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The Reunion With Twelve Fascinating Goddesses (Light Novel) - Volume 1, Chapter 2: The 2nd Time in Another World
Volume 1, Chapter 2: The 2nd Time in Another World
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Part 1
Alua Schut woke up early in the morning.
She would get up at the same time with the maids living there and it was her daily routine to train her sword skills in her mansion's courtyard.
“Fuu, Haa!”
In the middle of the courtyard where sunlight poured down, Alua swung her sword and yelled while doing this activity.
Her dominant arm was holding a slender rapier with a refined design. Her other hand was holding a parrying dagger which was a short sword exclusively for defense.
She repeatedly practiced parrying the opponent's attacks with her dagger and used her rapier to thrust at the main body.
It was one of the styles known in Arludea Empire as a woman fencing skill, and since Alua was born in a famous military house, she had been studying this diligently since she was of young age.
After finishing basic patterns, Alua was done with her training.
She closed her eyes and started to focus.
She sharpened her senses, felt the Ether flowing within the air and earth and directed her attention towards the Spirits living there.
Soon, a hallucination as if she was being melted down into the world emerged.
This [Be one with the world] feeling was the basics of basics of using Spirit techs.
In order to use the Spirits which are tied to the world on a whole other level compared to humans, they must feel the [Great flow] which created the world.
“Come here – Tritnix”
The moment she whispered, one beast manifested beside her. A four legged animal that looked similar to a lion. It had golden fur and its whole body was sparking.
It was Alua’s contract Spirit – Tritnix.
Spirits which were already contracted can be summoned by the masters’ voice no matter the distance separating them.
“Suuuu, haaa”
After a deep breath, Alua made a stance with the rapier.
“Let’s do this, Tritnix.”
After the master made her order, the Lighting beast roared and jumped up. Once it layered on the slender sword Alua prepared, gold Ether scattered about— and it dwelled into the slender sword at the same time.
[Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment].
With the weapon acting as the medium, the person and Spirit will become one; this is the ultimate Battle Spirit tech and its culmination.
Turning the contracted Spirit into a weapon and wearing it as an armor as well.
“...Uh, haaaaaa!”
With Tritnix being a high ranking lightning Spirit, the Ether it possessed was first class both in amount and quality. Alua desperately suppressed the rampaging energy.
Following her image, she constructed the armor and outer equipment.
Lightning splashed out from the Rapier and with the right hand holding it as the center point for the concentrated Ether, it turned into an armor and covered her body.
[Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] – Success.
(...I’ve done it. But as expected, this is tough...)
The interior of the armor felt like it was going to break if she relaxed even for an instant.
The Contracted Spirit optimized for battle covering the body as the [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] will require more experience and better comprehension the stronger the power of the Spirit.
(I knew it... Using Tritnix at my level now is... No.)
Alua swung her head to get rid of the negative thoughts floating up.
(I can’t complain. That’s because, Onee-chan at my age could—)
“Uooo. Amazing. It’s sparkling.”
A nonchalant but still slightly shocked voice could suddenly be heard. When she turned around, Tooi came out from the mansion entrance while suppressing his yawn.
“Good morning, Alua-chan. You’re quite energetic in the morning, huh.”
“Tooi Onii-chan. Good morning. How was it, were you able to sleep nicely?”
“Yeah. I slept like a log surprisingly. Well, it’s because my room is the same as it was before.”
“The room Tooi Onii-chan used has been kept just the way it was for 10 years under Laila Onee-chan’s supervision.”
It was cleaned from time to time but no one else stayed in that room.
Alua didn't know what Laila’s thoughts were for doing that.
Maybe she was looking forward to Tooi's return one day?
Or maybe, regardless of the fact that the person living there was not present, she didn’t want anyone to pollute that place?
Maybe it was because she feared that the remaining traces of the room’s owner might disappear?
“Heee. That Laila, huh...”
Tooi narrowed his eyes and made a meaningful wry smile.
After seeing the side of his face, Alua felt her heartbeat rising.
(...It really is Tooi Onii-chan.)
She ended up staring intently at that serious yet lenient face.
(I am really going to be living with Tooi Onii-chan from now on...)
To Alua Schut, the young man Tooi Cross was someone she admired.
He was her target of envy and an aspiration; to make it more simple: he was someone above her reach.
10 years ago, when Alua was 6 years old, she adored Tooi, who lived in this mansion with her sister, as her brother. She would always follow him around and started calling him [Onii-chan] as if it was natural before she even noticed it.
However, other than his calm and gentle brotherly face he had the face of a hero too.
Each time she heard of his achievements Alua’s heart would throb. She would get excited and moved but, more importantly, she admired him and deeply loved him.
Even though Tooi disappeared, her feelings did not change. Forget that, it felt as if it was getting stronger as the days passed by.
That admired person has appeared in front of her once again after 10 years.
Not being nervous might be impossible for her. What’s more, in a miraculous way, he has aged only by a year and, as a result, the difference between their ages is not much.
(I-I have no idea how to approach him...)
Alua blushed.
(I am 16 too so I can’t be acting over-familiarly with him like before... Rather, how should I call him...? Is it okay to call him Onii-chan? It’s hard to change it now... And, as expected, I want to call him Onii-chan if possible... but he might treat me like a child if I act like that even though our ages aren't that different...)
Nervousness, chaos, expectations, anxiety; various emotions suddenly pressured her but—
“Wa-wait Alua-chan! Your armor is breaking!”
She came back to her senses after that one sentence.
“Hawaa! O-oh no!”
Unneeded thoughts were accidentally brought out while she was manifesting the [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] which requires high concentration. Alua focused mentally once more and worked hard on stabilizing the armor.
“T-that was close...”
Having somehow managed to maintain her armor, Alua *Hoo* sighed. Tooi sighed in relief before staring at Alua carefully.
“That [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment]... It’s quite similar to Laila’s. Perhaps you learned from her?”
“Yes. Onee-chan rarely stands on the front lines now because of her rank so I inherited her Contracted Spirit and rapier.”
“Then that’s Tritnix like I thought.”
While staring at the manifested armor, Tooi narrowed his eyes which were filled with nostalgia.
“I am still far from Onee-chan's level. That’s why I train alone like this.”
“Laila won’t accompany you? What a cruel sister.”
“No. Onee-chan often asks me if I want her to help me but I refuse each time.”
Alua poured strength into the hand holding the rapier.
“...Onee-chan taught me everything, if I keep having Onee-chan teach me from the beginning till the end, I might one day— make Onee-chan feel disappointed with me.”
“...”
“Oh yeah! Tooi Onii-chan. If possible, can you have a spar with me now?”
Alua feelt quite apologetic doing this but she was unable to hold down her curiosity and said that. Her chest throbbed when she thought she could spar with the person she admired but—
“Eh? No thanks. I won’t be able to handle it.”
Since he rejected her that easily, she dropped her shoulders in disappointment.
“...Th-that’s true, sorry... Someone like me won’t be able to fill in the role as Tooi Onii-chan’s opponent. It’s a waste of time, right... Sorry... For saying something so presumptuous.”
“Ah. You’re wrong, that’s not what I meant!”
Tooi quickly said more.
“It’s the opposite! The opposite! I meant I won’t be able to handle you. It won’t even be training if you take on a small fry like me.”
“Eh...? W-what do you mean? That’s just being overly modest...”
“I am not being modest, it’s the truth.”
In response to the bewildered Alua, Tooi started explaining with a tired tone.
“I think I talked about this a little last night but... I currently revoked all my contracts with the Nebulosa12 Goddesses. I can’t use any of the power I used one year ago.”
Alua knew that. The reason why they called Tooi here in the first place was to make him do something about the Nebulosa12 Goddesses after all.
“But... even if Tooi Onii-chan is a Deity knight, it’s not like your contracts were only those with the deities, right? Don’t you have any normal Spirit with your contract intact?”
“Nope, I only made contracts with deities.”
Alua opened her eyes wide in surprise.
“...N-no way, yo-you’re joking, right?”
“I can’t lie about something like this.”
“Your contracts are only those with the deities...? Which means... Tooi Onii-chan’s first contract was already with a Deity?”
"Yup.", Tooi nodded easily.
(That’s unbelievable.), Alua thought.
Deities are super high ranking Spirits and only 21 of them exist in this world.
Which means – they are the ultimate Spirits.
And naturally, the Deity knight must be the ultimate Spirit knight.
Looking back at the history, only a small number of people were called deity knights – people who made a contract with deities which possesses tremendous power – and each one of them had many Spirits other than the Deity serving them.
That’s because they are holding a power well deserving of a Spirit knight and are experts in using Spirits that the deities acknowledge.
Normally, you first make contract with Spirit of low ranking then slowly increase the number with those of a higher rank than before. Unless they take those steps, high ranking Spirits won’t acknowledge them.
(Also... making a contract with a deity for his very first time...)
It is probably unheard off.
There is a limit on how big the first step can be. There is a limit on not being held down by the boundaries.
“In fighting game terms, I am kind of like a set character that can only use ultimate skills...”
Alua could not understand his example which leaked out from him.
However— either way, it’s very clear that Tooi Cross is an existence far off of the realm of common sense.
Also, that weird condition has turned into a bad situation that they have gotten themselves in right now.
“Which means, Tooi Onii-chan, forget about being unable to use the powers from the time when you were called [Tyrant Slayer], you currently don’t even have [Normal] battle skills...?”
“Yup.”
Tooi nodded easily as expected. Alua felt like fainting.
“Wh-what are you going to do? Are you able to bring down Ryura Vega in that state? Onee-chan told us yesterday to do something about it...”
Alua was stunned at the fact that the person she admired has weakened beyond her imagination but...
“Seriously, what to do.”
The person in question was leisurely agreeing as if he was not feeling any danger.
Part 2
Going back to last evening in Laila’s office room.
“-----And that’s the current situation in Fior region. Any questions------wait, Oi Tooi. Did you hear what I said? How long do you plan on dozing off?”
Tooi was being scolded by Laila who was siting opposite him but, Tooi’s attitude was still lifeless. He was making a blank expression with no signs of motivation or ambition.
“…….Ah, yeah. How should I say this…………….of course my brain will slow down. The shock is just too much for me.”
Each and every members of the Nebulosa12 Goddesses are powerful deities with power matching 1000 knights. To Tooi, they are the most trustworthy comrades and most importantly, his strongest weapons.
If all of them are his enemy, it’s only natural that he would go blank.
“Fuun. That face shows the [Contrary to expectations] look.”
Laila made a mischievous smile and said this.
“You probably thought [Even If I come to this world, I have the strongest comrades with me so easy win, Guhehe] am I right?”
“……………….”
Tooi was in loss of words. If he said “I didn’t imagine that” it would be a lie.
The Nebulosa12 Goddesses’s power is just that powerful-----and charming.
“Bullseye huh. Your conceitedness is extreme, Tooi Cross. To think that the WomanDeities you left alone for 10 years would still be in love with you………..just how good of a man did you think you are?”
“………….It’s 1 year for me though”
Tooi managed to reply something but, as expected it’s might just be an excuse.
No matter if it’s 10 or 1 years------it doesn’t change the fact that Tooi revoked the contract with them.
It was mostly a one sided parting with his comrades which are also his benefactor.
“No matter what, it doesn’t change the fact that this is the seed you planted. I’ll have you take responsibility for this, Mr Hero?”
Laila said that provocatively and lifted her glasses with the pulp of her finger.
“Okay, now that we are relaxed, I’ll explain once more. If you miss this again, I am going to squeeze you between my breasts and suffocate you to death.”
Tooi thought “That’s a prize” but, since he was worried about Alua’s sights while she was sitting beside him, he did not retort back and continued the conversation calmly.
“…………The explanation was okay. I might have been blank because of the shock but, the conversation got into my head. The problem linking to the Nebulosa12 Goddesses that the Empire wants to settle as its highest priority, is related to the Deity of [Violent Wind]- Ryura Vega right?”
In summary------it’s like that.
Fior region is located at the national border of the neighboring Lectar republic and one of the remote regions belonging to the Empire. Forget a town, that land doesn’t even have farms or any cultivated land and is an undeveloped region so, the area is mostly occupied by plains, forest and mountains.
If anything, it’s a little famous because the [Ark Ruin] which summoned Tooi, is a tourist spot and a cultural heritage.
And 3 years ago-----the Lecta Republic demanded the Fior region to be given to them.
In the past, Arludea Empire formed an alliance with various countries to defeat the Demon Hadar, and the Lectar Republic is one of the countries. Even after the demon king was destroyed, they are still having diplomatic relations.
Even though they demanded that, it was of course not for free.
Lectar proposed a condition to lower the prices of exported goods such as ore supplies and food ingredients. In recent years the Lectar government gained power through its agriculture expansion, and is planning to newly develop Fior region to use it as an agricultural land.
To the empire, losing one region is regrettable but, the merit of the trade was too good.
They are able to suppress the finance of pressuring imports just by handing an undeveloped land which has no eye catching resources and unpopulated. It’s not a bad deal.
The deal was settled between both countries; and after the end of many price negotiations, the Fior region transfer concluded smoothly.
But.
Right when the Lectar agricultural developments began, an unexpected trouble began.
The Deity of [Violent Wind]-----Ryura Vega.
The controller of rampaging wind suddenly appeared in the land of Fior and kept obstructing the agricultural development.
“-----As a result, Lectar Republic [While having full knowledge that a Deity would appear in Fior region, they hid the truth and answered the negotiation], raised this problem. And in order to deal with Ryura, the empire rounded out their military………..”
Tooi folded his arms and starting thinking.
“If that’s the case, let’s have the whole transfer voided and change the prices of the imported goods back to normal with the return of Fior region……….that, won’t do right?”
“Obviously.”
Laila straightforwardly discarded it.
“We have returned prices of trades that were already revised many times in the past. If we turn everything back to it was, [Distortions] will appear in various points such as ……….. Distribution, trades, finance, etc. More importantly, the face of the Empire will be crushed if we reverse the pact that was already executed once. Our diplomatic status will worsen not only with Lectar but with the other surrounding countries too.”
It’s not like “Run, Melos![1c 1] but”---------Tooi does not know anything about politics.
In the first place, in order to enroll to a Japan school, he was prepared with the minimum amount of knowledge but------honestly, his weak subjects are politics, economics and modern society.
That’s why he had no clue how national politics and diplomatic relations goes-------but even Tooi knows that, [Let’s cancel that] won’t work with an agreement made by countries.
“In the end, we have to do something about Ryura huh………”
“That’s correct. Even we did not expect Ryura Vega to appear at that land. It’s a different story if her Shrine is located there though…………”
Shrines are castles that deities live in and are marked in several parts of the continent.
They have various types of exterior looks such as normal castles, towers and caves but, all of their interiors are complex and mysterious labyrinths.
They are other worldly dungeons set to separate from the outer world.
The same time of being an impenetrable fortress for outer enemies------the labyrinths are trials to test the invaders.
In order to make a contract with the Deity, they must first challenge the shrine, conquer it and have the deity acknowledge their power.
In the past, there were many Spirit knights in search of power and challenged the shrines but-------most of them didn’t make it back.
Because of that, the shrine and the area surrounding the shrine are avoided by many people; as a divine land that must be safely distanced from, it turned into an inaccessible area and humans rarely come close to it.
“Ryura’s shrine…….is located a little south west from Fior.”
Tooi said that while being engrossed in thought.
Ryura Vega’s Shrine--------is a small beautiful castle on top of a slightly elevated hill.
If he closed his eyes, he could recall it back clearly even now. There’s no way he would forget. That’s the first shrine Tooi challenged.
“It’s true that it’s weird that Ryura would be fixated of Fior region. The place is nearby and it looks like she was communicating with the Spirits of Fior………….but, Ryura fundamentally hates hurting humans.”
Even though the Nebulosa12 Goddesses can be said in one word, their ability, nature and view in value are different.
If there’s a battle loving one, then there’s one that would try their best to avoid using her power.
If there’s one that loves humans, then there’s one that despises humans. There’s also one that looks down on humans as the same level as an insect.
(But………….to think that Ryura would confront the Empire)
Even within the [Nebulosa12 Goddesses Ryura Vega is the owner of a gentle attitude. Just like how she loves flowers and forest, she has accepted humans and human society with a gentle heart.
“Laila. Did you try talking to Ryura.”
“It was a complete shut off. I tried interacting and convincing her many times but, it’s been a consistent [Leave]. The Empire had no choice but to form the [Ryura Vega suppression], and forcefully attempt to suppress Ryura Vega or make her leave but…………”
“Judging by that face, the situation looks dire.”
Tooi made a bitter smile.
The number of the Empire Military he saw in Fior when he was half-way coming to the Empire, easily cross over 100 people. No matter how many Spirit knights or elite forces are gathered, if a Deity is the opponent, then a minimum of x10 of that number is needed.
“There might be a chance of victory if the Empire uses all their power fight but-----------there’s no way they would split their forces for just one border land------that’s why that’s your role, Tooi Cross.”
Part 3
(------Though she said that, what I am supposed to do now.)
While sitting on the stone stairs of the mansion entrance, Tooi was in thought.
Ryura Vega.
Of course, she’s not someone Tooi can handle right now----and naturally, even if he’s able to handle it, he had no intentions to suppress her at all.
(But, I have to do this no matter what. No matter how terrible the outcome gets.)
This is the responsibility for making a contract with her-----[Cleaning his own mess].
Immediately, yesterday’s memories resurfaced.
The blades passing right by him and Ryura’s glare.
(……..It’s the first time I saw Ryura making that face after all.)
Her eyes had an ice cold anger dwelling in it -----but at the same time, she looks as if she was about to cry any moment then.
Just what happened to make her make that expression?
“A-are you really okay, Tooi Onii-chan……”
Alua who was sitting next to him on the stone stairs, talked to him worriedly. Her [Ray AlmaSpirit Equipment] was already disarmed and she’s back to her usual appearance.
“If I am being asked are you okay then………..I guess I am not okay right now. Even if I work with Alua-chan, we’re just scrap paper in front of Ryura”
“Uu…………”
Tooi told the shuddering depressed Alua with a serious look.
“Alua-chan. This is a problem I have to fix no matter what so, you don’t have to force yourself to follow me. I don’t have the power to protect Alua-chan now………….”
“………….N-no! I am okay! Just like how Laila Onee-chan did it 10 years ago, it’s my turn to support Tooi Onii-chan now! I will perfectly play the role of [Tyrant Slayer]’s partner.”
Laila is already a high ranker in the military so she can’t run wild like last time. That’s why, she ordered her sister Alua to become Tooi’s assistant.
“Thanks”
After thanking her honestly, Tooi continued his words with a wry smile.
“But even so, [Tyrant Slayer] huh………….judging by what I heard yesterday, apparently I’m more than expected not that welcomed here.”
[Tyrant Slayer] Tooi Cross.
That name meant exactly what it meant right after the battle 10 years ago. Everyone worshiped him as the savior that saved humanity.
But currently.
Because the Nebulosa12 Goddesses caused chaos in every part of the continent, that viewpoint turned 180.
As the [Criminal who let the Deity into the wild], there seems to be an increase of people hating him for that.
Currently in the Empire, the name Tooi Cross has 2 meanings of a hero and Criminal.
(That’s probably the reason why Alua-chan called me [Onii-chan] instead of [Tooi Onii-chan] when we were in the city.)
He did not care about it at first but, now that he thought about it, it’s to avoid unneeded chaos.
“Well, it can’t be helped if I am hated. Because of my female relationship, I caused unneeded sparks to scatter in this world.”
“That’s not true!”
Alua shouted wildly in response to Tooi’s self-mockery.
“It’s true that, there are many people talking bad about Tooi Onii-chan. But! There are also people who recognize Tooi Onii-chan as the hero who defeated the Demon king and save the world!”
For someone who was originally not from this world, Tooi didn’t really care whether or not he was hated or liked by the public but, he was honestly happy when Alua desperately tried to cheer him up.
However, her cheering started to heat up to a weird direction.
“Even the novel with [Tooi Cross] as the main character is continuously being published! Last year the heroic story of [Tooi Cross] efforts was turned into 7 new series!”
“I’m a popular genre!”
“Within them, the book attracting the most attention is a new novel with a [The main Character Tooi Cross as a female] setting.”
“There’s even a female version of me!?”
What am I, Oda Nobunaga! Tooi retorted in his mind.
“[Tooi~ the sweet female knight], has an original setting of [Tooi Cross] as a female, after accepting the cuteness of the female main character Tooi, it has gained overwhelming support by the males.”
“Well, I guess the guys like the female version but………..”
Ugaah, Tooi carried his head. He’s happy that his heroic tale is being published but, he never would have imagined that he was being turned into a female.
(What’s more…………it’s being overwhelmingly supported by the males)
*Zo**zo**zo**zo*.
An indescribable disgust and dread filled Tooi’s whole body.
(……………..I-if Oda Nobunaga or other Sengoku generals revive back into the modern world and see themselves turned into females in Anime and books then, they will probably get this crazy feeling…..)
Forget that, in the first place, it’s a shocker that there are female versions or gender-bending ideas in this world.
If this goes on, it won’t be long after novelized castles and battleships will sweep the world.
“Incidentally, for books with high popularity with females; all the Nebulosa12 Goddesses are turned into males and Tooi is locked in a grapple with 12 males………”
“Stop, I don’t want to hear anymore!”
As expected, BL is a heck no.
(Haa…………..Elites and heroes sure have it rough.)
In the other world, his character was imagined and novelized without his permission, and at the end of everything he was made into a female and BL. They’re doing whatever they want when the person in topic is not around.
“………….errm now that I think about it, Tooi Onii-chan. Can I ask something?”
When Tooi was troubled in the space of his own dignity and free culture, Alua asked him with a completely different low tone.
“What?”
After a moment later, Alua asked him.
“10 years ago, why did Tooi Onii-chan go back to your own world……..?”
It’s such a straightforward and basic question.
“Why you ask……….isn’t it normal to want to go back to my own world.”
“T-that’s true……….but, Tooi Onii-chan would be promised status and rewards as the hero who defeated the demon king. Also………..you could have lived happily with me and Onee-chan…………”
Throwing away the honor and status he was supposed to receive, throwing away his dear comrades------just what is he so fixed in his own world until he would do that?
“Didn’t you hear anything from Laila?”
“Nothing………only [It’s not something I should be telling]”
“That woman, she really is faithful when it comes to these topics.”
While making a wry smile, Tooi said [Let’s see] before looking up at the sky and looked for his words.
“It’s not like I hate it here. Rather, I would even say that I prefer this world better. That world is the world I was born in but, I think this is [The real me] when I am over in this world.”
“Then why”
Tooi answered Alua’s returned question.
With a voice oozing with faint sadness.
“It’s to see off the last moments of my Abuelagrandma”
“……Abu-ealla?”
“[Abuela] means [Grandmother]. My grandmother is a person from Spain----Aah, err, she’s a foreigner to me. I kind of call [Grandma] with that county’s language.”
“Tooi Onii-chan’s grandmother………..”
“I don’t have parents. When I was small, I have been living together with my grandma. Since my grandma was the one who raised me, she’s my only family in the world.”
“But……..when you mean last moments………”
“Yeah, she passed away a few days ago. By my time line, it’s about 3 months ago”
“Is it…….a sickness?”
“Uuuun. Well, you can call it a sickness but…………she lived a long life of 121 years after all. I guess you can call it life span.”
“1-121 years old………that’s amazing………..”
“She’s all in for wanting to live longer though.”
Tooi smiled happily.
He then continued on while trying his best not to break his smile.
“About 1 year ago, I was told by the doctor that [She doesn’t have much time]-------and immediately after that, I was summoned to another world.”
“! N-no way…………”
Alua placed her hands over her mouth and was in loss of words.
Seeing off the last moments of his grandmother. Spending time with her with the last remaining time left. In order to repay back everything she has done to raise him. In order to not her be alone the moment her life runs out.
1 year ago that was----Tooi’s everything.
In order to go back to his own world as fast as possible, Tooi fought desperately and trained himself.
“That’s why, in a nutshell…………..I didn’t care about the world or country at all. The reason why I defeated the demon king was to open the door to my own world; to do that, I needed the high quality Ether and treasure inside the Demon king’s castle.”
When sending him back to his world which has no Spirit from this world, he needed more energy compared to when he was called over.
It was told that the [Ruin ark] that became empty after summoning Tooi, many years in order to save up the energy enough to send him back to his world.
Right when his grandmother was around the end of her life, he could not waste time.
That’s why----Tooi chose another method.
Maybe, he did not choose it.
He did not choose his methods to achieve his goal.
Because of that, the grand role of [Suppressing the Demon king] turned simply into one of his [methods].
It became a method in order to achieve his highest goal, which is to head back to his own world.
“This is the truth of [Tyrant Slayer], Alua-chan. I……….am not a hero. I did not fight for the country or for the people, it was all for myself.”
While making an ironic smile, Tooi said that.
“Disappointed?”
“N-no”
Alua quickly swung her head.
“Err, well……..it’s pretty sudden so, I still haven’t swallow most of it down……….. But, no matter what goal Tooi Onii-chan had, you defeated the demon king as a result and saved the world so, you must be a hero……..that’s what I think. Also……………”
“Also?”
“I kind of thought……..fighting for your grandmother is so like you, Tooi Onii-chan.”
Alua made a small smile. That smile looks a lot like the smile the 5 year old Alua showed him, 1 year ago.
After feeling a sense of nostalgia in his chest, Alua made up her mind again and opened he mouth.
“E-err. There’s one more………can I ask a weird question?”
“Weird? Well, I don’t mind.”
Alua then took a deep breath before asking him with a serious look.
“Is Tooi Onii-chan a closet pervert?”
*Zucooo*
Tooi almost collapsed down to the ground.
“………….A-Alua-chan? Let’s stop starting it with “Can I ask a weird question?” and then really asking a weird question okay?”
“S-sorry. But, I was curious…………”
“…………..Because Laila said that to me yesterday?”
“That’s one of it but…………Laila Onee-chan often call Tooi Onii-chan that in a normal basis………”
“That big tits glasses………..”
Tooi placed his hand on his forehead while mumbling in anger.
“…….I am not in the closet and not a pervert either. I am normal, extremely normal. Rather, I am disciplined. Rather, I am a gentleman. Laila made up my character just for her own fun. She just want to say pervy pervy every chance she can get.”
“O-oh, that’s why huh……Y-you’re right! There’s no way the kind and cool Tooi Onii-can would be a pervert!”
“Of course. Laila is all at fault. Alua-chan, you must never go on with her image tactics and negative campaign.”
“----Houu. You’re saying what you want when I am not around huh.”
And.
The same time the door opening could be heard from behind, the figure of a beautiful woman with overwhelming big breasts and her knowledgeable glasses appeared.
“………Laila. I presume you heard all that.”
“Tooi. Did you forget what you did to me, 10 years ago?”
Instantly, Alua looked at him with a shocked look so, Tooi quickly objected.
“D-don’t make me look bad. Just what did I do to you?”
“I’ll tell you since you forget. I remember everything clearly.”
Laila made a reeaaly nasty smile.
“First off, you peeked on me when I was changing 13 times.”
“Wha-”
“You intruded my bathroom time 3 times.”
“Wait, that’s…………”
“You touched my breasts 9 times. Within them, you fondled them 4 times.”
“Th-that’s, u-unavoidable…….”
“You slept with me in the same bed 5 times.”
“You, that’s wrong, well………..”
“If we count by my exposure degrees then, I was seen in my underwear 8 times, I was seen topless but with my panties on 3 times, for full nudity it’s-----”
“That’s too detailed! Why are your memories so accurate!?”
“Fufu. You ask why? It’s because I planned to bully you to death when the time comes.”
Laila made a sadistic smile. Alua who was sitting beside him *Saaa* took her distance away from Tooi before he even noticed.
She then looked at him with scorn and disbelief.
“………Tooi Onii-chan.”
“Do-don’t get it wrong, Alua-chan. Everything Laila said is kind of like an accident………..well, a lot will happen since we traveled the continent together………….”
Yes, a lot happened.
Really, a lot happened.
Tooi searched for an explanation what would wipe off the image forming inside Alua’s head but, Laila was satisfied teasing with them and,
“Okay, it’s time for breakfast. Finish your preparations and head to the dining room.”
After saying that, they parted ways there.
3 of them returned inside the mansion and headed to the dining room. Half-way, Laila opened her mouth as if to recall something.
“That’s right, Tooi. It’s about your travel bag attached to that weird cart you placed in your room”
“Cart…………….aah, the carry case”
“Cecil complained that it’s disturbing her cleaning since it’s left in the middle of the room. Clean it up or throw it away”
“Like hell I am going to let it get thrown away.”
The carry case he bought to come to this world, was the latest model. It’s locked tightly with the dial lock.
The carry case from modern Japan, probably looks like a mysterious bag to Head maidCecil who has never seen it before. It’s only normal to hesitate to touch it.
“Now that I think about it, Tooi Onii-chan. It looks like the bag you carried with your shoulders contained your clothes but, what’s inside the other big bag?”
When Alua asked brimming with interest, Tooi *Fuuu* made a proud smile.
“In that one, it contains indispensable items essential for me to live out in this world from now on.”
“Indispensable Item………?”
“Kind of like secret weapons. Oh yeah, I’ll be cleaning it up so, I’ll show you a little.”
They changed their route from the dining room, and headed to Tooi’s room which is on the 2nd floor.
The inside of his carry case.
And that’s-------Several [Usable items] he brought over from modern Japan which was picked carefully.
This was Tooi Cross’s second experience to be summoned to another world.
The first time was by force but, the 2nd one----meaning this one, was the one he chose to come over to this world by his own will.
There’s one big difference from this time and the previous time------the presence of a preparation period.
For the other world summon and in order to live in this world from now on, Tooi took his time carefully making his preparations.
For example, Stun gun, pepper spray, Remodeled air-soft gun………..such weapons. All of it might be items that can be obtained by a high-school kid but, it can probably serve as a surprise attack since no one in this world have background knowledge about them.
And most importantly----the Smartphone.
The birth child of modern intelligence and the monster of knowledge that fits in one hand.
From battle beneficial looking books like strategic books, tactics instruction manual, medical books to encyclopedias like political economics, physics, science and geography; to end it all off, there’s agriculture and cooking books.
And also, the whole series of Kochikame.
He downloaded every useful looking e-books and application he could find. As expected, he can’t connect to the internet but, the smart phone which is the treasure box of knowledge is more than enough useful even though it’s out of range. For the charger, he made arrangements and prepared 2 solar types.
Other than that, from items for comfort purposes such as foam pillow or heat techs to spices that would help his enjoy his meals such as [Weipa] or [Ebara Yakiniku sauce].
This time, Tooi had made full preparations to live in this world.
(………..This is a chance to clear my name. Leaving Laila aside, I don’t want Alua-chan to treat me like a pervert.)
After reaching his room, Tooi squatted down in front of his carry case.
“Wait a second. This is quite annoying actually.”
He turned the numbers on the dial lock. The two standing behind him looked at Tooi’s hands with interest.
“That looks quite secure. Is that really a travel bag?”
“Hnn, well, it’s kind of dangerous there. This is actually standard equipment”
“Fumuu. So Tooi. Why did you bring those things from the other world until you would go as far as to put it into that thick case?”
“I said it before right? These are indispensable things I need to live out in this world.”
After getting the number, the dial lock opened with a click. Next off, he opened the side manual locks at both side.
Instantly----the carry case puffed up.
(Hmm?)
The bag was filled over its original capacity so it probably spilled out because the restraints was released-----but.
(This is weird. I don’t remember it being this packed………)
Ignoring Tooi’s wondering thoughts, the carry case flicked open and the contents scattered about all together.
The item Tooi brought from modern Japan spread out in front of Laila and Alua to see.
And-----it was countless ero magazines.
“……Huh?”
Tooi looked shocked.
Great amounts of ero magazines spilled out from the carry case like popcorn. The scene where countless females fly in the sky looked a bit like Eden.
Pictures of female provocative appearances shown on the front and back page filled the room. Ero magazines weren’t the only one, Adult video, adult BD and big boxes of Ero games were also present.
“Eh………Wha, Haaa!?”
Tooi was in ultimate chaos. The AV and ero magazines that jumped out from the case, was definitely created in modern Japan.
Big breast nurse. Big breast wife. Big breast female high school student. Big breast harem-------the reason why the contents was specializing [Big breast], was simply because of the owner’s preference.
The owner’s----yup. It’s Tooi’s preference.
In present continuous tense, every bit of the of 18+luxury goods scattered about all belongs to Tooi’s prized collection.
(N-no way……..)
Cold sweat flows down while he noticed the worst conclusion.
(I got the wrong case……….!)
Anyone living in modern Japan------no, every male living in modern Japan, has faced this problem before.
And--- the problem is, what happens to their prized collection if they died.
Under the bed or deep inside the desk. Or maybe, the SD card of the smartphone or computer data disk. The number of collected goods that is hidden in such confined places so that it would not be found by others.
All of them represent none other than their owner’s fetishes and signifies a hell worse than death if it’s found by others.
They understand in their head that [It’s fine on what other thinks after death] but, they can’t accept it instinctively. The primitive and fundamental sense of embarrassment rising out from the depths of their soul would reject having their interest of the opposite sex to be exposed.
Kurosu Tooi also possesses that instinct as a modern man.
In this other world summon, he planned to bury his bones here so------it pretty much means that he committed suicide. He lost his only family but, someday, someone will probably notice that [Kurosu Tooi] has disappeared.
If that happens, someone might approach into Tooi’s house.
The police might break into the apartment room which he lived with his grandmother and was later sold off.
When that situation arises-------he wanted to have his prized collection to be unfound.
It must never be found.
Because of that, Tooi disposed of his collection.
When Tooi was thinking of buying a carry case for the other world, he found a sale “Buy 2 with one in half price” so it was a no brainer to buy 2.
One was for his [Use], the other one was for [Disposal].
The one for his use was filled with items strictly picked for surviving in the other world-------and the one for disposal, was filled with the precious collection which he picked seriously through many years………..and his heart broken feelings.
He brought the disposal case to a spot for garbage incinerating plant, and disposed it with no one around; case solved------that was supposed to happen.
(Where!? Where did I make the mistake!?)
Apparently, he made a huge mistake.
In the same level of a child’s mix-up, he made a mistake in the switching.
“Heee, houu, Fuuun”
After he quickly replied back, Laila took several books which were scattered about the floor and looked at it with an extremely happy expression.
“Are these…….pictures? These look quite beautiful. You told me before that there’s a technology difference between our worlds but……………… I see, even printing techniques like this shows the difference in reality. Ooo, this is amazing, even parts like this looks so clear………”
“………To-Tooi, Oni-Oniii……………..”
With still no immunity to cultures like this, Alua’s face turned red like a boiled octopus.
“I see. Tooi. This is the indispensable things you need to live out in this world. You went as far as to bring it to this world. You probably have quite an attachment to it huh.”
When Tooi was moving his head desperately in search for an excuse, Alua standing beside him started trembling from her shoulders and,
“…………..U-Uwaaaaa! Tooi Onii-chan, you closet pervert!”
While crying out loudly, she dashed out from her room with tremendous speed.
He did not have the energy to chase after her. Tooi wanted to cry out too after all.
The image of Tooi = Closet pervert, had completely become an establish fact.
It’s definitely what he deserves though.
“Ah. I see. So it means that these are indispensable items to live [OUT] in this world. Ahahaha. Tooi. You’ve gotten good with words within the time we did not see each other.”
He could not laugh at the joke Laila spilled out.
Translation Notes and References
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