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

Chapter 330 In the shadow

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

"..What a foolish hero."

While Arios and Reez were engaged in a secret conversation...

Someone was secretly watching them.

It was Iris.

Using magic, she was covertly observing the situation inside the room. Incidentally, it wasn’t summoning magic, just regular magic. Being one of the strongest species, she could at least do that much.

"Honestly... has he not considered the possibility that he's being deceived? No, he must have at least thought about it. Even if he's being deceived, he plans to use the other party... is that what the hero is thinking?"

Even so, Iris thought it was foolish.

Even if he planned to use them... hadn’t he considered the possibility of being used in return? Hadn’t he considered the possibility that the other party might be more cunning?

"Well, he probably hasn't thought that far. If he had, he wouldn't be going along with Reez's proposal."

Iris sighed in exasperation.

The idea that Reez aimed for coexistence with humans was a blatant lie. There couldn’t be such a demon. It was merely a convenient excuse to make Arios an ally. To think he couldn’t even see through such a simple lie...

That hero might not last as long as expected, Iris thought.

"It doesn’t matter what happens to that hero. The problem is... me. It’s about time I decide my own path."

She didn’t harbor feelings of wanting to exterminate all humans. The hatred for humans hadn’t disappeared, but...

However, she now knew that there were humans like Rain. Kind-hearted humans existed. Knowing that, she couldn’t live solely for revenge anymore.

Therefore, she wouldn’t side with Reez. She was currently with Reez just to repay Rain by gathering some information about Reez. There was no other reason.

"Still, things aren’t going so smoothly."

Reez didn’t completely trust Iris. Partly because Iris had not given a definitive answer about joining them...

More than that, it was because Iris’s attitude had changed. Previously, she had no hesitation in killing humans. In fact, she did it with joy.

But the current Iris was different. She hadn’t killed any humans. More than that, she was avoiding any interaction with them.

With such an attitude, it was no wonder she couldn’t gain Reez's trust, but there was nothing she could do about it. The desire for revenge within Iris had vanished completely after her battle with Rain. She no longer had the desire to kill humans indiscriminately as she had before.

Meeting Rain had changed Iris. No, it would be more accurate to say she was made to change.

To change the heart of one of the strongest species... Rain had that kind of power. Iris thought so.

"Still, it’s troubling."

She wouldn’t side with Reez, but she couldn’t ask Rain to accept her as an ally either. Of course, she truly wanted to travel with Rain. It would be so much fun.

But after everything she had done, how could she face him? And...

"I am... not like Rain."

She had already killed many people. Unlike Rain, her hands were stained with blood.

Before, she hadn’t cared about that at all... but now it bothered her greatly. Compared to Rain, she felt like a hopeless being.

"Ah... things are not going well. But I should think there’s no more time for hesitation."

She had been with Reez for quite a while. Reez would soon want an answer from Iris. Though she didn’t pressure her, she was surely waiting for Iris’s decision. And she probably had some inkling of Iris’s true intentions.

What would happen if she didn’t become their ally? Naturally, she would be eliminated.

"I have no intention of losing, but... no, that human seems troublesome."

Iris considered Monica to be more dangerous than Reez.

In terms of sheer combat power, Reez was undoubtedly superior. It was rare for a single human to possess greater combat ability than a demon.

However, Monica exuded an unsettling aura. It was the kind of presence that instinctively made one feel she should not be made an enemy... such a sense of danger.

"Hello."

While Iris was lost in thought, Reez arrived. It seemed the meeting with Arios had concluded. Seeing the satisfied smile on Reez's face, it appeared that she had succeeded in making Arios an ally.

"Good day. How did things go with the hero?"

"Yes. He promised to join us."

"Is it just a verbal promise?"

"I don't think so... well, in any case, Arios has no way to turn back now. There's no path for him other than to stay with us."

"I see."

"So... I would like to hear your answer soon, Iris."

Here it was.

Iris grimaced internally. Of course, she didn't show it on her face.

"Yes, I believe I'm ready to give you an answer soon."

"Can I look forward to it?"

"Yes, of course."

"I'm relieved to hear that. But... before that, I have a task for you."

"A task?"

"Yes, a task."

Reez smiled warmly.

Iris felt a sense of foreboding.

"It seems a new hero has appeared recently."

"A new hero... not Arios?"

"No, a different human. I've heard it's a female hero."

Is it a change of generations? Iris wondered. It was rare for a hero to be replaced unless something significant happened...

Well, considering what Arios had done, it was understandable, Iris thought.

"And what about this new hero?"

"I want you to kill her."

"...Excuse me?"

The blunt request made Iris involuntarily let out a dumbfounded sound. However, Reez's expression remained unchanged. Still smiling, she repeated the same words.

"Kill the new hero."

"...Why?"

"Isn't it obvious? Because she is a hindrance to us demons."

"That is..."

"Of course, there will be other hero candidates. Even if we kill one, another will appear. However, since this one was chosen next, her quality should be inferior. It will also take time for a new hero to emerge. Killing her now will not be a loss."

It was a reasonable argument.

While Iris thought so, she also felt a bitter taste in her mouth.

She was being tested.

Reez had likely run out of patience with Iris's reluctance to act decisively. If she killed the new hero, all would be well. If she failed, she would be discarded.

Considering this, Iris hesitated in her response.

"I..."

After a long moment of hesitation, Iris softly opened her mouth.

TL Note- What will Iris choose?

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