Hi, I’m the Hero’s Father ～I’m Sorry For All The Trouble My Foolish Son Has Caused You～ - Chapter 97

Chapter 97   The Hero’s Father Shows His Strength

◆Croix◆

Neptune cast a spell on Croix, allowing him to move freely within the divine realm, “Celestial and Infernal Water Domain.” Thanks to this, Croix could move more easily and breathe.

Croix expressed his gratitude to Neptune and then turned to face the giant squid.

“Hm… Kraken, is it? Though it’s rather small…”

“It’s said to be the offspring of the Kraken.”

“I see.”

The Kraken Croix had faced in the past was so enormous it could cover the entirety of Dipsea. By comparison, this one is quite small. Such growth within 20 years is probably the limit.

Kraken Junior regenerated its severed limbs. However, while it did so, Croix remained motionless, and Kraken Junior did the same. Croix’s stillness was due to his composure, but Kraken Junior’s immobility stemmed from instinct.

It was clear that the presence of a monster surpassing both himself and Neptune had instinctively paralyzed Kraken Junior’s movements.

“Huh? Hey, Junior, what are you doing? Hurry up and torture that woman to death! And make sure to spill that man’s blood as well!”

“────!”

Though Kraken Junior felt gratitude toward its foster parent, it couldn’t follow that command. To attempt to kill would mean being killed.

It was paralyzed, unable to move.

“It seems scared of Croix. As expected, the only man who could impregnate me…♡”

“If Wiel finds out about that, she’ll be angry again.”

Despite the dire situation earlier, Neptune was back to her usual self. It seemed she wasn’t mentally affected.

At that moment, the severed tentacles began to advance towards Croix.

“Don’t lay a hand on Croix, you fool!”

Neptune was enraged.

Immediately, the trident Neptune had launched pierced through all the legs.

“Thank you very much, Your Majesty.”

“Don’t mention it. I simply punished these creatures for trying to lay hands on my Croix.”

“Who do you think belongs to you?”

It was truly fortunate that Wiel wasn’t here. Neptune seemed to be somewhat confused by the fact that “Croix had to be helped♡” by her.

If Wiel had seen this, it might have led to a quarrel between her and Neptune. Stopping that would be nearly impossible for Croix.

“Well, there’s no time to waste… Outside, Wiel and the royal army are doing their best. We need to act as well. Time is of the essence.”

“Indeed. But what will we do? That creature is only affected by physical attacks and moves incredibly fast.”

“Fast… then we first need to catch it.”

Croix cracked his joints and—using explosive propulsion—closed in on Kraken Junior.

“────!?”

Kraken Junior also attempted to flee. To avoid being caught, it swam rapidly within the divine realm.

“I won’t let you escape.”

Croix pursued Kraken Junior with his powerful arms and legs. It was fast—faster than any human could ever be.

Even though Neptune had cast a spell to make movement easier underwater, it was still too fast.

Croix accelerated further.

Kraken Junior, not to be outdone, accelerated as well.

However, Croix seemed to be gaining ground, as the distance between them gradually decreased.

(This speed… Could it be surpassing even the fishmen?)

Setting aside Neptune and the fishmen who are confident in their speed,

Given the average speed of fishmen, it’s clear that Croix is currently much faster.

“Ooob! Ooobobobobob…!?”

The leader, desperately clinging to Kraken Junior, is almost thrown off due to the incredible speed. However, neither of them stops moving.

In fact, Croix appears to have the upper hand.

“────!”

Kraken Junior, frustrated by being chased, extends its tentacles to attack Croix.

But Croix easily slices through them with a single strike of his hand.

“Being smaller than it makes it easier to cut. At this rate, there doesn’t seem to be any need to use weapons.”

“────!?”

Croix grabs the regenerated tentacles and pulls them towards himself.

With that simple action, Kraken Junior’s movements come to an abrupt halt.

Despite its desperate attempts to escape, it doesn’t budge.

This is proof that Croix’s immense strength surpasses Kraken Junior’s.

Croix pulls Kraken Junior towards him like in a tug-of-war.

“Now that I’ve caught you, Junior… I’m not letting you escape.”