Volume 1
Chapter 32
The Golem was Defeated
Translator : PolterGlast
The golem's
bombardment ceases. As the black smoke clears, it becomes apparent that what
was once me is now almost entirely dust.
Having confirmed this,
the golem turns its back to the rubble-filled entrance and starts to retreat
deeper into the ruins. Well, that's a normal reaction, I suppose. But it's a
bit of a letdown. I'd be in trouble if it thought I'd been killed just like
that.
The black smoke, which
was just about to clear, begins to swirl as if drawn to something. Gradually,
black matter gathers in the center of the vortex, forming a human torso, arms,
and legs. With each stage of restoration, flesh forms─envelopes it, until finally, skin forms and the
original shape is restored.
I can't regenerate my
clothes. ...I'm going to get scolded by Kakyōin-san again.
The golem doesn't seem
to have noticed that I've recovered. How careless. It's a no-no to turn your
back during a battle. You were the one who attacked first, right? So the battle
has already begun, right? I've received your attack, so it's unfair if I don't
counterattack, no? It's too selfish to start and end a fight on your own terms,
yes? You wouldn't say it's cowardly to attack from behind, would you? You
turned your back yourself, so it's your own fault, okay? Don't make excuses for
not being able to defend yourself, okay? It's your own fault for not confirming
that I didn't regenerate. Don't complain if I crush you at once. But don't die
too easily, okay? You're pretty strong, aren't you? So, you'll definitely
survive, right? You'll entertain me more, right? You'll do something even more
amazing, right? You'll kill me over and over again, right? You'll excite me
more, right? Let's do more! More! More! More!───
Oh no, no, no, no. I
can't control myself.
It's been a while
since I've felt like this. I haven't been so excited since that forest.
The Red Mantis was
kind of disappointing in the end.
I'm sure this golem
will meet my expectations.
Oh no. I can't hide
the upturned corners of my mouth.
I clench my fist.
This golem must be
strong. Unavoidable instantaneous attacks, explosive power with overwhelming
heat, and the ability to annihilate almost all of my body───a being with these
abilities can't be weak!
Even such a strong
being couldn't kill me───this fact makes me
even more excited!!
Alright... Now! Let
the battle begin!!!!
I kicked off the stone
floor and instantly closed the distance between myself and the golem, then
threw a punch, concentrating all my strength.
Crack! Crack! Crack!
My fist easily
shattered the golem's body, causing cracks to spread and instantly destroy the
entire thing. I couldn't stop my momentum and flew past the remains, coming to
a halt a short distance away.
"……Huh?"
You're kidding, right?
Is it over already? That can't be right, can it? You can do more, right? It
shouldn't end like this, right? Because you're strong, right? So get up.
Regenerate. Come on, hurry, hurry, hurry───
As if my prayers had
been answered, the gem embedded in the golem's head floated up into the air.
The rubble that had
been the golem began to float around the gem, assembling and coming together.
And then───
The golem's form,
exactly as it was before, was created there.
"───!!"
Ah, yes, that's right,
that's right! I knew it, I knew it! A strong being like you won't go down so
easily! You can do much, much more! I was sure of it! I was sure you'd
entertain me more! That's right! The battle is not over yet! This is where the
battle begins! We haven't done enough! We haven't even really fought yet! It's
just the beginning, right? Yes, yes, I understand! I haven't had enough killing
either! From here, we can do even more, even more, even more───
"───!?"
I was overjoyed that
the golem had gotten back up───but my feelings weren't reciprocated. Without hesitation, the golem
activated the gem in its head and fired the same beam at me. My body was once
again reduced to almost nothing.
But I began to
regenerate again. Back to the state I was in before the attack───no, even stronger, returning
to my original form.
Ah, yes, that's right.
We're in the middle of a battle, right? Pointless thoughts are no use, right?
There's no need to be moved, right? Just let yourself be carried away by
excitement, right? There's no need to think about anything else, right? Sorry,
sorry. It's okay. I want to fight too. I love fighting. Because I want the
pleasure of combat. Because I want the psychological excitement after the
battle. So I too, I too, I too───
And so, because I was
caught up in that useless excitement again, I was attacked by the golem again.
The same powerful
beam. A fiery explosion that consumes everything. A destructive light that
obliterates almost everything. Once again, most of my body was reduced to dust.
I don't think I can withstand
this beam at all. No matter how tough a body I acquire, I have a feeling that I
will be annihilated by this beam no matter what.
But───it doesn't matter.
I'm enjoying this
moment right now. I want this time to continue.
Fortunately, that
golem is a stone monster that will continue to regenerate as long as the gem
isn't broken. If I want to, I'm sure I can continue forever.
Me, who continues to
regenerate, and the stone monster (golem) who continues to regenerate───yes, it's perfect.
I finish regenerating
again.
I won't get carried
away this time.
I bend my waist and
concentrate the explosive power I've built up in my legs───releasing it all at
once, I close the distance between me and the golem and smash it with my fist.
I don't stop there, I pass through the rubble that was once the golem.
And the golem began to
regenerate.
Now───Let's continue the
battle.
□□□
I smashed the golem
and the golem annihilated me.
I wonder how many
times we've attacked each other?
It's not like I just
kept attacking and being attacked. Sometimes I would wait for it to regenerate
after attacking and then chase after it, and other times I would continue to be
attacked over and over again.
Even so, we repeated
the cycle of attack and regeneration.
With each regeneration───
Crack
"───!"
The one who reached
its limit first was───
Crack crack
The golem.
Cracks began to appear
in the gem on the golem's head as it began its tenth regeneration.
Even so, the golem
fired a beam of light.
I didn't dodge it again
and took a direct hit.
I repeated the cycle
of annihilation and regeneration, and moved to attack again.
And so, the golem's
body was shattered again───no, I shattered it.
I thought the golem
would regenerate again, but───
Crack crack crack!
"───!?"
Before the gem
floating in the air could raise the rubble that was forming its body, large
cracks spread.
Every time, the gem
would glow a pale purple light before regenerating its body. But this time, the
light was very unstable and seemed about to dissipate───
Crack
The moment I thought
so───
Crack, crack!
"Ah!?"
Shatter!
The gem shattered into
pieces.
"Ah..."
I involuntarily let
out a voice when the gem shattered.
It's over... is it
over already?
Such a fun time───it always passes by so
quickly.
Over, it's over...
with this, it's my victory.
───Victory!!
The sense of loss due
to the battle ending disappeared in an instant. My heart was instantly
overwhelmed by a sense of exhilaration.
It's a shame that the
battle is over───but this victory is
also special!
That golem was a being
on the outside of the law of the jungle───a being on the same side as me.
Even that strong being
couldn't defeat me. I, who was originally weak (human), killed it.
Good... good! This
feeling is also indescribable. Wonderful... wonderful!! This overwhelming
feeling───this sense of
domination is irreplaceable!!
I clenched my fist and
pulled my elbow back forcefully───an action caused by an uncontrollable surge of emotion.
Oh... I want more───I want more! Give me
more of this excitement, this exhilaration, this pleasure!
As though my wish had
been granted───
Thump thump thump
Thump thump thump
Thump thump thump
Multiple golems
appeared from the depths.
Oh... oh! This is the
best! I can't believe this is happening!
Let's do it. Let's do
more. Excite me more. Stimulate me more!
I turned to face the
multiple golems.
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