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

Chapter 415: Me too...

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

"…Why?"

I couldn't take my eyes off Rain-san.

Facing my mother alone was reckless enough…

And yet, he wasn't even attempting to attack or defend himself.

Through his actions, he was showing that he bore no hostility.

It was absurd.

Doing such a thing held no meaning.

My mother is a strict person.

She isn’t someone who can be swayed by sentimentality.

No matter how much Rain-san tried to show he had no hostility, she wouldn’t be convinced.

She would hold him accountable for causing this situation and thoroughly eliminate him.

Reconciliation? Understanding?

Impossible.

Rain-san must know that.

He must have felt my mother’s overwhelming hostility, hatred, and intent to kill firsthand.

Under normal circumstances, he should have given up, realizing it was futile.

And yet…

"Urgh… aaagh!!!"

Rain-san, who had already fallen once, stood up again.

His throat must have been burned, leaving him unable to speak properly.

His body was covered in burns—already at the brink of death.

Even so…

"I… won't…!"

Rain-san hadn’t given up on a single thing.

His eyes said it all.

He would persuade my mother.

He would gain her cooperation.

And in the end, he would save the person he wanted to save.

Such unwavering determination shone in his gaze.

"How…"

What an incredible person.

I completely forgot my own position, captivated by Rain-san.

No matter the condition he was in, no matter how dire the situation.

He refused to give up and kept moving forward.

Even if he fell, he wouldn’t let it end there.

He would rise again, crawling if he had to, to accomplish his goals.

He didn't care about appearing pathetic.

Pride?

That didn’t matter.

For someone else’s sake.

That thought alone drove him forward.

"I…"

Watching Rain-san, an indescribable feeling welled up inside me.

Was it really okay for me to just stand here and watch?

To do nothing?

To give up on persuading my mother so easily, go along with the flow, and let Rain-san die…

Was that really okay?

Would I not regret it later?

…Would I still be able to smile after this?

"I…!"

The expectations of being the daughter of the chief.

The pressure from those around me.

Being unable to run away or even voice my weakness.

All these things troubled me…

But now, there was something I could do.

Something only I could do!!!

And that was…

"Mother!!!"

I jumped out in front of Rain-san.

Using my control over fire, I neutralized my mother’s attack.

I saved Rain-san.

"What are you doing, Finia?"

"I-I…"

"That human is an enemy. He is a threat to our village… He must be eliminated here and now."

"Th-that’s… wrong!!!"

"…!?"

It was the first time I had openly defied my mother.

Her eyes widened in shock.

"Because Rain-san… even though he's in such a battered state, he hasn't done anything wrong. H-he’s acting with his whole being, trying to show us that he can be trusted. And yet, refusing to believe him… th-that’s… Mother, you’re the one who’s wrong!"

"…You are still too young to understand the foolishness of humans. There are those who sacrifice themselves for others, but there are also those who trample others with a smile. And in the end, humans… will exploit every race for their own gain. That is the kind of species they are."

"Rain-san… he-he’s not like that!"

"And how can you be so sure? What proof do you have? What convincing evidence leads you to that conclusion?"

Even after witnessing Rain-san in his current state, my mother could still continue attacking him.

Perhaps it was pointless to try to appeal to her with Rain-san's efforts.

Maybe my words wouldn't reach her.

I'm just a weak, helpless child…

I don’t have the strength or the voice to persuade her.

It’s frustrating.

I hate how powerless I am.

But.

But, but, but!!!

I refuse to give up here.

Rain-san never gave up.

Even in this state, he still hasn’t given up.

So I… I won’t give up either!

"I will… I will stand with Rain-san!"

"…!"

I said it clearly and firmly, without hesitation.

Seeing me like that, my mother once again looked surprised.

Ignoring her, I turned my attention to Rain-san and supported him.

His body was scorched and in tatters.

It was a miracle he was still alive, and he probably wouldn’t last more than a few minutes.

But… I wouldn’t allow that.

I won’t let Rain-san die.

I won’t accept it!

"Now… I’ll heal you."

I removed the collar that had been placed on me.

It was a magical device meant to stabilize my powers, which I couldn’t fully control.

But now, it was in the way.

To save Rain-san, I needed to use every ounce of my strength.

"Woof!"

Sakura-chan barked, as if to cheer me on.

Thank you.

I… will do my best!

And so… I summoned flames and enveloped Rain-san with them.

TL Note- Will Finia be able to control her powers?

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