Chapter 171: Mynes World

Chapter 171 Mynes World

When I opened my eyes once more, I was no longer in the white world, but in a place bustling with people .

I didnt know where this was, but each one of the people around carried a weapon .

A roaring sound came from the distance, one that sounded inhuman in nature .

[Greed!? Luna!?]

We shouldve entered Mynes mind through the spiritual world .

However, both Luna and Greed were nowhere to be seen .

It seemed that I got separated from them .

But that aside, whats going on here? A war?

While I was looking around perplexedly, a flash of white light shone from behind me .

[Uaaaa . ]

I jumped away in reflex, seeing a gigantic creature from which the light originated from .

[The machine angel!?]

This type looked different from Haniel . Its core was covered by a shield, so I couldnt look at whats inside .

This is badnot to mention that I had no weapons in hand at the moment . The situation shifted way too fast .

Peoples mind is like a labyrinth, and earlier I had been told that if I got lost in it, I might never be able to come out

[Not saying that Im not afraid . ]

Theres no time to complain more .

The machine angel was advancing towards me . The other people around, most likely soldiers, started to shoot their weapons .

But its like tossing burning rock into water .

That machine angelits size was also different from Haniel .

Not only was it one size bigger, it also had six wings .

After another flash of light, a mans vibrant voice could be heard .

[Get the hell out! Youre in the way!]

It was a man holding a black sword that looked very similar to Greed . His hair was fiery red, and his skin tanned .

He headed straight toward the machine angel .

Even against the beam of light, the black sword still easily cut through all in its path .

[Amazing]

His swordsmanship was precise and there was no wasteful move . The fighting style reminded me of Aaron . No, hes on a level much greater than even Aaron .

[Ill handle the machine angel . All of you press onward!]

Everyone around, presumably his subordinates, obeyed to his command and marched ahead .

He could wield the black sword? Then was he a Mortal Sin skill holder as well?

Perhaps I could dig up some clue about that in this world .

I picked up a long sword that was lying around nearby, intending to assist the man .

I rushed forward

Soon I found that I could move my body just like how I could in the real world . This should do .

I called out to the red haired man ahead .

[Ill help out as well . ]

[Nn? I havent seen you before . Black eyes and black hairyou arent a Gallian . ]

[About that]

[No matter . The more people helping us the merrier . After all, everyone in this world will soon meet their demise . ]

He said as he waved his hand at me, now adjusting his pace to run in parallel to me .

[However, this is my prey . My stomach is hungry . The skill inside me told me so . I need to devour that to sate my hunger . ]

He sped up even more, the black sword flashing .

The machine angel reacted by shooting exploding beams from its wings . However, its as if those beams were in standstill as the man easily weaved through them .

A single slash . Thats all it took .

The gigantic machine angel was cut vertically along the core .

[Kuuu~! Grosss~!! This taste, but I cant afford to stop eating the big thingy!]

Theres no doubt . This man was the holder of Gluttony skill .

It was also the case with me . When I devoured Haniel, I didnt feel the usual exhilaration just like when I did with other strong enemies . Just like Greed said It ran in the family .

[Wellthat was unpleasant . Then, who in the world are you?]

The red haired man finally turned around and spoke to me, with the machine angel falling over to the ground behind him .

[ImFate . It seems that I got lost]

My explanation was replied with a loud laugh .

[What? You actually got lost, in the middle of the battlefield no less? Youre an interesting guy alright . But your willingness to help me, and your bravery despite standing before the machine angel, I like that a lot . By the way, Im Kairos . ]

Kairos was strong . I could tell when he forcibly took and shook my hand .

[Alright, let me take you to our base . Cant eat in the middle of all this, can we? And Im still hungry . I cant certainly eat properly here . ]

[Thank you . Honestly, I felt troubled as well . ]

[I know right? I can tell from your face . You, Fate was it? Let me tell you this . On the battlefield, you should never show your emotions . ]

[I heard that a lot . ]

[Wahahaha . Well, being honest has its merits . Especially in a fucked up world like this . ]

Kairos put his black sword back to its sheath .

With the machine angel defeated, the enemy forces had started to retreat .

[Alright, todays battle is over . Next time theyll come back with stronger forces . We should get enough rest before that . ]

Turning my eyes to the black sword on Kairos waist, I praised .

[Thats really one hell of a sword . Being able to cut down such a large enemy . ]

[This fellow is called Greed . An unsavory, but still a good guy . ]

[You sure took a beating first before saying that last part, Kairos . ]

[Did I? Its just so this fellow doesnt get mad . You see, its a talking sword . ]

Kairos said as he stroked the black swords handle .

Apparently the current Greed was somewhat different from the one I knew .

For example, the Greed I know could only talk with me via Mind Reading, but here he seemed to be able to talk with others normally .

The level I hadnt reached yet .

By the way, are we in Gallia right now?

The place was certainly different from the barren Gallia I knew . The place still has plants I couldnt identify growing around . Despite having been ravaged by war, the greens were still there .

[No worries . Our base is located north from here . Lets go . ]

[Alright, Kairos-san . ]

[No need to be so formal with me . Just call me Kairos . Like everyone does . ]

I followed Kairos afterward, heading north .

After a while, a familiar black wall entered my sight .

[Babylon . . ]

[What do you mean by Babylon?]

[No, nevermind . ]

Apparently the place was not yet known as Babylon .

Kairos tilted his head slightly, as if he was thinking about something .

[I like how that sounds . Babylon! Theyve been telling me to find a good name for the fortress . Thanks for the idea . ]

[Is that really fine like that?]

[Its fine . I want to get back at those people who kept forcing me to think up a name for our base anyway . ]

As we got closer, the place was indeed a lot different than the Babylon I knew of .

No, it hadnt even become Babylon to be more exact .

When I looked around, I found that some of the walls were still in construction .

[We dont have enough material just yet . Getting Adamantite from our enemies is hella hard . Honestly I think that its easier for me to just fight alone . ]

Kairos greeted the construction workers amiably .

I came to notice that this man didnt show any sign of fatigue despite having just fought a battle .

Moreover, Kairos seemed to be different from me in regards that Gluttony skill didnt seem to influence him too much . So far, I didnt see any sign of that .

After a while, Kairos guided me to the dormitories .

[Alright then, its meal time . ]

[Errmmis it really okay, treating a stranger like me so well?]

[I told you, didnt I? I like people like you . Moreover . . ]

[Moreover?]

[You have a very similar smell . You know, just like me . Get it?]

I was lost for words . Should I say that its probably because both of us were Gluttony skill holders?

But seeing me unable to give any reply, Kairos simply muttered [Well, doesnt matter . ]

Then proceeded without showing any sign of being offended .

[A newcomer similar to you joined us recently . ]

[Newcomer?]

[Look, over there . Always brooding in the corner . Fighting prowess might be topnotch, but everything else is meh . What a troublesome fellow . ]

Kairos smiled as he said so . That said, he was pointing at a girl with silver hair and tanned skin .

Other than that, she had a pair of crimson eyes .

She was sitting while hugging her knees, staring up to the sky .

[Myne!?]

I mightve said that way too loudly, everyone around us turned their heads towards us instantly .

And as such, Kairos also squinted his eyes at me .

[What is this? So shes someone you know? In that case, you two should be able to get along well . Im counting on you, Fate . ]

After saying so, Kairos left, apparently to handle other matters .

Mynes piercing gaze was now focused on me . Why of course

After all, I spouted her name out loud just now .