[Silver Ash] - Become The Strongest In Another World
CHAPTER 170: It seems not (2)

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"Come here."

Somewhere filled with various operating equipment, there was a little girl who walked quietly through everything around her.

Behind him, a man of great stature seemed to follow, while on his back was the body of a man who was already crushed and in a terrible condition.

The man being carried was Terneth, who was eventually taken to one of the existing Voyager headquarters.

After his fight against Earl Eisen—Moretti, Terneth had to endure all the pain in his body in order to reach this place.

The man carrying her, was one of the members of the liberating force that was then with her, and became the only one left of all the members who were the perpetrators of the Eisen raid.

Meanwhile, the girl who walked guiding them in front, was one of the Voyagers, with the name they knew as Nuko.

After walking for a few minutes through all the hallways and rooms, the three of them finally arrived at a small room with a large table placed right in the middle.

"Let her down there" said Nuko, pointing at the table.

The man had a slight objection when Nuko gave him the order, but he had no choice but to obey. If Terneth can be saved, then obeying Nuko's orders is no big deal for him.

For the record, Terneth is currently in a fainting state. Maybe because he could not withstand the pain that continued to attack his entire body.

The adrenaline effect of the drugs that were enduring the pain had also disappeared, so Terneth must have felt tremendous pain with all that pain.

After laying Terneth on the table, several balls of light began to appear and drifted around Terneth.

One by one the balls of light touched all the wounds on his body, and healed all of them in a short period of time.

All of the terrible wounds on his body, instantly disappeared when the ball of light touched him.

Even one of Terneth's legs that had previously been shattered was now intact.

"Excellent … "

The man could only look at the scene with great admiration, while Nuko on the other hand looked exhausted and leaned against the metal wall behind him.

Moments later, all the wounds on Terneth's body disappeared, and the ball of light again submerged themselves at the table.

"His recovery should have been done by now, and he would have woken up after some time. I'll take a break, call me if you need anything."

"B-well! "

And that way, Nuko finally went out leaving the man with Terneth who was still in a fainting state. Or at least that's what he thinks.

But, something that was not the man duha suddenly happened.

As soon as Nuko came out, Terneth immediately opened his eyes and got up to sit at the table.

"You're awake?! "

His voice was a little too loud, and made Terneth instantly frown.

Terneth gave a signal to remain silent and did not make a sound that was too big so that Nuko outside would not hear it.

"Don't be noisy. I've been up since, I'm just waiting for the right time until Nuko leaves."

The man quickly nodded, and immediately approached Terneth.

"Where's my gun? " ask Terneth to the man.

The man with a troubled face shook his head and clicked his tongue. "All of our equipment was brought by Nuko. So ... We're really empty-handed now."

"Oh, yeah."

Terneth nodded, then looked around. Just then, the man before him awkwardly reopened the conversation with a question.

"Rather than that ... What will we do from now on? Everyone ... Our liberating colleagues .. They are dead. We're the only ones left on the execution team."

The man's face was slightly clouded, but he was not drawn into grief. Instead, he was curious about what actions he should take in the future.

Terneth responded by giving an annoyed expression, and tightened his own fists. His sharp enough nails dug easily through the skin, and made a certain amount of fresh blood flow out of it.

The man gulped his saliva nervously when he saw that. After all, he knew the difference in strength between himself and Terneth. If a Terneth who was already very strong could be defeated, then it should be a dead end for the rebels like him.

"Olivia Landluven. Really, you can't judge a person based on his appearance."

The man with a gloomy face nodded. As the sole survivor of the terrible massacre, he already knew very clearly how much power Olivia had.

The area that had suddenly turned into an ice field, and a gigantic black cube that suddenly appeared in the air, and fell on everyone below. Just the thought of that alone was enough for the man to regain those terrifying memories.

Both from his magic power, and his ability in swinging a sword. It had all become a terrible scourge for her, who had survived it all.

"Everyone … "

The man bit his lower lip and frowned regretfully.

"There's no time to be frustrated. Now, we can only do what we're capable of" Terneth said as he jumped down from the table.

The man looked at her with a hint of doubt, and also a hint of hope.

"But ... What can we do? "

Terneth sighed, he walked up to one of the walls, and put his palm there.

"In the end, they're all the same. No one can understand our feelings, and no one can understand their suffering. We all fight for redemption from those who have sinned. But, what's the result? The sinners won this battle."

" ……… "

"They gladly finish off everyone who stands in their way, but they will not accept it if someone else does the same to them. Isn't that disgusting? "

He was well aware that everything he said was full of contradictions. But, what can I do? That was the only option he could make.

Although it was disgusting when he had to do the same thing with the people he called sinners.

Murder, and mass murder. In the end, all of this only leads to those two things.

There is a reason, and there are consequences.

This is all a result of what has happened in the past.

If only genocide hadn't been committed, it probably wouldn't have been like this. There would be no rebel forces, and Terneth would definitely still live his life as a veteran adventurer.

But, if no genocide is committed, then everything will become even more chaotic. The country, and perhaps half the continent, will definitely be infected by the deadly Apocalypse Virus.

Terneth himself realized that the action he took was only a decision made based on selfishness alone. But, why? He was also a victim in the incident. So, he had the right to determine what would be his goal.

And the goal he took was to find justice for the victims who had nothing to do with the Apocalypse Virus, for his own sake, and for all those who were killed during the genocide.

Terneth looked into his own palm, and gave a sliced smile. His eyes were empty, but there was no sign that he would give up.

"It's really ironic, yeah … "

" ……… "

The man could only silently look at her. In his mind, he felt that he understood what Terneth was feeling. But, maybe not really. The emotions Terneth felt were very difficult for others to understand, even if the person also experienced the same thing with him.

Shortly after, Terneth finally strengthened his fist. He turns around and faces the door that was left open just like that when Nuko came out.

"It's not time to doubt. Now, it's just the two of us. We have to do it."

The man straightened his body and firmly replied, "Okay! "

Terneth smiled and walked to the center of the room after reducing the table to wood powder with his touch.

"I know their location. We don't need to show up, I'll just give them a little lesson. I ... Won't waste their deaths."

And that way, a large magic circle formed on the floor, while Terneth widened the smile on his face.

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His eyelids feel heavy. However, even so, he still tried to forcefully open his eyes, and looked towards the window that was right beside him.

The light entered the window through the gap that was on the curtain, and based on that, Noelle was finally able to guess the current time.

The sun had risen, but it was too early to call it morning. Noelle felt like she really didn't want to wake up now. If he could, he wanted to sleep a little longer and rest his mind.

However, it seems that the plan he has made just does not allow it.

He was already planning to return to Eisen with everyone as soon as possible. To do that, he must be prepared immediately.

In addition, he also has a daily training schedule that he does not want to miss even if only a day.

Noelle was about to wake up, only to stop for a moment when she realized the burden that had befallen her chest.

" … Heh … "

Naturally, Noelle knew what it was.

A few strands of her fine hair stuck to Noelle's lips and cheeks, but Noelle didn't mind that. She smiled wryly, and stroked Olivia's head with her hands.

Noelle doesn't remember Olivia coming back from《Reign》 last night. Which means, Olivia must have returned to the room some time when Noelle fell asleep.

The pajamas that Olivia was currently wearing were ordinary negligee outfits with long sleeves and skirts, covering up to her calves. Other than that, nothing special. Only the material is a little thicker considering the temperature has been getting colder lately.

Olivia doesn't really like to regulate her body temperature manually. Rather than doing that, he preferred if his body could adapt naturally to the temperature and weather around.

(What to do .. )

Noelle felt a slight dilemma as she looked at the figure of Olivia sleeping. On one hand, he wanted to stay in that position so Olivia would not be distracted. But, on the other hand, he has a small urge to prank Olivia.

(Well, I guess I can just wait.)

With a wry smile on her face, Noelle finally relaxed her entire body. One arm was stretched out to the edge, while the other arm was gently hugging Olivia's tiny body.

Noelle intends to go back to sleep, but soon changes her mind when she sees a small movement from Olivia.

Olivia's eyebrows were clinging to each other, and her face adorned with a pouting expression was getting closer to Noelle's neck.

" … Livia? "

Olivia is seen sniffing Noelle's neck several times, before finally naturally sticking her little fangs in there.

" ……… "

Even though her fangs had been stuck in Noelle's neck, there was absolutely no indication that Olivia had sucked her blood. Maybe he just stuck it unconscious, and did nothing after that.

However, it did not reduce the impact that Noelle felt.

Olivia's bite on her neck had produced an aphrodisiac effect strong enough that her breathing had become slightly heavier.

Noelle was somehow able to endure it, and tried to let go of Olivia's pretty tight hug by rolling a little to the side.

As a result, the fangs stuck in her neck had been plucked, and Olivia gently fell to her side.

Olivia is quite sensitive to all the movements that occur around her. Just that was enough to wake him up.

It could be seen from how Olivia slowly opened her eyes, and blinked a few times with the direction of the gaze completely fixed on Noelle.

As soon as she realized Noelle's presence before her, Olivia immediately smiled. He gently got up while rubbing his eyes, then looked at Noelle with a loving look.

"Good morning."

"Unn .. Good morning .. Sorry to wake you up."

"No problem. It's also time to wake up" Olivia said, sticking her cheek against Noelle's chest.

He was about to close his eyes back to enjoy the warmth that the body was emitting. But, his gaze was instantly fixed on a single point on Noelle's body.

It was Noelle's neck that had a bite mark with blood dripping from it.

" … Did I cause it? " ask Olivia awkwardly.

" … You don't remember? "

Noelle only smiled and patted Olivia on the head once, before finally trying to get up from her position. Olivia followed her movements and woke up, looking at Noelle anxiously.

With a small smile, Noelle held onto her neck, and activated regeneration magic so that all the wounds instantly disappeared.

Even so, it seemed that it was not enough to make Olivia regain her composure.

"I don't mind that. You always do it unconsciously, so I'm used to it. It's just. .. I'm a little troubled by the side effects of your bite … "

Noelle's voice slowly faded, and she tried to shift her gaze to the gap of the curtain that covered the window.

Naturally, Olivia understood the meaning. She smiled and approached Noelle so that her lips almost touched Noelle's ears.

With such a close distance, Olivia then whispered, "Want me to calm her down? "

Noelle's forehead twitched a little. He seemed troubled by the offer. Even so, he looked like he would not reject her.

But ….

" … Not for now. We don't have time anymore" Noelle said as she got out of bed and did a little stretching, before walking quickly to the bathroom.

Now there's only Olivia herself in the room. He lowered his eyebrows in disappointment and muttered."

Shortly thereafter, Noelle finally returned.

He did not wear a top suit, and only wore light jeans with the right size on his feet.

Her white hair was still wet, and it was combed back by hand.

For a moment, Olivia was still fascinated when she saw him. But, it didn't last long because Noelle suddenly spoke.

"By the way, how are they doing? "

'They' that Noelle means are three people who are now in《Reign》, namely Chloe, Lilith, and Levina.

Olivia made a thoughtful gesture for a moment, before she finally replied. "Mhmm .. Chloe is still spending her time there. He had read some books there until it was over, and Lilith had done it too."

Of course it would. Basically, there is nothing special in《Reign》. Just a semi-large room containing many books that Noelle had brought from the castle first.

Later, Olivia continued her explanation. She said, Lilith asked to be removed from《Reign》, but Olivia flatly rejected her on security grounds. New Olivia will agree to take Lilith out after they all get to Eisen.

"And also .. Pina-chan .. I think she's lonely."

"Hmm? "

Noelle didn't understand what he meant. With her gaze, she beckoned Olivia to explain further.

"He wants to see you, Noelle."

Olivia looks troubled on Noelle who is unable to understand such a small thing. But he tried his best to explain it.

" … So, yes … "

There was no such meaningful change in Noelle's face. He just nonchalantly put on all his clothes, and prepared to go out. But, the call from Olivia again stopped her escape.

"Noelle. Do you refuse his presence? "

" … Not so," Noelle answered briefly.

Olivia tilted her head slightly while using her hand, "Then? "

Olivia knew it was a pretty complicated feeling for Noelle. But, precisely because he knew that was what made him push Noelle even further. That way, Noelle will definitely get used to all the differences soon.

Noelle was seen pondering for a moment, and then replied in a very slow voice.

"I ... Just not used to the presence of others among us. What's more .. He called me pa–"

Noelle had not yet finished her sentence, she suddenly came to a realization.

Noelle was silent for a while, thus making Olivia confused.

Olivia got out of bed, and approached her with a worried look. "Noelle? " call him.

However, Noelle did not answer. He just kept silent, before finally taking a few steps back.

He turned around, and faced the window still covered with the curtain, and opened it quickly.

Sunlight immediately entered their rooms which were minimal in lighting. It made Olivia reflexively narrow her eyes to get used to the light that had suddenly entered her field of view.

Olivia worriedly approached Noelle and grabbed her arm, and looked out the window.

And instantly, his eyes widened.

Something that was hard to explain, was there, filling his field of view.

Tens, and hundreds of black tentacles that were each of their size could exceed their bodies wriggling wildly in the air.

And in the middle of it all, a head, or rather an eyeball that had clumps of flesh surrounding it, seemed to be staring at everything below.

In another corner, Olivia could see some other existences. It was Norman and the others. They stared at the strange figure with dumbfounded faces without being able to say anything.

Shortly after, the eyeballs disappeared.

There are no more traces indicating that the 'creature' was ever there. All have disappeared, returned to its original state.

And in the midst of that silence, only Noelle's hoarse voice and dry laughter could be heard.

"Haha ... What the fuck is … "

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