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

Chapter 258 Awakening

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

Everyone was hurt.

Kanade, Tania, and even Rain.

Because of the wicked hero, they had suffered terribly.

Why would they do such a thing?

Why can they laugh?

We haven't done anything...

"Ugh!"

Before, I was captured by humans.

I was just scared and crying, unable to do anything.

But now, it's different.

It's decisively different from back then.

I felt anger towards the wicked hero.

My head was boiling.

My heart was burning.

Unforgivable.

Unforgivable.

Unforgivable.

I was really angry.

"But..."

What can I do?

If what that person said is true, the magic lock on my neck can be removed immediately.

Then I can use my power.

But...

I don't have the strength.

I can't defeat the wicked hero.

So, what about helping everyone?

...That's difficult too.

An invisible wall like a barrier surrounds us.

If I use the subspace, I think I can pass through without a problem.

But with my current power, I can only save one person at a time.

Even if I help one person...

In the meantime, the remaining people will suffer.

Worse, they might be angry at me for doing something reckless, and the hero could...

No, no, no! I don't want that!

I've learned to smile.

It's all thanks to everyone.

But if everyone were gone...

I don't think I could smile again.

"Ugh..."

What should I do?

What should I do?

What should I do?

I desperately try to think, but I don't know what to do...

Tears come to my eyes because of my own incompetence.

"Nina, it's okay."

Tina in the birdcage reaches out through the gap and pats my head.

"Tina..."

"We'll protect Nina."

"But I..."

"Rest assured. Not only Nina but everyone."

"Ugh..."

"I won't let anyone take away what's important to Nina."

Even at a time like this, Tina encourages me.

Me, who can't do anything...

"Nya, Nina, you don't have to worry... Ugh!?"

"At least... Kuh... I'll figure something out soon!"

Kanade and Tania laugh.

Even though it must be very painful and tough...

But they're laughing to not worry me.

"Nina, hold yourself together. In times like these, breaking down mentally is a defeat."

"Mind... is..."

"We are the strongest kind. We're not the kind of beings to be caught in such a trivial trap! We'll show a brilliant turnaround soon. Not giving up is crucial!"

"Not giving up..."

Sora and Luna's words stimulate my heart.

If my heart breaks, I lose.

That's right, I thought.

If I give up, everything ends there.

But...

Everyone hasn't given up.

Even in this situation...

Even if they feel pain, even if it's tough, they haven't given up at all.

Rain is the same.

Still desperately fighting.

And me?

...I was trying to give up.

I can't do anything...

I don't have the strength...

My heart was about to break.

"I..."

I thought I had become strong.

Meeting everyone, being able to smile...

Being able to use various powers as a divine being...

Because of that, I thought I had become strong.

Thought... I was mistaken.

"I still..."

The truth is, I haven't really become strong.

Still weak.

No different from when I was bullied by humans.

Because I easily gave up.

My heart was broken.

"But... but!"

It's not over yet.

I can start over.

I can stand up.

I still can!

"Nina...? What's wrong?"

Tina seems to have noticed the change in me and looks at me with a puzzled expression.

To her, I smile.

"It's okay..."

"Huh?"

"I always... just got help from everyone. So... this time, I'll help everyone!"

I reach for the magical lock around my neck.

"Nina, that's...!? But, what are you going to do at this timing? With Nina's power..."

"I know..."

With my current power, I can't save everyone.

So, what should I do?

The answer is simple.

I need to become strong.

Discard the weak me...

And have a strong heart.

Just that.

"It's okay, I'll become strong."

"Nina...?"

"Next to everyone, next to Rain... I want to stand proudly, side by side. Become strong... strong, I'll become!"

I take a deep breath.

Then, I exhale slowly.

I repeat this a few times to calm my mind.

I can feel my heart settling like a still water surface without ripples.

It's okay... I can do it.

Say goodbye to the weak me.

Become a strong me.

I will!

"Here I go...!"

I put strength into my hands and remove the magical lock.

It's like the metamorphosis of a butterfly breaking free from its captive cocoon...

"!!!!!!"

My body was enveloped in light.

TL Note- Now it's time for the butterfly to make a storm.

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