I Was a Small Fish When I Reincarnated, but It Seems That I Can Become a Dragon, so I Will Do My Best - Extra Chapter 143

5-26. Side-Karna: The Angel’s Intentions

Karna lightly swung her single-edged sword before sheathing it. It felt heavier than she remembered, likely because it had been a while since she last used it. However, as she continued practicing, she began to regain her old familiarity with the weapon. Despite the demands of raising children, she realized the importance of regular training to ensure she could act swiftly when necessary.

Karna picked up a fallen bomb with her foot, examining it in her hand. The black rectangular box was surprisingly sturdy, making a satisfying sound when tapped. It seemed to be made of a material resistant to shocks, and it wouldn’t explode unless the switch was activated.

The bomb’s operation was simple—just a small infusion of magical energy was enough to trigger it. This acted as a fuse, leading to an explosion shortly after. If placed and moved away from in time, the user would remain unharmed.

However, Karna was astonished that such powerful bombs could be mass-produced. She had disabled and stored numerous bombs in her magic bag, but there were still many she couldn’t recover. With thirty bombs per box and several already placed, it was clear there was a facility somewhere manufacturing them. Unless this facility was destroyed, these dangerous weapons would continue to be supplied to those aligned with the angels.

The scale of the explosions was concerning. If such bombs were directed at Oni village, the damage would be catastrophic. Although traditional skills had been lost, the advancements in magical device technology now allowed for the mass production of such weapons, posing a significant threat.

“…Ah.”

Karna saw an angel flying overhead. Puzzled by the lone angel, she noted it hadn’t noticed her presence.

If the angels were making a move, it was essential to understand their intentions. The angel was heading in the direction opposite to Potodera Dungeon. If it was returning to a base, following it might reveal their headquarters.

Though it meant parting ways with her companions, Karna decided they would probably be fine and activated her skill. She instantly moved from her position, flying after the angel.

Keeping a safe distance to avoid detection was challenging, but Karna eventually tracked the angel to a place where residents were evacuating. People were fleeing in panic, pushing past the soldiers directing them away from the bombing site. Many were still in a state of confusion, desperately trying to escape.

The angel descended among the people.

“What is it…?”

Watching from the shadows, Karna frowned as the angel appeared before the townsfolk. Judging by their reaction, it was the first time the angel had revealed itself here. A wave of surprise and murmurs spread, with some expressing their unease.

The angel spread its wings and began to speak, trying to convey something. Although Karna couldn’t hear the words from her distance, she could guess their meaning from the movement of its lips.

‘People of Kilrock Territory, I am sorry that we could not protect this land.’

“…Oh no, this is bad…”

From the start, Karna felt a sense of dread, and her intuition proved correct. The angel continued speaking, gathering the attention of the townsfolk.

‘I should not have shown myself, but the situation has changed. The Evil God has returned. The recent explosion was the work of this Evil God. If nothing is done, the people of Kilrock will lose their lives in vain. We cannot allow that to happen. That is why I am here, to guide you.’

In other words, the angel intended to blame the entire incident on Ouren and make the townsfolk believe the angels were their protectors. They orchestrated the bombing to fabricate this story, aiming to gain human allies. The reason behind targeting Kilrock was now clear.

Simultaneously, it was evident what must not be done. The angel’s words hadn’t yet fully convinced the townsfolk. There were still some who doubted this sudden appearance. Few would easily believe the words of an entity they had never seen before.

However, there was one way to ensure they believed.

“This is bad…!”

Karna used her skill to move quickly, retracing her steps and desperately trying to locate Ouren. But he seemed to have gone far, and she struggled to sense his presence.

The angels were trying to establish themselves as protectors of this country with a lie. If they could portray themselves as fighting the Evil God, they would be seen as heroes. Therefore…

“We mustn’t kill the angels…!”

Realizing the angels’ intentions, Karna raced through Kilrock Territory. At that moment, Ouren decapitated the remaining two angels with his linked water-thread spear.