Trillion Universe Stories (Tensura short stories)

Part 3

After Rimuru left, I went back to the holy church. The news was out. The monster nation had escaped destruction. We were going to have a meeting to decide the final course of action of the church and the fate of the monster nation.

Ugh. For some reason I have been having mild headaches since the day I developed feelings for Rimuru. And they are getting more and more intense as my feelings grow stronger as well. At this rate my head is going to burst.

"Attention everyone. I say we should attack that nation as soon as possible. The Falmuth army has been wiped out and they should still be recovering from the war" said an Archbishop.

"That's right. Those pesky monsters managed to avoid destruction at the hands of the Falmuth army, but they are not going to escape from us" said Arnold.

"The Falmuth army was weak and useless, but we are strong" said Bacchus.

"Especially that bastard Rimuru. He managed to avoid Hinata sama once, but this time we will make sure he goes down along with the rest of them" said Renard.

"Enough" I shouted, unable to bear any insults thrown at Rimuru. 

"Huh? What's the matter Hinata san?" 

"I won't tolerate a word against Rimuru. Let's just leave them alone"

What the hell am I saying? I was supposed to keep quite here and wait for the perfect opportunity! But I can't bear to see Rimuru get insulted in front of me as well. I won't tolerate it.

"What do you mean Hinata? Why are you suddenly speaking in support of the monsters?" asked Louis in an angry tone.

Ugh the headache started again.

"Its just as I said. We have nothing to gain by attacking those innocent monsters. We should instead focus on other important things and leave them alone"

What the hell am I speaking anymore? This isn't like me. I know they are not going to buy such obvious trickery. But these headaches, its as if they are blinding my thinking capability and making me say just what comes in my mind.

"Get a hold of yourself Hinata san! Why are you suddenly siding with the monsters?" 

"Don't tell me you plan on betraying us?"

"If that's what I have to do to save Rimuru then be it" I said firmly.

No its no use. I can't think straight anymore. These headaches and this feeling are taking over my rationality. At this rate I will end up making enemies out of the entire western holy church. But what is this? I don't feel any regret at all. Even if I end up fighting Luminous and die I still won't regret it. Nor if I have to fight my fellow comrades in order to protect Rimuru. I feel like I can do anything.

And if I think about it, it had to come to this some day. I can't keep on living with people who hate Rimuru forever. Heck I couldn't even stand being in this meeting! But I do think I could have done this in a better way than... just bursting out like this.

"Hinata san! How could you! Why!" said the pitiful voices looking at me with tearful eyes, still trying to believe in me and expecting me to say it was all a joke. Too bad for them. All they will get from me is disappointment. I have already decided to give my all to Rimuru. Yes I am totally in love with him and can sacrifice anything for him. 

Ugh the headaches are intensifying even more! I don't think I would be able to bear them for too long!

"Answer me Hinata. Are you intending to betray us?" asked Louis angrily.

I gathered up my energy and replied "Yes. As long as you are going against Rimuru, I will be your enemy" 

"That's unfortunate. I don't know what has come over you suddenly but it feels like I will have to teach you a lesson and throw you in front of Luminous sama. She will take care of you then" said Louis and prepared to attack me.