83.THE SIN FOR PUTTING YOUR HAND ON SOMEONESTOY

RikuAne?

Rook couldnt believe the scene that was happening before his eyes.

A hair red like a ripen apple was fluttering in front of him. This had happened right before the attack reached Rook. Getting in front of Keity, the red haired girl had pushed aside the blow Keity had used all her strength at.

Because of that, the direction of Keitys attack had changed, hitting the paved ground. Because of the dust that had risen, it wasnt possible to see the surroundings well.

Riku-ane? It is Riku-ane, right!?

But Rook knew.

Rook knew the name of the girl holding the halberd.

Why did you save me?

With a trembling voice, Rook called for Riku Barusak.

As far as he was concerned, Riku hated him. No, it went beyond hating him. Riku hated Rook very much for how he had betrayed her at their childhood, and certainly resented that. In fact, it had been only a few months since he had been completely rejected by Riku.

Riku-ane, tell me. Why did you save me?

Did any changes happened to Rikus heart in these few months?

Had she become willing to forgive Rook, who had betrayed her? With a gaze full of expectation, Rook looked at Rikus small back.

Thats obvious.

Riku didnt turn back to him.

Even more now that the white smoke had cleared away, Rikus eyes were looking straight at Keity Fostar.

There is no way I can let you die here.

Riku-ane!

A smile appeared at Rooks face.

Rooks sincere feelings had finally reached Riku. Rook felt he was safe now. He had the feeling that the stained part of his heart was gradually being cleansed. However.

If you die here, I wont be able to have fun later, right?

Even looking at Riku from her back, Rook was able clearly feel it.

A feeling of killing intent filled with insanity came from Rikus back.

It will be inconvenient to carry you, so lets have your arms and legs cut off later, okay? Its alright, I wont kill you right away. I have many things I want to tell you after all.

With the tone of voice of a innocent child that was playing with her favorite toy, Riku spoke. Rook wasnt able to tell what expression Riku had in her face, but she was surely showing an smile so broad to the point that her mouth would tear apart.

Taking back everything he had thought just now, the feeling of comfort had vanished in an instant.

The sin of putting your hand onto one of my toys is heavier than prison breaking, you know Keity Fostar.

Riku moved her halberd next to Keitys throat. It was possible to hear the sound of Keity clenching her teeth. Clenching her fists, Keity was intensely glaring at Riku.

Riku Barusak, why are you here!? Could it be that you had been working with the humans?

Keitys ferocious eyes were even more intense than moments ago. The killing intent that couldnt be compared to the one that had been directed to Rook was now being aimed at Riku. Because of the density of killing intent, even the air started to tremble.

Havent you heard what Ive just said now? This guy is someone I want to have revenge on. It is a toy I had let escape before, you know? It is impossible for me to join forces with this thing even if the sky and the earth were overturned. .That is, differently from your previous lord.

The instant Riku said those last words, Keity kicked the ground. The strength of her legs gorged into the ground and made a cloud of dust rise up.

I wont forgive your insult to Charlotte-sama!!

Keity rushed at Riku like a bullet.

What a pain.

Clicking her tongue, Riku rotated her halberd at the palm of her hand. And then, she pointed the axe shaped point to Rook. In that manner, Rooks collar was caught by the axe-shaped blade. (TL note: I guess she used the hook of the halberd?)

Dwaah!?( )

Rooks body was many times more robust than Rikus. Rooks height was more than a head higher than Riku, and the amount of muscles and weight were also close to the double of hers. (TL note: Is Riku a semi loli or something? It seems she is much smaller than I thought she was 0.0 Remember Rook is fourteen or something right now)

Roppu, look after that luggage.

Riku vigorously swung her halberd.

Rook was sent flying to the air and fell down at Roppus arms.

Until I am done here, dont let it run away.

Y-yes!

Tying Rook with a rope, Roppu hurriedly retreated to the rear.

Rook didnt resist. Maybe because of Keitys beating, it became hard for him to move, or perhaps, everything that was suddenly happening now still didnt get to his head.

Most likely, it was both.

Grabbing Rook, Roppu ran into the crowd of people and vanished from Riku and Keitys view.

Are you protecting that spiritualist? Even though youve denounced Charlotte-sama at that time!!

Keity roared.

With bloodshot eyes, she was pulling out her hair, with it falling everywhere. No matter from what angle one was look at Keity, she had lost her sanity. Lightly doing a swing with her halberd, Riku sighed.

I am capturing it for the sake of extracting information. Differently from that promiscuous girl, Keity Fostar.

This mouth of yours that is talking bad about Charlotte-sama I will smash it up!!

Moving her hand inside her clothes, she took out a sword.

The sword was of a size that was convenient to carry around, but despite that, it seemed very heavy. Just by touching it, it was possible to feel a dangerous sensation that made one imagine it could very well bring down an arm.(TL note: ;-; I hate words that dont really have english translations in the meaning they are being used. Do anyone have better ways to translate ->