ARIFURETA SHOKUGYOU DE SEKAI SAIKYOU (WN)
C111
The thick clouds underneath them were quickly passing by. The grass plains and trees were overlapping with the clouds, occasionally a small village could be seen, but as expected it would be quickly left behind in no time at all. It was supposed to going at a considerable amount of speed but, some kind of barrier was placed which made the breeze comfortable.
Someone's ponytail trademark was drifting in the comfortable breeze, It was Shizuku who was watching the scenery before her eyes, and she changed her glance over towards the sun which shone brightly overhead.
The blessing of lights seen from clouds, if we reached out would we be able to grasp it? it was so close that it could be mistaken as so. Shizuku was leaning her back on the handrail while blocking the sunlight with her hand, as if looking far into the distance, she suddenly muttered something as if she was tired from just thinking about it.
[…..Who would have expected that he built an airship. …..He can already do everything huh]
Right, the place where Shizuku was currently at was the rear deck of the airship "Feruniru" that Hajime created.
This Feruniru was mainly made out of gravity stones and induction stones, along with other various functions built in, it was their new way of transportation. The reason why they've never used it up until now was solely because Hajime had thought that it was too early.
Though it wasn't difficult to move something through gravity stones, the bigger the mass became the more you needed to be experienced in Creation magic. As far as the Cross bitts go, they had a limit of being able to only lift up 1 person.
However, through the results of pilling on training between several intervals of time, he finally became skilled enough to freely operate a large floating mass, the compiled data was then used to create the airship, "Fenuniru". Since they've left the Kingdom, everyone was doubting Hajime as they gathered at the grass plains on the outskirts of the Kingdom without a wagon nor a car which ran on magic, when Hajime showed Fenuniru he had a triumphant look on his face.
[It's commonsense that flight transportation devices are obtained near the end of a journey]
Is what he said while full of confidence.
This Feruniru was 120 meters in length and in the shape of a devil fish, inside of it contained halls that led to the bridge towards the front and living quarters at the center, furthermore there was also a kitchen and room to take baths. Though I say that, because they're able to travel to the Empire which usually takes 2 months by carriage in only 1 and a half days, how much the utilities are going to be used is unknown. Even just floating in the sky consumes quite a bit of magical power. If it wasn't Hajime, then using it for long times would be impossible.
[So this was where you were...Shizuku]
[Kouki…..]
As Shizuku was recalling Hajime's words and tsukkomied in her mind, just what about this is commonsense?, she was called out to.
When Shizuku looked towards the voice, Kouki's face appeared from the hatch that just opened up. Kouki came straight up besides Shizuku and with both arms on the handrail, he began to look towards the clouds that were in the distance.
And he started to mutter something.
[This is…..incredible]
[That's right. ...I'm already tired of being surprised at every little thing]
Naturally, what Kouki was talking about was the airship Feruniru. However, his expression showed no colors of admiration, it was somewhat discouraged and at the same time, mortifying.
[Hows everyone else?]
[Ryutaro and the imperial guards are eating what Shia-san cooked for them. Suzu is chatting with Riri. …..Nagumo is…..flirting around. At the bridge laying down and relaxing…..]
The reason they accompanied Hajime was to keep their promise of protecting and sending off princess Ririana and her imperial guards to the Empire, and it was only Kouki's Hero party. The remaining students who couldn't fight were left with Aiko, the Nagayama front-forces as well, they decided to protect the Kingdom while Kouki and them weren't there.
To begin with, the long-distance transfer that Freed left behind at the Kingdom gave them a hint, there was an artifact that allowed them to return at anytime, if Kouki and them asked Hajime they'd be able to return immediately.
Shizuku glanced towards Kouki who was a biting his words. Shizuku could somehow sympathized with his behavior, she scratched her cheek and showed a wry smile as if asking, what's up, and talked.
[What is it, you seem pretty dissatisfied? Does it not sit well with you that Nagumo-kun is popular?]
[...It's not like that]
Shizuku called out while poking fun at him, Kouki's expression seemed to have been ill-humored and replied bluntly.
[...Being able to create something this amazing…..and being insanely strong…..why is it that he's able to act so nonchalantly like that. …..Why was he so easily able to abandon them….]
[.....]
It appears that Kouki is still not comfortable with Hajime's judgement to not fight god and abandon this world. If he himself had that much power then he'd go off and save the world from god himself...while he was thinking about that, Shizuku completely understood what he meant.
[...He's probably already chosen]
[chosen?]
Shizuku's reply which she muttered made Kouki turn his glance at her again. While Shizuku was looking far into the distance, she took her time to choose her words.
[He is…..probably not as free as he appears? Perhaps, even though he looks calm, I think he's probably always "frantic". He's always "frantically" trying to survive with his important people]
[....]
[He's already said it too right? You don't do something because you've gained power, because you want to do something you use power. Right now what you're feeling is the "difference", it wasn't something that he had from the beginning. "Incompetent", "Good-for-nothing", while being told such things, he crawled up from the bottom and obtained it. …..Literally, what he obtained at the end was determination and resolution. Not In order to defeat god, nor save the world. It's much simpler, it's for those who are close to him…..it's completely different from us who "because we can, we will". That's why, even if hes being told "because you can, then do it", he won't easily nod and agree with it. Because, he didn't obtain power for that purpose, if he looks the other way and loses his most important things then he'd obtain nothing out of it….]
[…..I don't really understand]
[U~n. Though it may be a bit different, look, in order to become the boxing world champion I worked hard, since you're strong, wipe out all the evil in the town! saying something like that just doesn't work out?]
[Mu….when you say it like that…..but, what's on the line are the lives of the people of this world]
Midway in, Kouki stubbornly refuted Shizuku while his eyebrows were in a ? shape.
[Ma~a, not being able to leave behind people in need is one of your good traits but…..that's only Kouki's senses of value so you shouldn't force them onto Nagumo-kun]
[…..What's with that, do you have his back on this?]
[What childish things are you saying. I'm simply talking about people in general? Besides, I'm sure you haven't forgotten it, somehow or another Nagumo-kun has saved numerous people including us. It was the same for the town of Ulu as well, Kaori also said that he saved the Ankaji dukedom too. It seems he also wiped out the hidden organization that took part in human trafficking at Fuyuren and he also rescued Myu who was a Umininzoku child and returned her to her mother too. ...As for us, I don't think we've done much to save the people from this world?]
[That's...]
[Surely for himself…..he'd only act for those who are important to him such as Yue and them....fufu, thinking about that, eventually he might "Take the opportunity" to send god flying away?]
[What's with that, that pitiful god….]
While thinking of such silly things, Shizuku laughed as she thought that it was possible in the future if it was Hajime. Kouki had a complicated expression but, he didn't have the strength to deny Shizuku's words so he tsukkomied and stopped at that. For a while, a time of silence passed by. Shizuku guessed that Kouki was thinking while carrying conflicted feelings within himself again and decided to not say anything.
Then, at that time, Feruniru which had flown in a straight course and fixed speed suddenly went off course. Kouki and Shizuku were wondering what happened since if they just flew straight they'd reach the Empire.
[…..Did something happen?]
[For the time being, shall we go back inside]
The two nodded in consent and quickly returned into the ship.
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When Shizuku and Kouki entered the bridge, everyone had already gathered around the crystal like object at the center.
[What happened?]
[Ah, Shizuku-chan. Un, for some reason people are being chased by the Empire's soldiers]
Kaori answered Shizuku who asked. What Kaori pointed towards in cubic crystal was, several Usagininzoku's running through a valley, behind them were approaching empire soldiers who were playing a real game of tag with them.
This crystal was created with the "Distant Viewing Stone" and "Distance Transmitting Stone" through Creation magic, it was possible to project the image of the distant surroundings with the crystal installed in the bridge, in simple terms, it was a telescope which was capable of projecting an image.
When Shizuku looked at the crystal display, certainly, there were 2 Usagininzoku women between a narrow valley without any flowing water, they seemed to be worrying as they ran away from the Empire soldiers who were approaching behind them. Behind the approaching Empire soldiers were several large transportation carriages, rather than chasing them from the beginning, did they escape instead? Or were they trying to catch the Usagininzoku's that they found by chance?
It appears that Hajime and them saw the situation and slowed down Feruniru. Normally he'd just ignore it but, because it was Shia's race he decided to be concerned about it.
[Isn't this bad! If we don't immediately help them!]
Kouki shouted out as expected. It seemed like he'd jump out at any moment even though they were in the sky.
However, Hajime didn't answer the rushing Kouki, he drew his eyebrows closer to the crystal display and looked at it suspiciously.
[Oi, Nagumo! Surely you're not intending to abandon those girls are you!? If you won't be helping then I'll go! Hurry and let me down!]
[Shia, these guys are…..]
[Eh? ...Ar~e? These 2 are…..]
Hajime ignored the raging Kouki and called out to Shia. Shia also seems to have noticed now that they zoomed in on the image.
[Why are you two so laid back! Their the same race as Shia-san right! Do you think nothing of it!]
[I'm sorry, you're a bit noisy so could you quiet down for a bit? …..Hajime-san, there's no doubt about it. It's Rana-san and Mina-san]
[As expected huh. ...Because of their sudden change in condition I had a hard time remembering. ...These guys movements and expressions…..fumu]
Kouki's opinion was completely cut off by Shia and he instinctively became quiet. By the way, the reason why Kouki was addressing Shia with "San" was due to the results of her introducing herself by her first name with a refreshing smile, but Shia had said to just call her by her first name without adding honorifics with a smile.
In the meantime, the two Usagininzoku women stopped moving their legs as they fell onto the ground. Their current position was at a slightly more open valley.
When he saw that, Kouki regained his senses and decided that he'd leave the bridge and go to the front deck. Though there's still quite some distance between them, for the time being he was intending to shoot magic to attract the Empire soldiers attention.
[Ma~a, wait. Amanogawa. It's fine]
[Wha, what are you saying! Those feeble women seem like they'd be attacked at any moment!]
~Ki~ Kouki glared at Hajime in frustration, However, Hajime was smiling from ear to ear and muttered like something was interesting as he looked at the crystal display.
[Feeble? No way. Those guys are…..the "Hauria" you know?]
What are you saying? immediately after Kouki's doubtful expression, [Ah!], someone's astonished voice sounded out. When Kouki looked towards the crystal display to see what happened, what was there was...a mountain of corpses consisting of Empire soldiers who were beheaded or pierced accurately through the head by an arrow.
[....Eh?]
Not just Kouki but everyone who didn't know of the Hauria tribe became dot eyed. In the meantime, feeling suspicious that the forces which left the transportation wagons weren't returning after they went to chase the Usagininzoku, they decided to send out several scouts.
And, when those scouts found the mountain of their comrades corpses, they called out to the two Usagininzoku women who were at the center leaning on one another and shaking as they approached in a threatening voice.
They may have usually been much more careful of their actions after suddenly finding a mountain of their comrades corpses but, before them were the pet slaves who had absolutely no fighting power. They approached while upset but had no caution. They got closer.
The moment when one of the scouts was about to grab one of the Usagininzoku woman by her Usamimis, an arrow shot out from somewhere and pierced through the scout behind him in the head. When the scout noticed the sound of the man collapsing on the the ground and convulsing, he looked back.
In front of him, the Usagininzoku woman who should have been trembling in fear got up without a sound, at some point she was already wielding a short sword in her hand and the scout in front of her was easily beheaded.
And the other Usagininzoku woman also immediately kept a low posture as she crawled on the ground towards the beheaded man who was falling sideways and easily reaped the head of the last scout who was stunned towards the sudden situation.
The head popped off as if it was a toy, Kouki and them, [U~], became pale faced and held their mouths. Princess Ririana and her imperial guards instinctively stared at Shia when the impossible scene of the Usagininzoku killing the Empire soldiers were shown. The special one wasn't only you!? with their eyes opened wide in surprise.
[No, without a doubt I'm the only special one? There's no way that there would be so many just like me. That was the results of training for them. …..Hajime-san placed them into a hell which couldn't be lukewarm, it was training which could be called devil remodeling, that kind of feeling]
[ [ [ [ [...] ] ] ] ]
Everyones line of sight turned towards Hajime. Their eyes all clearly expressed the same things. In other words, [It was you again!?]. Hajime abruptly averted his eyes.
In the meantime, the situation was coming to its final stages. The remaining empire soldiers and the transport wagon finally reached the slaughter site. The Empire soldiers foot completely came to a stop when they noticed the appearance of their comrades that were scattered on the road to block them.
They couldn't just advance on ahead by trampling on the corpses as if nothing happened, above all they became intensely agitated as they made a ruckus.
And the Hauria tribe didn't let that chance go by. No, everything may have been done for the sake of that chance to appear. The remaining Empire soldiers numbered 12. The Hauria tribesmen jumped out from both sides of the cliff, suddenly they appeared but even with the 2 women from before their numbers was only 5 people. However the Hauria tribesmen who jumped at them were better prepared to fight against the Empire soldiers, 3 heads were sent flying, and 1 person was shot right through the middle of their forehead by an arrow.
The Hauria didn't let up their fierce attacks. Just like the flowing water, they attacked the Empire soldiers as a group.
The moment that one of the Empire soldiers managed to grab their sword, a Hauria would jump from the side and immediately cut their head off.
Arrows came flying towards the Empire soldiers from the front. It's speed was unlike those before it, they were transparent and the instant they tried to clear away as the Empire soldiers read where the arrow was going, a different Usagininzoku would come in from their blind spot and cut off their head.
While the Empire soldiers gave out a courageous roar as they approached and kicked the heads of the beheaded soldiers. The moment that their eyes were fixed onto the Haruia who were unforgivable due to their angered hearts, a different Hauria suddenly appeared behind their backs and beheaded them.
When you thought it was the right, they came from the left, when you thought they were in front, they came from the back, there were no restrictions, the Empire soldiers were at the mercy of the ever changing attacks. It didn't take much time...until their heads flew through the air.
[Is, is this supposed to be the Usagininzoku....]
[Seriously...]
[Rabbit's are scary….]
Mutters filled with horror were heard on the bridge of Feruniru.
[Fu~n, their proficiency hasn't dropped at all. It doesn't seem like they skipped out on training. ...But, their ending was a bit weak]
As Kouki and them were still stunned with open mouths, Hajime pulled out Schlagen and opened up a part of the windshield and pushed the muzzle outside with a standing shooting posture. There was still around 5 kilometers before the site. Everyone besides Yue and them were popeyed, Hajime was smiling and looking straight ahead without moving. Then he gently pulled the trigger.
Doba~an!!
The sound of an explosion was heard and a line flashed through the sky from Schlagen which gave off bright red sparks.
It blew up the head of the Empire soldier who jumped out of the carriage and was about to cast magic on the Hauria. There were also Empire soldiers in the carriage. With "Distant View" in Hajime's magic eye, he was able to detect the surge of magic building up, he had noticed that the soldier was planning an ambush attack so he sniped him from Feruniru.
On the crystal display, it showed the Hauria tribesman's surprised expressions when the ambushers head was completely blown off. They immediately traced the line of trajectory and noticed Feruniru that was flying in the sky.
Normally they'd become cautious with the attack that came from a mysterious flying object but…..In the next instant their expressions became joyful.
A boy with a crossbow on his shoulder jumped out from the shadows of the rocks and smiled fearlessly! and decided to wildly salute. They seemed to have noticed who the person who shot out that flash was. It was to be expected of them. A bright red flash was a classic symbol of their boss who they loved and respected…..
The Hauria tribesmen saluted the boy whom they followed gladly. There appearances were seen reflected on the crystal display and once again everyones gazes turned towards Hajime. This time their eyes contained a lot of amazement. What kinds of things did he have to do to make the gentle Usaginizokus turn into that, Kouki and the others had eyes that silently questioned that.
[Hajime-san, Hajime-san. Let's quickly get down. To be doing this kind of thing outside of the Sea of Trees…..maybe they've run out of control again…..]
Kouki and them watched as Shia rushed Hajime. From the Hauria tribesman's strategy, they were clearly aiming for the Empire's transportation force, it appears that, they took a trip outside of the Sea of Trees in order to kill Empire soldiers which caused Shia to became worried if they were intoxicated by battle again and ran out of control.
Hajime had thought from their appearances that there was no way of that happening but, because Shia had an anxious face, Hajime himself became slightly interested and decided to land Feruniru in the valley.
When Hajime and them got off at the valley, there were a lot of Demi-humans there besides the Hauria. There seems to have been about 100 people. It appears that that contents of the transportation wagons were Demi-humans. Besides Usagininzokus, there were Kitsuneninzoku*Fox* as well as Inuninzoku's*Dog* too, Nekoninzoku*Cat*, and many women and children Morininzoku*Forest People/elves*. Everyone looked at Hajime and them with cautious eyes, they weren't able to hide their surprise at the flying vehicle which they've never seen nor heard about before. It certainly was an encounter with the unknown.
And, with 80% of those who were surprised, a boy with a crossbow on his shoulder ran through the other 20% of Demi-humans who were confused and cautious, he immediately appeared before Hajime and performed a splendid salute with his back straightened.
[It's been a long time, Boss! I've been awaiting the day when we meet once again! I've never thought that you'd appear again like this, I'm once again impressed! Also for helping us a while ago, I thank you!]
[Yo~o, it's been a long time. Ma~a, don't mind what happened earlier. Since it was you guys, you'd likely be able to take on that kind of damage. ….You've guys have improved quite a bit]
When Hajime had a smile on his face and said that, 2 women and 3 men with Usamimis had come out from the dumbfounded Demi-humans and saluted just like the boy with Usamimis, their eyes were beginning to water up because of their overflowing emotions. And, while wonderfully harmonizing their voices and their arranged heels sounding out.
[ [ [ [ [ [We're grateful, Sir!!] ] ] ] ] ]
The Hauria's voices trembled and echoed through the valley. They were moved enough to tears, but they didn't cry as their boss who they hold in high esteem praised them of their growth. Everyone looked up towards the empty sky and seemed to have held back the tears that were about to pour out. It appears that they put in slightly too much effort into holding the tears back as their eyes became bloodshot and scary. Hajime, Yue, and Shia were calm but, Teio and Kaori in the back, Kouki and them and Ririana and them were completely taken aback.
[Ehtto, It's been a long time everyone! It's great that you're energetic above all else. By the way, where are father and them? Is it just you guys Pal-kun? Also, why are you guys in such a place, going against the Empire soldiers…..]
[Please calm down, Shia-anego*older sister, extremely humble way*. If you don't ask one at a time I won't be able to answer? For the time being, right now there's only the 6 of us here. There are various circumstances, lets find a calm place where we can talk in detail. ….And also, it's not Pal-kun, its "Baltoferd of Certain Death". Please don't make mistakes?]
[...Eh? Did you tsukkomi me just now? Or rather you're still taking up that name…..Rana-san and you guys should also be cautious]
Pal was the same as always and Shia massaged her temple as she endures her headache. However, the opinion to move to a different place was reasonable, for the time being she'll not press them any further, Shia gave out a warning to the woman Rana as well as the other members to not follow Pal's lead and change their names.
But, the reality was already something that went above expectations.
[...Shia. It's not Rana....its "Rana Inferna of Swift Shadows"]*I think, ???????????*
[!? Rana-san!? What are you saying...]
Out of the Hauria's, Rana had a firm older sister feeling, Shia's cheeks start cramping up as she never thought this would happen. However the Hauria's furious attacks didn't stop. Attacking through waves of cooperation was their strengths.
[I'm, "Minasteria the Sky Render"!]*?????????*
[ !? ]
[I'm, "Yaozerias of Mighty Illusions"!]*?????????*
[ !? ]
[I'm, "Yorugandal of Crawling Decapitation"!]*?????????*
[ !? ]
[Fu~, I'm "Liquid Break of Light Rain"]*???????????*
[ !? ]
Everyone had extremely triumphant looks as they took on poses like joO*<-reference which im sure i balls'ed up big time, ?????????????????????????????????* as they introduced their second name. Shia's expression was dyed in despair. It appears that, the boom of Hauria having 2 names (Chunii) was here. At this rate, the possibility of everyone in the whole clan having them is high. By the way, their official names were only two characters in their heads.*<-not sure what this line was for, i may have screwed up*
The family which she's reunited with after a long time turned into a situation where they took on poses with triumphant looks while declaring their second name, Shia's appearance was quite pitiful as she spat out ectoplasm from her mouth. That's why, Hajime was going to warn them that after several years they'd writhe around on the ground due to the embarrassment whenever they recalled their expressions.
However before he could, a stray bullet shot out from Pal.
[By the way, Which is better boss, "Crimson Flash of Rondo" or "White Claws and Fangs of Gale"?]*Probably wrong ????????(???) and ???????(??????)*
[…..What?]
[Boss's second name. It was a heated discussion at the clan meeting for 10 days, somehow we've managed to narrow it down to these 2. However, we need to find out which is the best in the end, it was settled as a tie after fighting among the clan…..since its come to this, we were to entrust it to boss's judgement after reuniting. By the way, I'm on the "Crimson Flash of Rondo" side]
[Wait, since when was it required to have 2 names?]
[Boss, I'm firmly on the "White Claws and Fangs of Gale" side]
[No, listen to what I'm saying. I….]
[What are you saying Rana Inferna of Swift Shadows. No matter how you think about it, Boss perfectly fits "Crimson Flash of Rondo"!]
[No, kora, enough of this…..]
[That's right! He releases sparks of red magical power, master of various weapons and able to freely run around the skies, it's exactly "Crimson Flash of Rondo"! This is the best JK]*<- unable to actually understand what this meant, ??????JK*
[Stop it, anymore of that shameful commentary is—-]
[Oioi, Yorugandal of Crawling Decapitation. If you say that then, that trademark white hair that waves around as he carries his powerful weapons in both hands called his claws and fangs and attack in waves like a storm, there's no other way of expressing it than "White Claws and Fangs of Gale", why can't you understand? Since when have you become so senile?]
[....]
Ectoplasm began to flow from Hajime's mouth. It appears that the surprise present of their embarrassing commentary was making his mind reach it's limit. As they were getting along well with each other, unknown energy were flowing in the back of Hajime and Shia's mouths, ~Bufu~! the sound of it spouting resounded.
[Shi, Shizu Shizu, it's not nice to laugh, Bufu~!]
[Su, Suzu's laughing as well….Kufu….I wonder….have they been infected with chunii, fu, fufu~]
When Hajime regained his senses and looked behind him, Shizuku and Suzu's shoulders were shaking as were desperately trying to keep in their laughter. Although they were unable to keep it in at all.
For the time being, Hajime decided to shoot Pal and them who were having their heated discussion with rubber bullets and then turned towards Shizuku and Suzu with a reproachful look as they gradually shook.
[Yaegashi, for the cool you, I'll forcefully give you a twintail ribbon as a present later. Of course I'll also keep image recordings of it]
[ ! ]
[Taniguchi, I'll shorten your height by another 5 centimeters]
[ ! ]
Shizuku and Suzu's laughing immediately stopped and they trembled in fear. Even if it was unreasonably misplaced anger, if Hajime became serious then the 2 wouldn't be able to oppose him. And Hajime's eyes were completely serious.
[Ano...is this a good time?]
While avoiding the Hauria that were floundering on the ground, Shizuku and them were protesting Hajime's unreasonableness, the voice which called out was a beautiful girl from the feet up, she was a slender beauty who had long blond hair and blue eyes. From her sharp pointy ears they could tell that she was a Morininzoku. Hajime had felt that she kinda looked like one of Fair Bergen's elders, Alfrerick.
[Are you without a doubt Nagumo Hajime-dono?]
[N? That's certainly right but…..]
When Hajime nodded, the beautiful blond haired blue eye Morininzoku gave out a relieved sigh as she patted her chest. To begin with, both of her thin hands were bound by metal handcuffs, it seems to have been quite a pitiful state. Her ankles also had shackles with chains fixed on it, every time she walked her white skin turned red as it rubbed her skin.
[Then, is it fine to believe that you won't capture us and enslave us? I've heard from my grandfather that your senses of value for your own race is for better or worst, equal for everything. You would not toy with us Demi-humans…..]
[Grandfather? Is it possibly Alfrerick?]
[That is correct. I'm sorry for the delay but, I am, the only granddaughter of Alfrerick an elder of Fair Bergen, Arutena Haipisuto]
[An elder's granddaughter was captured...it appears that there really were various circumstances]
Speaking of being the granddaughter of an elder, she's practically the princess of the Morininzoku, naturally, they should have also had firm escape methods and guards in case of emergencies. Without being able to use them, or it could be said that even if they used them they'd still get caught, that just shows how tight the situation was. As expected, something happened at the large tree? Hajime frowned as it was becoming increasingly necessary to hear Pal and their stories as he sharpened his glance.
In this situation, Hajime called out to Pal and them while ignoring Arutena's odd continuous stare.
[Oi, you guys. Bring over all the Demi-humans. Incidentally. I'll send you guys to the Sea of Trees]
[Yes, Sir! Ah, I'm sorry about this but, boss. I want to contact a comrade who's lurking on the Empire's outskirts, may I leave midway in?]
[Ahh, that works out just fine, we have a few guys here that we'll be sending to the Empire, I'll unload you guys a bit away from the Empire together]
[Thank you very much!]
Currently, Hajime and them were currently not to far away from the Empire. The fact that the Demi-humans were being transported through carriage here would mean that, it wasn't going from the Sea of Trees to Empire, but rather it came from the Empire and was heading for another place. In other words, Pal and them went to the Empire to gather some kind of information, hearing the story of the transportation, they came chasing after it.
The Demi-humans began walking timidly and uneasily as they were told to by Pal and them. When he saw that, Hajime and them also returned to Feruniru. Then, at that time, nearby Hajime, [K~ya!], a cute scream resounded. Arutena appears to have tripped because of the fetters*chains*. While panicking with both hands in the air, immediately, since she was close—–she ended up clinging onto Hajime's back.
In an instant, the Demi-humans turned blue and stiffened up. If the other party were Empire soldiers then, the moment they were used as support, an open palm would come flying. While shouting [Why are you touching me without permission, you dirty beasts!]. That's why, Arutena also thought it would happen? she probably had an illusion that she was going to be hit.
However, Hajime isn't able to do such vulgar things.
[Ahh? ….Jeez]
As Hajime glanced behind his shoulder, he looked at Arutena's hands and feet as she cowered back after their glances aligned, [Well, yeah it would be hard to walk in those], while he convinced himself of that, he scratched his head like it was troublesome and kneeled down before Arutena who was standing. Towards that, the Demi-humans began to make a ruckus as if they were upset.
[Ah, ano….]
[It's fine so just stay still]
Similarly, Arutena was shaken when he suddenly decided to kneel down, right afterwards, Hajime's actions caused her to become even more uneasy. That was because Hajime was touching Arutena's foot. To be accurate, he was touching the fetters, Arutena was shocked and trembling. Never before has a man knelt down and touched her feet before, she became stiff and uneasy as her eyes swam around. Then, in the next instant, her eyes rounded up in surprise. Once she noticed that red magical power was gushing out, without a sound the fetters came off.
When Hajime stood back up, this time he held onto both of Arutena's hands. At that point, Arutena had understood what Hajime was going to do and managed to regain some composure. And once again the fascinating red radiance gushed out again. A small voice that may or may not have resounded, [How beautiful...], was muttered. Recently, has Hajime's magical powers been sharpened? It seems to have been much brighter than before.
After removing the handcuffs he immediately threw them away and he finally touched Arutena's neck. It was because a slave's collar was attached there. With a serious look and having her neck felt by Hajime, Arutena's cheeks were heating up for some reason. After Hajime easily removed the collar, [This should be alright now], he convinced himself, and as if nothing happened he turned around.
And, Hajime noticed that strangely he had become the center of attention. The Demi-humans were looking at him as if looking at a mysterious person, Pal and the other Hauria seemed to be proud, Kouki and them seemed to be slightly complex, and Yue and the females had eyes filled with both amazement and sharpness. While flinching a bit Hajime questioned, [What is it?].
However, against that, the females who noticed Arutena's slightly blushed cheeks reacted.
[ [ [ [ [...Nothing (ja*Teio*) (desu*Shia*)] ] ] ] ]
It was incredibly cold.
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C112
After Hajime had unshackled all the demi-humans, they began to explore the airship to satisfy their curiosity, back in the bridge Hajime was listening to Pal and his group's story.
[I see…. the Majinzoku attacked both the Empire and Sea of Trees]
[Affirmative. Though I don't know of the details of the Empire, the Sea of Trees was invaded by a large group of strong demons. It would have been dangerous if not for our previously laid traps]
According to Pal, the Majinzoku also took along an army of demons to the Sea of Trees. [Harutsuina Sea of Trees] its natural since Freed's groups goal is to obtain more Age of Gods magic they would would aim for it, after all it's well known as one of the great labyrinths.
Naturally the soldiers of Fair Bergen*Faea Belgaen in Endo's translation, that's probably the proper way but for my convenience i wont change it* couldn't permit the Majinzoku to just waltz right in, so they gathered the biggest forces they could muster up in order to confront them. They believed that they had the advantage due to the naturally dense fog, but their expectations were easily betrayed and they soon fell into confusion. Apart from the Majinzoku, the demons that they brought along showed their powers to the fullest extent in the Sea of Trees. Even though the demons were not of the insect type, they paved their way through, defeated and took the lives of many soldiers of Fair Bergen one after another through their odd magic.
The Majinzoku turned around and asked the defeated Demi-humans, similarly to Hajime, [Where is the entrance to the large labyrinth?] However they couldn't just obediently give information to the enemies, they didn't know when the Majinzoku would start advancing towards Fair Bergen to ask random bypassers, so they quickly sent someone back to the town. The council was quickly gathered and a decision was made, the demons were far too strong to defend against, they decided to give them the information. In order to avoid a disaster like in Hajime's case. The labyrinth itself will clear away all who aren't worthy.
However, even though they asked the same question as Hajime, the Majinzoku had a different sense of value for the Demi-humans. No, the Majinzoku didn't do as Hajime did at all, they carried a huge sense of discrimination and hatred against Demi-humans.
They believed that the world belongs to the Majinzoku, and that these beasts that have been abandoned by god is of the utmost humiliation and are absolutely unbearable. Their expressions were that of mad men with absolute confidence in their own god.
And, the Majinzoku bared their fangs at Fair Bergen. They decided to hunt down the Demihumans before going into the dungeon.
The soldiers of Fair Bergen fought back desperately. However, the army of unknown demons were too strong and had no troubles in the Sea of Trees, their chances of winning was low.
As it stood, they would be defeated sooner or later, a soldier of the Kumaninzoku*Bear people* understood this and looked for a chance to escape from Fair Bergen. His purpose was not to run away. His purpose was to beg for help.
His name is Regin*Jin in Endo's translations, again for my convenience i'll keep it like this* Banton. It was the elder which attacked Hajime out of anger and was greatly injured in the process, it was the man that held a deep grudge against the Hauria*Shia's group* tribe.
Now, Regin, without shame nor reputation, went forth to bow down to the Hauria tribe which was banished from Fair Bergen. He ran desperately through the Sea of Trees, his body was covered in wounds, when he finally reached the new village he prostrated himself on the ground many times. He asked them earnestly.
—I need your help, please lend me your power.
The head of the Hauria tribe, Cam, went out and answered the wish.
The reason is not for Fair Bergen. Of course their own species, the Usagininzoku were still in Fair Bergen, but that wasn't the reason either, above all, the thing that Cam could not forgive was the fact that the Majinzoku's purpose was the great labyrinth.
Emergency, if the Majinzoku's do something wierd to the labyrinth…..
When their boss Hajime returns at a later time. He would not be able to look him in the eye if the Majinzoku did something to it.
As a subordinate of Hajime, it would not do if the bosses wish was obstructed by something, in order to have a happy reunion where we can proudly stick out our chests, otherwise we don't have the qualifications to call Hajime, boss! he said.
Though Hajime doesn't really mind such a thing…..it's the pride of the Hauria.
As a result, the Hauria tribe, rather than answering Regins request, [Who dares put their hands on something that belongs to the boss, ahn!? if they want to fight, shall we give them a fight!?] with that in their minds, they decided to participate.
Regin's thoughts later.
[The Hauria were really scary at that time. though they weren't in a frenzy like last time, their lips were waveringly shaking, and splitting abruptly….they were laughing. Uu, it wasn't possible for me to sleep well from that day on. …..The rabbits lips were recalled in my dreams, my neck….Haa~ Haa~...no more. My anxiety doesn't stop. ...Where is the medicine…..]
As the Hauria entered the war, they first decided to wiped out all demons outside of Fair Bergen. Their purpose was to build strategies by confirming the demons movements and odd magics. Although the Hauria tribe became strong, it was due to using their racial abilities to the fullest, along with the mentality of not running away from fights, their spec's didn't actually increase in any way, shape, or form. Therefore, they didn't recklessly charge in against a new kind of demon they've never fought before.
The other party was a formidable foe, so resolution was needed, preparation of stealth attacks, surprise attacks, lying and deceiving, they did everything to gather information.
And, when the chest board was set up, they all took the offensive at once. Even if the dense fog wasn't effective, the demons were skillfully being killed by the Usaginizoku's original techniques.
Sooner or later the Majinzoku finally started to notice that their demons were disappearing, they ordered a quick regroup. The Hauria that couldn't defeat demons were made to be decoys, Instructions were then given to place traps around their new village.
Then guiding them was simple. anyhow, being baited so easily, the Majinzoku's blood rained down and heads rolled on the ground. Then they appeared and snorted through their nose….it was enough.
After wiping out the Majinzoku, the Hauria suffered some losses as well.
However, their current situation wasn't over yet. Though Fair Bergen was saved by the Hauria, the amount of collateral damage was huge. There was no room to guard the Sea of Trees with all the nursing and funerals that were needed.
Then, at that opening, the Empire soldiers invaded the Sea of Trees.
Their purpose was to abduct Demi-humans.
After the battle was over, the Hauria went back to their village and was late to notice, as a result, there was basically no resistance while kidnaping. When Cam noticed the kidnappings, he kidnaped and questioned an empire soldier, apparently the Empire suffered from a demons attack, it was decided that they needed to secure manpower for repairs, in other words, the Demi-humans(...…)that appeared to be the reason for invading the Sea of Trees.
Cam quickly rushes to the other Usagininzoku villages, but he was too late, most of the women and children have already been kidnaped. It's clear that the powerless Usagininzoku's were not abducted in order to help with the required manpower for the empire. Their purpose was to be used to satisfy their people after receiving an attack.
As expected, the Hauria tribe could not overlook their fellow species, the majority of their forces were left to guard the Sea of Trees, Cam and a small group chased after the Empire soldiers transport wagon that was heading towards the Imperial Capital.
However, communications with Cam was suddenly cut off after they reached the Imperial capital. No one came to the meeting place that was set up ahead of time.
The remaining people at the Sea of Trees became restless and decided to send out scouts towards the empire.
Results, Cam's group that invaded the Imperial capital never came out.
Afterwards, in order to invade the Imperial capital and find out Cam's status, Pal's group was gathering information on the security of the capital when they noticed that there was a transportation wagon with a large amount of Demi-humans leaving for another town, Pal's group then put information gathering on hold and went to rescue their comrades.
[However boss, by any chance, have other places also been attack by Majinzoku?]
[Ahh, they're active behind the scenes here and there? well, luckily I was around and they were all defeated]
If you think about it, Hajime could be considered a God of Plague for the Majinzoku. This is because he doesn't actually hold any hostility towards their race, it just so happens that their timing is bad, so he ends up kicking them out of his way when they obstruct him.
[Well, I have a rough understanding of what's going on. First of all, you need more information about Cam who's in the Imperial capital?]
[Affirmative. And, though I'm sorry boss…..]
[I understand. We'll be passing by anyways. The fellows that got caught, I'll send them back to the Sea of Trees]
[Thank you!]
Pal and his group all bow at once. Though Shia mumbled a little, nothing was said.
Hajime noticed it and knew what Shia wanted to say, but he waited for her to say it herself, in the end nothing was said.
Finally, Hajime received a message for the leftover forces at the Sea of Trees, then dropped off Riria-na*the Princess* and Pal's group off a little ways away from the Imperial capital. Then his party set a course at full speed towards [Harutsuina Sea of Trees].
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Once again Hajime set foot on [Harutsuina Sea of Trees] and welcomed the dense fog which shuts out all light ahead.
Still, if there were no Demi-humans to guide the way, people who were below Hajime's inhumane level would likely be driven mad. As Hajime led the group, in order to not be separated he placed Demi-humans on the outside to enclose their surroundings.
Strangely Arutena was walking especially close to Hajime, he decided to ignore it and keep advancing. Shia who was walking nearby had an anxious face, suddenly her ears reacted with a ~pico pico~. Shia lifted up her face, then began to stare at what lied ahead.
[Hajime-san, there's an armed group up ahead]
The surrounding Demi-humans turned a surprised look towards Shia due to her words. Even the kidnapped Usagininzoku in the group were surprised that Shia had managed to perceive something that they couldn't.
As if confirming Shia's words, a group of Toramimi*Tiger eared* Demi-humans appeared through the fog with weapons. The armed group had fierce eyes and stared at them, then they sensed that there was a large group of Demi-humans in the group, so they decided to not suddenly attack.
Among them, the eyes of the Toraninzoku*Tiger race* who seemed to be the leader, stopped at Hajime. His eyes were then opened wide in astonishment.
[You, that time…..]
Hajime also recalled the Toraninzoku's appearance. His name is Ghil*Gil in Endo's Official translation*, he was the commander of the security force that confronted Hajime the first time he came to the Sea of Trees. Apparently he survived the invasion and is currently patrolling again.
[What on earth do you want this time…..is that, Arutena!? Are you alright!?]
[Ah, Yes. These people and the Hauria tribe helped me]
Ghil tried to ask Hajime's purpose in a wild voice, and Arutena who was by his side noticed and showed herself. To the words of Arutena, a deep sigh of relief and amazement was heard.
[That's good. Alfrerick-sama was very sad. quickly, please show him your energetic appearance. ....Boy. You, for what reason did you help us Demi-humans? Though it doesn't suit you who is arrogant and haughty…..well, you have my thanks]
[There wasn't a specific reason. it was only a coincidence, a coincidence]
From the atmosphere of meeting an acquaintance, Shizuku's group had doubtful faces. Shia then explained what had happened quietly, also how she fell in love with Hajime, and their faces showed consent.
[Now then, are any of the Hauria tribe stationed at Fair Bergen? or, a fellow that knows where their current village is located?]
[Mu? If its people from the Hauria tribe, there should be several in Fair Bergen. Though you've likely heard, there was an invasion, so many are currently living in Fair Bergen]
[Thats good then. Well, lets quickly head for Fair Bergen]
Hajime says so and urges ahead quickly. With an amazed face again, as usual it seems his attitude hasn't changed much, Ghil ordered his troops to brace their arms in order to guide them back.
There wasn't any feeling hostility like the first time anymore, is it because they were saved by the Hauria tribe which Hajime trained, or is it because there's a great number of people this time…..they were being mature about it and guiding Hajime, though it is convenient that they can get in without any trouble.
At last we've reached Fair Bergen, though it has changed greatly. First of all, the huge dignified gate had collapsed, the leftover remains have yet to be cleaned up.
And, the capital of the Sea of Trees which charmed Hajime with its fantastic beauty of nature, was completely destroyed with remains here and there, the air corridors and waterways made of tree trunks were broken down in places.
[This is awful…..]
Someone muttered.
Hajime totally agreed as well. The cold breeze coming from the darkness and Fair Bergen itself contained a gloomy atmosphere.
Then, people who happened to pass by saw Arutena and their expressions stiffens up, it was unbelieveable, afterwards, they exploded into cheers and ran up to them.
They finally notice that there is a party of humans by their side, when they were told of how Arutena was helped by them their expressions were still stiff, but as they embraced one another exposing their joy, their wariness was relinquished. Of the kidnapped people, there were many that ran at full speed towards their house, after first bowing to Hajime.
The circle that encloses Hajime gradually grows, and the surroundings were completely buried by the people of Fair Bergen as they noticed. After a while the crowd begins to open a pathway. On the other side, stood Alfrerick Haipisuto, the most important person of Fair Bergen.
[Grandfather!]
[Oh, Oh, Arutena! Im glad, you were alright…..]
Arutena, ran at full speed while tears overflowing from her eyes, and jumped into her grandfather's chest. To the reunion of two family members that was thought to never be able to see one another again, many surrounding people were moved to tears.
After embracing one another for a while, Alfrerick later separated from his granddaughter and gently pats her head, then his gaze was turned to Hajime. A wry smile appeared in his expression.
[...Its become a surprising reunion, Hajime Nagumo. Surely, I didn't think that my granddaughter would be saved. Our previous relationship aside*I improvised here, couldn't actually understand it though it has something to do with relationships i think*. ....We sincerely express our gratitude, Thank you]
[I only brought them here. If you wish to thank someone then thank the Hauria tribe. I've heard that there are people from the Hauria tribe here, let me meet with them…..]
[Yes, but it's you who changed the Hauria tribe. What goes around, comes around, you've not only saved my granddaughter, but also, us all. That is the fact. Your kindness is far more than we deserve and we would never be able to repay it all, but, at least accept our gratitude.]
Hajime, from Alfrerick's words, just shrugs his shoulders reluctantly and was scratching his cheek from having been slightly embarrassed.
Yue, Shia, Teio, and Kaori are happy from watching the heartwarming scene. And, the man who dove into the dungeon in order to train and save the human race, to the fact that Hajime has been saving people all around the world, a complex expression was shown on Kouki's face.
Afterwards, Hajime, the Hauria tribe heard of their arrival and are quickly returning to Fair Bergen, we were given permission to wait in Alferick's house.
As to Alferick's order, they were treated to tea(Arutena blushed a great deal when our hands touched while she handed me tea*Improvised a little here but, it should be alright. There was a word in between hands that i couldn't understand*) When we finished drinking one cup, men and women of the Hauria tribe rushed in noisily.
[Boss!! I haven't seen you in a long time!!]
[We waited for you! Boss!!]
[I, I'm honored to finally meet you desu~! Sir!!]
[Uoi! Newbies! Boss has returned! Tell all the other guys! Get there in 30 seconds!]
[Yes, roger de arimasu~!]
The attitude of the leftover forces, Kouki who should have expected it already from the reaction from Pal's group is completely surprised! He spat out*it was either spat out, or spilled* his tea. While all members were wiping off the tea, they noticed that multiple Usagininzoku were lining up! Standing upright and immoveable with heels in arrangement, it was the appearance of wonderful saluting.
Though there are many who don't actually know Hajime, their behaviours and speech seems to have been trained into them voluntarily, and expanded their powers.
[Un~, Yes, its been a long time. Temporarily, since there are other people here lets stop the saluting]
[ [ [ [ [ [Sir, Yes, Sir!] ] ] ] ] ]
With a cheer for the boss that could be heard throughout the Sea of Trees, the Hauria tribe seemed to be very satisfied, to the genuine cheer that they've experienced for the first time [we'll also finally.…..] the Usagininzoku that wasn't part of the Hauria tribe was filled with anticipation.
Surely, after Hajime leaves the Sea of Trees, the angry voice of Sergeant HarOman *thanks, lemonedSM* might have resounded throughout the Sea of Trees.
[I've meet Pal's group and understand roughly what's going on. You guys seem to have played an active role? You've done a great job repelling them]
[ [ [ [ [ [Yes, We're grateful de arimasu~!!] ] ] ] ] ]
The last reply was said full of emotion in a tearful voice. Hajime, then passed on Pal's groups information on to the Hauria who are trembling with emotion. In other words, Having found that Cam's group invaded the Imperial castle, they will also invade it. And, there is a request for assistance.
[Indeed. …..The message from "Baltoferd of Certain Death" has definitely been received. We express our thanks, boss]
[....Na, by the way…..what is your second name?]
[Ha? Me? ...Fu, of course. Like the falling thunder, an unpredictable thunderclap striking down his foes, I am "Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade" *Yeah, these lines are iffy…it probably sounds out into something, but for the life of me i don't know*! desu~!]
[...Is that so]
It seems that it's already too late for the Hauria tribe.They've been completely infected. I regret that I didn't stop this from spreading beyond Baltoferd of Certain Death.
Hajime pulled himself together and asked "Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade".
[There seems to have been members outside of the Hauria tribe thats been trained, now, how many exactly?]
[...Rest assured…. Many brave young people from tribes that have good relations to our Hauria tribe have heard of the rumors and begged to be trained….. Our actual combat force goes up to 122 soldiers]
Not only Hajime, but also Yue and Shia were surprised, if thats the case then they've increased their numbers by a fair bit. Hajime's intentions aren't understood so "Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade" has a doubtful face.
[we can carry all of the members at one time. …..Io, Runikusu. Quickly gather all the guys who want to follow us to the Imperial capital. I want to see everyone together here]
[Ha? Ha! Roger! At once!]
It appeared that "Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade" didn't understand right away and asked back with a questionable face, then he guessed that it meant that they would be going with Hajime to the Imperial capital, he saluted and immediately left to gather the other members.
"Io…..of the Thunder Blade, Hajime returned in order to go to the great labyrinth, it appears he didn't think that Hajime would actually help them. It seems he shaken up by the unexpected words.
And, Io wasn't the only one who was surprised, Shia who stood next to Hajime was also surprised. Her eyes are open wide, and her rabbit ears are standing up straight! She stares at Hajime.
[Ha, Hajime-san…..the great labyrinth…..]
[You're worried about Cam's group right?]
[U….that….sono….but….]
Hajime hit the bulls-eye so Shia shuts her mouth.
Hajime's purpose is the great labyrinth, Cam's circumstances are unrelated, Shia was unable to say that she wanted to search for Cam's whereabouts, entering the Imperial capital which would prove too troublesome. Moreover, Cam wasn't kidnapped, he went in on his own accord. If anything its his own responsibility.
Shia also decided to follow whatever Hajime's decisions were. Just like her father had his own path, Shia had hers.
However, still, if you know that your family members whereabouts are unknown, naturally you would be worried and search. Because of the anxiety being shown on Shia's face – Yue, Hajime, and the rest understood.
Hajime, walks up right beside Shia, who was quiet because she was grateful that extra time would be used, and places his hands on her cheeks.
[Fe?]
To Hajime's sudden action, Shia absentmindedly let out a voice with a confused face. While looking straight into Shia's eyes with persuading power, Hajime smiled and said.
[Shia, that anxious face doesn't suit you. If you're worried about Cam, just say you're worried]
[B, but….]
[No buts. Now, what do you want to do? You've always just said whatever you wanted. What happened to your impudence from our first meeting? To begin with, if you're not smiling….. I wont be able to contain my anger]
[Hajime-san…..]
Though it was snappishly said, it's obvious that he worried about Shia in all truths. The words that Shia yearned for. She understood, Shia places her hand on top of Hajime's hand thats on her cheek. Her eyes began to moisten with joy and love.
[You might not realise this...but this, sono, what. it's enough, that i think that you're important. Therefore, Cheer up…. I won't hesitate to do my best]
[Hajime-san, I…..]
[Just say what you want to say. Because i will definitely listen]
With a gentle warmth transmitting to her cheek, to the eyes that looked straight back into her eyes, Shia's words that she locked up within herself began to spring forth.
[....I, I'm worried about father desuu~. …..Just one look is fine, I want to see his safe appearance desuu~.]
[Really, you only had to say that in the beginning. Now, did you think i would decline?]
[Wa, I, I didn't mean for it to be like that! Mou, Hajime-san is truly annoying!]
Though she puffs her cheeks as if sulking, stars twinkled brightly in her eyes, her cheeks were dyed pink, and the face of a woman who was looking at her boyfriend was seen. To say it out, happy feelings were overflowing from her whole body.
Shia, though it was not intentional to be reserved with Hajime, due to the increase of women who thinks about Hajime(rivals), She unconsciously held back to increase her ratings.
Everything was blown away at Hajime's words, "You're important."
When this Shia was seen, the women reacts.
[…..N~. Shia, cute]
And, Yue watches Shia heartwarmingly. Just like an older sister.
[I ask of you, I'll be happy if you occasionally abuse me~]
And, Teio gave off an impression that couldn't be anything but perverted. will there be a way to cure her serious illness.
[Uu~, how enviable~]
[well, I would be glad if the man I liked said that to me...]
[Na, Nagumo-kun…..Your very straight forward. I've changed my opinion of you. Suzu is shocked]
[Shia...is enviable, I also towards Hajime...]
The order is Kaori, Shizuku, Suzu, and why Arutena as well.
Then, at last, Shia notices her surroundings, Her face is dyed crimson red and she covers it up with both hands. However, her shame can't hold back her joy, her rabbit ears were waving happily, even her tail was moving according to her joy ~Rifu~.
Then, Io came over at just the right time. It seems that the preparations of the Hauria tribe is finished. It was unreasonably quick.
Alfrerick and Arutena were seeing off Hajime's group as they left on Feruniru*the airship* and flew off towards the Imperial capital.
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Miscellaneous.
What kind of place is the capital of the Hoelscher empire? Might(Strength) is the only words you need*Improvised and shortened down*.
If you investigate you'll find the buildings are without affection and are practically placed in a row. Are the streets readjustments of town lots? Is there anything delicious*This line was odd*? There are entrances continuing to the back alley in disorder with big and small things here and there.
The atmosphere as well, there is tension strained everywhere like as if there was recently a disaster, even storekeepers who have opened a street stall serves people far from the idea of a "customer".
However, it was dark and stagnated but never became too much, they were lively with freedom of doing whatever they wanted to do. They had the freedom to do whatever they wanted, their only responsibility were to themselves. This was the creed of the citizens of the imperial capital.
The Hoelscher empire is a new country that an active group of mercenary in a previous great war established, A military nation to which strength speaks for everything. Many of the citizens of the empire are no stranger to fights, to the point that its almost an illness. Theres a huge arena of a colossal size, the kind where there are events done many times throughout the year.
[Oi, you [Doga!!] gupe~!?]
It was Hajime who entered the Imperial capital, naturally Hajime was leading around beautiful women so it was understandable, this process has been repeating many times, before they were done talking they were already kissing the ground. Just now a man with weapons came by and was knocked down while talking and the force caused him to do a triple axel as he fell to the ground.
However, the people do not seem to think much about it. This level of "Fighting" might be an everyday experience for them.
[Uu, though i heard about it already… after all, the empire is unplesant desuu~.]
[Yes, i feel that way as well. ….In a sense its good that we weren't summoned in this place.]
[Well, this is a military nation. Far from firepower being minimal, even the residents, there are many who have combat experience. The bad atmosphere is natural, the fighting is natural. Wanting to live is everyone's desire, mistress.]
Apparently, Shea didn't like the Imperial capital. Though Yue is silent, she also nods in agreement, after all this country isn't liked by women. Especially for Shia, the things she sees breaks her heart one at a time.
[Shia, don't look so much. ….There's no helping them even if you see.]
[…..Yes, that's right]
What Shia sees are slaves of the demi-human species. The slaves are being bought and sold actively. The empire allows the use of slaves, so business is very prosperous. There are children of the demi-human species turning their gaze to Shia as they were put in their cages with price tags on them, Shia's expression is clouded.
Yue clenches Shia's hand anxiously. Hajime as well, caresses Shia's cheek ~munimuni~ with awkward consideration. The warmth of two people is transmitted to the hand and cheek, and the rabbit ears on Shia's head moved around joyfully.
[…..I cannot permit it. Though we're all living…. the slaves.]
Kouki who was walking behind Hajime was grinding his teeth. He seemed like he would charge right in if left alone.
The influence of the church is strong, even the Hairhi Kingdom has a strong sense of discrimination against demi-humans. The matter of keeping demi-humans as slaves tend to be evaded, because there was no chance of Kouki and them seeing how demi-humans were treated in the castle. Therefore, there might have been extra shock to their minds.
However, it would be bad if he actually charges at them….. Hajime promised in his heart that he would pretend to not know him immediately if such an event happened.
Though, we don't have to worry because we have a reliable person here, the man of the world(Shizuku) is here so we don't have to be worried at all. Now, Kouki is getting fired up while being lectured about this and that. Ryutaro, the muscle for brains fuels it, Suzu casually holds them down. In a sense, they make a good team. Though the team seems to fail quickly if not for the women….
[That's right, wasn't Shizuku proposed to by the Emperor?]
[…..That's right, there was that too]
Shuzuku frowns as she remembers something she didn't want to.
Yue looks at Shuzuku and lets out a sound, [hoo~], with a slight smirk. Shizuku, frowned more at the glance. Kouki has a bitter expression nearby. Apparently, not only the country but also the emperor seemed to be dislikeable.
[About that, Nagumo-kun. Where exactly are we going?]
Shizuku, dodging the women who seemed to want to hear the details at any moment, the talk was redirected to Hajime. Though the story of confirming the safeties of Shia's father was heard, a concrete plan wasn't heard yet.
[N~? the adventurer guild first of all. If the "Gold" rank is used, most information can be found through questioning]
[…..Does Nagumo-kun believe that he's been caught?]
[I don't know. If he has have been caught its possible he's been made into a slave, its also possible that he's just laying low somewhere too. The guards of the Imperial capital is on high alert, but to an abnormal level? To the point where its impossible to go out, entering was a good choice…..]
Hajime was right, and on a level was not an exaggeration to say that it was excessive. An empire soldier was stationed not as patrol on the outer wall and always kept a close watch until a physical checkup was done individually at the entrance gate.
Even in the city, the empire soldiers of a minimum of 3 man teams went glancing around not only in the main streets but also the back alleys. Perhaps it was due to the surprise attack of the demon, that would cause them to get ready for high-level caution even if there wasn't an order yet.
Because the Imperial capital is in such a condition, Pal and them are having trouble with invading, and are waiting for a chance. The Usagininzoku*Rabbit people* who aren't slaves can't just pour on into the imperial capital, and there are limits to pretending to be Hajime's slaves. Therefore, the reinforcement unit that Hajime brought is hiding in a remote rock zone away from the Imperial capital to not attract attention for now. Rather its strange how Cam's group was able to invade it.
However, Hajime said, [I don't know], its almost certain that Cam was caught by them already. As for the Usagininzoku,they were a demi-human race of first-rate stealth operations, and Cam continued to polish it. Even if going in and out is severe, he will likely be able to do something by sending a message to the outside by some method. If there are no signs, Its natural to think that
hes been caught already.
Of course, I don't think that the information on Cam can be found at the adventurers guild. However, there might be the case of an event or rumor related to it.
Shia looking uneasy, Hajime extends his hand to caress her cheeks again ~munimuni~. Shia, though she likes when her ears are felt, her cheeks being caressed was also a favorite. Hajime, told a joke to Shia while laughing that left a feeling of uneasiness.
[If hes been caught, we only need to take him back. Don't worry, shia. When the time comes, even if we have to turn the Imperial capital to ashes, we'll get him back.]
[N….leave it to us, shia]
[Hajime-san, Yue-san….]
[nonono, do we have to turn it into ashes? Though your eyes aren't laughing, is it really a joke? is it?]
[Shizuku-yan, the Imperial capital is already…..]
[You've already given up? Have you already given up, Kaori!?]
Was Hajime's joke not really a joke? Though shizuku tsukkomied while her cheek cramped up, she began to panic because Kaori seemed to be sad and shook her head.
Actually, it seemed too much like a joke, because surely Hajime cannot destroy one whole country.
While Hajime walked on the main street towards the adventurers guild while joking about a joke that actually wasn't, the state of the town began to change. Several buildings were collapsed, and there was debris scattered everywhere.
On the way, according to what they heard through their ears, the demon being managed in the coliseum for a duel, suddenly mutated and became a strong and huge demon which has never been seen before and it raged about. Suddenly the huge demon appeared at the center of the city (it seemed to be 30 meters in length.) the empire reacted afterwards and confronted it.
Finally, the Majinzoku*Devil Race* seems to take advantage and approached the emperor with a dash. While managing the demon by going to the front personally, the emperor was able to repel the Majinzoku somehow….The compensation was large no matter how you looked at the state of the town.
It started at the colosseum which meant that it collapsed radially, at the miserable sight, many demi-human slaves were barefoot and brought out to remove the debris in great number.
Because of the collapse on the other side there were watchmen surveying the intense place, though we need to get to the adventure guild, due to nature, we watched. It reminded me of how the pyramids were constructed in ancient Egypt, the state of having to carry debris with a gloomy expression while under severe monitoring and abuse from the armed empire soldiers, which put a finished setting to the word misery.
The side effects of the damages in the Imperial capital seems to effect the demi-humans more than anyone else. Even though demi-humans are known for their physical powers, If one is overworked they'll definitely fall down and then someone will appear and beat them until they get back up.
If they don't get back up, the empire would simply attack the Sea of Trees to gain more supply of slaves because they don't see demi-humans as people. Or, the sense of values that strength reigns supreme and only the "weak" are excluded. The purpose of Arutena being transported to another city is also to replace previous slaves.
Just then, a boy around 10 years old with dog ears and tail tripped on some debris and fell down loudly, all the debris contained in his cart also fell out. The inumimi*Dog eared* boy was crouching down enduring the pain of his foot, the empire soldiers of the watch had a dangerous look, he began to approach with a club in hand. It's obvious what he plans on doing.
And, the ally of justice couldn't remain silent about something about to happen right in front of him.
[Oi! Stop….]
Kouki, tries to run out while raising a loud voice to stop the empire soldier. However, he was stopped by the event that happened in the next moment.
Pashu~!
At the same time as the subtle sound was heard through the air, the empire soldier toppled down like a brick and dove onto the debris.
Gosha! an indescribably miserable sound was heard, the empire soldier who was approaching the inumimi boy didn't move an inch. Apparently he fainted somehow. Afterwards the empire soldiers co-worker came rushing in a hurry, after seeing his condition, he shook his head with an amazed expression and carried him away somewhere. Leaving behind the inumimi boy.
The inumimi boy, just looked with a blank surprised expression for a while as he didn't understand what just happened, He then quickly rakes up all the fallen debris that fell out and resumed his job as if nothing happened.
Kouki who was going to begin running was stunned and baffled. Then, Hajime's voice ranged out.
[Though i don't care if you thrust your neck into something troublesome, at least prevent it from troubling us?]
[N….was that you just now Nagumo-kun?]
Hajime shrugs his shoulder towards Kouki's question. Actually, the empire soldier stumbled and fell because of the needle that was shot out from his artificial arm. Apart from having been helped earlier by me, Kouki, frowned at the word "troublesome". Apparently, i've seemed to flip on his justice switch.
[What is troublesome. ….Is it bad to help? Even you helped me]
[If anything, stopping you from making a scene is the correct choice. If you went and stopped him more empire soldiers would have shown up and it would have become a riot. We came here to look for a person. Not to cause extra commotion. Can you not cause an unnecessary uproar, if you're going to cause one at least do it away from us so it won't be a nuisance]
While giving an indifferent answer while waving his hand, Kouki heats up and sends their purpose of finding Shia's dad into the corner of his mind, He began to appeal for the sense of values of his ethics and justice.
[You, as your watching the demi-humans, do you think of it as nothing at all! Look, now, at this time, they are suffering!]
[Haa~, hey Yaegashi*Shizuku*, quickly do something about this fool whos lost sight of our purpose. I'm leaving it in your care]
Hajime also, Myuu was helped before. If a child suffers in front of his presence, he feels nothing at all*In case you guys are confused, this is because he got to know Myuu, so she wasn't a "random" child*. Be an adult….do something about it yourself, think what you want.
However, even after the original purpose was said, i can't work on the emancipation of slaves, so i left it to Yaegashi because its troublesome to play with Kouki.
Shizuku, though a sigh was let out….ahead of that, Kouki raised his voice in anger. Apparently, he seems to not like that Hajime had relied on Shizuku for this incident.
[Shizuku has nothing to do with this! Right now, im talking with you! You value Shia, so why are you deserting these demi-humans!]
As Kouki's voice became loud, people in the surroundings began to pay attention. Some of the remote empire soldiers and watchdogs began to glance towards Hajime frequently.
Since Hajime is an outsider and is looking for Cam who is currently hostile with the empire, he didn't want to stir up anymore unnecessary trouble with the authorities. Therefore, he rolled his eyes abruptly towards Kouki.
[…..Amanogawa*Kouki*. I'll say it one more time for you who has bad memory. Alright? i don't want to hear your repetitious complaining, and i don't plan on having a debate on ethics or sense of justice. I don't recognize you as companions, so i don't intend to get along with you. After all you asked for "permission" and "followed" along. Therefore, don't rush in by yourself,
its unsightful. If you make too much noise…..should I crush your limbs and send you back to the Kingdom?]
[Kh…..]
[I said it a while ago, but i don't intend to interfere with you either. Therefore, while your still in range don't do anything that will trouble us. We came here to look for Cam. There is no time to be distracted on other things. …..And Shia is more important than other demi-humans to me]
Hajime, turned away from Kouki's glare, as if uninterested.
Slavery, its completely natural in this world. Though they're certainly receiving cruel treatment, it's "bad" to help a demi-human thats been enslaved in general. Because it counts as stealing another persons "possession".
"Still" it's probably necessary to think about it eventually. The resolution to fight against the empire itself to create a method of abolishing the slavery of the demi-humans. As it is, even if we help the slaves with force, there's a threat of retaliation and the demi-humans would be captured and treated more harshly than ever before.
Does he finally understand, if not….. Kouki stares at the back of Hajime and doesn't move. Still being urged by shizuku and them, he finally let it go reluctantly.
Kouki, though he's accompanying Hajime with permission, if what Hajime said about gods were true and others as strong as Nointo*White haired angel that Kaori is currently using as her body* will be appearing more often, then he has to obey, because it would be too difficult to obtain power otherwise.
To be able to obtain the Age of Gods magic by obeying Hajime was certainly the best choice. Therefore, he held back the ill feelings in his chest and became silent.
With the delicate atmosphere(only Kouki's group) they reached the adventurers guild at last.
There are tables put in the large space for miscellaneous things, and two counters. One counter for the procedures and receptionist, who was also a woman, while the other counter was a bar. There are fellows drinking in the daytime here and there, if there wasn't, i felt like tsukkomi-ing to help with its revival.
When Hajime set foot inside, due to his familiar encounters he understood. In other words, vulgar glances would be placed on Yue and them. Therefore, Hajime while moving towards the counter used "Pressure" as soon as he stepped in.
As expected of a military nation, even as they drank there was no one who fainted, they began to expose caution and sobered up all together.
The receptionist at the counter, there's no radiance from her as seen in the other towns. Only looking down on Hajime with an expression of no motivation. I get the feeling that i should state my business quickly.
[I want information. Recently, was there any demi-humans which caused a commotion here in the Imperial capital a few days ago?]
[…..]
To Hajime's question, the receptionist gives Hajime a suspicious look. This is because the content of the question was strange.
You only have to go to the slave association of the merchant guild if you wanted information of a slave, even then slaves cannot cause a commotion in the Imperial capital. That is because a slave's collar seals off most of the resistance. And, Hajime's question does not change, what he's asking is something impossible in the Imperial capital unless they weren't a slave.
Result, the receptionist pointed towards the bar counter, whether its a regular system or it became too troublesome to deal with.
[…..Such information can be heard there]
As Hajime looks towards the counter, he sees the figure of a man past middle age, polishing glass, apparently the bar also counted as a place for information gathering. The receptionist returned to doing what she was before, as if declaring that her work is done.
Hajime shrugs his shoulder and walks towards the bar counter.
There are dangerous glares appearing from the adventurers, Kouki and Ryutaro also react and glare back. Suzu seemed to be weak in these cases and shrinks back behind Shizuku. Holding the hem of Shizuku's clothes, she looked cute for a moment.
Hajime goes up to the counter and asks the same question to the bartender. However, the other party just kept polishing glass while disregarding it. Hajime's eyes narrowed.
Then,
[This here is a bar, Not a place for children to come and play around. I don't plan on having anything to do with people who can't drink. Leave quickly]
so he's looking for a drinking master*these 2 sentences are weird to me, i don't know what Tenpuremasuta is, though i understand its a refference to something*. Then I'll give him a drinking master! Hajime's tension began to increase. He's still just polishing glass to make it shiny, but he values his reputation. If you come here, and the liquor is drunk in great loads, he'll definitely be delighted.
Hajime, places money on the counter with an poker face while secretly being happy about being able to taste a fantasy game hero's feelings. From the darkness in the corner of his mind, a mini-Hajime asked, [You called?], peeping out.
[That's true. Master, I ask for the strongest and worst quality liquor you have in this shop]
[...If you vomit, i'll kick you out]
The master, the moment Hajime ordered, reluctantly pulled out a bottle from the shelf behind him and his eyebrow twitched slightly as he placed it on the counter with a pikui~ sound.
Adventurers were all staring at Hajime because they felt cautious that he wasn't just a kid, they understood due to the pressure he released.
Hajime picks up the bottle and abruptly cuts the tip off with his finger tips. The action itself was fluid and people who understood held their breath. Even the master's eyes were widening a little.
A strong alcoholic smell drifts from the bottle as soon as it was open, Shia and Kaori who was by his side instinctively covered their nose due to the fumes. Kouki and them also backs away while groaning "Uu".
[hey, Nagumo-kun? So, do you have to drink that? Shouldn't you stop?]
[yes, that's right. you'll absolutely vomit. Suzu already seems to want to vomit]
[In the first place Hajime, lets have it be a better liquor if your going to drink it anyways]
[Its as Kaori says, Hajime. Why did you purposely ask for that one…..]
Shizuku and them relay their complaints without restraint. Yue by his side pulls the hem of his clothes while frowning from the smell of the liquor.
[No, its bad manners to not taste liquor thats open…. are you looking down on the liquor?]
Hajime replies as they're worrying.
A smile slightly appeared on the mouth of the master from the joke. Hajime thought, I got the master to smile! There must not be a lot of adventurers who respect the taste of liquor very often.
Hajime, [ah~] Kaori and the rest let out a voice as Hajime began drinking the liquor with horrible smell. Rather than pouring it into a cup he's drinking it directly. Hajime's mind seems to be calm but deep within, "*same problem as above for this sentence*see i am a drinking master, i've definitely lived up to your expectations." As the mini-Hajime explains in the mind, his left arm begins to ache.
Only the sound of [gokyu~ gokyu~] was heard echoing within the store from his throat. And, in no time at all the whole bottle was drunk up in one go.
An empty bottle was held in Hajimes hand! When he puts it on the counter, the master looked at him while having a smile on his lips. Hajime's eyes conveyed [Any complaints?] towards the master.
[…..I get it, i get it. You are definitely a customer]
The master put up both hands and showed will of surrendering while smiling wryly. Its quite bitter sweet. Hajime's, "act with a master to gather information was finished" with that he was content with the outcome.
The liquor that Hajime drank was said to be 95 percent alcohol. [could it even be called a drink anymore?] the level of its quality was the worst as well. Its the feeling being treated to free alcohol.
They needed to prove themselves that they weren't just kids in order to get the master to have a different opinion of them.
By the way, Hajime has a constitution which will never get drunk no matter how much he drinks. The reason is because of "Poison Tolerance." Originally the delicious way of drinking liquor was instilled to him by his father while in Japan, though it was one of his best memories, its become impossible for him to get drunk completely because of "poison tolerance", so Hajime regretted for a moment.
[…..De? Is there any information on my question a little while ago? Of course I will pay a suitable value for it]
[No, I don't mind the same amount as the drinking money a while ago. …..You wanted to hear about the Hauria Usagininzoku right?]
[! …..There seems to be some information. Give me the details]
Apparently, the master actually had suitable information on the matter.
There seemed to have been a huge arrest several days ago, that time there was a group of Usagininzoku who tried to escape the empire soldiers through force. However, it wasn't possible and they were soon completely surrounded by over 100 empire soldiers, It appears that they were taken to the castle when caught.
Still, the ability to overturn the common sense of the Usagininzoku was an excellent topic, due to the unusualness of the topic there was actually a lot of information throughout the town.
[Hee~, the castle…..]
When Hajime sees Shia by his side muttering, he notices that her complexion has become cloudy. Really, what kind of treatment will a demi-human receive if they invade the Imperial capital….at the very least we can't expect a bright future.
However, the place he was taken makes me anxious. Though there's also demand for male Usagininzoku, but males of middle age like Cam doesn't have very high demand. Moreover, the existence of these excessive empire soldiers practically showing off their power. It would be natural if he was executed immediately on the spot.
In other words, the empire finds some value in Cam, they've decided to make the best use of him. The possibility of Cam being alive is still very high. It's still too early to give up hope.
Hajime clenches Shia's hand under the counter in order to reassure her. Yue also does the same for her other hand. Hajime and Yue's feelings were transmitted to Shia, power returned to her eyes and she nodded.
The master looks at Shia's hair-color which is rare for demi-humans. The relation of the Usagininzoku that was caught could be guessed. Hajime suddenly asked an unexpected question to the master in a light tone.
[Master, if i paid the price, the Imperial castle, would you give me information on it?]
[! …..Though your question sounds like a joke…..It doesn't seem like a joke when i look at your appearance….]
Though Hajime was smiling, the eyes that looked straight at the master wasn't laughing at all.
Due to the strange pressure, even masters expression stiffened up a little. The content of the question is tricky as well, If answered unskillfully, the intention of aiding a rebellion will appear.
Mostly, because the adventurers guild is an independent organization, so there is no actual reason to have a "rebellion" in the empire. Hajime, having based his assumption of this, asked his question and put the master in a bind.
However, though the master is someone that belongs to the adventurers guild, it's also his home country, if it's known that he sold information on the castles stronghold, he wont get away scott free, therefore he cannot easily pass on that information. Because Hajime was starting to understand what the master was thinking he started applying pressure which caused the master to hesitate even more.
So, the master finally decided on telling Hajime of someone else who knew of the information to his question.
[...There is a man by the name of Nedeiru in the fourth unit of the patrol group. He's a former jailer]
[Nedeiru. Alright, i'll visit him. We're indebted to you, master]
Because Hajime didn't think that master would tell information about the imperial castle to him, the next best thing would be telling him of someone else who knew.
Hajime left the adventurers guild and walked out onto the main street. Meanwhile, Shia asked Hajime about the exchanges from a while ago.
[Ano, Hajime-san. Being introduced to a former jailer person a little while ago, by any chance….]
[Ah. In order to hear about the details of the place, i intend to invade it tonight. Now then, Yue and I will go and collect information, you guys go off and eat a meal at a suitable place. We'll be back in two or three hours]
Shia's face changed to doubt after hearing Hajime's instructions.
[? Why is it only you two? ….Ha!? Surely, your not just trying to get some time alone with Yue!? Always! Always!!]
[Na!? Is that so Hajime-san!? No, that's no good! Just what are you thinking in this situation!]
[Mu? Its always only Yue~. ….hey, husband. May i participate in the battle too?]
[Th, there's no way that would happen! How are we going to do that with the amount of people here. I'm not a guy who can't read the air]
With the suspicion of Shia and Kaori who sensitively reacts to it, and, to Teio that demands a 3P, Hajime instinctively threw out a tsukkomi.
Kui~Kui~ Hajime's sleeve was pulled. It was Yue with blushed cheeks glancing upwards at Hajime.
[…..We're doing it outside?]
[No, because we're not doing it]
[…..Then, we're doing it indoors?]
[No, its not a problem of where we do it. Please just leave it there]
[…..Muu, i understand. I'll prepare for the battle at night]
[The battle at night, you're talking about the invasion of the Imperial castle right? that's what you mean right?]
Yue's joke is clear. …..It must be a joke. Though her eyes had a sharpness to them which resembles a wild wolf about to prance on its prey with a bewitching atmosphere.
On the other hand, Shizuku who had been watching the exchanges of Hajime was considerably confused.
[O, How mature! It should be a conversation between classmates, but its a mature topic *slightly improvised*, what do we do Shizuku!]
[….Afterall what can i do. ….But, Kaori still? …..What should i do? should I be supporting my best friend here? Or should I scold them while its not too late? ….I don't understand. The level of the conversation is too high for me!]
With Suzu who was blushing and hiding herself behind Shizuku while squirming to keep the ero inside, and Shizuku was muttering things, [Are you Okan ka!*Probably a refference to something*] I tsukkomied. The hero was blushing slightly and the muscle for brains and passbyers A-B-C- through Z was affected by Yue's bewitching atmosphere.
[You guys stop it already…..The reason why its just Yue and me is because if Nedeiru isn't obedient, a politer "talk" will be needed, Yue who's accustomed to Reproduction magic will be useful…..]
[Even i can use Reproduction magic…..]
[Kaori, you should leave it to Yue this time.]
[Shizuku-yan…..]
Nedeiru was a soldier of the Empire, he wouldn't obediently give information about the Imperial castle. In other words "Force" will be used through questioning. And, Reprodction magic would be useful in order to use "Force" properly, its too severe for Kaori, Shizuku who guessed Hajime's intentions calms Kaori down.
Kaori also, she had guessed Hajime's intentions, "still" she wanted to be with him, she also wanted be of help to Shia, but because she understands that the soldier will likely not give information unless force was used she withdrew reluctantly.
Every member consented and while Hajime and Yue started disappearing into the crowd, Shia shouts out.
[Hajime-san! Yue-san! Ehtto, sono…..]
She doesn't appear to have the right words yet, a troubled smile appears on Hajime's face when he saw that Shia was stumbling with words. Surely, It was the same serious atmosphere she has in the labyrinths.
After all, Shia said the words with a smile and slightly embarrassed to Hajime.
[Keep H to a moderate level!]
[Its ruined! This damned rabbit!]
After Hajime shouted back, he grabbed Yue's hand and disappeared into the crowd.
Several hours later, they returned to where Shia and the group was on standby, Yue was strangely glossy and Hajime was haggard. What exactly did they find out…..
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