Chapter 133: Visitor and Chosen (1/2)

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I changed my clothes after getting out of the sea.

I throw my wet clothes into the Shadow Storage and walk unsteadily into the city.

There was a dark muddy something in the depths of my heart.

I swam and swam, but even with that, I couldn’t get it off me, and simply ended up making my heart heavier.

…No, even so, it was better that I managed to tire my body.

“Let’s get a drink…” (Hikaru)

I was calm enough that I could objectively tell myself that I was done for the day.

The days that I am no good, I am done. Giving up in those areas is important.

If I am going to be living in this world forever, I am sure I will be feeling like this countless times in the future.

If I were to feel like killing myself every single time, my body won’t be able to handle it, and I don’t want the viewers to consume that weird and amusing sight of me as content.

Then, I have no choice but to learn how to…properly sidestep my emotions…

I entered the place Rifreya brought me for the first time.

I sat at a table for two and ordered something.

(I am glad you were the one who was chosen…huh.) (Hikaru)

That might be true.

If I was chosen, it wouldn’t have been strange if Celica or Karen were to have been chosen too.

I don’t know why I was the one sent here after all.

I am a man, and I should be able to somehow manage to survive in this world.

If it is Celica…she might be able to survive in this world. It would be impossible for Karen.

I was thinking that while drinking the sweet cocktail that was served to me.

Mother probably said that without any deep meaning behind it… Even so, I didn’t want her to say that in such a manner.

At the very least, I would have wanted my family to curse the actions of God.

The sweet alcohol swirled in my brain, and it turned the contours of the world hazy.

It feels good -to the point that I could forget everything.

The bell set on the door rang, and when I looked over there, one customer had come in.

A young woman clad in a mysterious atmosphere.

Pale unhealthy-looking skin, strawberry blonde hair that seemed like it was cut haphazardly which had the ends of it bouncing.

Wearing full armor that didn’t show any skin, a wide sword at her waist, and a giant shield at her back. Walking around inside the city in full equipment makes her pretty weird.

(An explorer… I feel like I have seen her before… Who was it…? And where…?) (Hikaru)

“Black haired boy… You must be Hikaru, right?”

The woman came straight to me and said this.

The moment I heard that voice, I remembered.

A face I have seen countless times before Nanami was transferred.

1st place in the popularity poll, Jeanne Collet.

An otherworlder.

I hurriedly stood up, dropping my seat onto the floor, and took distance from Jeanne.

So I say, but it is indoors and cramped, so it is an overwhelmingly disadvantageous situation for me.

Moreover, I am intoxicated right now.

Jeanne was completely unfazed at my agitation, and was simply looking straight at me.

I remembered the messages at the time when I left the forest.

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That’s what I am sure was written.

That’s why I have been interacting carefully with other Chosen.

In the end, Alex wasn’t an assassin, but the time has finally come, huh.

“Are you…going to kill me?” (Hikaru)

“If that were the case…what would you do? Want to try fighting? Me?” (Jeanne)

Jeanne is releasing a risky atmosphere.

I was on the verge of being swallowed by a bloodthirst that is hard to believe comes from a person of a peaceful world, but I have also overcome hardships in this world. As if I will allow myself to be killed without a fight.

“W-Wait, you people! Please don’t fight here! If you are going to be exchanging blows, do it outside!”

The old lady of the establishment came out and scolded us.

I left a slightly higher pay on the table and exited the place.

I could run away, but this woman has her viewers on her side.

It would be pointless to escape from her when she came all the way here to kill me. It is different from the time with Rifreya.

(Can I win…?) (Hikaru)

I don’t know what skills she has, but judging from her equipment, she must have allotted most of her points in physical strength and endurance. I don’t know if she can use Spirit Abilities, but even if she does, I don’t think she can use that many. She probably can’t use strong abilities either.

Then, maybe I have a chance with my Dark Spirit Abilities?

“You apparently killed your childhood friend.” (Jeanne)

After stopping at a slightly open space, Jeanne said this.

Knew it. So she came all the way here after hearing that.

To kill me.

“I didn’t kill her.” (Hikaru)

I answered while restraining myself as much as possible.

I don’t want to entertain the viewers even in a situation like this.

I am sure they want to see me protest with a raspy voice, but as if I will show you that.

“I see. Then, what about the story of you forgetting about your dead girlfriend and making a girlfriend here?” (Jeanne)

“I haven’t made one.” (Hikaru)

“But you apparently kissed.” (Jeanne)

“…You even know that?” (Hikaru)

The viewers really are unbelievable blabbers.

I myself knew that it wasn’t only the moon watching, but when a third party points it out in this way, it really feels disgusting.

In the first place…why do I have to be interrogated in this manner by an unrelated party?

“In the first place, it has nothing to do with you what I do with who, right?” (Hikaru)

“Yeah, it doesn’t. But I was asked by someone, you see. I need to test you and see what kind of guy you are.” (Jeanne)

“I…haven’t done anything.” (Hikaru)

“I see. Then…prove it with that sword.” (Jeanne)