81 80. Special magic battle.txt (2/2)

Ah.

If that Palinclone is so assured, then any further pursuit is--.

Well, I guess that's settled. Now, I have to get ready for Lauravia as quickly as possible. If you don't leave quickly, you're going to run into some people you're not supposed to be meeting.

--no, no.

That 'something' is played out by me.

Something else in the depths of my heart refuses to let it out.

No, it's not.

I haven't been taught anything yet.

'Wait, Palinkron!　Answer me more clearly!

'Mmm, still not convinced or ....... As usual, Kanami's resistance (...) is amazing: ......

I call out to Palinclone, who was about to leave the room.

When he was stopped, Palinclone scratched his head with a troubled look on his face.

'What do you mean, earlier than that--'

'Well, there's no way around it: ....... Then let's make a deal, shall we?

The deal: ......?

'Well, ......, I'll tell you if you defeat the guardians (guardians) of the 30 layers. I'll tell you about 'The Christ' and the girls you've probably met today. I'll tell you all about it.

”Ga, the Guardian,” he said. ......?

That's the deal. As you know, I'm a twisted man who doesn't work for free. But I'll make a deal. If you want something, get me something that's worth it. Kanami.

With a look on his face as if he had come up with a good idea, Palinkulon said something outrageous.

''That doesn't mean you can't suddenly become a guardian - 30 layers is an unheard of world, you know?

No, it's a very good idea. It's a good story for everyone and not too difficult to follow. Kanami can handle it now.

............

This condition is probably the biggest concession for Palinkron. The fact that he brought up the deal instead of talking out of it is proof of that. Everyone in The Epic Seeker knows very well that Palinclone is only sincere about the deal.

With those last words, Palinkron tries to leave the room.

It would not be wise to take any more bites, I thought, so I dismissed it. I was able to get a few words out of that Palinclone. It is undeniable that I was stalling for time, but for the moment, we are making progress.

It would be bad enough if Palinclone's moods were to be upset here and this deal was even lost.

We won't hear anything and it will all be over.

Above all, he saved my life.

The last thing I need is for my friend to get in more trouble with .......

You saved my life, ......?

Snow gives me a questioning look as I stand there, not trying to chase Palinkron.

'...... You don't have to chase after them, Kanami?'

Oh, yeah. That's enough. Palinkron said it was a condition of exchange. I can only trust that guy when it comes to trades: ......

...... Yeah.

Snow replied shortly with a dissatisfied look on his face.

He doesn't seem to be satisfied with the current exchange.

And as for why Snow isn't convinced - I understood, if only vaguely, that I did, too. But I can't admit it.

There's something not enough ...... to admit it.

There's still not enough .......

The situation, the information, the state of affairs, there's so much missing.

Slowly I exit the Oval Office.

Snow thought it was time to break up, so he went out the window and headed to his room.

I'm more than a little tired today.

I wander around and head to my room where Maria is waiting.

The sun had already gone down and it was dark.

But Maria was rubbing her sleepy eyes and waiting for me to return.

'Welcome home, brother,'

My beloved sister has the best smile on her face.

That makes me very happy.

But the feeling of discomfort I've been feeling since that day continues to torment me.

I felt my head hurt.

I'm home, Maria. And how are you doing?

Yeah, I'm feeling much better. You can't even move now.

How's your headache?　Doesn't your head hurt?

I'll ask Maria.

Those girls called her one of them. Palinkron had a lot to say about Maria, too. I have to get confirmation.

”Headache?　Ta, sure, I'll do a little bit, but ......

So, Lastiara Fusoya's. Diablo Sis. Does this name ring a bell?

'What is it all of a sudden ......?　I've never heard of it.

Yes, .......

Maria doesn't seem to know anything about it.

But she does seem to have a headache. Maybe it's the same kind of headache I had.

Little by little I begin to understand the situation.

It's like filling in a crossword puzzle, and I'm getting closer and closer to the answer.

But it's not enough.

I'm just beginning to fill it in.

I can't be sure, even if I can take a dim view of the overall shadow.

After all, the quickest way to deal with Palinclone right now is the quickest way to do it.

Most importantly, trying to fulfill that deal would be a great way to defend the current situation as it is.

Preparing for the battle against those abnormal girls and leveling up in the labyrinth is a must either way. If there are 30 layers of guardians (guardians) beyond that, then it's only natural to make that a goal.

In the end, you have to pick a deal.

And I think Palinkron knew that.

I have no choice but to decide to dive into the labyrinth, aiming for the 30th layer.

'Brother, how can I help you ......?　What's the name of the people you just named ......?

'No, it's nothing ....... I was just curious. ......

'I see. ......'

'Don't worry about it. Better yet, if you still have a headache, let's get to bed.

Oh, yes.

Upon hearing that I'm going to bed, Maria happily makes an opening and invites me to get into bed.

'Ya, I knew you were going to sleep with me ......?'

You're brother and sister, so it's only natural.

...... Got it.

Even though I know Maria is heartbroken, it's still something I can't get used to.

If I say no here, Maria will be sad and I can only nod my head.

Then, as usual, me and Maria hold hands and meditate on each other.

As I feel Maria's warmth, I think.

What I don't know. What I doubt. What is missing. What is important.

The more I think about it, the more my head aches.

But I didn't want to stop.

I knew that if I stopped, I would regret it.

So no matter what pain I felt, I didn't stop thinking about it until I fell asleep.