Published at 25th of March 2019 11:09 pm

Chapter 113: Nevermind, I still got surprised

In these past few days, something pretty shocking had happened without us knowing about it.

Maney Mouse, the vice-president of the Humanity Continent’s huge, leading organization, Love and Money, escaped.

However, that was actually a trivial incident in a way.

“What the hell.” (Farga)

“No wonder humanity’s great allied forces made a cease-fire agreement with the cyclopes.” (Ura)

“I guess it means that they don’t have the room to spare any more fighting power.” (Cleran)

We were informed of a major incident by the half-fishmen.

They handed us a newspaper that was made on the day after the Archline Empire and the Maakai Demon Kingdom called for a truce, which talked about the result of the great battle in the Divine Being Continent.

“Jiigoku Demon Kingdom’s victory. Out of the six Ten Heroes of Light humanity’s great allied forces had sent,『Magic Sage Daun』and『Sacred Beast Knight Dylan』were killed in action. Along with the many casualties, humanity’s great allied forces lost more than half of their territory in the Divine Being Continent.” (Velt)

I read the words on the newspaper indifferently, just saying exactly what was written in it without any emotion.

“I see. Humanity’s great allied forces lost, huh. The Jiigoku Demon Kingdom is one of the top two among the Seven Great Demon Kingdoms, but I didn’t think they would beat them that much.” (Ura)

“……… Ura……… did you know that it would turn out like this?” (Velt)

“Velt………… no, the Jiigoku Demon Kingdom’s power is mostly unknown, even in the Demon Continent. Even in the Demon Continent, the Jiigoku Demon Kingdom is famous for their super gigantic country, but because it’s too big, their internal defences would be full of holes if they dispatched a large army, so they had to stay in their country to manage it. That’s why no demon knows the Jiigoku Demon Kingdom’s power when they’re serious.” (Ura)

It’s not like I’m trying to blame Ura. The war is unrelated to me, after all.

However, even though I thought it was unrelated, the moment I heard they lost, I felt like it wasn’t just somebody else’s problem.

I don’t know why that is, but either way, there was some small mercy.

“I’m glad Forna didn’t participate in that war.” (Velt)

“Yeah, I foocking agree.” (Farga)

Farga, Ura and I were all glad that Forna wasn’t there.

“The Jiigoku Demon Kingdom is the oni demon race’s country, right~? Although I have been working as a Hunter until now, even I haven’t met an oni before. Rather, I don’t even want to meet one.” (Cleran)

“Us demi-humans have heard of them too. I heard their ferocious nature and toughness makes them extremely strong, and their demon king is especially powerful. He fought equally to Esamu-sama, and all of their fights have been handed down as legends. Also, it seems that they have never properly settled their fights.” (Musashi)

“Ha~, there are just way too many scary people~. I shouldn’t have even thought about adventuring outside.” (Dorauemon)

“The world is very wide. I cannot believe how conceited I was to think that the sky world was everything. Isn’t it scary, Cosmos?” (Eljiela)

“Ababababuu!” (Cosmos)

It was such a great matter that we couldn’t just settle it with a few words.

Only Farga, Cleran and I are humans here.

From everyone else’s perspective, they wouldn’t really care if some humans lost.

However, probably because we’re human, our thoughts lean towards humans, so the atmosphere became somewhat gloomy.

“Anyhow, every country is currently on alert right now because of that. That is the reason why our security was strict too.” (Half-fishman)

The bipedal, shark half-fishman said that to us.

“Especially since humanity’s great allied forces’ guard has weakened from losing, something could happen under Maney Mouse’s orders.” (Half-fishman)

In Asakura Ryuuma’s world, it would kinda be like if the JSDF or the police organisation crumbled apart.

No scoundrels would overlook a situation where the force that protects the country’s public order is in pieces.

They would see humanity’s crushing defeat as a chance instead, and maybe even start something.

Well, I don’t know if Maney is sly enough to do that, but at the very least, I could only see her as an idiot when I met that weird, costumed woman.

“Lord, with all due respect, please don’t think that just being wary of Love and Money’s president or vice-president will make you safe.” (Musashi)

“Musashi? Oh, right………… you also have some past with them.” (Velt)

I remember now. Musashi’s home, family and the elves her parents were serving were all snatched away by Love and Money.

“Not even my father, who inherited my grandfather’s natural talent and swordsmanship, could match the Love and Money staff who took Hunters along with them to attack my homeland…………” (Musashi)

Slight tears were forming in Musashi’s eyes as she grasped her fists tightly in frustration.

It must’ve been a trauma for her, so I was about to stroke her head to tell her she doesn’t need to talk about it, but Musashi shook her head.

Instead, she grabbed my extended hand.

“Lord. I was exceedingly powerless back then. However, it is different now. I will definitely protect you. So, lord…… please don’t push yourself too hard. If I were to lose even you, I…… would lose my reason for living.” (Musashi)

Although she was clutching my hand powerfully, I could feel her trembling.

She had become slightly emotional from hearing Love and Money again.

However, as far as I’ve heard from her past, it isn’t wrong for her to do that.

So, I properly held her hand back and nodded.

“Abyu! Abuu! Abuu!” (Cosmos)

“Ara, what is it, Cosmos?” (Eljiela)

“Aba! Abuu! Aburu!” (Cosmos)

Cosmos started making excited noises all of a sudden.

She’s pointing at something.

In the direction she’s pointing to, I can see an extremely unnatural lump on a plain past the forest.

“Oh, ohh…… I can see it.” (Velt)

“So, so that is the……” (Musashi)

I could tell that it was a city even from afar.

And, I realised that I had been underestimating the demi-humans’ civilisation.

Demi-humans have the blood of beasts, but no intelligence like humans or mana like demons.

I thought that at best, they would have wooden or straw, stone age houses.

“That is the city of youths in the Demi-human Continent, the Jaykay city.” (Half-fishman)

However, what I saw before me blew away that whole assumption.

And above all, it was so unexpected that I doubted my eyes.

“Wha, what the heck is thaaat!” (Velt)

“What is that sheetty looking thing?” (Farga)

“Do you not like it? I don’t hate it, though.” (Ura)

“This is my first time seeing it as well.” (Musashi)

“Yeah, I think it’s nice too!” (Cleran)

“Hee, it’s kinda unusual.” (Dorauemon)

“Oh my, that is very cute.” (Eljiela)

“Kyaakya!” (Cosmos)

Well then, considering everyone other than Farga and I liked it, what exactly is unusual about this you ask?

It’s the huge, extremely colourful wall surrounding the city.

There’s blue, there’s pink, there’s yellow, and a mix up of other colours that look like a rainbow.

Furthermore, there’s an arch next to the wall, and a huge heart is on the top of it for some reason.

“Commander, was it really fine to bring these guys here?” (Half-fishman)

“We can’t just not believe someone of the Gabbana name. Besides, it’s a rule to let people through to『Black Princess』-sama, regardless of who they are. Shinsengumi soldiers will probably be in the city too, so it should be fine.” (Half-fishman)

While we had been taken aback, Musashi reacted to something that the half-fishmen said behind us.

“Wha, what! Are we allowed to have an audience with Black Princess-sama?” (Musashi)

Black Princess? What, another princess?

She’s probably someone amazing considering how surprised Musashi is, but after the princess of the empire and the princess of the sky, normal princesses won’t surprise me, alright?

“Oi, damn demi-human. Who is that Black Princess you’re talking about?” (Farga)

“U, umu, I have not met her either, however, she is the lady who developed this land and made this Jaykay City. She is a princess of the dark elf kingdom that was said to have been destroyed.” (Musashi)

“What? Dark elf, you say?” (Farga)

Wao, here it is, it’s THE fantasy again.

However, I didn’t think I would meet a dark elf before an elf.

“Wait a minute. The dark elf race was detested for being the cursed race among the demi-humans. Love and Money didn’t even get involved with their country, it was just destroyed through the domestic conflict between demi-humans, right?” (Farga)

“Umu, you are correct, Farga-dono. Indeed, the dark elf country was destroyed through conflict in the Demi-human Continent, and their race has gone almost completely extinct.” (Musashi)

“Oi, then, why the hell is that Black Princess alive and even respected?” (Farga)

“U~mu, I will explain that while we walk…… commander, could I ask you something?” (Musashi)

It sounds like there are some circumstances around this country and the princess, but Musashi asked the half-fishman a question after closing her mouth for a moment.

“Commander, I have only heard it through rumours, but do you really have to change clothes to enter the Jaykay city?” (Musashi)

…… Hah? Change clothes?

“Yes, you do.” (Half-fishman)

Wait a minute, what clothes?

“Oi, Musashi, what do you mean by that?” (Velt)

“Do we have to change our clothes? Into what?” (Cleran)

Like, why do we have to change our clothes instead of going through some inspection before entering a town?

Musashi answers flusteredly as Cleran and I ask her.

“I don’t know the details, but it is apparently Black Princess-sama’s preference. You no longer have to wear them after your thirties, but young people in their teens and twenties are forced to wear it.” (Musashi)

“Preference?” (Velt)

“Umu. According to the rule that Black Princess-sama decided on, if you want to enter the Jaykay city……… you have to wear a『Bleizer』,『Gakuuran』or a『Seilor outfit』, and if you are a girl, a『Mini-skirt』too.” (Musashi) (TL Note: Blazer, gakuran, sailor outfit)

“Wha, what? I’ve never heard of them before.” (Ura)

Ura’s reaction is the normal one.

“……… Hah?” (Velt)

My reaction is the strange one in this world.

I couldn’t sort out my mind at all, but just one thing was clear.

Even though I was sure I wouldn’t be surprised, something else surprised me.

I was so surprised to the point that the news of humanity’s great allied forces losing, slipped out of my head.

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