp coldness that even I, let alone anyone else, felt like it is not free to touch it with impure hands.

The Ogre General hurriedly approached Saegusa. In appearance alone, it was a top-grade specimen. It probably intended to capture her and bring her back to its nest, perhaps as a breeding ground for its offspring.

The distance between the Ogre General and Saegusa was less than ten meters.
Then, at that moment, she shook her head from side to side.

「It won’t work.」

As she said those words, the noble aura that had gathered around Saegusa dissipated and vanished.

「…What’s wrong, Saegusa?」

「My legs are trembling… I can’t properly… form the spell formula…」

Her complexion had turned pale, and it had become quite severe.
Come to think of it, her village was completely annihilated by the Ogre General.

It applies to magic in general, but magic involves running circuits in the brain to interfere with the outside world.
Naturally, it is greatly influenced by the state of mind…

Her mental state is in tatters due to past trauma, and her opponent is the cause of that trauma.
Moreover, considering it’s been a while since she last used her magic, it is probably impossible for it to function properly.

I seem to have pushed her too far.
At that moment, the Ogre General picked up Saegusa’s petite body and held her against its chest.
Then, turning around, it ran back in the direction it came from.
I just saw the crotch area of the ogre… and it was quite evident that blood was concentrated in one spot, to the point of being painful.
It would be troublesome to let Saegusa be taken back to their den like this. After all, it would mean a life of being treated as a breeding machine for their offspring.

「…Oh well.」

I waved my hand lightly.
In response, the Ogre General, who was struck by an impact from behind, let go of Saegusa and was blown away like a tattered rag, about ten meters away.

Saegusa, thrown onto the ground, asked in an exasperated tone.

「What… did you do?」

「It’s a long-distance strike.」

「But… the opponent is… an extremely dangerous creature… an Ogre General, you know? One blow… and from a distance…?」

「This is truly troublesome.」

I murmured with a sigh mixed in.

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