Suzuki is Cute Even In A Savage World-Chapter 5Vol. 2 - .1 - The Other Disciple (1)

Aina then rolled her eyes, turning the white of her eyes to Takashi, and said coldly.

"The opponent is a commander in the Demon Lord's Army. It's only natural that we should finish her off properly. Roughly how many people do you think this fiend has killed so far? There's no way we can forgive her, is there?"

"T-That's…"

Takashi couldn't retort anything back and looked down at Duma. Duma, with just the upper half of her body, was roaring in agony. Her regeneration speed seems to have slowed down due to exhaustion from her battle with Takashi. There was no sign of her fusing with her separated lower body.

The undead on deck began to rustle because of the damage Duma had sustained. However, Duma somehow managed to raise one hand and restrain them.

(I knew it! Duma had already changed her mind! But!)

Aina kept her icy gaze on Duma as she asked,

"I have but one question. Have you been to Cove Town recently?"

"I-I-I haven't…"

"Really?"

Aina plunged her sword into Duma's head with no expression on her face. A "gigya" sound escaped from Duma's mouth.

"H-Hey!! What are you doing!?"

"I don't want her to attack me. A precaution."

Then, while paying attention to Duma, she explained to Takashi and Excella in a matter-of-fact tone.

"Three months ago, Cove Town, west of the Imperial City, was attacked by the Demon Lord's army. The population was roughly 500. They were all wiped out. Including small children."

"T-Terrible…"

Excella put her hand over her mouth and showed a somber expression. Duma, who had a sword thrust into her head, said a few words in a halting manner.

"T-The Immortal Fleet, h-has not killed, s-so many humans, s-since the Great, War…"

"Hmm. Well, when the undead attack, they leave behind a trail of rotting corpses and whatnot, you know. I thought it was a deed of the Immortal Fleet."

Aina seemed to believe Duma's story, at least for the moment. Takashi spoke to such Aina.

"You're looking for the fiend that attacked that town? That's why, you let yourself be captured by the immortal fleet on purpose…?"

"That, as well. But you know. My 'heart' chose you."

"Eh!"

Although Takashi was a bit nervous at the mention of her "heart's chosen," it was clear from the atmosphere that she did not mean it in a romantic way. Aina gave Takashi a sharp, yet contemptuous glare.

"I just wanted to make sure! I wanted to confirm whether you're really worthy of being a hero or not, you know. And sure enough, the tactics were as sloppy as I expected, and the attitude as naive as I expected. I'm disappointed."

"Wha–!?"

It was not Takashi who was angry at being criticized, but rather, Excella.