The Strongest Villain, Who Had Secluded Himself Deep in the Mountains To Avoid the Destruction Flag, Is Forced Onto the Main Stage by the Heroine He Helped - Chapter 32 : I will help you...

Yuris informed Sheria’s location to Alba through the communication device he had lent to Alice.

But the exact location was vague at best.

The specifics like where in the building she is, how many enemies there are, and how much of a threat they pose – that’s all unknown.

Yet, it was trivial for Alba.

Regardless of where she is, if she’s in a building, he can find her. And no matter how many enemies or how dangerous they might be, he will defeat them all.

With such thoughts in mind, Alba had moved immediately using his magic from the academy.

Speed exceeding that of sound. It wouldn’t take much time to arrive at the location where Sheria was held.

During that time, Alba found something strange– Mina was crying outside the abandoned building which was the same place where Sheria was.

So, that was the reason he had appeared before her like this…

“…Kill her?”

At the sudden statement, Alba frowned.

However, Mina only wore a sad expression in response.

“Not about my appearance, but about reacting to you.”

“Well, I was surprised, but I’ve heard worse words.”

“…Really, you’re kind after all.”

Mina lifted her head to gaze directly at Alba.

The deep crimson eyes that had replaced her jewel-like ones seemed somehow sad yet ominous in Alba’s vision.

“I’m a terrible girl, you know. I sold out friends who were kind to me and tried to achieve my own goals. To save my sister, I’m going to kill Sheria from now on.”

“…..”

“So, I shouldn’t be forgiven. Not by Sheria, not by Ireina… not by you, Alba-kun.”

So, that’s why she said she wanted to be killed.

Saying those words, Mina readied her fist, as if to convey her intention to Alba.

“Sheria’s location is ahead. But I won’t let you pass. Until everything is over, I’ll keep you detained here, Alba-kun.”

Her determination was evident.

It wasn’t because of her appearance resembling a magical beast.

The aura she emanated, the weight of her words, the directness of her gaze – they all told the story.

It wasn’t the gentle, slightly childish, cute girl he once knew.

Had he just stopped her that one time when she seemed a little distressed and listened to her, would she not have come to such a tragic decision?

Alba’s heart ached terribly. But surely, it hurt Mina more.

“…I don’t know the depth of Mina’s circumstances.”

Alba took a step toward Mina.

“But if you had told me, I would have reached out to you and helped no matter how dangerous the situation might be.”

For the first time, a girl other than the main heroine, he was supposed to pursue, showed him kindness.

Despite his bad reputation, despite not being treated as an object of disdain by anyone, she treated him normally.

Mina would probably understand how much that meant, how much he appreciated her kindness.

That’s why Alba wanted to help Mina. Even without resorting to this method, he could—

“…Shut up.”

However, those words didn’t reach Mina.

“If you don’t understand, don’t casually say such things!!”

Mina’s cry resonated in the silence.

With tears streaming down and sharp eyes that seemed to be gazing at an archenemy, she looked at Alba.

“I don’t understand, Alba-kun. If I could ask for help, I would have done it a long time ago. Because I can’t ask, that’s why I’ve become this wretch!”

“…..”

“If I had asked, would you have saved my sister? If I had asked, would you have saved my sister who might have a sword at her throat? Would you fight those crazies for the sake of a stranger? Even if it might mean dying? No way… even if it did happen, it’s impossible!!”

Even if Alba charged forward, the same thing would just happen with Mina.

Even if he killed those guys, he couldn’t erase the possibility of her sister getting killed in the meantime.

And going towards a group that’s kidnapping and trying to kill her for the sake of a stranger? The situation is different from the time he was helped for the first time.

Even if she asked for help, it’s hard to believe he would go to a place where he might die.

So, Alba’s words were just empty promises to get by in that situation.

After all, it’s nothing more than casual talk meant to convince Mina.

However—

“I’ll help you.”

Even so, Alba spoke those words in determination.

“I’ve helped you too in the past.”

Those were Just empty words.

In Alba’s current statement, there’s no assurance or conviction behind those words.

If you were to force some credibility, maybe it’s because he went out of his way for Shelia’s sake and saved himself in the incident with the horse?

Still, there’s no basis to make one believe in the past of seeking help and being helped…

“I’ll fulfill the responsibility of someone I’ve helped. Regardless of any death flags, if it’s for a girl I’ve assisted.”

If that were true… then for what purpose did she kidnapped Sheria?

Was there any meaning to this path she has taken, even if it meant hurting a friend?

“…Annoying.”

She couldn’t stand that.

She absolutely couldn’t stand that mentality.

“Annoying annoying annoying annoying annoying annoying annoying annoying annoying!!!”

She knows, this is just venting, merely seeking where her foolish emotions were leading her.

Still, she doesn’t want to admit that taking the hand extended here was the right thing to do.

She doesn’t want this fleeting hero to get hurt due to her firmly decided sin.

She feels like her meager self would be completely denied.

“…Did you think I wouldn’t have any countermeasures?”

With a falter, Mina also takes a step forward.

“I knew Alba-kun would come for Sheria-chan. No matter how amazing Alba-kun’s magic is, there are countermeasures.”

She understood that much.

Rationally, it’s better to grasp the hand someone’s extending.

It’s better to hold his kind hand.

But if there’s even a slight possibility of her sister being killed from now on, she can’t go back from here.

“So, I won’t let it be that easy.”

Mina’s eyes turn even redder.

The deepening red gradually darkens into black, and it seems like Alba could even hear the cry of a magical beast in his ears.

Still, Alba stepped forward without hesitation.

“Move aside, Mina.”

It might have sounded arrogant.

But his purpose was supposed to be to save Sheria.

But he still can’t abandon this girl in front of him, who was asked by Ireina and is actually screaming in front of him.

“I’ll save you both.”

Whether this follows the story or not, he can’t tell anymore.

But the villain clenched his fists in determination.

By any means necessary, there’s a child he wants to protect.

—At that moment, various magical beasts surrounded Alba.

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