Chapter 52

(Elu’s Pov)

【”…… and that’s apparently what happened”】

【”That’s scary! What the hell?!”】

The bits and pieces of the circumstances surrounding Harold had a strong impression on her. She was brimming with curiosity.

【”What happened next?!”】

Elu had met his goal. He had managed to catch her interest.

【”It should be enough for today. If you don’t sleep soon, you’ll doze off in the middle of the night watch.”】

【”Er….”】

【”Besides, tomorrow we’re going to go up the mountain and fight against monsters, right? We have to rest properly.”】

【”I know, I know……”】

【”Hey”】

【”W, What…?”】

【”You’ve been a pain for quite a while now. If you have something to say, say it. If you don’t, then stop stealing glances at me. It’s annoying.”】

【”Geez, I’ll stop being a pain in your ass and just ask you then. Is it true you were almost executed?”】

【”…..How much did you hear?”】

Seemingly unaware of those intentions, Lita started telling the story she had heard from Elu in its entirety. Harold, who listened to her from beginning to end, looked displeased.

【”―― and that’s about it.”】

【”And it’s basically what happened. Now that you know, you better stop with those annoying glances from here on out. Otherwise, I’ll cut both of your tendons and leave you on the mountain by yourself.”】

【”You have some frightening ideas….”】

【”We’ve arrived!”】

【”What an amazing athletic ability. There is no way I could imitate this”】

【”Hmph, I wonder about that”】

【”So, what were you doing?”】

【”That’s none of your business”】

When she accidentally looked at Harold, he was standing with his arms crossed. He seemed to be observing the battle between Lita and the ice dragon.

【”Aren’t you going to help?”】

【”I never intended to lend her my power from the get go. I’ll let her handle it herself ’till she reaches her limit.”】

【”So cold”】

From Elu’s point of view, the hydra being brought down by Lita’s power alone was an unlikely scenario. Helping her was not a matter of if but when, and considering the danger Lita was in, it would be wiser to help her immediately.

Not missing that opportunity, Lita took some distance to complete the magic-casting and shoot her spell.

【”―― It’s over…!『 Flame burst』!”】

【”No way… this wasn’t enough to defeat it…?”】

【”….Such a pain.”】

【”The only thing waiting for you is death. Be obedient and let yourself be killed without resistance.”】