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The Raven Dark Hero 48
🕑 Added 2021-06-03 00:01:02 +0000 UTCChapter 48 : The Uncontrollable Urge
TL:SummerPeanut
Author’s Note:
※Previously Vendetta was calling out Kouki's name in this chapter so I changed it.
A few minutes ago.
... Revived Hunter has been activated. Due to the activation of Revived Hunter's ability, ‘Elemental Windr’ has been acquired.
When Kouki woke up, he saw a beautiful woman in glasses with a waist-length black hair smiling at him.
"I'm number four of Kuroyume’s Numbers, and I'm Vendetta. Nice to meet you.”
Why is Kuroyume's number four here? He wondered, but for now he was glad to see that Revived Hunter had been successfully activated.
He really felt relieved... It’s true that he believed that he’ll always be able to trigger his gift unless he got killed the second time by the same opponent but there’s that small sliver of doubt in his mind and this time he would have died either way so it’s not like he could choose not to die.
“You look surprised. I'm here to rescue you with the number two, Jiren.”
“Rescue?......why?”
"The boss. It looks like you're in trouble, so he ordered us to come to your rescue. So, while Jiren was distracting them, I rescued you with my gift.
But, well, according to the boss, I thought you would be in a critical condition, but you are only unconscious with not a speck of wound, so it was kind of anti climatic.”
Judging from the way Vendetta said it, she was still unaware of Kouki's Revived Hunter ability.
Of course, the boss knows about Kouki's ability. He knows that if Kouki activates his gift, his wounds will heal completely.
Perhaps what the boss meant by critical condition was not his live-or-dead, but whether or not the NDF would take custody of Kouki.
Currently, Kouki is moving from the place where the battle took place earlier to a tenant on the second floor.
"Well, Jiren should be retreating by now, so we'll head back to the hideout together.”
"Wait a minute... I've got some business with them…”
"Them? ...are you referring to Nature Stranger?”
"Yeah... I'm the kind of person who returns others’ favour you see…”
If someone does something to you, you pay it back. That's certainly true. But that's not the only emotion that is driving Kouki right now. It was a clear urge to kill.
"...I see. So the boss was expecting this to happen…. Then, you’ll need this, right?”
As she said this, Vendetta pulled out a silver bracelet from her ample bosom.
Kouki was nervous, wondering why it was pulled out from such a place, but he didn't dare go deep into it.
“…what’s this?”
“Boss said that you might need it. Put this on your arm, then shift your consciousness into the bracelet before saying ‘Transform’, and you can change your outfit in a flash. It's the work of Kuroyume's science department and oldman Cid.
Now, get on with it. Since you are going anyway might as well have Jiren accompany us. Let's get rid of those pesky Nature Stranger.”
"Transformation...? It’s not like I'm an elementary kid…”
...but it was clear in Vendetta’s eyes that Kouki was actually very excited.
Place the bracelet on the arm. Focus the nerves on the bracelet, which is slightly warm,... and hold your arm in front of you.[1]
“Transform!”
--and now
"I am the light within darkness, Bright. I am the one who will bury you all…”
The name Darkflash Bright, had already become popular amongst the NDF.
As a powerful enemy who killed that Lieutenant Saejima and put 100 NDF soldiers out of combat.
"He's Bright…”
“I see... you're right, it does look like a jet-black birdman.”
"Or rather isn’t he dressed like us…”
“Like Jiren, what brings you here?”
"...you can't be too careful... with that.”
Red, Blue, Yellow, Green, and White were tightening their guards.
“You must be Bright. I'm Jiren. Nice to meet you.”
"Aah... Thanks for--…”
When Kouki was about to honestly express his gratitude, Vendetta, who had jumped down behind him, whispered in his ear.
"If you say it like that, they might find out that you are that young boy that was here until just now, you know? You'd better start changing your words now.”
It is true that Kouki was saved by Jiren and Vandeda, but to the Nature Strangers, Bright has just appeared.
"......the other day…”
Vendetta let out a sigh at his crude attempt….
“What? Even Kuroyume's number four, Vendetta? ...As I expected, you are trying to settle it with us Nature Stranger right?!”
Red shouted in surprise. And Jiren, who didn't know anything…
“Hmm? Wait, Vendetta is that true?”
"Well… it looks like Bright can't be stopped, and both of us are here, so I think we can do it. Let's go for the kill?”
“We've been quite underestimated...aren’t we.”
“Stay on your guard, Blue. There are three of them, and each one of them is formidable.”
Red chided Blue for his relaxed attitude. But in reality, Red didn’t feel that they would be defeated too.
Jiren is strong. He knew this because he fought with him once in the past, but no matter how strong he is, he's only a little stronger than himself, and according to the military, Vendetta is more of a support-oriented combatant than a front-liner. On top of that the fact there were five of them here, it further fueled their confidence.
However, if there is any cause for concern, it is the recently talked about Darkflash Bright.
"Hey, Private Sanada... You've fought Bright in the past......”
Red was about to ask Hiro for information about Bright, but Hiro's face turned pale and he was shaking in fear.
“Oi, Sanada!”
“A... ahh......, he'll kill me... this time for sure…”
Red found himself beyond surprised----or rather just fed up. He had heard that Hiro was a promising young man. However, earlier, his pride had gotten in the way, and he had neglected to tell the truth accurately, which had costed the sacrifice of Kouki, an ordinary citizen(?). For this alone, Hiro would be severely punished.
On top of that, this time, he was losing his will to fight right in front of an enemy.
Bright took one look at the trembling Hiro. At that moment, Hiro realized that this time, he was going to die. ...But... Bright immediately removed his gaze from Hiro.
One of the reasons was that Bright's anger towards Hiro had diminished a bit, due to the fact that he had recently retaliated against him as Kouki, and also due to the fact he was only focusing on the Nature Stranger in front of him.
Did Bright lose interest in him? Hiro wondered. That would be a good thing for Hiro. At the very least, it would lower the risk of his own death.
But more than that, Hiro was filled with a feeling that was more difficult to bear than anything else….
“Now, are you ready?”
Bright snapped his fingers in an intimidating manner.
"Oh damn, I have no choice but to go along with you…”
Jiren also got into his fighting stance. ...And then…
“Jiren... and Vendetta. I'm sorry, but I will be the only one to kill them.”
“What?! You can't do this by yourself! You're dealing with the Nature Stranger, you know that right!?”
"......Sure. Vendetta, we'll just watch from above. It’s fine. We'll help him if he’s in danger. After all, he's the boss's favorite. Let's see what he can do.”
With that, Jiren moved upstairs, followed reluctantly by Vandeda.
“You think you can take on all of us by yourself? I can’t imagine you are sane.”
Red couldn't help but laugh. He couldn't help but laugh, for he was beyond angry from being severely underestimated and dismayed at Bright being so reckless with his words.
But the next moment! Right in front of Red, Bright stood still.
! ?
Red barely blocked a punch thrown by a fist hardened by Lonsdaleite, but he couldn't kill the momentum and was blown backwards to the wall.
“What…”
He didn’t see him move. Sure, he was definitely caught off guard, but even then Bright was too fast.
"Now...drown in the depth of your sins and die...”
Author’s Note:
It's the new signature phrase. ( ・`д・´)
TL’s note:
- ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°). Warmed by hers truly
