Kaifuku Jutsushi no Yarinaoshi ~ Sokushi Mahou to Skill Copy no Choetsu Heal Volume 2 Chapter 9

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Outside the window, an acquaintance from my hometown is crucified and towards Keare the hero of healing, the kingdom's soldiers are saying that if he doesn't appear within three years, this person will be publicly executed.

What idiots. From the start, I was planning to hurry up and leave this town. Although I am planning to destroy the kingdom, it's premature to pick a fight with the soldiers there and I'm not interested in it either.

However, the inhumane kingdom a.s.saulted my hometown. That's something I can't overlook. Right now, I'm burning up with anger and hatred. Why are they doing this much. Because of that, the lives of the kingdom's soldiers that were supposed to be overlooked are wasting their lives.

That being said, attacking them right now will be of no use. These sorts of things need to be carried out cautiously. The most important part of revenge is self-restraint. Reliably carrying it out while avoiding as much risks as possible.

"Kureha, I have a request." (Kearuga)

I asked Kureha while having a faithful face.

"What is it I wonder?" (Kureha)
"The person over there is my acquaintance from my hometown. I want to know what happened to my village, Alban. You don't have to do anything, but I just want you to find out the truth. To do that, could you return once for me?" (Kearuga)

First of all, gathering information is necessary. It's only my guess that the village has been destroyed and the villagers have been sent to various towns as bait to call me out. I want to get positive evidence.

"I understand." (Kureha)
"That would be helpful. I can only depend on Kureha to obtain information from the kingdom." (Kearuga)
"Leave it to me. How do you view this situation?" (Kureha)

The moment Kureha heard that I can only depend on her, she happily smiled. She's an easy to understand woman.

Although she came to ask about the current situation, Kureha most likely has already guessed most of it. However, it would probably be better for me to properly tell her my thoughts. I tell her what I'm a.s.suming, and explain how my village has probably been destroyed with the villagers made to be bait that would lure me in. (TL Note: The word bait in this sentence is in kanji, but the other sentences had it in katakana. Anyone know why that is?)

"…Looking at the current situation, the possibility of that is high. So cruel. It's not something a human would do." (Kureha)
"I also think that. They aren't humans, they are beasts." (Kearuga)

Heartless and inhumane people. There's no merit in them being alive. Those types of people should just die to atone to me and present their lives out of their own will to become EXP.

"But I feel uneasy about it." (Kureha)

Kureha has a suspicious expression.

"What's on you mind?" (Kearuga)
"It's quite violent of them to destroy the village just because it's Keare's, the hero of healing's origin. I think there will be quite a lot of opposition from the other villages and towns. They are destroying a village because one criminal came from it as if it's the villages fault." (Kureha)
"The princess was killed you know?" (Kearuga)
"Even then. The kingdom puts value in keeping up their image as a s.h.i.+eld that protects humanity, and yet would they destroy a village that's not from another country, but their country? They would not do something that would give them a bad reputation and in a worst case scenario, would make other countries criticize them. Just in case, if they only destroy the village for revenge, then I do somewhat understand it. But if they do cruel acts like shaming innocent villagers in public to call out the hero of healing and advertize their revenge, it's no different to proactively spreading their bad reputation themselves." (Kureha)

Now that she mentions it, she's right. They wouldn't do something like grandly lowering their own reputation to various towns or villages.

"They might have fabricated a just cause to do that. If the sin for killing the princess isn't enough, then they just have to add more until they can destroy the village he was born in. I want you to include that in your search as well." (Kearuga) (TL Note: I think he wants her to find out if he's got more crimes added to his name or sth.)
"Yes, the chance of that happening is quite high. I'll make sure to include that in my search. So…" (Kureha)

Kureha looks at me with upturned eyes, eyes that says she want to flirt. I embrace Kureha and exchange a kiss. This is what she was waiting for.

"Let's decide on a way of communicating for when we meet again. I don't want to end it with separating from you." (Kureha)
"That's true. For a while, we will be in this inn so come visit us whenever. In case it becomes difficult staying here, we will send a letter. When that happens, yeah, I'll use the alias Kuruta. Could you tell me the forwarding address?" (Kearuga)

Kureha fluently writes her contact address. In the worst case scenario, I'll send the meeting place, date and time there.

"I'll work hard." (Kureha)
"I"m relying on you." (Kearuga)

Like that, Kureha left the inn. While waiting for her information, I should take my own actions. In the inn, it's the original three; Freya, Setsuna and I are left. I turn our appearances back to Kearuga and Freya.

"Kearuga-sama, you are quite intimate with Kureha it seems." (Freya)
"To save the world, her power is necessary." (Kearuga)

I've told Freya that I'm on a trip to save the world, so I repeated that here. I haven't seriously fallen in love with Freya, and I'm just acting like lovers to use her. Of course, I am enjoying myself, but till the end, I will prioritize using her.

"Well, I'm Kearuga-sama's attendant. No matter what my master does, it is up to him." (Freya)

Similarly to Setsuna, it seems Freya is also jealous. I end up having a bitter smile.

"Kearuga-sama, about the story from before, but if the villagers are checked out by Kureha and the village turns out to be safe, will you save them?" (Freya)
"Although I intend on doing that, my aim is effort. If the country becomes serious, then it actually will become hard to save them." (Kearuga) (TL Note: Not sure what he means by "my aim is effort." 努力目標だね.)
"… If only they run away to another country like the ice wolf race." (Setsuna)

Setsuna is nice. She must be worried about my hometown.

"After all, it is hard for humans to leave a village they have gotten used to living in. However, I won't make the sacrifice of everyone from my useless. I plan on making the kingdom pay for what they have done." (Kearuga)
"What are you planning to do?" (Setsuna?)
"According to my intuition, what happened this time will become a trigger. And if I spread the fire, then I think it will definitely burn better." (Kearuga) (TL Note: The kanji for trigger can also mean remains of fire, which is why he started talking about fire.)

If they attacked my village without a just cause, I can blame them and if they make something up, I can make the remains of the fire bigger by seeing through their lies.

Obviously, there is no meaning in making a fuss by myself. However, if I expose them at the suitable place with the suitable method, it will hold a big meaning. I've met and remember guys who liked these sorts of things in the first world. I'll rely on those connections. (TL Note: Not sure if it is 'expose', but that's what makes the most sense.

If I continue to do small things like this, I'll make no progress. I want to quickly move on to the next way. To do that, I need to gradually shake the Dioral Kingdom. By doing small things diligently and steadily, I will destroy their feet. (TL Note: Figuratively)

"Kearuga-sama, you have a really pleasant face." (Setsuna?)
"So you could tell huh. I'm actually quite excited right now." (Kearuga)

I embrace Setsuna. Because I was only being affectionate to Kureha since yesterday, I'll need to show love to Setsuna as well.

"Ahh it's unfair to only have Setsuna. Even though I was always waiting." (Freya)
"Come here too Freya." (Kearuga)

I also leaned on Freya. While waiting for Kureha's information, I should also start taking actions from the afternoon. However, before that, I'll make love to the gentle and cute Setsuna and Freya. They are my convenient pieces. Besides… I've become slightly attached to them.