"--refuse.

　Edward turned to Craig, who held out his hand and told him unequivocally, "There was no hesitation, not even a hint of hesitation.

　There was not a trace of hesitation, not a waver.
　The rejection couldn't have been more clear.

...... right. I thought you were smarter than that. Mostly because you don't believe me?
"...... No?　At least I think you have a point, or maybe I'm right.
Why at ......?
It's simple. If all you're saying is the truth, why didn't you tell us everything in the first place?
"...... what?

　Yes, if what Craig is saying is correct, then he didn't need to come at Edward, no questions asked, in the first place.
　What you have to do first would have been to talk to him.

If you didn't do that, you're probably hiding something. And you just said?　When all is said and done, you're going to die.
...... do you doubt it?　I really--
Yeah, I guess you're going to die. But that's because you're the one with the gift that could get in the way, right?　Then all those who have the gift should be the same. On the contrary ...... if your story is true, then those who have been given the inherent gift should be the first thing in your way. What on earth are you going to do with them ...... no. What the hell are you going to do with them (・・・・・・・)?

　There was no immediate response to the words.

　Edward stared straight at Craig, and Craig also stared straight at Edward ...... Suddenly, Craig's nose sniffed.
　The eyes have been completely transformed into those of the enemy.

...... Your head spins as usual. I'm sure you've always said that you're at your easiest when you're fighting.
It's true that it's easier when you're fighting. It's just that I'm not in a position to fight without thinking. It's just that if I did, I would be able to use my head to some extent.
"Hmph. ...... If that head had been a little dumber or more spinning, it wouldn't have died.
"So that's what you see as an admission of having done something to the general and the archbishop?
If I say no, will it make you feel better?　You already have the answer in your mind anyway, right?

　That was certainly true.

　Edward is almost certain that Craig had done something to those two men.
　That was probably because Edward had some understanding of the man Craig was.

You've often acted hypocritically, but you're surprisingly straightforward in your disposition. When it's inconvenient, you don't try to talk about it, rather than lie about it. It seems that you have learned to hide your facial expressions, but that hasn't changed.
"...... tsk.

　With a clap of the tongue, the sword is swept away just before it reaches your body.
　I'm sure you've seen this coming.

　You're not sure if Craig was not expecting this, or if he is moving much more slowly than before.
　You'll be able to find out the best way to get the most out of your time.
　The blow from the swing has finally reached the body.

You're going to be able to find out what's going on in the world.
"Gosh ......!

　With a shout, it was a wild blow, with no skill or anything else.

　But it was so fast that Edward couldn't even react properly.
　It was all he could do to get his sword in the air just in time, although it didn't cut him in two, that's all.
　Instead, the sword snaps and Edward's body is blown up against the wall.

　He was slammed, spitting out clots of blood.

Goh-ho ......!
"Haha ...... haha ......!　Phew! ...... Stupid. You should have just followed him, since you know the difference in power. Yes, you're right. They're dead. They're fools just like you.
...... necromancer, huh? ...... Well, if there are demons, I guess it's possible.
It's not as easy as it sounds. It's not just a corpse, it has to be safe from the neck up, and it needs more bodies to fit its head. And I'd add you to that list, but I guess I went a little overboard with that ....... Well, it's still useful as a dead soldier: ......
"I'm not going to be a pawn of ...... and an outsider.
It doesn't matter what you want. To begin with, you're a foreigner?　Phew! ...... that's why you're stupid. It's the little things before the big things. You can't change the world by worrying about this level of detail ......!

　Regardless of the merits of the action, you can be sure that Craig is serious about getting things done.
　There was definitely determination in his appearance and in his words.

　But that's it.
　That's why it was all the more reason for Edward to stop Craig.
　Even if the reasons for that action were right, what Craig was doing was definitely wrong.



　It is often said that change requires pain, but there is no justice in the act of exploiting and even shaming people to death.
　That's just a recipe for destruction.

I'm going to stop you. On behalf of a departed friend ...... above all, as your friend.
"Humph! ...... in that situation?　You can't. Give it up. You can't ...... No, there's no one in this country who can stop me.

"--Really?　I have a feeling that there are more out there than you might think. Like me, for example.

"-- what?

　At the sound of a third person's voice, which should not be heard, Craig turned his head towards the voice with surprise.

　Surprised, and so was Edward.
　And there's another surprise, too.
　If the voice wasn't misheard, it was familiar--and it was.

Yo, old man. You got beat up pretty badly. Don't do that. I was going to beat the old man. Don't let this stranger get you down.
"The stupid ...... why are you here ...... the brave (...) is here ......!

　I turned my gaze to see a familiar face.

　Yes, it was definitely the brave man himself, as Craig exclaimed.

"Huh?　Isn't that just a hunch?
"Hunch, so ......?
I had a bad feeling about it. I had a bad feeling about this other place, but I had a feeling I didn't have to go there.
...... stupid, this place is supposed to be warded off from people. ...... No, more importantly, you're not supposed to be dead. ......!
"Oh?　What are you doing killing people without permission?　Well, I certainly thought you were dead earlier.
"...... Hmmm, I see. It's not a bad decision. I'm sure it's not a bad decision, but it's still a puppet of the gods. ......
"Huh?　That's why I don't want you to assume anything, right?　I didn't leave you behind. ...... Well, it's not like I saved him, either. I don't know where the hell he was going with this: ......
"...... what?
Well, it's none of your business. If you know that, then you must be one of them, right?
"What if it's ......?
Of course we'll destroy it. Well, even if you don't, it's still the same in the end.

　The face of the brave man standing there looking fearless - Akira's face was immediately turned towards Edward.
　Although at first glance there are a lot of gaps, in reality, there are no gaps at all.
　I see that this is a fight we're going to lose if we fight now, and Edward smiled bitterly.

"So, old man, we're going to interrupt, okay?
"...... Yeah. You'll see. If you're willing to help me, I'd honestly appreciate it.

　It was the truth.
　I wanted to stop Craig, and I wanted to stop him, but I knew it would be tough.
　If Akira was going to help you, he was the best support you could ask for.

...... Hmmm, well. In a way, it saved us a lot of work. It's also a unique opportunity to slaughter God's puppet with my own hands.
It's a good thing that you're not just a doll, but a puppet as well. It's true that this power was given to her by a god. ...... I am me. I decide what I do. If you complain about that, I'll kick your ass, god or no god.
"...... That's right.

　Even if the gift is God's will, it is you who ultimately chooses what to do with it.
　Then blaming everything on God is just an escape.

　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you want to do with it.
　You'll be able to find out more about the best way to get the most out of your new job.

"Humph! I'm going to kill you and prove me right.
"Haha ...... let's see you do it. ......!

　Akira barked and Craig greeted him.
　I'm a supporting cast, Edward thinks, but he knew that all along.

　But a supporting character has his or her own will and intent.
　To make it happen, Edward also turns to Craig.