NOVEL NEXT Chapter 36 - Episode 36: The Hero's Cunning Plan
Episode 36: The Hero’s Cunning Plan
~~Hero Cea’s Perspective~~
What’s with this guy?! He’s blocking all the attacks from the Ultimate Ultimate Rock Giant Golem. And he’s doing it while looking elsewhere, a-and with just one hand!!
The rock giant golem’s level is 999, right? So what’s Zaus’s level?! I asked Grand Sage Caphrodyte, and she said the max level in this world is 999. So even if his level is 999, he should be on par with the rock giant golem’s strength, right?! Yet he’s so composed!?
A clearly superior… Even if there’s a difference in stats, the difference in strength is too much.
I don’t understand the mystery, but the fact that the attacks from the rock giant golem aren’t working hasn’t changed.
In that caseeee!!
I’ll change the plan! Don’t underestimate the hero!!
I spread the arms of the rock giant golem.
“…What’s your intention?”
“Hehe. This isn’t a gesture of surrender.”
First, let’s test it out.
“Hya! Burst Punch!!”
Then, the fist on the west side detached and flew off with tremendous force.
It destroyed a mountain and came back.
“Oh… Tremendous destructive power.”
“Hehe. Now, let’s see what’s left on the east side. Do you know what’s there?”
“What do you mean?”
“The Burst Punch of the rock giant golem can destroy objects over 30 kilometers away.”
“…What’s your point?”
“Hahaha! I’ll show you in the sky. Rock Giant Golem Telephoto Monitor.”
It was a distant image projected in the sky.
The eyes of the rock giant golem can project images of places over 100 kilometers away.
There was the view of a town.
“That’s… Zaus Town.”
“Yeah, that’s right. It’s the nest of evil where you imprison and exploit the slaves.”
“I don’t intend it that way. But if so, I don’t understand why you’re aiming your fists. For a hero, it should be a place for salvation.”
“Haha! They’re brainwashed, you know. The nest of evil is a nuisance to other countries.”
“What do you mean?”
“They have no use other than being hostages. Surrender, Zaus. It’s your defeat. If I unleash the Burst Punch, Zaus Town will disappear.”
But Mishiri, who was beside me, couldn’t stay silent about this.
“Cea! Stop this! Rescuing the enslaved villagers is the duty of a hero!”
“Shut up!! Don’t order meee!!”
I can’t forgive those slaves.
I tried to rescue them, and yet they threw things at me. How could they do that even if they became sacrifices?
“Hehe. Those who oppose the hero are ‘evil.’ I’ll return their resentment a hundredfold.”
“Cea! Please!! Stop this!!”
“Shut up!! You idiot woman! Don’t hold me back!!”
“Cea!!”
“Ah!! W-what are you doing?!”
Mishiri grabbed my hand.
She tried to release it from the crystal controlling the rock giant golem.
“Damn it!!”
Bam!!
“Kyaa!!”
I slapped her.
It’s the first time I’ve hit her, but it can’t be helped.
She’s just too incompetent.
“Ugh…”
“Snap out of it, Mishiri. I’m the hero. It’s unthinkable for you to defy me.”
“You need to snap out of it. Ugh…”
Geez. She’s giving me such a defiant look.
If she wasn’t cute, I’d beat her up right now.
“Hey. You seem to be busy, but put that hand down. The people of Zaus Town are innocent. I’m their ruler.”
“Haha!! That’s whyy!! Surrender if you don’t want to be killed!!”
“I can’t do that. Surrendering is your job.”
“Negotiations have failed, huh?! Kahaha!”
I thought that would be the case.
It doesn’t matter which answer I give.
Whether I defeat Zaus or not, I was planning to destroy that town anyway.
“This result is all because you didn’t surrender! It’s all your fault, Zaus! You’re responsible for abandoning the slaves!!”
“Stop it, Cea!!”
“Shut up!! Burst Punch!!”
Boom!!
There, it’s over.
Those bastards are all wiped out.
And it’s all Zaus’s fault.
Hahaha! It’s Zaus’s misjudgment!!
Both the Archduke and the slaves, they’re all in this mess because they underestimated me!!
Let the slaves rot in hell. Zaus, feel the guilt! Regret the choices you’ve made for the rest of your life! Be haunted by trauma every night!! Hahaha!!
“Now, let’s all watch the fate of the Burst Punch together. The flying footage is vividly shown on the telephoto monitor I displayed in the air.”
Hehe. It’ll be over in a few seconds.
Kakaka! This is so satisfying!!
“Now, Mishiri, let’s watch togeth—”
She was hanging onto the part of the rock giant golem’s eyes.
That’s the control room window, providing a good view.
“Hey, hey. Get away! That’s dangerous!”
This rock giant golem is over 30 meters tall. If she falls, it’s over.
She was shedding a lot of tears.
“I’m truly disappointed in you, Cea.”
“W-What are you saying?!”
“Your tyranny, I’ve overlooked it because we’ve known each other for so long. But I’ve had enough.”
“Huh? W-What are you talking about?!”
“There are hundreds of thousands of people in Zaus Town.”
“Haha. They’re such fools. They resisted me.”
“Even so, you have no right to take their lives!”
“I do. I’m the hero, after all.”
“Are heroes that great?”
“Haha! Of course! I’m different from a foolish person like you!!”
“…I’ve had enough.”
“Haha… Come on, it’s dangerous over there. Come here, you could die if you fall.”
“I was your comrade. So, I’m also responsible for the actions you’ve taken.”
“Huh? What are you talking about? Just come here!”
“Ugh… I… I’ll take responsibility from now on.”
W-What?! She’s saying she’ll… die?!
Is she planning to commit suicide by jumping off?!
“Don’t screw around!! If you die, what will happen to the enjoyment after I defeat Zaus?!”
“…Enjoyment?”
“Wearing revealing robes and offering yourself as a virgin to me!!”
“…Is that what you’ve been thinking about?”
“Of course! I only brought you, a useless person with only looks, as a comrade for that purpose!!”
“…I feel sick.”
“Hurry up and come here!!”
Damn it!
I can’t move because I can’t let go of the control crystal.
“Cea… I truly despise you.”
“Do whatever you want! I was stupid to expect understanding from an idiot like you!! All I care about is wearing revealing robes and offering yourself as a virgin to me!!”
That’s right.
Love doesn’t matter anymore.
She’ll just have to take care of my sexual desires.
You’ll forever wear revealing robes. Hehehe.
Your big eyes, shiny hair, smooth white skin, and bouncy breasts!!
They’re all mine!!
“You’re destined to handle my sexual desires!!”
“Despicable…!!”
“Hahaha!! It won’t change anything even if you curse me! Fate is absolute! Just as the Archduke is ‘evil’ and the hero is ‘justice’!! Fate is predetermined!! You’re destined to be the ‘sexual desire handler’!!”
“I never want to see your face again.”
“Hahaha!! It’s futile, futile!! But your fate won’t change!!”
Are you afraid of dying now?!
Hehehe. As if you could commit suicide by jumping.
“Well, that’s enough. Let’s end this farce. You just need to stay by my side. Hehehe. You’re an important sexual desire handler.”
“Goodbye.”
Huh?
In an instant, her figure disappeared.
Huh?
What?!
What happened?!
She threw herself out of the window.
You idiot!!
My precious sexual desire handler!!
“Mishiri!!”
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~~Archduke Zaus’ Perspective~~
Oh boy. I’d like to go after the Burst Punch that flew towards Zaus Town. I never expected the priestess Mishiri to jump. Rescuing her should be the priority for now.
“Accelerate, Accelerator!”
Gyuuuuuuunnn!!
This is an acceleration spell. Normally, it’s just high-speed movement. Seems like the benefits of my unique skill “Status Doubling Enhancement” are still alive here. The speed seems to have reached the supersonic range. Hero Cea tried to catch her falling using the hand of the Rock Giant Golem.
“Mishiri!!”
It’s not going to be that easy. I can’t leave her to such a terrible hero. I slipped past the hand of the Rock Giant Golem and embraced Mishiri.
“Are you alright?”
But there was no response even when I asked. Seems like she passed out while crying. It’s understandable after going through such a tough situation. I landed immediately.
“Arjena! Take care of her!”
“Got it!! Leave it to me!!”
Now then, next is chasing after the Burst Punch that flew towards Zaus Town.
“Accelerate, Accelerator!!”
Chasing the punch with supersonic movement. I could hear Arjena’s voice from behind me. Seems like she’s shouting something towards the hero. Her voice seems to have surpassed even the supersonic range. That’s how angry she is.
“You despicable scoundrel!! You’re going straight to hell!! Enemy of women!!”
Yeah. I completely agree.