The accusations and swearings were like a curse. Isn’t there any exception, does everyone think it’s my fault? Lefille only came here in the hope that everyone was safe, but she still had to endure their loathe and curses.
The swearing from everyone tumbled in the girl’s head, when a painful roar erupted.
Shifting her gaze to the origin of the sound, Lefille saw an arm as thick as a log protruding out of a chest of one of the escort. That was definitely an arm of a Mazoku.
The escort was killed by this piercing blow and fell limp forward. Appearing behind him was—
“You are finally here, Swordswoman of Noshias.”
“——、Rajas!! You bastard!!”
“You are overbearing as usual. What, you are that eager to take my head?”
Her killing intent was directed at Rajas who was mocking her. There wasn’t anything else to say, wasn’t this obvious? Because this bastard who was an incarnation of destruction and violence took everything important from her. Without a doubt, her hostility and murderous urge was pointed at him. Yes, because of this rage—
“It’s all your fault, you… you did all of this!”
Because of the tragedy happening before her once again, she couldn’t suppress her emotions anymore. These words spilled forth because of her intense emotions. But it wasn’t clear how Rajas interpret her feelings, as he looked around him and laughed deviously as if he was waiting for these very words.
“What are you saying, this is your fault, woman of Noshias. These bunch of people only meet with misfortune because you are here, right?”
Rajas smiled sinisterly, as if he was anticipating something. It was true that Lefille was part of the reason, but Rajas who created this mess was definitely not qualified to say this.
But Rajas was sneering. Looking at the group behind Lefille as if he was watching fools.
Ah—
When Lefille realized why Rajas said that, it was already too late.
The gaze of the group stung her back. When she noticed it and turned back, all of them were glaring at her wrathfully.
“So it is because of you…”
“I-If you are not here…”
“It’s all your fault…”
Those weren’t sounds of humans anymore. What came out of their mouth seemed to be the congregation of hate filled with malice.
The words of denial came out of her mouth unconsciously.
“N-No! Listen to me, it’s not like this!”
“Shut up! You bitch! You are the source of all evil!”
The survivors started swearing at her. When she realized it, even the calm Mr Galeo was also cursing at her. Hatred poured down at her from all sides.
Why didn’t they trust her who came forth to help them, but side with the devil? They should realize something was off if they think about it a little. Why were they blinded by the words and sights in front of them, and fail to see the true nature of things—
“... No, it’s not my fault! I didn’t want anyone to get hurt…”
Shut up. It’s all your fault. It’s because of you. Because you are here. The Mazoku said so too. Murderer. Death god.
The voices that entered her ears kept blaming her and made it her fault.
“I-I’m not wrong!! Why, why can’t everyone understand!?”
Lefille screamed with all her might. Maybe this was the emotions she had been suppressing in her heart. Rajas who saw this scene laughed heartily.
“Fuhahah! You humans are so dumb! When something happens, you only know how to curse, swear and demean others! After peeling away the exterior, you are beings that are uglier than maggots!”
After enjoying this happiness, Rajas turned to the Mazoku around him—
“— Do it”
He ordered the massacre.
“—Tch!!”
His words made her heart that was wounded by the accusations strengthen. Even though her face was wet with her vexed and painful tears, she endured it and gritted her teeth.
Lefille won’t let him do as he pleased. As she was thinking that—
“Huh—?”
Even though her heart took a step forward, Lefille’s body did not respond. Her power that allowed her to run and leap was not conveyed to her legs, her usual swiftness was gone. Her feet weren’t moving as well as she imagined.
Her movement dulled. There wasn’t any doubt that she had slowed down.
As for the reason, it’s because of the gaze of the crowd that made her unable to move. Yes, it wasn’t from Rajas or the Mazoku around her, but because of her fellow humans. Their accusations bounded her.
And her dulled movement had fatal consequences.
“Ughhh!”