Talk:Aznoval/@comment-28260014-20170715022052

Aznoval was trying to one-sidedly give his farewells, but both Aznoval and Greenblue suddenly turned their faces to a certain direction.

Root also did the same a second late.

However, different from the perplexed face of Aznoval, the face of Root was showing distinct displeasure.

It could be said that the thing where they are gazing at was outside the boundaries of understanding.

“I didn’t know at all that the royal family of Aion was connected with them, but I see. The reason they were able to turnaround the situation when in danger was because of this huh.” (Aznoval)

“As expected of Azu-kun. You can already grasp their identity huh. Hah… It is true that it is because I was expecting this turn of events that I am here today in Tsige though. Being ruined this long awaited reunion that can be called a miracle… It really pisses me off.” (Root)

“Such a dangerous bunch have allied with the Aion kingdom which is the lowest within the five ma—no, the four major powers. Just when did they form an amity?” (Aznoval)

“It was pretty recent. Adding to it, there’s one mixed in the Limia hero’s party. It is extremely rare for two swords to have come out in the present day.” (Root)

“The swords of the Goddess huh. Thinking about their raison d’etre, that’s a valid point. The people that caused the coup d’etat in this country were an organization that had antecessors of a religion of a half God after all.” (Aznoval)

“Azu-kun, for someone that declares to have the acting principle of using muscles over brain since a long time ago, you really don’t move imprudently. Your information gathering and intelligence; I don’t know how you do it, but it is incredibly precise. Don’t tell me, are you actually only faking being a knight?” (Root)

“Stop it please. It hurts quite a lot being told that. I am putting my life on the line in being a knight.” (Aznoval)

“It is coming from the mouth of a woman that was rejected, so I won’t stop~. At any rate, the half God church, no matter how many times it is crushed, they dive underground and come back. It hurts my head. But this is also within expectation. This is my job huh. It is fine Azu-kun, I will be talking with that. I won’t let it touch one finger of Tsige.” (Root)

Letting out a small sigh, Root encourages Aznoval to leave.

It seemed like she had some sort of idea about what the existence approaching is.

But that’s the same for Aznoval.

It looks like they already had a grasp of the circumstances surrounding Tsige and Aion, and also the one that is at the back of it.

‘Then, I will leave this to Root and head back to Lorel’, is not what the unmoving knight did.

He stepped half a step to the front of Root, and seemed to be prepared to confront the existence that’s the Sword of the Goddess.

“Azu-kun?” (Root)

“In Tsige, there’s the descendants of the Hiiragi household living there, you see. Most of the reason why I came to this town was because of this. It is impossible for me to pass by such a dangerous thing of unknown objective.” (Aznoval)

“Hiiragi… Ah, if I remember correctly, within the group at the Adventurers of Origin, there was one of the hyumans who was named Hiiragi. I remember now, Adusa Hiiragi.” (Root)

“Yeah. Adding to that, that person died before the agreement with you and the guild. The place where my hopeless younger brother got engaged with was the Hiiragi household.” (Aznoval)

“Brother… Nagi-kun?! Then could it be…that Toa is…?!” (Root)

“It is already a diluted blood, but well, yeah. Really, I am a useless person who just can’t save the people that I really want to save no matter what. However, I am impressed that you could tell Toa was a Hiiragi. She is an undisputable top quality adventurer that came to the wasteland on her own volition and got back the Blue Oni dagger, Lapis.” (Aznoval)

“Actually, the one that is soon coming here also has business with that girl. And that Lapis is the underlying cause of it.” (Root)

“That’s a dagger that was synthesized with the guild skill and has a power close to the Desire Sword of Munemori, but the evolution of it was only brought out a few moments ago, you know? What’s this about ‘underlying cause’, Root? If she is involved, I definitely won’t back down. Please tell me.” (Aznoval)

“Desire, you say… Was it such a monstrous dagger? No, the problem is not the power of the dagger. It is because of the reason of how Toa got it back.” (Root)

“I heard that she obtained the cooperation of her companions and the town though.” (Aznoval)

Aznoval recalls the conversation he had with Toa.

From what he remembers, that’s what she said.

It definitely wasn’t on her own.

“Yeah. And within those people, the one that lended the most assistance was the Kuzunoha Company. They guided her into the way to get back the dagger, or you could say, they directed it that way. Depending on how it is explained, it might create a crack between the relationship of the representative there and Toa.” (Root)

“If we are talking about guiding, then it would certainly be considered cooperating, but when you talk about directing it, it is not always the case. Hmph, and in truth, didn’t that company do something quite gray there?” (Aznoval)

“I won’t negate that. But the Kuzunoha Company’s representative, Raidou -or Misumi Makoto-, is a Wise that was kidnapped to this world on the whim of the Goddess, and his roots aren’t those of a villain. And at present, he is becoming an irreplaceable existence in this Tsige lined together with the Rembrandt Company. I can’t have the relationship of him and Toa, who is becoming adventurer-like, to crumble.” (Root)

“So it might become a hole in the ant’s nest that could lead to the town’s destruction huh. Wise… a japanese person. This person that’s calling himself Raidou, looks like he is quite the naive type. To think he would become such a spark in this kind of situation by his own volition.” (Aznoval)

Root didn’t say anything about Aznoval who connected the word Wise with a japanese person as if it were natural.

The circumstances of Makoto are different from the others, and while he is hyuman, he is a Wise, and he is also Japanese.

And in turn, it would make the interpretation of Aznoval slightly wrong, but Root didn’t show any signs of explaining at all as she continued the conversation.

“It is not completely his responsibility though. I won’t deny that he is naive either. Because of it, his guard at night is thoroughly tough and it is troublesome.” (Root)

“…For some mysterious reason, my impression of Raidou has improved. Or more like, I pity him. You are already trying to make a pass on him? Keep it moderate.” (Aznoval)

“Anyways…so that means, within the plans to crumble Tsige -which is practically akin to a firm rock- from the inside, the one that has the highest chance by stirring up distrust and anger between Toa and Raidou. The Sword of the Goddess that’s coming here seems to be the strategist type of magician after all. In my personal opinion, when it comes to Tsige and the Kuzunoha Company, I am a bit biased, so I came here in secret.” (Root)

The words of ‘moderate’ from Aznoval were ignored by Root and she continued explaining the current situation.

“On top of that, in this kind of important situation, he is the type that moves himself huh. Is it because he is lacking in trustworthy subordinates, or maybe because he is the type that doesn’t trust anyone aside from himself; whichever it is, if they plan on utilizing Toa in their conspiracy, I won’t forgive it. You are also here, so let’s swing my sword in a level where it is almost stepping onto the front stage. What do you think about that, the person over there?” (Aznoval)

The words of the knight were send to a direction different from Root, and in the place that resonated, there’s a woman who was dressed in lightweight mage equipment.

A hyuman.

There’s no companion with her, and from looks alone, it seemed as if she was a magician wearing a robe as casual wear and holding a staff.

But looking at it carefully, you could tell that that equipment is made of high grade materials.

If she were to fight with a dragon as she is, she would be able to. At the very least, that’s the level of preparation she had, and the two of them could tell that in an instant.

“Is that your assessment of me? Or is it regarding you fighting with me?”

“Oh, sorry about that. I would be grateful if you were to forget about my assessment of you. I am a very ordinary knight you can find anywhere, name’s Azu. It would be great if I were to know your name, Sword of the Goddess.” (Aznoval)

“…I repudiate disclosure of information. About your assessment of me, the former was exactly right, and the latter was practically all correct. I only have one dependable companion, but that one is currently acting separately. Also, regarding you fighting me, do whatever you want. It all amounts to who crushes the other after all.”

She doesn’t introduce herself.

The woman ignores the question and voices out her displeasure of being called the Sword of the Goddess by the knight.

“Having contact with Toa is not something I can agree to, personally and as an ally of the adventurers, Alte Barrett.” (Root)

“…Falz. Turning into a woman, turning into a man; you really are a hectic person. What’s this about? I am under the orders of the Goddess-sama and am going to save Aion, and subjugate the rebels. It is true that she didn’t say anything about Tsige, but they are trying to go independent from a country, that also falls into the area of a coup d’etat, and it is not something proper to do. Is it wrong to do what I have to do in order to make it properly return to Aion kingdom?” (Alte)

Being called her name by Root, she clearly made a displeased expression.

Her face, her neck, and her arms and legs that are sticking out from her equipment as well; they were all pure white and beautiful as if saying that suntans are evil.

Her blond hair was shining to the point you would think it is actually made of gold.

The woman that’s apparently named Alte Barrett is without doubt a hyuman that possesses beauty the Goddess would like.

And that beautiful voice that came out from her was also filled with faith to the Goddess, and was not holding a single doubt to her own actions.

Aznoval leaked a strained laugh probably as a substitute to his impressions about that part of her.

“About fighting with you, I am neutral to the end. But I am simply saying that I don’t like having the adventurer Toa utilized in your plans. That’s why, if you are not going to rethink this, I will personally be getting in your way.” (Root)

“And for me, Toa is one of the people I have to protect. Just means that, I can’t overlook this as a knight passing by.” (Aznoval)

Aznoval continues to the words of Root and makes his standing clear.

Unsheathing the japanese sword-like greatsword of wide width on his back, he takes a stance with it, and chants something. When he did that, the width of the sword in his hand increased, and settled into a truly strange shape.

It was too big to be called a katana, a shape that lacked balance.

If we leave aside the point of the size, it would be a sword that’s similar to the short sword Masamune.

“Wow, you suddenly bring that out. Azu-kun, as expected, you really do understand.” (Root)

“I am counting on you for support. If we rampage to an extent where it would be a disturbance, this person will understand that this is not a fight she should take.” (Aznoval)

“Are you saying this will become a battle of attrition? It is a peculiar sword, but that doesn’t matter for me. Falz –no, Root probably only wants to pester me with words anyways.” (Alte)

“Now, I wonder about that. At the very least, if I were you, I would drop that thought about defeating him quickly, Alte Barrett.” (Root)

“Unless it is the Goddess herself, that’s impossible.” (Aznoval)

“Not only me, but even the Goddess. That contempt of yours, learn it with your own body, low life.” (Alte)

At the outskirts of Tsige, several pillars of light, thunderous sounds, and magic power flew about.

In this pressing situation, the emergency adventurer team of Tsige moved promptly, and they arrived just a few moments after it began.

It was truly a fast response.

However, the place had the remains of a battle, but the concerned party was not there, and not even a corpse either.

The next day, the investigation came out with a truly foolish conclusion that it was a battle where there had to be at least a Superior Dragon and several High Spirits fighting.

The staff that was doing the investigation was truly skilled, but…the reality of things is only known by the three that were at Tsige that day.

The connection of Toa and Makoto had brought a legendary knight and the oldest Superior Dragon to Tsige in this day.

The day the related two will learn that this had secretly saved the town will be in a far future.