The beast tamer exiled from the hero’s party and the cat eared girl from the strongest race meet

Chapter 259 Reversal

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"Wha-what's happening...!?"

Suddenly, light overflowed within the pyramidal cage.

Both I and the knights, and even Arios, seemed taken aback by the unexpected turn of events. With surprised expressions, everyone uniformly halted their movements.

The intense light flooded the space, dyeing the world in white to the point where keeping one's eyes open became impossible.

"Ugh...!? Is everyone okay!?"

What is happening?

Is everyone alright!?

Soon after, the light gradually dimmed. The white world began to take on colors. Eventually, the light completely subsided.

To confirm what had happened, everyone in the vicinity turned their attention to the pyramidal cage.

And then...

"Huh!"

There was a figure that seemed to be Nina, but now an adult?

Hair shining like bundled golden light, fox ears emerging from it.

Her body had grown significantly, transitioning from a girl to an adult. In terms of appearance, she looked almost the same age as Kanade and Tania. No, perhaps she was even older than them. There was a unique atmosphere that only adults possessed.

As if to affirm her identity as Nina, her hair ornament and clothes remained the same. However, the three tails she used to have had increased to nine. Despite being fluffy, they now extended smoothly, giving off a mature vibe.

"What!?"

Perhaps, I and my companions were the most surprised.

That small Nina... had transformed into an adult!?

We, along with Arios, were left dumbfounded, forgetting the situation we were in.

Among us, Nina was the first to move.

"Huh!"

She swung her hand as if cutting through the air. Corresponding to that movement, a door to another dimension connected.

There were a total of six doors, including herself, and Nina jumped into the alternate dimension with everyone.

Arios, who witnessed this, had a shocked expression.

"What...!? Ridiculous, why can she use her powers!? And that kid's transformation, what in the world...!?"

Ignoring the surprised Arios, an alternate dimension opened behind me.

Kanade, Tania, Sora, Luna, Tina.

And Nina.

My precious companions showed themselves.

Everyone, seemingly unable to catch up with the sudden turn of events, had a dazed expression.

"Uh... everyone, I'm glad. Just wait a bit... okay?"

"Nya, Nyan...? Nina... what's going on?"

"Yeah, it's me... you know."

Nina smiled and then made a dignified expression.

"Nnnnn, nnuuuu... nnuuu!"

Nina inserted her hand into the alternate dimension and pulled out what seemed to be a key to the magic lock, shining with a golden light.

The knight who was supposed to have the key hastily searched his pocket.

"Here. It's the key."

"Ah, thank you..."

While receiving the key, Kanade, still in a daze, unlocked the magic lock. Tina, Luna, Sora, and Tania were freed as well.

"Nina, what is this form...? And that power..."

It should have been impossible for Nina's power to teleport multiple people simultaneously. Moreover, pinpointing the key to the magic lock from among a large number of people in such a vast space in such a short time... that too should have been impossible.

However... why?

"I don't really know. I just wanted to help everyone... I wished for power, and when I strongly wished for it, this happened."

"Hmm... perhaps Nina has 'awakened,'" Luna said while treating Kanade and Tania with magic.

"Awakened...?"

"It's a rare phenomenon among our strongest kind. It allows skipping various processes and evolving. It can gain the same power as when matured. That's what we call 'awakening.'"

"I've never heard of that... I didn't know."

"It's a somewhat unbelievable legend, so it can't be helped. But, I never thought Nina would actually awaken... oh!"

As Luna spoke, she was hugged by me and turned over. Not just Luna, Kanade, Tania, Sora, Nina, Tina... I hugged everyone.

"I'm glad... really glad..."

"Nya... Rain."

"Being able to see everyone again... and that everyone is safe... I'm really glad...!"

"Good grief... Rain is a crybaby. Men shouldn't easily shed tears, you know?"

"Tania, that can't be helped. Because... we are also extremely happy. Honestly, I'm so happy that I might cry... sniff."

"Looks like Luna is a crybaby too. By the way... sorry for causing you worry. But Sora believed that we would meet Rain again."

I believed too.

I never thought about giving up...

I had sworn to definitely save everyone.

Yet...

Sometimes, fear threatened to overwhelm my heart.

What if I couldn't meet everyone like this...?

Thinking that, I felt like I was going mad.

So, now...

Being able to reunite with everyone safely... makes me happy.

"Rain-sama.... It's okay now. There, there... You did your best on your own. It must have been tough. But, it's okay now... It's okay... There, there, there."

Tina patted my head.

It felt very comforting.

It was like being held by my mother... I remembered my late mother.

I want to soak in this warmth forever, but...

It can't be like that.

"Darn it... Kill them! Everyone, attack! Kill them all!!!"

Arios, who had regained his senses, gave the command.

In response to his voice, the knights also regained their composure, drew their swords, and attacked.

"...Sorry, but I won't let you do that."

A third party's voice interrupted.

At the same time, something flew towards Arios to bite him.

Arios struck it down with his sword, glaring into the distance.

"Who is it!? Who's interfering with me!?"

"Do you say something like, 'At times like this, I don't give my name,'?"

"Stop acting cool and get to the point, will you?"

There stood...

"Axe! And Cell too!?"

Ax and Cell were standing there.

"Hey, seems like something big is going on."

"We came to help."

"Why... both of you..."

"Tch. If you were planning on doing something like this, you should have told us properly back then. We almost missed joining the battle."

"Probably thought you didn't want to involve us, right? But isn't that a bit too suspicious?"

"...Thank you."

Feeling their thoughts, I almost cried unintentionally.

That's how happy I was...

And how reliable they were.

"Darn it, why are adventurers like you going against me!? I'm a hero! A presence to be respected! I'm different from you all!!!"

"Hah, there's no way we can respect someone like you. Look in the mirror and say that."

"We've already informed His Majesty about this place. It's over."

"Don't mess around! I won't be hindered by insects like you! Kill them!!!"

The enemies were countless.

Since they were just following orders, we couldn't kill them.

Furthermore, Arios and his companions were there.

The situation of being in a desperate situation didn't change.

But...

I no longer felt like I would lose.

The future where we collapse on the ground is unimaginable.

Fear disappeared, anxiety dispersed... Only hope remained.

"Now, everyone... let's go!!!"

"Ooooh!!!"

TL Note- Time for Rain's counterattack. 

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