Chapter 117: The class determination. (1/2)

Chapter of the week: 2/2 Translator: Reizenchuu Editor: Kenny Stryker

[ED: If you are wondering about the original changes in chapter 116, then let me tell you. The Dense Protagonist part was an original one and I changed Rougas Wan to Woof for funs sake. But, my translator-san got mad at me for diverting from the source material, so Ill most likely wont be making such changes in future.

Kenny Stryker]

Back in the world of Anamz, the entire class, which was led by Tenjouin Hikaru, was undergoing some medical treatments to heal their wounds which they received from the battle that they lost recently.

Ah! They surely did a number on us! Hahaha. Well, it cant be helped. Hows your broken arm? Yeah, it has been healing properly. I guess I will soon be able to hold a weapon in a near future, haha!

In the medical office of the castle, the members of the class were cheering each other. Although they seemed to be in a good mood, as they were all laughing and joking with each other, the truth was far from that. In reality, they were putting up a brave face to hide the fact that they actually lost. The sky that day was gray and cloudy as if it were displaying their current mental state; an awfully gloomy sky.

Everyone

While everyone was trying their best by forcing a smile on their faces and concealing their frail sides, not a single person was complaining. Tenjouin, who realized that fact very well, was standing still while gazing at his classmates and was hesitating about saying something. He felt as if his heart were squeezed from watching over their conditions.

Tenjouin-sama. Princess

Lurian called Tenjouin from behind, as she lightly tapped on his shoulder, while he turned to look at her while standing at his place, near the door of the medical office. His voice was the same as usual, but his expressions were slightly off. He was clearly feeling down from the condition of his classmates.

I am glad that you are safe. I am safe, however, my classmates are not

Tenjouin turned to take a peek at his classmates. In the last battle, they ended up getting defeated by one of the Big Four Generals of the Demon Army. In the battle that they lost, everyone, including Tenjouin, was feeling conceited. Despite fighting all against a single enemy, they ended up facing an overwhelming defeat. It was like they never stood a chance against the General from the very start.

After coming to a conclusion that retreating was their only option at that time, when they tried to retreat, the General announced out loud that the last General that they fought was the weakest among the Big Four Generals. Tenjouin felt the urge to scream at his face and complain about the enormous difference in power levels between the two Generals, but at that time, he didnt have any energy left to do so. As he realized that the words he heard in the bar were actually true, he blamed himself for not contemplating a counter plan instead of rushing without any proper plan.

How is Miki doing, Princess? She did not receive any serious wound. She is currently sleeping since she used all her magic back in the battle.

After Tenjouin finished listening to Lurians report, he felt relieved to hear that Miki was not wounded. It was rather a miracle that no one died from the battle, and it was all thanks to MikisTeleportation Magic. The moment she realized the overpowering strength of the General, she immediately teleported everyone to a safe place. As not everyone was at the same place and was spread all over the battlefield, she had to use her teleportation magic multiple times which resulted in her magic running out. After confirming Mikis safety, Tenjouin took a deep breath and suddenly revealed a face brimming with resolution.

Princess, I have a request for you. A request?

Without paying any mind to Lurians thoughts, Tenjouin continued to speak.

I want you to let me leave the kingdom for a period of time. You want to leave the kingdom? Yes.

Before giving Lurian the chance to ask for the reason, he made such an abrupt request and continued to speak in a nonchalant manner.

I am still weak. I need to get stronger if I want to defeat that Demon General. But there is a limit on how stronger I can get here. That is why Im thinking of leaving the kingdom. Do you have a destination? I intend to go to a different dungeon from different places first and then I will continue to level up on the way.

Tenjouin is currently level 83. The fact that he was defeated in the battle means that the Generals level is way more than him. Lurian seemed to be considering Tenjouins request. It would be indeed wonderful if he were to level up higher. Even Lurian thinks that there is a risk of the heroes falling into despair at this rate. If Tenjouin leaves the kingdom, the others should be fine, I believe. They are the heroes, after all.

Even though they used to be ordinary people in their world, spending 7 months in this new world made them grow stronger. They wouldnt break easily just because their leader left them temporarily. Although, the problem wasnt lying there exactly.

Are you fine with that decision? What are you going to do about Miki?

Tenjouin couldnt immediately respond to that question. His classmates would be fine, except for one person; Miki who is apparently all over him. If she were to get separated from the person she loves and with whom she spent 7 months together training and fighting against demons, Miki would probably be unable to bear it. Moreover, even Tenjouin had started noticing her feelings for him.

[ED: Finally, someone who isnt dense.]

Nonetheless, despite all of that, Tenjouins resolve didnt shake.

I do feel sorry for Miki, however

He then looked at Lurian in her eyes and continued.

I cant remain like this. I am a hero and a hero is not supposed to stay here praying for victory.