Chapter – 70 (Sanjouno Haruhime)

(*A/N: Here goes 3/3 chapter of this week. Please Enjoy.)

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Inside the room is mostly empty. There is nothing or no one in the room. The room has a circular window in front so that you can see outside and wall window on rightt but the window on the right is only for light to come in. There is another room attach to it but the room is closed. Primis knows that the room where Haruhime is, so he waits. Since he is not hiding his presence and knew that Renard ears are sharp Haruhime would have realized someone is here.

And just as he guessed, there is some movement on the other side. Soon movement calms down and the door was opened. Some came out. She can be described as a beautiful girl. She has long blonde hair, green eyes, and fox ears and a tail. She is wearing a red kimono. The girl height is 156cm i.e., 5'1''. And she is wearing something akin to metal collar on her neck.

That's the person Primis has came here for in the first place. Sanjouno Haruhime. Haruhime look at Primis and become stunned seeing his otherworldly handsome face. Primis is already used to people becoming daze when they saw him for the first time, so he waited for Haruhime to come out of her daze. After sometime, Haruhime snaps out of her daze and slight blush appear on her face because she is embarrassed about what she did.

Haruhime: I-I am sorr-

Just as Haruhime is about to apologize, she looks at the little girl sitting on his left-shoulder. Looking at another otherworldly beautiful girl, she become dazed again. Ophis cutely tilted her head not understanding why the fox girl in front of her stopped. So, she innocently asked Primis about it.

Ophis: Primis, why did this fox girl stop all of a sudden? Is she dead?

Primis: Maybe.

Haruhime: I AM NOT.

Haruhime snaps out of her daze when she heard their conversation. Now her face is as red as tomato. She can't believe she embarrasses herself twice. Because of that she became angry and burst out.

Haruhime: You should at least think from other people perspective. Your face can put anyone under daze if they look at you.

Primis: Is that so.

Primis give such a dull response that made Haruhime anger even more. At this time, Twilight spoke.

[You really are something Primis, according to the plot when Bell meet Haruhime for the first time here, she appears dull like nothing in this world matters to her anymore, since she is just a prostitute but now you only said a few words and she started to show her emotions. Amazing.]

Primis didn't say anything but unconsciously a slight smile appears on his face but too bad Haruhime saw that and become dazed again. Now tick marks started to appear on Primis forehead, since Haruhime is becoming dazed again and again.

Primis: Who put a dead body here? Can't they just throw it away? Looks like I need to do it myself.

Saying this, Primis to walk towards Haruhime 'dead' body to throw it out. Haruhime snaps out again and hurriedly took some steps back to keep some distance.

Haruhime: I am NOT some dead boy. It's all your fault. At least wear a veil to hide your face.

CRACK!

The sound of glass cracking was heard. Primis can't believe what he just heard. Even though he has same calm look on his face inside he is raging.

'Primis: W-What the hell did she just said? She told me wear a veil. Did she think I am a maiden or something?'

And Twilight is here to put salt on his wound.

[HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA. Primis. PRIMISSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. You should really think of wearing a veil from now on. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAH]

As Primis lips twitched because of Twilight response. But there is one more person who put in more salt on his wound. Ophis innocently asked Primis in mind.

{Ophis: Primis, what is veil?}

Primis feels like throwing Haruhime out of the window. As for Twilight, she burst even more in laughter because of Ophis question.

[HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAH]

Primis ignored Twilight for now and decided to answer Ophis.

{Primis: Ophis, veil is a piece of thin material which women use to hide or cover their face.}

{Ophis: Hm. If veil is used by women, then why did she told you to wear it.}

{Primis: Because she herself don't know that only women used it.}

{Ophis: Oh. Primis, do you want me to wear one too?}

Primis smiled inwardly because of her innocent response. Really, he can't find himself to angry at her. Since he is smiling inwardly Haruhime didn't know that.

{Primis: No need. My Ophis is so beautiful that I want to keep on looking at her all the time.}

{Ophis: Mn.}

Primis return his attention back to Haruhime.

Primis: Did you even know what a veil is used for?

Haruhime: Huh. Isn't it used to hide your face?

Primis: It is. But it is used by Women not men.

Haruhime: Ah. I am very sorry about my previous response.

Haruhime bowed her head to apologize. Primis accepted her apology and spoke.

Primis: At least you are more relax now.

Haruhime: Huh?

As Haruhime become confused by what Primis means. He continued.

Primis: When I first saw you just now, you have that lifeless look on your face. But now you are more open.

Haruhime understands what Primis means and slight blush appears on her face. Even she herself never except herself to behave like this. She still don't know why her emotion are turmoil in front of him. As Haruhime was deep in thought, Primis interrupts her.

Primis: Anyway, I have come her specially for you Haruhime.

Haruhime eyes opened slightly and then she realizes what he is here for. But she misunderstood thinking that Primis is here for her service. Dull look returns on her eyes again as she sits down and bow her head down.

Haruhime: Then I will be your companion for the night. My name is Haruhime. I am glad to meet you.

[Huh. What did she mean by that?]

'Primis: She knows who I am.'

[Oh. Well, "The Black Swordsman" name is already resounding the entire Orario. So, I guess she also heard of you.]

'Primis: She don't.'

[...…. What do you mean?]

'Primis: She don't know anything about "The Black Swordsman".'

[Why?]

'Primis: It's merely been two days since my name is sounding the Orario. As she always spends her time here alone, she hasn't heard of me yet.'

[Then why did she-]

'Primis: Foxes are very sensitive for voices. I think this answer your question.'

[What do you mea...… I get it. When you first came to Orario you sing a song which was listen by everyone in Orario. Even she must have heard you too. So, she didn't recognize you as "The Black Swordsman" but the singer who sung that song.]

Primis turned his gaze at Haruhime who is still bowing her head and said.

Primis: I am not here for you service.

Haruhime: Huh?

Haruhime raises her head and look at Primis with confused look.

Haruhime: If you're not a customer, then what are you doing here?

Primis: I came here for you, Sanjouno Haruhime. To take you out of here.

Haruhime eyes opened wide. Her body started to shivering. She started to remember all the story books she read in her time in Far East about how hero come to save a princess and so on. But soon her mood become very down and sadness started to appear on her eyes.

Haruhime: You shouldn't have come here to save me. It's already too late for me. I had always thought that one day a hero will come to save me but I know that's just a dream. I don't have right to be taken anywhere. Because I am not some princess or a saint. I am a very tainted girl. I have lost the right to be saved.

Primis listen to everything Haruhime said without interrupting her. He already knew that she is virgin but she is unaware about that. If she didn't have the skill "Uchide no Kozuchi" then he believed Ishtar would already have kicked her out by now. How can she be a prostitute when whenever she saw a man body, foam started to came out of her mouth and she collapse.

But Primis didn't tell her the truth. Currently there is hatred buried deep hidden in Haruhime heart against those who have taken her body. Primis wanted to use this hatred to make her mature fast and make her heart strong my making her kill them by her own hands. But if she knows that she is still Pure then that hatred will disappear completely.

Primis: I think you are mistaken something, Sanjouno Haruhime.

Haruhime: ...…

Primis: I didn't come here to save you as a Hero who saves princess or something. I came to take you because I see potential is you as something who can stay by my side and fight for me.

Haruhime: ...….

Primis: Don't compare me to some heroes of story books. I am direct opposite of a hero. A murder, slaughterer, criminal and so on. A villain. I won't hesitate to kill someone who stands in my way one bit. Whether they are civilians, Adventurers or even Gods themselves. So, you can say the one who came to save you is not a hero but a devil.

Haruhime eyes wide open when she heard Primis words. These words made a very big impact on Haruhime, who is a very kind hearted girl. Because she just heard Primis said that he won't hesitate to kill even the innocents. Primis didn't wait for her response and continue.

Primis: I have even killed a God just now before coming here. I am sure you must have heard his last scream.

Haruhime body tremble. Of course, she heard that scream. She has never heard such terrified scream before. And now the person responsible for it is standing in front of her. She don't know what to do.

Primis: The reason I am here is the same. I am here to put an end to Ishtar Familia. And I am going to kill every one of them. All of their members, civilians who are affiliated with them and in the end Ishtar herself.

Haruhime body tremble violently when he heard this.

Haruhime: W-Why?

Primis: Because Ishtar hurts the one who is important for me. So, she has to pay a price for it.

Haruhime: I-If only Ishtar hurt your important person t-then why do you want to k-kill everyone else too.

Primis: There are many who are loyal to her. If I only kill her then someone of her people will try to avenge her. That time even more of my people will die. So, I will completely remove the bud from the root.

Haruhime become silent again. No matter what she said Primis always has something to counter her. She decided to try one last time praying Primis will change his mind.

Haruhime: B-But can't you spare the civilians? They are innocents.

Primis: Why would I care whether they are innocents or not. Since they are part of Ishtar Familia, I will kill them.

Haruhime mood become down again. She can't find any other way to convince Primis. Seeing that Haruhime is no longer saying anything, Primis decided to take his next course of action. He knew if he decided to take Haruhime right now then she will refuse and struggle or even if she follows him there will still remain distance between them.

Primis: Hm. I think I can let civilians go.

Haruhime: Really!!!

Haruhime hurriedly stands up. Now there are stars in her eyes and smile on her face. But it disappears when she heard Primis next words.

Primis: That will depend on you, Sanjouno Haruhime.

Haruhime: M-Me?

Haruhime pointed at herself, not understanding what Primis means.

Primis: Yes.

Haruhime understands that Primis want something from her. She took a deep breath and look at Primis with determination in her eyes. She is ready to do anything.

Haruhime: What do I have to do?

Primis: Nothing much. Just answer one of my questions?

Haruhime: Huh?

Primis: If you give me a satisfying answer then I will let all civilians and innocents go. What did you say?

Haruhime: T-That's it?

Primis: Yes.

Haruhime don't understand what's going on. She thought Primis will demand something high from her. She is even ready to give her body to Primis if he asked her too. But if she can save the lives of innocents by answering just one of his questions, it's a very good thing for her. She calms herself down and said.

Haruhime: Please ask.

Primis: My question is, what are you doing here, Sanjouno Haruhime?

Haruhime: Huh? Well, I was sold by my famil-

Primis: That's not the answer I want. I know all about you. About how you grew up as a dignified young lady of a noble family in the Far East. Living in solitude, your home was like a cage, and you had no friends. At some point, children of the Takemikazuchi Familia, with the approval of their God, started taking you outside at night to play with them. You developed a love of reading at a young age, as it was your way of escaping your loneliness. You have a fondness for fairy tales, particularly ones where the hero saves a damsel in distress. One day, someone framed you for eating an offering, which angered your father so much that he disowned you and a Pallum guest offered to take you away. As they were traveling, they were attacked by monsters and the Pallum ran away, leaving you behind. You survived, but was later captured by bandits and sold to a brothel in Orario. While heading there, you caught the eye of Ishtar, who bought you. You became a member of the Ishtar Familia, where you are forced to work as a prostitute right now.

Haruhime eyes wide opened. She has never told anyone this much about her past. Even Aisha who she has shared her past didn't know in this much detail. Yet, there is someone standing in front of her, who knew everything about her.

Haruhime: H-How did you k-know tha-

But Primis interrupted her.

Primis: That doesn't matter. Since you what to save innocents, my question is that, in your entire live you never hurt anyone. You were always kind to everyone, no matter who it was. You live an isolated live but you never complained once. So, why is someone as kind and innocent like you is doing here?

Haruhime: ...…

Primis: Since you never hurt anyone or even think about it then why you have to face such a worse fate. What did you do to deserve this?

Haruhime: ...….

Primis: If you will give me a satisfying answer then I won't kill civilians.