Chapter 30 (1/2)

Translator(s): s.h.i.+mizuA    Editor(s): Kai    Proofreader(s): Merp-Merp

Note: h.e.l.lo everyone. It’s my first time did the posting, even if i have translated some chapters. So, enjoy the chapter

一 Making A Plan

”Honestly, I don't think that the latch will open even if we continue doing this.”

s.h.i.+zuru murmured when arranging dinner at the table.

With a denim ap.r.o.n atop his suit, he wore a bizarre combination that somehow pleased the eye. His overall appearance was good looking, with slightly droopy eyes as his distinctive feature. Below his right eye there are 3 moles lined up, which Casca once said are 'erotic'.

”I can't believe that a week has pa.s.sed and we still haven't caught him. It has been a long time since I felt such trouble.”

”My beloved, you haven't done anything wrong. In the first place, it's the fault of those two idiots that ruined half the plan.”

”Oi, Ludmilla, Elizabeth. Could at least answer when asked?”

”It wasn't my fault though……”

”―― Ha. Same here, it really sucks. And also, could you not lump me with that idiot Eliza? It's making me want to kill you.”

Lady tried to rea.s.suring s.h.i.+zuru who started to show a self-depreciated smile. Casca was acting like this was someone else's problem, Ludmilla was still ma.s.saging her temples because of hypotension even though it's already time for dinner, and Beth who sneered with her odd eyes half closed.

The 3rd squad members held discussion while having dinner at the hideout. The agenda was the progress of Chopper investigation.

”That reminds me Beth, what's wrong with Eliza?”

”She's holed up inside. That child is running away ’cause she doesn't want to get yelled at, makes me sick.”

She smirked at s.h.i.+zuru's question and poked at her chest with her finger.

The one who could choose to do the personality change was Eliza. So, if she holes up inside, Beth can't do anything.

She sometimes behaves like this ever since they barely escaped from the guards few days ago. Perhaps she was thinking that she would be scolded because of that.

”I'm not really mad about that…… well, she will come out eventually, so give her time.”

”Huh. I wish I could be as easygoing as you s.h.i.+zuru-kun. What nonsense.”

She sneered, threw tantrums, even ridiculed him, and yet she still glanced at him pa.s.sionately. Seeing Beth like that, s.h.i.+zuru smiled wryly and pet her head to calm her.

She s.h.i.+vered a bit when he did that, and shook him off.

”Wha――St, stop it. Don't touch me, do you have a death wish?”

”Of course I don't…… sorry, I didn't meant to make you upset.”

” …… Well, it's not like I hate it.”

It seems that Beth wanted to say something but it turned into a murmur. s.h.i.+zuru tilted his head in a questioning posture, but Beth just turned away and didn't clarify.

When he turned his back, he noticed a sweet aroma coming from Beth.  It was mint, the same perfume that was used by Casca.

” …… Really, it's the worst.”

She muttered so quietly, that even Ludmilla beside her couldn't hear it, and clicked her tongue. Beth cut her meat pie, and bit the lumpy meat.

”So let's discuss how to proceed with the plan.”

s.h.i.+zuru tried to suggest that while scooping his corn potage. Certainly, they had to change their approach since they still haven't come across any clues.

But.

” …… So, how exactly?”

”Hahaha. That's the problem. I don't have any ideas.”