Chapter 147 (1/2)

Chapter 147

Translator: Kureha

Editor: [QueenieZhuz]

In the afternoon, I was able to take the shift off. Satsuki-san told me that the other two workers would be more than enough to keep the shop running. So, Arge and Suguha-chan have agreed to show me around Sakuranomiya.

Ever since I have wondered myself into this universe, I was too busy getting used to my new routine. So, I haven’t had the chance to look around the town yet.

「Since Lava-san has come to this universe, I really want you to enjoy your life here.」

Suguha-chan’s beast ears twitched excitedly, as she impatiently ran ahead of Arge and I, dragging the two of us by the arm.

On our way, we met up with Felnote-san, who was living away from Café May.

「How have you been Lava-san? Have you gotten used to the lifestyle in this universe?」

When we first met, her hostility was so overwhelming that I was frightened of her. However, now that the misunderstanding has been cleared, I have realised that she is very kind and caring.

As usual, she had her brown hair tied up to the side. Overall, she was very slender but her slopy limbs gave her a very feminine appearance. Also, Felnote-san, being a very compassionate person, will check up on people occasionally, like she has done with me right now.

Since I have never been close with a knight type of person, becoming acquainted with Felnote-san was something very new to me.

「I have, everyone has been very kind to me so things have been turning out pretty well. Thank you for asking, Felnote-san.」

「No problem, it’s good to hear that you’re making yourself feel at home in this universe. You sure did amaze me the last time I visited the café. You looked like you have been working there for years.」

Her purple and yellow irises gave a soft, soothing gaze. However, her smile haltered a little, as she seemed to have remembered something.

「By the way, don’t you think that maid outfit really suited Arge? … She looked like a fairy with her silver hair contrasting against the dark navy dress. It was so adorable when she was blushing bright red.」

「Felnote-san」

Felnote-san was explaining with a very joyful smile but turned around and froze on the spot as she heard Arge call out her name.

Arge, whose face was as red as a tomato, stared at the ground and spoke in a very quiet tone.

「Please don’t talk about that time while I’m around…」

「Pfft!」

Felnote-san tried to hold back her laughter, but she ended up letting it burst out. A moment later, she collapsed on the grounding laughing.

「Are, are you okay?」

「Arge, haven’t you gotten girlier recently? When did you learn to act bashful like that? I’m starting to worry for you…!?」

For a moment, I was worried about them. But after hearing Felnote-san speak, the worry turned into awkwardness.

But I have to admit, it was kind of cute seeing Arge act like that. Especially since her expression rarely changes.

Though I was a little set back by Felnote-san’s reaction, it did remind me of Nectar. So, at the same time, I felt like I was back in my other universe.

…Maye, Nectar is starting to have some effect on me as well.

As I gave a weak smile at the thought, Suguha-chan jumped in between Areg and Felnote-san.

「Come on Arge-san, Lava-san, the sun’s going to set if we keep up this pace. Let’s go sightseeing!」

「Hey, I’m coming as well you know? I have made the golden sightseeing route with all my researches.」

As Suguha-chan started to walk off, grabbing Arge and I by our hands, Felnote-san caught up with us from behind.

Seeing them like that, it looked like they disliked each other on the surface. However, there was a hint of fondness between the two.

So, quietly, I turned to Arge who was getting dragged along with me and asked.

「Are Suguha-chan and Felnote-san…」

「Yes, they are very close friends.」

「「As if!」」

When the two of them confronted at the same time, I couldn’t help it but burst out laughing.

Like that, the golden sightseeing route which Felnote-san have searched through the magazines has begun.

At one point, we came across a medieval-style castle which was surrounded by four sturdy towers. Suguha-chan and Arge gave an odd expression at the castle, but apart from that, we had fun sightseeing around the town together.

Finally, we came to an open field which according to Felnote-san, is the most recommended spot in Sakuranomiya. When we got there, my breathe was taken by the amazing view.

Pale pink petals and lovely soft scent floated down from the trees along with the gentle wind.

Everything in this universe has been a surprise to me. But this scenery was the most unexpected.

「It’s, it’s cherry blossoms…」

This familiar view, this very nostalgic view of a field lined up with fully bloomed cherry blossom trees was spread out in front of me.

I froze on the spot completely speechless. Who knew I would get to see these unique flowers again?

「Lava-san, is something wrong?」

「oh, er, um. It’s just, this makes me feel very nostalgic.」

I snapped out of my thoughts as I heard Felnote-san’s voice. When I replied in a very shaky voice, she softly narrowed her purple and yellow irises.

「I see, I’m glad you liked it. Well, we will go and buy something to eat. 」

「I will accompany you! Lava-san, Arge-san please wait here.」

As I waved at Felnote-san and Suguha-chan who walked off happily, I looked back up at the cherry blossoms.

I didn’t think the name Sakuranomiya was actually suggesting the cherry blossoms. But I’m glad I got to see them again. 1

In my past life, I only saw them as the common, pretty looking flowers. But now, my heart was filled with nostalgia.

「Lava-san, you know these flowers?」

I was surprised when Arge asked me that question.

No offence to her but she is the type of girl who falls asleep the moment she is given an opportunity.

But right now, Arge was giving me a curious gaze. Her bright red eyes not showing a hint of weariness.

「A long time ago, I used to live in an area where flowers like these were planted everywhere.」

It’s about my past life but the wording is all that matters.

「Because they bloom when there was a lot going on, we even had sayings like Blossoms Bloom or Blossoms Fall. It’s like these flowers were part of our lives.」

As I continued talking in a nostalgic tone, Arge widened her eyes with surprise.

「Blossoms Bloom as in passing the entrance exam and Blossoms Fall as in failing the exam?」

「Yeah. Wait, how do you…?」

Sayings are usually very specific to that culture. So, usually, you need to have a good understanding of its culture to understand it.

However, Arge guessed the meaning instantly. Which made me question something.

Actually, now that I think about it before we ate our food, Arge said 「Thanks for the food」but Suguha-chan or Felnote-san didn’t say anything.

Could she be …

Could it be…

When I tried to ask her, my super sensitive hearing picked up someone’s scream.

Not even a moment later, a strong gust of wind blew through the field. When I looked up, I saw something flying through the sky with its wings spread out wide.

The creature’s body was covered in black scales, had a long neck and a beautiful, long tail. Undoubtedly, this creature was a dragon.

People who have come for flower watching has run past us as we stood up.

「It’s a Yugdrasil class dragon. Its sighting was reported to Sakuranomiya the day I met you. I was helping out with the investigation to see if the sighting was true or not.」

A dragon with black scales. It had the same characteristics as me.

However, they appeared to be more menacing and its surface looked very rough.

On top of that, it had an odd presence to it or ugh, I can’t think of a good word for it…

But seeing this dragon, I now understood why the two girls glared at me so fiercely on the first day.

「I see, they do look similar…」

「Not at all.」

I was about to make a comment but Arge casually cut in before I could finish the sentence. I was shocked at first but felt a little bashful at what she has said.

As someone who has been misunderstood for a long time, it feels nice to hear something like that.

「Gyaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!」

However, while we were standing around, the dragon breathed out a liquid looking mist along with an ear-piercing screech.

Although the mist didn’t seem to be forceful, the cherry blossom which was swallowed by the mist shed all of its flowers and tilted down. I was shocked by this sight.

The mist itself didn’t appear to be strong. However, the blossoms which were swallowed by the mist have shed all of its flowers and its bark have wilted down.

The people who have come for flower watching started to collapse on the ground the moment they inhaled the mist.

The sweet scent of the flowers was now getting overtaken by the rotting stench coming from the mist.

「It’s poison!」

I started to get irritated as I saw the field quickly turn into scenery from hell.

I don’t know what intentions this dragon has. But if we don’t act now, it’s going to destroy Sakuranomiya.

The people from the cafe who have warmly welcomed me are going to get hurt.

I can’t use mage craft in this universe, but I could perform wizardry.

I have four strong legs and a pair of wings which will not lose against that poison dragon.

However, in front of me were some people who were suffering from the symptoms of the poison.

Which one should I prioritize?

While I was hesitating, the silver-haired girl dashed in front of me.

「It was such a perfect environment to take a nap… purify.」

Along with her crystal-clear voice, a form of magic came out and it rapidly spread across the field.

Suddenly, the dark mist of poison was blown away. The people who were collapsed on the ground were starting to regain their strength, and the blossoms were regaining its liveliness.

As Arge performed the cheap magic.. or as they called it wizardry, I reluctantly stared at her serious expression.

It was a small change, but her red eyes seemed to ignite with passion.

「I’ll take care of the people. Lava-san, could you please…」

「On it, I’ll get rid of it in a second!」

「Hyan!?」

When I dispelled my human form, I accidentally knocked Arge down to the ground.

So, she’s wearing white. I’m sorry Arge.