Chapter 165 Welcoming

Lmao I'm at that point in life when I feel lethargic about everything. Sigh, still some things need to be done despite feeling so.

Well, at least found a song I feel good with

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZno7ZAR-fM&pp=ygUTZmFudGFzeSB0cmF2ZWwgc29uZw%3D%3D

 

 

Chapter 165 Welcoming

 

Can I say this as we got more people joining, or wounded people increasing, or sick people increasing instead....

“Kahaah, aah~, yup, I was really strong. Ah ow owch, Yuzuriha, stop pokin’ me!” (Jackpot)

“Tch, so you’re alive, brother.” (Yuzuriha)

“Even if you play your punk song, me’s rock soul will still be heard far and wide. O- ow ow ow ow.” (Kishin)

“Please calm down, Murata-kun. Rather than that, are you guys idiot? No, I knew you guys are idiots, even from previous world. But, you guys got more idiot now?” (Arusha)

Now we’re using the hidden path of the Underground Casino. We who once again return into the underground world where sunlight won’t reach are now heading to the place that leads to the exit, we let Milco and Jackpot who were in a real shitty condition sprawled on the ground, and now they’ve finally recovered.

“Hey, Jackpot, how’s your feeling?” (Velt)

“Ooh, hey bro, nahahaha, feelin’ refreshed now aye.” (Jackpot)

“Well, you did all of that already, it’s good that you don’t say you haven’t had enough.” (Velt)

In the end, whoever won, neither of them give a thought about that kind of thing.

It’s just, these guys’ wish to have a hurting fight can finally can be fulfilled.

Well, there’s also the worth of Milco the able to let loose his body though.

“Well then Prince, Princess, what will you do-zou? With the casino already destroyed and all.” (Kaizer)

“Hmm~, dat’s right yea~, well, I played there to get sum’ cash fer our runaway at first after all, and it’s already nice and done~” (Jackpot)

“Bastard, I knew it you already forgot about me huh.” (Yuzuriha)

What will they do from now on huh. That being said that, despite these guys are in the midst of their run away from home it’s not like they have any place they want to go or any kind of purpose.

If anything, it’s gonna be something like seeing the world or just wandering around I’m sure.

“By the way, what are ye bros goin’ to do now?” (Jackpot)

“Hm?” (Velt)

“Havin’ tough people like Kishin, Kaizer, and others goin’ along with ya. It’s hard fer me to not curious ‘bout it.” (Jackpot)

It’s really so I’m sure. In the first place, he was supposedly in a ruffian group with Milco who was able to clash head on power with power directly with him.

Even if he wasn’t him there’s still something I’m interested about.

“Oh yes, Asakura-kun. I’d like you to tell it to me. Please tell the truth of what you have been doing up to now and what will you do from now on.” (Arusha)

Kagami and Milco gave a quick glance but I’m sure that in truth these guys are very much interested about it.

Kaa-kun is looking too. I’m curious about the slightly difficult face he’s making.

“Kaa-kun. For once, this woman is my and these guy’s old friend. So it’s not really a problem right? Well, for you she might be a complicated person to deal with.” (Velt)

After all, the one who defeated Kaa-kun was the True Hero Roa. In other words, the big brother of Princess Arusha.

With the little sister of your old enemy in front of your eyes, of course you’d be having a complicated feelings about it.

“Heck, now that I think about it, Ayase, your brother is really amazing huh.” (Velt)

“Oh my, what’s with you only feeling it just now, I wonder?” (Arusha)

“No well, look. I met with your big brother and all two years ago but, all the heroes, your brother included, got wholly defeated by Milco back then right? Despite so, he was able to win against Kaa-kun when he was twelve right?” (Velt)

Hm? Rather than amazed, why I got a weird feeling about it somehow? However, Ayase also showed an expression like she’s stuck in something herself.

“If I were to say it then, I think so. I also have heard of that matter but, I was still ten years old and wasn’t participating in the war.” (Arusha)

“Kaa-kun, how did it actually go?” (Velt)

This might be a dark past of defeat for Kaa-kun but this is just simply a pure question.

However, Kaa-kun closed his eyes and made an expression as if he’s thinking of something for a bit but, he quickly smiled.

“Yes, the True Hero Roa was indeed strong-zou. I fought fair and square and in the end was defeated.” (Kaizer)

“Hoooh, then, that hero is really amazing huh.” (Velt)

The strength Kaa-kun showed before.

Despite his strength had been stalled since seven years ago, honestly if I were to fought him now, even I gonna get wore down.

And now, for the sake of launching myself into the word, I have to make enemies of even human race itself.

Geez, I really can’t quite have it easy.

“More than my own past, Velt-kun. What are you planning to do from now on-dazou?” (Kaizer)

“You heard him~, Asakura-kun. Well, we’ve earned the urgently needed money, we have few members but with this line up, by just introducing them we’d be able to friggin’ promote up our names. And after that, we can start racing for the territory in full scale.” (Kagami)

By these line up, from who to whom is he talking about?

Even though I feel slightly bad feeling from Kagami’s frivolous talk, it is true that we need to begin our move soon.

“It’s been two years since that time. I don’t know how much those guys have done the preparations for their plans but yeah, we can’t just take it easy.” (Velt)

It was like that in the hot spring too, to think that we’d meet the Holy Knights and the Yellow Jaegers that quick and even turned into a fight, honestly it was out of expectations.

With Olbant and Gyanza knowing of my existence now, I need to put considerable amount of motivation into my activities or things gonna go bad.

“Indeed, if I were the enemy, this group is something that would make me faint-dazou. Since we might make chaos unto the world after all, therefore the Empire might be wanting to gather information about us as the first and foremost, at the very least it is fine to assume that our existences are being  known to the officials in the military now.“ (Kaizer)

“Bet so~. Aah aa~ah, I wish we could just have a more relaxing world conquest though~. Somehow, these few days had been so friggin’ stormy~. As one would expect, with Asakura-kun around, there’s no way things gonna be dull~.” (Kagami)

I didn’t have any intention to relaxing around though, well I can’t deny that things has been stormy.

At first, I was just intending to bring this idiot Kagami but now what?

Love and Peace former president, Mackey Mouse.

One of the Four Heavenly Beast Demihumans, Kaizer.

Former Seven Great Demon Kings cum an SS Rank bounty, Kishin.

And then, the hard to handle, children of the Martial God and a royalty from the demihumans, Jackpot and Yuzuriha.

However, the one that make us confused of what to do the most right now is this one......

“I mean, Kagami! Because you took advantage of Ayase’s confusion and took her along with us, you made things became so troublesome!” (Velt)

“It can’t be~, Asakura-kun! I was just reading the mood! On the other hand if you just change into the husband Asakura-kun who can friggin’ read the heart of a woman, then I’d only became someone who gave a push to the back of my classmate in love in its literal meaning, isn’t it~.” (Kagami)

“You’re lying! I know you’re scheming to something!” (Velt)

“What the, to think you’re saying I’m scheming, it’s friggin’ rude. Can’t you trust your comrade? I was just thinking if it’s goes like this then it’s gonna be interesting..... No I mean, with having Ayase-chan as our ally, she would be a good card to have when we confront the Holy Knights later on, that’s what I thought~.” (Kagami)

The Princess of Arclein Empire. Arusha.

I know it’s kinda unbelievable with having her with us.

At this kind of time, Kagami went and did that unnecessary thing causing Ayase to be dragged along, if we leave things as it is right now, the surface and the Empire gonna be in a big disturbance.

“Ayase, you know, it’s about time we do things separately, how about you group up with your squad?” (Velt)

“Even if you tell me to go back under this condition, I found that to be a very difficult thing to do, since you’ve abducted me you should properly take responsibility till the end.” (Arusha)

And so, she got to be like that. It’s not like we restrict her or anything, despite it’s better for her to just go separately and we do things by ourselves, but yet look at this, well I’ll just adapt to it like usual I guess.

“But, it is true that Ayase-chan has her own path to follow. So I wonder about that part, Ayase-chan, I won’t say to just let the past be bygone but, will you cooperate with us for the sake of the world?” (Milco)

“I’m still unable to answer anything regarding that but at least I can’t just neglect you guys. For now, I will follow you guys with the intention of keeping an eye on you all.” (Arusha)

Why are they speaking as if in a different language like that? No well, you guys are usually  enemies with each other though.

In a way the conversation I’m not interested with keep on progressing but, why am I got left in the cold here?

“It’s just, as I expect I still wish to think about it first. Asakura-kun, what kind of thing have you guys ended up arrived at?” (Arusha)

To be frank, if I were to honestly say everything I think that’s gonna make her doubt her own sense of justice.

Actually, it was the same with Forna. Being born as a human, being raised as a human, and fight against the races of the world as a human. And also, having lost so many of her comrades.

Then, Ayase is also like that. In fact, she is walking the same kind of life as Forna.

Having come this far, it’s a matter that far exceeded being head over heels with me.

By telling her the entire truth, imagining just how she would become, as I expect it’s gonna be a big problem....

“Hmmmm, well, I won’t think very hardly about this, I’ll just go with the usual I guess.” (Velt)

In the end, I’ll just let Ayase herself think it out I guess. Or she would think about it as Arusha instead I don’t know, I’ll just talk about it as much as I know.

“Hey, Jack.” (Kishin)

“Hm? Wat , Kishin? Ya called me?” (Jackpot)

“Fuh, who else but you?” (Kishin)

On the side of me who went out of my way having a conversation seriously, Milco is laughing with Jackpot who is also having a swollen face.

It’s as if witnessing the scene from a teenager drama from previous world.

Well, the ones over there aren’t delinquents but ogre and dragon though.

“I wonder wat is it..... I don’t really understand tho’, Sumhow this feel kinda nostalgic. Despite it’s da first time fer me to clashing heads with ogre, it’s like, there’s sumthing coming  to ma heart.” (Jackpot)

“YES. To express it in words, it is something inseparable, a fate, a destiny, and many many more. However, if me were to say it, it would be..... brothers.” (Kishin)

In the end, Jackpot wasn’t able to regain his memories as Juromaru in this fight.

Well, I don’t really know everything about the conditions regarding that after all, let’s just say everyone has their own timing for it and end it there.

But thinking about it now, honestly, for those two Kimura Duo it might be something they don’t pay any mind about.

The memories when Kishin was Milco, and the memories when Jackpot was Juromaru, even after they’vee reborn and change they’ll become buddies again no matter how many times it is. This is exactly the proof of it.

Right now, they’re giving out the atmosphere like an inseparable couple that has spent so many years together after all.....

“This is..... to think that the truth of the Divine Race, is actually like that.....” (Arusha)

Although only with her words,  Ayase seems to be bewildered upon hearing the plain truth.

“To think that General Tyler and Minister Olbant to have that kind of plan.” (Arusha)

TL note: huh, what the.... so I mistook the name all this while. I thought it was Olbando but it’s actually Olbant. My eyes fail me so often as always.

“That disgusting pig minister is also a human from your place right? Do you really not feel he have that kind of air about him?” (Velt)

Though I said that, I’ve known Tyler since I was a kid but he didn’t show any signs about it at all.

“However, for the sake that they don’t bring destruction to the demihumans and demons you guy ares going to conquer the world, the only ones who’d arrive to that kind idea is only you guys.” (Arusha)

For Ayase, she must be feeling surprised for so many times because of knowing that shocking truth the whole day today.

She looks quite tired already now.

But, even when feeling tired, she still asked a single question.

“Does Forna knows of.....” (Arusha)

“She knows.” (Velt)

“I see..... and, one more thing. That, Holy Knights, Holy King..... and.....” (Arusha)

That’s right, there’s still other people that know of this truth.

No, they can’t help but be exist.

In the way of a company, the Holy King would be the president.

Therefore, there gonna be some positions that still need to be filled.

They’re the company board directors.

“The kings of the countries that the Holy Knights are serving...... it’s no doubt that they’ve known of this truth right?” (Arusha)

That is so, probably. Incidentally, the one that appeared on Ayase’s mind right now as her expression got clouded must be, the Emperor of the Arclein Empire. In other words, the real father of Ayase in this world.

And, if I were to say of someone that close to me in this context, there would be one.

“Tyler is already inside that part. But, I’m sure the King of Elfarshia also knew of that.” (Velt)

Of course, it’s still a possibility. That King, he is too softhearted of a person and unsuited to be a king, I don’t even want to think that he is suffering as he has to contemplate of that kind of thing in the place I don’t know.

More than anything, when there was that matter with Samejima back then, it was thanks to the King that Ura was able to be saved.

But, honestly the problem isn’t that.

“Ayase. I’m sure there’s a lot of thing going on but, honestly, I don’t really care about that anymore.” (Velt)

“.......Asakura-kun?” (Arusha)

“We’re not some great detective or investigators. Explaining the truth, and having it being revealed under the broad daylight, all of those have no meaning to us.” (Velt)

Yeah. If only things could be solved with after we investigated the truth and have it announced to the world, but it’s not something that easy.

The problem is, once we did that, it’s gonna buy the antipathy of demons and demihumans, and it’s gonna be the humans that get destroyed.

“That’s why, what we have to do is only one thing. Conquer this world, and sever the roots of this conflict. It’s Kagami who suggested this stupid plan. But, the one who chose to do this stupid plan is me, by my own will.” (Velt)

It is something that could also tie the demihumans and demons, the answer that I chosen.

“Ayase. How about you?” (Velt)

Because I won’t change the answer I’ve arrived at, I ended up confronting that guy.

But, I’m not sure if she gonna do the same after she learned of the truth.

What will she do? In answer to that question, Ayase closed her eyes.

“......... I see, Forna...... It was hard for her...... she sure is suffering......” (Arusha)

“Ayase?” (Velt)

“How that happened, so long as the memories together with you doesn’t get erased, it would be impossible to do.” (Arusha)

Why Forna’s name comes out now?

“If, Forna didn’t forget her memories about you, she definitely won’t be able to do that kind of thing. Because...... to Forna, more than all those races, more than humans, more than her country....., you are way more important.” (Arusha)

I don’t mean to be conceited but, what Ayase said is probably right, I nodded.

Tyler and the King too, probably are having that weighing on their minds.

“And unfortunately, I don’t forget about you. It’s really unfortunate.” (Arusha)

As she said how unfortunate how unfortunate, somehow Ayase smiled sadly.

It was not an expression a royalty should show. Something befitting of her age, it was a smile like the one that Ayase showed as a highschooler.

However, now she immediately showed an unfitting expression as if thinking of a prank.

“Asakura-kun, in that plan of yours, I can see one big hole in it.” (Arusha)

“What?” (Velt)

“That is, rather than making an organization to conquer the world you’re making a country in the Divine Race Continent, so of course, you’d need children to inherit your will in the future right?” (Arusha)

“I’ve got divorced once tho.” (Velt)

“Oh my, I won’t mind with just one time divorced.” (Arusha)

“No well, that, it bothers me with how you feel and that self-satisfied look.” (Velt)

Let’s just not see that kind of hole, as I suddenly got tired, I ignored her antics.

“And so, Ayase-chan you’ll be joining together with us, is that your final answer?” (Kagami)

“It is my final answer. Well, rather than agreeing with you guys’ way of thinking, I’m more of disagreeing with the plans of the Holy King. It is my principle to not do what I can’t assent. To think that they’d try to destroy everything, I absolutely won’t let it pass.” (Arusha)

Honestly, it’s not something that doesn’t really have anything to do with previous life but, still with her expressing her feelings like this, it makes me happy.

We live in the same environment as I expect, it gave off that kind of feeling.

“Well, I can also observe you guys after all. Despite you said about conquering the world, you’ll need a capable personnel to serve as a brake so that you guys don’t overdo it. Especially, for an inhuman person like Kagami-kun, we can’t just leave him to his devices.” (Arusha)

“Ohoo~, scary scary, this is exactly why I got bothered by the stiff student council chairman! Friggin’ friggin’. But, it’s exactly because you’re that kind of stiff person that once you got addicted with love you’d tend to easily get out of control, it’s a case quite often after all.” (Kagami)

“Ooh~, Miss Ayase, then a song for your cheers.” (Kishin)

“Haha, ain’t that awesome. What kind of song yer gonna sing, let’s give it a hear.” (Jackpot)

Ah..... what?

Just now, for just an instant, I saw we were using our high school uniforms, it feels like our appearances from the previous life got projected in my eyes for an instant.

It was the life we will never be able to return back to.

But, we’re now going beyond the world and souls and once again became like this....

“Kuhahaha..... if we also  got Miyamoto and Biyama..... it’s gonna be a class reunion....” (Velt)

Sensei.... Samejima..... We’re here, see?

Yeah, this is something I can’t help but comes to my mind, I suddenly thought like that.

“Oi, trash. What’s the connection between all you guys?” (Yuzuriha)

“Hm? No well, hm~, it’s something like an old old old friend maybe.” (Velt)

“Hm? Hm? Hm~, you trash always use that kind of suggestive words. Honestly, it’s irritating.” (Yuzuriha)

“Kuhahaha, well, don’t say it like that. Our relationship is quite...... I can’t quite say it dammit.” (Velt)

It’s not only Yuzuriha. In this world perhaps it’s only us that are able to completely understand.

It’s exactly because there’s nobody else that can understand that I don’t say anything about it to anyone.

No, only one person.... didn’t I tell it to Forna?

“Yuzuriha. Kaa-kun. Well, I’ll tell you about it now. It’s not like it’s something I need to hide after all.” (Velt)

Well, it’s not something I absolutely need to hide, so it’s fine I guess.

“Well then. Regarding things we’re about to do from now on..... Ayase-chan. I was also in the jail so I’m poorly informed about the world now, so what’s the power distribution of the world currently?” (Kagami)

Before the welcome party, confirming the present conditions come first. The welcome party comes after that.

Towards Kagami’s serious question, Ayase also straightened herself and answered.

“To be honest, there’s still some skirmish between the troops that are being stationed at the Divine Race Continent. The small scale scramble over fortresses and territory still haven’t disappeared, but it is also true that the large scale war involving full might of a country’s army has disappeared.” (Arusha)

“Good grief, it is surprising that the world actually become like that-zou.” (Kaizer)

“Still, we don’t know when things are going to happen. That’s why, starting with the general headquarters of the Great Human Alliance Army, important locations are already having the Ten Heroes of Light in shifts and the main army is being put on guard. At the moment, Forna, Barts, and Shout, three names from the Ten Heroes of Light are being firmly placed at the front line.” (Arusha)

Kaa-kun who once went rampaging around the world is now having a slightly lonesome look, well I kinda able to understand it.

“The one that has calmed down the most is, the Demihuman Continent. In the first place, ever since seven years ago, the demihumans with just the troops that are being commanded by the Lust Beast Empress Erosvich has set out to secure the territory at the Divine Race Continent. However, by the cooperation between Love and Peace and Yubamensch, I heard that their powers are being reduced gradually.” (Arusha)

That’s certainly so. With just four people they have the power to turn the world upside down.

But, one of them is here right now. Maman doesn’t have the will for war. In fact he’s awaken to peace now.

And, the only one seems to be able to break this situation the Martial God is.....

“That dad, honestly he doesn’t have the will too.” (Yuzuriha)

“That’s ‘ight. It’s like, after ‘round the time he freed the slaves from Shirom, he went into complete retirement~. In actuality, the ones who run da Shinsengumi now are Sorushi and Ouki, those two guys.” (Jackpot)

So Isamu is also like that. It can be said that the demihumans now are really fitting snugly into Love and Peace’s expectations it seems.

“The problem is, it came from the demon side instead.” (Arusha)

“Hm? What do you mean?” (Velt)

“It’s because, there are practically only five Demon Kings in the Demon Continent right now, and the ones who the humans able to gather information from are only the Makai Demon Kingdom and Jigoku Demon Kingdom. On top of that, because of the death of the Demon King Sharkryuu, Vesparda Demon Kingdom had already been destroyed, and Demon King Chirotan whereabouts is still unknown. Therefore, there are only three countries left. However, we were unable to obtain any information from those three kingdoms no matter what we do.” (Arusha)

Unable to obtain information?  Even if you said that, right here there’s a guy who’s not only an expert about that but also a Demon King you know?

“Murata-kun.....” (Arusha)

“Yeah, those three are..... [Kowai Demon Kingdom] [Yami Demon Kingdom] and...... that one huh.” (Kishin)

TL comment: .....well I often read about protagonist complaining about names being too much of a chuuni and ended up using names that are too common instead.... it’s irritating to be honest.

Milco stopped, what’s with that country? Frankly, I also only know of the country’s name. And I only barely knew about that country’s legend too.

However, that’s all I know.

It didn’t get any detailed writing in the Human Continent newspaper, even in the war at Divine Race Continent, honestly that country didn’t do anything that’s stood out.

“Yes, it is. Along with the Jigoku Demon Kingdom it has reached the status of being matchless nation, it is the strongest and biggest state in the Demon Continent. The kingdom of vampires. The [Yavai Demon Kingdom].” (Arusha)

TL note: Kowai = scary, yami = dark, yavai (yabai) = terrible, why the heck only Vesparda so different...

Vampires. To be honest, I’ve never met them. Well, there’s a lot of things came to mind if it’s the image about them though.

There’s just so many. But, it’s not like I can just say this and that about them right now.

“No matter if those monsters appear or not, what we must do doesn’t change.” (Velt)

“Asakura-kun.....” (Arusha)

“So what it’s gonna be, we’ve decided of where to go. Next, we’re just gonna have to move out.” (Velt)

In the first place, thinking about plans and move carefully with this kind of members is what exactly the word unfair itself.

In the end, both Ayase and Kagami looked over everyone around, and they nodded their heads consentingly as if convinced.

“Alright, it’s time to go. I’ve decided about where we’d be heading.” (Velt)

“Okay, Velt-kun. Then, will we immediately head to the Divine Race Continent?” (Kaizer)

Yeah, I’m planning to go there...... was. After coming to the Underground Casino, I was planning to go to the Divine Race Continent as is.

But......

“Sorry, Kaa-kun. There’s other place I want to go for a bit.” (Velt)

Actually, there are many problems with doing this, but I’ve became firm about it after the talk with Ayase just now.

“Hey, Ayase. You said Forna, Barts, and Shout are guarding the Divine Race Continent just now right?” (Velt)

“Yes, I did say so....” (Arusha)

“Then, it’s just the right time.” (Velt)

The guys that’s gonna be a pain if I accidentally encounter aren’t home.

Then, when should I go instead? Of course it’s gotta be now.

“We got refreshed in the hot springs, got money from casino, and also gathered some comrades, so next is having some meal.” (Velt)

“Have a meal?” (Arusha)

“We’ll have a welcome party for our new comrades at the same time. I’m gonna introduce you to my recommended place. There’s this absurdly delicious ramen shop that I know.” (Velt)

It’s that place, the place packed full with life changing encounters for me.

 

 

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