238 That's why I'm telling you to take care of yourself.




"Yes, yes, you have to imagine the original arm and regrow it from the root.
"I see. I'm getting the hang of it.

 Under Varastos' guidance, I was healing my lost arm. Beside me, Ao and Marya were both watching the scene.
 After leaving Komiha at Trinh's castle, Ao saw the condition of my arm at Balastos' house, and his expression was certainly complicated. Even Marya, who had regained her memory, froze as soon as she woke up, and was on the verge of crying because of me. I wonder if Lakra is right and we should avoid fighting in a way that accepts being injured because it can be healed.

Is it really possible to get back to normal ......?
It is not the exclusive property of the demon race to remake the body itself. You can also regenerate the missing parts when you heal a wound. If you understand how it works, you can do the same thing with a normal human. I'm sure you're not the only one who has a problem with this.
"Uh, ......, you mean?
I'm not sure if you've seen this before, but I'm sure you've seen it before. I'm sure Ecdysium will be able to learn it quickly.

 I had thought about regenerating my body when I was human, but I had given up on trying to acquire it on my own. It was very difficult to magically regenerate flesh, muscle, and bone, let alone skin. But now I can feel that it is possible to try to regenerate this body. In fact, bones and flesh have been regenerated, and at this rate, it won't take long to completely heal.

It's just that the consumption of magic and physical strength is much higher than I thought.
That's to be expected. You're using magic to create a new body, and you're also using your own body to supply the materials.
It's a little creepy when you think about it. It's a little creepy when you think about it. Where do you get the parts of your body you've lost?
"Oh, you mean your hair and nails are growing too? In the event that you're looking for the best way to get the most out of your business, you'll be able to get the most out of your business.
"So as long as you have magic power, you can regenerate sufficiently? I'm sure that's where Neil Ryates' tremendous regenerative power comes from.

 In the end, my own magic power was too exhausted, and today's treatment ended with the regeneration of my wrist. I'm not sure if I'm going to be able to do this, but I'm sure I'll be able to do it.

Now, let's get back to the work my people have asked me to do.
"Well, Mr. Ekduik. I think you should take the rest of the day off. ......
Yeah, he didn't tell you to do it right away, did he?
Don't worry. Don't worry. My compatriots understand that I'm hurt. It's not a job, it's more like an experiment.

 The task entrusted to the Brethren was to let Komiha and Smythos decide what to do with their lives. Since they were subordinates of Lytiar, they could not be included in the next attack on Serende, but he wanted them to choose a path that was less hostile if possible. Normally, there would be no problem if one of my people with excellent negotiating skills were to do it, but since it was an opportunity, he gave it to me.
 Unlike the other bastards, the two combatants are held side by side in a sturdy prison in Torin Castle. Komiha wore bracelets inlaid with magic seal stones on both arms to prevent her from preparing weapons from the fibers of her clothes, and Smythos' poisonous hands were sealed with multiple layers of cloth.

Are you okay with your injuries, Comha?
I'm fine. I'm fine. ...... It was a very clean cut, so it attached easily. ......
You've got a lot of time to worry about your enemies.
S-smite toss ......!
It's true. What are you doing here today? I've already given you information. There's no point in sticking around with you any longer.

 Compared to the calm and collected Komiha, Smythos is very nervous. His eyes are moving as if he's checking the face of the person behind me from earlier, and then he seems to be focusing further in.

"I'm not here to get information. Today, my people--
"Huh?

 The moment I said the word "compatriot", Smythos' tension rose to a new level. The strong stance he had taken is now completely gone. I see, the reason why he was so nervous was because he was looking for his compatriot.

If it was a compatriot, he is not here today. We've got enough information to start with. There's no reason to interrogate you anymore.
Does that mean ...... is no longer useful and we're getting rid of it?
Relax. I came here today to ask you to think about that.
Think about ......?
Yeah. First of all, the bastards other than you have been taken into custody by Quama. Strictly speaking, they are in the Quama demon world grounds while they are being purified.

 The bastard has a special talent of some kind. Even if they are not gifted in combat, their power can have a great impact on the world. It is easy to imagine that when countries learn of their existence, they will each offer their protection. However, if the countries were to confront each other over the existence of the bastard, there would be no point in us even fighting now.

Isn't it a mistake to quarantine the protection ......?
"Now that countries know about the bastard, they will soon reach out to him if we let him go. Even if the head of a country has good sense, that doesn't mean he can use it. I'm sure you wouldn't want to be separated either.

 There are beings like Serraes. There will be those who are willing to take the fall for the good of the nation. It is not our intention to be involved in the machinations of those people.

But in the end, we will be controlled, won't we?
"As long as each of us can live independently, the rest will be free to us. But I have a request for you two.


"...... request?
"The ones who have the most understanding of the bastards in their care are you, the same bastards. That's why I want one of you two to stay with the bastards.

 Jestaff, who was cultivating the Quama demon world, had his bastard son, Harkdock, as a subordinate. So, while he may have an understanding of their unique talents, there are some things that bastards understand better than others. Hearing this story, Comiha raises his hand in fear.

"Can't one of you be ...... two?
"No, not at all. No, not at all. You are free after the incident with Raheit and the others. You can be independent and you don't need to take care of other bastards, right?
"...... Oh, we're going to be free?
Oh. I'm not sure what to make of that. You'll have to pay some kind of price for that, though.

 From the standpoint of his position, he was only following Solide's orders, but there is no doubt that he was fighting voluntarily to save Smythos and the bastard. I'm sure you'll be able to find a lot more information on this in the future.

I'm sure you'll be able to find something that works for you.
I guess it doesn't cancel it out. But that's not the point. But if you're open to this, I'm prepared to make amends in any way I can while taking care of the bastards.
"...... That's fine. As long as I can be there for them. ......
Okay. I'll tell him that.
Wait a minute. You don't mind if I join you on this one, do you?

 This time, Smythos grabbed the bars of his cell and asked. The frightened look on his face is completely gone.

"Yes. I don't mind. But you don't have to obey the orders of Lytal anymore, do you?
"It's true that we've been taking care of them at the request of Lord Lytal. But that's also what we wanted. They will stand out in this world even if they don't want to. They'll be looked at strangely, avoided, and be the brunt of malice. I don't want them to live a horrible life like we did, and neither does Komiha.
"Because you've lived a horrible life?
Are you trying to tell me that my life is no big deal? I know who you are, Exoik. But...
I didn't mean it that way. My life is different from yours. If you say you've had a horrible life, that's probably true. There is no need to compare your life with others.

 Everyone has a different way of life. There is no point in seeking superiority or inferiority even though there are differences. What we need is how much value we seek beyond that.

...... Okay. You're out of sorts, talking to you.
I get that a lot. So, Smyths, you agree to take care of the bastards, right?
If Comaha is left alone, she'll be too spoiled.
That's terrible!
You're both so good with them. But it helps. Thank you.

 A change of environment can be very stressful for a child. It's a big help if they have a friend who knows them. For the young bastards, these two are irreplaceable ...... and will be like Raythea to me.

This is why you're out of sorts. ....... You're not going to like it.
"M, did I look weird?
No, no, no, no, no.
No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no.
"Smyths?

 I guess I eased up a little too much because I felt better. You're right, it's not good to be too relaxed in public.

The two of you will now be subordinates to your fellow countrymen...
Wait, wait, wait! Oh my god, I'm going to be that guy's subordinate?
Is there a problem?
Of course there's a problem! I don't want to work for that scumbag!

 Muu....... I wonder if this is the reason why my people entrusted me with this story. Smaith is trembling in the corner of his cell, probably remembering the interrogation his compatriot gave him.

"How could the sturdy Smaithos have done such a ...... horrible thing ......?
No, well, ...... yes, .......

 In fact, it was only a bitter medicine that was given to him, but he remembers it as a poison that he suffered from continuously. This is a misunderstanding that needs to be cleared up in the future.

But I want Smythos to stay by my side. ....... Can't I be your subordinate, Exduke?
"...... me?

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.



"You treated me with great respect when I tried to kill you. Not many people can respect another person so much in a life and death struggle. And ...... no, that's it.
That's it! I can trust you! That's how flexible you can be!
No, I'm not in a position to have a subordinate. ......

 I look at Ao, who is my master, without thinking. It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for.

It's fine, isn't it? It's not like there's any rule that says my subordinate can't have a subordinate.
It's true, but ....... By the way, why are you looking at me like that?
I'm just trying to think seriously about my future plans.

 Then Ao left the place. He was obviously in a bad mood, but he didn't slam people to the ground like he usually did. I wondered if I had angered her in a different way.

"Hey Marya, is there something wrong with the negotiations we just had?
Well, ...... you can't do what your compatriots do, can you ...... and ......?
No. ......

 It's a good idea to have a good idea of what you're going to be doing and how you're going to do it. I'm not sure if Marya would even give me a passing grade. .......

What was missing? ......
No, it was more like too much. ......

 In the event that you've got any questions regarding where and the best way to get in touch with me, please do not hesitate to contact me. My compatriot encouraged me, saying, "It will be a lot of work with the addition of those two, but good luck. But his face had the same indescribable expression as Marya's.