Episode (3): The Valkyrie Arrives
Sovereign of Death~(3)
'I messed up!'
Was this the wrong method?
The script is usually to send away the useless guy with a few gold, not to literally 'send him off''!
Bro, you guys are playing this game a little too hardcore aren't you?
But the guards marched forward brimming with murderous intent not giving him time to think.
[What's the meaning of this Goat beard!]
This bastard, why are you out for blood? Are you a vampire?
He was angry.
[G-G-Goat beard?!]
The king nearly choked when he heard the words.
[What Insolence! For a mere incompetent to disregard my royal self!]
What audacity, summoned hero or not he could never let this down!
Nagisa was already surrounded. All around him, cold unfeeling blades pointed at his direction ready to pierce flesh.
[F*CKING TURD! TELL YOUR MEN TO STAND DOWN OR NONE OF THEM WILL MAKE IT OUT OF HERE ALIVE!!]
!!!!
Everyone was shocked.
Was this the unassuming Nagisa who always sat in the corner quietly>? Who taught him to curse?
[F-Father what is the meaning of this–]
Princess Maria was also baffled at the situation.
Why all of a sudden had her father ordered and execution?
No matter how useless he was, a hero summoned by the gods should never be threatened or they may face divine punishment.
But the king was ruthless.
[Take away the princess]
Too king my daughter!
[You need to understand, daughter. If we, after robbing the nations of their chance to summon heroes end up with trash, what do you think they will do?]
There was no need to say more, even a fool knew those bastards would use this as a reason to retaliate.
[W-wait a minute....father!]
But it still did not sit right with her, yet struggle as she may she could do nothing but be dragged away.
[That's.....your reason?]
The nonsensical reasoning for his 'execution' made Nagisa even more furious.
Veins bulged.
[Haha, what a good king you are! You summoned me here, no....]
Shaking his head, Nagisa refused to say he was summoned.
I'm going crazy!
[You kidnapped me for some drawn out hero BS, then when you see that I'm not useful you want to throw away the trash?]
Yeah, this is what people in power are like right?
Every single corrupted rat bastard in power!
[THERE IS NO JUSTIFICATION FOR THIS SH*T YOU GOAT BEARDED SCUM!!]
The king chuckled.
[HAHAH... Justification?]
What was that? Could it be eaten?
[Who needs justification, I am the king! I am all the justification I need! I can do whatever I want! This is the power I have that you don't]
Who made the shots if not himself?
Forget it, arguing with a dead man is pointless!
[Guards, kill that brat now!]
Swoosh*
In the next moment, a spear drew a line of blood across his face barely giving him time to dodge.
'They're really going for the kill! These bastards!'
Gritting his teeth, Nagisa slipped past the attack that stabbed at his back.
What to do?
These bastards aren't even giving me time to breathe!
Too many attacks were coming at once.
Nagisa counted at least 30 guards currently present and all of them were attacking him simultaneously and all he could do was avoid the attacks with his all.
But, it's strange. These guys don't seem all too skilled, why are they so strong?
Is it the influence of levels?
So, even with my strength surpassing normal humans it's impossible against too many higher leveled opponents?
He kept his eyes peeled continuing to dodge while looking for a chance.
There!
As a guard rushed in prepared to strike, Nagisa also closed the distance and targeted the area between the neck and chin where there was no armor.
Chop!
A hand chop caused the guard to grasp his neck while gasping feeling as if he would die.
Before he could even retreat and get his bearings, Nagisa grabbed him and forcefully threw him to the ground with a bang.
It did not end there.
He subdued the knights one after the other hoping that at least they would back down if he showed them a difference of skills.
But the knights continued to get up.
These bastards! Just stay down!
As frustration reached its peak, a double attack with two spears sliced the skin at his sides.
Guh!
I twisted and moved avoiding the attacks, but the spears followed as if this was a scripted performance.
I've barely got room for maneuver, if this continues then I-
Is there really no other choice?
He hoped not to spill blood, but this thought was beginning to look extremely naïve.
Then no more dodging!
As the guard confidently stepped in range, Nagisa also moved towards him.
First avoiding the sharp spear edge, he grabbed the shaft and tugged it with a bit of force.
!!
The knight was shocked to find that not only had he been overpowered, he was even being flung towards the brat.
[Go buzz off!]
Bang!
A kick sent the guard flying, his armor dented and completely ruined.
The man lay on the ground in shock both mentally and physically as he spat copious amounts of blood.
Stab!
A spear thrust from behind silently, but Nagisa sensed the strike and wove around nimbly.
As he turned, he spun the spear with practiced ease and slammed it from underneath the knights' chin.
The force generated from this blow lifted the man off his feet and Nagisa took the chance before he fell to thrust the wooden shaft at the man's stomach denting the armor and crushing organs.
Shatter*
But, as a result of using so much brute force the spear broke.
Useless.
At any rate, this won't work. These guys are like zombies that get back up no matter what.
Perhaps, as this was a fantasy world there was skill that collectively nullifies their pain and made them fight like the undead-
Well, not that it matters.
He clenched his fist, murderous intent flickering from his shadow.
[The, let's see some blood]
Nagisa made a step to the closest knight.
!!
Shocked, the knight also began to thrust and swing his spear at Nagisa with a grin.
The brat must have gotten cocky and overestimated himself.
But, no matter what he did Nagisa easily sidestepped and evaded all his attacks.
Why was the kid getting closer?!
He tried retreating but Nagisa stuck close while still avoiding his attacks.
He tried to retreat but failed.
The knight seemed to misstep, just the opportunity he needed.
Grabbing his wrist, Nagisa slammed a palm into the knights chin nearly knocking him unconscious.
But Nagisa wasn't done.
He then pulled the man and twisted pushing his head down to meet the spear edge that had been targeting him from behind.
Pfft!
Blood spurted.
The attack that was meant for Nagisa slipped through the gaps of the knights helmet and became friendly fire.
A shriek echoed, it sounded like a classmate but Nagisa didn't have time to pay attention.
Are you joking, didn't you see there was no hesitation when taking his blind spot?
Well, now that I have a good weapon I'll use it.
Taking the spear used but the dead knight, he slowly got a feel for it before his menacing glare landed on the knights.
This, now what to do?
All the knights were too stunned to know what to do.
Who expected a kid from a peaceful world to be able to kill someone even while under siege?
[Do you have time to day dream?]
Nagisa moved in a flash a closed the distance with a knight thrusting his hard won spear.
Pfft!
Armor was torn through like paper and blood flew.
'Shallow, but-'
He spun, the spear twirling with his movements and tore through the man's neck, even more blood painting the ground.
No longer taking Nagisa lightly, two knights rushed forward to meet him in a clash.
Clang*
Clang* Clang*
Clang* Clang* Clang*
Blows were traded back and forth, but Nagisa who was originally waiting for an opening landed a kick on one of the knights sending him flying.
The remaining Knight snuck to Nagisa's side sneakily targeting his legs, but he missed.
The spear shaft swung and with a heavy whack, the knight was hit on the head losing his bearings.
Before he could even recover, Nagisa moved his feet like dancing and arrived behind the knight.
Using his strength, he stabbed through the knight's leg pinning his knee to the ground.
His head was still groggy from the smack, but he only saw the world spinning the moment the pain from his leg eased.
Nagisa had chopped off his head.
Blood spurted, however the corpse only looked like trash in my eyes.
This farce, it's pointless. The quicker it ended the better.
[...]
The king was silent.
He had believed his decision was correct. Sure, the trash seemed capable of fighting but so what?
He was still trash.
But, when he saw blood spurting and none of it belonging to the brat, he was terrified.
[K-Kill him! Kill him now! What are you fools doing!?]
His screams were pointless, every spin and thrust of the spear took a life with it.
'I'll run away after threatening the king'
With the last knight dying, I have time before reinforcements come but I need to buy more time by threatening the king first.
!!
Nagisa felt killing intent.
Turning, he twisted the spear and knocked away an arrow that was targeting him.
Reinforcements?
Too fast, damn!
[Oh? He reacted...how strange, wasn't he supposed to be a new hero without skills?]
High, in the ceiling of the castle a voice sounded in the shadows.
[Who is it!?]
He was extremely on guard.
But when he saw the figure he was taken aback.
A small girl, likely the size of a middle-schooler, cute and completely harmless.
But, it was this harmless child that had intended to kill him just now.
[Fufu, to think I was noticed? Did you somehow see me on accident or did you know I was there from the start?]
Nagisa stayed silent not even bothering to answer.
[Regardless, I doubt you were telling the truth about your class]
By now, no one in their right mind would believe he was a cook.
Perhaps they had all formed their own conjectures as to why he lied, but Nagisa didn't care and shrugged.
The girl smiled.
[Fine, let me introduce myself. I am O2, sent by the round table under its decree to punish the king with an execution–]
[Wh-What?! The round table is involved!?]
Judging by that guys reaction, this round table must be a significant organization?
How in the world did I manage to catch the attention of such big shots on my very first day?
[That's right]
02 chuckled.
[Yes, your majesty you are royally screwed this time-]
She turned her gaze to Nagisa.
[Fortunately this time I found a Variant and you will keep your worthless life a little longer]
It was genuinely no hard feelings.
[But, you won't lie past today]
Seeing the cute girl say such a terrifying thing, Nagisa felt it was too much of a contrast. But, even more so he was angry.
At this time, a voice he really did not want to hear entered his ears.
[H-How could you just k-kill people Kanata!?]
It was none other than Renji.
I've got no time to feed your ego your attention seeker.
The girl before him was dangerous and he couldn't give her a chance!
Such a cute child. But she wants my life!
His eyes turned cold.
This thing must die!
On the other hand, Renji was angry that he was shrugged off.
[Hey! Don't ignore me! You just killed people and you don't even have an ounce of remorse in you-you murderer! You should be ashamed of yourself as a fellow human being! As the hero I'll purge you myself!]
It was Renji's first time witnessing murder and to be honest he was shaking in his boots.
But, his pride as the hero, as the protagonist said he had to stand up here and be brave!
Hehe, Nagisa will apologize and I will receive the praise of everyone proving I am the CHOSEN ONE!
Nagisa's eye lids twitched crazily.
This guy, he's definitely searching for a beating!
[Hey narcissist]
Just take the hint, please take the hint!
[Go stroke your ego somewhere else...I'll end you!]
Renji shivered, he had a feeling the next head to fly would be his if he continued making trouble.
The girls who were his fans caused a fuss but Nagisa ignored them all.
[Hey....]
!!
Just then, as if feeling a stinging sensation in the air he grabbed the empty air.
Well, it should have been empty at least.
His hands, dripping with blood while grabbing the dagger blade. Nagisa could only shiver thinking what if-
But, he couldn't even act before 02 vanished retreating in an instant as if teleporting.
Damned otherworld skills!
[You're more like a trained killer than a summoned hero, be honest are you targeting the kids we summoned?]
Think what you want, he flashed his hand shaking off the blood.
[Well, you don't have to talk. It's only gonna make dying all the more painful]
Whatever, if we fight I don't think I'll lose.
He was about to act when his body became stiff and finally he fell to he ground.
!!!!!
What, what the hell happened?
All of a sudden, falling to the ground. No, don't tell me-
[The blade.....had paralysis...]
[Bingo! But how did you know?]
Tch, I was careless!
This was a fantasy world, and after experience how levels and skills impacted fighting he thought these guys wouldn't resort to using poison.
I was wrong!
[What are you going to do to me?]
The only thing I can do now is fish for info.
[Oh, I'm not going to do anything]
Code 02 shook her head.
[I personally would like to keep you, but the one who'll judge you is the Valkyrie of the goddess]
Valkyrie? Is it like an angel or something similar?
Hopefully I'll be dealing with someone reasonable. I can explaining killing people as a last resort and then explain why I hid my class.
But, what if it's someone unreasonable?
Nagisa wanted to ask about this so called Valkyrie, but he realized his mouth had gone numb and glared at 02.
[Hm? Ah, has it affected your speech?]
She shook her head.
[Nothing we can do about it, I'm just doin my job ya know?]
Even saying that, there was a wide grin plastered on her face.
I can't believe these guys at all! I have to get rid of the poison somehow.
But struggling only drained his stamina and made the poison spread faster, it was futile.
A silence covered the room. No one dared to speak, on the whistling of 02 as she seemed to be patiently waiting for something echoed.
In that silent space, a sudden burst of blinding light instantly caught everyone's attention.
『I have come』
The voice was soothing, majestic yet gentle and divine. So was the figure that stepped out of the light.
The Valkyrie had descended.
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[Kanata Nagisa–(Lv.1) ]
[Class– Necromancer]
[Trait – Dead Rise (SSS), Master (EX)]
[Mana–100/100]
"Skills"
[Perception(B+)] [Swordplay(S-)] [Martial Arts(A+)] [Kanata Footwork(S)] [Body Control(A)] [Oneness(D)]