The Boy Who Swore Revenge On The World - Chapter 45

The Story Of A Certain Family (3)

Nn? Darl seems strange recently?

A certain day three months after we obtained our occupation. Emma who we always leave the matters in the house to came to say something like that to me who came back from work.

Un. He leaves early in the morning and returns late at night. It seems days like that have been continuing recently

Un, does it have anything to do with the capital being rowdy recently? Something about monsters appearing or something like thatno, I suppose it has nothing to do with people like us who are living far away huh.

If so, is it because of his work? If I remember correctly, he has said that his occupation,Sword Masterwas antic.i.p.ated and he got hired. Although I didnt go as far as to ask by who, he has said that its quite a good place.

Because I dont want to leave this house as far as possible, Im doing guard-like work at a nearby store. Because there is naturally poor public order in this vicinity which is the slums, there are times when thievery and such happen to stores and the likes nearbyI paid them some visits in the past as well.

Hence, that store was searching for a guard-like person so, I am currently working there. Since I can take them down with ease if its to the extent of some ordinary hooligan.

Pilc usedAcrobatand joined a troupe that is based in the capital. He has said that its fun despite still being an underling.

Tierra is doing side job at home while looking after the children. When it comes to her occupation, Tierra herself also doesnt understand it so she cant use it. I was somehow apologized to because of that but I didnt mind at all. After all, I dont understand my ownDark Knightas well.

Mars-niichan?

Nn? Aa, leave Darls matter to me. Emma doesnt have to worry about it

Un, okay

Emma who hears what I say and returns to the room the children are in. I suppose I will try waiting until night.

Although its already the next day, its true that he comes back late huh. Im usually sleeping at this time so I didnt realise. I sit on a chair and wait for a little while and

Whats the matter?

, Tierra came out from the room.

Did I wake you up?

Ee, Mars isnt around so I got worried

Tierra who says that and giggles. She then continues on to come next to the chair Im sitting and holds my hand

About Darl?

Aa. Youve realised?

Uun1. Just to the extent where I thought that he comes back late. Still, I didnt think that its this late

That rascal. Hes even making Tierra worry. You better be prepared for a punch when you come back, alright? I talk to Tierra while waiting for a little while after that and, it became slightly noisy outside.

And then, the houses door opens and Darl came in. Itd be great if its just that but, there are men with disgusting smirks on their face together with him as well at the back.

Ou, Ill be intruding? Haa, a n.o.ble would indeed want her

A man says that and looks at Tierrais Tierra these fellows goal!?

Oi, Darl. What in the world is going on?

My bad. Everybody be the sacrifice for my sake

Darl says that, draws the sword on his waist and slashed at me. I instantly bend my body backwards but, a pain runs down my shoulder. Kuu, I couldnt avoid it entirely huh.

Ora, you guys, that young lady goes to the n.o.ble rascal. Sell the girls and hand the boys over to the country. I dont know why but they were looking for them

These fellows, what is their goals.h.i.+t!

Darl, you b.a.s.t.a.r.d, do you know what youre doing!

I know. However, Im not going to live like this anymore. Ill have you guys be the sacrifice for that sake!

Tsk, he wont listen no matter what I say huh! While I am dealing with Darl, the other men come in one after another.

Tierra! Wake the children up and run!

Bu, but!

Just go!

I grab a chair that was nearby and throw it at the men who try to get closer to Tierra. The houses wall breaks but I dont have the leisure to worry about that.

However, Darl approaches while I got distracted by the men

Gaa!?

My body was slashed diagonally. Its not deep because I turned my body away unconsciously but, my body dyes red. I was then kicked and sent flying by Darl, cras.h.i.+ng into the wall.

Mars!!

I hear Tierras scream along with a falling sound. When I look to the direction of the sounds, Tierra has fallen from her chair, crawling on the ground and headed towards my direction.

RunTierra

No! Leaving you behindouch!

Ou ou, what a display. But too bad. You belong over here.

Le, let go! Dont touch me with your filthy hands!

Youre annoying!

Kyaa!

That fellow, he f.u.c.king hit Tierra! I try to stand up as I glare at the guy but

Dont move

Gaa!

I got kicked in the stomach and sent flying by Darl. And then I was stabbed in the left shoulder by a sword. I was about to shout from the pain but, I clench my teeth and glare at Darl.

Why, something like this

Well, that fellow, hes being hired by a certain n.o.ble just like us. Over there, hes living a kind of life he cant live here. However, n.o.ble-sama hired Darl because he has his eyes on this young lady. And then, hes told to present the young lady to continue being hired. It sure was amusing. This fellow who cant give up his current lifestyle replied immediately. Basically, you guys are only worth that much to him.

Aa, and we have a request from the country. I dont really get it but, it seems they are looking for a family and anybodys fine. We were told that someone from the slums will probably do and to look for it. Then, words from n.o.ble-sama came at just the right time, that hes targetted you guys

While Im listening to the man, children were brought out from the room at the back one after another. Emma, Mint, and the others also come out of the room crying. Pilc glares stout-heartedly at the men but, his cheeks are already swollen.

I place my hand on the wall and stand up somehow. s.h.i.+t, the wounds on my body hurt. My vision also started to lose focus. I barely stand up, glare at Darl while I place my hands on my laps but

Haahaareturn Tierrareturn everybody

Im sorry but I cant do that

The last thing that entered my sight was the figure of Darl holding his right hand aloft.

I dont really remember what happened afterwards. Im in a sodden place thats like a jail when I woke up, near to me is Pilc whos all beat up and the boys huddling together and sitting.

When I ask about Tierra and the girls, they say they havent met them since separating at the house. 3 days have apparently already pa.s.sed since that day. s.h.i.+t, its all because Im powerless.

After that, when about another 2 days pa.s.sed, we were brought by soldiers who appeared out of nowhere and leave the jail. I didnt know why the soldiers of this country show up here but, I recall what the man said at that time.

If I remember correctly, he has said that the country is looking for a family and anybody will doI guess its because of that. After that, we walk for a little and we were brought to a s.p.a.cious location.

Over there, men who wore gorgeous clothes the likes that weve never seen before are standing there and, a man whose age is close to Pilc and I, along with tremendously beautiful women were standing on their opposite side.

The men with gorgeous clothes were glaring at the man on the opposite side. Moreover, the terrifying presence that I feel from the robed man. What is this? The children are trembling as well.

s.h.i.+t, cant I save even just the children? Moreover, Tierra and the others as well. Frustrating. Its frustrating but Im even angrier at myself whos powerless.

If I had made myself stronger so that Im able to protect everybody then it might not have turned out like thisthough it might be too late even if I regret at this point in time.

Im regretting by myself and, the robed man moves closer over here. I cant look away from that man for some reason.