The God Slaying Hero and the Seven Covenants

In conclusion, the Faeronas were not found.

We were able to reach the campsite, but there was a big hole there. Given that Amida wasn't there, it's probably an enemy trap. There are demons that can use witchcraft, they may have dug holes somehow. Maybe even made it in the pit, like Ami or Miss Francesca.

Does calling your name and not getting back mean that Amida is at the bottom of that hole?... what's the situation? I shouldn't be bad with my head.

I didn't have the courage to jump off a boulder without knowing the depth or the condition of the bottom. Mululu tried to jump, but Yu stopped. Amida should be fine. Some sorcery can fly. At Ami's level, it shouldn't be a problem to help Miss Francesca and Faerona together. But then, why is Amida still at the bottom of that hole? Maybe he's already out of the hole looking for us. Either way, speculation cannot move in the present situation, where the situation is unclear.

I even thought about waiting by the hole, but that's a difficult situation. Ask yourself what's going on as you enter the giant tree void and dive in with Mululu.

Whether we wait or look for Amida, that's not the case. Unprecedented quantities of zombies abound. Probably not ghosts, but skeletons I ran into earlier. Maybe I'm manipulating zombies. Now instead of searching for our people, they'll make us one of the zombies.

"What do we do?

"Well, what's going on?"

In the void, even though they are large enough to let them in, they can never afford it. She snuggles up in a cuddly outfit with Mulu, so when she moves, the motion passes over her clothes and she gets muzzled. I never have evil feelings, but somehow I feel like I'm doing something wrong.

It's not like there's room in the gap, but apparently there's plenty of room in the mind. While I'm at it, I can't say anything.

I haven't been able to rendezvous with Amida yet, but I think I can afford it because I believe she's safe. The invisible raiders are certainly amazing, but I don't think Ami is the kind of person to take the delay. Then it's about that genius magician. Even Miss Francesca and Faerona should be properly protected.

- If you don't believe that, you can't move on.

That's what Mululu's accusing me of. He's turning his gaze.

"Aren't you worried?

"You believe in your people. Miss Francesca is worried, but Ami and Fayrona are here, so you'll be fine."

It's a lie. I'm worried. But at the same time, I trust you.... What a difficult thing to do with human emotion. And I'm gonna tell you who's gonna calm Mululu down if he gets anxious all the way here to me.

The problem is this way more than that.

I try not to be conscious, but my right arm hurts. I can tell you don't have to touch it to have a fever. Is the wound purulent, or was that bone attack poisonous? I want it to be the former.

If you suffer a wound, bleed, albeit less, and you are deprived of your strength by poison, it will only be your ankle wrap. That's not just my crisis, it's also dangerous for Mulu, who's acting together. If I can't move when I have to, there will be no one to protect this child.

Spend time trying not to move as much as possible to avoid wasting health. The air in the void is cold and the mulu in the arms is warm. And more than that, my right arm is hot. I'm going to be under the illusion as if a heated stick were in my arm.

"Probably, but Amida's at the bottom of the hole,"

After doing so for a while, Ermenhilde inadvertently speaks out.

We're the only ones hearing him. It's convenient not to be asked by a zombie or by that skeleton.

"... why?

"If you're on the ground, Ami and that elf can't miss the sound of our battle."

When Mululu returns the words in a whisper, that explains it.

I agree. When Amida doesn't take action after all this time, I have to think so. But then, why don't you come out of the basement? Is there something underground, or is it being attacked underground? Either way, we were separated from Amida.

"The question is, how do we meet?"

"Fall into that hole?

"If you don't have the means to climb, it's a secondary shipwreck. I can't recommend it."

But what if we were in a crisis underground?

That comes to mind, but I shake my head. Because there's not much we can do. More than that, I think it's the boss - it's better to do something about that fucking bone (skeleton) that would be manipulating zombies.

At least, that would eliminate the biggest threat, and with any luck, the zombies might be able to shut them up.

"Whether you want to go help or wait. We have to do something about that skeleton, it's dangerous."

'Right. As it stands, this beast is the only one who notices, because he can't be struck by surprise.'

"... mululu"

Unexpectedly, Muru says so and speaks a small voice.

When I turned my gaze on something, he looked at me with a slightly angry look rather than his usual blurred gaze.

"I'm not an animal man. Mululu."

Oh, you didn't like the way Elmen Hilde called you.

"Hmm. You and other beasts are still good enough."

"Mm..."

"This guy is stubborn at weird things. If you want me to call you by your name, do my best to get you to admit it."

I guess I could say something, but that's not funny. Besides, some people would think it was better to be recognized by Ermenhilde when he was called by his name.

Well, if you say it's a hassle, that's it. But Mululu doesn't like to lose, or he's strong, and once he decides to do this, there's something he can't break. For the reason that Elmen Hilde is called by name, it is gratifying that we can still act as usual in this situation. At a time like this, it's an easy death flag to understand if you lose your fear and get raped.

"Now, that's enough to deepen rapport. Mululu, are you sure you can beat that skeleton?

"Hard"

"Right."

Mululu's answer is concise. It's easy to understand, but I'm not very happy in the current situation.

Of course, I can't do it. If I could use my right arm, I wouldn't have a chance of winning. Elmen Hilde seems to understand what's going on around there too, and he hasn't said anything. Well, even if they tell you to fight, I say no.

But if I do, I'm stuck. Even if we wait for Amida, in the circumstances where that skeleton is... they could be after us for trying to rendezvous. You should think you have that much intelligence.

We must defeat that skeleton. To get through this forest. To rendezvous with my people.

"But you're not gonna do anything like this, are you?

"Yeah. Defeat that bone monster"

"Exactly"

Besides, that monster isn't invincible either. Remember the earlier battle and organize some information.

If only that tail could be powerless, wouldn't Mulu be able to do something about it?

Then you should figure out a way to disable that tail first. He seems to be good at unintentional hitting, he may never have been hit unintentionally. An optimistic idea, but worth a bet.

First of all, I need to make sure the raiders don't see me.

My head hurts. My right arm wound hurts. That, too, is not a wrinkle and seeping pain, but a sharp pain as if you were stabbed with a bunch of thin needles in your wound. Think of this as something else HR might really suck. I don't want to look directly at this wound until I rendezvous with Amida. That way, I'm sure I won't be able to move. I'm afraid to fight, and I hate hurting. If you saw a putrefied wound, it would break your heart if you couldn't do it anymore.

I'm a coward.

"You got any good ideas?

"What about the range?

"I'm going to lure that skeleton out. Mululu hits him unintentionally, snapping his tail from his roots."

"... proposal, huh?

"Is that a plan?

Or do you have any other good ideas? I don't hear anything.

In fact, there are only a few actions we can take. He's an animal man with a dull sensation due to his woodland temper and an injured man who can't use cheats properly either.

If you want to increase your chances of winning at all, you have to put your precious things on the scale. But there are only a few things I can get on. Both I and Mululu understand that. And Elmen Hilde, too.

"You're sweet, Elmenhilde."

"You're an idiot, Range"

I've decided what to put on it. To win, to survive. To live and see my people again. And Elmen Hilde and Mululu also realize.

No bond, no connection. Nothing can be described as memories. Still, the warmth of the girl in my arms is loving.

Death is cold. That's why I think the living want warmth. I've seen my people die before. Even though he was right next door, he was dead the next moment. I've seen death over and over again. I'm starting to feel it.

"Range, are you afraid to die?

"Oh, I'm scared"

'... hey'

In response to a sudden inquiry from Mulu, a protest is raised by Ermenhilde when he answers without getting his hair in.

I can't help it though. Everyone is afraid to die. If you die, that's it.

You felt my emotions like that, Mulu in my arms pulling out of power and depositing my body. I was surprised for a moment by the sudden sweetness, but accepted it. This kid is just like me. Afraid to fight. I'm afraid of getting hurt. I'm afraid to die. - I don't want my people to die. No matter how strong you are, you're only a midteenager.

What did you say about this? Yeah, think for a second, and I'll think of it right away. Suspension bridge effect. I don't have love, I'm just beside you. He just wants warmth from me. Me too. That's the same, I can put my strength into my arms in search of Mululu's warmth.

My right arm hurts, but it tells me that the pain is alive.

"Me too."

"If I die, I'll never see anyone again, and I won't be able to talk to you."

Besides, I can't even talk if I want to.

The corpse utters nothing. He won't hold back the hand I held. Not warm, just cold.

And more importantly - those left are so sad. As much as I want to cry. So much so that tears don't wither away whether you cry or not. As much as I want to taste that grief again, so much so that I think it's better to die.

That's why I don't die. I won't let you die.

If you survive, you have to live to the point of his death. You have to get over it, facing the kind of pain you want to die.

I don't want that thought anymore, and I don't want it to mull. And to Amida. So live. Put my life on the scale and win the bet.

'Totally...... I'm going to fight, is that okay with you?

"It's okay, Elmen Hilde. Live because you're afraid to die. Kill that monster to live. It's easy to understand, isn't it?

"Sure, but - Huh."

When I hear that sigh, I feel amazingly calmed myself. As usual. I got Elmenhilde in trouble, and I'm scared.

It would be annoying for Elmen Hilde, but a routine takeover that calms me down in a good way for me.

"It's okay."

Potsuri, and Mululu groans.

"I'll protect the range"

'.................. ha. It would be a mistake to have them protected, wouldn't it? You're a man when you do it, Range.'

I fall in love with Mulu's words for a moment, then drop my shoulders on Ermenhilde's words.

Even this one, even this one. Well, yeah. It often pisses me off when I'm serious, and I don't deny it. Here's what they say again, yeah.

I'd like to think of something more practical than that. I don't think that that fucking bone (skeleton) would hook up in such an easy to understand trap. I wish I had some good bait. My arm hurts. I can't work my head off.

Still have to think about it. Besides, it's easier for you to look healthy this way than to be pessimistic.

"I'm stronger"

'... dude. They say so, Range. Tell him something.'

"I don't deny it"

"Do it."

In fact, I can only release two constraints, and it doesn't extend to Mululu.

That much thought led me to the question of how both constraints had been freed.

One would be my willingness to fight, my willingness to fight. What about the other one?

If I hadn't exchanged promises with Mulu, I wouldn't be strong enough to keep this kid. Rather, enough to feel protected.

A fellow's death will not be released unless I acknowledge it. I don't think Amida's dead. The other two are impossible to liberate from the status quo. One needs to talk to the goddess, and the other - never to be freed again. Absolutely.

Then...

"Are you a member of the demon god's family...?

"What?"

"It's our constraint. When I fought earlier, I was free of two."

'Oh, right. But didn't it try to protect Range's will to fight and this beast man?

"Rather, he thinks you've been protected"

'... as always, I'm too vile to myself'

That being said, I can't save you because you're actually right. In earlier battles, nothing could be done.

"Constraints?"

"It's a secret between me and Elmen Hilde. We've got a lot of problems, and now we can't do everything we can."

"Even though you could die?

"You could die."

What a sad story. You can't fight as hard as you can if you're going to die.

I think you're a really mean goddess. From the bottom of my heart.

"... it's weird"

Growling like that, the mululu I was holding trembled small.

"What's up?

"How can I fight with all my might?

That being said, I can't respond to this white girl's question.

If we don't do everything we can, it's not just me, Mululu will be in danger. But I can't do everything I can. That's something to protect Mululu... maybe at the expense of Mululu himself to protect. That's the constraint. That doesn't make sense.

I don't want anyone to die. I don't want to abandon my people, and I don't want to let go of my connected hands (ties). I don't want to lose the warmth of the girl in my arms.

Really - my wish (cheat) is distortion (snoring). You have to sacrifice someone else to protect someone. Still, it doesn't get to the strongest, and even sacrifices the most important people to get to God killing.

"Then promise me"

"Yakuza?

"I definitely need to die. When I live, I don't give up on anything."

Let's settle this.

Join Amida and let's just get out of this fucking forest.

The yang is still high, but it will soon sink too. The night is not so far away. The time of the Undead is just around the corner.

"If you promise me, I will definitely take you to the king's capital. Everybody together."

When I was afraid to die, there were people who hugged me like this.

There was someone who was scared, shuddered, cried, stopped - and still held me and warmed me up. Someone who stayed by my side all the time, talking to me. Was he feeling this way then, too?

I want to protect the precious life in my arms. Is that what you thought......

I can't see you now, but I'll see you someday.

"I promise. Absolutely safe, take everyone to the King's Capital. I won't let you die."

Yeah, that's why I can't die here. Crises of this magnitude have crept through many times before. Compared to demon kings and demon gods, those are just bones.

I promised - "I'll show you the world". I haven't even shown you a quarter yet.

"Okay, I promise"

"Then I promise, too."

I swear.

The same promise I made back then. I swear. I don't put it in my mouth, I engrave it in my heart.

- Now it's time to protect it. I'm not a hero, but I'm a god killer. If the opponent is a member of the demon god's family, he can fight. I can kill, because I exist for it, and Elmenhilde is the weapon for it.

Kill the demon gods, eradicate their families - I'll make Elmenhilde look for a way of life other than weapons. We live together in a world where we don't need a god-killing weapon.

I will not die in this place because of a wish that cannot be fulfilled by the goddess, that can be called arrogance.

"I will not die"

"I will never let you die. We all live and go to Wang Du"

Close your eyes. In the nasal cavity, sweet unlike the sweaty smell of a man or the muddy smell that ran through the woods - the scent of a girl.

Calm your mind to its sweetness. I don't know, I feel like I'm thinking perverted, but I need calm. Besides, you can't possibly have evil feelings for Mululu.

Mid-teens, about the same age as Ami when she was summoned to this world. If I get my hands on it, I'm a pervert with no excuses, and I'd be the one who gets paid back in the first place. If I think so, I'm not even willing to put my hands on it. Rather, it may be more of an emotion I have for my daughter or something rather than such an object.

I closed my eyes for a moment.

"Hmm. I'll tell Ami later."

"Read the air, fool"

"That's right, the range or"

Negative. Really human smell, or something.

"Will you protect me?

"Don't worry."

Sigh and let your body out of the giant tree void. I laugh bitterly at such a voice, like I expect somewhere, or I'm being mean and nibbly.

There are no zombies. Maybe that skeleton isn't even here. No sound, no sign.

I don't know if I'm a member of the demon god's family, or maybe not. But you'd be more likely to be after me with injuries than Mululu.

I will ask Mululu to hide himself in the void of giant trees as it is. All you have to do is feed on the bait named me. Let's hope he's an idiot who can get caught up in such an easy to understand trap.

Sit a little away from the void, keeping your back in a tree of considerable size. My right arm hurts. But thanks to that, my head is refreshed.

"We're together when we die, buddy"

"I can't be honest with you."

If you can, I want you to attack me before the sun goes down.

Would that be a sweet idea?

Speaking of which, how far does Mululu know about me? I guess you also know your relationship with Ami - the heroes - that you weren't surprised by Elmen Hilde's voice.

I wonder if I'll ask you when this fight is over. Let's get rid of that skeleton. Think that far and sigh.

I was wondering if this was a death flag.