4-91: This is How an Evil God Ought to Be (2/5)

4-91: This is How an Evil God Ought to Be (2/5)

Monica shivered from within his embrace, but he didnt have time to deal with her right now.

The normal barrier hed erected had proven to be of no use, so he had to focus on defending. With Monica in his arms, he gently crouched, then touched the floor with his right hand.

This is my territory, my realm, trespass will not be permitted.

With his hand clad in power, he gave that decree, and it spread to cover all of the area.

Hina, whats your situation?

Before anyone knew it, Shinichi had moved to where the Sister was, and after undoing his presence(power), he asked that question.

Y-Yeah Shes been healed already. She just needs to get some rest now and shell be fine!

Her face twitched a little, but she nonetheless guaranteed the Sisters safety. In truth, the Sisters breathing was still ragged, but Shinichi just nodded to reassure everyone else.

You heard her.

Ah, thats good to hear.

Monica sighed in relief, and the boy nodded. Myuhi had moved as soon as he protected Monica and intercepted the mysterious bullet.

The tremor shaking the entire building had stopped, so Myuhi was able to quickly approach the Sister and perform treatment.

The enemy was attacking using incomprehensible means, so she figured it would be better to focus on treating the Sister instead and leave the rest to Shinichi.

Well, what about your side? Myuhi asked.

Its exactly as you can see, Shinichi said.

Thats why she too asked about his situation.

She spoke vaguely because there were other people here, but her intentions got across. Shinichi shook his head, and Myuhi frowned. Myuhi was asking not only about Shinichi and Monica, but also about the attacks. Evidently, Shinichi and Monica were safe, but the fact that he shook his head meant that the attack was not yet over. The fact that he had the leisure to talk now was only because of the evil gods(his) inviolable domain.

What are you chatting so normally for!? You need to treat the hands too! Monica said.

Unu? I dont see any wounds, though. Does it hurt somewhere? Shinichi said.

For better or for worse, Shinichi was the only one who could tell how safe they were right now. Meanwhile, Monica pestered for him to be treated, while Shinichi, in his usual antics, accidentally ended up started a quarrel over that. As for the children, their attention was mostly directed to the Sister, so they didnt know Shinichi and Monicas situation.

Where are you looking at!? It obviously looks hurt!

Myuhi frowned as she supported the Sister. The songstress might sound right, but she just looked like she was up to no good. Those words sounded like an excuse too.

Oh, but my first-aid kit cant do anything about this, and a normal healing skill wont be enough either

The Songstress seriously pondered on what to do about his ghastly right hand.

She knew that that attack earlier was meant for her, but instead of cowering and becoming afraid, she prioritized the person that protected her.

That might have been common sense, but there werent many people that could do it.

And as far as Myuhi was concerned, wasnt that exactly the kind of girls that Shinichi liked?

Wait a moment, youre a student too! Hurry up and heal it yourself already! Monica said.

Shinichi nodded with an amused smile, while Myuhi looked up to the heavens in quiet lamentation, and the children looked at her with an unusual expression. Until now, hed shown next to no interest to her, but that was starting to change.

Okay, but its a serious wound, so Im going to use a skill I normally dont use in front of people, so dont look, okay?

Unaware of Myuhis concerns that were more or less correct, Shinichi said that, and Monica turned to the other direction. But for some reason, she didnt leave his embrace. Shinichi found that curious, but regardless, he tried casting a healing spell and skill on his right to no avail. Clicking his tongue, he used the Divine Words instead.

Go back to normal

!?

Monica shook again, but Shinichi ignored that and just focused as his bloodied hand return to normal like a video being rewound, then he secretly gathered the blood hed spilled.

No matter what, something had wounded him to the point that he needed to go this far just to recover. It annoyed him that he had to rely on the power of the Evil God. He had an inkling what that thing might have been, but none of his guesses were good.

Unbelievable. What are the odds of something like that appearing in my era?

What a terrible thing to use to kill to a lone woman.

The words he said out loud, or the words he said in his mind It was curious which of the two was his true thoughts, but what was certain was that he didnt like this situation.

Sister, you mustnt!

When Myuhis panicked voice called out, Shinichi noticed that the sister had stood up and was now headed toward him. On her face was written a powerful resolve to move.

Huh? W-What!?

Shinichi figured that it would be better for him to be the one to approach her, so he picked Monica up into a princess hug and approached. The children cheered, while Myuhi turned white. Monica was flustered, but she was nonetheless relieved to see that his hand was now better. Shinichi smiled and whispered by her ears.

You cant stand up, right? So obediently allow yourself to be carried.