Chapter 165 – Evil Dragon-sama & Rēko vs The False Kin ②

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“TRANSLATOR: Anargya”

“EDITOR: GhostApe”


That’s right, this is the reason why I am so confident.

Strong against a strong opponent, and weak against a weak opponent——If the fake kin truly has these abilities, then there is no one more compatible than I am.

「What are you talking about, Rēvendia-sama. I don’t have that kind of ability. This power, it is something that I received from you. Please stop with the jokes.」

「Unfortunately, I do not have any other kin other than Rēko.」

This is the moment I had to act.

Remembering the training I had with Hunt God-sama to inspire myself, I stood on the ground with all four of my legs. Rēko, who witnessed my extremely rare fighting posture, is holding her fists with her eyes shining.

「Evil Dragon-sama. That insolent fake kin will be defeated at last…!」

「Umu. Rēko, leave this to me!」

And when I was fully prepared to take my first step of the dash,

「However, Rēvendia-sama. Even as a joke, that is a pretty interesting ability. It might as well make the user invincible.」

「Not really. Aren’t  you very vulnerable to someone weaker than you? There is a big hole far from invincible, you know.」

「Nonono. In that case, why not just not use the ability and fight with one’s normal strength?」

I braked my own legs.

「Err… Wait a minute. That ability can be turned on and off?」

「Isn’t it unnatural to think that it can’t be done?」

「Sorry. I, I remembered a little errand I had to do, so please excuse me today——」

I hurriedly tried to turn back my heels, but Rēko supported my back, tightly blocking my retreat.

「Fuh. It truly doesn’t matter what your abilities are. Evil Dragon-sama will crush all of your tricks and return your dust to hell. Well then, please rampage to your heart’s content, Evil Dragon-sama.」

「Rēko, wait, wait.」

「I understand Rēvendia-sama. For the most part, you wanted to check my ability, is that so? Acknowledged. I’ll do my best to serve as your partner.」

「Fake kin-san, you too wait.」

With my back pushed by Rēko, the fake kin also slowly walks forward.

「Fuh. Fake bastard, taste the true dread of Evil Dragon-sama and die.」

「Sure. I definitely want to enjoy Rēvendia-sama’s power. Don’t needlessly interfere okay?」

The fake kin’s pace is gradually increasing.

Then, their killing intent is released toward me. This is a sign that they are going to kick the ground and jump at me at any moment.

This is no good, I had to somehow persuade Rēko to run away——

『Don’t be fooled. Old man.』

The moment I heard that shout, volcanic projectiles poured down from the sky.

The scorching mass of rocks with tremendous destructive power, covered the fake kin that was about to attack me with a fiery blast.

「That voice——Enka-san?」

Perhaps because it assimilated with the volcanic island? The voice echoed from the bottom of the earth.

『Yeah. It will be bad if I do more than that, it’s my limit, so I’ll stop helping you now. But take a look.』

When the smoke from the volcanic projectiles cleared, an uninjured fake kin stood there.

「Uninjured…?」

Strange. The fake kin intended to fight me just now.

And so, the “Strength reversal ability” should not have been activated. And if that is the case, it doesn’t make sense for him to be uninjured from the intense surprise attack just now.

Enka’s voice echoed again as if to answer that question.

『It looks like this guy is aiming for this country but——If someone were to aim to destroy this country, it’s normal to aim for me first, yeah? I was just a powerless shrine maiden a while ago after all, so it should be easy to get rid of me at any time. But this guy didn’t do it. All he did is going around roundabout, with the whole stupid idiot stalker stuff.』

Setting aside the abuse to Yoro-san, I tilt my neck.

「Err… What do you mean by that?」

『I meant what I said so far, so be aware old man. In simple words, that ability can’t be turned on and off conveniently. That’s why if they wanted to fight someone weak, instigating other monsters to do it would be necessary. They are just acting like they want to fight you.』

「What are you talking about? Whether that person can turn their abilities on and off or not, it doesn’t matter to Evil Dragon-sama. Either way, he will just tear them apart with his claws. Don’t make unnecessary interruption.」

『Ahh, that is true, Jou-chan. My bad, my bad. Then, do your best old man.』

Rēko was getting a little upset, but I am in the mood to thank her instead.

If you think about it, this fake kin has been using a lot of roundabout methods, such as using Sousou-san or a cursed sword to get rid of me and Raiotto before. This is probably because of the restriction that “They can’t do it themselves”.

I immediately start running to gain momentum.

「Come on! Prepare yourself!」

It seems like Enka is correct. The fake kin did not come head on against me, he stepped back instead. 

Then, with an acting tone.

「Kuh, as expected of Rēvendia-sama. What an intimidating feeling.」

「Fufufu, resign yourself. There is no future for those who are against Evil Dragon-sama.」

「If I can really prove the difference of our power to such an extent, as expected I can’t really just jump out of the way.」

The fake kin put more distance by backstepping. An useless struggle-dearu. I accelerated further and continued to run.

The fake kin continued backstepping to escape.

But my pursuit never stopped.

The fake kin finally started running with their back turned to me.

I am convinced that I will win with an advantage, as I speed up against the fake kin——…

——this continued for a few minutes.

「Wa-wait. Fake kin-san. Wait a minute. I-I’m getting tired.」

「You jest. To someone like Rēvendia-sama, I have no chance of winning from the front. Please do think that little fatigue as a handicap.」

「Fufufu, Evil Dragon-sama. To think that you won’t just easily kill them like that but chase them around first… as expected of you.」

Me and the fake kin continued to go around the same place in the plains as I chased them, with Rēko grinning while looking at us.

That’s right.

No matter how the fake kin’s attacks couldn’t hit me, my attacks couldn’t hit them either— as my normal physical strength was desperately insufficient. I never thought I would have to be chasing like this.

In the middle of the chase, I tried to stretch out my black claws and tried attacking, but it seems like I am still not good at using these claws as a weapon. Just like the time when I first got it, it only stretched out a little from my fingers. I’m too used to using it on defending and escaping.

As I continued to run, my laughing matter of old knees began to hurt along with my side as evidence of a lack of exercise.

『Idiot.』

When I was about to give up—— I heard the voice of my teacher, Hunt God-sama.

On the day of the special training that went on all night, Hunt God-sama mercilessly whipped my back, who fell down from fatigue many times. When I think about it now, Hunt God-sama may have given me that special training in anticipation to this day.

But I’m sorry. An incompetent disciple like me, has already reached his limits——

『Idiot!』

「Ngyaa!」

I wasn’t hearing things.

The black claws began deforming on their own in reality, shaped into a whip and hit my ass.

『It’s okay already, so just run! Hunting dogs, only wait when they have, killed their prey!』

「It hurtsss! I know, I understand already, I’ll do my best!」

『Go!』

「Ngyaaa—————!!」

If someone were to look at me this time, they’ll probably see “a bizarre beast that exploded forwards when it’s ass was hit by a strange long claw”.

However, the speed up effect is clear.

With my exhaustion blocked out by pain, I resumed my sprint with tears in my eyes.

But thanks to the speed that exceeded my limit, the distance between us gradually narrowed.

However, the fake kin has not moved yet. Looking right at me, they are still acting like they are calm and composed, and smell like they still have plenty of leeway.

「Even though I received the opportunity to have a bout, I’ll have to apologize. But it seems like I am not strong enough to have a bout with you yet. I’ll retire here and train hard again.」

The fake kin began floating softly in the air outside of my reach.

And as they began to gradually fade as if blending into the scenery.

「Wait———!!」

I jumped after them.

Of course, it’s not a height that I can reach by jumping——by only jumping.

Now, “Shadow Twin Wings” were growing on my back. Of course, it’s not the real thing, but a fake that imitates it by using the black claws. If Spirit-san were here to provide me with magical power, I could actually fly. But of course, Spirit-san isn’t here to help.

But, even one flap of the wings is enough.

If I can raise my altitude a little, even a little, I can reach them.

But it is impossible for a terrestrial lizard like me to fly on it’s own.

However, is there still a residue magic power from Spirit-san? Or did Rēko, who was watching on the side, unconsciously help me? Or is it a stupid hysterical strength that people got when they are surrounded by fire?

——When I flapped my wings, my body resisted gravity for a moment.

「Uryaaaaaaaaaa!」

Closing on the fake kin in the air, I roughly swung my front legs.

Responding to that, the fake kin took a defensive stance.

「Kuh…!」

Catching my attack with their arms, the body of the fake kin that is gradually fading becomes clear again.

It was a poor hit that is both a big swing and slow, but there is a response, as can be heard from the fake kin’s anguished voice.

I can’t continue flying anymore.

The single blow to their body didn’t reach the point of killing the fake kin.

While looking at me falling from the air to the ground, the fake kin began to fade again in order to escape.

However, that was fine.

The opponent is a Demon King Army’s executive in the first place. No matter how good my compatibility is, there is no way I can beat one on my own.

So I shouted.

「——Rēko! I’ve shown you an example!」


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