Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 128: Don’t Break
“Put this on.”
“Huh?”
“Come on, hurry up and put it on.”
On the barely remaining right arm, a bracelet-type magic item was fitted.
The bracelet automatically adjusted to fit the size of the new knight’s arm perfectly.
“From now on, eat plenty and keep training. If you do that, your left arm will eventually return to normal.”
“Um, um… Is that really true?”
“I’m dead serious.”
The bracelet Ishud placed on the new knight was a disposable but extremely high-priced magic item.
No matter how limbs were lost, it could restore them to their previous state.
However, it wasn’t without its flaws. During the regeneration process, it utilized nutrients and tissues from other parts of the body, potentially leaving the user emaciated like a frail patient if sufficient nutrition wasn’t maintained.
For someone like the new knight, lacking experience but possessing a robust physique, there was even the possibility of perishing outright.
“Really… Can I still… fight?”
Even with one arm lost, as long as his dominant right arm remained, he could continue to fight.
It was bravado, but those words held no lie.
Yet… he still couldn’t shake the feeling of loss.
“That’s right. So don’t give up.”
He could still fight seriously from now on. He could aim higher.
So… he wouldn’t give up.
Ishud’s words struck the heart of the new knight, who finally began to face forward in the truest sense.
“Ishudo-sama… Thank you very much.”
“Yeah. For now, if you haven’t eaten, eat a lot and get some rest.”
With just that, Ishud left the dormitory and returned to his own room.
“Ishudo-sama!!”
“Yeah, what is it?”
Before that, a man who was the captain of a unit attacked by an unusual ogre stopped him.
“I truly appreciate it!!!!!”
The man bowed deeply at a ninety-degree angle, expressing his gratitude.
He fully recognized that it was entirely his fault that his subordinate knight had lost an arm this time, and he felt responsible.
“Don’t worry about it. Even if you have a good magic item, it’s meaningless if you don’t use it.”
“But still… but still!! Thank you so much!!”
“…I get it. I’ll accept your gratitude sincerely. So, don’t give up either.”
“I-I’ll start training again from scratch!!!!”
The man maintained the highest salute until Ishudo’s figure disappeared from sight.
“Ah, welcome back, Ishud.”
“What were you talking about?”
“It seems there’s an interesting monster around.”
An interesting monster.
Upon hearing that, Gulf and the others tried to imagine what kind of monster Ishud considered interesting, but they couldn’t quite imagine its strength or existence.
(If we meet it… I’ll make sure to kill it properly.)
The next day’s combat, Ishud continued to encounter suitable monsters for Gulf and the others without letting personal feelings like intentionally seeking unusual ogres interfere.
(Hmm… Even if they’re about a size stronger than individuals living in other regions, it’s not like their attack methods are unusual, so I’m getting quite comfortable defeating them?)
Naturally, Adreas and Dimna were accustomed to combat, and even if they teamed up with other members… they could coordinate quite well.
(In the case of the young master, he naturally has good eyes to oversee the battlefield. He’s technically in the vanguard, but he’s the type who can lead. As for the clumsy cool guy, he boldly takes the forefront, but he instinctively adapts… he’s the type to match on reflex.)
For now, among the people Ishud is involved with, Gulf is naturally the standout.
However, seeing them shine in combat, the two newcomers also showed promise.
If they continued like this, Ishud’s predatory instinct shimmered with excitement.
(Huh!?)
Despite there being no monsters around, the two felt a wild beast’s presence behind them as they looked around, but naturally, there were no monsters.
Just… there was currently only an abnormal berserker disguised as a leader.
“Huh?”
About two hours after finishing lunch, Ishud sensed a presence approaching straight toward them.
“”””!!!!!!!!””””
The moment they sensed its presence, tension spread across everyone’s faces except Ishud’s.
“Hmm? It’s probably not just a coincidence, it’s definitely him.”
The identity of the monster leisurely advancing towards them was an ogre wielding two large swords.
“You guys, step back.”
“Ishud…”
“Obviously, you idiots. Dimna… there’s nothing to gain from fighting, so give it up.”
Ad
There was a distinct difference.
This creature was definitely a step above Gulf and the others. Even if everyone except Ishud teamed up, they weren’t trained for that kind of fight, and there was a high chance of complete defeat.
Fighting strong opponents in real combat brought rewards. Ishud knew this firsthand.
However, the dual-wielding ogre before them was not someone they could face lightly, expecting to gain something.
“As the rumors say, he really is a dual-wielder… Well, that’s the gist of it.”
Taking two battle axes from his item bag, Ishud also advanced leisurely.
“You guys, protect yourselves.”
For a moment, Ishud focused on the dual-wielding ogre.
It wasn’t impossible, but there was a chance Ishud might not be able to handle it in time.
Protect yourself. It was a fundamental belief and pride for those who lived in the world of combat, a standard mindset.
While Gulf and the others had explored the forest under the absolute leadership of Ishud, ensuring they would be protected no matter what happened, none of them were willing to admit defeat or declare their fighting spirit had died, even when suddenly faced with such a challenge.