Volume 9 - Chapter 11 – Again, Elsa Disappears (1/2)

09-11 Again, Elsa Disappears

The conversation between Laojin and Reiko continued.

“So, just we aren’t enough to persuade My Lord, right?”

“That’s correct. After all we’re something Father created, unfortunately we have to accept we don’t have that much influence.”

Both parties seemed to be of one mind.

“So, what are we going to do?”

Laojin asked Reiko.

“I’m reluctant to do this, but let us ask Elsa-san.”

Reiko replied. Looking at her frown, it was a rather difficult decision for Reiko.

“In that case, Reiko-san, please bring Elsa-san from Kunlun Island along with you.”

“Got it. Take care of Father in the meanwhile.”

“Gladly.”

After exchanging such a conversation, Reiko warped to Kunlun Island by herself.

“Good day.”

Reiko called out to them and she entered the large guesthouse where Elsa and company were. It was Jin’s property in the first place so she had no need to hold back, but she was being polite.

“Hello. …Oh my, Reiko-san?”

Mine came and looked a little surprised.

“Hello. As a matter of fact, I have a request regarding Father that I’d like to ask Elsa-san about.”

“Me? What?”

Elsa turned up from behind Mine.

Reiko explained Jin’s current state to the two. Elsa and Mine quietly listened. About how he was attempting to oppose the Unifilers. About how he was conscious of the war. About how he was worried about what he could do…

“He does not seem as happy as before. I am worried about that.”

Reiko concluded and brought the explanation to a finish.

The two stayed silent for a while, and the first one to open her mouth was Mine.

“Jin-sama has, because of what happened to Elsa and then Reinhardt-sama, a grudge with the Unifilers it seems.”

“To be frank, I’m happy that he’s doing it for me. But I wish Jin-nii didn’t push himself too hard.”

Elsa also gave her opinion. Mine continued.

“Surely Jin-sama is losing his composure because he’s chasing after too many things at once, don’t you think?”

Elsa also shared that view.

“I think so too. This too, and that too, I feel like he’s coveting for too many things like that.”

Reiko took some time to think about it, and she got the feeling that what the two said was probably right.

“So, what do you think we should do?”

That was the thing Reiko wanted to know the most.

“He needs a break, don’t you think?”

The one who replied was Mine.

“A break, is it…”

Reiko mumblingly parroted her words, but she seemed to think that was a good idea.

“So, how should I have Father take a break then, I wonder?”

Reiko couldn’t come up with anything.

This time the one who replied was Elsa.

“As long as it’s something fun, I think it’ll be enough.”

“Something fun, is it…”

Once more Reiko could do nothing but mumblingly parrot the words. She appeared to be a little sad. She was probably feeling disappointed as she couldn’t think of that herself.

“In that case, won’t you please ask Father, Elsa-san?”

“Me?”

“Yes. If rather than me Elsa-san asks, then surely Father will have more of a change of pace.”

Elsa sympathized with Reiko’s slightly sad feel and nodded.

“Mm. If you’re fine with me. Please wait a moment.”

Elsa said and went to adjust her clothes. Mine who was left behind said,

“Reiko-san, I think it’s also fine to go somewhere where Jin-sama can feel at ease.”

She gave Reiko her own opinion.

“Somewhere he can feel at ease, is it.”

After hearing that, Reiko thought what could a place where Jin felt at ease be. But before she could finish that thought Elsa came back.

“Sorry for the wait.”

Elsa’s outfit consisted of a deep blue long skirt, a white blouse with a light blue scarf, and the brooch she got from Jin.

For now they were the best clothes Elsa had.

“Mother, see you later.”

“See you.”

After a simple exchange, Elsa used the Warp gate with Reiko.

Once they appeared in the Warp Gate room on the first floor, she was led to the workshop by Reiko.

It was the first time Elsa was in this workshop, and she was curiously looking around at everything.

Back at the workshop, Jin was giving instructions to Laojin who assisted him. Once he noticed that not only Reiko but Elsa too entered the room, he was surprised.

“…And that’s how it is, can I leave the preparations to you, Laojin?”

“Yes, certainly.”

After finishing instructing Laojin, Jin was flustered, turned to Elsa, and,