Book 2: Chapter 35
“Ugh…”
I was quivering all over as I crawled along the ground. That kick he gave me to my gut hurt so bad I couldn’t even groan. I could taste the blood running down my mouth. I was feeling wheezy. If it weren’t for my body being in pain all over, I probably would’ve passed out already.
“Far out, it would’ve been much better if we captured that woman instead. We have things we need to do too. What are we going to do with a guy? What else can we do besides beating him up?”
The two mercenaries rubbed their fists and feet as they complained. I struggled to sit up from the ground and huffed and puffed as I leaned against the wall. I know what I did was the equivalent of digging my own grave. I let Nier go so that I could be captured because if I get captured, they’ll never leave the imperial capital. And if they can’t leave, then they can’t take the coins out of the country. They don’t have the guts to kill me either. Thatch has been for a long time and hasn’t come back.
Either Nier or I had to be captured. The time that it’d take us both to return to the palace to report to Castell and the empress would give them ample time to pack up and leave. There had to be someone who’d stall them and it couldn’t be Nier, since she’s the only one who can get away unscathed while I’d end up captured half-way there.
“Alright, let’s go again.”
The two mercenaries came over towards me again. I forced a smile. While I wasn’t going to get beaten to death, it wasn’t like I was getting hit with cotton balls or something. The two of them bashed me viciously. A single punch from them made my entire body jerk. Unfortunately for you two, you’re facing a man from a race that gave birth to countless heroes since ancient times. Regardless of how painful it is, I won’t…
What the hell am I talking about?! I could just tell them that I’m the prince and this would be over!
Can this be considered as me having protected Nier…?