I Became the Strongest With The Failure Frame【Abnormal State Skill】As I Devastated Everything-Chapter 86

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Chapter 86


Chapter 86

[I’ve finished changing my clothes, Touka-dono . ]


It seems that Seras has already finished changing clothes .


Currently, we are already away from the corpses of the Black Dragon Knights .


We are still inside the forest though .


Turning towards her, I spoke .


[I’m sorry about your previous clothes . ]


Seras says while arranging the creases on her clothes .


[No, I still have a spare with the same design as that . ]


Seras’ previous clothes were torn apart .


There were some blood sticking in the tears of the clothing .


Her clothing was soaked in the blood of the Black Dragon Knights .


Then, the bloodstained clothing was torn apart .


The torn parts were also scattered around a bit .


Also, I’ve left some trails leading to the direction where we’re going to .


Seras also made bloody footprints leading deep into the forest .


[It’s highly likely that they would see through it right away, but it would be fine as long as they bewilder their onlookers . ]


It’s as if Seras was seriously injured after her battle .


Our purpose was just that .


“Seras Ashrain is injured! With how serious this bleeding looks like, she shouldn’t be able to make it far!”


I want to make them think something like this .


It would be even better if this information about her being seriously injured would spread .


The eyes of the people would then be directed towards the “injured person” .


[Now then, as for our plans hereafter… I would take you with me towards the Golden Demon Zone just as we planned . ]


Seras’s hand that were moving about in preparation for our departure suddenly stops .


[Is it really fine?]


[Just as I said, I helped not just because I needed an escort . If you don’t have any problem, then there won’t be problem here . ]


It looks like she still has some things hanging in her mind .


As expected, she must have been afraid that she caused me unnecessary trouble .


[……………]


The death of Civit and the others would be circulated outside the country soon .


However, would they think that Seras killed them all alone?


Perhaps, those imaginative ones would think that she might have a collaborator .


I expect that Civit’s case would eventually get the goddess’ attention .


There’s also a possibility that they might come to know of my existence .


That aforementioned Investigation Team may have already reported something to her .


There was a change in the Disposal Ruins, or something like that .

They may notice someday that Mimori Touka had returned alive from that place .


At least, these actions may only happen on the premise that they’ve known of my existence .


I want to avoid making hopeful assumptions as much as possible .


With sufficient preparation, you won’t feel anxious .


I must always be prepared for the worst that could happen .


[Hmm?]


A howl?


Must be a wolf huh…


I wonder if they had gathered around those corpses .


Fumu…


For the beasts, these corpses were just food .


If these corpses were tattered after being devoured by these beasts, the cause of their death might be blurry for those who would find them later .


I remembered about that “abnormality” in the Mills Ruins .


Their mysterious death from my Poison skill may be associated from that abnormality in the Mills Ruins .


However, if the corpse were to be severely tattered after being devoured by the beasts, they might not associate it with the abnormality .


In other words, they might become a convenient cover for my Abnormal State Skill .


The probability of being noticed by the goddess would also be lowered .


I wanted to leave that place as quickly as possible .


That’s why, I couldn’t have any leeway to disguise the cause of their death .


However, as a result of quickly leaving that place, it seems that the beasts have arrived in that place and provided sufficient camouflage for me .


I think it was lucky for me that the stage is in this forest .


I quickly said the same thing to Seras earlier .


That I don’t intend to deviate from our original plan .


After saying so, Seras finally submitted .


[I understand . If Touka-dono himself said so, I will not mention it again . Instead, please use my life as you please . ]


Seras placed her hand over her chest .


She’s in a pose that kind of looks like a knight that’s making her vow .


From the start, her character might have been suitable for those knights who have sworn their loyalty…


Seras finally finishes the preparation for her luggage .


[Now then, let’s hurry on . It seems that the Five Dragon Warriors still have that “Heroic Blood Killer” left . I heard from the rumors that his outstanding talent might make him eventually surpass even “The Humanity’s Strongest” . It seems he’s belligerent and bloodthirsty, and he was said to be envious of the other Five Dragon Warriors—]


With a suspicious expression on his face, Seras spoke .


[…Touka-dono, what’s the matter?]


I inadvertently put my hand over my mouth .


[Are the size of the dragons ridden by the Five Dragon Warriors different from the other black dragons?]


[Eh? Y- Yes…]

I tried recalling things from my memory .


[I may have probably— crushed him earlier . ]


[Eh?]


[Haven’t I mentioned earlier that I’ve killed the other black dragons I’ve met on my way towards that place where I met you earlier? Along with them, I’ve met this belligerent dragon knight who attacked me as soon as he saw me . His black dragon was comparably larger compared to the others . I think it’s as big as the dragons the other Five Dragon Warriors were riding on . His armor was also different compared to the other dragon knights . ]


I didn’t really know his name .


All these times, I thought he was just another deputy .


Grimm Ritter .


If I remember correctly, Civit called him as such .


So, that’s Schweiz’s son huh…


Now that I think about it, it really might have been him .


I could see some similarities in his face with Schweiz .


[I think there’s no mistaking it, that man really is the “Heroic Blood Killer” . That’s why, you could say that we shouldn’t have to worry about the Five Dragon Warriors again . ]


Yes .


They were already done for .


If it’s just those other four members of the Five Dragon Warriors…


They would be an easier enemy compared to the Soul Eater .


Even if I’m fighting against the “Heroic Blood Killer” .


In the end, the only one that could be called an obstacles was “The Humanity’s Strongest” .


Only against him did I really need to set my traps .


I have no other choice but to try to deceive him .


Seras looks like she’s exhausted .


[Then, you’ve easily killed that “Heroic Blood Killer” huh…]


[That seems so . ]


Finished with our preparations, we started walking through the forest .


We didn’t use any way of lighting .


Using that would be like showing a sign for other people informing them that there are people in here .


Well, I could still see through our path .


My eyes had been long accustomed to the darkness .


There’s also the light from the moon .


This is considerably better compared to when I was back in the Disposal Ruins .


[Pii~♪ Piii~♪ Pyiii~♪]


Pigimaru seems to be in a really good mood .


He was also really happy after we met with Seras again .


I wonder if he’s glad that she’s together with us .


How should I say this… seeing him that happy is a pleasant sight for me to see .

[By the way, there seems to be some kind of discrepancy with how you see the previous Holy King and how he really is but—]


I enquired to Seras while we kept walking .


[Back when you were in Neia, didn’t you feel any uncomfortable feeling around that king? You should be able to tell lies, right?]


[Sometimes, I could feel that the king were telling some lies . However, those lies would normally appear only when I’m accompanied by the princess . ]


Seras looks pretty nostalgic .


[The princess had told me back then… That she may also be lying to Seras, but some of those would be white lies . Not all lies were malicious . ]


I see .


She’s quite a wise princess .


Seras’ power of detecting lies cannot really detect the finer details of the lie itself .


Whether it’s the truth or not…


That’s the only thing she could judge .


It’s like speaking with a lie detector present .


If that’s the case, you could only shield yourself against her ability .


And that shield she used was that the existence of white lies .


That a person may have lied to you because that person was thinking for your sake .


If that is so, there is no problem even if she were to notice that you’re lying .


I don’t really know if Neia’s princess is a good person .


I feel like she’s a good person based on what I heard from her story but…


Well, it’s difficult to say that the Holy KIng’s feelings for Seras was “malicious” in the first place .


I think it can’t be helped that Seras haven’t realized the actual situation .


[Now that we’re talking about it, what about the princess?]


Seras bowed .


Though, she looked a bit lonely .


[Currently, it’s possible that the goddess of Alion isn’t pleased with me . There’s also that earlier confrontation with the Black Dragon Knights— so I think the princess would be severely affected if I came in contact with her . ]


[Well, that might be the case . ]


[I’m the fugitive who abandoned my own country… As long as they think like that, the people of Neia should be safe . That also includes the princess herself . ]


[Is that princess aware of this too?]


[Yes . ]


Seras slightly opened the chest area of her clothes .


She took out a jewelry hidden beneath her breasts .


[This was given to me by the princess . The story that was known over there should be that I have stolen this jewelry from the royal family but…]


It kind of looks like a necklace .


[The princess had told me that I should sell this and use the money for travelling expenses but… I can’t sell this by any means . ]


[So, that’s why you needed to earn your own travelling expenses huh?]


[Yes . You can think that I’m being foolish . Of course, this isn’t really something directly related to the royal family that I dare not convert this to money but…]

Seras smiles .


However, the way she spoke sounds like she’s about to cry .


[I can’t let go of this jewelry that the princess has given me by any means . ]


[You must have really liked her, the princess . ]


[Yes . ]


Seras puts her necklace back underneath her breasts .


She looks like she’s just being earnest .


Certainly, what she has done may have been foolish .


However, I couldn’t exactly criticize her actions .


It’s also thanks to her actions that I met Seras…


[By the way, did you get that 300 gold coins earlier?]


[…No . ]


[I planned on completely disregarding the marquis earlier . I don’t want to carelessly leave traces behind . ]


I don’t think that marquis would chase someone who could crush the Black Dragon Knights though .


[Yes, it would be great if that’s the case . However… I’m sorry I couldn’t add it on the travelling expenses . ]


[That’s no problem . I still have a lot of gold and silver coins with me . Besides, here . ]


I took out a pouch from my pocket and tossed it towards Seras .


[—-Uwah? Umm, this is?]


[Open it . ]


[… . !? Don’t tell me, a- all of these are… Azure Dragon Stones!?]


[Well, yeah . ]


[Seriously… Who in the world are you…?]


[I’ve already said it to Civit . ]


[You mentioned that you’re an Avenger, right?]


Seras’ voice is filled with seriousness .


[Is meeting the Witch of Taboos necessary for your revenge?]


[Yeah . ]


Seras is just someone I met in the middle of my journey .


She’s not a comrade that would be together with me just for my revenge .


That’s why, I thought it’s not necessary for me to say anything .


Seras’ steps suddenly halts .


[Who is target for your revenge?]


I also came to a stop .


Turning towards her, I spoke the name of the person that I will have my revenge on .


[Goddess Vysis . ]