Vol. 1 Chapter 14

14 "The Weepy Escort."

 

Later that night,

“Ah, I’m tired.”

I sank my body into bed with a tired noise.

I had used the inn run by the Tenmei Brigade- a group of people who had just helped me become an E rank- to stay at since it was close to the guild. The room I had was small but clean and comfortable for the price. The only downside was that there was no chair or table, only a shower room and toilet.
Lying on the bed, I remember the events of the day.

A lot happened today.

"Mom... is she...?"
After defeating the man from the devil's guild,
Crenna was astonished by the shocking words that Fana said.

"After Lady Crenna left the vampire domain, her mother suddenly took a turn for the worse. The doctors say it's a disease, but she's not getting better no matter how much medicine she takes... Her condition is getting worse. ......I'm sorry, Lady Crenna, but I had to leave you to go take care of your mother."

Fana looked apologetic. It seemed like Crenna's bodyguard, Fana, had been unable to be by her side up until that point because she had been taking care of Crenna's mother.

"Crenna-sama... please... before it's too late, come back to the vampire domain."

"Too late." The meaning of those words was self-explanatory.
Crenna clenched her teeth and fell silent for a while before answering.

"I... understand. I'll go back."

Fana nodded.

"From here to the vampire territory is a distance. We'll probably be attacked a few times on the way. We don't have much time, but we need to prepare as much as we can before we leave."

"......I see."
Crenna looked worried.

Even Fana as the bodyguard, this was still a dangerous journey.
That's why-

"Crenna. I'm still your bodyguard."
Crenna's eyes widened at my words.

"Isn't it dangerous for the bodyguard to leave the master's side? As long as you’re in danger, I’ll follow you."

"Kale, you..."
Crenna started to tear up.

I'm practically a participant in this now. I don't want to give up so easily.

"I'll go too."
Then Aina spoke up.

"I can’t let Kale die now.."

As always, I couldn't understand what Aina was thinking.

But if she's coming with us, that's reassuring.

Crenna nodded happily.

"All right. We're backing down."
Doros and Pyxis looked like they felt guilty.

"I wish we could be more help, but......after seeing that demon, I can't stop shaking."

"I know. Honestly, after facing that demon, I can't even imagine what might happen if we fought."

Crenna smiled and responded, "I understand. You don't need to force yourselves."

After that, we got back on the carriage and returned to the capital.

After reporting the mission's success to the Tenmei Brigade and splitting the reward, everyone disbanded.

Doros had said something about his wife getting mad if he didn't come home soon, so he hurried back.

Pyxis had said he was going to bed, and he was a little ways away from the guild, so he was also leaving next to Doros.

"Kale-san. I understand now why you're the brother of the Sword Princess."
Pyxis said as he was leaving.

"The Sword Princess wasn't always strong. But she always dared to face her enemies head-on. She never backed down, no matter who she was fighting. That's why she became the Sword Princess."

"You know a lot about her."

"Seventy percent of the Tenmei Brigade are fans of the Sword Princess."
Pyxis smiled as he said that.

I hadn't known that. But then I remembered a painting of Muir in the guild. It made sense, now that I thought about it.

"I think, after this job, I've come to understand the strength that the Sword Princess has. Soon, you might be just as famous as her."
With those words, Pyxis left.

"I might be as famous as Muir..."
Pyxis's words made me think.

I feel sorry for him, but I just can't see that bright of a future.
He doesn't know what they call me at the school…

“Though I’m still Muir’s brother, and I have the potential maybe?...”

After Doros and Pyxis broke up, we had dinner at a store near the guild.

Aina and I separated after dinner. We were supposed to meet up in front of the guild the following day.

After discussing it, we decided it would be best to leave for the vampire territory the following day. I have my doubts, but with Aina, an A-rank member of the Tenmei Brigade, we have enough force to be cautious of an attack. So we should head to the vampire territory as soon as possible before it's too late for her mother.

All of a sudden, a knocking sound came from the door.

It was Crenna’s bodyguard, Fana, but how did knew my room number.
I wondereded what was happening.

I got out of bed and opened the door.

"......Fana?"

She just stood there.

"Can I talk to you for a bit?"

"Sure, what's up? Is there anything you need to tell me?"

"There's no problem. I did some investigating before coming, so I can say with confidence that the security here is reliable."
As Crenna’s bodyguard she must’ve investigated properly so, it must be true.

"So, what is it you want?"

"......would you like to have a match with me?"

"......a match?"

"It's important to test each other's strength before tomorrow. Don't you think so?"

......so that's what it is.

She seems to be exposing her hostility a bit too much.
However, it may be vital for us to now understand each other's capabilities.

"In that case, let's go to the training ground. The receptionist has already taken care of everything, so don't worry."

She's been prepared well.

I follow Fana as she quickly leaves the room and heads to the training ground. I'm still trying to catch up with her sudden proposal, but Fana is a professional bodyguard, unlike me. So, I should follow her lead here.

The headquarters of the Tenmei Brigade, in addition to being a lodging facility, also has a training ground.

Under Fana's guidance, we arrive at the training ground, which is nothing more than a large, empty, white space.

I rechecked my physical condition.
I was injected with blood from Crenna today at around 3 PM. Since I got a larger dose than usual, my body is still that of a vampire.

As I loosen my body a bit, I see that Fana has suddenly taken off her jacket.

She is currently wearing only a thin, lightweight garment that exposes her skin. I wonder why she likes to dress like that. I see a pair of wings spreading out from her back in the next instant.

"......What is it?

“Stop Staring. It's indecent."

"Ah, sorry..."
I apologized and averted my gaze.

It seems that light clothing is meant to allow her wings to spread out fully.

"Would you like to make a wager?"

"A wager?"

"If you lose, you have to do what the winner says, no matter what it is."

Fana gives me a sly smile.

"If I win, you will stop guarding Lady Crenna. I don't need you to accompany me tomorrow either."

I was taken aback by her sudden declaration.

"What do you mean? ...Did you consult Crenna about this?"

"No, this is my decision."
Fana said.

"There are two reasons. The first is that I don't trust you. ...You seem to be a dropout, according to what I've heard."

The words hit me like a ton of bricks. How did she know that?

"I did a little research on you. Since you're not very famous as the brother of a sword princess, I thought there might be something wrong. I was right. I don't know how you got close to Lady Crenna, but I can't entrust her safety to a dropout like you."

Her reasoning was sound, but I couldn't refute it.

Fana continued.

"The other reason is that I don't like you."
The second reason was based on her feelings.

"Let's start then."
Fana said as she pulled out a knife.
"Once this knife falls to the floor, let's get started."

I took out my own knife and cut my palm.

She threw her knife.
As it spun around in the air, it drew a parabolic arc before landing on the floor-

And Fana was on me in a flash.

"――《《Bloody Scythe: Blood sickle》! "

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A blood sickle was released from Fana's palm.
"sweet!"
Fana shouts.

I turned my body to avoid it, but the scythe changed its trajectory and came flying back at me.

Her Blood Sickle
She was using the blood as a weapon, turning it into fine threads that could pierce through someone's body like a knife.

"《Blood Shield: Bloody Shield》!"

I created a shield of blood to protect myself from the scythe.
Fana came at me with a flying kick.

I dodged it and counterattacked with a flying kick of my own.
But Fana was too fast.
I couldn't keep up with her.

She used her wings to fly around and attack me from different angles.

"《Blood Dagger: Bloody Dagger》!"

Immediately, she created a bloody dagger in her palm.
The dagger flew towards my neck, but I could dodge it by bending my body at the last second.

"I'll be frank. You're really starting to get on my nerves."
Fana said.

”If you are just a colleague who asked for the same request as Lady Crenna, it would have been good! Or if you are like that Aina person, someone with a different purpose than Lady Crenna who is accompanying her to the vampire territory, I would have allowed it! But - you, how dare you, in front of me, claim to be Lady Crenna's escort! That is an insult to me!”

Fana, brandishing her sword, venting her emotions.

“I didn't mean it like that. I was just trying to tell her the relationship between us like isn;t…”

“There is no relationship between you and Lady Crenna!”
Fana speaks with anger.

“For one, you are not even one of Lady Crenna's subordinates, yet you call yourself her escort? Preposterous! I can perfectly take care of Lady Crenna by myself! You are not needed!”

“But…”

Perhaps that is so.
Fana is strong. I can see that now, fighting her. Her movements are very refined, and I can tell she has a lot of experience. Plus, this time, Aina, an A-rank vampire, is with her. If Aina is there, she's more than capable of taking care of things. Maybe I'm not needed after all.

But still…

“If I’m not needed, Lady Crenna would have told me herself. You have no right to speak to me like that.”

"Hey, you cheeky ......!"
Perhaps Fana misunderstood.

“I'm not taking this job lightly either. I understand how dangerous it is to be near her.”

"How much do you get paid?"
Fana stopped attacking and asked.

"After all, you must have been hired for money. So I'll pay you. You can take it and leave Crenna-sama."

This girl really doesn't want to acknowledge me. She's not even serious about this fight. She's just trying to push me out.

"How much do you want?" Two silver coins... no, three silver coins?"
Fana looked down on me and said.

I was a little angry, so I decided to be honest.

"Five gold coins per day"

"Five gold coins!?!"
She was surprised at the amount I asked for.

The amount I asked for was about ten times what she was expecting.

"Even I get paid seven silver coins per day..."
Fana said, trembling.

When I heard that, I felt so awkward that I turned my eyes away.

She stood there with a face of betrayal.
Or that was what I thought so when I looked at Fana's appearance.

"Oh, aren't you crying ...?"

"I'm not crying!"
Fana hurriedly wiped her eyes with the back of her hand and yelled.
"Oh, money doesn't matter! I have a strong connection with Crenna!"

“I have served Lady Crenna since I was young! The long accumulation of that is something only Lady Crenna, and I share! We are now the same! No matter how far apart we are, our hearts are connected- Yes, it is a relationship of telepathy!”

“Telepathy... You guys have been misunderstanding who was abandoned until today….”

“W-What did you say!?”

“You're overreacting.”
My head hurts, dealing with her…

Fana creates daggers in both hands and attacks while taking quick steps.
There are many attacks. A shield that can't turn around can't prevent it.

Now that I can use "Blood Dance Step" too…

"Blood Dance Step"-- 《Blood Dagger》!」

From my left hand, a blood dagger is born. I grip it tightly in my right hand. I avoid the first blood dagger coming my way and block the second with the dagger I just created.

“I admit that you are skilled, even among my subordinates. But Lady Crenna's specialness is just for me!”
With that said, Fana takes a step back and raises her right arm overhead.

From her palm, a torrent of blood gushes forth. Above the girl's head, the red liquid spun around in a vortex.

"Now, show me what you're made of if you can survive! This is the "Bloody Dance" of the Arcanes!"
Fana waved her hand.

"--《Bloody Sword Slash Prison: Bloody Maiden》!"

The released power was dispersed in all directions, heading straight for me.

There was no way to avoid it, and the power was incomparably more significant than anything I had experienced up until now. Fana seemed determined to settle things with this one attack.

"Demi-humans are not human. Therefore, they don't need a human heart."
The words of Aina rang through my head.

But at the same time, I remembered the scene of the goblins being massacred.

I couldn't afford to lose consciousness. The creature in front of me was not just any demon, but Fana, Crenna's personal attendant.

Just a little bit more...and I'll fall.

I focused all of my concentration. I relaxed my thoughts and trusted in my intuition.
I could feel the blood racing through my body, heating up. It was a strange feeling as if someone else was in control of my body. The blood was trying to take over my body and rampage.

I understood now.
Why I could use the "Bloody Dance."

The blood is flowing. The blood of Crenna that flows in this body is teaching me how to use "Blood Dance."
It's not just reasoning. But I am sure.

Everything is just a vehicle for this blood, the body, and the mind.
The body of the vampire is ruled by blood.

"《 Blood Dance" - "Blood Guardian Formation 》"

My hand starts to bleed as a result.
Nearly ten hexagonal shields appeared and I expanded it to the surroundings.

The shields block the blades coming from all directions.

This is probably a technique that is an upgraded version of "Blood Shield." I can deploy multiple "Blood Shields" simultaneously and control them as I please.

"What the!"
Fana was surprised that she could block my "Blood Dance," and she was trying to back away.
I take the opportunity and rush towards her, unsheathing my "Blood Dagger."

"It's a fight to the finish, now."
I tell her that and deactivate the shield.

"I-I, lose to someone like this......" She cries in misery standing there.

I noticed and stopped at the moment and pushed her back.

Fana slammed on the ground as her eyes are red, and tears are streaming down her face.

"Ugh."

"Huh?"
She is crying and sobbing loudly. and doesn't respond when I try to talk to her.

"W-why... Why did Lady Crenna hire you!? I've been serving her for years! I was supposed to be her exclusive bodyguard!"

"S-she... she just happened to be hiring someone when I was around..." I step back with my dagger because the battle was over.

"Fana, I'm sorry."
I don’t know how it is my fault.

"I understand that it is the truth that I couldn't be by Crenna’s side, so it would be natural to hire another bodyguard. But... don't you think that it's unfair that you receive more money than me, and you're also not that stronger than me? She’s definitely going to abandon me!"

The emotions that had been bottled up inside her flowed out all at once.
Listening to her true feelings, I was utterly bewildered.

"I'm going to be your bodyguard, Lady Crenna!!"
It had become troublesome.

What should I do? I was troubled as I scratched my head--

And then--

"Kale! What's wrong!?"
Crenna came into the training grounds in a hurry, looking worried.

Since Fana hadn't returned to her room yet, she must have gone to the guild to ask about it.

As soon as Crenna saw me--
And saw that Fana was crying at my feet--

She let out a bitter smile.

"I guess I can say that I have a general idea of what's going on."
Crenna said as if it was a typical day for her.

Fana begs Crenna not to discard her in a tearful voice. Crenna, with a wry smile, reaches out and pets Fana's head, saying, "There, there."

"Uuu, uh, n-no, please don't abandon me," Fana whines.

"W-why would I?" Crenna asks, looking tired.

" I'll do anything, please don't abandon me," Fana weeps at Crenna’s arms.

"W-well, then...maybe could you stop crying for a bit?" Crenna suggests.

"I c-can't; I'm sorryyyyy!" Fana cries.

Crenna sighs, looking tired.
Fana continued to cry close enough after, under Crenna’s arms. She must’ve been in despair after being separated from Crenna for a long time.

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