A boy who was disowned because he was second in everything, is unknowingly unmatched

Volume 21

Chapter 2-confrontation

(TL:By Rafael)

I traced the magic to an old, dilapidated mansion.

　

　The yard looked unkempt, and the exterior walls and windows had probably been destroyed by demons. There was nothing clean about the place.

　

　Even so, it was dark because it was built in the shade.

　

　This place was not built for people to live in.

　

　That's what I thought.

"I guess we'll have to go in from the front. You two be careful, okay?"(Cleo)

"Yes, ......!"(Lina)

"I know."(Aruna)

　

　I called out to them, and they nodded.

　

　After confirming this, I slowly opened the front door.

"This is ......."(Cleo)

　

　The first thing I saw was a large chandelier.

　

　It had fallen to the floor and was broken. There were pieces of glass and other debris scattered about, making it look like a labyrinth. I couldn't even see into the back.

　

　After taking the utmost precautions, we went inside. Then...

"What, the door  ......?"(Lina)

　

　At that moment, the front door closed with great force.

　

　Lina hurriedly tried to open it. However, there seemed to be some mysterious force at work. It didn't even budge.

　

　And it wasn't just that door.

　

　I traced the magic and found out.

"Are we completely trapped ......?"(Aruna)

"Yes, there is a warding spell in place."(Cleo)

　

　Aruna seemed to have noticed this as well.

　

　I nodded my head in agreement with him and checked my surroundings.

　

　Even through the broken window, there seemed to be a thick wall of magical power that seemed to be difficult to penetrate.

　

　I should have been on guard.

　

　Until just now, I hadn't been able to detect the slightest hint of magic in the air. Nevertheless, such a powerful magic had been created in a matter of seconds.

　

　I'm pretty sure I know who did it.

"Welcome, my guests."(???)

　

　We didn't seem to be in the mood for that right now.

　

　I looked ahead at the voice and saw a man behind the entrance.

　

　I didn't need to ask his name to recognize him. It must be him.

'Cladio......!'(Aruna)

　

　Aruna said the name in a voice filled with anger.

　

　The man, Cladio Ledin, answered with a twisted corner of his mouth.

"Well, well,  Look who it is, it's the son of the Clefus family. It's been years since I've seen you. How have you been?"(Cladio)

"Don't play dumb with me. Where is Erio? ......!"(Aruna)

"Aruna, calm down!"(Cleo)

　

　Aruna was about to step forward at the agitated tone of voice.

　

　After calming him down, I said to Cladio.

"The first thing I want you to do is to tell me. Why did you--"(Cleo)

"'Why are you doing this?' Is perhaps what you might want to ask."(Cladio)

'..................'(Cleo)

　

　Then the other person interrupted me and said, narrowing his eyes.

　

　When I was silent, Cladio grinned.

"It's a simple question. Haven't we already come to the conclusion that such a thing is possible?"(Cladio)

　

　Then he prefaced it with a few words.

　

　The reason why you have been involved in evil and even made a contract with the demon race. The reason is....

"It's jealousy,"(Cladio)

"Jealousy, you mean ......?"(Aruna)

"...... Aruna."(Cleo)

"You dragged Erio into your petty emotions!　　And you didn't even have the decency to apologize for it!"(Aruna)

　

　The boy knight explodes with emotion.

　

　For him, it was unacceptable.

　

Since several lives had been ruined by Cladio's seemingly ugly emotions.

"I should be sorry ......? That's a funny thing to say."(Cladio)

"What ......?"(Aruna)

　

　But Cladio was not intimidated.

"Why do I need to say sorry? Why do you deny your jealousy? --I'm sure you've all felt it before. You have felt the humiliation of reaching for the unbeatable, the unreachable star, after trying you very best and still not being able to reach it. You, son of Clefus, know exactly what I'm talking about."(Cladio)

"Well, that's ......!"(Aruna)

　

　And then Aruna clammed up.

　

　The other man laughed again, seeing the boy.

"You have to accept it. Jealousy is nothing but power. The young man of the house of Cinderius used hatred as power. In the same way, emotion is power too."(Cladio)

　

　As if immersed in pleasure.

　

　The sound of his laughter made me think.

"That's why I--"(Cladio)

"Don't be silly."(Cleo)

"......?"(Cladio)

"Cleo, ......?"(Aruna)

　I couldn't stand it and said so.

TL Note- Cleo-kun is finally angry 

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Climax is coming 

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