The Crimson Witch

A massive army made up of royal knights, court mages, mercenaries, and adventurers got in formation across from us.

“Hyuuuu. They really sent out everything they have.”

“Yaaaawn. Sure have...”

Their spokesperson, riding on his horse, came closer and shouted.

“Just hand her over to us! There’s no way for you to come out of this unscathed...”

I gripped the hilt of my sword and puffed out my chest.

“...Even for you, Crimson Witch!”

“Are we really doing this, Kurenai?”

Hmpf.

“You really have to ask?”

“Why are you going so far for someone like me?”

The girl asked while cowering in fear behind us.

Someone like me, huh? I used to think just like that... No, not just me. We all thought like that in the face of this disgusting world!

“Just hand over that demon spawn!”

“Demon spawn...”

“He’s right... My father was from the demon race.”

Grrrrrrr.

Her ears perked up.

“They don’t even consider her an equal...”

She whipped the ground with her tail.

“Now, now. Don’t forget our number one priority.”

Simultaneously, they both responded.

“Sorry, Kurenai.”

I patted both their heads as I took the front position.

“You really want this girl?”

“We just want that demon spawn, hand it over and we’ll let you leave unharmed.”

“Why? What did she do?”

“Her entire existence goes against Babel!”

“That’s it!?”

“Of cou-”

“Shut it! I’ve heard enough! I’m not letting you near her!”

“So you really are a traitor-”

“Call me whatever you want! But I’ll keep protecting everyone and anyone in need of my help!”

I raised my hand.

“Oh no... now he did it...”

“Huh? What?”

“Now they’ve angered the Crimson Witch. Tsk tsk tsk.”

“Crimson... Witch?”

“Inferno!”

“Earthquake!”

“Blizzard!”

“Tornado!”

“Four high grade magic spells at the same time!?”

“That’s the terrifying Crimson Witch, Kurenai, for you...”

Did I possibly overdo it? Yes. Did they deserve it? I think so, but feel free to judge for yourself.

But before I became known as the terrifying Crimson Witch, I was just a clueless village girl...