< John Doe POV >

(That Fly King)

At the time of my first attack, he reacted even faster than that Princess Knight.

In terms of physical speed, that Princess Knight is probably superior.

Thats why the Princess Knight blocked my strike.

However, when it only comes to their reflex speed

The one who became aware of my existence and tried to move first was that Fly King.

Hes dangerous.

That exchange between Ferenoch and the Fly King.

Until the moment when he unleashed that Paralyze spell

Everything Fly King said was the truth.

Normally, when someone tells a lie, there would be a very subtle sense of discomfort mixed in with their words.

That was something Im able to sense.

Not just instinctively, as it was a practical skill I could always make use of.

However, Fly King didnt have the slightest sense of that discomfort until before he said that word.

Until just before that moment, he probably believed in it himself

That just like what he said, he is one of us.

He is deceiving everyone- including himself.

Hes abnormal.

Hes extremely abnormal.

If it was only him that was speaking, Fly King would have fooled me too.

However, Seras Ashrains reaction made me see through his lie.

That Princess Knight isnt as skilled in acting as the Fly King.

Well, she seems to have a noble soul.

For a person like her, it would be difficult to say something as truly allowing the Sixth to have their way with her body.

Its just, yes

I could have saved the Sixth when I saw that it was a lie.

I could have approached them and tried to kill them.

However, I did not.

Thats because my first priority is to figure out the unknown power the Fly King possesses, Sorcery.

Cutting off the Sixth, I made the decision that would allow me to acquire that information with certainty.

To have a firm grasp of the enemys cards before I make my move.

Dont you have any emotional attachments for the Sixth Cavalry?

If I were to be asked such a thing, I could only shake my head.

Its just that weve been fighting together until now.

As for what occurred to them

I could only think that something unfortunate happened to them.

Eventually, I think that the battlefield would be alright even if Im by myself.

Therefore, the feeling of avenging my comrades never really occurred to me.

However, they sure are useful.

Thanks to them, I was able to somewhat determine the true identity of his Sorcery.

I turned my gaze to Ferenoch and the others that were groaning on the ground.

Looking at them

Well done.

That was what all I could think of.

[..]

It was a good decision to have the Divine Beast waiting in another place, away from here.

Fly King seems to be on the right track.

The things we did to the Dragonkin soldiers might make the enemy angry.

At the very least, one of the Four Warlights, beings that should be considered as their Generals, had been defeated.

It is possible that they will send their main force to the Sixth in response.

Theres a chance that Mad Emperor and his Miras elite troops, their collaborators, may come.

So, using the Sixth as bait, me and the other cavalrymen would enter the door with the Divine Beast

Thereupon, well kill the Mad Emperor and whoever crosses our path.

Killing anyone that could be called their King, well take away the decision-making authority of the Faraway Country.

Not a bad idea, or so I thought.

However

Something I hadnt expected at all occurred.

That Fly King needs to die here.

My instincts are telling me.

Hes just like me.

He resembles me.

He feels similar.

As if Im looking at my own reflection.

Indeed, there are differences between us.

We have a lot of differences.

However, that Fly King

The essence of this person is the same as mine.

Ive never felt this way about anyone else before.

Not even to Humanitys Strongest, who shares the same blood as mine.

I thought I was the only one like this in this world.

However, I was wrong.

For others like him to exist

Ghhh

I feel like puking.

In fact, Im already vomiting out here.

Why the heck am I looking at myself standing over there?

Especially as my enemy.

It was the first time I encountered someone like him.

An existence so close to me.

Looking at him makes me puke.

Moving of his own accord.

Acting of his own accord.

How disgusting.

I feel sick.

Im feeling really nauseous.

I cant allow him to exist any longer.

As long as he exists in this world

I feel like Im fighting this disgust in my heart.

Bleerrggghhhh

Ughh, disgusting. Can I just deal with him later?

No, that wont do.

I have to kill him here and now.

I have to kill him as soon as possible, no matter what.

Bleeerrggggghhhhhhhhhh

As soon as possible, right now

However It would be bad for me to lose my composure here.

Stay calm.

In fact, I can barely keep my cool.

Yes, I need to keep my mind focused.

If my senses is disturbed too much, my recognition inhibition would be cancelled out.

That was the only thing I had to avoid.

I must endure.

[..]

Swallowing down the thought of puking again, I take a good look at my opponent.

As someone with the same nature as me, Im certain that he isnt someone mediocre.

Fly King would definitely have something in mind.

Even now, he must be searching for a way to attack me.

Thus, he will do something.

Im sure of it.

Would you look at that

He already thought of something.

Sorcery.

Even if I had seen through its properties.

Im sure hell use it at some point.

I havent ascertained all of the effects of his Sorcery.

And if hes going to use it It would be a Sorcery that he hasnt used yet.

(Even so, for them to block my attack As expected)

It seems that this disgusting nauseousness is dulling the sharpness of my skill.

However, as soon as it settles down, the sharpness of my skill should return

That said, Im not going to sit around and do nothing until then.

In the meantime, lets wait and see to grasp the enemies habits and characteristics.

Even if they could block my attacks, there is still a lot of information I could gain from them.

Remaining vigilant, Ill attack once again

And search for the opening.

And once it appears, kill this being with the same nature as I am.

This feels like Im commiting suicide.

How funny.

No..

This aint funny at all.

<Authors Notes>

The will be updated on August 13 (Friday), around 9:00pm.