VIO Ch 88 – An Encounter on a Rainy Night (X)

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translator: mii

editor: Sleepchaser

 

 

While distracted by the man standing in the shadows, Vio heard a violent clang, sparks flying in the darkness for a moment. 

Legion had drawn out his sword and sent someone flying to the side.

As Legion fixed his grip on his longsword, he slightly looked back and said, “Go inside!”

Still not knowing what had happened, Vio obeyed and grabbed the door handle. 

But the moment he touched it, he let go, shocked.
The door was covered in ice.
And not only the door.
Ice enveloped the entire hut.
As Vio took a step back, Legion stood in front of him to protect him.

Vio looked up.
A boy in black was sitting on the roof.
A mask covered the upper half of his face, and his exposed mouth was curved into a grin.

Recognizing the boy, Vio could feel his palms begin to sweat.
He took his time looking around, noticing a young man staring at Legion.

The young man, dressed in silver armor, was Erik. 

“…Erik,” said Vio, feigning calm, looking straight at him.
The other man beside Erik was taller than his companion, body muscular.
Vio couldn’t see his face with his helmet, but could sense the man’s composure from his attitude.

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“Having a chat with you three, huh? That’s quite unsettling,” Vio said to the mystery man, his tone casual as if they were chatting over a cup of tea.
“What do you want from me?”

“Hahaha, do we look like we came here to have a friendly chat?” said the boy on the roof. 

Then the man said, “The angel has passed a death sentence onto you.”

“…Angel? Are you talking about the Great Spirit?”

“No way! The Great Spirit’s status is lower than that of God.”

Vio didn’t understand what the man meant “I’m sorry, but I don’t think we’re on the same page.
Which spirit condemns me? If it’s fine, let me know.
After all, it does involve me.”

To which the boy on the roof said, dead serious, “You’re pretty calm, aren’t you? Your allies are inside, and you’re surrounded by three of us, you know?”

“Then will you let me go if I cry for help?”

“As if.”

“Then there’s no point for me to do that.
In fact, I’m more curious why you are aiming for me.”

It would be a lie to say Vio wasn’t scared.
But he was different from how he had been a month ago.
He had decided to quarrel with his brother, whose personality resembled a demon’s, so he had predicted that trouble would befall him.
It just came from a slightly unexpected source.

The boy clicked his tongue.
“Wow, this guy’s annoying.
Captain, let me kill him.”

“Owl! I already told you he’s my prey!”

“What now, Erik? No need to fuss so much.
You killed him once, didn’t you?”

“Can’t you see that he’s still alive?”

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Apparently, the boy named Owl and Erik weren’t on good terms.
The man they called “Captain” clapped to stop them from glaring at each other.
“Start that meaningless quarrel later.
Anyway, let me tell you this because why not.
The one we revere as our God is Sophie, the Goddess of Wisdom.
She is the Goddess who can see through time, and for that we shall offer other people’s time to her.”

“Do you mean you’re sentencing other people to death, sacrificing their remaining lifespan?” said Vio.
“I guess I can make sense of that, but it’s creepy.”

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“You’re quick to understand.
Well, it’s just as you said.
The angel stated that you’re the next prey, so we came all the way here for your life.”

It’s impossible for Vio to endure his bitter smile.
“So I’m the sacrifice, huh? I never imagined dying like this.
What do you think, Legi?”

“Please don’t take the words of those lunatics to heart, Lord Violant.
With me by your side, I won’t let anyone murder my master before my very eyes.” Legion looked around.
“Then, who should I deal with first?”

“So annoying! I take back my words! I’ll kill that guy instead!” Owl shouted, twirling the cane in his right hand around and pointing the tip toward Legion.

“Heed my wish.
O’ water of valor, may your waves slash and billow turbulently!”

But before the waterfall-like waves could reach Legion, he shouted, “Heed my wish.
Form thine supreme shield!”

Upon collision, the sound of impact.
And the ground grew flooded.

Vio immediately noticed something and muttered, “Heed my wish.
Green ivy, spread your limbs high to the sky.
Sing, O’ Earth!”

“Heed my wish.
O’ lady of chill, blow your numbing sigh!”

What was once flooded grew encased in ice.
Despite that, their feet were spared from this: Legion had seen through Owl’s plan.
With his master cradled in his arms, Legion had leaped, breaking away from the range of the attack before Vio, who had originally thought of using the ivy as a makeshift foothold, realized a thing. 

As Legion quickly placed Vio down to safe ground, he whipped around and blocked Erik’s sword.

Wow…! Does he have eyes behind his head?

Vio stiffened, surprised by the Legion who performed superhuman moves without losing his cool. 

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After the clang of five blows exchanged came a heavy sound, Erik sent flying in the air.
Apparently, Legion landed a clean kick on his belly.

Erik rolled around on the muddy ground, causing Vio to wonder just how powerful Legion’s kick was.
He then got up on his knees though he held his stomach, coughs spilling from his mouth. 

Vio, who remained standing behind Legion, noticed that Owl was still holding his cane. 

Which prompted him to join the fight as well.
“Heed my wish, O’ violent light.
Let there be light!”

Although it was a simple spell, the light bursting before Owl dazzled him, causing him to direct his offensive magic in the wrong direction.
Thuds as the icicles pierced the ground. 

“Ugh…” Owl covered his eyes that were hidden by the mask with both hands.

“I know that your nickname is ‘Owl,’ so I’m sure you can see in the dark,” muttered Vio.

“It’s not a nickname! It’s a code name!” snapped Owl.
His childish behavior might catch someone off guard, but not Legion.
Legion remained vigilant and turned to the captain to say, “This is all you can do without that Equestrian Dragon? Why don’t you train a little more?”

No, Legion is just too strong…

The Erik Vio had known was pretty strong man compared to everyone in Nada town.
Still, the way Legion had handled him was as easy as twisting a baby’s arm.
Being talented sure was terrifying.

Still facing the captain, Legion said to Vio, “Thank you for the spell, Lord Violant.
But if possible, please raise a barrier for yourself.”

“I understand.” And Vio immediately did as told.

“Hmph… I guess telling you two to deal with the best knight in this country would be too difficult, huh?” said the captain, drawing his sword and facing Legion.
His posture alone was intimidating.
In Vio’s eyes, he was large, frightening man. 

Legion strengthened his grip on his sword held in front of him.

And the moment they tried to move a step, a deafening howl of wind.

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“Ugh!” Owl rolled down from the roof, repositioning himself in the air before landing on his feet.
From a distance, a man wearing a hat called out, “What a shame.
You should just break your neck and die… That’ll make it less painful for you too.”

Standing beside that man was another young man, dressed in gray and a good pulled over his eyes.
“Woah… That’s scary, but I agree.” In his hand was a longsword.

“Owl, did you provoke someone from the neighboring countries? Quit it already.
Your idiotic recklessness isn’t suitable for this.”

“Shut up, no need to meddle so much!” yelled Owl as he stood.
He then looked suspiciously at the man wearing the hood.
“Hm? Why are you here? You should’ve returned home…”

“Do you know them?” asked Erik, who had finally risen to his feet.

Mizuku nodded.
“That guy’s a mercenary named Night.
He often gets in the way of my job.”

“Him? I’ve heard of him before.
An unsightly monkey who tries to do something clever.”

Hearing those words, Night sneered in displeasure.
Following that, he drew his sword and said, “A monkey? What a rude way to remember someone.
Can’t you give me a cooler nickname?” 

It was an obvious provocation, but the captain remained calm.
“Hmm, we’re at a disadvantage here with this number of people.
Retreat.”

“Tsk.”

“Can’t be helped!”

The captain, Erik, and Owl threw up a smoke screen at the same time.
The young man with the hood blew away the smoke with wind magic, but all three of them had disappeared by that time.

In the midst of drizzle, Vio lowered his guard and looked toward Night.
“…Um, Sir Night? Why are you here?”

To which Night grinned.

 

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