Chapter 20
With the battle over, and the clean up well under way .
All the villagers return to the village without anyone missing .
About now would be the time to prepare for a celebration .
With the food at the village being limited, Originally there is no such leeway for such thing, but we obtain sudden extra income . It’s food and liquor from this guys [TL:Empire Soldiers] camp . Both the quantity and quality of the goods are unbelievable good .
For whatever reason, those spectacular nobles came in order to obtain easy military merits and recognition, it seems they also came to sightseeing . No wonder there were 6 nobles with family crests so I thought .
“I have to dispose all of this corpses after all don’t I . ”
While I sighed, I looked at the paved road from the village heading toward the empire .
There is large number of corpses and mountain of casualties here .
“When a person’s body rots, it would become a disease carrier”
If the corpses aren’t handled properly it will cause terrible harm .
When stray dogs and wild birds appear and eat the corpses, they will scatter leftovers that will give off rotten smells and diseases will spread, bringing forth various dangers .
In Siege battle, In order to capture the city the attacker threw the corpses over the wall, it was an effective tactic to deteriorate their health Environment
“This time, I should do it alone”
But if I remain as Syril it won’t end overnight .
In order to dispose of the corpses, I made up my mind to use [Reincarnation Recursion]
To be sure, I use [Perception Expansion] to confirmed there is no Enemy ambush and elves around, then I activate my magic .
“Release, My Soul . From beyond time from the path that was once abandoned, here and now”
Magical power Odo throughout my body activates . My soul trembles .
“My desire is, The Knight who continued to be Virtuous in the world of vanity, That Name is……”
The Former Name . The familiar name is sonorously read aloud .
“Deet！ 【Reincarnation Recursion】!”
My whole body encases in light .
Then my body became the knight encased in platinum armor .
“Level, at 24, the equipment ranked up too didn’t it, As expected after devouring more then 60 people . ”
Under the influence of soul eater my magic power was increased since last time, when I summoned Deet his power seems to be increased as well .
“With this, the cleaning up will soon be over”
While I breath of sigh of relief, I approach the corpses .
“[Item Box]”
I active the inherit magic of Deet [Item Box] . I store and separate the equipment and the bodies of the dead .
I repeat this work while I go around disposing the corpses one by one
[Item Box] with exception of living things, it can store anything, up to 4000 kg .
“This guy is still alive . ”
I cut the head off the soldier that was writhing because of the poison .
Doing that, the head flies, and in that moment it turned into a corpse that can be stored in the item box .
At the same time, I put [Soul Eater] into operation, the blue light was sucked into my body .
It was the reproduced of my special ability during my game era, this ability to devour the soul of the person I kill and use it to strengthen my soul and raise my magic power .
In my judgment, the ratio of soldiers that were dead and the ones still writhing because of poison is 1:1
Well, it is sort of that thing . You won’t die easily from one shot that didn’t hit any vital points . Really, there should be more soldiers that I failed to kill . but it seems like because they can’t take the pain anymore they cut their own throat with their own hand .
Although I think this is cruel, but if we didn’t let them suffer at least this much, we cannot say were making them powerless . [TL:If you have better wording for this sentence please comment on it . ]
I kill the soldiers, to release them of their suffering .
We cannot ransom an ordinary soldier, but there might be a possibility of selling them off as a slave, but until there is a country willing to buy them, that way is inaccessible .
Since it would be not profitable, I turn them into my magic power .
“Its about time the item box is full, huh”
As expected, with the [Item Box] limit of 4000 kg with just 40 people included their equipment it become full .
The number of soldier was over 500 . There is no way I would able to finish all of it .
“I should dispose of it first”
While I let out a sigh, I enter the forest .
In there, was a large hole with a diameter and depth of 20 m covered with a lid .
This is something that I made while I was taking the form of a Dwarf . This was not just a hole, rather the walls were reinforced with brick . In there, one by one I drop the corpses from the Item Box .
I ignored the awful sounds the bodies made when they fell in there .
“ And this equipment will be kept in storage . ”
Because metal was used for the equipment it is valuable . With no mine in the surrounding area, To obtain it could we buy it…? Stealing it might be the only way . In regards to the armor made from the empire’s iron manufacturing technology, If I don’t keep it carefully…
While thinking, I line up the armor in my workshop . I thought about how big my workshop was .
Silently, I make round-trips between the mortuary, workshop and the battlefield .
I drove away a stray dog along the way, and various troubles, but around the 10th round-trip, it became clean in its own way . Blood was still splattered everywhere, but the rain will wash it away .
“Even so, I did eat a lot didn’t I . ”
In the end, I carry out finishing blows to around 200 people and activate [Soul Eater] .
Because there are not many opportunities to consume such number of people, I feel lucky . But there is still not enough magic power . If only I could store just a little more magic power, I can summon another personality which was more powerfull .
“I can’t huh, I must be too excited . ”
I calm myself down by talking to myself .
The elves were allowed to win today .
The most reliable method is for me to make a surprise attack and annihilate the enemy .
Against 500 opponents, I have dealt with that already .
If I didn’t take it upon myself this time, From here on out I have to focus .
There will be times they will be attacked when I am not there . When that time comes they must defend the village with their own power . If they can’t do that then there is no meaning to it .
That is why, this attack was a good level to be utilized as moderate practice .
“The trash was put in order, Should I negotiate next?”
I Dispel [Reincarnation Recursion] and return to Syril form, then I rush to the first noble I shot at the start of the battle .
Different from ordinary disposable soldiers, these guys have information and can be turned into money, I have to collect it carefully .
It would be good if they don’t commit suicide .
[hiii, hiii, hiii, ]
[Aaaaa… Aa…]
When I arrive, The most important man that was giving the introduction early on was on the ground after getting kicked by his horse, his arm was bent a the strange way, but at least he is still alive .
That person who seems like an adjutant is also okay .
Unfortunately, 2 of the 4 remaining noble are dead . Because they can’t endured the pain from the poison arrow they committed suicide .
Pulling the arrow out out of the commander, blood erupted out .
While the arrow is stuck not very much blood leeks out, but when you remove it a large quantity of blood just spout out .
Since he is dying if he lost too much blood I use [Healing] and the wound closes up .
“I want to erase the poison Immediately, but since it is dangerous please forgive me”
It takes a lot of physical strength to detoxify, by strengthening the immune system . For example When you have a cold your temperature raises, and your whole body gets fatigued, but this is because the immune system inside your body is fighting the virus .
When you Intentionally accelerate it with magic, naturally the pain and side effect will also double . It might be bearable during peace time, But if I do that to weakened nobles I may find it difficult to try . From my chest I take out Antidote Pill and Painkiller and stuff it into the commander mouth .
Since the poison coated on the arrows are also used in torture, I made several antidotes for it .
That moment I stuff it into his mouth his eyes become wide and made a relief face .
If you drink this Antidote the poison will disappear in half a day .
“Now I should make him sleep”
Because of sympathy, I shake his brain and he lose his consciousness
I do the same with the remaining 3 people, After giving them the medicine they lose consciousness . From this, when they wake up the poison will be gone .
“Well, I screw up . I should not dispel [Reincarnation Recursion] Deet yet”
I let out a heavy sigh while looking at the bodies of the two nobles that committed suicide .
I diligently strip the armor and dispose the corpses .
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I threw all the corpses that needed to be disposed of into the hole in the forest, I took the oil the empire army brought that is used to keep themselves warm and I poured it freely .
When I confirm that the corpses are soaked in oil, I send sparks scattering from the flint .
Furthermore, I send air summoned with wind mana to strengthen the fire .
Of course I did not forget to control the wind so the smoke doesn’t come to where I am .
The stench of a burning human, with oil mixed with smoke poured on ones self, it make ones body sticky and unpleasant . But when carefully processed in this way, it will become harmless .
In the past, Epidemics were caused by the corpses that were left alone, The outbreak of Large-scale harmful insect seems to have been feared as the curse of the dead .
“Don’t think bad of me . If you guys won, the ones who would been in there would have been us . ”
That is war . To project one’s dignity the only choice is to fight and win .
This time, we just happened to be stronger is all .
I quietly watch the swaying flames of the burning the corpse, I pray, so that I will never see this flame again, yes, while praying .
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I finish disposing of the corpses, then strip the armor off the 3 still living nobles and shoulder carry them .
In my daily life, In addition to training my body using magic, I am able to use body reinforcement magic power . In order to receive ransom money, I have to give them respectful treatment, I cannot leaving them as they are now, I must carry them diligently in this way .
[TL: I didn’t know if the author is typo or the adjutant didn’t count as a noble . but in the raw it really said he only strip 3 nobles armor]
“Chief Syril! Is it really OK for you to tidy up on your own?”
“We will help too!”
When I came to the entrance of village, my childhood friend Rick together with the strongest muscle man Roreu came dashing to me .
I had ordered them to return to the village, they said they wanted to help, but I refused because I didn’t want them to see me in Deet’s form .
In the end, Unless they think that they won with just elf power they will not lose confidence, I do not want to show the villagers my form when I am not an elf .
[TL: I am tired to say Roreu as the strongest man so I will use strongest muscle man like how my predecessor do . Since it is more accurately but weird as a sentence(for me at least)]
“It’s already done . All that left is only putting these big shots into their prison cells and tucking them in . ”
“Seriously?”
“That is a lie right? There is no way the corpse disposal was finished and in two hours no less?”
Roreu and Rick look at me with suspicious eyes .
There is no way I wouldn’t understand their feeling, in that case I want to say “come and take a look by yourself” but because the celebration is going to start soon, if I said that it would be pathetic .
“Well, it is me you know”
That is why I to them explain it frankly, and the two of them smile wryly .
“Well Chief Syril does finish everything he does…”
“Thinking about what Chief Syril does using common sense would be strange . Well then, Chief, let’s hurry back to village, the festival won’t begin without you . ”
“There is no need for me to be there, right . ”
“We cannot allow that, It cannot start without the lead role right, We’ll carry these guys(nobles) . ”
When they said so, Roreu and Rick carry the nobles and disappear into the village .
Once, I return to my house pour water on myself change my clothes and head toward the town square .
“Chief!”
“Finally the lead role came . ”
“Here, Here, all the food already been prepared!”
When I arrive at the square, Everyone immediately rushes toward me .
If there are elves that are celebrating the victory, there are also going to be Elves that are frightened because they killed people for the first time .
For now, I can only be glad that nobody died in the end .
Beside me, a girl one year younger then me with a blushing face came to give me a plate she was carrying that had small portions of cuisine on it . I take a dried meat and bread were seasoned with vinegar liberated from the soldiers, this is a little extravagant .
“Thank you, I will accept it”
“by… by all means . Chief Syril, uhh umm, I, call me Kona . ”
I can’t really call Kona a beauty, but she is cute-like girl with a short hair .
That child came to me with a flushed face to introduce herself .
I am probably popular right? Being the hero of the village and a young chief as well .
“I know . it’s small village after all . ”
I smile at Kona who was blushing with embarrassment .
And, Kona froze with smoke coming out from her head .
“Which reminds me, what about Lucie? From earlier I searched but I couldn’t find her . ”
“umm, about that, Lucie is preparations for the dance…”
However, Because there is no way I can accompany her, I change the topic, she still gave me an answer while stuttering .
Some how, today will be kagura-like dancing .
the shrine maiden’s dance the kagura is the height of the celebration
Lucie’s family is the house that inherited the dance for generations .
Having said that, it has been never be shown after this village ruled by Empire .
The last time I saw it was when Lucie danced it together with her mother, when she was 9 years old .
At that time the dance rather than being beautiful, it gave an impression of cute .
I become uneasy whether Lucie remembers the dance properly
[TL: kagura: ancient shinto]
“A special stage, huh…”
In the center of village square, even though it was simple, a stage was installed .
The villagers that were good with musical instruments sitting down at there with Elf traditional instruments such as flute .
Three women came out from the stage wings .
Two of three women have a big cloth that was covering the other woman .
The two women are veterans that manage various traditions and customs at the village . So it should be Lucie that is covered by the cloth .
“We will perform the dance of sunlight . Lucie will act as Shurano-sama tonight”
The woman holding the cloth make an announcement and then the two let go of the cloth .
Lucie that was hidden beneath the cloth is revealed .
I was at loss for words at how beautiful Lucie had become .
Lucie was dressed in ceremonial cloth . that was once worn by her mother . Even if Elves lose their pride, they will continue to keep these clothes hidden .
The mysterious clothing was made with several stacked layers of thin, brilliant, translucent cloth .
It produced an enchanting silhouette .
To add to today, Lucie put on thin make-up that accentuated that girl’s cuteness .
When You polish the highest grade raw material does it become like this too?
The other elves is also did the same, they stopped eating and whispering to watch Lucie .
“From this, I will become Shurano-sama, then, I will dance…”
With Lucie’s word the music starts to play and the dance begins .
This dance is no ordinary dance .
This was a reproduction of the founder of this village, Shurano-sama, and has since been handed down from ancient times .
The time when demon king still exist and creating demon .
It was an era when the demon still existed and demons were being born .
This story is when he defeated the demon king and saved the world, along with the Archmage, they sealed the demon king and he was never revived again .
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