I, a Holy-Attributed Healer, Am Surrounded by Beautiful, Big-Breasted Women of the Female Knight Brigade - Chapter 30 - Why Is This World So Cruel? [Demon Wolf’s POV]

Chapter 30 – Why Is This World So Cruel? [Demon Wolf’s POV]

[Demon Wolf’s POV]

That day, why did I let my guard down and take my eyes off my child?

We are constantly targeted, with no one to protect us.

There were people who offered us shelter.

There were people who loved us.

But we are a long-lived species.

We can’t stay in one place forever.

Even so, I thought it was okay. As long as I can cherish and raise my precious child with the person who loved me, I won’t be lonely.

But I can’t even enjoy such simple happiness…

Why is this world so cruel?

“Fufu~ I’m sorry~ After I realized you were a Fenrir, the more I thought about how I could use you, the more fun it became. So~… I kidnapped your daughter and abandoned her in the Beastman. Ah, right. That place is overflowing with miasma that occurred near a town called Daut in the Azaman territory of the kingdom. If you don’t hurry, your child might be infected by the miasma and die.”

As I felt anger at the words of the clown with a suit, a top hat and a painted face, I started running at the same time.

If it’s to protect my child, I will jump into miasma or poisonous swamp.

“Fufu, that’s really nice of you. Taking advantage of a mother’s love, I’m truly evil~”

Over the course of days, I ran as fast as I could, finding places overflowing with miasma and jumping in.

At first, I put up a magical barrier to keep the miasma at bay, but the effects of running for days without eating were definitely taking a toll on my body.

“Ao, where are you! Aooooooo!!!!”

My howl resonated in vain. Could I really save my child…?

“Mom!”

“Ao!”

“Magnificent! Truly magnificent! A mother’s love is so powerful. Despite your body and mind being eroded by the miasma, you still remain conscious. I’m touched. But, you know, that’s not entertaining enough.”

For such a trivial reason, the Clown woman grabbed my daughter by the throat.

“Byebye!”

——Crack!

I heard my daughter’s neck breaking…

“Aaaaaaaahhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!”

There was no need for reason anymore.

I don’t need a peaceful life.

It would be better if this world were to end.

First, that person, now it’s Ao… No one else exists anymore.

“You look nice. Farewell, Demon Wolf Ruri. You were a very beautiful, wonderful dog.”

In my collapsing sanity, the one thing I couldn’t forgive was the clown, so I slashed at her with all my might.

“Too bad. You’re strong, but you can’t reach me. There is no one who can catch me.”

The form I slashed at turned into mist and vanished.

With my last bit of sanity gone, I was swallowed by the miasma.

♢

[Salt’s POV]

I arrived at the location of the Demon Wolf that my fellow Adventurer’s Guild members had investigated.

When it comes to magical wolves, I have to handle things as I always do.

But the strength of an adult Fenrir is far superior to that of a dragon zombie or a Wraith King.

“There it is, nyaa!”

Mia and I spotted the Demon Wolf from behind a rock.

The giant blue-furred wolf’s body is being invaded by miasma, causing it to go out of control.

“That’s Mom!”

“I guess it really is Ao’s mother.”

“She’s being eaten by the miasma, her life is in danger.”

There’s no doubt that she’s in a very dangerous state.

She’s coughing up blood in pain, and with a face devoid of reason, she attacks and eats monsters.

“Ao, let’s go see your mother.”

“Okay! But Master, is it really okay?”

“Yeah, I told you before. I’ll help your mother.”

“Do you understand, Salt-san? That’s a monster from a myth! There’s nothing humans can do about it!”

“I know, Honey-sama. But I want to do what I can.”

“Hahaha, Salt really is a kind man, nyaa. Okay. I’ll buy you some time, nyaa.”

“It won’t be just you. We’ll do it together.”

Mia and Honey-sama stood up together.

“But it’s dangerous!!”

“We’ve already on-board.”

“That’s true, nyaa. And we have our pride as A-rank adventurers too, nyaa.”

The two of them smiled confidently. These two… they really are good women.

“Thanks.”

“Thank you!”

We didn’t know what would happen next. That’s why we asked the people around to keep their distance.

If we were to fall, someone would need to report what happened.

But we asked them not to get too close until we’ve either defeated the wolf or until it runs away.

“Ao, aren’t you scared?”

“Ao’s not scared! Ao is going to see Mom!”

“Alright, let’s go.”

I held Ao’s hand and walked towards the wolf.

“Fenrir, the wolf from myths! Why are you rampaging!!”

“ROOOOAAAARRRRR!!!!”

The wolf didn’t respond to my call.

I thought that if she was Ao’s mother, she could take on a human form, but she had completely lost all sense of reason.

“Mom! Ao’s here!!”

The wolf also didn’t respond to Ao’s calls.

It seems a lot of miasma has entered its body.

“I’ll use Holy magic to purify the miasma that’s been absorbed into the Fenrir. Ao, please continue calling for your mother. Mia and Honey-sama, please protect Ao while distracting Fenrir and buying me some time!”

“An A-rank doing nothing but buying time, huh!”

“There’s no other way, nyaa! If we get hit we’re finished, nyaa!”

I casted a reinforcement buff spell, Overhaul, on the three of them as a countermeasure against the miasma.

It’s an excellent magic that not only increases all abilities but also purifies the miasma at the same time.

While the spell is active, all their abilities are enhanced, and the miasma cannot infiltrate and corrode their bodies.

“What is this! It was hard to breathe just a moment ago, but now it’s so easy. My body feels light too!”

“You’re right, nyaa! I’ve never heard of magic like this, nyaa!”

“It’s not hard to breathe! Ao can breathe easily now!”

“I’ve cast a support magic on the three of you. Please help me buy time while I’m chanting the spell.”

“This is really amazing! We can do this!”

“Right, nyaa! Leave it to us, nyaa!”

They’re finally ready to fight.

All that’s left is for me to successfully purify it.

“I’ll start chanting the spell now. Disenchant, Area Clean, Heal.”

The magic this time is to save Ao’s mother, the Demon Wolf.

Therefore, while performing the purification, it would also heal the physical and mental damage caused by the miasma.

I have to calm its raging mind, purify the body that has been corroded by miasma, and heal the injured body.

I have to use three magic spells at the same time.

“If only you had come peacefully to fetch your child, this wouldn’t have happened. It’s truly sad!”

“That’s right, nyaa! We don’t want to hurt you! But we’ll fight to protect the town, nyaa!”

“Rabbit Kick!”

“Instant Cat!”

Both Mia and Honey-sama started fighting, using hit-and-run tactics to attract the wolf’s attention.

Now, I have to concentrate.

Now is the important moment.

If I make even one mistake with my magic, I won’t be able to protect the wolf, heal it, or return it to its original state.

“Mom! Please! Master will help us! I want Mom to come back! Ao still wants to be with Mom!”

I’ll make sure this magic works so that Ao’s cries reach her mother. Ao, just wait a little longer.

♢

T/N: Dem… What is this Clown’s purpose?! She’s so wicked!