“Chapter 266: Distinction Between Right Or Wrong 7”


    – …Roar.


    – Don’t worry. That was the end. It’s over.


    The way we used our (my) abilities feels like cheating.


    But just this once should be fine.


    – That was reckless. Why did you do that?


    – Well…


    He must’ve noticed it when removing Shiori’s abilities.


    – When I took my last step, I got rid of the abilities you restored. That way, she wouldn’t be able to steal anything.


    – Did you not trust us? (Selfia)


    – Selfia-san, how are your injuries?


    – I’m not weak, I’ll be fine. Back to my question…


    – I did trust you all. But I wanted to be as careful as possible.


    Shiori had already pulled out a lot of unexpected tricks. In fact, she even strangled me with a tentacle coming out of her throat.


    – To be honest, I had expected it to become a race on who would eliminate the other’s ability first. In which case, I would be at a disadvantage.


    I’ve never tried doing something like that before, whereas Shiori had much more experience with manipulating her own body.


    – I’m glad you were ready to save the day. (Takaya)


    – It was weird to see you on the frontline. (Roar)


    This wasn’t planned in advance, but I knew Roar would be there, waiting for the moment to strike.


    – You and your team have a great bond. (Selfia)


    – He’s the best leader I could ask for. (Takaya)


    Roar clicked his tongue, but his face was slightly red.


    – Ooh, are we done here too?


    – Kouya!


    – Good to see everyone alive.


    – And Ralph!


    I wanted to ask a handful of questions about what they were up to, but their bodies were full of injuries.


    – Don’t worry, I’ll drink China-chan’s blood later. By the way, catch this.


    – What? A sword?


    Kouya tossed me a sword stained with blood.


    The handle had a small jewel, similar to Ever’s life nucleus.


    – That’s Ernika’s true form. I killed her. (Ralph)


    – You did? I remember being the one doing everything. (Kouya)


    – I finished her off. Actually, why were you even there? I could’ve done it by myself.


    – HUH? Do you not remember my Grandmaster having to heal you after both of your arms exploded?


    – No one asked for her help. Besides, I have feet. I’m the Great Swordsman, demon king. I can use a sword with my feet if I have to.


    – Do they call you Great Swordsman because you have a sword cutting through your small brain?


    I missed this.


    Even after such a fierce battle we can banter like this.


    – What happened with Shiori? Is she still alive? (Kouya)


    Shiori was laying on the floor next to me. Barely able to breathe.


    Her tree is gone. She’s not a threat anymore.


    Still, as Arueetel said, she’s way past the point of redemption. I can’t save her.


    It’s up to me to make the choice.


    – Ralph, I have a favor to ask.


    Or rather, a favor to ask of everyone from the thundercloud boat.


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    Author’s note: Next episode, “Minagami Shiori’s Venture” (267), will be the end of this arc. However, there are still a few more chapters to go. Thank you for reading.