ALL NOVEL chapter 25
25. The Motives of the Serpent Knight
But now clearly wasn’t the time to think about all those unnecessary things.
So, while nervously watching the Serpent Knight in the distance, Wu Yue took a moment to run over to Bai Yu’s side, saying to her:
“You should be okay, right? Are you hurt anywhere? I might be able to treat you!”
“…It’s just pain, the wound isn’t serious for now…”
Bai Yu shook her head in response.
Then she continued:
“Be careful, that weirdo is called the Serpent Knight. I’ve never seen it before… and it’s strong.”
“…If possible, we need to avoid fighting it right now.”
“Ah? Can’t the two of us take it on?”
“…”
“…It killed the negative beasts and the puppet officers as soon as it appeared.”
After a moment of silence, Bai Yu said.
“With our current strength… it might still be a bit difficult to deal with it.”
“And because I fought with the negative beasts before it came, I was ambushed.”
“So… I’m not in good shape.”
“…”
So the situation is that dire.
…If only she had come a little earlier, otherwise it wouldn’t have turned into what it is now.
Thinking bitterly to herself, Wu Yue led Bai Yu back while turning her head to say:
“Then, I’ll take you to a safe place! Let’s go to… You Yu’s side, let him take care of you… or if you can, you can go by yourself!”
“…Mm.”
Nodding, Bai Yu seemed to agree with her plan, but didn’t notice the change in Wu Yue’s expression.
Then she remembered something and asked:
“What about you? What will you do afterward?”
“…I have to stay here and take it down.”
After glancing at the Serpent Knight, Wu Yue said firmly.
After all, she wouldn’t naively think that this Serpent Knight would give them a moment to breathe, or refrain from attacking them.
If after escaping with Bai Yu, this snake knight starts causing destruction and targeting ordinary people, what should be done?
She didn’t want to see such a situation arise.
So… even if he is very powerful, she must stay and fight.
As long as there is a glimmer of victory, she will strive for it.
“……”
“Then I must…”
“I won’t let you stay.”
Before she could finish, Wu Yue interrupted Bai Yu’s words.
“Although you are quite annoying… the reason you’ve become this way is because of them, right?”
“Before, You Yu advised me… to communicate with you, to cooperate with you.”
“And then… to fight side by side, it’s better than being alone.”
“If there’s a chance, it’s best to become friends.”
Saying this, Wu Yue looked towards the snake knight in the distance, who was also watching them.
“That day… after thinking for a long time, out of my own will, I decided.”
“To be friends with you, this annoying guy.”
“……”
“So, if it’s because of them that you’re so annoying…”
“I will help you defeat them.”
“But if you die… then defeating them would be meaningless.”
“But…”
“There’s no but about it!”
Seeing Bai Yu still frowning and wanting to argue, Wu Yue became a bit anxious and said:
“I just don’t want to see anyone get hurt, anyone… die, even you, this annoying guy, understand?!”
“If you understand… then hurry up and leave! Go to You Yu!”
“Otherwise… I might change my mind…”
“……”
“Mm.”
After a moment of silence, Bai Yu looked at Wu Yue standing in front of him, nodded, and then turned around and “escaped.”
Without hesitation, at great speed.
Seeing this scene, the snake knight who had been watching quietly from the side, without interrupting them, felt a mix of emotions, both sighing and secretly relieved, and said:
“Tut, tut, tut… What a selfless act, huh? You must be that magical girl who appeared not long ago, right? Have you already found your own ‘ideal’? To protect everyone?”
“Hmm… With this ‘wish’ of yours, you might just become quite powerful. I hope you won’t disappoint me…”
“…Tch! What’s your character setting, ‘battle fanatic’? As if it matters whether you disappoint me or not… If you’re going to fight, just get on with it and stop wasting so many words!”
Hearing the words of the Serpent Knight, Wuyue snapped to attention, turning to fix her gaze on him.
As she stared at him, she began to contemplate what she should do next, how she should attack!
There was a hint of panic, but she managed to calm herself!
After all, during her days as a magical girl, she had discussed her combat methods with Youyu, such as how to deal with different enemies and how to fight against foes of similar or larger size.
And this time was the perfect opportunity to test the results of their discussions!
“Whew—”
Since it was her first battle against a humanoid monster, she took a defensive stance for safety, refraining from initiating an attack, waiting for him to reveal an opening.
Though she wasn’t sure if this would work… at least the risk wouldn’t be too great.
“Well then… bring it on!”
She said this in her heart, summoning her courage, standing her ground without retreating.
“…”
However…
After maintaining this state and feeling tense for quite a while, the Serpent Knight across from her still made no move.
He simply stared at her as if observing some peculiar creature, not making a single attack.
“…Tch!”
Just as she was about to lose her composure and take the initiative, the Serpent Knight sheathed his sword and began to speak:
“Hmm… It seems that it’s still not the right time.”
As he spoke, he glanced to the side of Wuyue—toward a tree in the distance.
Then, he turned his gaze back and smiled:
“Since all the magical girls have gathered now~ I’d prefer to face you all together~”
“If it’s one after another in a wheel battle, or a sneak attack… such tactics would only trouble me, you know…”
“And besides… for you all, it might not be a good thing either.”
With that, the Serpent Knight turned away, suddenly summoning a purple portal in front of him, stepping inside.
Before he left, he added:
“I hope that next time we meet…”
“Your mind will be a bit clearer, Blue Night.”
“When it’s time to run, just run~ Leave it to your companions, don’t you understand this much~?”
“Otherwise, if you die too early, my hopes will be dashed~”
Laughing heartily, the Serpent Knight vanished before them, leaving behind a bewildered Wu Yue.
And… hiding in the tree, feeling humiliated, was Bai Yu, her face flushed with anger.
“Serpent Knight…”
She gritted her teeth as she uttered those three words.
What could this guy’s motives possibly be…?!
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