[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World

[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 149: Cryll Rescue Act (6)

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"Wait."


Just before Noelle actually left them, Kaira called out to her and made Noelle instantly stop.


Noelle turned around and looked at Kaira with a wondering look, confused by the reason she suddenly called out to him.


Whether it was on earth, or even in this new world, Kaira did not have a close relationship with Noelle. They both consider themselves as strangers who do not need to be involved in many things.


If Kaira had called Noelle that way, then that should have been important.


"There's something important we need to tell you. Can we continue this mission together? Don't worry, we already know the location of Cryll. So there's no reason for you to turn down this offer, is there? "


" … Do it quickly" Noelle said with a completely unchanged look on her face.


That way, Kaira starts to tell her everything she found. During the explanation, Noelle remained silent with a serious face, it was obvious that she was actually looking at him.


As soon as she finished, Noelle immediately let out a tired sigh.


"So, yes .. They have their own opinions that they make based on their viewpoints as victims .. That's good information, I guess."


"Whatchu mean? "


Kaira doesn't understand what that means. He could only tilt his head in confusion before Noelle who muttered in a low voice.


" … No, no. Just ignore what I said just now. Than that ... You want me to bring it inside《Reign》, right? "


Noelle glanced at Lilith who was still not awake, and made Kaira nod.


"Yes. If you can, then make him take refuge in your《Reign》. That girl named Chloe should still be there, right? "


Kaira showed a hopeful look at Noelle. He really did not want to miss this opportunity. As long as Noelle was still with him now, then he could hide Lilith in a safe place.


If left alone, Lilith would probably just be a burden. So Kaira was sure that Noelle would not hesitate to help her.


However, Noelle is not necessarily willing to help her, given their relationship that has deteriorated in recent times.


Realizing what Kaira was thinking, Norman came forward and stood beside her, then looked at Noelle.


"Noelle, let's report all those private maslah for a moment. For now, we have to focus on Cryll's rescue, right? If you don't want him to be a burden, then you can put him in《Reign》."


In his group, there was absolutely no one who was an expert in using spatial elemental magic. So it is impossible to replicate Noelle's technique.


Therefore, they could only ask Noelle to protect Lilith. Wellh, although there are some people who secretly have the desire to come with him, and enjoy the time inside《Reign》 without getting involved in any problems.


In response to the request, Noelle could only nod. Not because of the pressure, and not because he had no other choice. All that he did was to get rid of the burden that might bother him.


Noelle knew very well how Lilith was, so she was worried that Lilith might get in the way of some of her plans.


Noelle stomped one foot to the ground, and pulled out a giant wolf from within her shadow.


"Brackas."


Brackas barked once as a sign of agreement, and immediately approached Rico.


Rico confusedly looked at Noelle, wondering if it was a safe thing or not. However, she decided to hand Lilith over to Noelle right now.


Rico carefully laid Lilith on the back of the large Brackas, and kept her in a balanced position so that she would not fall.


After that, Brackas' figure sank into his own shadow, with Lilith still losing her consciousness.


"In that case, can we continue? " noelle said before she finally turned around, intending to walk and leave everyone behind.


But again, it was stopped.


"Noelle."


It was Anzu, who called out to him with her usual lethargic tone and sleepy face.


Noelle looked at him with a wondering look, curious as to what she wanted.


Anzu turned her head and looked at everyone one by one, before finally speaking. "I want to talk to Noelle for a minute. You guys can go first. Don't worry, I've remembered all the mapped routes."


That's not what they're gonna worry about...


They were only worried that Noelle would attack Anzu all of a sudden. Their belief in Noelle had not grown in the slightest since the conquest of the sage mantis on that day.


If Anzu really had a personal affair with Noelle, then that should be an important thing. Anzu wouldn't talk to Noelle just for small talk, especially in situations like this.


Naturally, it made everyone curious. But, they choose to trust Anzu and continue their journey following a predetermined route, leaving Noelle and Anzu behind.


" … What do you want? "


As soon as she felt everyone had drifted away, Noelle began her conversation.


"It's a payment for getting me involved with this troublesome thing."


" … What do you mean? "


Despite having just been slapped by a girl, Noelle did not look disappointed at all. Instead, the smile on his face deepened, while his sharp gaze scanned Anzu's entire body.


"Don't pretend to be stupid in front of me, Iza. It's annoying to admit it, but I'm the one who knows you the most here. Of course I'm aware of what you've done."


"Hmm~ I don't understand you mean~"


Noelle is still acting foolishly, even though Anzu has revealed what really happened.


"I don't mind even if you act behind the scenes a lot. That's none of my business. But, I don't want you to implicate me in the many troublesome things you've done in secret."


"So, are you saying that I've arranged all these things? About all those prisoners? "


"Can I take that as a confession? "


They stared at each other sharply for a moment. But, it didn't last long. Noelle snorted and put a small smile on her face.


"You don't have to worry, Shion. Whatever I do now, I won't involve you at all. Because I know that you're gonna be a troublesome barrier."


"Of course it will."


Anzu replied to his words with an exasperated smile on her face. Although Noelle blatantly said that she was a bully who would stand in her way, Anzu did not mind at all. Because it's true.


Anzu is the type of person who prefers to stay still in the comfort zone, and leaves all surrounding events to those around him as well.


Naturally, a person like himself would not allow himself to be dragged into troublesome trouble.


Anzu does love challenges, but she doesn't like it to the point of being fanatical and getting hurt.


Compared to that, Anzu would choose to control everything around him. In this case, she was quite similar to Noelle.


"Then, Noelle–no, I'll call you Iza when we're alone."


" … As much as possible, please call me Noelle."


"I don't care. In essence, what exactly are you planning here? "


"Isn't that clear? I want to save Cryll."


No, that's not the point. Anzu got such a feeling from the gaze Noelle gave her.


Although vague, Anzu could feel Noelle's alertness rising.


"I can't believe that. You're not the one who would do something like this just to save someone. What's more, the relationship you and Cryll have isn't deep enough that you can leave it at any time."


"But" Anzu then continued, "You chose to come here, and intended to save him. Of course I think that you have other goals that you want to achieve."


Silence controlled the air around them. No one wants to start talking first. The two simply fell silent and stared at each other, as if investigating their respective figures.


" … Hey, Shion. Do you know what? What you said is true. You know me well, and you're also sure that I'm not the kind of person who would do things for other people. But … "


Anzu tilted her head. Unknowingly, he had been waiting for Noelle to continue her words.


"I probably just don't want to see Stella grieve. Livia was already close friends with him, and he seemed happy with it. When Stella was sad, I could feel the difference in Livia. She's sad. I can clearly feel it, even though he's hiding it perfectly."


" … Is that really your reason? "


"If you still don't believe me, then let me ask you one thing."


" … What is it? "


Anzu waited for Noelle's reply vigilantly. He probably hopes to get a surprise here.


"What is wrong for a man to worry about the emotional health of the girl he loves? After watching it for some time, I realized it. Stella has had a strong influence on Livia's emotional stability. Although Livia was still always clinging and spoiled to me, I could clearly feel that she had loosened herself a little to avoid relying on me too much. This is progress."


" … Do you want to say that you're doing all this for Ayano? You'reinsane. You involve all those people just for that kind of thing."


Even though he himself was not a good person, Anzu would still never do such a crazy thing as Noelle did. Manipulate everything that exists, and make everyone act the way he wants. Anzu was able to do that, but he was not so cruel that he was willing to sacrifice many pawns for just one trivial purpose.


"Looks like you're a little misunderstood, Shion. There's a lot I don't master here. You're a little overstating my abilities. Anyway, I'm still a normal teenager."


(There's no way I can trust you, you idiot. You're the culprit behind the deaths of hundreds of innocent school students on earth first. How can I trust you.)


It was a glimpse of what Anzu thought.


But, even though he knew all that, and had a premonition of what Noelle really wanted, Anzu still could not refute him.


Anzu could only bite her lower lip, and with an irritated face walked away from Noelle.


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