Vol 1 Chapter 36 – The Worst, Nya

Al, Rasha, and Hannah stood before the village.

It was time to say goodbye.

Al, who loudly proclaimed his desire to slaughter every last villain in this world, would never stay in one place.…And that’s why he’s treated like a monster that pops up all over the place, and is an internationally wanted criminal.

No, this is genuinely weird. A man who, for whatever reason, calls himself a hero is an internationally wanted criminal? What’s with that? I feel like I’ve gotten used to it, but this is definitely something I shouldn’t get used to, right?

Facing this heinous criminal, Rasha wore a lonely expression.

“Are you… leaving already?”

“Yeah. I, too, have an important hero conference to attend.”

“You weren’t invited, though. You’re just gonna show up, right?”

Do you have any idea how I felt when I heard his next plan was to glom onto Ruru and head for the site of the hero conference? I have no desire to see my old acquaintances, and I don’t want them to know that I’m being used by this… thing.

Well, Ruru’s sword already knows, and the news will probably spread to the other Holy Swords from there, so I guess I can’t hide it anyway.

“I see. You are a remarkable man, Alvarado-san, so it’s only natural that you’re in high demand…”

“What kind of joke is that?”

I don’t think a “remarkable man” would yank me out by force and drag me all over the place, you know? And besides, nobody is asking him to do any of this.

…Although, sometimes, when this guy passes through a place, he leaves behind people who have a ridiculously high opinion of him. Looks like Rasha’s about to become one of them.

“Yes. The world is crawling with villains like vermin. No matter how many I crush, more just bubble up to take their place. But that’s no reason to give up. I will slaughter every last one of them.”

“I think this every time, but there’s no way this guy’s on the side of justice, right? He’s a villain, yeah?”

“I’m so sick of hearing his final boss statements.”

Hannah whispered to me, dripping with cold sweat. Well, of everyone here, you’re the one closest to what Al would call a villain.

She was the one whose life was in the most danger. Well, wouldn’t it be fine to just lop off those pointlessly huge breasts of hers?

I’ll be sure to tell Al for you.

“Um, well… it might be strange for me to say this… but… if you’d like, I’d love for you to visit the village again sometime. When you do, please tell me about the life you’ve been living, Alvarado-san!”

The sight of Rasha fidgeting, her cheeks blushing, was truly adorable.

It was obvious to anyone that she held a favorable impression of Al.

It might not be love or romance, but anyone would be happy to be the object of someone else’s affection.

Al was no exception, and he smiled, looking genuinely pleased.

“Yes, of course. I’ll bring the head of a villain as a souvenir.”

“Don’t you dare bring that back! You better keep him in line!”

“You’re telling me…?”

Like I know what to do. It’s not my problem. I am absolutely not going to become his guardian.

Al, returning to this village with his arms full of severed heads, looking delighted.…This is bad. I can picture it all too easily, and that makes it bad.

“Ehehe, I’m so happy! I’ll do my best to become someone who can be of use to you, Alvarado-san!”

Rasha beamed.

She was probably just happy that he said he’d come back to the village again, and that’s why she gave such a reply, but…

Is it really okay to flash a smile like that at a man who just declared he’s going to commit mass murder and then come back…? And that comment about Rasha “doing her best.”

At that moment, no one knew that it would lead to… that.…Seriously, for real. I wonder how it ever came to that…

“Now then, next up is…”

Al’s eyes turned toward Hannah.

She flinched with a jolt and hid behind me.

Huh!? What do you think you’re doing, you heifer!!

“I’ve got nothin’ to do with this. Gettin’ a heartfelt send-off from Rasha is enough for you, yeah?”

“Hmph, don’t say that. I’ll come to see you, too.”

“Wha-!?”

Hannah’s face instantly turned bright red. This woman… for someone with such a lewd body, does she have no immunity to men…?

Well, I guess since he did save her life, in a manner of speaking, she doesn’t think poorly of him. Then again, if she takes one wrong step, he’ll kill her in a heartbeat.

“Wh-What are you sayin’ all of a sudden. That’s creepy…”

“…………”

Hannah fidgeted, radiating an air that suggested she wasn’t entirely displeased. Y-You idiot! Are you trying to get yourself killed!?

Are you seeing Rasha’s eyes behind you, those eyes like a bottomless void!? Hannahhhhh! Look behind you, look!

The atmosphere has turned into something where a sweet and sour moment is absolutely impossible! Besides, do you really think Al has the kind of cute personality to come see a woman out of some heartwarming feeling?

As if to blow away that sweet atmosphere, Al spoke with a smile.

“Yes. You are a potential criminal on my watchlist, after all. If you stray even a little from the path, I will kill you.”

“Rashaaaaaaa! See, this guy’s nuts!!”

“No, you’re the one who’s nuts for doing human experiments.”

Rasha’s logical retort. Can’t we just agree that everyone but me is crazy? We can, right?

Yep, it’s decided. Clear as day.

“Hah, hah… My Alvarado-san, flirting with my best friend… hah, hah…”

Rasha’s face was flushed, her breathing ragged. …………Yikes.

“…Al. I really don’t think you should stop by here anymore.”

“Why?”

Because there’s someone here getting turned on by her own twisted sexual awakening. That’s what I was thinking, but I never could have imagined that these two… especially Rasha… would end up like that.

…Like hell I could have imagined it!

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“And that’s why I’m walking along with you like this.”

“…The worst, nya.”

After hearing from Al the circumstances that led to them heading to the hero conference together, Ruru let out a sigh, looking utterly exhausted. I have another victim besides myself. Thank goodness.