I Became the Burden of a Conscienceless Party

121 – Victory Conditions (4)

Victory Conditions (4)

Tana confidently stole Jim’s lips in front of others.

The sight seemed as if it was intended to show off to others.

A bold declaration of war.

Those who were watching the scene each showed their own unique expressions.

‘You do all sorts of things.’

Garnet, who had not yet fully integrated into the warrior party and was able to watch this farce from a distance, clicked her tongue in annoyance.

She didn’t seem to have any major regrets since she was still at the stage of liking him, not love.

‘Oh my. It’s getting worse and worse. I wonder who’s going to be the next one to start a fight.’

The extra, who recently took on the role of an emotional trash can, clicked his tongue as he thought about the future that lies ahead.

And one of the two people who would dislike this situation the most.

Saint Irina thought.

‘Huh? That’s it? That’s all? Huh? That’s enough.’

An overt act of affection.

An expression that seems to say, “Look at this.”

But what happened was a light touch.

Irina, who had to receive tongues since their first kiss, couldn’t help but feel cognitive dissonance at the very fact that she was using this as a provocation.

‘Huh? Then I… … .’

If that’s the beginning, if that can be used as a provocation.

What does she say?

If this continues, it wouldn’t be strange to say that she is a prostitute rather than a true saint.

Of course, the circumstances were different.

At that time, it was Jim who did it, and Irina was about to respond but was startled.

But even if it was unconscious, the fact that he tried to respond made Irina think that she was agreeing with him.

So, rather than feeling bad when looking at the current situation, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of self-loathing as I recalled my past self.

Irina, who was feeling embarrassed that no one else knew about, happened to see Milia next to her.

‘what?’

A blank expression that still leaves no clue as to what he is thinking.

But Irina felt creeped out when she saw that expression.

Because up until now, she has shown a surprisingly reckless disposition when it comes to luggage-related matters.

That’s why, without saying or doing anything, he just watches Tana and Jim’s affectionate behavior…

‘what?’

It felt like the calm before a storm.

***

Esmeralda was having a nightmare. No, whether it was a real nightmare or a flashback, no one knows.

Esmeralda woke up in a cold sweat, groaning, and then screaming.

“Eww! No!”

“Wow… … Surprise.”

Irina, who had been nursing her, shrank down and looked at Esmeralda with gloomy eyes.

There was a wet towel in her hand, and from this alone Esmeralda could tell that Irina was taking care of her.

“What are your intentions?”

“What?”

“Why was Irina taking care of me?”

“… … I am a saint, warrior.”

“Oh, that’s right. Right.”

Esmeralda, who had forgotten Irina’s position due to recent events, nodded belatedly.

When I’m sick, she takes care of me.

If you think about it, it was natural, but now I start to be suspicious when Irina takes care of someone.

Esmeralda felt a deep sense of doubt as to how the party had come to be like this.

“Thank you for taking care of me.”

“Don’t worry about it. I know you’re having a hard time, so don’t feel burdened.”

“If you know, you can do better.”

“ha ha ha.”

Irina just smiled and said nothing about doing so.

Esmeralda’s stomach is going to hurt from organizing the party in the future.

Esmeralda shrugged her shoulders at Irina’s inability to even say in empty words that she would not do so in the future.

Honestly, I didn’t even expect it.

“By the way, what about Tina? I, I think I had a strange dream… … ”

“It’s right next to you. And it’s probably not a dream, right?”

Esmeralda hurriedly looked at the bed next to her. There, Tina was lying with her head on the bed.

Anyone who saw her would think she collapsed from exhaustion while nursing her.

However, Esmeralda had a feeling that something was wrong because the bed she was lying on was empty and no one was lying on it.

“Irina… … Please explain.”

“Well, that would be good. Since you didn’t know the full situation and only read the superficial part of it, you fainted… … .”

Irina explained to Esmeralda what had happened so far.

It was not Tina who gave her virginity to Jim, but the being called Tana who was possessed by her.

After hearing that, Esmeralda was able to understand the general situation.

That’s the point. Tina’s first kiss was taken away from her. And it wasn’t her own will, it was someone else’s will.

That’s why it’s like that.

“Self-loathing… … .”

“No, it would be more like shame. Even if he did it, he shared all the feelings.”

That’s not all.

Tina could have stopped it. Just as Irina had not rejected Jim’s impulsive behavior in the past, Tina could have stopped Tana’s impulsive behavior, but she did not.

That’s why Tina feels guilty. It felt like a cowardly way to her.

“… … As long as you’re safe, that’s fine.”

Esmeralda had a feeling that the future would be difficult, but she didn’t react as violently as before.

Still, it wasn’t the worst she had imagined.

Anyway, Tina lived.

Even though Esmeralda now has one more troller inside her body to take care of.

‘And now there’s Kang-gi.’

If you fail, you will be hit with a strong fan.

Before, the sword’s power was limited, but now it can hit more powerfully.

Esmeralda was now free to rule the party with violence. It was in some ways a reign of terror worthy of a demon lord, but Esmeralda had no hesitation.

“And one more thing. I have something to tell you, warrior.”

“… … Is that why you were taking care of her?”

“I understand what you think of me lately, my lord.”

Irina looked at Esmeralda, who was suffering from mistrust of humans, with gloomy eyes, and soon began to tell her a story about Milia.

And when the story is over.

Esmeralda collapsed again.

***

Before the warrior party once again sets out on a mission to subdue the Demon King.

Before leaving the hideout of the Eye of Truth, Tana went to see Rapha.

“Yes, our daughter. What’s wrong with a depraved child who has been blinded by men and has neglected the parents who gave birth to her?”

“got upset?”

“Honestly, a little bit.”

“Hey, don’t be upset. I’ll do well, so don’t worry, okay?”

“If you can’t even say anything… … .”

La Pa is upset.

I was very hurt because my daughter, who had told me not to reveal her identity, started introducing herself in the first place.

But still, my heart softens when I see my daughter acting cute in front of me like this.

“So? What are you here for?”

“I can definitely capture your attention, sir.”

Anyway, isn’t it all right as long as you achieve your goal?

Fortunately, Jim also acknowledged the current situation thanks to Tana’s sincere words.

Even though I viewed Tina and Tana separately, I did not reject Tana.

“So I need support.”

“which?”

“… … Please give me a little of your big breasts, Mother.”

“… … .”

Rapha blinked at the unexpected words. He compared his chest, which he was trying to hide by pressing hard, with that of his daughter whose eyes were shining on the other side, and nodded absentmindedly.

“Are you Tina?”

“……How did you know?”

Rapha’s eyes turned red.

The historic moment when an adopted daughter called herself mother.

It felt like she was going to be miserable because it had to be this way.

But more than that… … .

“I can’t give it to you, so give up.”

It was even sadder that she could do nothing for her poor daughter.

***

The fortress city of Senova. The commander there, Felheim Senova, was once again welcoming a party of warriors.

If there was one thing that was different, it was the attitude of the warrior party members and Felheim Senova who welcomed them.

A warrior party that adds powerful demons called Extra and Garnet to the party.

And for some reason, it is a fortress city with many collapsed places here and there.

“Welcome, warrior party!”

“What happened here?”

“What good is hiding it? It’s been a tough time lately.”

“Umm… … .”

fortress.

To be honest, the average skill of the troops deployed is good, but there is no overwhelmingly strong force.

Even the lord of the fortress city, Felheim Senova, which can be said to be the strongest, has a comprehensive estimate of around 600.

Although he is quite strong for a human, he is weak compared to an officer who has left behind brilliant records on the front lines.

Through this, Esmeralda was able to learn that Felheim Senova’s power was in command, not in his personal strength. Of course, it was also simply that Felheim Senova had grown old and weakened.

Still, to this extent, he is definitely fulfilling his role as a commander in charge of the front line. That is why the sight of Felheim Senova looking so exhausted is bound to be uncomfortable.

‘I feel like something annoying is going to happen.’

You can tell just by looking at how openly they welcome it.

However, since she had to go through the fortress city to enter the Demon World, Esmeralda had no choice but to participate in it reluctantly.

“What’s going on?”

“The 6th Corps Commander has been bombing the fortress city recently.”

“Oh my… … .”

Esmeralda could see what problems the fortress city was facing.

A front line that holds out by utilizing the environment of a fortress city rather than individual force.

That is why they were able to withstand the demons, whose command system was essentially limited to charging and retreating.

However, Legion Commander Six was different.

That makes sense… … .

“It would be difficult to withstand a great wizard as an opponent.”

Wizards are often classified as a siege weapon in warfare.

Because of the nature of the fortress city, it was bound to be the most difficult opponent.

And Legion Commander Six, he was a lich known for being a powerful wizard.