The Villain Knight Doesn't Want to Be a Hero

I have unconsciously accepted this fact in my heart.

Chapter 192: Don’t Give Up Hate, and Don’t Give Up Beauty

After chatting for a while and exchanging some information, Rentaro Satomi decided to leave.

After all, he is also a member of the Holy Emperor's Guard, and he still has to go back and report to the Holy Emperor when something like this happens... Of course, he also promised Mu Geng that he would not reveal the other party's true identity for the time being.

Well, for now.

But before leaving, he looked at Kisara with a slightly complicated look.

"What's wrong, Satomi?"

"No, it's just... Miss Kisara, are you... still planning to take revenge on the Tendo family?"

"..."

Biting her lower lip lightly with her pearly teeth, Tendo Kimura, who was originally somewhat happy because of seeing her childhood sweetheart before she lost her memory, suddenly felt a little unhappy.

After hesitating for a moment, he continued, "Although it's just my personal opinion, Miss Kisara can definitely break away from the past and start a new life."

Even though the other party didn't speak, years of getting along with him made him know Tendo Kimura's character too well, and this did not change even if the other party lost his memory.

In his opinion, her idea of ​​massacring the Tiantong family was too radical.

Although the Tendo family was suspected of going too far in the whole incident, he believed that there must be a more reasonable and correct solution than killing people, especially fratricide.

And even if she succeeded, the final result, no matter how optimistic one is, would probably be mutual destruction.

Not to mention that the Tendo family now plays an important role in the Tokyo area. If they really disappeared overnight, I'm afraid it wouldn't take long for the entire Tokyo area to fall into chaos.

Although I don't want to admit it, maybe it's a good thing that the other person has lost his memory right now.

However, Tendo Kimura's view is completely opposite:

"Although my memories of the past have become hazy and I can't even remember them at all, I have decided that even if it means sacrificing my own life, I will make all the Tiantong disappear from this world!"

The amethyst-like pupils showed a firmness that had never wavered.

"Ms. Kisara..."

"Satomi!"

She interrupted Rentaro harshly as he was still trying to speak up.

"It's getting late. It's better to report such an important matter as the Slammer to Lord Saint Emperor as soon as possible."

"......"

This can be said to be a clear sign of driving people away.

Looking at the other party's resolute look, Rentaro Satomi smiled bitterly.

Even though he has lost his memories, he is still the familiar Tendo Kimura in my impression... How should I put it, I kind of regret having said too much.

But he really didn't want the other party to go down that dark path, and he didn't want to be hostile to the Tendo family who saved his life and adopted him.

......

Not long after Rentaro Satomi left, the sky became completely dark... Before leaving, Lin Qiao specially gave him a large cup of Nebula coffee.

It's obviously Tokyo, but compared to the previous world where it could have become a city that never sleeps, this place is much quieter.

Police cars were patrolling the street, and there were not many pedestrians on the street.

Because it is not a street-facing building, although the customer flow is sacrificed, the area around the coffee shop is still relatively quiet and there is no need to worry about any noise.

The bright moonlight shone on the earth. A man was sitting quietly on the rooftop where he had an open-air barbecue during the day. For some reason, Tendo Mugen's heart was restless.

"It's not a wise choice for a person to stay up there and blow the cold wind at this time. The wind up there is quite strong."

A voice lacking in tension came from behind, making Miss Geng feel helpless for a moment.

"Also, there are no lighting equipment or guardrails up here, so it's easy to fall down if you're not careful... So, should we install one next time? That way, Cui and Yanzhu can't sneak up here."

She started nagging like an old lady.

“I say, with my current physical condition, it won’t matter even if I fall from here, right? The same goes for Yanzhu and the others. Everyone reacted before they hit the ground.”

"It would be better if you were more careful."

After all, the weakest person in the entire firm is an ordinary person like Lin Qiao...at least that's the case on the surface.

He kindly gave Lin Qiao, who came up with the small lamp, some advice, but it was obvious that this guy was not the type to listen to advice.

Otherwise, that coffee shop that had no sales for several months would have closed by now.

"Where are Yanzhu and Cui? Those two kids aren't pestering you?"

"I watched two episodes of Tenchu ​​Girls and now I'm going to bed."

"You're surprisingly good at dealing with children."

"Well... actually I can only say it's just average. After all, I get a headache when children cry."

I found a place to sit on the ground and put the small lamp that was emitting light aside.

The warm light appears bright in a dark environment but not glaring.

"So, are you still upset about what happened before?"

“Who is feeling upset?!”

"......"

Looking at Miss Geng’s reaction, Lin Qiao sighed, so it can be said that Tsundere has been retired!

As if she realized that her reaction was a bit excessive, she coughed twice: "...Anyway, I can't say I'm upset, it's just..."

"It's just that you feel a little uncomfortable because your persistence was denied by others, and the object was your childhood sweetheart who lost his memory, right?"

“…About the same…”

"Perhaps Satomi wants me to let go of my hatred and start a new life, but to be honest, I just can't forget that hatred. Whenever I close my eyes, the image of being attacked by the gastrula creatures flashes through my mind."

Sitting on the ground with his knees hugged, his eyes turned to the other side.

"So, what do you think?"

"what do you mean?"

"It's about me wanting to take revenge on the Tendo family... that person wasn't a slammer, but a living human being."

No, you can't say that.

In fact, if you really think about it, the Smasher might also be a human being, who was transformed by the mysterious organization just like himself, but he became Kamen Rider, while they became the Smasher.

Thinking about this, I felt even worse.

"Before I answer your question, I'd better ask you something. The Tendo family that killed your parents didn't receive any punishment, even if it was just a superficial punishment."

".....No."

"Then let me ask you another question. If what the Tendo family did is exposed, do you think the mastermind behind all this will receive the punishment they deserve?"

"Absolutely not."

After all, they are the Tendo family, the pillar of the Tokyo area. I am afraid that in the end, the big things will be reduced to small things, and the small things will be forgotten, and they will just be passed over in the end.

"So, isn't it obvious?"

Patting Mu Geng on the back of his shoulder, Lin Qiao said, "When the law cannot bring justice to the parties involved, private revenge is justified and even noble from that moment on... It comes from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. At least I personally think it is correct."

In this context where personal rights are magnified to the extreme, it can almost be said to be a return to the feudal era of 500 years ago.

Unless we can get truly fatal evidence and sufficient force, it is too fantastic to expect the law to punish the Tendo family.

This is also where the disagreement between Tendo Kimura and Satomi Rentaro lies - the latter is too superstitious about the laws and justice of this doomsday.

If it were a peaceful era, this approach might be understandable, but this is a chaotic era...

If it was really useful, Lin Qiao would not have caught so many and could have transformed them into experimental materials for the Smasher without any scruples.

".....Thanks....."

He buried his head in his legs and muttered something in a voice as quiet as a mosquito.

However, Lin Qiao scratched his head and said helplessly: "Well, I think you should not rush to thank me. After all, I haven't finished what I want to say."

"Ah."

Kisara nodded slightly, looking like he was listening quietly.

"In short, although I don't agree with all of what Rentaro Satomi said, he was right about one thing."

"——Kisara, you care too much about the past, and you are indeed a little too much."

Have I gone too far?

Mu Geng frowned and asked himself, but he didn't think there was anything wrong with what he did.

Although she is determined to take revenge on the Tendo family, she is not a cold-blooded person who disregards life and treats others as tools to achieve her goals.

"When I say overdoing it, I'm not referring to other people, but yourself."

Seeing that she didn't seem to realize the problem, Lin Qiao shook her head.

"I will not deny your desire to kill everyone in the Tendo family. You do have very legitimate reasons, but I also hope you can understand a premise."

"——That is, the act of revenge itself is not for the dead, but for the living."

"The dead do not cry, they do not laugh, and they do not ask anything of the living."

Because once dead, you are truly dead. Everything the living do is meaningless to the dead themselves.

Therefore, from this point of view, Lin Qiao really hates the plot of "I think your deceased relatives would not want you to do this."

"So, instead of thinking about dragging the Tendo family down with you in the future, it's better to take a longer-term view."

"For example, sending the Tendo family to heaven collectively, resolving the haze of the past, embracing tomorrow, and ushering in a better life."

"In short, don't give up your hatred, but don't give up hope for tomorrow either. That's what I want to express."

Lin Qiao sighed, said the last words, then patted her on the shoulder and walked down the rooftop.

"..."

Hearing this, Mu Geng clenched his hands tighter and tighter, looking at the city in the distance under the night sky.

Lonely and dark, but still with some light.

Chapter 193 The Ministry of Defense's Call

early morning

Although it was past working hours, the streets in Tokyo were still a bit noisy.

A motorcycle with a slightly strange shape was speeding through the street.

The reason why it is strange is that there is an extra-large battery that looks like a large bucket inserted in the trunk.

And unlike the traditional romantic scene where a boy drives, a woman sits in the back seat with a shy look on her face.

The well-developed, plump girl wearing a helmet was anxiously pressing the accelerator to the bottom while arguing with the man in the back seat.

"Ahhh! Why didn't you wake me up!?"

"Yes, you said you wanted to sleep for five more minutes, but you're like a turtle, hiding in your bed and can't be dragged out."

Compared to the anxious Miss Geng, Lin Qiao is leisurely and calm, just lacking the cup of tea in her hand to appreciate life.

"But it's obviously been more than five minutes!"

"I can't help it. After all, I can't refuse Tenchu ​​Girls. I didn't get to watch it yesterday, but it was finally rerun this morning, so I can't miss it... In order to avoid spoilers from Yeonju and the others, I deliberately didn't wake them up."

"You!"