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 80
3-30.Escape
…Escape?
Why?
I haven’t done anything wrong…?
Amariaz explained politely, seeming to understand the puzzled expression.
“Listen carefully, okay? The angels are trying to convince all the citizens of the Gharott Kingdom that you are the son of an Evil God using the skill of ‘information sharing.’ And this will definitely succeed. If that happens, the Oni Village will be feared as a place ‘harboring the son of an Evil God.’ At worst… or rather, there will definitely be an investigation, and many will be put in danger because you are here.”
The Evil God is known as an entity that once destroyed the Gharott Kingdom. If it’s known that his son is alive, it will surely cause a commotion.
Furthermore, Amariaz anticipated that the way the Oni looked at Yuuzen would drastically change even if he stayed here. It might be okay to continue to hide him, but human soldiers are not fools. Skills like search are abundant even in the current world. It’s only a matter of time before he’s found.
Moreover, it’s most troublesome for Uchikage if this information is shared with the Gharott Kingdom. He, the village leader, will be forced to deal with demands and investigations from the Gharott Kingdom. In order to avoid this as much as possible, they must prepare to escape here.
“…Do you understand what I’m saying?”
“I don’t understand…”
“I thought so. I can’t tell you to accept it either. But even if this information about Yuuzen-kun is false, it’s still a spark that could ignite the Gharott Kingdom.”
“…That may be true, but…”
“It’s clear that the angels’ goal is division, but right now, we have no choice but to escape. To protect this village.”
…Yeah, that’s right… I don’t want to see the Oni Village fall apart because of the information shared by the angels. For that reason… even though I don’t agree with it, I have to accept what Amariaz says.
“…Have you decided?”
“…Yeah.”
“Alright! I’ll accompany you too. For now, we have to hide until things settle down. Tatareba, make sure to tell only Uchikage-Ojiisan about this. Then everything will be fine.”
“Got it.”
With that said, Tatareba looked at me again.
“Yuuzen-kun, I don’t care whether you’re the son of an Evil God or not.”
“…”
“To me, you’re just a normal, slightly stubborn child. Don’t worry about it. But if you’re still worried… remember that you have at least one, if not two, friends who call you a friend.”
Tatareba said this while looking at Amariaz. The other friend he mentioned was likely herself.
It was both comforting and a bit complicated. But… I was still happy.
“Thank you…”
“I’m sorry, Tatarleba. It seems I’ll have to leave you alone…”
“It’s okay. I’ll manage somehow. Go quickly.”
With those words, Amariaz nodded and forcibly took my hand, pulling me along. The destination is somewhere far away from here, for now, at least. I felt the first big regret and resentment in my life.
Rash actions. By this, I’m putting the Oni Village in danger. And… deep resentment towards Kyuuri. This is exactly what they mean by repaying kindness with enmity. That guy, at least someday…
With that determination in my heart, I left the Oni Village.