There Is No World For ■■ - Chapter 471



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EP.471 attacca (4)

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Inside the Dumea Mansion, a hospital room where wounded soldiers are groaning.

“Sabina.”

A familiar voice woke Sabina. She opened her eyes, swallowing the pain rising in her abdomen.

As soon as she opened her eyes, what she saw was the face of a dog-like monster. Karenin, a monster with a human spirit, said as he wiggled the tentacle inserted into Sabina’s abdomen.

“Wake up, Sabina.”

“… .”

Sabina frowned and stood up. Looking down at her abdomen where her tentacles were connected, she could see healed skin between the torn lobes. It was Karenin’s ability to heal wounds with her own flesh.

“why… .”

“Why did you save me? “Emotionally speaking, I didn’t want to see my friend die, and rationally speaking, your sins are too deep for you to die comfortably like this.”

“… .”

Sabina kept her mouth shut.

A short silence.

What she didn’t say was that if she wanted to, she could wipe out Karenin and all the other humans in this hospital room, and furthermore, she could move the elite monsters waiting outside the outer wall again.

Instead, she brought up a different story.

“Ekemo… “What happened?”

Instead of answering, Karenin raised his hand and pointed to the ceiling. To be exact, the speaker from which the voice of the Dumea family head can be heard.

[The battle is over. Folks, we won! The nights of fear are over! Glory to the Dumea family and Hiraria… !]

As the hospital room filled with cheers, Sabina was surprised that she wasn’t surprised.

Okay, maybe you already knew. Ekemo and her actions are nothing more than small struggles…

As Sabina bit her lip bitterly, Karenin removed the tentacle from her stomach and spoke.

“Can you get up?”

She nodded and got up from the hospital bed. Karenin also stood up and guided Sabina outside.

The two people who came out into the hallway silently headed inside the mansion.

Karenin’s waddling steps continued, and it took a while for the excited Gasols to pass by them.

After confirming that no one was around, Karenin suddenly opened her mouth.

“Ekemo is alive. Although she lost a bit too much blood and fainted.”

“… .”

“and… “Tomas will bring you and Ekemo to trial as soon as the sun rises.”

“… trial?”

Sabina answered while suppressing the corners of her mouth twitching.

“Good idea. “Even if you kill when you kill, the political cause is important.”

“… .”

“Okay, I’m willing to die. As long as you are defeated and unable to put an end to your destiny… “Because there is no meaning to this life.”

No answer came back. Instead, Karenin scratched his head with its tentacles.

That was Karenin’s habit of appearing before saying something awkward.

what? As soon as she tilted her head, Karenin spoke.

“Hmm… Ekemo’s thoughts were a little different.”

“what?”

“He will confess his sins in front of people and beg for mercy. Alive… “I guess he’s trying to pay for the sins he’s committed so far.”

Sabina didn’t ask what bullshit that was. Because the monster in front of me was far from a lie.

So she asked in one word:

“… why?”

“hope… No, I saw the possibility. “The possibility of changing fate.”

After speaking up to that point, Karenin stopped in front of a certain room. A room with luxurious decorations on the door, possibly for guests.

Karenin said, grabbing the doorknob with his tentacles.

“See you when you wake up. “Maybe, like Ekemo, you too will change your mind.”

“… .”

“I’m with the main character right now… Hey, hey, wait! “You have to knock-”

No matter what he said, Sabina opened the door immediately. and…

I made eye contact with the two men and women who were kissing each other on the bed.

“… .”

“… .”

The surprised couple’s lips parted, and a heavy silence filled the empty space.

And the moment the silence becomes longer.

The embarrassed girl moved first. She immediately hid under her blanket without even thinking about tidying up her jacket, which was up to her belly button.

Even though it was too late to hide my bright red face… Anyway, the golden-eyed man sitting across from her stood up, buttoning his unbuttoned jacket.

He asked as he walked to the door in silence.

“With Karenin… Sabina? Right? Why did you come here? “Without knocking.”

“uh… that is… I wanted to hear how you convinced Ekemo… .”

As soon as I heard the answer, the guy… No, Dawn smiled bitterly. The smile was clearly forced on the corners of her mouth.

“Wouldn’t it be better to hear that directly from Ekemo?”

The smiling face of the woman who said that was so cruel that Sabina, who had opened the door, took a slow step back.

“haha… “Look at my mind, I didn’t think of that.”

“… You don’t have anything else to do, right? Well then, let’s call it a day and see you tomorrow. “Thank you for today.”

In Sabina’s words, ‘If it weren’t for something I’m thankful for today, I would have pulled my head out.’ The words were clear.

And as if to prove her thoughts, Dawn immediately closed the door. The sound of the door being locked was a bonus.

Sabina, who saw that, tried to ask, ‘Is that really the hope you talked about?’ and ‘What on earth did you do to be grateful?’

But before her question came out, Karenin muttered while looking at the place where Dawn was standing.

“The lower part was well made. Write… So, are you going to do a performance test first?”

“… .”

Sometimes, what you don’t know is the cure. Sabina decided not to ask anything.

***

After a long night, morning came to Hiraria.

Those who survived were relieved to see a new day, but what awaited them under the sunlight was a stink that stung their noses.

The smell of destruction from a collapsed building, the smell of gunpowder that someone had fired all night, and even the smell of sewage left behind by the corpses of countless monsters.

Citizens’ reactions to the countless odors were divided into two.

-Where are the Holy Knights? Did anyone see the Holy Knights who were evacuating the citizens last night?

-The five gods and the saint help each other.

-I never thought that issuing an evacuation order would be enough to open the Magic Tower to the general public. The magic tower owner did a great job.

With those who are grateful for the fact that they survived.

-The Senate is burning, and even monsters… Why is the Magic Tower silent in this situation?

-What were the Magic Tower and the Magic Tower owner doing while my house was collapsing?!

-It’s a radioactive leak! The magic tower and the magic tower owner are responsible!

Those looking for someone to blame.

The former was overwhelming in number, but the voice of the latter was much louder.

If this were a developed country on Earth, such as the United States or Europe, it would not be surprising if riots broke out right away.

But no riot occurred.

Because Hiraria is ruled by magicians, not citizens?

Or because of what the wizard who went to check on Dumea Mansion said on his return?

-I confirmed that hundreds of monsters still remain on the road to Dumea Mansion. All citizens, please wait here until the tower owner arrives.

Both may have had some influence, but the decisive reason why the citizens stayed where they were was the radio broadcast that Mabju spread throughout the city.

[Today at noon, we will hold a trial in front of the Magic Tower to reprimand those responsible for the series of incidents and determine the severity of the crimes. This is a fair trial in which any warrior who shed blood in last night’s battle can participate, so all reasonable citizens and wizards of Hiraria should wait for the results.]

If procedures and justice exist, no matter how angry someone is, they will not become a mob.

Citizens calmly waited for the trial. It wasn’t boring to watch the magicians sobbing as they looked at the hole-in-the-dark magic tower and the reporters on Earth struggling to catch the airwaves.

And as the promised noon approached, the Gasols and wizards of the Dumea family began setting up a large public trial hall in front of the Magic Tower.

How much did it click like that? By the time the temporary court was almost completed.

Unexpected people were the first to arrive at the trial.

-They are Holy Knights!

-Oh, five gods.

However, unlike last night when there were six, there were only three Holy Knights who came to the judge.

One female paladin holding a hammer and two male paladins each armed with a spear and a sword.

Naturally, people assumed that the remaining paladins were martyred.

Because monsters don’t even allow injured people, let alone hostages.

Ah, not one, but three paladins died in this city. Citizens greeted them with prayers, not cheers.

-Praise the five gods and the saint.

While the saint was receiving incomprehensible praise, reporters on Earth swallowed their disappointment.

It may have been a cheering atmosphere, but in such a reverent atmosphere, the microphone could not be presented to the Paladins.

Fortunately, the reporters’ disappointment did not last long. This is why the magic tower arrived at the court soon after.

-This is crazy… What is that?

However, the magic tower owner was not alone.

Behind him, the head of the Dumea family, the Gasols, the bowl, the two trapped wizards, and countless monsters were forming a long tail.

-No, what are all those monsters?

-What on earth happened last night?

-Why was the evacuation order issued in advance? Are you sure you knew everything?

Reporters flocked to him, but Matapju dismissed them with a single word.

“I will give you a seat in the courtroom. “It’s first-come, first-served, so you’d better get in early.”

It was a proposal more valuable than any interview, and astute reporters rushed to get seats in front of the judge.

After simply dealing with the reporters, Matapju led a waddling monster and the rest of the party and headed to the courthouse.

Citizens felt fear and surprise at the sight of monsters standing still around the court, but they could not help but feel curious and gathered to watch the court.

And just as the trial was about to begin.

Additional unannounced guests arrived. Two knights. They were knights who came from the west, which was infested with monsters.

They were covered in the blood and flesh of monsters, not humans, and their tiredness was evident in their steps.

Anyone could see that it was the image of heroes who had been fighting monsters all night, and the citizens did not spare applause for the two men.

Anyway, with the arrival of the two knights, the trial finally began.

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[After checking the belongings and homes of the now-deceased elders, we have confirmed that all of them carried out unauthorized and inhumane experiments that will never be permitted.]

As the shocking confession of the current head of the Dumea family echoed throughout the courtroom, Seti, disguised as a Holy Knight, opened his mouth.

“Are you okay with this?”

Dawn, also disguised as a paladin, shrugged her shoulders.

“Well, what can I do? “In the world of adults, political shows like this are also necessary.”

“Not this trial, but the mana of the Magic Tower.”

“… .”

“Are you really going to just give it back?”

Dawn did not answer right away, but recalled the conversation she had with the Mage Tower this morning.

The magic tower lord asked him to completely transform and return the remaining mana of the magic tower.

In order to revive the ability to collect mana from ley lines, you need the mana originally stored in the heart?

Of course, Dawn refused. Because I feel like the little mana I have left is a waste? No, the mana of the magic tower he saw was poison. A poison that hinders the development of wizards.

Although Mabju agreed with that, he did not withdraw his request to return the mana.

When Dawn asked the reason, he answered as follows.

-For a new era, I want to use the mana of the ley lines in new ways.

The Mage Tower’s plan was as follows. He planned to save the heart and at the same time leave the hole in the magic tower that Dawn had pierced.

Naturally, the mana gathered in the magic tower will spread outward instead of being stored inside, and the mana of Hiraria itself will become abundant… That was his logic.

-I want to grow the city itself, not a tower stuck in the ground. Who knows? In a few decades, will it become a truly magical city where both wizards and ordinary people can enjoy magic?

It was a plausible and wonderful idea that only someone who loves their hometown could think of.

I don’t know if the wizards of the Magic Tower will just sit by and see that plan… Dawn decided to trust Tomasi and Salome, who would return to this city someday.

… Anyway, after organizing his thoughts up to that point, he answered Seti.

“I’ll give it back. “Not just.”

“What else are you trying to get? But do you have anything to give? “Before we left, Karenin asked me to lend him some money to rebuild the city.”

“… .”

“That’s also cheaper than the bank interest rate.”

Here, a realistic money issue emerges. Dawn burst into laughter without realizing it.

And regardless of the laughter, the atmosphere in the courtroom was getting more and more heated.

[Defendant Ekemo, did Sabina, the former magic tower lord, know that the Senate was researching the black magic left behind by the Nazi remnants?]

[Yes, I knew.]

Nazi… As soon as that word appeared, there was silence among citizens and reporters, unable to tell whether it was admiration or lamentation.

[Also, is it true that the Apocalypse Church was involved in this incident?]

[Yes, it is true.]

However, as soon as they heard what followed, everyone opened their mouths at the same time, breaking the silence.

-Apocalyptic church!

-Have wizards finally gone crazy?

-I asked why the Holy Knights came… .

Voices of fear, anger, and perhaps realization followed.

And soon everyone started asking for the same thing.

-evidence! Do you have any proof?

-You can’t believe it unless you have proof!

-It would be impossible to control a monster like this unless you were an Ayatollah!

By the time even the voice of the head of the Dumea family, ‘Be quiet’, was drowned out by the demand.

“The evidence is here!”

Kiik – The door to the temporary court opened and three wizards entered.

Wizards each wearing green, red, and blue symbols.

The three men and women, known as the executioners of the Magic Tower, quickly climbed up onto the court, receiving the attention of everyone gathered in the courtroom, and each took out an object one by one and opened their mouths.

First, the woman in red spoke as she lifted a small black stone.

“Respected Mage Tower Lord and citizens! Recently, I discovered traces of the cult in the city and was tracking down the culprit! This Corruption Stone is proof of that!”

Next, the green giant took out a torn eyepatch and shouted.

“The one who was operating secretly in the city was the ayatollah of the religious order, the one who spilled the truth. “This eye patch is proof of that.”

Finally, the blue executioner Balmak pulled out his bleeding arm and shouted.

“Last night, we fought a battle to find the tail of the one who spilled the truth. As a result, the Ayatollah’s arm was cut off… Failed to kill. sorry. “This arm is proof of our failure.”

Immediately afterwards, silence fell in the courtroom. It was unclear whether it was because of the majesty of the executioner or the evidence, but no one could argue.

For a moment, only the clicking sound of the camera shutter continues.

The magic tower lord stood up and spoke with his voice full of mana.

[The evidence gathered here alone should be enough to prove the crimes committed by Ekemo and the previous Mage Tower owner, Sabina. Can I make a ruling?]

No one refused. It was an unspoken agreement.

Immediately afterwards, Tomasi spoke with a dignified appearance, completely different from when he met Dawn.

[Ekemo and Sabina, I will give them a chance to make excuses and defend themselves. Open your mouth.]

Of the two, Ekemo raised his head. He glanced at everyone gathered in the courtroom and then answered in a very cautious voice.

“There is no excuse for our sins. “I just want to get the punishment I deserve.”

[Is that all? This is not Earth. You will no longer have a chance to defend yourself.]

“Yes, this is it.”

Boo-! Jeering and hateful swear words filled the courtroom. After watching the situation for a moment, Mabju raised his hand to calm everyone down and then heard the verdict he had personally written.

[As your alumni and magic tower owner, I feel great guilt. The material and psychological damage you have inflicted on this city is immeasurable. Even the death penalty is a luxury for you.]

“… .”

[Therefore, the ruling of this Mage Tower is that both of them will be sentenced to life-long labor with death suspended for the rest of their lives. Anyone who has objections should come forward.]

No one came forward. When the magic tower beckoned, the two men were immediately dragged out of the courtroom.

Of course, the trial did not end here. The Mabju became even more serious and began the trial of the already dead elders.

As if the real trial begins now.

Seeing that, Seti shook his head.

“It’s a life-long labor sentence… “In some ways, it’s crueler than the death penalty.”

“Not everyone will think that way.”

As Dawn responded, looking at Ekemo walking away, Seti shook her head.

“… “Ten years from now, how will the affected citizens remember this trial?”

“If Ekemo and Sabina were truly converted… “You will remember that it was the right choice.”

If not, I’ll remember you as a fool.

He didn’t bother to talk back. Seti also sighed in understanding.

“Well, conspiracy theorists would be happy. “We will be able to worry about this trial for the next ten years.”

“… “If you’re a conspiracy theorist, you won’t believe it even if the truth is revealed.”

“You wouldn’t believe it even if you weren’t a conspiracy theorist, right? “Even I, watching from the side, couldn’t believe it.”

After saying that, Seti subtly poked Dawn’s thigh.

“It was not enough for Hitler, who was trying to be resurrected as the devil, to be sealed in the body of a schoolgirl, but a modern hero regained his glory by following the arrangements of a former saint, transformed himself completely, and reformed the villain… “Who would believe this?”

“… .”

That’s right. As Dawn smiled and moved her hands to match her hand play, a coughing sound was heard from the seat next to her.

When the two turned their heads at the same time, Sancho was looking at them with a sullen expression.

“Look, young guys. “There are a lot of eyes watching.”

Perhaps already accustomed to this kind of interruption, Seti withdrew his hand from Dawn’s thigh with a stern expression. Then, the knight commander who was watching from behind hit Sancho’s helmet.

“Young children, don’t interfere with your dating life, and focus on your own marriage.”

“… “Why does the story about my marriage come up here?”

“There is no time or place for a knight’s promise.”

The promise the leader mentioned was with the vice-leader of the Knights’ Squadron. A promise to give the first child his name when born.

Sancho, who had no words to answer, cleared his throat and quickly called for dawn.

“Anyway, Dawn. “I said all I had to do was answer the reporters’ questions on the way out, right?”

Changing the topic explicitly. When Dawn smiled and nodded her head, he continued.

“The answer to the question who called us here… Is that really going to work?

“yes. “All you have to do is do that.”

When he confirmed it again, Sancho snorted.

“Warrior… He’s a hero, so I don’t know if he asked me to give that answer with the intention of deceiving someone… “Could it be that you’re not a real hero?”

Instead of answering, Dawn responded with an ambiguous smile.

There was about an hour left until all sorts of conspiracy theories appeared on the Earth news.