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 79
3.29. The Angel’s purpose
Navigating through the flow of the crowd, Princess and I managed to make our way back to where Amariaz and Tatareba were.
The commotion around us gradually grew louder, indicating that rescue operations and such were underway.
Combatants were investigating for hidden ambushers, armed and ready.
“Amariaz! Sorry to keep you waiting!”
“So, that means Hime-sama has the ability to dispel curses.”
“Yes, indeed. Now, show me.”
Approaching Tatareba, Hime-sama examined the abdomen where the ‘Death Mark’ was applied. Though the wound was deep and securely bandaged, the ‘Death Mark’ could still be clearly seen even over the bandages. The eerie black pattern had grown larger since before, tormenting Tatareba. Seeing this, Hime-sama let out a small groan.
“It’s a strong ability… As expected of an angel.”
“Can you heal it…?”
“Yes. Somehow. But to dispel such a powerful curse, I might disappear from here immediately. I’ve already pushed myself to come this far. If we were in the Second Palace, it would be possible… but…”
“Can… can you, please? Princess, you’re the only one I can rely on…”
“Leave it to me. But please handle things afterwards.”
With that, Hime-sama checked her condition by clenching and unclenching her hand, then placed her hand over the ‘Death Mark.’
” ?Dispel? .”
With a sound like shattering glass, the pattern of the ‘Death Mark’ vanished. Tatareba’s breathing deepened, and he suddenly woke up, coughing heavily.
“Gah! cough cough…
“Then, I leave the rest to you.”
“Thank you!”
As I thanked Hime-sama, she promptly disappeared.
The skill seemed simple, but it might have consumed a considerable amount of magical power to use.
I must find a way to express my gratitude next time…!
Wait, is Tatareba okay!?
“Tatareba!”
“Ugh…! Yuuzen-kun? And Amariaz-kun.”
“Phew, looks like it worked out. Thank goodness. But seriously, don’t move at all. As a disciple of Uchikage-Ojiisan, I believe you understand your own physical condition well.”
“..Ugh. If I get up, it’ll sting.”
She must still be in pain all over her body… but she can talk quite well… Is it because she’s an Oni? But her voice sounds energetic, which is somewhat reassuring.
Alright, I need to ask about various things…!
“Tatareba, what did you fight against?”
“…! Right, it was… an angel. I cut off the wings of the devil… then, white wings… grew out. And then… there was something…”
Tatareba looked at me with only her eyes. Though they seemed somewhat uneasy, she couldn’t just stay silent. So, she opened her mouth with a heavy heart.
“Yuuzen-kun, are you… the ‘Son of the Spirit Turtle’ of the Evil God?”
“…Huh?”
…Huh?
What’s that?
I’ve never heard of that before… Eh?
I glanced at Amariaz, who was sighing and holding his face. I couldn’t discern his emotions.
Or rather, I don’t have the composure to read emotions right now.
What’s a Spirit Turtle, anyway?
What’s an Evil God?
I’ve never heard any of this before…?
“So that’s how it is…! That damn angel!!”
With a loud bang, Amariaz suddenly shouted and punched the wall he was leaning against. It’s the first time I’ve seen Amariaz lose his composure like this. Tatareba seemed equally surprised, as I was.
After scratching his head and somehow calming down his unfocused anger, Amariaz glared at Tatareba, then immediately asked.
“Tatareba…! What did that angel do to you…?”
“…She used a magic called ‘Information Sharing’ on me. That you, Yuuzen, are the son of the Spirit Turtle. And that she’s trying to… let the people of the Gharrot Kingdom know about it. This… was forcibly drilled into my head.”
“This is the worst.”
I… I don’t understand what’s… happening.
What?
What’s going on right now?
According to Amariaz, the group of angels seeking skills is undoubtedly the culprits. And the reason they haven’t made a move in five years is because of Grandpa Uchikage’s presence.
“During the battle five years ago, our information was shared with the angels.”
“B-but… but wasn’t my information not shared…? They didn’t even give me a chance to contact them at that time…”
“It was done when we split into three. And probably, she’s also considered a skill holder. That’s why she came here as an investigator. She’s the ‘angel who deliberately erased memories.’ It was coincidental until she was picked up, but from there, it seems to have gone according to their plan.”
“B-but… am I… the son of an Evil God…?”
I’m… starting to get really confused.
I want to sort out this conversation.
But I don’t know where to start sorting it out on my own.
At that moment, Amariaz gave me one instruction.
“Yuuzen-kun.”
“…What?”
“We’re running away.”