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 182
7-2. About Amariaz
Amariaz. His existence, to put it bluntly, is uncertain. Houen had thought something was off ever since he first saw Amariaz.
Ordinary people other than themselves shouldn’t have any special skills. Yuuzen is an exception. Karna, having been brought to this era through Ouren, possesses skills, and it’s only natural for the Oni Uchikage, who has lived for 400 years, to have skills as well.
However, Amariaz is clearly a child. It’s hard to believe he’s lived for 400 years, and it’s unlikely he was transported to this era through time travel. Only Ouren’s “Ouryuu’s Decision” can achieve such a feat.
Houen doesn’t particularly like discussing individual personal matters. But given the current state of the world, knowing one’s origins is important. Despite having a small body and possessing skills, Amariaz understands his abilities well and can fight on the same level as Ouren. Frankly, it’s abnormal.
Uchikage had known this all along. Yuuzen must have known too. They could have either kept it hidden or not cared, but Houen decided it was time to clarify things.
“Uchikage, what is that child? When did he appear? Why does he have skills? Why can he fight like Ouren? That’s not a child’s combat ability.”
“Is it not enough to say that I trained him?”
“It isn’t.”
“H- hey, easy – easy, calm down…”
Ouren raised his hands and stepped between the two.
“Amariaz is our comrade, isn’t he? It’s concerning that he has skills, but Houen, you sound like you’re doubting him.”
“I am doubting him.”
“Do you think he’s an enemy to us? Why the sudden suspicion?”
“Don’t you remember?”
“Remember what?”
Houen looked at him with a reluctant, grim expression, as if recalling past trauma.
“Garrot Kingdom.”
“…?”
“Do you remember when that country was destroyed?”
“Of course, I do.”
The day when something emerged from within them and easily crushed an entire nation. Fortunately, there were no deaths, but many were severely injured in the subsequent battles. Ouren was asleep and has no memory of the events following the battle, but Houen, who dealt with everything, witnessed the horrific aftermath.
He couldn’t forget that skill. Even on a smaller scale, he could immediately recognize it.
“Amariaz used that skill.”
“…What?”
“… ”
Houen had seen Amariaz fighting an angel at that time. He was about to intervene, but before he could, Amariaz used that skill to utterly defeat the angel. Shocked, he quickly shifted his focus to the approaching new enemies.
Perhaps it was easier to switch his mindset during battle. Despite some unease, he hadn’t been overly cautious then. But upon reflection, he realized it was the same skill that destroyed Garrot Kingdom.
“Wait, but… well, I see…”
“Amariaz has skills, including that one, possesses vast knowledge and maturity for his age… It’s enough reason to doubt him.”
“Even you, Uchikage?”
Ouren protested. Despite their time together, he wondered if it was right to accept such doubts easily. Yet, Houen’s words were not wrong, and Uchikage couldn’t dismiss them based on emotions alone.
“But Houen-dono, Amariaz opposes the angels. What about that?”
Houen froze. Uchikage pointed out what he had overlooked in his focus on the immediate.
“…That’s right… He is indeed against them…”
“Yes. If Amariaz were connected to that, he wouldn’t oppose the angels. Therefore, I believe we can trust him.”
Seeing Houen calm down, Uchikage nodded. Ouren, relieved by the dissipating tension, sat back down.
“Internal conflict in this situation is the last thing we need…”
“But there are still many concerns. Nonetheless, I trust the princess’s divination.”
“…Princess?”
“The princess who remains in this mansion even after death.”
“She’s persistent, isn’t she?!”
Finally, laughter broke the tense atmosphere. Surprised she was still around, they nonetheless appreciated her resilience. Ouren, having heard of the ghost appearing at night, eagerly went to inform Reizen.
Uchikage and Houen waited until Ouren’s footsteps faded, then looked at each other.
“Do you still doubt him?”
“…No, I’ll hold off for now. But the time will come when we need clear answers. Prepare an explanation even the devil can understand.”
“Don’t worry. I’m prepared.”
“You’re becoming more like Raiki…”
“I take that as a compliment.”
Laughing, Uchikage also left, returning to his tasks. Though the unease wasn’t entirely gone, Houen felt somewhat reassured.
“…Can’t stay like this…”
He clapped a hand on his knee, stood up, and left the room to share what they discussed with everyone.