Chapter 39: Berserker On Hunting [P1]

05 APR 2022NOOBCHAN TRANSLATION BERSERKER MOB

“Yes? Participation in an operation?”

 Already, the younger members of the group, with the help of Vargas, have been going out to the shopping street more and more often to do small chores. In such a void, Al returned to the “guild” to talk with Vera.

“As an “apostle,” they want me to help get rid of the enemy. Claire personally asked me to do it. Oh, And we also needed to be vigilant because the demon people are plotting their revenge, and a man named Mister Vince, who…… Well, come to think of it, information about a demon tribe that was deceiving the war mongers wasn’t that important to Claire, wasn’t it?”

“…….. Al-sama. I don’t understand a lot of what you’re saying?”

 Vera tilts her head lightly.

 Perhaps it is because he is often silent, but Al is often poor at communicating. Vera was hesitant at first, but now she usually goes into it. She says she doesn’t understand.

 First, what Claire wants Al to do.

 Disposal of the “enemy” who can possess others with black mana.

 Claire already knows what kind of person the enemy is. At least, there is a pretense that makes us think so. However, no one questions her about it. No one can.

 And then there is Ada or Naina, who is on the run and has disappeared. There are other members of the Vince family who are thinking of retaliating against Al. This is a more direct problem for Vera, Cyrus, and the others.

Incidentally, the only information about another demonic organization that deceives the open war faction got a thin reaction of ‘Oh, I see’ from Claire.

“Oh, sorry. Uh. First of all, …… the family of the people I fought back against is trying to take revenge. Now that Cyrus and the others are here, I’m saying that we have to be careful about them, too.”

“Are they the ones who are involving Cyrus and the others? ……”

 When Al first explains the retaliation of the unbridled Vince clan, the tone of Vera’s voice drops. Then there is a whiff of danger in the air.

“Al-sama. I would appreciate it if you would inform us of such a matter as soon as possible. As a matter of fact, I “crushed” one of the insolent people last night. …… Was that one of them as well? The body was disposed of before I knew it.”

“I’m sorry. …… If there was any cleanup, It was probably from Vince’s clan. …… You immediately started messing with the “guilds” as well? Then I’ll change my policy, too. I know it’s not what Vince had in mind,… but I’m going to start actively hunting from here on.”

 Al immediately changed his policy. He changed his policy from “If you get hit, hit back” to “Do it before you get hit.”

 And although it was done in a casual manner, Vera also mercilessly turned the tables on those whose backgrounds she did not know. She is truly a follower of Al the Berserker.

“For now, We should refrain the younger groups from going out for a while, I wonder if Cyrus and Saji would at least be able to run away now?”

“….. I think an if it’s one-on-one with a level of bandit from last night should be fine, However, I am still worried.”

 Cyrus and Saji,  older members of the group who have some knowledge of magic, can at least perform the basics of mana control in the Falconer style, though only at a basic level.

 If you use life magic in Falconer’s style and run like a hare, you can easily disperse non-mage adults. Even if the opponent is a mage, he or she can escape to a certain extent if he or she does not place importance on physical reinforcement.

“Hmmm …… too many uncertainties. I guess we should reduce the number of enemies first. Let’s move Cyrus and the others to another location just to be safe. I think it will be a little while before Claire’s “request” comes though, so we should take care of Naina’s business while we’re at it.”

Since it would take some time for the regular guard knights to sway, the Counts of Courtenay, Al had to deal with the disgruntled members of the Vince clan and the exiles……. Naina and the others before the “enemies” mentioned by Claire. Decided to take on the other side. Those who deceive the open war factions of the demon tribe.

“……..Naina ……?”

“Ah. The one I fought back against when I first came to the academy. The one I failed to kill. Her name at the time was Ada, but …… it’s a bit complicated.”

At that time, Naina and the others had come in intention of killing Al, but so did Al. I fired “bullets” in rapid succession with the intention of killing them, but somewhere along the way, I still had the feeling that “this is about good enough.”

“The opponent that Al-sama failed to finish …… is not to be underestimated!”

“That’s right. I may have underestimated my opponent, but luck is also a part of one’s ability. I really can’t underestimate anymore now. I “let it slide” once out of respect for Vince, but that’s no longer necessary. …… I’d rather just get rid of it now, once and for all”

 Neither Al nor Vera are caught off guard. Because they know. After all, the survivor is the stronger one.

 Naina survived Al. And she is still alive. That’s all that matters.

“Still, we’ re a bit short on hands when it comes to this kind of thing. If they go after “The Guild,”…… We need one more person who can fight. I think I’ll call on Colin for a start. . Colin can deal with mages just fine, and he could also train Cyrus and others …… Yeah. That could be rather good.”

 Al as usual, thinks alone and settles alone.

 Vera is left behind, but she has grown accustomed to Al’s habit now.

“Al-sama, have you decided?”

“Huh? …… Oh, sorry. I’m in my usual habit again……. Well, …… it depends on who I’m dealing with, but I’ll try to reach out to those in Falconer’s territory for future reference.

They’re not from the front lines, and they’ll probably be fine. It would be bad to leave Vera on her own. I’ll ask them for some magic.”

“I don’t mind, but …… it’s still true that we don’t have enough hands to move simultaneously. ……Please forgive this unworthy squire!”

 Vera bows her head rigidly.

 Although he has gotten used to it, Al feels that her earnestness is a little heavy. However, since there is only Colin to whom he can make a fair comparison, he wonders if that is the case.

 Thus, Al and his team’s immediate course of action is decided.

 
The Berserker and his squire set out to hunt and conquer the Royal Capital.