Chương 85: Chapter 73. Multitasking

Sarah Dreadnaught's Point of View As I led the way to a clearing, to fight this group of terrible cowards, I couldn't help but worry for John. I believe in My Love, but I can't deny that I will always worry. Is this how Mother felt when Father went to a battle without her? As we walked, Asha began to speak to me after seeing the look on my face." Sarah, is there something wrong?"" No, I'm just worried for, My Love." Those words perked the ears of those annoying bugs.

The one to speak to me was that bastard's sister. Lucy, I believe her name was!" My Love? That man is your boyfriend?" I scoffed at her question before answering with pride." Boyfriend? No, we are Betrothed! After this, we plan on Marrying!"" Wait, you demons do things like Marriage?"" What do you mean?" I glared at her when I replied. If she is trying to make fun of my People! It will only mean double the pain for her!" Wait! No! I don't mean to insult you!

It's just that every story we've heard about Diablos, is that you're all a bunch of savages!" I calmed down. I looked at her and responded." Savages don't plan an ambush to take on invaders. You would catch them unawares if you were worth your salt. But hypothetically speaking, what would you deem worse? To lose to a group of equal intelligence and admit you were beaten on the battlefield fairly or, to lose and then try to cover it up by claiming child eating savages simply got lucky." She froze at my question.

While she struggled to answer, the quiet one named Jaime spoke." So, you're saying that demons are intelligent and that Promethia created propaganda to downplay their losses?"" Do what you wish with your assumption. For all you know, I am simply lying to you." Jaime retreated to the athletic girl. Ashley, I think her name was? Then the voice of the worst one began to sting my ears." Enough talk! Where are you taking us! I need to hurry back so we can invade!" She seemed impatient. I wonder why?

I couldn't help but let a smile form on my face. Oh, I must fix this part of myself. If John found out I draw joy from her not knowing he's here, he might hate me! Still, I should use this as a chance to get in her head!" Why are you so impatient? Are you scared something may be taken from you?"" It's none of your business!"" Yes, but you have made it my problem. Not just you, but this entire group! Do you think I can't see you are all in a rush for something? Perhaps to see your parents?

Or, since you all are from another world, You're young and pretty. Perhaps, you wish for someone not to be stolen from you while you toil away, he-" /THUMP! Clang! / Laura attempted to blindside me. Seems I have gotten to her with my chiding. No not just her, the rest of them are all fighting as well. Sharon is fighting Ashley. Cynthia is fighting Lucy. Asha is fighting Jaime." Sarah! I'll help you!" And last but certainly not least, Anna and I will fight Laura! Yes!

The one who let him slip through her fingers because of circumstances she'd rather not fight against! Fighting his soon to be Wives! The irony can almost make me cackle." Sarah... You have the face of a villainess in a children's story right now. Whatever you do, don't show Master that face. He may have an adverse reaction to it."" I know, Anna! But I can't help it! I mean, you understand it, don't you!?" This book's true home is on another platform. Check it out there for the real experience."

The feeling of fighting her? Oh. Yes, I quite relish it." Anna is fired up as well. She's tightened her fist while looking at Laura." What are you both even saying!?"" It's none of your business!" Both Anna and I responded to what she said in unison. Truly, we are built to be his Wives! Now, we turned our attention to the battle. I took the frontline and Anna looked after my back." Anna, I leave my back to you!"" You can count on me, Sarah!" I stood in front of Laura with Anna at my back.

I brought my halberd out from my Mana Storage and Laura drew her mace hanging from her waist. It seems she can enchant it with her powers as a Cleric. Hmm. A Cleric is similar to a Paladin. Why does this irritate me? Regardless of my thinking, Laura launched an attack against me. / Thump! /" Get out of my way!" / Clang! / I smile and parry her blow. Hmm, She's stronger than John... At least in terms of physical strength. I get the feeling John would just outthink her.

He looks so dashing when he's focused on a task... Oh no... I couldn't help but smile thinking of him!" What are you smiling at!?"" Oops." As I was thinking about My Love, Laura tried to smash my skull in. Unfortunately, I can multitask. Thrust! I thrust my halberd at her and see how she would react. She jumps to the left. A poor choice as I feel Anna casting a Spell. Ah, a vine to tangle her leg. She tries to break apart from the vine, but fails. I approach to end the fight.

She fears what the sharp edge of my halberd will do to her. We promised John that we wouldn't kill them. But perhaps an arm? A leg? An ear? She seems to sense my malcontent. She uses a Spell that is similar to John's Holy Bolt and blasts it towards me. / Thoop! /" Disappear!" I dodge the attack. Wow! She can control the trajectory of the Spell. She makes the bolt hit the vine and frees herself. Not bad. She collects herself and begins to channel her mana. I couldn't help but speak to her."

If this is the extent of your Abilities, you'll never see your loved one again."" SHUT UP!" Ah there we go. I've unbalanced her focus. She can't cast her Spell! She's confused. It's my opportunity. / Woosh! / I use a Wind Spell to boost my speed and approach her from behind. In her view, it must seem like I disappeared without a trace! Chop! I strike the back of her neck with enough force to knock her out, but not cause damage.

Even though John has said that they have no relationship now, but somehow, I feel he would be hurt if I said I had injured her." Ack!"

"Hmm?" Even though I've struck her she continues to stand. Hmm? She's mumbling something? I draw my ear closer." N---- Hn--- John.... John..." She is unconscious. Her will is keeping her standing." Hic..." She's crying. It seems she is hurt deeply by this defeat." Don't.... Leave... Me... Please..... I'm.... Sorry....' Hmm. It seems she is truly repenting to some degree. Perhaps. In time, after we enjoy our lives a bit. I'll ask John about how he truly feels about her and move from there? She begins to fall.

Her body has finally given out. Grip! I wrap my arm around her torse and keep her standing, so she doesn't hurt herself. Ah! My arm is around her chest!.... grope... Hmph! I win! It seems she is only competition for Cyn and Sharon! A shame to not be so well-endowed! I'll have to thank my Mom since I take after her!" Sarah, let her lay down on the ground. I'll give her a once over to make sure she's okay."

Noticing that everyone's battles had already finished, I moved Laura to where they were laying the other girls." It seems we're all done!" Cynthia cheerfully stated our complete victory. After Anna had finished giving the girls a once over, I began to issue the commands to be followed from this point on." Now to begin part 2 of the plan. I'll leave you guys to take them to Mom. I'll go and make sure John is okay. Any objections?"" No." Everyone answered in unison.

With that, they took off with the girls in direction of the Northern Border. I began to make my way back. Recounting the plan from a few days ago. After our victory, we were to bring the Hero Party back towards the Northern Border to have my Mom teleport them back to Promethia. John objected to this when the idea of transforming them into mindless spies for Diablos started to gain support. He was so handsome when he stood up to those rough soldiers!

They tried to insinuate that he was actually a sympathizer for Promethia and he refuted every one of their arguments! I was so proud of him! Honestly, if not for Anna being there that night, I don't think I would have allowed him to keep his chastity." Calm down, Girl!"" Mom!" My movements were stopped in their tracks by the sound of my Mom's voice." Are you using your Spell again, Mother?"" Yes, Sarah, I am. I tuned in to check on your Status. Please fill me in! Without the perverse sexual lust!"" Hey!

You jumped into my head! It's your fault on this one! As for our Status. The girls are bringing the Hero Party to the small camp you have South of us. I'm going to check on John, to see if he requires any help! That woman Laura was stronger than expected. I'd like to make sure he can handle the Hero.

"" I see. Continue on. But be careful! I Love you!"" I love you too, Mother.... Also, best not to use this Spell for the first few weeks when I get Married, Mother."" I-- You're almost too much like me..." After that, my Mother disconnected her Spell. I should learn it for the time when we separate. I will miss my Family. It shouldn't be too hard to learn. Ah good! I'm coming up on the clearing! Wait! Why is there fire all over the place?" AH!" That's John's voice! He's in pain! / Woosh!

/ I rush forward using Wind Magic to increase my speed. The scene I stumble on is something out of a nightmare! John is hunched over on the floor about to be cut down! No! I won't allow it!"

"NO!" / Woosh! / I use an Intermediate Wind Spell to blast the strange red-headed man away from John. It seems I have to fight side by side with the Love Of My Life!? What a Blessing and a Curse to have. I'll make sure he survives no matter what!