Chapter 140: Your defeat is definite in a game when fighting someone whos 200 levels higher than you. (1/2)

Chapter of the week: 3/4 Translator: Reizenchuu Editor: Kenny Stryker

After Kokonoe met with her parents, we walked together in silence. Since I sent her to a place thats new for her, I couldnt leave her alone and decided to walk with her to escort her back. The thing now is, the mood is extremely awkward.

Are you really fine with not spending some time with them? Yes, its fine. Its fine that way.

Kokonoe replied to my attempt in breaking the silence with her usual timid voice. She had been saying that its fine, but does she earnestly think that way? Putting aside entering the house, Kokonoe didnt even talk to her parents. She just watched them from a distance and left the place. The sad face she was making didnt see to be satisfied with just doing that much.

They wont recognize me anyway, so its better this way. What does that mean? Metron-sama casted some magic on our parents so that they wouldnt recognize us in fear that we may stay here, on Earth.

As I heard those words that left her mouth, Kokonoe darkened her expression even more. So that why she didnt want to talk to her parents. I didnt expect that she would be troubled by such an issue like that. I see, so Metron still plans to send them back to defeat the Demon Lord.

A-And, besides Besides? I cant allow myself to meet them alone.

It looks like she is thinking about her classmates even in this situation. Usually, a group of people often has some members that are excluded or some members who disturb the order. But as far as I can see with Tenjouins group, such flaws didnt exist. Their bond is stronger than expected. Kokonoe resisted her sorrow and prioritized her classmates. That is something that not everyone can easily do. I replied to her with a nod and continued walking before she gathered up her courage to ask me something else again.

U-Um Yeah? Are, you really the kind of, person, Metron-sama, said?

She asked me while hesitating and cutting between her words a few times, most likely because she felt nervous. It looks like she started doubting my evilness from what happened between us today. I took a short moment to think of how I should answer her, then proceeded to speak.

Yeah, its true.

Again, I decided to answer honestly.

I-I see

Kokonoe who was expecting a different answer this time lowered her sight while seeming disappointed. There is no guarantee that the rest of the class would believe me even if I tell her the accurate truth. In the worst case, they might doubt that I have threatened her to tell them that I was innocent. Thats why I decided to keep acting like an evil.

I honestly find it strange that you survived in the other world until today. T-Thats because, I was with, everyone.

Kokonoe refuted and soon blushed from the embarrassment of saying that line.

A-At first, everything was scary. Battles and magic. I thought that, it was impossible, for me. But, everyone else cheered me up, and encouraged me, despite me being, a coward, girl.

She whisperingly spoke with a glad-looking expression as she reminisced her past.

That why, I will do my, best for their, sake too.

She suddenly stopped walking before a street corner and raised her head high to look at me with her resolved eyes. Her voice was still barely audible, but its tone was stronger.

You shouldnt be saying that to your enemy though

She was basically saying that she will do her best at defeating me. I couldnt frankly tell her to her best and hesitated on how I should react.

Im sorry for ruining the mood for you, but you cant defeat me. Eh? Im not sure what you were doing all this time, but the difference in the experience we went through is like the one between the Earth and Heavens.

I dont know if they ever fought against a God who was plotting to engulf the world with darkness and hatred, or a monster who is able to destroy an entire world like it was nothing of noteworthy. Im even doubting if one of them were able to face an army of youkai and monsters alone. Anyway, the difference in our levels is too wide. The one with the highest level among them is Tenjouin. His level was 183. There wasnt any chance for them to win against me even if they attacked all at the same time.

W-We wont lose! I hope so.

I vaguely replied to Kokonoes peeved reply and made her irritated.

Our paths which we have been, walking for a long time now is made up of, an irreplaceable treasure; that is friendship! I wont forgive someone like you, who, doesnt know about us, to say something, so arrogant!

Kokonoe got too emotional and shouted at me angrily. I was taken aback a little from seeing her screaming with a loud voice. The moment she realized what she did, her face turned bright red as she cooled back.

She then bowed down to me repeatedly while feeling embarrassed by what she said. I didnt know that she could scream like that; Im actually surprised. I remained making the same amazed face for a short while but eventually replaced it with a faint smile. I dont dislike this type of people.

T-Thank you for, today. I-I will be, going, now. Is that so? Careful on your way then. Wan (Later~)

I waved my hand to Kokonoe who turned her back to me and left. When Rouga bid her farewell, she smiled back to her despite not understanding what she said. I muttered to myself as I watched Kokonoe walked away.

I guess I will send them back to their world when I finish teaching them a lesson.

Nothing good will come out of them staying here, anyway. And besides, they still have their duty to defeat the Demon Lord as the heroes of that world. There is no meaning in wasting their time here. I let out a sigh and kept watching Kokonoe walking away until Rouga talked to me.

You changed, chief~ I changed? You werent this positive the first time I knew you~

Staring back at Rouga, I wondered if I really did change. Maybe shes right. All this time, I used to do things only because I had no other choice but to do them. I never went out of my way to do something I decided by myself. Does that mean that I changed? I cant find an answer as Im still personally not aware of it. Who knows, maybe I changed. That was the only thought that ran through my mind the entire way back to my place.

At that night, Tenjouin and his classmates were discussing the events they went through today. They were having a fun time talking about their parents and how they were doing. Some of them were laughing while others were crying. Various emotions and expressions were unmasked in that conversation, but only Tenjouin was gazing at the town while still making his usual face. He did meet his family as well. He checked on his parents and made sure that his little sister was doing fine. However, what was occupying most of his mind was the current situation of the other world.

Everyone

Looking somewhat depressed, he looked up the starry sky. He couldnt feel at ease despite trying to convince himself that things would be alright. Tenjouin was saved by many people from that world. He still had many favors to return to them. While those thoughts were refusing to leave him at ease, Tenjouin remained quiet until Miki called his name from behind.

Tenjouin-kun.

When he was about to turn around, he felt something binding him from behind all of a sudden. He let out a confused voice and tried to find out what it was, only to realize that it was Mikis tight hug that restrained his moves.

M-Miki? What are you doing so sudden Why did you leave me when you left the kingdom half a year ago?

Listening to Mikis words inside the dark room, Tenjouin couldnt find the proper words to return to her. Time passed silently as Mikis question was left unanswered. She knew well that Tenjouin didnt have the words to answer her, but still insisted on making him say something by burying her face in his back.

You know. I had shut myself in my room for a while after finding out that you left. I thought that you didnt want me to be by your side and ran away.

As she continued to speak, the strength she poured in her arms gradually increased. She wanted to tell him about how she felt all this time, but didnt find the perfect timing for them to be alone. Tenjouin, who stayed quiet for a while, judged that he should say something and opened his mouth.

Im sorry, Miki. but that was the only way for me to get stronger, so I know. Youre always like this, Tenjouin-kun

She knew that he would always prioritize innocent people before himself and would give his full efforts to serve them. Miki knew about that, however, she also couldnt control the feelings of waiting for him for half a year.

Im sorry for bringing this topic in this critical situation. This is not the time to be talking about this, is it, Tenjouin-kun