Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 127: Already Decided
“Rest, can you kill a person?”
Before joining this war, Rest was asked this by his father-in-law, Albert Rosemary.
“I know you’re very skilled at killing monsters. I’m well aware of that. But… killing monsters and killing people are different.”
“Some warriors returning from the battlefield end up with shattered minds from killing people. Archers and mages have it a bit easier.”
“Rest-kun, you’re an outstanding mage. Probably… your talent alone could rival the sages of the Sage Council.”
“As a nobleman, as a subject of the king, you will surely be asked to kill many people. Rebels like this time, enemy soldiers invading, barbarians who attack people like beasts… You’ll have to kill countless humans.”
“Do you have that resolve?”
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“Can you stand on the battlefield?”
“Can you shoot and kill people?”
“…It’s too late for such talk, Father-in-law.”
Rest thought to himself once again.
He was blessed with good people around him.
The Rosemary Marquis family was full of kind people.
(That’s why… I want to repay everyone. I want to live up to their expectations. I want to protect them.)
As the Kingdom’s army reached the valley, the enemy camp became noisy.
Currently, they were in a standoff, waiting to see who would move first… According to Richard, the enemy would likely move first.
Attacking from high ground was advantageous in battle. The two armies facing each other across the valley on the hills would be at a disadvantage if either side moved first.
Still… the rebel army had no choice but to move first.
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The Kingdom’s army outnumbered the rebel forces.
If the rebel army were to win… it would only be at this moment when the Kingdom’s army, which had traveled far from the capital, was fatigued from its journey.
As time passed, the fatigue of the Kingdom’s army would gradually fade.
Still, if they didn’t move, they could feign building a fortress. If they showed signs of building a fortress, they would definitely mobilize their army to prevent it.
(The enemy will definitely move. And… at that moment, I will unleash magic on the enemy camp.)
That was the order he received from the Crown Prince.
For Rest Clover, a young nobleman, this was his first war. His first time killing a person.
(Whether we win or lose, people will die. It’s much better for the enemy to die than our allies.)
By shooting the enemy now, Rest could lessen the casualties of the Kingdom’s army.
It was the “trolley problem.” A question of which option would save more lives. The willingness to kill a few to save the majority.
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The answer was already clear. Rest had long since decided to choose the path of carnage.
“Viscount Clover, the enemy has begun to move. Please prepare yourself.”
“Understood. I’ll go now.”
A soldier messenger brought the news.
Rest emerged from his waiting tent and stepped forward to the frontline of the Kingdom’s army lined up on the hill.
As expected, the rebel army was about to move. Soon, a large number of soldiers would pour out from their encampment, spread across the valley, and eventually attack the army on the hill.
“[Star Devourer].”
Rest activated his magic.
A black sphere that didn’t reflect any light appeared before him… It was a dark star that could swallow everything.
The created dark star began to absorb the sunlight around it.
The surroundings grew darker and darker. As if a total solar eclipse were happening.
“Wow…!”
“It’s really gotten dark…!”
“I can’t believe a magic that steals light actually…!”
There was a stir from the Kingdom’s army.
Since they had been informed in advance, the disturbance wasn’t too significant.
On the other hand, the commotion was louder in the enemy camp. Darkness suddenly enveloped the surroundings.
They hurriedly prepared torches and illuminated the area with magic.
(Well, that light will also be absorbed…)
Taking time, Rest gathered the energy of light inside the dark star.
There was no sign of the enemy attacking. If they were to be sniped at this moment, it would be the end of the story.
(No uncouth enemy would attack during an incantation… or rather, normal magic wouldn’t reach from there.)
“I’m ready… I’ll fire.”
After about a minute, enough light had been gathered.
The more light stored, the greater the power, but… there was a limit.
He couldn’t maintain the dark star any longer. His brain felt like it might short-circuit.
(I’ll target the enemy’s main camp. However, instead of completely concentrating, I’ll spread it out to some extent and wipe out all the soldiers stationed in front of the main camp…!)
“[Amaterasu].”
Rest unleashed the magic.
Dazzling light emanated from the dark star, and an enormous laser beam was fired into the rebel army.
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