Intermission Chapter: Yuketsu no Ichizoku

<A fugitives POV>

Intermittent short breaths shook the serene air flowing in this place.

[Haaa haa haa haa]

A very dense forest.

Avoiding the major paths, I continued to run.

The sound of twigs breaking.

This could be a troublesome signal if I was trying to avoid the conspicuous roads in the forest.

But I dont care even if they heard me.

I shake away the branches on my path.

However, I also made sure that I dont break more than three pieces.

Does the thinness of my body help with dodging the branches on my path?

Im making sure that I dont step on any twigs on my path.

Its really quiet, but I certainly am running fast.

Its as if my body is clad in wind.

[hm?]

I promptly slowed down my sprint.

(Their presence disappeared?)

The speed of the trackers must have slowed down.

I must have lost them is not something Id think about in this situation.

I dont think that they would give up so easily.

At that time, I became really bewildered.

Should I fight here or not?

I turned around while I placed my back against the trunk of a tree.

A stance against ambushes.

The pursuers were from Yuketsu no Ichizoku (T/N: Heroic Blood Clan)

They are the descendants of the Different World Heroes who had once saved the world.

Some heroes that came from different worlds had children on this continent.

The person who had inherited the blood of Heroes were said to have exceptional physical abilities and talents compared to the ordinary people.

However, I heard they cant reach the levels of those Heroes who had fought against all evils and grew through multiple battles.

However, comparing them to their ancestors is a story for another time.

It doesnt change the fact that theyre not an easy opponent who I can easily win against.

I heard that all of the surrounding countries had some families with heroic blood flowing through them.

They are important forces for those countries that werent able to summon Heroes.

My troubles are still here though.

I could definitely fight back if its just against one opponent.

However, it will be difficult if I were to face four people at the same time.

Fatigue had slowly accumulating in my body as I exhaled out a small sigh.

(Apparently, its impossible to shake them off should I use it or not?)

Spiritual Garment (T/N: Sei-shiki Reisou)

I decided to get ready for the inevitable.

There is no guarantee that Id win.

But, I would need to cut them off if I want to escape.

If I cant escape from them, I should fight them while I still can.

I called out the spirit residing within me.

(I, Seras Ashrain call upon a spiritual garment I sacrifice my peaceful sleep and offer it to you to form a contract)

Keeping the spirits name in my mind, I speak out the rest of the contract.

(Sylfizea, Ferryl Banger, Will Ozega)

(T/N: These names might change depending on when they ever appear on the manga. I would sync it to that translation.)

Wind Spirit, Ice Spirit, Light Spirit

Three stripes of colors wrapped around my, Seras body.

A combination light green, bluish and white lines.

When the light have started to disappear, I can see myself wearing armor and some other equipment.

These armor and equipment are things I have never worn before.

These were manifested by the power of the spirits.

Formally named, Spiritual Garment.

My appearance looks like Im the Female Knight of the Light who had appeared in the legends.

My appearance looks like how she was evaluated nowadays.

I unsheathe the sword thats hanging on my waist.

-Pisshhiii, pikki-

The blade of the sword is reinforced by ice.

Blue snowflakes are appearing around the blade as they improve the efficiency of my sword.

Kashha

An equipment was also slipped on my head and covered my head down to my eyebrows.

The sliding part also hides where Im looking at.

Spiritual Garment, Final Form.

Of course, my sight is also blocked by the cover in front of my eyes.

But, theres nothing wrong with it.

The wind informs me of everything thats around.

My nerves may become overloaded, but my senses were definitely sharpened.

However, compared to my sense of sight, I could easily catch the presence of the enemies movements.

I could also anticipate their movements easier too.

I put my ears against the earth.

(The successors of the Heroic Bloods four-person group of bounty hunters White Walker To think Id catch the attention of those four Ive been really negligent)

The so-called Kiba Zalash Finebird (T/N: Fang)

The so-called Kisou Tengai Asura (T/N: Demonic Heavenly Body)

The so-called Geki Atsu Jaybin Sengai (T/N: Extreme Pressure)

The so-called Kenshin Magatsu Bradinus (T/N: Sword God)

I sat upright as I move away my ears away from the ground.

Is it because Ive been running for too long?

Fatigue has accumulated on my brain and body.

I closed my eyes that are hidden inside the hood.

(Athough no one knows of their names in the mercenary circle, I have heard of a remarkable and yet atrocious four-man group It seems that I have never heard of any good rumors at all)

Ive fought with them multiple times until here.

Theyre certainly strong.

However, I dont think theyve seriously attacked me yet.

Its as if they were probably trying to measure my ability.

However they have soon started to gradually attack seriously.

Thats why Im prepared to fight them right here as Im reinforced by my determination.

(I cant let them catch me.)

I prepared for them as I grasped the handle of my sword tightly with both of my hands.

(Right in this place, Ill defeat them!)

I waited for any signs of movement.

Im also making sure that I have sharpened my senses, so that I could see through any kind of movements nearby.

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A single drop of sweat stained my white cheek as it flow along my skin.

It has been quite an amount of time since Ive been in this state.

(Are they still not moving yet? No Theyre probably waiting for something)

zokkkkuuu

As if I was pierced by my sword enchanted with ice, I could a chill pierce through my spines.

Are they finally going to start getting serious?

Our game of tag had come to an end huh.

The playtime is over.

Is this when it really starts?

The time for the real hunt.

And I unintentionally released one of my hands from the handle of my sword.

This is because I have this strange feeling of discomfort somewhere on my throat.

I put my hand over my mouth.

(What What is this?)

I feel like something wrong will happen.

Its like Im assaulted by a sudden urge to vomit.

I feel shaky.

Everything in my sight looks intensely irregular.

I dont even know if the White Walker became stronger or weaker as time had passed.

As my recognition of the situation became clearer, I cant help but be agitated.

I dont know how strong my opponents are.

I cant even analyze their strength correctly.

I have made a foolish decisions, huh.

To think that I had thought that I could fight against these strange enemies

Can I even fight back against weird enemies like these?

Heroic Blood Clan.

Was it imprudent of me to attempt to fight against an enemy who carries the legendary blood?

Should I have ran away at that time?

Gasaaa.

I quickly reacted upon the sudden sounds I heard.

Holding the blade enchanted with ice, I charged towards the direction of the sounds.

(no.. oh no!?)

The sounds I heard just now was just a trick.

On the thicket diagonally behind my back I felt a presence.

[<Paralyze>]

(eh?)

Who the heck is this?

He doesnt look like hes from the White Walker.

I cant feel any strength coming out of him at all.

But, its strange.

Somethings unusual.

He doesnt look as strong as those four.

Yes

Hes not stronger than them at all.

And yet the spirits were frightened of him.

Furthermore,

(Its as if his presence Its as if theyre from a monster?)

One more thing thats suspicious was, I cant feel any hostility from him at all.

Its as if his harmful thoughts are so thin.

Most of all

(My body cant move? Why!?)

[I felt your intent to attack me Well, thanks to your killing intent, though I also felt some impurities on your killing intent mixed in. Anyway, thats beyond the point.]

A mans voice.

What in the world is he saying?

(There are impurities on my killing intent?)

[I felt that theres something different from the four-person group I had met earlier, so I guess Ill talk to you for a bit. Though I said that, Ill keep your movement sealed just in case.]

After a bit of a struggle, I can finally say something.

[What do you want?]

[If I were to put it simply, I feel like I lost my way. If youre knowledgeable about this place, tell me where the nearest town or village is. Im not a local of this place. Its also because of it that I dont know those things that youd usually call common knowledge. Thats why I want you to tell me everything I needto know about this place]

For a moment, my thoughts came to a halt.

(Theres no signs of falsehood at all?)

With the help of the spirit of the wind, I am able to determine whether someone tells the truth or not.

From the impressions of the spirits, Ive also understood that the accuracy of this judgement was high.

(Is he really just a lost person? Moreover)

Theres one big question that had been bugging me.

He just mentioned earlier of a four-person group that he had met earlier.

(Did I hear it correctly?)

The presence of those four people has disappeared.

What exactly happened to the White Walker?