Published at 25th of March 2019 11:13 pm

Chapter 125: THE CHANGING WORLD AND AN ENDING DREAM

While every demi-human silently looked at Farga walking calmly, only maman moved his mouth.

“Farga Elfarshia. His name is famous worldwide, and he’s said to be as powerful as the Ten Heroes of Light, just like his younger sister who’s called the Golden Comet, but the truth is, his real power hasn’t been determined yet. It’s because he hasn’t fought at the Divine Being Continent, so people could only imagine how strong he was from the stories of him subjugating rioting tribes in oceans and mountains, or subjugating a legendary, ancient dragon.” (Yubamensch)

Yeah, exactly, although Farga is famous, no one knows his true power.

It’s because of the reason that maman just stated.

That’s exactly why Sorushi and Toushi’s looks changed from the moment they saw a glimpse of his power.

“Interesting. As I thought, that’s how it should be. I came to play on my day off, and yet I didn’t think I would get so passionate.” (Sorushi)

“I will put all my heart and soul into taking you on so that I don’t disappoint you.” (Toushi)

It’s no longer a game. I felt bloodlust coming from Sorushi and Toushi as if they were trying to kill.

“A~ah, is Farga really okay?” (Velt)

“Who knows. I don’t think I can take them on though~.” (Cleran)

“Will I… win? Will I be able to protect my lord to the end?” (Musashi)

“Their bloodlust is so sharp. I did not think they were this strong.” (Eljiela)

Just like how Sorushi awakened the sleeping dragon, Farga might’ve also awakened them too.

I wonder if we’ll really be able to take on those two monsters……

“Stupid brother.” (Farga)

“Yo.” (Velt)

“I realised something.” (Farga)

“About what?” (Velt)

“Your ability.” (Farga)

This was the first time that Farga chose to give me advice in these ten years that we’ve been together.

“From what I heard when you were getting cocky and talking about your ability, I think you should stop following people’s movements with your eyes. Feel them.” (Farga)

“Hah? What do you mean by that? Feeling instead of seeing, like, that sounds like something that would be in a story.” (Velt)

“No, you should be able to do it. The flow of air going along your body should be able to eloquently tell you everything.” (Farga)

Feel instead of following with my eyes? What am I supposed to feel? The air?

“Your eyes and your reaction speed is only a little better than the average foocking person from my point of view. That’s too slow. But if you’re able to feel people’s breathing, muscle movement and the like through the flow of air, you should be able to react faster than anyone else in this world.” (Farga)

That method sounded too much like an idea from a manga, that I wasn’t even able to think of it.

I certainly have been more aware of the flow of air ever since that battle in the sky world.

So, I’m supposed to feel the air? An oblivious guy like me is supposed to read the air faster than anyone else in the world? You make me laugh.

However, there’s another reason why it’s funny.

“That’s rare of you, Farga. You and Forna were never happy about me wanting to become stronger. Since I don’t have any talent, you said I didn’t need to fight. You two always got so worked up, telling me that you would protect me, ever since I was a kid.” (Velt)

It was like that since I was a kid. As for Forna, although she tried to make me learn magic that I can use in everyday life so that I can pass school, she didn’t try to make me stronger.

These siblings were too reliable, and they always said stuff like, “I’ll protect my stupid brother,” “I will be the one to protect Velt.”

However, despite that, Farga gave me advice for the first time, to make me stronger.

And so, that felt kinda strange.

“Hmph, the situation had changed ever since you were awarded at the Empire and when you defeated one of the Seven Great Demon Kings one-on-one.” (Farga)

“What?” (Velt)

“Stupid brother. You were planning to go to the Divine Being Continent with the incomplete power that you’re conceited about, so I figured that it would be better if I taught you that there’s still a lot more to your power.” (Farga)

True.

I’ve just been repeating the process of getting conceited and then depressed over and over again.

It almost turned into an irreversible situation when I fought against Gyanza.

Rather than growing bit by bit, I should start trying my best to seriously become stronger from here on out.

“I see. Then that boss and the vice-chief are ideal for proving that.” (Velt)

“Yeah. They’re different to Chirotan, who just rampaged as much as he could. They’re demi-humans that have accumulated an astounding amount of training. Brace yourself for it.” (Farga)

This is just futsal, you say? Well for me, it’s turned into a situation where I have to be serious or else.

I slapped my face with both hands, vowed that I won’t lose any more points and faced forward.

“Fufu, interesting! Then I will take you on seriously too.” (Sorushi)

“Come at me, you piece of sheet.” (Farga)

Sorushi started running with the ball. This time, he knew what was coming.

They confronted each other, and although outsiders wouldn’t understand, they somehow fought each other in an imaginary world.

“!” (Sorushi)

“Hou, you’re doing pretty foocking well.” (Farga)

We were at a loss for words.

Even though they didn’t do anything to each other, their cheeks were cut, and blood oozed out from it.

“Wha-, no way!” (Velt)

“They, they damaged each other in real life through an imaginary battle?” (Cleran)

How monstrous are those two?

“Ahh…… incredible.” (Musashi)

Musashi stood in blank amazement in front of the goal and muttered.

“I, I cannot believe a world like that existed………… so they are the residents of the world’s peak, huh……” (Musashi)

Musashi…… she didn’t do anything today, and she wasn’t good, so of course, she was depressed.

She couldn’t hide her shock from seeing this phenomenal sight.

“I, someone like me…… definitely cannot go that far……” (Musashi)

Did her heart just break completely?

However, just as I wondered that……

“Fuh, fufufufu……” (Musashi)

Musashi made a fearless smile.

“What am I being afraid of? I am Musashi. I am lord’s sword and his right-hand man.” (Musashi)

Sometimes, you feel like you fell to the very bottom. However, if you fall with enough momentum, you bounce off the bottom and spring up powerfully.

“No matter how many ladies lord has, he will only have one right arm! As I am that one and only arm, I have to keep going!” (Musashi)

Musashi faced forward. Her sharp, powerful eyes were staring at the ball between Farga and Sorushi.

And then, she jumped in.

“Here I come!” (Musashi)

“Wha-?” (Farga)

“Musashi!” (Sorushi)

A tiger had suddenly thrust itself into a serious fight.

However, that tiger ran through them with a speed that exceeded the reactions of those prodigies and stole the ball from them.

“Si, sis!” (Jubei)

“Tha, that speed right now……” (Benkei)

“Demi-human Agility!” (Ushiwaka)

She became serious and broke through her shell completely.

Musashi!

“Wha~~~t! Gosh, Musashi-chan, who’s bad at sports, stole the ball from them! I couldn’t predict this one! She got the ball with splendid Demi-human Agility!” (Yubamensch)

“Here’s our chance, Musashi-chan, pass it over!” (Cleran)

“We can’t lose either!” (Eljiela)

Cleran and Eljiela immediately started moving with smiles on their faces.

“Transformation, Mist Bird.” (Cleran)

“This is an imitation of Velt-sama, but…… Extrasensory Divine Perception, Random Shoot!” (Eljiela)

Musashi carefully rolled the ball to them. She’s lucky she didn’t miss.

Cleran then produced mist and concealed the ball. In that mist, Eljiela kicked it while using a similar power to mine that manipulated the ball’s trajectory.

“Splendid! These are techniques that aren’t in the world of the wilderness! A mixture of different abilities being used to make a combination shoot!” (Yubamensch)

“Like, that’s actually cray-cray! They’re all seriously awakening!” (Althea)

They’re trying to hide the ball in mist while also changing the trajectory of it to drive it into the opponent’s goal.

How about that? However, we can’t forget that their team’s goalkeeper is Toushi.

“Splendid. However, I will not lose either.” (Toushi)

He saw through it!

“He stopped iiiiiiiiiit! No way, Toushi-chan blocked it with a punch!” (Yubamensch)

“Like, how did he do that? Does he seriously have that kinda mind’s eye thing?” (Althea)

That’s what Farga wants from me.

Don’t look, feel.

“I’m, I’m not going to lose either, even if it’s to death!” (Jubei)

“I swear by the name of the Shinsengumi!” (Benkei)

“We can’t just keep relying on the boss and the vice-chief!” (Ushiwaka)

The three girls took the ball that Toushi punched away and started doing their golden trio passing again.

Now then, it’s my turn to shine.

“They going for a counterattack now!” (Yubamensch)

“Asakura! You better stop this one or it’s going to be pretty bad, y’know?” (Althea)

Don’t worry, Biyama. I’ll stop it.

“Come at me, you midgets.” (Velt)

Feel it. The flow of the ball, the flow of air, the air in this whole futsal venue.

Feel each and every breath, and don’t miss any movements they make with their muscles.

Then what? In my mind, a precognition-like image rose up.

It felt like a flash of electricity ran through my body.

Before I could even think, my body moved on its own and……

“““Trinity Triple Shoot!””” (Jubei, Benkei & Ushiwaka)

“Ahh…… I kinda get it.” (Velt)

I was able to go to the destination of the ball before it was even hit, killed the impact perfectly and caught it with one hand without letting go of it, even though it was a shot that my eyes wouldn’t have been able to keep up with.

“Kuhahahaha, looks like even when there are three of you lolis, you still couldn’t satisfy me.” (Velt)

My heart danced at the fact that felt like I had climbed another step on the staircase.

“Thi, this one was stopped too! There is an exchange of super plays being made one after the other! Despite the score difference, both sides are making an excellent effort, making the match more and more exciting!” (Yubamensch)

“Holy! Like, this totes isn’t futsal anymore! All I can say is just, wow!” (Althea)

And then what?

While each of us was awakening in this match, a change had visited the venue.

“Oh, ohh, wo, wow.” (Demi-human)

“Ye, yeah.” (Demi-human)

“Both of them…… are just amazing……” (Demi-human)

Eventually, after more and more honest words came out……

―――――Clap clap clap clap

Even though we’re still in the middle of a game, they gradually started clapping to praise both teams.

“Ah? What’s going on?” (Velt)

“Ahahahaha, you guys really are amazing.” (Sorushi)

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

“I think I understand why the chief and the adviser decided to bet on you guys.” (Sorushi)

Of course, we were bewildered too, but Sorushi smiled as he looked at us.

“It’s annoying, but despite how physically strong us demi-humans are compared to humans and demons, we’re quite simple-minded too. That’s why simple things can make us hate people, believe in people and cause strife too. But you know, that’s exactly why we say something is amazing when we honestly think it’s amazing. Even if the person we think is amazing is a human or a demon.” (Sorushi)

I didn’t fully understand what he meant by that.

However, it seems a few people here had a different impression.

“I have a hunch.” (Yubamensch)

“What’s wrong, maman?” (Althea)

“This world might start changing for your generation.” (Yubamensch)

Maman had a hunch that the world would change.

It seems like there were people here who thought the same thing too.

Maman talked about that happily, but also somewhat painfully.

However……

“But that’s exactly why I won’t forgive them. Those groups that try to intrude on this wonderful time.” (Yubamensch)

“Maman?” (Althea)

What’s happening?

Then, maman hung her head down.

“Reporting!!!!!!!!” (?)

That came from the half-fishman guard that lead us to this city.

He’s so flustered that he even ignored the rule of wearing a uniform in this town, and shouted without any notice.

“Ju, just now, several warships invaded the beach, ignoring our envelopment and warnings! They are the infamous organisation called Love and Money!” (Half-fishman)

That was also the moment when my dream-like, peaceful time ended.

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