9 9 かつての友に決着を




"Let me tell you something first. My power is to deal fixed damage to any target within my area of effect.
"Fixed ...... damage ......?

 Riot slumped over, seemingly unable to get up.

The damage value is '9999'. I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure it's the highest level of protection you can get, but it's gone.

 I'm sure you're aware of that.
 I'm sure that my skill effect touched within that range and damaged the talisman.

That's a lie. I've never heard of such a skill .......
The proof is in the fact that your armor is broken.

 I said coldly to the frightened Riot.

"Ugh .......
"I'll say it again. The damage value is '9999'. The moment you're within range of my skills, that's how much damage you'll take.
"Ugh. ......

 Riot's face went pale.
 I'm not sure if you'll be able to find the right one for you.
 It's a good thing that you're not the only one who has a problem with this.

 Are you experiencing the same fear and despair that I experienced that day, Riot?

 A dark pleasure welled up from the core of my heart.

Can the great warrior Riot, a member of the heroic party, endure this?
"No, don't be absurd! I'm sure you're not the only one. You will die! Definitely die. ......!
So, when you get within range, that will be the end of you.

 I step forward haphazardly.

One step at a time. Fear every step I take, Riot. Scream. Scream.
No, no, no. ......
I want you to feel the same despair I felt that day.
No, don't come to ...... me!

 Riot backed away in desperation.
 He seemed to have lost his nerve, and his gait was too feeble to be that of a warrior.

What are you doing? Shoot him dead with your arrows!

 "Shoot him with your arrows!" he ordered the soldiers behind him.

"Protect the Duke!

 The guards put arrows in their bows at once.
 Countless arrows rain down on him.

"Shea, stay with me.

 He told the girl beside him.

"Stay close or you die.
"Yes, sir.

 Shea grabs my sleeve.

 Immediately, a swarm of arrows came at me...



 They're all gone.



It's ......?

 Riot's eyes widened in disbelief.

"I told you. I told you my skill would deal fixed damage to all targets within its area of effect.

 I said arrogantly.

"That 'target' isn't just people. It's not just people, it's anything that tries to hurt me, whether it's arrows or magic. Well, if there's such a thing as an arrow that can withstand 9999 damage, maybe it can hurt me.
"d*mn it, boys, slash at him directly! Protect me no matter what!

 Riot screamed.

"But, sir, ......
Because if you get too close, you'll definitely die. ......

 But the guards seemed hesitant.

 But the guards looked hesitant.
 As soon as you enter the effect of my skill, you will surely lose your life.

"Ugh. ......

 The guards retreated, their faces pale.

"You ......!
"Riot, it seems no one is willing to risk their life for your allegiance.

 I continue on.

 In the corner of my eye, I saw a distance number from the target.
 The number floating in the air was "18".

 Eight meters to go.
 It's not my intention to kill Riot instantly.
 I'll make him suffer in fear and despair slowly...

 Seventeen meters to go.
 I'm taking slow steps.

"What do you say, Riot? Face it like a warrior?


"No, I don't want to ...... defeat the demon king, get all the status, honor, wealth, ...... everything, and then just like that, ...... I don't want to ...... .......

 Riot shakes his head from side to side, shaking.
 Sixteen meters to go.

"Help me, ......, help me, ......!

 Riot crawled to the spot.
 He rubbed his forehead on the ground and apologized.

Forgive me! No, no, please forgive me, Master Chrom!
"Begging for my life.

 Fifteen meters to go.
 I'm closing the distance to Riot.

 Not getting to him in one breath was deliberate.

 Every step I take is a countdown to his death.
 In the meantime, I need to give him a good reminder.

 He's committed the greatest crime in the world... betraying trust.

I always thought of you as one of us.

 Fourteen meters to go.

Chrome. ......
"I thought you were my friend.

 13 meters to go.

I thought you were important. I wanted to protect you ...... and your friends at the cost of my life. That's ultimately what motivated me to take down the Demon Lord.

 He recalls the feelings he once had.
 It's a good idea.

To be honest, the idea of saving the world doesn't really come to mind. But if it means protecting the people close to me, I can understand it. That's why I fought. No matter how powerful the demon tribe was, it gave me courage.

 Twelve meters to go.

But I was trampled.

 The lip I bit down on was torn and blood started to flow.
 The pain was hot, but it didn't matter.

"All of my most cherished feelings were lost that day at ....... I'm empty.

 Eleven meters to go.

"Wait, wait! Yes, yes, I disagreed! I'm not going to be able to do that to you, my lifelong friend! But Juno and the others forced ...... me to do it, and that was not my intention! Believe me, ......!

 Riot shouted in a voice muffled by fear.

It's too late for that. I don't see how such a convenient story could possibly work.

 I scoffed.
 Now, finally... we're almost in the zone of effect.

"After you left me, I thought I was going to die. But something inside me was screaming that it wasn't over yet. I have to finish this.

 I looked down at Riot.

I looked down at Riot. "Ta-ta-ta-ta help ......!

 He must have realized that if I closed the distance to within a meter of him, he would die.
 I pleaded with him, tears and snot staining my face.

 His crotch was wet and steamy.
 He was so terrified that he was incontinent.

 No more pride, no more fighting spirit, no more anything.

 Or maybe he never had any of those things in the first place.
 Judging from the current figure of the lustful and self-defeating "Duke of Riot," that must have been his true nature.

 It's a miserable end for Riot, a warrior of the heroic party.

I'm sure you'll be happy to hear that. I'm sorry. Help me, ......, help me, ......!

 The words that my friends said to me that day came to my mind.



We all decided.
"In order to make the heroes stronger.
"You are the one who will be sacrificed.
"No one wants to die.
"Don't worry, I'll make her happy.
"I'm sorry, Chrom. I'll never forget you.



 I took a step forward.

 Six inches to go.
 One more step.

I thought you were one of us.

 I looked at Riot again.

 Once a friend.
 Once a friend.
 But now...

 And now...

I'm not here anymore.

 Step forward.



 I've reached the area of effect.

"The Riot that was my companion, he was rough, but he was kind, he was a friend.
"Gee, gee, gee, gee, gee, gee, gee, gee, gee, gee, ......!

 With a scream and a splash of blood, Riot eventually disappeared.

He's nowhere to be found.

 And my revenge... the first step was over.