Chương 162: Chapter 45: “The Destroyer Returns After Four Years”

I knew it was like a drop in the bucket, but I transformed into my male form, which excelled in combat power, and braced myself. Without averting my gaze from his freezing eyes, I asked.

"Is the free period over?"

"I intended to watch the situation a little longer, though." He looked visibly displeased. Setting aside the sinister intimidation radiating from his entire body, he looked like a boy sulking because his favorite game was interrupted. In fact, that might be exactly what it is. Even faced with the same eyes and intimidation as back then, my body didn't start trembling miserably. Unlike back then when I was only afraid, I managed to keep my composure even in front of him.

Will, sharp-sightedly catching my state, softened the color of dissatisfaction slightly.

"I see. It seems you've become somewhat decent."

"Four years is enough time to grow a little." Including the fight with him, I've experienced death matches many times. The overwhelming difference in ability between us hasn't been filled even by a hair's breadth, but I don't intend to be inferior in spirit anymore.

"What did you do this time?" When I asked in an accusatory tone, Will let out a sneer.

"Kukuku. That's unexpected."

"What?"

"I have no business with such a boring world with low Tolerance." I couldn't believe his nonchalant and unexpected reply. My voice naturally became stronger.

"Then are you saying you haven't done anything!?"

"That's right. I haven't done anything." I felt some implication in his words, but it didn't feel like a lie itself. A major incident involving the entire world. I had vaguely considered the possibility that he was the culprit again.

"Is that... true?"

"What. If you want something done so badly, I can do it for you right now." With those words, I understood well. He probably really hasn't touched this planet. At least not him personally. If he were plotting something, he wouldn't appear boldly at such a timing when the truth hasn't even been revealed yet. If the mastermind of the "game" appears early and stirs things up, it would ruin the fun. He is a guy who doesn't do such "boring things." That much I can somehow trust....

Since I know he hasn't done anything, it seems better not to provoke him poorly any further. I can't stand to have the world destroyed on a whim. Deciding to shut my mouth, Will now turned a sharp gaze toward Lenks.

"The one I have business with this time is you. Lenks." Support the author by searching for the original publication of this novel. Then, Lenks, who had been watching our exchange silently until then, lifted the corner of his mouth fearlessly. His eyes were not laughing. He was unusually serious.

"Hoh. You brat. What business do you have with me?" Without uttering a word for a while, the two glared at each other. Just with that, the atmosphere seemed to tremble with tension centered on the two. I felt a terrifying illusion that my entire existence would be blown away just by being there. I thought I became a little stronger, but in front of these two, it doesn't help at all. I'm forced to realize it whether I like it or not. Eventually, Will broke the silence.

"It's dull to stay in such a rusty-smelling place forever. Let's change the location." The next moment. My vision suddenly went dark. Ugh—I can't—! I can't breathe! (Hold your breath!) I almost fainted in an instant, but thanks to "Me" calling out, I held my breath and barely held on. Painful! My hand went to my throat instinctively. The movement was strangely fluffy. What!? My whole body is floating—! At that time. There was a "star" reflected in front of my eyes. That is—Elntia—which I saw when I came!

Then, is this— Space —!? By the time I realized it, we were suddenly thrown into pitch darkness. Dangerous! It was good that I put up protection on the spur of the moment. What a bastard! Doing something crazy all of a sudden! But this isn't the time to be saying that. I have to save Yu quickly. 《Survival of the Unfit》 One of the applications of [Rebellion]. I cast an effect that allows survival without problems even in impossible environments. Yu, who was struggling in agony, finally calmed down. Phew.

That was close. Using telepathy, I speak to Yu. 『Yu. Can you hear me? If you can hear me properly, think back to me. 』 『Yeah. I can hear you. That was close. You saved me. 』 While keeping a watchful eye on Will waiting quietly in the back, I sent my thought. 『It seems I have to hold this guy back. I'll give you as much assistance as I can now. Manage somehow with that. 』 『... Got it. I leave Will to you. 』 『Yeah. 』 Immediately, Will interrupted with telepathy. 『Do you think I'll let you do as you please? 』 『Heh.

I'm faster. 』 Instantly, I raise the Tolerance limit and apply assistance so his physical body can withstand it. But since he interfered, I had almost no time to apply it properly. It's just a little comfort. Before Will's evil hand could reach him, I decided to teleport him to yesterday's villa. Yu's figure disappears poof. Unfortunately, this was all I could do. Do your best for the rest. 『... Hmph. Very well. 』 He pointed over there with his finger. In that direction, I could see the red lunar surface.

Will teleported to the moon's surface. I follow immediately after. Landing on the moon, soft sand entangled my feet. Will, standing over there, held up his hand. Gradually, I felt air that shouldn't be there filling the place. When I tried breathing in, there certainly seemed to be oxygen. His [Interference] is quite something after all. It seems to have a much wider range of application than my [Rebellion]. There probably aren't many abilities as powerful as this.

"No one will interrupt us here."

"You want to have a fight with the view of the planet as a side dish, huh?" Behind him floated the planet of memories that had become completely murky. It used to be really beautiful in the past. What and why did it end up like that? I was prepared to go all out, but the reply from Will was somewhat unexpected.

"No. Even if you and I fight, it will only be boring. You know that."

"True. We'll just cancel out each other's abilities, and it would be a dreadfully boring fight." My [Rebellion] and his [Interference] are like a nuisance to each other. There is no doubt that the one who can land a full-power attack cleanly first will win. So if it becomes a fight, we will both do our best not to let that happen. The fight would just drag on unnecessarily and exhaust us. Battles between FabLs with too strong abilities often turn out like that.

Anyway, it seems we won't be fighting here, so I stroked my chest in relief inwardly. Feeling relieved, a question that had been on my mind for a while surfaced.

"I've been wanting to ask you. You were holding back quite a bit in Edel, weren't you?"

"You were holding back quite a bit too, weren't you?"

"If I went all out there, the planet would break. Besides, I was being very careful to protect Yu's friends." Even assuming that premise. The level difference between a FabL and an ordinary person is too great.

"Still, if you really wanted to, you could have erased everyone except me and Jilph in an instant. Am I wrong?"

"I won't deny it." Will shrugged his shoulders somewhat exaggeratedly. I see. There were only rumors of him being a crazy destroyer, but apparently, it's not simply that. There must be some reason why he picks on Yu so much.

"There's no one else here. Let's talk frankly for a bit. I'll keep the inconvenient things secret from Yu."

"... Very well. I also wanted to warn you." Will's gaze pierced me sharply.

"I believe I told you not to spoil Yu, didn't I? Lenks."