Chapter 143: It seems that many things will happen tomorrow. (1/2)

Chapter of the week: 2/4 Translator: Reizenchuu Editor: Kenny Stryker

Meanwhile the class members were feeling dejected inside the treatment room, there was another person who was also dejected in another place.

I lost How regrettable!!

Standing in the dark corner of an empty room, Tenjouin struck his fist against the wall. His good-looking face was distorted by his strong negative emotions as he was barely able to speak with a normal voice. Tenjouin was a member of the class who felt the heaviness of their defeat more than anyone else; it is just that he didnt show it on his face when he was in front of the others.

What went wrong what did we mess up to end up like this?

Did something go wrong with the plan? Did Kamiya predict all their attacks and prepared a countermeasure for them beforehand? Or is it truly just the difference in their power? Tenjouin contemplated the reason for their loss, however, his thought got halted on the process.

Just what was I doing all this time for what purpose did I leave the kingdom for half a year?

He uttered in a weak grazed voice while casting his sight downwards. Before he was sent back to Earth, Tenjouin went on a journey all alone to get stronger. The journey was brimming with unceasing hardship, but it paid off very well. His level had doubled on the way and he grew stronger both physically and mentally. Yet, look at this result. He already lost his first battle after the journey against Kamiya and now he is hiding from him inside a deserted house. Defeat; this word was stuck in his mind, refusing to let him think properly.

I shouldnt think like this.

The next moment, Tenjouins voice tone went back to usual.

I learned countless things on the other side. Skills, arts and a spirit

He recalled his last year and a half he spent in the other world while looking at his hands. He remembered the encounters he made during his journey. Every time he fell into a disheartening situation, there was always someone who supported him from behind. Each time he gets supported, he recited the exact same words

I am a hero. A hero doesnt give up!

Cheering up himself, Tenjouin lifted his head like someone who was brought back to life from death. His face didnt show the slightest sign of wavering.

Next time, we will surely win!

If they dont win, they cant advance. With flames burning within his eyes, Tenjouin stood up. It was at that time when one of his classmates rushed towards him.

T-Tenjouin-kun!

Hearing his name being called from behind, he turned around and noticed that Kokonoe Shizuka was standing near him out of breath. He could tell that she was looking for him everywhere judging from her exhausted condition and replied to her in a gentle voice.

Kokonoe-san, whats the matter? I-Its bad, its really, bad. Bad? What is it that is bad? A-Actually Ah, Tenjouin-kun, you were here.

As Kokonoe had a hard time expressing what she had to say due to the stress and impatience, this time Miki entered the room while panicking.

Miki. Doumoto-kun and the others are not here!! What do you mean? Just come with me!

Unable to see what was going on, Tenjouin got his hand grabbed by Miki and was unwillingly dragged outside of the room.

Huh, w-wait, dont pull me like that! Ah, Um, U-m

Kokonoe considered to stop him from going by grabbing his other hand, though she couldnt bring up the courage to do it and ended up watching the both of them off.

What should I do

Kokonoe muttered quietly inside the room that became empty. She couldnt tell him what happened. At this rate, the situation might get worse with them possibly misunderstanding the others.

I need to go too

She couldnt stay here all alone while sensing the danger of her allies splitting up. For starter, she decided to pray for nothing like that to happen.

Everyone, including Tenjouin who got dragged by Miki, gathered in the hall of the deserted house. Everyone there was making a fuss about the current situation.

Everyone, what happened? Ah, Tenjouin.

One of the class members noticed Tenjouins presence and avoided to make an eye contact with him.

Doumoto and the others said something about having a plan to defeat Yato and left all of a sudden. A plan? What is that plan? They said they That they were going to take hostages. Huh, hostages?

Tenjouin couldnt believe what he heard at first.

Why would they do something like that I dont know. They came and asked us to join them in the plan and And where are they now? When we told them that were not cooperating, they said that they will do it alone and left.

I wanted to stop them, but they were too many, Im sorry

The class member added with an apologetic face, though at that time, nothing could reach Tenjouins ears as he was clenching his fist, unable to understand the reason for his classmates doing something so degraded.

Why, did they do that

Even though they promised to get out of this together; even though they promised to never give up, why did they end up doing something like that

Tenjouin-kun Thats, not it

When Miki was about to call for Tenjouin who was dropping his sight and feeling down, Kokonoe interrupted her with a denial.

Doumoto-kun and everyone, else in that room, were deceived.

Those words made Tenjouin to promptly raise his head and ask her back.

What does that mean, Kokonoe-san? A-Actually,

Getting pressed for an answer by him abruptly, Kokonoe felt nervous, but she managed to explain what she to say in the end. She told them about the conversation they had with Metron and what he did to them before disappearing. She halted her words many times in the way, but was able to finish her explanation.

And, this is, what happened. So thats how it is

After listening to Kokonoes explanation, Tenjouin felt relieved and worried at the same time. He was glad that Doumoto was still the person he knew. He was just deceived by Metron. But why did Metron choose to deceive the class members in that room particularly? Wasnt it possible for him to make us all believe in what he said? Tenjouin couldnt get that doubt away from him, however, he judged that it wasnt the time to think about it. His friends come first.

Thank you for telling me what happened, Kokonoe-san. I-Its fine. Rather, I should have, told you, earlier.

Kokonoe darkened her expression as she felt partially responsible for the current situation.

No, you did well. If you hadnt told me, we wouldnt have known that Doumoto and the others were deceived.

Tenjouin cheered up Kokonoe who was feeling down then moved to suggest to everyone in the hall.

Everyone, I will be going to bring back Doumoto and the others right now, what do you think? Why not? It cant be helped if they were controlled. Lets just give them a punch when theyre back.

Following that suggestion, the replies were favorable and everyone there ended up agreeing with him. They still dont know their location, but they should manage to find them if they worked together. After all, they cant abandon their allies who got hypnotized by Metron.

Well then, lets go bring them back!

I cant let you do that.

The next moment, a familiar voice reverberated inside the hall.

Metron-sama. No, Metron! Hmm, so youre also calling me that way, huh

Metron sounded displeased to be called without honorifics by Tenjouin. Although he was going to find it strange anyway if they were to speak to him with respect after knowing what he did. Tenjouin asked Metron for his real intentions.

You tempted Doumoto and the others to act that way, didnt you? I didnt do anything. All that I did was push their back. They were the ones who came up with the idea and I just gave them the courage to execute it.

Metron spoke casually while not seeming sorry for what he did or was making excuses.

Thats why I wouldnt want you to stop them now. That doesnt matter. I will go save my friends!

Tenjouins resolve wouldnt waver at this point now, no matter what Metron tells him. They are the heroes and should never put innocent people in danger to protect themselves. Everyone in the hall had the same firm belief and were making a confident face.

You dont have the time to stop them now, do you? If you dont let them execute their plan, you wont be able to go back to the other world you know. That statement wont persuade any of us again!

There was nobody in this hall who was going to get manipulated from hearing those same baseless words. Metron realized that fact as well and started thinking of another way to convince them while groaning.