92.ROOKS DECISION, DREAD OF REDHAIR

Uhm I would like to go to the toilet, but

Moving his face close to the iron bars, Rook asked with words of plea.

It was night time.

After moving away the cloth covering the carriage in an unsuspicious manner, it could be seen the sun was nowhere to be found.

In fact, the sky was covered by a thick and depressing snowfall, and not only the shine of the stars, but even moonlight couldnt reach the land. No matter how much he was to strain his eyes, only the darkness of the night that seemed to be covering the surroundings like a black veil could be seen outside the cage. The darkness was deeper that he would have imagined, and he couldnt spot anyone watching over him.

Could it be there was nobody keeping an eye on him?

Pressing his face onto the iron bars for as much as he could, Rook put out his moderately long nose outside the cage. Right at that moment

You cant. If you want to take a piss, do that at the corner of your cage!

Together with an angry yell, a punch flew onto him.

Because Rook moved his body back, he ended up fine. If his luck had been bad, there was no mistake his nose would have been broken. Rook was assaulted by a feeling similar to having a blow of cold wind passing by his back. However, there was no way he could falter because of that. Making a smile to his utmost capabilities, Rook mustered courage and talked to the guard.

N-no but you know, since the march has taken a stop for once isnt it fine if it is for just a little?

You cant. Are you planning on running away?

No, no, no! Wait! You see, you wouldnt want to watch over a cage smelling like piss, right?

He desperately requested.

With that, the demon guard showed a bit of an expression of thought. Even if there was shifts for watching over Rook, the guard still didnt want to move along a cage that was smelling bad.

And besides, because the smell is really bad, wouldnt it make it easier for the humans to notice you?

In fact, at the corner of the cage. at the toilet, there was a smell that made it difficult to get close to.

Even if the guard was at the opposite side of the corner, there would still be times he would do slight movements because of wanting to cover his nose. Even if there was shift change, overwatching the cage was still a penance to the demons.

Wait a bit.

The presence of the guard demon was becoming distant.

It had been only a few minutes. However, it felt as if a really long time had passed until the guard came back. In a loud noise, only the sound of the trembling chains reverberated.

Finally, the guard came back. Because it was dark, it was hard to see his expression.

Hey, come with me.

The guard opened the cage and immediately caught Rook.

Rook didnt put up resistance. Because of the handcuffs, he couldnt even send punches, and it was also difficult to get grapples. The guard put a brand-new rope around Rooks neck and took hold of it.

Thank you.

Doing this is my job.

Rook walked as he was being dragged by the guard. It has been many days since he left the cage. There were many torches at the distance in the surroundings of the cage. It was shining on various demons. As if the demons didnt want to meet eyes with Rook, there were only a few that were looking at his direction.

It seem that the story about demons avoiding humans was true. Riku surely went through a lot because of that While Rook was thinking about that, they arrived at a bush that was in the middle of the trees.

Now, do what you need to already.

The guard hurried Rook.

It seems that because the guard was considerate about Rook being seen by the other demons at the surroundings, he took him to a bush. While feeling guilty about such demon, Rook slightly bent forward. And then

Sorry!

A single attack using his unrestrained feet. Rook wanted to attack the demon with the smallest possible strength and hit at a weak spot that would break his balance He kicked the demon at the side of his knee. No matter who, receiving an unexpected surprise attack would give a considerable amount of surprise and lead the person to show an opening. The same could be said about the guard. While letting out a gasp, the guard stumbled, although only slightly. Rook was waiting for that moment.

Ei!

Aiming for the middle of the guards head, Rook threw in a headbut.

Without the guard being able to avoid it, he fell backwards with blank eyes. At the quiet place where the bush was, the sound of his fall resounded.

What is it!?

The other demons immediately heard the noise.

Rook quickly drew the sword of the guard and infused demon banning power in it.

Take this!!

In an instant, a dazzling shine that would make one believe it became afternoon filled the surroundings.

Rooks attribute was light. His plan was to blind the enemies by having the light attribute infused in his sword and have it shine as much as possible. As expected, the eyes of the demons that had become used to marching at night were made useless. Taking off the coat the guard was wearing, Rook ran deep into the forest.

But even so, I should have bought at most only a few minutes with this much So I need to save the princess quick!

Rook cut the rope in his neck and also shattered his handcuffs. Now that he had both his hands free, the rest would be easy. Rook put on the coat he stole and wore in his head the secret weapon he had been hiding in the inner pocket of his clothes.

Alright. With that, I should somehow

What are you doing there?

At the next moment, a sharp voice came from behind.

Because of that voice that felt like it pierced his heart, Rook felt like wanting to apologize, but he barely endured. As if killing his own fear, Rook clenched his fists and turned to the direction of the owner of that voice. The one standing there was one of the guards that were assigned to keep watch over him. In a situation like this, normally he would have been captured and brought back to the cage.

However, the instant the guard saw Rook, his complexion changed.

Ah, you no, general!? (TL note: I couldnt think of a word to translate this ->