Chapter 164 Unnecessary Thing

 

So many parts have “like that” this time. Sigh, it feels off. Feels just right in Japanese but when translated as is it just feels off. Kinda dissatisfied with the translation myself but well, that's the best I can do right now.

Also, I made a translation of this song earlier this month, try give it a listen lmao

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7TdQksCnoY&pp=ygUcc29yYSBuaSB0b21vc3UgYXRlbGllciBtYXJpZQ%3D%3D 

 Anyways, feeling dead these few days sigh

 

Chapter 164  Unnecessary Thing

 

The gigantic tree that Kaa-kun manifested using his technique has smashed through the ceiling, this place can no longer be called underground with the sky visible, it had become a pothole.

Up above the legendary demihuman is facing off against the current generation heroes.

At the bottom of the pothole, the clashing auras are creating a turbulent air, and in the centre of that an ogre and a dragon’s death match are happening.

And then, in the middle of the arena’s spectators seat, me and Ayase are on opposite of each other in tranquil.

“And, to begin with firstly..... do you, know that I was Asakura Ryuuma?” (Velt)

“............I do, .....but, by you asking that kind of question, as I thought, there’s something that intentionally wiped out all the memories pertaining you and Murata-kun from this world, is it not?” (Arusha)

“Well, something like that.” (Velt)

As we nodded at each other’s words, Ayase thought back to what had happened till now and casted her eyes down.

“As I thought....... I knew it would be like that. The existence we knew as the Demon King Kishin has disappeared, and before anyone knows the criminal Vagrant Ogre Kishin appeared in the world, and then the existence of the hero Velt Jeeha has also been completely erased. It happened two years ago, after the war against the Jigoku Demon Kingdom.” (Arusha)

“Yeah. I mean, I thought you’d also already forget about me too.” (Velt)

“No. Only me and Biyama-san are the ones that still remember about you and Murata-kun. But..... others...... Prince Farga, Princess Ura, Eljela-san, Musashi-san, Cleran-san..... and also.... even, Forna. No, I worded it wrongly..... with Forna.” (Arusha)

Yeah, only her..... there’s a slight error in her way to express Forna as already forgot about me.

It’s because, immediately after Forna lost her memories, I was right in front of her eyes at that moment.

And what happened after that, the things happened to me these two years are the proof of that.

However, since it’s like that, there’s something that makes me feel curious.

“I never thought that even Biyama would remember about me..... hey, Ayase.” (Velt)

“What is it?” (Arusha)

“With mine and Milco’s existence gone, has anyone asked around about us?” (Velt)

At the very least, in the several times I met Tyler these past two years, there were no special mention about Ayase or Biyama.

Well, seeing that she’s fine like this, I can think that the ears of those masterminds behind all this still haven’t extended that far.

When I thought like that, Ayase answered with eyes as if seeing far away.

“I asked.... I really..... asked, with just a brief talk with your friends I mentioned before, I didn’t get any meaningful reaction, but..... Forna... yes, Forna!” (Arusha)

Forna? What’s wrong with Forna?

“Forna said something.   .......the moment your name came out, she had a slightly surprised expression..... but, her expression immediately changed back again then she advised me...... believe in yourself, and just wait she said.....” (Arusha)

“Believe? What’s that mean?” (Velt)

“I don’t understand too. But, Forna said it. I don’t know the person named Velt Jeeha but I know the name. I wish that you won’t let that matter out from hereafter even in the slightest, and please don’t ask about this to anyone else. Lest, things would all go in vain. When the time comes I will talk about everything, so please wait..... that, was what she said.” (Arusha)

Believe in yourself? What did she mean? There’s no mistake that Ayase already asked about me to Forna.

However, that Forna’s answer, it was unexpected even for me.

Did Forna didn’t tell about Ayase and Biyama to Tyler?

Honestly, with Forna forgetting about me, it makes me unable to understand her heart.

I intend to understand where she’s aiming at though.....

“Soon after, it dawned on me. Perhaps that, because of someone’s scheme the memories pertaining you got erased by a large scale magic. However, I thought that it was either the works of demons or demihumans at first.... but still, how about Murata-kun?..... I was unable to understand why they’d also erase the memories about Demon King Kishin.” (Arusha)

“Hooh.... then, what do you think yourself?” (Velt)

“...... I don’t know. It’s just, from the way Forna spoke about it, I realized that there’s a perpetrator from the side of humans, and when I came to think like that I realized that I wouldn’t be able to move thoughtlessly. I tried to push Forna into cooperating because she seems to know something but, she obstinately refused me. Please, I want you to trust me she said.” (Arusha)

From what Ayase said, she seems to not have the slightest idea about what’s the mastermind’s purpose and true identity.

And then, for some reason only Ayase and Biyama seem to have memories about me and Milco.

But still, I don’t know if this is the mastermind’s miscalculation or not.

“That’s why I just waited. Forna already said all that after all, and more than anything, if it’s you and Murata-kun, I’m sure that you’d be able to contact us in some way.  The reason as to why only me and Biyama-san are the only ones who don’t forget about you is perhaps because there’s a problem with the memory erasure, and I think that it has something to do with us being classmates in the previous life.” (Arusha)

................so she waited. Rather than moving poorly..... And after she ended her words, Ayase stared at me with a snap while having a scary expression.

“Even after two years..... you didn’t seem to make any contact at all though....” (Arusha)

No well, I don’t know about Milco but, I was in a confinement! I ended up living a NEET life though....

“With Biyama-san being herself, she said something like we totes can only trust them and wait after all, then she went back to Demihuman Continent, and I myself, with the war calmed down I became so busy that it was like I was being chased by a demon...... But, I believe that one day, one day you’d come and contact us..... and despite I wait and wait....” (Arusha)

“Ooh I see. I mean, to be honest, about the memory erasure stuff, it doesn’t have anything to do with us being classmates or anything. It’s just, with it not being erased..... rather than me being Velt Jeeha those guys recognized me as Asakura Ryuuma instead, maybe something like that wasn’t covered with the spell.” (Velt)

I never thought that kind of scenario could happen. Anyway,

“Ah, that’s right. Me and Milco, with Milco doesn’t forget about me, isn’t it something like that in the first place? With the person involved themselves as the exceptions being outside the coverage....” (Velt)

I didn’t realize it. Are the Holy Knights don’t know that much?

“And, Asakura-kun. You’ll explain to me what actually happened, right? Also, this situation. Tell me about the reason why you’re with Kaizer too. And then, since it’s you, do you know where is Murata-kun right now?” (Arusha)

“Hm? No well, Milco is over there.” (Velt)

“.......wha?” (Arusha)

Since I’ve already thought about it a bit, I was able to answer it properly.

In this Underground Casino that has already turned into a jungle, there was something that looks like a coiling dragon rampaging around, I pointed to the place that used to be the arena.

That sudden surprised voice of Ayase, it showed that she is in a quite shocked state.

“Hey, that person over there..... pardon me if I’m wrong but, .... he looks similar to Kagami right?” (Arusha)

“He is Kagami. I’m moving together with him now. ......that’s right, my memories of the previous life..... the one who recognized me as Asakura was.....” (Velt)

“I’m sorry to bother you when you’re thinking but, is that Murata-kun? I- it, it seems he’s fighting against someone right now.” (Arusha)

“Prince Jackpot. He is Isamu’s son.” (Velt)

“Isamu? It, it can’t be, Martial God Isamu! Why!” (Arusha)

“It’s because, his true identity might be Juromaru. ......that’s right, then, if we could reunite again after this, won’t he will be able to remember me too?” (Velt)

“..............................................................................................................................” (Arusha)

Huh? Seems Ayase’s question stopped? When I thought of that and take a look, she looked as if shouldering all the despair in this world as she hung his head low.

“I guess so. I understand, this must be a dream. This impossible and absurd thing can only be nothing but a dream.” (Arusha)

Huh? Her eyes are spinning round and round, it’s like she’s literally at her wits end, this [cool beauty (lol)] really did it.

“Able to meet with you once again..... that’s right, this is a dream! That’s right, this is a dream that happened right after the war against Jigoku Demon Kingdom ended! T- that’s right. Maybe, it’s something like that, yeah. Because I got a kiss from you and promised our future together after that.... then, once I open my eyes it would be the continuation after that. It, it’s a dream after all. I’m sure that, once I open my eyes......  that’ s why since I’m still inside a dream I should be able to do anything..... ahh, I’m glad, this is a dream..... but once I open my eyes it would be the continuation of that time, I should better do a lot of simulation I guess, simulating about the things that going to happen from now on. No matter how much we’ve promised our future to each other, there were still others that are in the same position and circumstances as we are. At least, from my opinion, Forna is someone special to you Asakura-kun. And regarding Princess Ura, with her being Samejima-kun’s daughter, on one hand you’re seeing her with warm eyes as if she is a child or a family, as to how the way you treated her in your earnest, I can see that you’re wavering in that somewhere. However, because those two have the advantage of being raised together with you so I can’t do anything about it. That’s why, it is true that there’s a part of me that’s able to consent to it. It’s just, the one that’s troublesome is Eljela-san. Her existence is completely beyond my expectations. Her presence was something that can’t be revealed to humans no matter what. Still, if she’s alone, I maybe still able to stand against her face on from the front. Yes, the problem is Cosmos. Regarding that child, I can’t see her as anything other than going against the rules. That little bit air headed angel and her pure and innocent little angel union. The power brought out by the combination of these two, it probably could rival the power of Murata-kun duo. More than anything, with me being serious in becoming the closest existence with Asakura-kun from now on, I’ll have Eljela-san fall back, that means Cosmos will also have to pull back too. However, that’s just too harsh. Even I can’t do something like separating the newborn Cosmos from her father. Then what should I do? The only thing at hand I can think of, should I make Eljela-san a concubine? But that’s no good. Should Asakura-kun were to become the king of Elfarshia Kingdom, then will it mean that Eljela-san who has given birth to the first child of the king will become his queen? And Forna will be disregarded? No, no matter which scenario it is the fact that I’m already at a far too late of a start doesn’t change. Yes, just one kiss is unreliable at all. Now calm down, me. In the first place, just kissing even Forna and Princess Ura already done that so many times ever since they’re children..... Asakura-kun when he’s still a child, was he cute I wonder? I’m sure, despite being small he was cheeky, but, also shy and hard working.... haaah~, just imagining it makes me want to hug him like a dakimakura, I’ll never let him out of my hands for whole life.... hm? Asakura-kun from when he’s a child? I wasn’t able to meet him when he was at that age. But, if I gave birth to the child that carries Asakura-kun’s blood....... as I expect there’s no other way than that. However, in that case, will that make him Cosmos’ younger brother then? No, before that it’s still questionable whether Eljela-san already officially married Velt or not so it’s still a separate matter. That’s right, if it’s concerning her, I’m still slightly not sure if she held a romantic feelings to Asakura-kun despite her showing favorable impression of him. In the first place, it’s a relationship where she gave birth to a child before having him as her lover after all. But, with Cosmos connecting them two they would have an inseparable connection, and then I can see that one day they would foster a true love. I also feel that Asakura-kun would be good at taking care of children. Still, It can’t be helped. I understand it. After all, Cosmos is just so cute. It is definite that she would be an absolutely beautiful girl in the future. Hm? That’s right! What have I done! Cosmos is a girl. Normally, as the one who would inherit the kingdom, of course it would be the prince. Forna being treated like a prince is an exception, if I can gave birth to a son, then that son would become the king of the next generation. That’s in other words, I could become the legal wife closest to Asakura-kun and be together with him forever! There’s also that proverb saying that it’s good to have a girl as first child then a boy as the second in the world after all. It has the meaning that when raising children, it’s ideal to have the easy to raise girl first then a boy later on, but this has nothing to do with that proverb. I’ve already resolute myself. The resolution to become a wife. The resolution to become a parent. And also, the resolution to become the queen of another kingdom. Just like the people of the Empire, I will love the people of Elfarshia Kingdom equally, a resolution to be their guide. And then, inherit that feeling to the next generation, connecting the duty of ensuring eternal prosperity. “ (Arusha)

TL note: .......I died....Ayase officially became my most hated character now....it’s freaking long monologue....

.........................conclusion......................

“Asakura-kun....... I .......... I will give birth to a healthy son! Then let’s raise him to be a fine king together.” (Arusha)

“This idiot.” (Velt)

“Ah, I- I’m sorry! Yes, perhaps I really am a fool...... but it’s fine! Even if I gave birth to a girl, I will still treasure her, and raise her properly! Yes, something like my wish for a son for the sake of becoming your legal wife is wrong, children shouldn’t be treated like that.” (Arusha)

Well, I’ll just let her be like this, at least Ayase and Biyama remember about me.

The moment I learned of that truth, there’s something that I feel I need to confirm no matter what.

“Ayase..... there’s something I’d like to confirm a bit.....” (Velt)

“Eh, ah, wait a bit. My heart is still not ready...... I’m, happy that you’re about to confirm your feelings but, for it to be so sudden..... I wonder what kind of underwear I’m wearing today? I want to have my first to be properly done.....” (Arusha)

No well, I’m just confirming something, you don’t have to go and do something like that needlessly, I didn’t ask for it.

“......No....... I need to ascertain something like this with my own eyes.” (Velt)

“Y- yes.... I understand...... come...... confirm my body...... with your own eyes......” (Arusha)

It might be faster by asking it frankly but there’s so many troubles with just this after all, so it’s better to just confirm it with my own eyes.

“..........Hah? wh- what? M, my, what in the......! Wha, what are you doing to me......” (Arusha)

Anyways, since I’ve decided about what to do after this, there’s no need to make it long here.

Somehow, I let go of Ayase who just gained back her sanity as she still looked around with eyes spinning, the problem is at another place.

TL note: I’m confused about what Velt do to Arusha myself. The author really didn’t explain this scene further

“GAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH! What’s wrong, you won’t be able to defeat me with just that much-zou!” (Kaizer)

“Kaizer!!”

Seems, Kaa-kun doesn’t have any problems. He still have quite the leisure even when fighting against three on one.

The problem is......

“Hihahahahahaha, Asakura-kun, seems you were having an interesting talk but, is it already over?” (Kagami)

“Kagami........” (Velt)

“Eh! Ka- Kagami-kun!” (Arusha)

“Yo, Ayase-cha~n. You went on and on about girl this girl that eh~. Well, just one wrong step you’d become a friggin’ sick woman though.” (Kagami)

No well, she’s plenty weird enough though. And, without us realizing it we’re already leaning forward to the hand rails around the spectators seat, Kagami who was next to us then laughed.

“How about Milco and Jackpot?” (Velt)

“At the depths of the earth.” (Kagami)

“Hah?” (Velt)

“Those two keep on headbutting each other’s head, when I thought their bodies gradually got buried into the earth, they instead ended up rapidly sunk even further underground, and as I sensed that things gonna go friggin’ dangerous I just escaped.”  (Kagami)

“Oi oi oi oi oi, are they gonna be alright?” (Velt)

“They’ll be fine right? Hear that, you can hear their laughing voices from the depths of the earth right?” (Kagami)

As he said that I strained my ears, it’s true that I can hear the sound of headbutts and laughs.

You guys, you both are really idiots huh.

“And. Kagami, how about the money?” (Velt)

“Hm? Ooh, it’s alright~. I’ve put tons of bundles of cash into my pocket.” (Kagami)

“I see. Then, when Milco bring his ass here and Kaa-kun done with his business, we’ll get out right away.”  (Velt)

Next is up to Milco.

I can’t lend him a hand but, he will tell Jackpot what he needed to tell.

“Wa, wait a minute!” (Arusha)

“What’s up, Ayase-chan?” (Kagami)

“You guys, what are you guys thinking? What do you guys intend to do?” (Arusha)

“Fufufu~ do you think I gonna tell you who had sentenced me off~? Moreover, you’re on the side of Empire right~?” (Kagami)

Well, it’s as Kagami said, even if she is Ayase, as of this moment she is part of the Great Human Alliance Army, one of the Ten Heroes of Light, and a princess of the Empire.

So as expected we can’t just tell her we’d go to the Divine Race Continent and begin world conquest so straightly.

Let’s just deceive her adequately then quick get away from here.....

“NAAHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHAHHA!” (Jackpot)

“HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA” (Kishin)

At that moment, along with the sound of two laughters, something was flying out of the underground.

It was as if the eruption of a volcano, a huge pillar of flame was spouting out.

It’s magma.....

“Heck oi oi oi oi! Just how far you’re gonna do it, these idiots! There’s a limit to everything!” (Velt)

The huge pillar of flame jumped out from the depths of the earth, and in one go it rushed over the earth surface like a fountain.

It’s tremendous heat, it changed the underground safari park into flames in an instant, the gigantic tree named Stratosphere Giant is also getting wrapped up in fire.

In the middle of that fire pillar, the two idiots are fighting it out while laughing without a care.

Ah, before anyone knows it they changed from headbutting to exchanging blows..... heck, that’s not the part I should care about!

But, seemingly they’ve already using their full strength, as the two kept on hitting each other’s cheeks with their fists they stiffened, and just like that they ride on the hot magma and soared up, and just like that they vigorously fell down.

“Kuh, fuh, na, th, this, ain’t good, he, too strong.......” (Jackpot)

“Hah, I’ve done, a, live concert, in the middle of rain, but, in the, middle of magma, it’s my first.” (Kishin)

They can’t even move any longer. I mean, they’ve eaten magma raw it’s even weirder they didn’t get finished then and there.

“Tch, still it’s dangerous here! Oi, Kaa-kun! We’re wrapping up, let’s get the hell outta here!” (Velt)

“This is terrible! Gyanza! Doremifa! Solasido! You three go up to the surface! Pull away from Kaizer! Regroup with the squad for now, and please evacuate with the captured suspects!” (Arusha)

“Kuh, un, understood! Princess too, quickly!” (Gyanza)

The underground world is now already a sea of fire. Fortunately, Kaa-kun already broke open then ceiling previously so it should be easy to escape.

However......

“Hey hey, wait a bit, Asakura-kun. If we just go up to the ceiling like this, we’ll encounter the Yellow Jaegers up there , you know?” (Kagami)

“Hah? Well, it’s true it’s gonna be like that but, it’s not the time to worry about that right now.” (Velt)

“Tch tch tch, with Murata-kun and Kimura-kun in this condition, even if we have Kaa-kun thing’s will still gonna go friggin’ troublesome. But, rest easy, Asakura-kun. This place is my casino you know? I have at least a passage to be used for when a house search like this happens.” (Kagami)

As he said that, Kagami pushed through the forest of fire, then he put his hand on a certain wall. And then from there, an elaborately camouflaged hidden door that one could never notice if one doesn’t know of it’s existence appeared, he then opened up the door and a stairway leading down appeared.

“Oooh!” (Velt)

“This is here the tunnel that connects this place to that Balbadie, it’s a hidden passage that only I know. How is it? Ain’t it friggin’ amazing?” (Kagami)

As expected huh. He’s meticulous in something like this. I’ll just honestly accept it here, I then carried both Milco and Jackpot who has fainted while smiling with their whole face.

“Yuzuriha. For the time being you should also come. Kaa-kun too.” (Velt)

“Hmh.” (Kaizer)

“Tch......” (Yuzuriha)

For now we’ll get out of here, we’ll talk about what we’re going to do from now on after safely escaped from here.

And then,

“Ayase...... we’ll part ways here. You should escape from the ceiling.” (Velt)

“!! A, Asakura-kun........ that’s......” (Arusha)

“We weren’t able to talk about it slowly but, well, what can be done? For now I’m a little bit glad that you’re still fine. Let’s meet again when the chance comes.” (Velt)

In response to those words, she looked at me with expression as if clinging to me while trembling.

Somehow, when she looked at me like that, it makes my heart tighten.

“............so cruel....... how can a person be that cruel? At the very very end, to think that you’d say something like that.....” (Arusha)

What can I say, there’s many thing that could go bad if Ayase joined us here. This must be the best choice right?

“Only me, the only one who got kept away...... outside of your circle.... what is this, what is happening? Right now, what’s happening in this world?” (Arusha)

Well, Ayase herself still hasn’t talk properly with me, she must still have a mountain of things she wanted to ask, she’s having quite the complicated face as she hesitated, this is......

“Hihahahahahaha, dooooooo~~~~n” (Kagami)

Eh?

“Wha!” (Arusha)

“Yup yu~p, it was really friggin’ dangerous, let’s just give up getting out from the entrance. Yup yup, now get inside~, well then, I’ll close the door.” (Kagami)

Somehow, Kagami pushed Ayase’s back who was idling in front of the door, then she fell over into this side.

And, somehow, Kagami closed the door shut just like that.

“Ka.......... Kagami.......kun?” (Arusha)

“Hihahahahaha, welcooo~~~me. Well then, shall we go escape right away?” (Kagami)

“Eh, that, umm, that, wha?” (Arusha)

No well, what the heck are you doing? You...... what the, why are you putting your thumb up like that as if saying [good job, me]? No, I feel like wanna seriously smash that thumb apart now.

 

 

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