Kapitel 47: vol 13 PT 2
ARIFURETA SHOKUGYOU DE SEKAI SAIKYOU (WN)
C125
Chapter 125 – Even if the Appearance Changes
ZUDOOOOON! DOOGOOOON! GOOBAAA!
A roar shakes the ground in the sea of trees over and over, creatures which inhabit it were desperate to escape from the center of the explosion while panicking.
[Oraa! I'll destroy this forest, get out of my way!]
Among the sounds that roared consistently, you could hear a scream.
It was Hajime's voice.
Incidentally, it is Hajime who bombs the sea of trees in the present while scattering the roaring sound. A vein on his forehead is showing while he uses "Orkan" (TL: His rocket launcher) in both hands and randomly shooting rockets and missiles.
[A, Ano, Hajime-san, anymore is …..]
[That's right, Hajime-kun, I'm sure that demon is already died, too and ….]
Without hiding his anger and frenzy, hundred of rockets and missiles were already shot by Hajime who keeps shooting cluster bombs with the "Cross Bits" from the sky in the forest, while Shia and Kaori fluster to restrain him.
However, ….
[Well, what?]
[Ie, it is nothing.]
[Un, I'm sorry to bother you.]
The two retracted their previous remarks immediately, because Hajime looked back with bloodshot eyes. (TL: He looked with blood lust.)
[Uu,…. scary. Shizushizu~ stop him.]
[Do not say the unreasonable, Suzu. I do not want to die yet. I think it's also reasonable why he is angry…..]
Shizuku gives out a sigh while she's calming Suzu who is clinging to her. She looks a little to the side. There was a crouching figure that was suppressing his own eyes with both hands while weeping.
[My eyes~, my eyes~, damn it, Nagumo! What are you doing so suddenly!]
A voice of agony is raised like a colonel from somewhere. It was the state of a person who got his eyes busted. Also, according to the words, Kouki's eyes were pierced by Hajime who used his fingers like scissors.
So why is Hajime so mad that he burned the forest and crushed Kouki's eyes?
After Hajime and the others fought a bee-shaped demon, they searched in the sea of trees for approximately 30 minutes. It was because of the encounter of a certain demon.
The demon was a monkey-type which attacked in crowds. The attacks flew from all angles freely by using the trees as a foothold and it was fairly troublesome. They were equipped with sword and clubs etc. Though it was unknown where they got these weapons.
Kouki, Shizuku and Suzu were fighting the monkey-demons and were played around with the tricky movements of them. Naturally, the monkey-demons were not Hajime's enemy, as one would expect.
Hajime, who wanted to join with Yue as fast as possible, let Kouki's group spar with the enemy to some degree.
Is it possible that the monkey-demon has some intelligence? The monkey-demons tried to take hostages. However, for Hajime, the thinking of that degree was too shallow. The monkey-demons that tried to take a hostage were all killed.
In those circumstances, the monkey-demons realized that they are no match and tried to withdraw, however... it accidentally made the wrong choice. It was the worst decision they could have made.
The main cause is the peculiar magic of the monkey-demons – "Mimicry". It is the same one as the one from the rust-colored Slime which made Hajime angry.
They also got the information of Yue's group and it is possible for them to disguise themselves as the companions which Hajime's group was separated from. However, unlike the rust-colored Slime, the monkey-demons were more intelligent.
In other words, it is possible for them to mimic actions which would disturb the others. They were able to think of that.
As a result, they used "Mimicry". It was to be used against the most dangerous enemy with the person they value the most. It was the lowest method to shake them up.
The monkey-demons dragged their brethren that used mimicry from the back of the bush. Its appearance was that of Yue. The figure that was dragged along was badly bruised with an unladylike appearance. Because it is based on the information of the teleported team, the appearance is exactly the same as the real one. (TL: Yep. They dug their own graves now.)
Of course, Hajime was able to see through the mimicry of the rust-colored Slime before, so he obviously knew it was not Yue.
Still, even with Yue's nudity and miserable appearance you can't tell the difference between the fake a real thing. When closing in the distance with his "Instant Movement" (TL: Shukichi, Flicker, whatever was used before.), Kouki's eyes, which almost looked at the "Mimicry"-Yue, were crushed.
At this point, though Hajime has already started losing his temper, it was still enough for his reason to work. However, the monkey-demons, despite their high intelligence, couldn't read the mood. They hit the "Mimicry"-Yue in front of Hajime with a smile. In addition the "Mimicry"-demon was imitating Yue's voice. […..Hajime, help me]. It became a serious matter because of that.
At that moment, everyone heard it. "BUCHI" was heard and something snapped. (TL: sound effects, think of it as a snapping sound)
And now, you can see a part of the sea of trees surrounded by flames of hell.
The scorched field which was 500 meters in every direction was already complete. If you look here and there you can see carbonized humanoids. In the wreckage, bee- and ant-demons were also seen.
Because it was an instant air strike, there will probably be not a demon that escaped unless some demons can make a space metastasis.
After Hajime burned everything in the sea of trees, he advanced while ignoring everything else.
[Don't give up you both, please! Who else can stop Hajime-san other than Shia and Kaori!"
[But….]
[No buts. Why do you give up here? It ends when you give up! Hora, do your best! Hang in there! Dekiru, Dekiru! (2xYou can do it!) A maiden in love is invincible!]
The words from Shizuku, reminiscent of some coach, inspired Shia and Kaori. To be frank, Shizuku was desperate to make the two to go to Hajime as he was hard to approach now.
Without knowing the real intentions of Shizuku, Shia and Kaori nod to each other and jumped at Hajime while he was reloading "Orkan".
[Hajime-san! Leave it at this!]
[That's right, Hajime-kun. You may drag Yue's group into it!]
He desperately glares at Shia and Kaori clinging to him. Hajime seems to be dissatisfied and utters a twisted expressions and raised his voice with an [A?, a?]
The appearance was, no matter how you look at it, one of a person that wanted to free his head. However, as he sees the two going [Ne?, Ne?], he regained his composure after a while.
[Fuuuuuu~~~~~ I understand. For now I'll leave it at this. I feel refreshed after shooting.]
Hajome relaxed his shoulders and called back the "Cross Bits" and put them away along with "Orkan" into the "Treasure Box". Shia and Kaori regained their composure and let out a relieved breath.
[My bad, I made you take care of me.]
[Ie, I also got mad at their methods. It was inevitable.]
[Un, really, it was the worst….. In a sense it was expected from the great labyrinth.]
When Hajime regained his composure he showed a wry smile, the two shaked his head while shaking their own heads in denial.
When Hajime was talking in the background of a part of the sea of tree that almost turned into wasteland, Shizuku stepped forward while having a cramp on her cheek.
[Naguno-kun, if you calmed down could you do something about Kouki ….]
With the words [Ah, Now that you mention it.] Hajime turns around to Kouki.
Kouki was shedding tears while sobbing. His appearance was indescribably pitiful. Kaori immediately used recovery magic when it was suggested by a glance.
[Uu, This feeling. Is it recovery magic? Oh, i can see light] (TL: Yes he sees light, maybe he should also see a tunnel and go into it?)
Kouki is liberated from the pain in his eyes and is looking joyfully. In addition, when Hajime who is the ringleader of the pain is spotted, he lifted his eyes and raises a voice of protest.
Shizuku explains the situation and the other party shows a dissatisfied face.
[You see, Amanogawa, though i am at fault, i couldn't hold back. It was a critical moment of whether my lover's improper appearance was seen by another man. A mans …. eyes should be crushed, don't you agree?] (TL: Written Tennokawa, read as Amanogawa. This took me some time. Maybe i should write down their surnames or something….)
[What's with that "common sense?". Don't demand for an agreement in that tone. I almost became blind. In the first place, how can you tell the fake apart? Setting aside the real thing, when i think about how i tasted the pain because of the impostor... I'm really angry.]
[You are foolish. Comparing your eyesight with Yue's half-nakedness….. is like putting a stone from the roadside with a high-class jewel on a scale.]
[My eyes aren't roadside stones!]
Kouki objects to Hajime and shows resentment towards him, while Hajime wards of his remark, he goes back to his search.
While not taking notice of the other party, Kouki begins to get even more irritated. Shizuku and Suzu try to soothe the situation. In a certain meaning, they were indebted to a familiar girl. It was an unpleasant common point.
At that time Hajime caught a presence with his "Sign perception". It will come at the speed of a small run.
Judging from the feeling of the sign, it seemed not to be a very powerful enemy. Therefore, Hajime looked back at the sea of trees with a doubtful look.
Shia also tilted her neck while gazing at the depths of the sea of trees.
Kouki also guessed that something approached them while looking at the manner of the two. It was a creature that resembled a goblin, while it made a rustling sounds (TL: "gasagasa" sounds). It had a dark skin with an ugly and distorted face, it wore a rag and was about 140 centimeters tall.
The goblin made a "Guga"-sound when it saw Hajimes appearance. Thought it cried with a somewhat excited voice, it movements stopped as it was startled by its own voice. It stopped and looked at Hajime. Because of its face, murderous intent was released.
In fact, it looked that way to Kouki.
Because he was not playing an active part in battle a feeling of irritation was felt by him and he made a rush to the goblin. He closed in the distance in the blink of an eye with his Holy Sword in hand.
However, the goblin which life was almost nearly cut, for a moment, it's glance turned to Kouki, but it still did not show any behavior of taking a defensive action.
In an instant, even if Kouki had some doubts about it, he swung his Holy Sword down, because you couldn't be careless against demons in the great labyrinth.
At that moment, when the Holy Sword cladded in light, almost cut the strange goblin in two,
[What are you doing, idiot!] (TL: "Boke~", not "baka")
[Nnabbubera?]
Hajime who caught up in a moment, kicked Kouki away with a "Rolling Savate". A strange scream was raised and Kouki disappeared in the interior of the sea of trees, as if being run over by a dump truck.
Despite the demon before them, Shizuku was dumbfounded by the action of an ally getting blown away by a "Rolling Savate". She couldn't overlook the action, lifted her eyes in anger and rushed over to Hajime.
[Wait a moment, Nagumo-kun! What was that for!? No matter how you look at it, it was unreasonable. Kouki merely wanted to defeat the demon!]
[That's right! Or rather, is Kouki-kun alright? We must go look for him immediately.]
Shizuku and Suzu turned a look of criticism to Hajime. Shia and Kaori also did not understand the reason for Hajime's action.
However, Hajime did not hear their voices, he only gazed at the goblin in front of him.
In her eyes, Kouki was kicked away by Hajime's "Rolling Savate" without reason and Shizuku put herself on guard against the existence of the goblin.
Kouki turned up from the back of the sea of trees while rubbing his arm. Apparently, he seemed to have been alright. However, it seemed he was going to jump at Hajime, while anger was omitting from his whole body.
[….. Nagumo. Why did you do that? Why did you get in my way? The situation is different from a while ago. Don't make excuses. To protect a demon, are you sane?]
[It's not a demon.]
[What did you say?]
Without reacting to Kouki's anger and ignoring his muttering, he kneeled in front the still standing goblin. All members were astonished by the action and are doubting him more and more. Only Shia noticed something and muttered [No way….].
Hajime, who is meeting it's eyes on the same level, says some words that startle the others.
[….. You are Yue, right?]
[Gugya!]
[[[….What the?]]]
While Kouki and the rest were standing there with open mouths, Hajime did not hesitate and took the goblins hand and muttered [Yue…]. The goblin, with a joyful cry, answered [Gugya.].
[Ehm, Hajime-san. I would never have imaged it would be Yue-san. Uhm, I can only see a demon….]
[I, I can only see a demon. Is it really Yue?]
Shia and Kaori raised a voice of doubt, while looking at the goblin in front of them. The goblin begins to cry out/complain to Hajime with [Gugya , Gugogo, Gyaagya], while looking at both of them. It shoulders dropped, because it is not able to talk with them.
However, Hajime is there. There is nothing impossible for the man who loves Yue.
[Yes?, Yes~ The next thing you knew is that your appearance changed after the transfer?]
[! Gugya ! ... Gugogo]
[Fumu, So it only changed the body...]
[Gugya ... Gyagya , Gugi]
[The equipment was also lost?….Oh, you came after the markings i have left?] (TL: Either equipment or accessories and "makingu" is written in "english")
[Gugutsu ... Gogagoga]
[That's right, Hajime is where the explosions come from? Well, you aren't wrong...]
[...Gyuuu, Gogo]
[Is that so, you aren't able to use magic... But, you don't feel any other changes.]
[Gigigi , Gagi]
[Well, it should be alright. It's probably one of the trials. It was an inevitable start of the game]
[... Gyuuu]
[And Tio and Sakagami weren't with you. Perhaps the same happened with them as with Yue. I still don't know anything about the demons here….. Well, Don't worry about it Yue. I'll do something about it as always.]
A normal conversation has been established. (TL: "normal")
[[[[[ ..... ]]]]]
Kouki and the rest were speechless. Hajime didn't try to hide the fact that he was happy to be reunited with his lover and smiled.
[This kind of thing. Let's try "Reproduction Magic" out.]
[[[[[ No, no, no, no, wait, wait, wait, wait ]]]]]
[Oh, What's wrong?]
Kouki and the rest tsukkomied in a beautiful harmony and looked at Hajime with puzzled expressions. Everyone wanted to tsukkomi Hajime even more. Or rather, they weren't able to hold out any longer.
[Isn't it strange? It is strange, right? How can you communicate? Like nothing is going on!]
[Nothing is going on…. I talk because it is Yue?]
[Suzu only hears "Gugya"! No other words! How do you understand it?]
[No, with feelings… it is possible to talk with eyes.]
[Which reminds me, you always stare at each other...….It really is useful at such a time….. How the two of you communicate breaks through the center of the universe.]
[No, It's normal for a lover.]
[It's not normal? Obviously it is not normal…..What should we do. The "special" seat feels very far away.]
[Rather, Nagumo-kun. How did you notice it? Did you notice it before kicking me?]
[How did i, you know….. It's a simple story.]
Many tsukkomis were made and the others had tired expressions because Hajime answered with his common sense. At the end, Kouki uttered a question towards Hajime, who looked peacefully at the goblin shaped Yue,
[It's just that…. Her appearance may have changed, but i will never lose sight of Yue.]
[[[[[...Is that so?]]]]]
[... Gugya]
With an expression that seemed like it was made of sugar, Yue (goblin Ver.) answered happily to Kouki's group.
[Putting that aside. Kaori, I leave the "Reproduction Magic" to you.]
[Ah, Un, I understand.... Well then, here we go Yue: "Absolute Imitation"!]
Kaori, whose eyes slightly regained sanity, was appealed by Hajime, turned towards Yue (goblin Ver.) and used "Reproduction Magic". Needless to say, reproduction magic is an age of gods magic and the effects are enormous. Hajime's group thought it would return her to her old appearance if they used it.....
[Gugya?]
[What? Why? One more time: "Absolute Imitation"!]
Yue's appearance did not change back.
It's like the "Reproduction Magic" isn't activating. A silver light pours down over Yue, but Kaori's magic is erased with a crunching sound. There is still no sigh of Yue's appearance turning back.
[Why...]
[Gugya...]
Kaori is stunned and Yue (goblin Ver.) dejectedly drops her shoulders. Even the other members had worried expressions. In the middle of it, Hajime folded his arms and hit the temple while brooding over the phenomenon.
Hajime wore a difficult expression. Yue (goblin Vers.), while gripping the bottom of his clothes, looked up to him with an uneasy expression. She though that it would be also difficult for her to turn someone back with "Reproduction Magic".
To such a Yue (goblin Ver.), Hajime returned from his deep thoughts and turned a vibrant smile towards her.
[Everything is alright, Yue. I've said it before, we fell into the trap, but a Game Over is impossible at the start. There must be a method to turn you back. I believe the "Reproduction Magic" doesn't work because the quality of the age of gods magic is different. A special method needs to be used. It is a self-evident truth, that the challengers of the trial have "Reproduction Magic". There would be no meaning to the trial otherwise. In any case, we will find the method to turn you back if we proceed further.]
[... Gugya]
[Aa, don't worry about it. And, i forgot about this. Can you hold this?]
[... Gigi?]
Hajime passed Yue (goblin Ver.) a pair of jewel earrings. Because she transformed and can't use magic, he guessed that she needs something and gave her an artifact ?? "Telephatic Jewels". (TL: actually stones, but they are earrings, so i choose "Jewels" instead of stones.)
[...Hajime?, Hajime? Can you hear me?]
Then, a lovely voice affected the space, the same way as Tio's transformation into a dragon does. Hajime's expression loosed up and he looked very happy while hearing a dear and nostalgic voice, even if it was only for a moment.
[Yeah, I can hear you, Yue. Your appearance changed….. but i'm glad you are alight.]
[.... Nn. I knew Hajime would notice it.]
[That's natural. I'm the one who understands you the most.] (TL: Missed this line, i'm sorry~ Did not notice till now)
[...… Nn. But i was happy. I love you.]
[...Stop it. It's embarrassing.]
[….. Fufu]
The air around them became sweet and pink, even though she was a goblin. Even if the appearance changed, they still create their own world. The eyes of the other members became like ones from dead fish.
[*Cough*! Isn't it about time? Yue, I'm glad you are alright.]
[N... Kaori, too]
[Yue-san.... Zettai, zee~~tai! We will turn you back! For that reason, you can rely on me!] (TL: "Zettai" means "absolutely" ,left it in japanese, because reasons…..)
[….. Shia, Thank you. I can't fight now, so i'll count on you.]
Shia and Kaori somehow regained their spirit and were able to exchange words with Yue.
[Yue-san, well, i'm sorry about a while ago. I didn't notice it was you…. I almost injured you.]
[….Don't worry. It was inevitable. And i believed i wouldn't get injured….]
[Eeh, is it about me?]
[…. Even from the hero (lol), Hajime would protect me.]
[... Is that so.]
Yue's casual remark performs a clean hit. While withdrawing dejectedly, Kouki raised a dry laughter. Shizuku and Suzu try to encourage him.
[Well then, to change Yue back and find Tio and Sakagami we should push forward and quickly conquer the labyrinth.]
With Hajime's command the party proceeded to advance in the sea of trees once again.
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[…..Hajime-san, even I see it. That is Tio.]
[I also understand it. No matter how you look at it, that is Tio.]
[….Rather, it would be a serious matter if it wasn't Tio.]
[Unmistakable, That is Tio.]
Hajime and the others turn their eyes towards the filth they see.
After 30 minutes they joined up with Yue, they saw a group of goblins. The group assaulted one goblin with kicks and punches.
However, there was no intention of killing it and an atmosphere like bullying was there. The goblin seemed not to be injured while receiving an assault from the group.
If it was only that it was bullied because it was weak, it would be pretty natural...
[No matter how i see it….. It's in ecstasy…..]
[Even though it has the face of a goblin….. We could never broadcast that.] [Nagumo….. You, to that kind of person…. I don't feel like i could win it's heart.] [Stop it, Amanogawa. I feel bad because i allowed that transformation…..I can only give up…..]
The goblin was floating in ecstasy, while the others where muttering. The appearance was reminiscent of a certain pervert. Or precisely, there could only be one such person.
[Tio… You are….. It's too late already…. Let's give up though it is regrettable.]
When Hajime shaked his head in a sad expression he quietly turned his back. Yue and the rest followed him without any hesitation. Normally, Kouki would say [Never desert a nakama!], among other things, but now his gaze is wandering. (TL: As in ignoring it and it is "nakama", which can mean friend, companion, comrade..etc.)
[Gu? Gyagya!]
And, at that moment, the goblin noticed Hajime's group and raised its voice.
As a result, the assaulted goblin seemed to notice Hajime. It opened its eyes wide and rushed towards Hajime, despite receiving an assault earlier.
The goblin (Tio) was crawling in a high-speed on the ground, while the other goblins instinctively pulled away and backed away. In fact, while the goblins tormented and bullied it in high spirit, they felt [Huh? Somehow you are strange.] and now they were convinced about it.
[Gugyagyagya!!]
Meanwhile, the goblin (Tio) tried to jump with a rupa?dive into Hajime's chest. Though they can't understand goblin words, seen that, it was surely [Master~ This one longed to see you] or something along those lines. (TL: Forgot to mention. It's probably "scuba dive", i don't understand the censor of the author here so i left it~)
Of course, Hajime responded and said,
[Don't come near me, you pervert!]
Mekyo!
And he used an uppercut with his artificial arm.
The goblin (Tio) made an artistic backflip with four and a half turns, but did make a sound like it should have been. She crashed.
[…..Dead?]
Yue (goblin Ver.) peeked into the bush where the body of the goblin (Tio) fell. It's tail was pierced by a tree branch.
Then, [Bikunbikun]! The body of the goblin (Tio) was twitching, while regaining consciousness. Though the body is that of a goblin, the endurance may be that of a dragon. Or, she became an even bigger pervert...
[GaGaGa! GoGo, Guge! Guga!]
The goblin (Tio) held her cheeks with both hands and screamed excited, while her body twisted around. And then, she began looking at Hajime with feverish eyes.
Instinctively, Hajime starts pulling out "Donner" and Shia desperately tries to calm him. Kaori handed over a "Telepathic Stone" over to the goblin (Tio).
[Uh-huh, a "Telepathic Stone"….. Do thou hear me, Master? This one met the beloved Master and the first words and actions were those of abuse.]
[Damn it. Even if the body changes, the toughness does not. It should just die already.]
[Tsu! Aah? Beloved Master. The lack of pardon, this one can't hold out. Mistress is useless without Master. Now, Master's beloved servant has returned. It's good how the mistress, who is reduced to ugliness, is attacked without restraint!]
Apparently, even if she changed into a goblin, she still felt the pleasure. It was already too late as Hajime said.
The goblins, while ignoring Tio who is lying on the ground saying [Do as you like! Burn or boil me!] and still twitching, were insta-killed by Hajime. And the search was resumed in silence.
The other members also did not seem to care about it and follow Hajime without turning their eyes.
[Ho, is this neglect play? Master can't be helped~ Ey, don't leave this one behind!? This one wants you to wait~ This one is still shaking because of the blow a while ago~]
Tio's voices echoes empty in the sea of trees. However, nobody stopped walking.
(TL: I used "it" rather than really translating it to english because i guess it makes more sense calling her an "object" rather than a "person".)
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The huge branch bends and attacks irregularly like a whip. Leaves dance like a blade and scatter around. Tree nuts are shot like cannonballs. A sudden spear-like root dashes out from the ground like the sharp point of a sword. Each of these attacks are fatal.
It is very similar to the Tree-Demon Hajime once fought in the [Orcus great Labyrinth]. The demon is a so-called "Trent". But then, when Hajime compared this Trent with the one he fought, the size is extremely different. It was 30 meters high and 10 meters in diameter.
Kouki, Shizuku, Suzu and the ogre-like creature are confronting the huge Trent.
[Guraaa!]
Meanwhile, while raising a shout like a real Ogre, it is Ryutaro who attacks with his fist to intercept the branches that come in.
Along the way, an Ogre was discovered fighting other Ogres. However, while the fight went on martial arts were seen – To be frank, it made refined karatemovements. It was obvious that it was Ryutaro.
Ryutaro might have been dead if they found him later as his status has fallen as Yue's and Tio's did. To go that far without running away, a tsukkomi was made about his muscle-brain.
And, Ryutaro finally joined with them as the last member. They reached the place with the gigantic tree which was obviously on a different size compared with the surrounding ones... The gigantic tree said [Defeat me if you want to go further!] and began to rage as it said it.
At the present time, Kouki's group which did not show any results till now said [We will defeat this guy!] and rushed out. Hajime's group didn't care and started to spectate the fight. By the way, Kaori is participating as a healer.
[Gwuuuu. The attack is heavy.]
A branch with the thickness of a log approaches, while cutting through the wind, and is received by Kouki with his Holy Sword. However, a groan leaked from the space of gritted teeth, while reminding how excessive the weight of the attack was.
Shizuku is busy with shuriken like leaves, which fly like throwing knifes. Suzu puts up a powerful barrier to somehow intercept the attack and Kouki desperately decides to use the opening to attack.
[Kuu, No good. Because Kaori is here, we do not have to worry about not being able to continue...]
The black katana "Tsumehirameki" was fully taken advantage of. Shizuku gridded her teeth while cutting branches and leaves one by one. (TL: Not sure ??, something like claw flash/lighting)
Hajime's words before entering the great labyrinth, sank into the bodies of Shizuku's group. Without Hajime they would have been annihilated already. The confidence they gained in the [Orcus great Labyrinth] was crushed into pieces.
After worrying a little, Shizuku shouted towards Kouki.
[Kouki! Use "Supreme Destruction"!] (TL: ?? not too sure, used chapter 122 as a reference )
[No, it's not good. The chant is too long!]
[It's alright! We will defend you without fail! Believe in us!]
Kouki was troubled what he should do about Shizuku's suggestion.
It was obvious that the Trent before them was stronger than the demons of the woman of the Majin-tribe (TL: Demon-tribe). The attacks only come one by one, however the fight is only somewhat manageable with Kaori's backup. They could lose their lives if they lose concentration even once. It would take more than an average nerve to expose oneself defenseless in such a time.
However, it was certain that without an overwhelming attack they can't reach the Trent. At this rate, they wouldn't be able to defeat it.
In addition...
Kouki recalls the time when Hajime met Yue again. A mutual trust that did not change, even when the appearance changed. Hajime saw the true nature of his lover in an instant and Yue did not show any unrest while she was almost killed by Kouki. Honestly, it would be a lie so say that he did not envy such a relationship.
Therefore, Kouki was determined. We have a relationship of mutual trust. It was absolutely not to prove that they will not lose to Hajime.
[I understand. I leave my back to you!]
[Yes, leave it to us. Ryutaro, Suzu! Let's gather up!]
[Roger!]
[Aye yo!]
Kouki did not move an inch while raising his Holy Sword over his head. Only his mouth moved while chanting. That state may be called defenseless, because his whole consciousness was poured into the chant of "Might of Heaven".
The Trent was sure not to miss that chance. The tree branches from right and left, a leaf blade which approached like a tornado from above, a shell of nuts from the front and the root of a tree attacks from the ground.
[This is sacred ground, the enemy of god will not be allowed to pass! "Absolute Virtue!"] (TL: "??" not sure about this skill, also "YOU SHALL NOT PASS!" would also work, but i did not want to use a sketchy line~)
Suzu foresaw an attack and put up a barrier. Up till now her barriers have saved the party. The barrier withstood somehow the first barrage of attacks with small cracks.
[Tsuuuuu!]
Because of the consecutive attacks of the Trent, the barrier couldn't hold out and breaks. Suzu's groan resounds loudly, while Shizuku and Ryutaro (Ogre Ver.) are attacking in despair.
[Tsuuuaaa!]
[Ooooooh!]
They were badly bruised in an instant because of the offensive waves of attacks. They intercept every attack with their skills, while screaming and roaring. Though two people get damaged and blood spilled out, they didn't let any attack pass to the back.
["Kaiten!"] (TL: Changing the world or turning the tide. Japanese sounds a bit better.)
With only one world echoing on the battlefield, Suzu's wounds are healed in an instant by Kaori's magic.
Though "Kaiten" is a recovery magic for multiple targets, it's effects are already above the advanced level. Most wounds are healed in no time. After getting Nointo's body, Kaori was inspired to create new healing magic. It was possible to heal with "Regeneration Magic", however the magic consumption from the age of gods magic is larger than normal magic.
Suzu puts up a barrier again and earns a few seconds, however it gets destroyed again. Shizuku and Ryutaro put their lives on the line again. Kaori immediately heals their damaged bodies and Suzu puts up another barrier. They repeat this three times.
Finally, from Kouki's body, a huge amount of magic gushes out and covers his Holy Sword. The Holy Sword is cladded in light like the sun and Kouki takes a deep breath.
And,
[????Everyone! Here i go! "Supreme Destruction" !!]
He unleashes his trump card, his strongest magic. A huge torrent of light strikes the ground and flies forward. A leaf blade is blown off, the tree branch gets eliminated, the bombardment of the nuts is swallowed and the Trent is hit directly.
The roaring sounds and light explode, while the surroundings are dyed white.
[I did it!]
Kouki gives a smile of satisfaction and shouts. Hajime watches in the back, while stuffing a small cake into his mouth, and mutters [Aah, he raised the flag…..].
The flag was certainly raised.
The light and dust clears up...and the Trent is unhurt.
[It's a lie, right...]
Kouki is stunned and makes a lifeless voice. It wasn't only Kouki. Shizuku's group also were shocked because Kouki's last resort was useless.
The Trent lets out murderous intent towards Kouki's group and starts attacking in waves again.
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ARIFURETA SHOKUGYOU DE SEKAI SAIKYOU (WN)
C126
Chapter 126 – The Pseudo-Trent
"Supreme Destruction" ???? Is a power like the name says. A power worthy as a hero's trump card, a magic of the highest grade. Kouki came as a beginner into this world, leveled up, gained experience and was able to slaughter all enemies with his special technique.
However, the Trent emerged unscathed from the dust.
[Impossible…..]
Kouki was unable to move because of that fact. Shizuku realized something and raises her voice.
[Kouki! Look at that! It wasn't a direct hit!]
[Eh?]
When Kouki looked into the same direction as Shizuku, he saw a large amount of trees scattered around, broken into small fragments. Apparently, Kouki's "Supreme Destruction" did not hit the Trent directly. It was prevented by a large amount of trees in the front.
Though there shouldn't be any trees there? Where on earth did such a great amount appear from? The questions from Kouki's group were answered by the Trent.
At that time, the Pseudo-Trent gave out a pale light. A large number of trees spread out from the base and grew in a very great force.
[... Unique Magic.]
Suzu muttered. That opinion was right. It was the unique magic of the Trent of the "Sea of Trees". It was freely able to create a large amount of trees and manipulate them freely.
[This, this is bad! This is sacred ground, the enemy of god will not be allowed to pass! "Absolute Virtue!"]
Suzu was momentarily dumbfounded, but was able to invoke "Absolute Virtue" immediately. Attacks poured in from all directions, while a shining barrier was deployed with Suzu's group inside.
The branches which had a sharpened point like a spear gave an intense shock to the barrier one after another.
Not only the Trent, but also the surrounding trees also produced a similar attack. It seemed they wold get crushed to death by the almost oppressive amount of resources.
The "Absolute Virtue" won't be able to hold out without a chant. It already cracked here and there, it did not seem to hold out for another several seconds. And, when Suzu's barrier gets broken, will the others hold out till she deploys it again?…..Only an optimist would judge it doable.
[No good….anymore….]
Suzu realizes by the magic consumption, that the barrier will soon break and informs the others.
Kouki looks at Suzu. [Then i have to use "Limit Break" to survive!] He made his resolve. There is no choice but to accept that they need to use two of their trump cards directly at the first stage after entering a great labyrinth.
However, after guessing Kouki's intentions, assistance came from the rear.
["Forever Engraved"]
The reproduction magic "Forever Engraved", which Kaori used – regardless of the substance of the object – can regenerate everything to the state one second ago every one second it is used.
Suzu's "Absolute Virtue" which seemed to break at any moment, gets surrounded by a silver light. After one beat, the barrier recovered to its dignified appearance af if nothing happened. Even after the attacks of the Trents , it returns to its original state. "Absolute Virtue" is repaired every second.
[Wow, Kao-rin! Thank you!]
Suzu, while maintaining the barrier, looks back and thanks Kaori. Kouki and the others slighty relax their bodies because they got of the predicament and look to the back.
There, the Trents surrounded Hajime's group like it did to Kouki's. Hajime and the others did not seem to care about it.
Four "Cross Bitts" were arranged by Hajime in the surroundings and a triangular pyramid was spread as a barrier. (TL: Like this: http://www.math-salamanders.com/images/lgs-3d-shape-triangular-based-pyramid.gif) The space interception type produce a spatial magic "Four-Point Barrier".
"Reproduction Magic" isn't even used and still there are no signs that the barrier gets shaken. It seems to be a totally impregnable castle wall, without allowing any attack to come near.
[That seems to be the limit. I thought they would hold out longer…..]
Hajime murmured while looking down at Kouku who had a complicated look.
[U~n, Wouldn't they be fine if the hero-san uses his "Limit Break"?]
[I wonder. Well, if he goes over his limit maybe... However, what will happen after he weakens after that? It is unlikely that he can recover from the fatigue of his "Limit Break" with healing magic.]
[…..It may be possible with Reproduction Magic.]
[I don't want to use it as the magic consumption is big. It's still too early for that.]
[Fumu. Well then, we should clear up here before the hero-boy uses it.]
Hajime was wondering if Kouki and the others would be acknowledged to have cleared the great labyrinth. Kouki and the others should obtain the age of gods magic , because [If Nointos appear in a great amount we could use the "throw the heroes at them"-strategy.]
So, they should raise their military strength in the great labyrinth [Appeal with: "We should fight hard!" ] Or so he wished....
Because it is unknown what may happen beyond this point, it's not preferable to use age of gods magic in succession because of its magic consumption. Even though they have magic stones stocked up, they don't know when Yue and Tio can turn back and are able to fight.
[Master, this one thinks you should not worry too much about the outcome of the battle.]
[Yes? What do you mean? Is it about the concept of the great labyrinth?]
The goblin (Tio) advises Hajime who thinks deeply about the current situation. Despite her being a pervert, her words and knowledge are very thoughtful. Though, she is still a helpless pervert.
[Yes. The concept is probably "testing the bonds".]
[Bond….. Speaking of it, the word was also on the stone tablet at the entrance.]
[That's right. Not only to test the bonds with the sub-humans, but also to test the bonds when capturing the labyrinth. Is it not so? See through the imitations, accept the companions which changed. It is truly testing the "deep woven bonds".]
[I see….. If there is a goal after clearing this trial you could call this a "guidepost". If it's that way, then there might be no problem if I clean up the battle. Amanokawa and the others only need to get over the "testing the bonds something" what comes after this.]
[That's right. Well, it is only a guess in the end.]
It is still a very reliable guess.
With understanding that, Hajime makes his decision and lets out a sigh. Even though he strengthened Kouki and other with the artifacts greatly, the great labyrinth reads the memory after the capture and there is a possibility it won't accept them if he makes them too strong and so he waited.
Hajime glanced at the Goblin (Tio) and lets out another sigh. Tio occasionally gives sharp consideration and makes suggestive advice because she lived far longer than him. He's reminiscent that the race is supposed to be noble and respectful.
Originally she is thoughtful and considerate and has the perfect nature of the Dragon-Race which Yue longed for. Every man would be captured by her beauty as she's a very attractive lady.
Even though she's already a pervert…..
[Really, is it my fault?] Hajime worried in his mind. And he looks at the Goblin (Tio) and regretted it.
[Mu? Master's look of pity at this one….haa, haa, this is in itself….. already…Mistress is no good without Master.]
[Haa~]
Tios wriggling with her Goblin body gave out unpleasant feelings.
Hajime looks at the Trent which attacks without restraint but still can't tear Suzu's "Absolute Virtue" and Hajime's "4-Point-Barrier". In addition it still generates more trees. The surrounding view was already filled with trees.
[Taniguchi. I'll burn everything now. Don't undo the barrier if you don't want to die.]
[Eh?]
Hajime warns Suzu before unleashing an attack while she is defending from attacks from all directions.
Suzu suddenly answers dumbfounded with a great voice. Kouki and the other turn dubious expressions towards Suzu. The expressions will soon turn into dumbfounded ones.
Outside of the barrier, Hajime throws a moonlike-ring (Getsurin) into the air and takes out a remote control with an induction stone out of the "Treasure Box". With the power of "Wind Claw" and "Sign Perception" the surrounding trees were easily dissected and thrown into the air. (TL: Actually the author has written "sky", but i choose to change it to "air". Makes somehow more sense. I'll use "Getsurin" from now on, just needed to explain what it is.)
The numbers exceeded 20. It's impossible to make them get battle mobility, but it's easy to change the tide.
And in the next moment, black liquid scatters around the Trent like raid because of the Getsurin. The black liquid scattered around is a tar that burns at 3.000? which even melts Fullum ore.
Hajime transfers a large amount of tar stored in the "Treasure Box" by using the gate function of Getsurin.
While trying to figure out what Hajime was doing, Shia and the other let out a [Uwaa~] and their eyes turned towards Hajime.
Certainly, it was effective to deal with the Trent and all the trees it quickly generated.....
While the girls gazed at Hajime, he threw a small live coal towards Getsurin.
In that moment,
Gooooooooo !! (TL: Not sure how to translate sound effects ????????!!)
Everything in sight was dyed instantly in flaming red.
The Trents, which didn't even worry when the tar was released, are now surrounded by a prison of flames of 3,000? and instantaneously burned by it. Though they don't have vocal cords, it seems they are screaming in agony.
The spectacle may be mistaken for hell which has manifested on this world. Now, every object outside of the barrier is certainly carbonized...No, even cinders might not remain.
The tar does not burn for long, but the heat is terrific. The hellfire produced by Hajime extinguished naturally after 15 minutes. However, because the Trents ran wild, it even spread to normal trees, so Kaori managed somehow to extinguish the flames with water magic.
[We joined up with Yue and the other already, so i had no problems burning everything down….]
[Hajime-kun…. Do you even think before destroying everything?]
[Where Hajime-san is, there is also destruction…. Father and the others might think of two new names if they see it.]
[...Hajime not restraining himself….Wonderful.]
[This one agrees, Yue. Merciless Master…. This one gets wet.]
Hajime releases the "4-Point-Barrier" and walks toward Kouki and the others who have somewhat tired expressions, while Kaori turns to Hajime looking troubled. The members other than Kaori are saying [That's very Hajime-like.] and [As expected from Hajime.]. With satisfaction on her face she nods in agreement.
[Nagumo-kun….A little while ago…. No, it's nothing. A rocket launcher has already been fired at random and cluster bombs were scattered around. This much is already normal for him. Therefore, get a grip, myself...]
Kouki and the others made a complicated look, as if they are really safe. At the same time, Kouki glanced towards Hajime and bits his lips tightly.
Kouki wasn't able to knock it down even with his last resort and Hajime did it as if it was a side-job. Even if he was persuaded to come here to obtain the age of gods magic, will he really obtain it while being helped...? Such uneasiness was welling up in his mind.
Kouki averts his glance from Hajime and tries to shake off his negative thoughts and looked back in panic as he heard "Mekimeki"-sounds from behind.
[Did it regenerate?]
Like Kouki said, a big tree grew rapidly from the carbonized ground while rumbling the earth.The Trent grew in no time. Exactly how a "Regeneration" would feel like.
Kouki and the others took a stance, however the regenerated Trent showed no signs of attacking. After standing for a while it started to make a cave. The trunk tears open, the left and right side crack and an open space in the middle is created.
[I thought it was a middle-boss, but it was also the door which goes to the next stage.]
Hajime advanced towards the cave without nodding or hesitating as he was convinced. Yue and the others follow him. Kouki and the others who assumed a stance, followed him in a hurry.
The inside of the cave was without any special characteristics. However, after everybody entered it, the entrance in the cave shut them in and their feet began to shine at the same time.
[Another teleportation…..]
It was the same magic as the one at the entrance of the great Tree. Hajime strongly drew the Goblin (Yue) and the Goblin (Tio) towards him while muttering.
Because those two can't fight right now, even a trivial thing would be fatal. He wants to do something, even if it's a trifle thing. After coming this far, it's impossible to lose these two.
[…..Hajime.]
[Ma, Master…. Uu, this one is troubled by your gentleness.]
Were Hajime's worries transmitted to them? It looked more like the two goblins were really happy, rather than being scared of the transportation. Tio showed a very uncommon embarrassed (dere) side.
Shia and Kaori jumped towards Hajime with the words [Ah, me too~] and wanted to hug him.....
However, the attempt was one step too slow. As for Hajime's view, the scene where two people stretched out a hand was painted out with enormous light at the end.
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ARIFURETA SHOKUGYOU DE SEKAI SAIKYOU (WN)
C127
Chapter 127 – Ideal World
Chrip, Chirp, Chirp
The singing of birds and sunlight invading in the space of the curtain informs that morning has come. Responding to the sound, the master of the room covers his head in his futon (TL: Japanese bed) and it turns into an impregnable fortress.
And in the next moment a click resounds plainly and the devil raised a roar. (TL: Alarm clock = devil. I understand, same for me~ Die alarm clocks. Every one of them should be killed by a hero.)
Jiriririririri !! (TL: Strange alarm. Well…. Could be worse…..)
A noise destroys the silence of the morning in the room [Wake up, boke!]
[Uuu...]
The master of the room tries to protect himself from the devil in his fortress, but it's impossible to do that forever. He extended his arm from the futon and in an instant "Banban"! The palm looks for the devil and hits it.
The head of the devil is caught at the third time by the arm because of the experience of the devil subjugation for 10 years and he succeeded in silencing the screaming.
However, the act that has continued on countless occasions wasn't hard work at all. The arm of the master of the room dropped in exhaustion and was withdrawn straight into the fortress again. And he stopped moving after that.
Immediately after that,
[Hajime~ Wake uuuuup!! Don't go back to sleep ! Wake up already~!]
A familiar voice is heard from downstairs ?? The voice of a mother is demanding to wake up. The master of the room, Hajime, has certainly heard the voice in his half consciousness. [Resistance to the bitter end!] The defence of the fortress is gets even stronger after saying that.
[No good after all~. Mou, now really, every morning. Sorry~ Can i count on you again?]
[??] (TL: Really. They were that way. I only changed the brackets. Don't look at me that way. I'll get aroused.)
The voice of the mother is heard again from downstairs. It reached Hajime's ears because it was spoken loud on purpose so that Hajime hears it even if it was on the other side of the door.
Not thinking of the voice of the mother which has given up, already knowing who she's talking with and what will happen, Hajime still had no intention to get up obediently.
After all, every morning is a happy morning for Hajime...
A "konkon"-knocking sound echoes.
However, because there is no reaction, the person understood the reason for it and opened the door immediately. The person calls out to the dumpling gently while getting closer to the bed with small steps.
[..... Wake up, Hajime.]
[...]
Still, no reaction. A little more, he wants to hear voice more till he fully awakes.
[...…Hajime, wake up. If you don't wake up...]
[.....]
She gently uses her hand shaking him. A small hand can be seen over the futon and Hajime's cheeks begin to soften.
[….I'll attack you. Sexually.]
[Un, I'll wake up, so will you stop saying such a vivid thing in the morning?]
He wakes up immediately after feeling chills down his spine! And the futon was pushed aside. (TL: I don't really understand why the author used an "!" here. I let it inside, but it feels strange.)
[Morning, Yue.]
[...N. Morning, Hajime.]
Hajime smiled for a while with his dear lover and savored the first happiness of the day.
Hajime is walking to school while suppressing a yawn. Yue is besides him and looks upwards towards him. Such a gesture can only be called cute….. Hajime is looking at Yue while they are going besides each other and is busy restraining himself.
Yue is wearing a blazer from Hajimes school. Her short skirt is fluttering gently while she goes backwards, turns her head towards Hajime and speaks to him.
[.....Again, staying up late?]
[Un, I was doing the work father asked me to. It was morning before i noticed.]
[...…It's good to be enthusiastic, but take care of yourself. Please don't overwork yourself.]
[Un, I'll be careful.]
Hajime and Yue are having a gentle conversation. They create a sweet atmosphere between them. A long time passed since Yue became Hajimes lover, however, the passion between them has not declined at all. For Yue to be near Hajime, the homestay was forced into Hajimes house and the transfer procedure to his school was finished very quickly.
Suddenly, the pretty girl with blonde hair became Hajime's lover and it became a fuss at the beginning. After all, Hajime is a genuine Otaku that spends most of his time helping his father who manages a game company. It's unimaginable why Hajime got such a beautiful lover.
His mother doubted it and panicked because she thought it was because of hypnotism and his father thought he had the ability to make delusions real. Even at school, after it was revealed that Yue was Hajime's lover, it became the hottest topic of the whole school.
Afterwards, it is needless to say that the boys were envious of Hajime. Yue is like Yue is, she was waging war with several girls for some reason. (TL: Wait what? Why?)
Such things continued for several months. It stopped only recently and their school life calmed down. Thus, because they overcame the storm, they can now leisurely stroll to school together.
Hajime, while looking at Yue and her blonde hair which reflects the light and shines brightly, tried to recall how they have met.
By chance, he helped Yue who was caught by some thugs and in a desperate fight he somehow manage to defeat one and rescued her. His face becomes hot when he recalls that she kissed his neck as gratitude towards him. After that they became lovers very fast. (TL: Author used "rapidly", but that sounds somewhat strange.)
(However, even thought i am an Otaku i managed to beat them. Humans can somehow manage it when they are desperate.)
Hajime smiles involuntarily, remembers his act of rashness, but somehow feels uneasy.
(...Huh? Where did i meat Yue again? Why was I at such a place? Huh?)
It's obvious that Yue is a foreigner and became a homestay student. That means he should have met her in a foreign country. Hajime himself remembers that he met Yue in a foreign country.
However, where was that actually? He wasn't sure and his thoughts were hazy. As soon as he noticed that, those doubts came battered like being spilled from a bookshelf in his memory. The uneasiness and doubts swelled up in Hajime one after another.
[….Hajime!]
[Uwa, what happened? Why did you shout out so suddenly. You surprised me.]
Yue normally never talks in such a loud voice while commuting to school. Hajime's hearth almost jumped and he came back to reality from his whirlpool of thoughts.
After that, Hajime looks at Yue who has a somewhat sulky expression.
[…..Because you ignored me many times when i called you.]
[What? Really? Sorry! I was thinking for a moment....]
Yue turns around suddenly in a bad mood. She was sulking and Hajime's eyebrows turned into the letter of eight. (TL: "? " ) At that time, Hajime's doubts disappeared completely.
Yue shows a mischievous smile and Hajime repeatedly apologizes. She did not sulk at all, she only wanted Hajime to care about her. She was happy that her plan succeeded.
To such a Yue, Hajime lowers his eyebrows to the character of eight again [Can't do anything about this girlfriend] and he wears a troubled look on his face with a smile. However, he wasn't really troubled like his expression looked like. He was rather happy.
While doing a brilliant turn towards Hajime again, Yue lines up next to Hajime and says something with a small voice.
[....Doze off. In happiness. Look only at me.]
That voice did not reach Hajime. While Hajime looked at Yue who snuggled up to him, his eyes gently softened.
When Hajime arrived at the school and was changing his shoes at the shoe cabinet, a soft impact is transmitted to his back. It was certain that someone bumped into him and it was a happy feeling for any man. (TL: Come on! Oppai attack! The attack was very effective!)
[Hajime-san~! Yue-san~! Good morning! ]
[n.... Good morning, Shia.]
[Uwa, Shia-san ! Let me go! I always tell you to stop hugging me when you greet me.] (TL: Wtf Hajime? Shia-san? Is your head alright? I guess not….)
[To take away my happiness….. This is cruel! At this point you should take responsibility and marry me!]
[You skipped some steps! Anyway, let go! Highlight is disappearing from Yue's pupils. She stares without blinking!] (TL: Author has written "highlight" so I left it. This does sound strange in english. Think of her eyes looking dead or something.)
As for Hajime, he tries to tear of Shia from his back while not being too happy about the feeling on his back.
Shia is also a foreigner like Yue and came to japan to study abroad. Also by chance, he helped her and her family who were attacked by a thug and she repeats to show gratitude with repeating extreme physical contact.
The trademark headband (······) she's wearing is shining in a blue color in addition to her white hair and her innocent smile she is popular regardless of gender and she also has a fan club.
Honestly, I am happy that such a girl is showing me goodwill, even though i am confused. It isn't so that i don't think of what would have happened if i had not met Yue earlier than her.
However, there is no meaning in thinking about such IFs. With Yue as the best lover, Shia's aggressiveness is becoming a headache for Hajime.
Though Shia's goodwill which she turn to Hajime with her excessive physical contact makes Yue have a bad mood, they get along well and they may be called best friends.
That way, they aren't able to be unkind to each other, and somehow they are stuck in a dilemma. Even though Yue wants to monopolize Hajime, she shows no signs to ditch Shia, her best friend. To Hajime is their relationship mysterious.
(Good grief, saving two girls from delinquents and receiving their goodwill. Which Gal-game is this? Moreover, a harem-route to be OK is realistically impossible. ... What? Come to think of it, was Shia always wearing such a headband? Somehow, more, like, a different feeling....)
While Hajime watched Shia's headband and searching his memory, suddenly both his arm were wrapped in a happy feeling.
While pressing such heinous fruits (deadly weapons) against Hajime while talking, they pulled him towards the classroom. (TL: No joke intended. He really has written "brutal/fiendish/heinous/evil fruits"????? )
[Why do you make such a difficult face in the morning? If we don't go to class soon the first bell will ring.]
[n….The teacher will scold us.]
Warm sunlight is entering from the window and raises the temperature gradually, however because of two people it becomes midwinter in the blink of an eye.
Hajime is paying attention to not spend too much time with those two at school. From the mouths of those two the words "classroom", "first bell" and "teacher" escaped. So he had no choice and felt a discomfort in his chest.
When he entered the classroom, in that moment, the looks of envy and jealousy were emitted from the men and stick all to Hajime. Because of Yue's and Shia's aid he doesn't get chased directly, their piercing gazes still hurt.....
(N? What is it? How to call this….. nostalgic? Huh, why, Why do i feel that way?)
Hajime couldn't understand his own feeling and sat down on his seat while twisting his neck and being even more confused.
Immediatly after that, one girl from the class approaches Hajime.
[Hajime-kun, Good Morning. You came at the last-minute today. You should come earlier.]
[...]
The girl — Shirasaki Kaori — who greeted him is not inferior to Yue or Shia even if you compare them. She was the School Madonna before Yue and Shia came. Also, she is also a girl who favors Hajime for some reason.
She has called out to Hajime often already before, but he did not think it was because she had courtesy for him. However, because Yue named herself as Hajimes lover, Kaori started to make her goodwill shown towards Hajime as she knew she had feelings for him. Because of that it was impossible to run away from misunderstandings.
Kaori came closer to Hajime with "patapata" steps which sounded happy and Hajime showed a troubled smile...This time however, because Hajime was caught in his thoughts he didn't answer Kaori.
(That line…..somewhere….Damn it, What is it? Why did i think of that as "nostalgic"? Though it is the usual…. Today is somewhat strange.)
[Hajime-kun…. Why do you ignore me? Well… Have I made you angry somehow?]
When hearing the trembling voice, Hajime looks up and sees Kaori with a tearful expression. Hajime noticed that he had been ignoring Kaori's greeting and answered in a hurry.
[No, sorry. That's not it. I was thinking for a moment. I'm really sorry. Morning, Shirasaki-san.]
[Oh, i'm glad~ . Un, Morning Hajime-kun. And don't i always tell you i want you to call me "Kaori"?]
Kaori puffs out her cheecks and shows her dissatisfaction. Because of such a lovely gesture, all the young men that looked at Hajime were almost all shot. (TL: Cuteness overload.)
[No, Shirasaki-san. That's a bit….]
[It's Kaori. Call me that?]
[No, that's…..]
[Ka-o-ri!]
[That, err, Ka, Kao…..]
Muu! Hajime is overwhelmed by Kaori as she wants him to call her by her given name. And when he was almost persuaded to do so,
[....Don't trouble Hajime.]
The savior appeared. It was Yue.
Yue protected Hajime and cut in between Hajime and Kaori with an imposed stance.
[Muu, you came out, Yue. For the time being, Morning.]
[…..n, for now, Morning. Kaori.]
While Yue and Kaori greet each other, an icy enviroment between them is created. They officially recognize each other as rivals in school.
Warm sunlight enters from the window and it becomes warmer, however between those two, it becomes midwinter suddenly. "Cold War" ?? The battle over Hajime between Yue and Kaori is known not only by the students, but also by the teachers.
Though those two stare at each other for a while, there is no malicious feeling there. In spite of the war of love between them, those two, in a dignified manner, collide with each other openly.
For Hajime it wasn't too strange, rather than rivals, they were like close friends which did not hate each other, but had a quarrel like friends.
Meanwhile the bell rang, and the head teacher entered the classroom. Yue and Kaori who had been exchanging glances returned to their seats quickly.
In the first period was the english class from Tio-sensei. A beauty that for some reason likes Hajime. She is an erotic female teacher that always without exception sexually harasses Hajime...…
Immediately make some disciplinary dismissals! While thinking that, he glares at her while neglecting the harassment and she stops immediately her sexual harassment. For some reason, she tries to hide her expression which is red and her shoulders shake..... Hajime got depressed because he thought she was scared of his face. (TL: Tio stays Tio, wherever she is….)
After school, Hajime and Yue were walking besides each other towards a certain place. Shia, Kaori and for some reason Tio-sensei wanted to come with them, but Yue cut them down with a single strike of a sword. (Of course, only in a mental meaning.) Because they were temporarily immobilized, only those two were able to go.
The place at which they arrived at while enjoying an innocent conversation was a kindergarten.
At that place, Myuu, the daughter of Remia which was mothers friend (TL: Speaks of Hajime's mother probably) was there and they came for her because Remia was busy. And this picking-up, until Remia comes back, became the daily life of Hajime's family which continues since long ago.
[Aa Pa... Onii-chan! Yue-neechan!] (TL: She almost said almost "papa". I want to take her home. Onii-chan = brother, Neechan = sister, most will know. Just in case)
Hajime and Yue went through the front gate of the of the kindergarten and Myuu came running to them with small steps. She was smiling with her whole face. Unconsciously, Hajime and Yue had a warm and fluffy feeling. The two catch Myuu which rushed to them and embraced her with a "gyu".
[Myuu, it's no good to dive/jump into us. It's dangerous you know? Also, did you just try to call me "Papa"? Really, don't do that.]
[.....I wouldn't mind being called "Mama".]
Hajime almost break out in cold sweat because of how Myuu wanted to call him.
Myuu called Hajime "Papa" before and it became a hassle as other parents also were there. Remia was a widow, Myuu didn't know her father and they thought that the gentle older man, Hajime, was her father.
However, calling Hajime, an active high school student, "Papa"...… Naturally, some rumors were spread.
Moreover, Yue is also a foreigner the same as Myuu is. It should be understood what the other parents were imagining. Namely, they thought she got pregnant somewhere between primary school and middle school!
When Yue heard about the misunderstanding, the misunderstanding escalated further as she only blushed without denying it. Yue imagined making a child with Hajime, but the timing for that was just too bad.
In one way or another, the teachers of the kindergarten solved the misunderstandings. On a later date, Remia has written a letter so that the misunderstanding doesn't spread further so that it disappears from Hajime's town. Honestly, he almost was breaking out in cold sweat.
Moreover Remia is a widow and it was possible he would aim for her next time? A lady-killer with a docile face! And most turned cautious eyes towards him. Recently, he has given up on that already. Still, more or less, he doesn't let her call him papa.
They walk with Myuu between them while holding hands home. From time to time, they swing Myuu forth and back like on a swing while chatting. If you look from the side, it completely looks like a family.
[.....Myuu, what were you doing today?]
[Ehm, today....] (TL: E to ne, kyou wa... KAWAI, damn it! Yes, I like Myuu. Problems with that? Long live cute things!)
Myuu answers Yue what she was doing today. While seeing such a Myuu, Yue looks at her very gently. It is full of love and warmth overflows. Somehow, Hajime has been fascinated by such a divine Yue.
It takes a while till a ill-humored voice reaches Hajime.
[Mou, pap—- Onii-chan! Do you hear what Myuu is talking about?]
[Eh? Aah, sorry, sorry. I was spacing out for a bit.]
Hajime smiles with a wry smile while apologizing to Myuu which is angry and lifts her arm. And to please her, Hajime starts to cuddle with her.
Though Myuu restores her mood very fast as she was held, she doesn't want to let go and tries very hard to still pretend to be angry at him. It was obvious for Hajime, but he pretended not to notice it and Hajime was still soothing Myuu.
At that time, a faint quarrel finally reached their ears. A woman's voice and of some men. Judging by the voice, the female seems to be in a pinch. Hajime and Yue look at each other and peek into the alley where the voice was heard.
[What a template is this….] (TL: Probably meant stereotype, but has written template.)
[....Enemy of women, won't be forgiven.]
Like you can imagine it, some men were trying to forcefully pick-up a girl.
Hajime twisted his head while holding Myuu and thinking what to do. The enemy's strength wasn't very big. Judging from their postures, they only seemed like small punks. It wouldn't be a big deal, even if they were armed.
Their potential was analyzed (·········) and Yue on his side plunged forward to the punks.
They have turned towards Yue as they have realized that she approaches them and were momentarily stunned by her pretty face and were smiling, however immediately they smiles became vulgar. Their eyes were seeing new prey.
Because of their glances, Hajime got angry. However, before he was able to able to something, Yue got in between the pick-up guys in a moment. In addition, in only a moment, their joints made a "bekibaki" (breaking) sound and Yue got control of them immediately.
Believe it or not, the guys were beaten up without a chance to speak. They fell on the ground while screaming in pain after getting hit.
Yue didn't show any mercy and the girl's face became stiff and Yue went back to Hajime immediately. And they began walking home again. Not even three minutes had passed after the commotion. A short-term battle, that reminded of a certain space hero. (TL: Don't know the reference.)
[Yue-neechan is strong~! How coool~!]
[….N, Myuu will be trained when you grow up.]
Myuu's future is a bit worrisome. Myuu praises Yue, however Hajime feels irritated as he wasn't able to do anything as a man. Even with his troubled look, he fell in love again with his lover.
(Huh? Was Yue so strong in close combat? Moreover, why was I able to analyze their strength.....)
While holding Myuu with his right hand, Hajime unconsciously puts his other hand to his thigh. And there, his hand is searching for something. However, that "Something" is not there and he feels some kind of discomfort.
At night.
After dinner and taking a bath, Hajime threw himself onto his bed. His hair was not dry yet, and he had begun brooding over something.
He had a strange feeling. It should be his unchanging daily life...but his instincts say something like [This is wrong!] and his happy daylie life got denied. [Wake up!] it said.
Hajime scratched his head while being irritated.
At that time, knocking-sounds unexpectedly sounds.
[.....Hajime?]
[Aa, yeah I'm here.]
Yue opened the door and entered the room.
In a negligee. White sexy arms and feet were shown. Yue came closer to Hajime and noticed that he had wet hair and scolded him! While having a scolding gaze, she arrived at his bed.
In addition, she began to dry off Hajime's hair while he was lying on the bed.
[N...It's dry now. It's bad to leave it wet. You'll catch a cold.]
[You are right, Thank you, Yue.]
[Nn.]
Hajime was thanking her and Yue hugged him from behind.
And she buries her face in Hajime's neck like a spoiled child. Both of her arms invade Hajime's clothes from the back and start to caress Hajime's chest. After Remia picks up Myuu, Yue becomes a spoiled child.
As long as Myuu is there, they can't be spend much time as lovers, so some fault lies in that. When there are holidays, Yue is sulking pretty much as he cares for Myuu too much. It's inevitable to some degree, however her desire to monopolize him is strong.
(She is stronger than any thugs, full of love and kindness, she loves me and is the best girlfriend there is. …..I am satisfied with this everyday life. I should feel blessed. Yet…. Why am i dissatisfied) What is wrong? Why is there a "moyamoya"-feeling in my chest?)
While feeling the softness and the temperature of Yue's body, Hajime tries to ignore the uneasiness which swells up. To such a Hajime Yue whispers something to his ears.
[…..Everything is fine. Do not worry. I'll make Hajime happy.]
[Yue...]
[....Look only at me. Everything is fine, i am here. Hajime's ideal. Forever at your side.]
[.....]
While melting in such a sweet whispering, Hajimes consciousness began to fade. At this rate, how sweet would it be to sleep while being spoiled by Yue.
(That's right. Yue is here. There isn't anything more important. …There shouldn't be. I don't need anything else. Even if i would need to throw everything away... My ideal lover is besides me. Only that...)
His consciousness is breaking off. Losing strength in his body, without change his self is being comfortable soaked in warm feelings.
Then, while all his dissatisfaction are on the verge of disappearing,
??I defend Yue, Yue defends me. With that we are the strongest. We'll defeat everything and overcome the world. (TL: He starts speaking here with "Ore" again.)
Suddenly, strange words appear in his mind. Hajime consciousness surfaces rapidly and he opens his eyes wide.
??Aa~, If you like, Yue can come too?
His voices echoes again. It was the promise of taking Yue back to his home.
Afterwards Yue smiled. They go back to his home together. While he said that she had smiled like a blooming flower. She was happy from the bottom of her hearth.
If you think of it, when Hajime saw that for the first time, he was probably done in.
Also, the oath was set on the day of departure after passing life or death situations and stepping into the world. They vow to protect each other, defeat everything that stands in their way and go to Hajime's hometown together.
His instincts tell him that. Immediately before he his consciousness fades he remembers the important oath embraces himself and "Something about seeing Yue" and stands up.
(…..Ideal Lover? Sweet, gentle world? I'm stupid (···)! )
Hajime covered his eyes and gritted his teeth to the very limit. If he did not do so, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself. (TL: He would start crying.)
(…..I forgot the promise. Was almost blinded by this world. I'm disgusted about myself.)
Hajime hit his cheek with his full strength for punishment. Though Yue is surprised by the sudden action of Hajime and extents her hand,
Bashi!
It was deflected by Hajime's hand.
Yue wraps her hand with her other hand with a sad expression. With the expression, which was probably produced in the great labyrinth, Hajime [….Don't kid with me] spat out an abuse.
[...Hajime, what's wrong?]
Yue's question was disregarded and Hajime turned a sharp glance towards Yue like he was another person.
[Well, Yue. Yue is important for me. I don't need anything besides her.]
[…..Hajime, I am happy.]
Though Yue is confused by Hajime's sudden words, her expression softens up immediately. However, contrary to the words, Hajime's gaze remains sharp.
[That why, If I tell you to cut down or cast away someone else, will you do it?]
[If Hajime really wishes for that.]
Yue nods to Hajimes words without hesitation.
[Even if it were Shia, Kaori, Tio or even Myuu?]
[If Hajime wishes for that.]
Almost like embodying Hajime's ideal Yue and carrying out all of Hajimes wishes. To such a girlfriend, rather than being happy about it, he shows an irritated expression. He mutters in a small voice [I was drawn in by that, impossible…..]
And, with a sharp glance he spits out words.
[Is that so…..I understand, bastard.]
In the moment when he declared Yue as an imitation, Hajime's appearance changed. From the appearance of a japanese with black hair, to a boy with gray hair and an eyepatch.
[Crap. I really fell into the trap just like that…..That's why you shouldn't be careless in a great labyrinth...Better said, the one who created Haltina is one of a fella.] (TL: Just checked, "Haltina" should be read "Harz"-ina (Harutsuina) which means "amber", but i'll leave it Haltina as it was used in earlier chapers)
Yue walks up to the cursing Hajime. And she reaches out to Hajime with a clinging expression.
[…..Stay here? If Hajime stays here he will be happy.]
[Shut up, fake. Don't call my name so familiarly.]
[…..Why? I'm Yue. Hajime's lover. Ideal lover. With what are you dissatisfied.]
[With everything you idiot. Doing everything I want, monopolizing me, my ideal lover? That's only a doll. I don't have the hobby of playing with dolls.]
Hajime wants to get out of this space already and spits out to Yue that she's a fake.
[…..Wrong. I'm not a doll. I have all the personality of Hajime's ideal lover. That's why, stay here. Everything that Hajime wants will be like his ideal. I'll always stay by his side.]
Apparently, it doesn't seem to be an ordinary fake. The world was also produced by the memory and also the characters were read with the transition/teleportation. There, IF there would be something more impossible "Maybe, if it's that way"-created, an even more ideal world would be created.
Certainly, with the pain tasted in hell, and with what may stand before them in the future, that it would be ideal to live with Yue and the other in the peaceful Japan.
However,
[It's beyond help. It couldn't be even more wrong.]
Hajime says it like it was like a trivial matter! A red light emits from his body. The clear red magic is spread though the world in a moment and isn't stopping and raising its density by a dreadful amount.
As long as this is a trial, when clearing the conditions, it is possible to escape it, but he can't help it and uses his whole strength. The point is, he's venting his anger.
[....Why?]
It should be his ideal word, so Yue asks Hajime why he's rejecting it. Hajime continues to discharge his magic power and turns his glare to the fake.
[Don't "Why?"-shit me. It's a simple story. My ideal Yue is not such garbage. This real one exceeds my ideals by far. The real Yue is more attractive than a Yue which doesn't exist!]
Hajime pours out magic to the very limit and remembers the worthless feeling again, lets out a loud roar and pours even more magic out and the space finally begins to crack.
While the worlds cracking it make a "bikibeki"-sound and expands a bit, however the magic is not strong enough and it's already exhausted. However, there is still a stupid method left as he doesn't want to yield to this space. That's because he's pretty stubborn.
Hajime takes out a magic stone out from his stock and uses "Limit Break". He raised his magic power in one go.
[Those guys are always like this. They always trample on my ideals and try to end them! To tie us with them! Strongly! It won't go like those troublesome guys want to! Still, for this reason, I will be the strongest!]
The world is dyed crimson red. Like piercing the heavens, a bright red torrent bursts out.
And,
Bariiiiiiiiiin!!
The world was broken.
Fragments of the world are fluttered like glass in the air. It shines like diamond dust.
At the end of its life, like sparking, the imitation Yue lets out a smile in the broken world. It wasn't like Yue's smile. It was like….. someone else's smile.
Hajime had an idea what that was, however his consciousness began to fade rapidly and he wasn't able to point that out.
[...You passed. With only being nice you don't stand a chance. There is no sense in only giving. Even if it's hard or painful, only what was piled up in reality can make you happy. Don't forget that.]
It was a voice different from Yue's. It's more manly than feminine. However, it was a very gentle voice.
Hajime at the end of his consciousness cannot help it and raises his voice.
[None of your bussiness…..But, I'll remember it.]
The person was already hard to see, nonetheless still raised a gentle smile at the end…..it felt just like that.
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