Chapter 314: Not Running Away

Not Running Away

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Having gained some distance and finally looking back, Zaratopu muttered in a daze at the water giant’s size.

It’s breathing heavily.

It’s probably nearing its physical limit soon.

“But I want to kill it. Can’t we get close?”

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Taking a deep breath like a human to calm its breathing, Zaratopu speaks clearly but with a tearful voice.

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“What about that path of seawater floating in the air earlier?”

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An unpleasant 【Telepathy】 voice descends from above, sounding victorious.

Of course, I refuse.

I absolutely don’t want a life controlled by barnacles.

“…………”

I unintentionally stand up wanting to kill it, but my side aches sharply.

Probably because of that barnacle’s surprise attack, my bones are cracked.

I won’t heal unless I sleep for a night.

Zaratopu is out of stamina and out of magical power.

I can’t move my body fully due to the damage.

Feeling frustrated and vexed, I unintentionally grind my teeth while glaring at the water giant.

Am I going to lose to such a nonsensical barnacle?

Can’t I win?

Is there really no way?

……But contrary to my feelings, Extra-sama recommends fleeing.

“…………”

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……In response to me freezing silently, Zaratopu says something similar.

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If we do that.

If we do that, I might be able to escape.

If we do that, I can create plenty of opportunities for revenge later.

But.

“If we run away, Zaratopu…… what will happen to you?”

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I might somehow manage if I can escape to land.

But what will happen to Zaratopu?

This guy can’t go on land.

It can’t escape, can it?

Don’t screw with me.

“You are…… my underling. Right, Zaratopu?”

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I’ve decided, Extra-sama.

“Then, it’s an order.”

I won’t run away.

“Fight together. We’re going to kill that barnacle.”

Abandoning my underling and escaping by myself.

That’s not something an Anego should do, right?

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But this underling impudently disobeyed my order!

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“…………”

Such an underling tells me again about the desperate situation.

Words filled with frustration and negativity.

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“…………”

Indeed, that’s right.

I can’t fight if I don’t get close.

Moreover, my condition isn’t good either.

But.

But, however.

I don’t want to give up.

Zaratopu, you.

I don’t want to give up on you!

Isn’t there anything?

Isn’t there any way!?

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To me desperately thinking of a breakthrough, this underling impudently tells me that again in a gentle voice as if soothing a child.

“I refuse.”

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“I refuse.”

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“I refuse.”

I absolutely won’t nod my head.

I absolutely won’t.

Hearing my voice like that.

Zaratopu begins to get angry with a tearful voice.

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“I refuse.”

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“I refuse.”

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“……What did you say?”

……Hey.

Hey, hey, hey.

Wait, Zaratopu.

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“Even so, you can shoot 【Water Cannon】? The one you spit water from your mouth?”

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In response to my question, Zaratopu sighed in frustration.

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If it’s a water-based attack, it won’t work.

But.

What if it’s not water?

“Zaratopu, I thought of something.”

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It’s a gamble without preparation, but.

“We can do it.”

I have some track record, at least.

I tap the forehead of Zaratopu, who is dumbfounded and dazed, then puff out my chest despite the pain in my side and glare at the top of the water giant’s head in front of me…… Barnacle Garozg, protected by height and a water membrane.

“We’re going to kill that guy.”