404-Episode 404: A Mysterious Person

Okay, let’s just wait here for a while, okay?

　With that, Lane sat down on a reasonably sized rock.

　And when he concentrated on something….

　I can feel my neck drop and I can feel the strength leave my body.

　Probably, they used something called assimilation.

　Looking up, I saw a plover circling around as if to signal us.

　Then it flew away, taking the rest of the flock with it.

‘Wow, that was amazing…’

　Transferring consciousness to another creature and controlling it at will.

　I didn’t know there was a human being who could do that…

　I’ve heard from my mother that humans have a fragile personality and a rotten soul.

　I also heard that they don’t have much power, but they have a loud voice and can only scream.

　But………

　Rain felt somehow different from that human.

　At least, his power is real.

　I don’t think there are usually people who can use something like assimilation.

”Hey you.

What?

I’m talking about you, you in your fancy, skimpy, overdressed suit.

　The person who had transferred us to this place was staring at us.

　His eyes are so vicious.

　I can’t help but feel frightened.

　Seeing me, the human’s face became more and more vicious.

“You need to free us now!

What, what?

Come on, let’s get the restraints off me. I’ll forgive you now.

　What is it…?

　Don’t these people understand that they are at a disadvantage…?

　I’m supposed to be restrained and unable to move, but I’m very uptight about it.

‘But, but…’

Hey, you think you can do this to us and get away with it for free?

Well, uh… how is it going to turn out?

You will. You’ll be determined. After all, I’m a member of a hero’s party. You see what happens when you treat me like this, don’t you?　Execution, execution. They’re going to cut your head off with a sharp slash.

Huh?

　I can’t help but let out a little scream as I imagine the scene.

　The humans who see this smile wickedly.

Well, I’m not a demon either.　If you’re going to let me go right now, I can give you a special miss. I’m so sweet!

Well, you can’t say that…

　How do I…?

　The fact is that this person is in custody.

　Normally, watashi is in control of this place.

　But … what if this person is not lying?

　He’s really a member of a brave party and has a hell of a lot of power…

　What if he could get out of the restraints on his own?

　If that’s the case, then I’m in a position where I’m in control.

　What would be the consequences of going against them?

”Ugh……..”

　I have a very bad feeling about this human being.

　He could easily take a life, such a bad vibe.

　Maybe I’m the predator.

　I’m scared, I’m scared, I’m scared.

　But.

It’s … no!

…Huh?

Ms. Lane has entrusted me with this place. We can’t…. we can’t just throw that job away!

　Mr. Lane probably trusted me with this place because he believed in me.

　He put his trust in me.

　Why?　I sometimes wonder.

　We’ve only just met and it’s not supposed to be a trustworthy relationship…

　But Mr. Lane has put his heart into Watashi.

　I need to respond to that, I think.

‘Duh, you can’t!　I’m not going to let you go.

Are you kidding me?　I am the one who told you to let me go!　You’re saying I’ll still forgive you now.

No, you can’t!　Absolutely not!

You’ll be sorry later on, I promise. You’re gonna regret it.

“Huh.

　I can’t help but feel frightened as the killing intent slaps me through the rage.

　There’s something wrong with this human being.

　I can’t believe I’m feeling such a bad feeling…….my body is shaking.

　I can’t help but say, “I’ll let you go after all.

　I am……..

On!

Sakura-chan.

　Sakura-chan’s robust cries lead me back to myself.

‘Wufu.’

　Sakura stands next to me.

　She said, “It’s not just Watashi, I’m here………

‘Wow, watashi…….I will never let you guys go!

Tsk.

　Thanks to Sakura-chan, I managed to avoid giving in to the humans.

”Wahoo.”

‘What?　No?　Because I was trying to repay Mr. Lane’s trust…?

　That’s what Sakura-chan said to me.

　How dare I try to live up to the trust of a human……..

　It’s not possible in the normal course of events.

”Yes, well………maybe.

　Mr. Lane trusted me with my wattage.

　Leaving my defenseless body in his care, he entrusted me with managing the enemy.

　That’s not a normal thing to do.

　We had just met, and besides, the two of us were almost enemies.

　But, as if that didn’t matter, Rain did what she thought was right.

　That’s what I like about him, even though he’s human.

　That’s why I want to respond to him.

　As Ms. Lane trusted me.

　I’m going to have some faith in Watashi, too.

　As a step towards that, I’ll defend this place to the hilt.

Sakura-chan I will do my best, so will you help me?

On!

　Leave it to me, Sakura chirped strongly.