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

Chapter 356: The enemy of my enemy is my friend

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

"Ah, geez, what's up with that Celestial!?"

On top of a hill far from the abandoned house earlier.

Monica and Lin were in a place where they could barely see the abandoned house.

Lin, puffing out her cheeks to show her displeasure, swung her staff around in a fit of pique. Although the legendary equipment was hitting the ground with a thud, she didn't seem to care at all.

"Normally, would someone suddenly use attack magic!? Wouldn't it be normal to check inside or call out first!?"

"It was the right decision to use my illusion magic just in case."

If it were Rain, it wouldn't be surprising if he had found their location.

Monica, judging this, decided to create illusions of themselves before summoning a second monster to see how things would go.

That judgment was correct.

Rain and his group immediately found their location.

An abrupt surprise attack was indeed unexpected...

Thanks to the cautious Monica, the two of them avoided getting into a predicament.

"I was thinking of hitting them with another monster, but this way, it won't work out well."

"Since they've been attacked once, it seems they're on high alert. It won't be as easy as it has been so far."

"But, didn't that Celestial suddenly attack us? Can we just confirm it's a betrayal now?"

"Yes..."

Monica pondered.

Did Iris thoroughly confirm their presence? Did she recognize them?

It was hard to say.

They weren't acting to be found, and they were minimizing their presence to avoid detection.

However, Iris was perceptive.

She might have known about Monica and Lin and still decided to attack.

She might have cast the attack magic without caring.

"...It's still hard to say right now."

In the end, Monica decided to wait and see.

Looking at the situation, Iris wasn't in the clear.

With a considerable probability, it should be assumed that she had already slipped from their control.

However, Iris was Reez's favorite.

For the sake of her beloved master, Monica didn't want to easily give up on Iris here.

"Let's watch a little longer. It's easy to cut ties, but if we fail by doing so, it'll all be for nothing."

"It's so boring. I want to make that irritating Celestial eat her words."

"Of course, it's essential to be prepared. When the time comes..."

"I get it. I'll do what Monica and the others say."

Lin grinned.

She seemed to be relishing the thought of that moment.

"But, we can deal with that useless one, right?"

"You mean Rain? Yes... If we can eliminate him, we probably should. Fortunately, now is a good opportunity."

Rain's companions were trapped in a dream.

While they weren't completely incapacitated, they were definitely slower than usual.

Their defenses were thin...

Now, it wasn't impossible to deliver a painful blow to Rain.

"Do you have any ideas?"

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend, right?"

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"However, what should we do from now on…"

Having left the abandoned house behind, we walked around the town. We remained vigilant, but there seemed to be no second attack. The enemy was probably being cautious after our surprise attack.

"Lord Rain's companions are still trapped in dreams... the hero is also in a dream... and on top of that, a third force has appeared. The situation is becoming quite chaotic, isn't it?"

"It's giving me a headache..."

"Hehe. Why not just succumb to Alpha's dream?"

"That's not an option."

"Oh? You’re quite clear on that."

Because it won't bring happiness.

"It's rare for Lord Rain to outright deny someone else's ideology or claim."

"This is an exception..."

I've thought it over many times.

But the answer never changes.

I can't find happiness in Alpha's dream.

That’s the only choice.

"If that's the conclusion, then there's only one action left for us to take, isn't there?"

"...Yeah."

Alpha probably won't release us from the dream voluntarily.

And we absolutely won't accept it.

Our claims will never converge and will remain parallel.

In this case, there's only one solution.

We have to break it with force.

"...So that's your decision."

"?!"

Suddenly, a voice echoed from behind, and Iris and I turned around simultaneously.

How long had she been there?

There stood Alpha, with a somewhat lonely, sad expression.

Though surprised at her sudden appearance, upon reflection, the town of Kagune was enveloped by Alpha’s barrier.

In other words, everything was within Alpha's grasp.

As long as we were in this town, our actions were fully exposed.

"It's unfortunate. I had hoped you would understand my ideals..."

"That's an impossible request."

To make everyone happy.

If you only focus on that part, it’s a wonderful idea.

But the method is unacceptable.

Immersing people in a world of happy dreams... that's just escapism.

Turning away from hardships and fleeing to happiness.

"Is escapism really so wrong? Even when faced with hardships, with both body and soul wounded, must we still confront them?"

"If it's temporary, I don't mind. Time to rest is necessary. But if it’s forever, that's different. You stop moving forward, lose the strength to advance... and eventually, you'll just decay."

"Is that so wrong? If one can remain happy until the end, I don't see a problem with it."

"But that won't do. Just because you feel happy doesn't mean you truly are."

"...I don't understand what you're saying, Rain. In the end, it seems we must show who is right through strength."

I've fought and opposed many different people...

But if possible, I didn't want to end up like this with Alpha.

She is pure.

Though her methods are skewed, her actions are based on the desire to help others.

Unlike my previous enemies, she is not evil.

That makes this all the more difficult.

But I can't back down here.

Because I can clearly say that Alpha's way is wrong.

And because I have my own convictions.

So, I'll carry out what I believe is right.

That’s all there is to it.

"Then… let's settle this. I'll be waiting at my castle."

With a bow, Alpha’s figure seemed to dissolve into the air and disappear.

It wasn't the real Alpha, but an illusion.

This was her world. Creating a copy of herself was simple.

We have to confront someone like that.

It's going to be tough.

Not having everyone around makes me quite uneasy...

But to save them, I have to do my best.

"Lord Rain."

"Hm?"

"You seem to be burdening yourself with everything, but don't forget that I am here too."

"...Iris..."

"I will also fight for you, Lord Rain."

"...Thank you."

"Hehe, you're welcome."

Iris smiled gently.

TL Note- Rain is now below Iris in danger index for Monica and Lin....

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