Vol 2: Chapter 18: A Beast Who has Lost Everything

The Saint and the Hero of Salvation

A Beast Who has Lost Everything　

In front of me was a hideous piece of trash. He played with my heart, made me hurt my Onee-chan... the trash hero who I couldn't kill previously even if I wanted to.

"You're doing well, hero. How does it feel? You've trampled on people's feelings, looked down on them from above, and now you're crawling around on the ground like a caterpillar, disgraceful."

When I asked, the trash hero started talking in a panic. That face, it's like he's thinking about begging for his life... it's really disgusting.

"Re ...Reno-chan...can you please give me a break? As you can see, I have already lost everything. I have already received enough punishment...so, please. I'll apologize! I'm sorry! I troubled and trampled on your heart without your consent! I truly regret it! I won't do it again! I'll also remove the charm I cast on Chris! So please, let me go."

My hatred for him deepened as he pleaded for his life in such an ugly way. Ah, it's no use.

--I can't control myself anymore.

I had a knife for self-defense.

I stabbed it into Trash's chest. Without any hesitation or expression.

"Huh...? Ah, the knife... what?"

A scumbag with a goofy face explaining his situation in a goofy way. Can't you tell by looking at your own chest? What an interesting guy.

“You said you’d lost everything, but… you still have it, don’t you? That’s no good, you know? You tried to take everything from me. So~, you know?”

"Hi! Hiiiiiii! Help! Stop it, stop it! Stop, stop, stoppppppp!!"

I gently told the scum who was shedding dirty tears.

"Give me... your life."

I said, pulling out the knife that had been stuck in his chest.

--With all the momentum, I stabbed him repeatedly.

--Zak...! Zak...! The sound of shallow stabbings repeated over and over again spread throughout the quiet alleyway.

"Ouch! Ouch it hurts! Aaaah! It hurts so bad!! It hurtsssss!!"

He's a scum who tries to resist, but what can he do when he has no arms or legs?

"It... hurts... Dad... Mom... I want... to... go... home! Aaaahhhh!"

Hahaha, it looks like a caterpillar thrashing about... somehow it's kind of cute, I can't help thinking about it. I won't stop my hand though ♪ Come on, hurry up and die, die. Die, die, die, die! You scum.

Again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again.

I keep stabbing.

The knife broke midway through, and it became more like I was just slamming him with the handle than stabbing him, but I continued to enjoy the feel of his mushy flesh to my heart's content for a while.

When I came to my senses, all I saw there was silent garbage.

Ah, I feel so much better now♪ Now, I feel like I can finally forgive myself for insulting you. Onee-chan I did my best!

Feeling refreshed, I returned to the entrance of the alley, just to find Aleph, who I thought had left, waiting for me.

"Hey, Aleph-san. Did you see that just now...?"

"Well, you see. Reno looked like she was having so much fun..."

"When I think that someone have seen me... it's a bit embarrassing."

My face turned red and I looked down. I can't believe he saw me having such fun. Aleph-san is so mean!

"By the way, if you're dressed like that, you'll probably get caught by the patrolling soldiers before you get back to the inn."

"Ah..."

When Aleph said that, I realized my condition right now.

My body was completely red with trash's blood. My whole body....wow, it's so dirty. I wonder if I can wash it off?

"Wh-what should I do about this?"

I ask Aleph for advice.

"Don't worry, I know the cleansing magic, so I'll clean you up in an instant."

With that, Aleph-san chanted a spell and cleansed me. The dirty blood that had stained me because of the trash disappeared in an instant. My body, including the clothes I was wearing, returned to a spotless state.

"Thank you! However, I feel a bit sick so I think I'll clean myself up properly."

"There may be emotional issues, so do as you like."

Aleph says that, but there is a reason why I am purifying my body again.

On this wonderful... memorable day, I want to go to Onee-chan's room, crawl into her bed, inhale her gentle scent, and fall asleep hugging her.

So there's no way that trash can approach Onee-chan anymore, even in the form trace of smell ...

Absolutely not, right?

Ah, I want to touch you soon. I want to see you, I want to see you, I want to see you.

As a reward for my hard work in slaughtering that scum of a hero, I want you to pat me on the head... Onee-chan ♪

I woke up with a strange chill.

Hmm? Have I caught a cold? That's not like me at all...

(Maybe I'm tired because I'm in a new place and has been acting brainwashed that I'm not used to.)

First of all, when I tried to move to get out of bed, something started moving and clung to me inside the bed.

...Oh, it's Reno. That scared me a bit, you little brat... Die.

(By the way, why is this guy just casually staying in my sacred area… Should I give her a spanking?)

Oh well. Anyway, I guess I'll grab a drink as soon as I wake up! I'm a saint so I don't drink alcohol though...

Maybe wine would be okay... but maybe it's just barely okay? I don't want to drink ordinary water with a fancy name like holy water anymore.

More importantly, Reno is clinging to me and I can't get up. What should I do?! Don't monopolise my body, which is like a world heritage, you idiot. You're in the way. I'm thirsty!

"Um, Reno? Are you asleep...? (Wake up already, this is an invasion of the human body!)"

I called out to Reno, but of course Reno was asleep――

"Ehehe, Onee-chan...good morning."

You're awake. But, what is it? I can't see your face because you're hugging me... something, something, um...

I find this really creepy? ...Reno....

I can't stop getting goosebumps. What is this!!! Are you kidding me!!! When did this horror story start?! I'm the main character! I'm the one who will achieve the legend of the Saint, the greatest, most beautiful, and most beloved human being in the universe!

But that aside, it's scary! I can't lie. I can't lie to myself. Someone please tell me why I'm going through this.

"Hey, Onee-chan. I have a favor to ask of you. Is it okay...?"

Reno intimidates me with a voice that sounds 1.5 times more whiny than usual.

I was being pushed so much that I was about to turn into a weak-willed protagonist.

"What is it, Reno? You're acting so serious. I'll gladly listen to your request as a cute little sister (but stop being so intimidating. I'm going to pee my pants)."

"Really?! Well then, Onee-chan...can you please pat my head a lot?"

"Reno is a bit of a spoiled brat ♪ I get it. I also like petting your head (I'm lying. Not just your head, I hate your existence in general)."

And then, I turned into a machine, gently, slowly, and methodically stroking Reno's head. It was like I was following a manual of work instructions. I could do it even with my eyes closed...

"Onee-chan's hand... is soft and gentle... It's as if she is accepting all of me... Ah, I'm so happy. Right, Onee-chan?"

"Hmm, what is it? (Did you say something just now?)"

"...I love you."

"Hehe. I also love you, Reno (although I guess it's only second to pooping in the woods!)"

"I love you, I love you, I love you, I love you... Onee-chan. I really love you."

"... Reno? You don't have to say that much, I can understand you, okay? (are you a broken recorder? This brat might be really dangerous.)"

"Ah, sorry. It seems my feelings just overflowed... hehe."

"Reno is so cute (gross)."

Reno's always been weird, but today she's even crazier.

After this, I just dealt with her in Saint Mode... and then I went to sleep. In the end, I wasn't able to release the Reno Hold until morning.

It was annoying as hell to say the least, but I got through it.

And then... morning came, and I heard there was a commotion in the town.

--I found out that Hayato died yesterday.

The protagonist was the one who started the fire that sparked the tragedy, yet she just slept soundly...