It wasn't just coincidence.
It was anxiety.
Knowing that this situation had diverged significantly from the future described in the prophecy book, Gerhard was anxious about whether Aint would be able to safely obtain the artifact.
So he simply wanted to confirm everything to the end with his own eyes.
"But it seems that was a good decision."
That anxiety gave him a chance to prevent the future from taking the worst turn.
"Condolence money?"
Keke, the demon species, whose waist had been half-broken, straightened up elegantly again.
"Arrogant bastard. Your corpse will disappear without a trace, and no one will ever find it."
"Aint, can you get up?"
"Y-yes...!"
Aint struggled to get up, but he didn't look to be in a normal state. Gerhard threw him a potion.
"Drink it."
"Thank you. But why are you here..."
A rock emerged. A black flash pierced through the rock. But in that momentary hesitation, Aint barely managed to duck and avoid the flash.
