Tensei Shitara Slime Datta Ken novel Chapter 226
Behind Venom who was fighting Arios, were the children who were also holding their weapons up with Kenya as their lead.
Venom without being roused up, started attacking Arios without worrying about the children
Naturally moving as if he was walking, he rushed at Arios like a cannonball ignoring gravity and inertia.
And he reached the maximum speed immediately not giving time for Arios to prepare.
Doom Enemy[1]!!
The claws on Venom's hands grew longer and dyed in black
And while releasing "Wave of Division", he approached Arios.
However
how naïve.
Before anyone was aware, Arios was gripping a sword and swung it.
His sword shone like it was releasing radiance and cut off Venom's claws with extreme speed.
Arios' expression didn't change as if it's a natural result.
He looked at Venom just like looking at a bug.
Such condescending behavior was that of an overwhelming powerful person to those who was weaker.
However, his expression was distorted due to unexpected situation. Pain ran through Arios' arm.
Hahaa, serve you right~! Luckily, two of it stuck in right?
Venom pointed it out and sprouting a smile.
As what Venom said, two claws had stuck in Arios' arm.
You bastard, is this your aim from the start?
Nope, it isn't like that. I thought I'd kill you by the first strike.
However, I thought that even if you grazed by one would be good. Well. I'm so lucky again today.
You jester I will no longer hold back then.
Stupid~! Fighting without holding back from the beginning, such a thing should be the basic you know!
Towards Arios who was dyed with anger, Venom was thoughtfully cheerful.
However, in contrast to his attitude, there's no gap in his stance. With his cut claws already regenerated, Venom's consciousness focused on Arios.
That's natural.
From the exchange just now, Venom was convinced that Arios was an overwhelmingly powerful person.
(Hee! As I expected, there's something that I can't perceive even inside of where my surveillance are.
Certainly, he's higher ranking than me......
But, it's not because he's fast that I can't see his movement.
That means that it was due to his ability that I can't detect him from the start, I'm sure my thinking isn't wrong
He's stronger than me, no doubt about it, but it's not like I can't win.
In that case, it's so convenient. I will kill this guy and take that power!)
While fighting, Venom felt laughter almost spilled out from his mouth.
Even if he defeats low ranking enemies, he can't obtain more power.
Therefore, he thought this time was a chance for him. It's a chance for him to defeat a high ranked enemy and obtained more power.
(I'm lucky. Masayuki is here, this guy will become a high-quality food for me!)
If Arios' strength is comparable to the high ranking people of Rimuru's closest aidesThat's on Diablo's class and if Arios has an isolation ability, Venom would have no chance to win.
But, Venom noticed that Arios has no such ability.
Now that Venom was able to percept Arios' movement, it probably meant that he couldn't use that ability.
Arios was not an unreachable existence, Venom concluded so.
Currently, Masayuki's ability had increased Venom's luck.
It also exerted another effect on Venom, his strength increased unbelievably.
He can evade an inevitable attack for some reason, and attack that unlikely to hit was able to hit.
The evidence was the two poison claws stuck on Arios before.
In this lucky state, he believes that poison that shouldn't work will have an effect.
If that's so, there's no need to hesitate.
Venom believed in himself and Masayuki, and was going to challenge Arios who's stronger.
Masayuki stands with his arms folded while watching Venom's fight.
Honestly, rather than looking at it, he can understand the fight to some extent from the sparks that occurs once in a while.
It's not a speed that can be followed by eyes, Masayuki's just pretending that he's watching.
(Or rather, I can't do anything like that you know.)
Because it's no longer inside his area of understanding, the feeling of fear has weakened.
Since Masayuki decided to entrust the fight completely to Venom, Masayuki thinks about what's going to happen later.
The most important thing for Masayuki is his own safety.
The children seem to wait for their chance to take part in the fight, and eagerly watching the fight between Venom and Arios.
Turning his gaze to the children, Masayuki ponders.
(They are stronger than me. If that's so, I think it would be safer together......
Or rather, why are they here?)
Masayuki finally feels the doubt about it.
When Masayuki comes to the capital, the children had already saved Hinata from the crisis.
Masayuki appeared at a good timing, in a favorable place, but he never aimed for that.
It just happened that the timing match with his arrival with his companions by Venom's transfer magic.
It wasn't like they had acted together till then.
Hey, Kenya! Why are you guys here?
Although it's too late, Masayuki asks Kenya.
Masayuki's behavior was too natural, like not thinking about the fightAlthough saying that he's ignoring as he can't see the fight won't be wrongin the people's eyes, but he didn't notice it.
He felt he needs to ask the question for his safety later on.
He wanted to withdraw from this dangerous place quickly, but he thought that he needs a reason for that.
Ah, An-chan[2]. Actually, Alice is
Uhhh, with my abilityPerceiver (Space Wiseman)[3], I somehow know that danger is approaching Hinata Onee-chan!
Because Alice makes a racket, we somehow do it......
For that reason, we came to help Hinata-san.
We got stronger thanks to Hakurou-shishou and Agera-Shishou's training you know!
Right now we might not lose to Masayuki An-chan!
So, the children answer Masayuki's question together.
(What are they saying...... From the start, they were stronger you know......)
While thinking so, Masayuki consents with "I see".
I see, I didn't think that you guys would be here.
We too, we didn't think that An-chan would come.
Yes. But, if you didn't come Hinata Onee-chan might have been killed...... Onii-chan, thank you!
Eh!? Ah, I guess so. Well, no need to worry if I'm here.
Masayuki feels the sweats flowing on his back increased to the unexpected overestimation.
Aside from that......
Apparently, Masayuki concludes that the enemy's aim certainly to be Hinata.
(Well, what should I do? The enemy is aiming for Hinata-san, but I'm near her so I would be in danger too......)
Masayuki thought so, but the children said that they came here to protect Hinata.
He'd like to run away with transfer magic but Venom is fighting, it was difficult to run away from this place.
Although the enemy seems not going to interfere with the city and the citizens, the damage seemed to be massive due to stray attacks.
While thinking so, Masayuki draws a conclusion that the safest place is next to Hinata who the children will protect.
Alright, then I'll be next to Hinata-san. Because I'll protect you in case of something up.
Standing naturally next to Hinata, Masayuki spoke without any hesitation.
But, that's not the only reason.
Masayuki had something he wants to protect above all else.
The warmth left in his right hand that's right, the memory of the warmth and softness of Hinata's ******.
(Losing such wonderful things, I will never allow it!)
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