Vol 8 Chapter 5 (1/2)

Chapter 5 - World is not enough - The Daily Life of

Kusanagi G.o.dou

Part 1

Kusanagi G.o.dou was a guy who did not have any unspeakable secrets in

his private life.

No lovers that had to be hidden from friends, nor any fetishes that could

not be made publicly known. There were also no secrets regarding his

birth.

That is why when Mariya Hikari had asked him, he had immediately

answered.

”Umm, Onii-sama. You've mentioned before that you occasionally work

part-time, what kind of job is it?”

”I do a few of them, but all of them are normal - ”

It was a comfortable autumn Sat.u.r.day morning.

Kusanagi G.o.dou, before heading for his part-time job at noon, had paid a

visit to Nanao Shrine.

By chance, his workplace was Toranomon. He had some time to kill before

reporting to work, and anyway, he would be able to meet the Mariya sisters

if he went to the shrine grounds.

”Physical work, customer service, behind-the-scenes support for example,

just some simple work.”

G.o.dou recalled the past jobs that he had done.

Among those, were also jobs that were a little specialized. But in truth,

after trying them out, he found that they were also rather normal. Of

course, this was all in the context of part-time jobs.

It would be really troublesome if he had to explain and elaborate further

upon those points.

”Your workplace is around here today, right? What kind is it exactly?”

The one who asked him was Yuri.

Her gesture of gently leaning her head to the side, really resembled that of

an elegant ojou-sama.

”An acquaintance of my grandfather and my deceased grandmother owns

an old bookstore around these parts. Normally they use light truck for

logistics purposes, but they are not able to do so due to a hip injury.

Because of that, I've been asked to help out.”

In actual fact, though it may be called a 'job', the wage was minimal.

Rather, because it was his grandparent's acquaintance, G.o.dou had not

cared much about the monetary rewards, and promised to lend his aid.

Even so, it was better than nothing.

Like this, he could broaden his connections, who could possibly then

introduce more part-time jobs to him or help him out when he is in a pinch.

For example, during the summer this year, the multiple jobs that he had

worked at to save up for his trip to Sardinia had been from these

connections he had made.

Even on the magic side, as a Campione, G.o.dou had been helped many

times by Erica, Yuri, Liliana and Ena, they were reliable friends and

connections.

Once again, G.o.dou felt that these connections were extremely important to

him.

”Actually, I've never had a part-time job before.”

Yuri said, somewhat shyly.

”But, don't you work here at the shrine?”

”That is merely my duty as a hime-miko.... it's just that, I'm a little envious.”

The beautiful hime-miko confessed.

Befitting of a Yamato Nades.h.i.+ko like sheltered young lady, perhaps this

was one of her modest wishes.

Understanding her point of view, G.o.dou could not help but smile, and Yuri

returned his smile with her own quietly. Like this, the two of them

exchanged smiles.

”Ah. Then this time, why don't you tag along and work along with

Onii-sama, Onee-chan?”

The one who had abruptly suggested that, was none other than Hikari.

”On your first part-time job, you get to spend more time together with

Onii-sama, isn't that a good thing? At a family restaurant or any other

eatery, for example, wouldn't that be nice? And then, I'll drop by, and keep

Onii-sama company!”

”Hikari! Don't just say whatever you like.”

The elder sister rebuked the young sister. However, she looked at G.o.dou

with an air of nervousness.

”Ah - ... I see. A part-time job, together with Mariya, huh...”

”S-sorry about that, G.o.dou-san. Hikari had said something irresponsible. -

B-but.”

Yuri faltered, looking embarra.s.sed, and her expression was very cute.

”If, it is possible, that there was such an opportunity, of course I would not

be opposed to experiencing something new... W-what do you think?”

Working part-time with this ojou-sama.

It wouldn't be too - No, this might become a very enjoyable event.

Just as G.o.dou wanted to say [Then this time's a good opportunity], he

noticed something.

”Come to think of it, the work I'm doing, it's not suited for a girl at all.”

”Aah, is it a job that only men can do?”

”No, although the job is not strictly men-only, it's just that the job is ill-suited

for a girl to do.”

While answering Hikari, G.o.dou scratched his head.

Although the tasks of this job were normal, it would be awkward to ask Yuri

to join him. As he thought, he had to think this through.

”The [normal] that you've mentioned, cannot even be fundamentally

believed.”

It was past ten o'clock in the evening.

Finis.h.i.+ng his work, G.o.dou had returned to his home, located in the

shopping street of the third district of Nezu.

He had run into the daughter of the sus.h.i.+ bar's owner, his childhood friend

Tokunaga Asuka, on his way back who had told him this.

That was out of the blue. To have described me as someone without

any common sense.”

G.o.dou responded dishearteningly.

Being told something like that, as the first thing upon meeting. Expectedly,

he was annoyed.

”You know, if you are asked [What have you been doing up till now?], you

should say [a part-time job at an old bookstore]. And if I asked [what kind

of job? Hmm. How much do they pay?], to which you should reply [moving

a large amount of old books in half a day, for 3000 yen]. For [Isn't that too

little!?], it should be [That's not the case at all. Isn't that normal?].”

Outspokenly, Asuka energetically continued.

Though her features were a little fierce, she was quite the pretty young girl.

Her long-hair had twin-pigtails sprouting out from both sides. This was a

hairstyle that she had had for the longest time.

While his childhood friend was taking a breather, G.o.dou took the chance

to interject.

”I, didn't particularly say anything strange, did I?”

”It was strange.”

He was instantly struck down.

Part 2

The next day after that kind of incident had happened, a Sunday.

The usual gatherings of the Kusanagi household were usually comprised

of G.o.dou, his sister s.h.i.+zuka + their grandfather, just the three of them. The

mother was very busy with her work and private affairs and hence was

often absent, whereas the father, after the divorce, had separated from the

household.

However, the lunch that day was a tad more crowded than usual.

The rarely present parents - were not here, but rather it was a sudden

addition of three people.

”Uwa -, this ham is great - !”

Gobbling down the thick ham steak, Kouzuki Sakura complimented.

Because the ham that was used was of high quality, not much skill was

needed to bring out the outstanding taste in it.

”This is something Mayo had brought back. That child doesn't eat at home

very often, isn't that such a waste? Today, it's good that I could let

Sakura-chan and you all have a taste of it.”

The person who had said that in a gentle tone, and who also prepared the

ham, was Kusanagi Ichirou.

He was not someone who would obligingly interfere in the affairs of others.

However, he would casually lend his aid to others, this was his forte.

These traits were displayed through his expressions and tone.

”By the way, Sakura-chan. Coming here today, did you have anything you

needed from our G.o.dou?”

”Nope. I was coincidentally free, so I dropped by. Recently, my friend

Fuyuhime-chan had also said that she wasn't busy with anything, and if I'm

feeling lonely, I can always pay G.o.doh-kun, s.h.i.+zuka-chan and Grandpa a

visit, and I like you guys, too.”

”Is that so? That's good to hear. Ah, if you'd like, we also have some pretty

good cheese.”

”Eh, really!? Ufufu, somehow it seems like a dinner party, the menu Father

has when having wine!”

Grandfather and Sakura were chatting together harmoniously.

Since the start of September, his cousin Sakura had been visiting the

Kusanagi household frequently.

The siblings G.o.dou and s.h.i.+zuka need not be mentioned, but even the

grandfather had been nonchalantly watching over this relative's young girl,

and helping her out.

Just a little bit more, if it were someone with an ordinary way of life,

huh.”

G.o.dou murmured to himself, softly.

However, someone heard him. s.h.i.+zuka, who was seated directly next to

him, did.

Though I fully agree, the shelves in Onii-chan's heart are easily

capable of storing staggering amounts. Directly throwing various things

out, or drawing them in.”

”.... What are you trying to say? Don't describe your big brother as some

strange guy.”

” Hmph. Onii-chan is plenty strange, as a perso - n.”

The siblings whispered to each other.

Though the little sister liked to nag, and the older brother did not

understand his sister, the two of them got along very well.

On an unrelated note, what Sakura had said earlier, the comment [seems

like a dinner party], was absolutely correct.

Today's lunch, with the smoked ham and sausages, and the cheese

imported from overseas, were all [tributes] to the mother Kusanagi Mayo,

which she had brought back home. Together, with wine and brandy of

famous brands....

These had all been gifts from men, a true display of her t.i.tle as [Femme

Fatale].

Furthermore, the father Genzou had sent picture postcards addressed to

the siblings.

Though it did not state what he had been up to, it had been sent from the

southern hemisphere, from Cape Town. Upon it was written [Wherever I

go, I wander, lost. But I will always be here, friends]. No one had

understood what he meant by that.

”Father, what kind of person is he exactly... ?”

Reading the postcard that was left on the table, Liliana murmured to

herself.

”I have a feeling that there is some kind of message behind it.... but to the

inexperienced me, I am unable to decipher even a single bit of it as of

now.”

”It's fine. Because even we don't understand it.”

”Anyway he's someone who only thinks about acting cool. You don't have

to care about it.”

The siblings instantly responded, to which Liliana responded with a,

”Huh?”.

Her silver hair tied in a ponytail, the fairy-like East European bishoujo.

Structurally altered it may have been, but with the pure j.a.panese style of

the Kusanagi house, she could not have been said to look in place with it.

However, recently, because of her incessant coming in and out of the

house, the feeling of being out of place has all but disappeared.

”But, Onii-chan has levelled up greatly, too.”

In the Kusanagi house's living room. Everyone was encircled around the

dining table. G.o.dou was sandwiched between his sister on the right, and

Liliana on his left -

While looking cynically at G.o.dou's position, s.h.i.+zuka murmured.

”Openly bringing back one of the girlfriends to have lunch with the other

members of the family. Did Grandpa even do something of this level in the

past?”

”You idiot. Since when did you get all these weird misunderstandings?”

”Kusanagi G.o.dou. I cannot agree with your verbal abuse to your

blood-related kin. Though that may be the case, it is the truth that

s.h.i.+zuka-san has some improper impressions of the situation.”

Against s.h.i.+zuka's cynicism, G.o.dou and Liliana did a combination

retaliation.

In the first place, their grandfather had not brought back many females with

whom he shared an intimate relations.h.i.+p to the house, because of his

guilty conscience. Please do not compare me with him.

If you are planning on explaining yourself, I'll listen.”

”Explain? I'm not going to do that. Liliana and I, as previously said, we just

get along really well, it'll be good if you think of us as good pals. Because

it's that kind of relations.h.i.+p, coming to the house and meeting with the

family is normal, isn't it?”

”Yes, like the two inseparable wings of a bird, we will not part ways from

each other.”

A splendid coordination. The breaths were closely synchronized with each

other's.

Tightly following the direction of his gaze, to inform him of immediate

problems, and offering her advice. Of course, also following up with

appropriate actions, bringing a decisive force to the frontlines.

To the team commander, to the King, Liliana might be the perfect aide.

Recently, that was what G.o.dou had thought.

”Because it is completely natural for us to be together, I do not even have

the slightest bit of guilty conscience about it. Our thoughts are pure. On the

contrary, for thinking that we have an immoral relations.h.i.+p, isn't

s.h.i.+zuka-san the one with improper cognizance? Do understand this.... Ah,

that reminds me.”

Liliana suddenly whispered to G.o.dou.

”This coming Monday, let us use the ingredients that I have been given to

prepare lunch. I'll handle Mariya Yuri, and as for Erica - I'll have Karen

inform Arianna who prepares her meals. Once in a while, please have a

taste of my very own personal handmade dishes.”

Liliana's cheeks were slightly reddened, softly speaking as though she

were telling a secret.

That innocence and gallantry combined, looked really cute.

Regarding the ingredients, that referred to their grandfather at roughly an

hour ago, he had told the frequently visiting Liliana, These are some

souvenirs', and had given her some of the tributes meant for the mother.

The silver-haired knight had changed from before; she no longer tried to

obtain leaders.h.i.+p over the kitchen of the Kusanagi household.

Already, she had become more gentle, a girl who made others feel good

with her presence - she would surely become a good wife and a good

mother, G.o.dou thought so vaguely.

”Hmm. I got it, I'll be looking forward to it.”

”Yes, please do.”

”Ugh, ku - h. Furthermore, before the family, to the extent of openly

discussing the management of his circle of girlfriends!”

”Fufufufu. G.o.doh-kun sure gets along well with everyone, it seems so fun!”

While s.h.i.+zuka was at a loss for words, Sakura smiled cheerfully.

In addition, about one month back, G.o.dou had explained [Liliana had

returned to Milan because of some circ.u.mstances with her family!] to his

cousin.

However, their abrupt meeting once again caused G.o.dou and Liliana to be

fl.u.s.tered, but Sakura had regarded it absent-mindedly.

”I, due to certain changes in various circ.u.mstances, have once again

returned to j.a.pan!”

”Ah, I see -. Again, I'll be in your care - ”

In response to their sloppy ad-libbing, the overwhelmingly beautiful hearted

cousin had accepted it with a smile.

It seems Liliana too, had understood how to handle Sakura. Even if she

continued to pester them with a [I want you to teach me magic ~], they

would be able to brush it off skillfully.

Although it's always like this, this household sure is lively, isn't it....”

The childhood friend Tokunaga Asuka murmured to herself softly.

Yes, there were three guests today. And the third guest was Asuka.

”Though it's not that there are any noisy people in particular, but everytime

this house leaves me feeling at ease Really, I can't decide whether I'm

for or against this.”

The sus.h.i.+ bar that the Tokunaga house managed was named [Toku

Sus.h.i.+].

The lady boss (Asuka's mother) had sent their daughter here to deliver

some things.

It would not be good if they were only to accept the superbly self-prepared,

seasoned quality lean meat tuna from the sus.h.i.+ bar owners.

Hence they invited Asuka to join them in the living room, and gave her

some souvenirs as well.

”Well -, as I thought I'm kind of an ordinary person although one-on-one

I can deal with G.o.dou and Grandpa pretty well, but the entire Kusanagi

family, if you get along that well with each other, the situation looks really

terrible. Somehow, s.h.i.+zuka-chan too, is letting her inner willfulness out.”

Quietly observing the members inside the living room, Asuka said

earnestly.

Even though she was always so aggressive, this girl could only be

stupefied before the entire spectacle of the Kusanagi family. Earlier when

they had asked her the reason, she instantly replied [I'm tired].

”Wh!? Don't describe me as if I'm the same as the other Kusanagi family

members!”

”H-mm. How should I say this -, it looks like Aunt Mayo's blood runs rather

deep, eh - ”

While countering s.h.i.+zuka's comment, Asuka seemingly brilliantly looked at

Liliana, and after that, her gaze turned towards the Kusanagi siblings'

cousin, Sakura.

”Could it be possible, that perhaps the ones who will remain by G.o.dou's

side in the end would be these....”

In a whisper, a mysterious a.s.sessment escaped her lips.

The person in question, Sakura, with a smiling face, spoke out towards

G.o.dou.

”Hey -, G.o.doh-kun. This coming week, do you happen to be free!? We

haven't met up with Fuyuhime-chan in a long time, and for sure this time, I

want to pa.s.s her the letter. I also want to go out together with G.o.doh-kun.

Ah, if it's ok, how about bringing Liliana-san and your other friends from

school? If everyone goes together, I think it'll be fun, surely.”

Part 3

Even on a Sunday night, G.o.dou was working a part-time job.

The place was somewhere in the vicinity of Ameyoko, in Ueno.

Restaurants, bars, pac.h.i.n.ko parlors, capsule hotels and saunas were

concentrated in this lively area.

A bustling street, full of peculiar dubiousness and energy.

Today's part-time job was 'a little special'. When the sun was setting,

G.o.dou had entered an unpleasant-looking multi-tenant building's fifth floor,

the bar named [three backs].

It did not particularly have a members.h.i.+p system.

However, it was filled with only regular customers, and it was a shop

first-time customers hardly ever came to.

The shopkeeper, who was also the bartender, had said [Although it's a

modest business, some way or another I can make a living], with no

intention of modifying his quiet business style.

Before the operating hours of this hiding place-like bar, G.o.dou entered the

establishment, and changed his clothes.

It was a shop with neither an office nor a backyard. In the interior of the

shop before it opened for business, he hurriedly changed into a white s.h.i.+rt

and put on a necktie, and then wore his vest. Just like a bartender.

”Well then, I'll start with the cleaning.”

”Ok, I'm counting on you. Ah, once you're done, help me out with the

stocking preparations.”

Upon hearing G.o.dou's voice, the shopkeeper-bartender, Yanagi-san said.

He was in his mid-thirties. A slim, good-looking man.

His skill as a bartender was extraordinary, but his cooking abilities that he

had picked up as a hobby were also marvelous.

Kusanagi G.o.dou's employer. That was the profile of Yanagi-san.

”Yes.... Unusual, isn't it. Even though you had an appointment today, you

still came?”

Always, while Yanagi-san was still doing the cooking preparations, G.o.dou

would finish with the cleaning.

That was how the routine went before opening hours.

”Was that an appointment? Earlier, I received a mail on my cellphone from

Daka-san, saying Today I want to eat paella. And seafood pizza. I'm

counting on you'. And also some requests from other regular patrons, for

things that weren't on our menu.”

While making a bitter smile, Yanagi-san took out the ingredients from the

supermarket bag.

Normally, this kind of shop would not serve food made with all the chef's

might. Bars, were places where liquor was enjoyed, to the utmost....

That was his stance on it.

However, Yanagi-san's regular patrons, made many requests for dishes

that were not on the menu.

Due to it being a Western style bar, it seems they ended up making a

Western style meal menu, with wine and the like. One would expect that if

j.a.panese style and Chinese style meals were requested, they would be

rejected.

”And because of that, we're going to be busier than usual. I'm relying on

your help.”

Yanagi-san would not raise his voice in any way, he was a kind employer.

Actually, he was a friend of his mother. Before the summer vacation,

G.o.dou who had been searching for a part-time job had asked his mother,

'Is there anything nice you could recommend? ', and then, with a, 'I have

an acquaintance who doesn't mind minors, though their schedule is

irregular, as long as they are willing', he was introduced.

Still, even while he was thinking that it would be impossible for a high

school student, he went for the interview -

”By the way Yanagi-san, why did you hire someone like me?”

”Basically, I've been managing this shop somehow by myself. A child who

wants to seriously become a bartender, I do not plan nor have the

allowance of taking one as a full-time apprentice. And thus, I just needed

someone who would help out when things looked busy. Furthermore - ”

Yanagi-san was probably, not just a kind person.

When he had overwritten the resume that G.o.dou had brought, by changing

the age to above eighteen, and said 'You, I'll employ you', during that time

G.o.dou had understood this.

”I thought that it'd be a little nice, for a naive and obedient boy to be

working at my side... Probably, you've caused me to forget about my

fatigue and tiredness more than I thought you would. Fufufu, just stay as

your densely unaware self, that's G.o.dou-kun's virtue after all.”

Well, occasionally he murmurs some weird things.

Perhaps, like the regular customer Hideko-san who had once said, 'Shop

manager, you definitely do swing that way, right^Your behaviour is just too

amorous!'.

That might be the case. However, G.o.dou was not too concerned about it.

This part-time job's terms and pay were good, and basically he liked

Yanagi-san, and also the shop's regular patrons too. If that was the case,

he was plenty satisfied.

There were both pros and cons.

Depending on the case, sometimes a little rule-bending was OK.

While exhibiting those traits unconsciously, G.o.dou went about the

part-time job's ch.o.r.es today.

Once again, working here had brought about other business and

encounters for him. As he thought, quitting the job would be regrettable,

due to the little feelings of guilt.

”G.o.doh-chan, could I count on you to be our support for gra.s.s-lot baseball

next time?”, ”I'm planning on going in to the depths of Mt. Ontake,

harvesting herbs. I'll pay you a part-time job's wage so help us out?” ,

”Next month, there's a wine-tasting event. Let's all go. Shop manager and

G.o.doh-chan, let's go together!”, ”Hey, I need a lot of manpower for next

week's inventory count. You did say you were looking for a part-time job!?”,

”With the source of Tonegawa river in mind, I have a rigorous programme

planned out.... I'm looking for men with confidence in their physical

abilities.”, ”Although I can't give you payment in kind, but the display and

sales of new products event next time, come and be a salesperson for

me.”

Among others. A non-stop exchange at the bar's counter.

While helping Yanagi-san out by polis.h.i.+ng the gla.s.s, setting up the liquor

bottles, was.h.i.+ng the tableware, various voices were calling out to him.

Before, G.o.dou had said, 'Please introduce me to any good part-time jobs

you know', to the regular patrons.

Afterwards, before he realized it, he was well-known amongst the regular

patrons as, [a young man with good physical strength who will not slack

off, with excessively high adaptability and was currently in the middle of

looking for part-time employment].

Nowadays, more than half of G.o.dou's part-time jobs were introduced to

him from here.

Well, although there were other things introduced besides part-time jobs,

seemingly interesting offers did turn up from time to time.

Although Kusanagi G.o.dou thought of himself as a tough person,

sometimes he just wanted to forget about school and his life as a devil king

Campione, and to take a break from that life.

Thus, the work for the day ended.

After the operating hours, the bar was cleaned and tidied up.

The time was approaching twelve midnight. Just a little bit more and the

date on the calendar would change to Monday.

Usually after closing shop, he would be treated to a meal. However, they

had cooked up a lot, and there were not many ingredients left.

And hence, after bidding goodbye to Yanagi-san who was doing the

accounts at the register, G.o.dou excused himself.

I'll go home after eating something, maybe even ramen.

Come to think of it, his baseball mate Rui had said to him, 'If it's ok with

you, after your part-time job, there's an interesting festival float event

happening, wanna try going? We'll invite Miura-kun and Nakayama-kun

too. All of us live around this area anyway', as an invitation.

Anyhow about today, it would be fine if he just said something next week

While considering that, G.o.dou got onto his mountain bike, and set out for

Kasuga street.

Pa.s.sing through Ueno Okachimachi and heading in the direction of

Yunos.h.i.+ma, on the way back to the 3rd district of Nezu, which was parallel

to s.h.i.+n.o.bazu street. The standard regular route. A road he was very

familiar with from commuting to work, back and forth.

However.

Today, some guys that he was unacquainted with, were obstructing his

path.

There were three of them. All of them, were dressed in a bizarre fas.h.i.+on.

Covered in yellow overalls from top to bottom - was that a track suit?

He had seen this long ago in the past, and he recalled a movie starring a

great kungfu star^ 1 l Also, another action movie^ included a blond beauty

wielding a j.a.panese sword who was seeking revenge.

G.o.dou could not make out the trio's faces. He was made to think of

cla.s.sical Chinese opera, as their faces were besmeared with queer

make-up.

HOOOAAAAaaaaaa

An ominous breath, escaped from the trio's throats.

And then, these guys took a strange Kenpou-like stance.

Right before Kusanagi G.o.dou, they were glaring at him. Within their eyes

dwelled hostility and bloodthirst. I see - this is an ambush, and

furthermore, an attack under the cover of darkness.

Understanding the circ.u.mstances, G.o.dou stopped his bike.

Part 4

”If you have something to say to me, I'll listen to you just this once.”

G.o.dou, still mounted on his mountain bike, called out to the queer trio.

He was outnumbered. G.o.dou did not want to throw away his superiority in

mobility... While calmly considering these factors, he found the situation

becoming more and more unpleasant.

The feeling of incurring someone's enmity, is... Well, although whether

there is or isn't is a delicate issue, even if it's a grudge, threat or grievance,

I don't feel like running away from these guys who seem like they have

something to say.

As one would expect, a disturbance to that extent had been raised.

Which is why, he had to make a calm appeal firstly.

- However, the trio did not reply.

s.h.i.+AAAAaaaaa! FUOOoooooO! HeeeyyaaaaM

Once again, an ominous breath escaped, followed by a yell. It was like the

cry of some strange bird.

No room for negotiation, huh. Dangerous tools were grasped in their

hands. Hemp rope, handcuffs, and then, a syringe filled with fluid.

Could it be, that they intended on capturing Kusanagi G.o.dou?

The moment he noticed that, he had already stepped on the pedal of his

mountain bike.

In one breath, he accelerated. Throwing himself straight into the trio's

midst, at the guy in the middle!

The queer trio faltered before the sudden a.s.sault, and scattered left and

right in a hurry.

Into whatever s.p.a.ce he could, he charged in on his mountain bike. Further

acceleration. The trio's barring his path, were easily breached.

It had turned out to be much faster than G.o.dou expected, and he felt it was

anti-climatic.

However, he quickly changed his opinion.

Those guys gave chase with immense speed from behind him. The trio

were riding granny bikes that were meant for use on the streets, and were

pedaling with all their might!

What G.o.dou was riding was a mountain bike.

In terms of weight, it was lighter than road bikes, and it should be

overwhelmingly lighter than granny bikes. The gears were also different.

Thus the acceleration capability should have been higher.

In spite of that, the trio, on their granny bikes, were closing the gap bit by

bit.

The difference of their leg power - this was probably not it. Surely, it was

the difference in their spirit.

What was approaching from behind, was not just the trio. They were

emitting an aura that seemed to speak, 'No matter what, we'll definitely

capture you!'.

While feeling the pressure of being pursued, G.o.dou continued moving, on

the banks of s.h.i.+n.o.bazu Pond.

At that time, one of the trio shouted out.

”FUOOOAAAAAAAAAAM”

The cry of the spirit. That was perhaps, a warcry for the purpose of

channelling and straining all the power in their physical body.

One of the granny bikes sped up tremendously.

Finally catching up with G.o.dou's mountain bike, right next to him. And

then, the queer person jumped off the granny bike.

Yes, aiming straight for the Kusanagi G.o.dou that was next to him!

Just like a flying body press. As though he were a Mexican pro wrestler

who was skilled at aerial a.s.sa.s.sination, a plancha suicida.

A splendid, and furthermore, a self-destructive attack.

”UWAAAAAAAAAAA!?”

Taking the do-or-die suicide attack, G.o.dou was thrown off his bike.

”Owwwwww ”

While moaning, G.o.dou started to pick himself up.

He had suffered grazes on various parts of his body. Something like this,

compared to the wounds that he had been dealt in mortal combat up till

now, were literally mere scratches, but....

Next to him, the queer person who had did an aerial a.s.sa.s.sination

technique on him started to get up too.

He had sustained similar levels of injuries. There did not seem to be any

serious injuries, like bone fractures.

Moreover, the other two comrades had caught up on their granny bikes.

This time, they did not simply obstruct his path. A full surround, cutting off

all retreat.

It was the worst possible time, and the situation looked grim. However,

G.o.dou tilted his head to the side, puzzled.

No matter how much time pa.s.ses, he had no confidence that he would be

able to use Verethragna's authorities. In other words, because they were

normal people, the power would not activate. And with that, the chase.

If the other party had been either Lu Yinghua or Erica and the others, they

would be able to catch up with their running ability, and should be able to

overtake him.

These guys, just who on earth were they!?

- The moment he thought of that question in his mind, the cavalry arrived

at the scene.

”Your Majesty, are you alright!? I'll clean these guys up right away, just

hold on!”

”G.o.dou, your knight will be showing her bravery and beauty on the

battlefield, take a good look at me!”

The pair that came flying out from the darkness of the night, were people

he knew very well.