Chapter 53: Following
The Butterfly of Sunflowers felt quite disappointed as she watched Emerald Star leave. She had thought that Emerald Star would understand, but she didn’t expect her to be such a shallow-minded person.
“It’s time!” Shating Iron Sword raised his worn-out shield and broad-bladed sword, showing an unwavering gaze.
Hearing Shating Iron Sword’s growl full of battle intent, the other two immediately assumed a combat stance, facing the monster’s figure head-on for victory!
Even if it’s such a monster, even if they are about to die the next moment, as long as they can hold on, it’s victory!
“Ah ah ah ah!!”
The three of them let out their final roar, and the enraged ogre lord responded with a fatal blow raised high in the air!
Under this blow, they had absolutely no chance of survival!
Boom!
Like an explosion echoing on the mountaintop, the three of them, who thought their vision would soon be engulfed in darkness, found themselves miraculously unharmed, while the towering figure in front of them slowly toppled over.
Bang!
It was the sound akin to a boulder falling, and the three, who took a long time to react, heard behind them a voice filled with complex emotions.
“You… why…”
“Senior!” The first to react was the Butterfly of Sunflowers. She cried tears of joy, as if she had found great support, and suddenly she couldn’t summon any strength, collapsing to the ground. Similar to her reaction was Wind Slash Ghost. Once dressed extravagantly, he now bore no resemblance to his former self. Only Shating Iron Sword remained standing there, wearing a smile as if everything had gone as expected.
“You all…”
Tyr held Dragon Slayer in his arms, looking at the ogres scattered across the ground and the three heavily injured individuals, feeling a strange sense of emotion stirring within him.
“I’ve clearly told you that you could leave. Why did you have to fight to this extent?”
“Because Senior was also fighting desperately inside, we couldn’t let these guys interfere with Senior,” Wind Slash Ghost’s words made Tyr’s heart leap.
“But we only met by chance?”
“Yes, senior, I’ve made up my mind. I, Wind Slash Ghost, real name, Canava Kredimi, am willing to become your follower, to clear the way for you! Even though we’ve just met by chance, your charisma is enough to make me surrender!” The man named Canava knelt halfway before Tyr, his words sincere, devoid of any falsehood as Tyr perceived.
And the second to kneel was the Butterfly of Sunflowers. Ignoring her own disheveled appearance, she lowered her head and said in a clear voice, “I, the Butterfly of Sunflowers, real name Xanli Mittel, am willing to become your follower.”
The last to kneel was the man who had always persevered. He set down his giant sword and shield, placing his right hand on his chest as he spoke slowly. “I, Shating Iron Sword, real name Dio Markrain. Am willing to become your follower.”
“Hehe…” The Dragon Slayer lying in Tyr’s arms emitted a light laugh, his gaze curious as he observed Tyr, eager to see his reaction.
However, Tyr did not display his usual modesty or nervousness. Instead, he spoke with a slightly serious expression.
. “Well then, let’s start with the first question. Shating Iron Sword, you belong to another mercenary group. I won’t always be here. Even so, do you still wish to follow me?”
“Yes, after returning, I will immediately resign from the mercenary group and be willing to follow Senior anywhere.”
“……Well then, Wind Slash Ghost, you’ve always been a lone mercenary, naturally having reasons for not wanting to be bound. Following me, however, will impose another layer of shackles on you, which may make you uncomfortable.”
