108 107. Second day, night.txt (2/2)

Rastiala opens the door of the room with a confident manner.

From now on, I have to spend my time here until the next game. When I think about it, this place feels like something more terrifying than a labyrinth.

I'm at a loss for words, and I'm stepping into the magical world.

The torture has begun, no exaggeration or anything.

It's hell, waking me up every time I feel drowsy and listening to trivial stories.

I was so sleepy I couldn't even get a wink of sleep. I've heard of similar torture methods in my former world.

The three of them take turns talking to me.

Dia-chan pressed me, Rustyala teased me, and Sera blamed me. Moreover, most of them are talking about ”Christ” which I don't remember.

It's nice to have more information, but the heartache is ten times greater.

This is how I entered the second night of hell.

◆◆◆◆◆ ...

They chatted endlessly, late at night.

Now I'm just chatting with Rustyala.

'--Hooah ......, nothing's happening. I think I'm getting a bit bored .......

Haha ......, haha ......

You're breathing very hard, Kanami. You're like a pervert.

Soooo, let me rest alone for a bit: ......

I was on the verge of losing my mind early on.

''No, if I let you rest here, it would all be for nothing ....... I'm sorry, Kanami .......

Rustyala sees my unusual appearance and pulls a little face. Instead of her usual amused face, she makes an apologetic decision to continue the mission.

'I know that, but ....... What's tight is tight .......

Can we try to distract ourselves by doing something else?　Well, the four of us are tightly packed now, and there doesn't seem to be any enemy attacks, so let's spread out our sensing magic a bit. Maybe we can find someone nearby who is preparing a surprise attack.

'Yes, ....... I'm also a little worried about Snow. I wonder if he's eating properly: ......

At times, the hassle outweighs the hunger, Snow.

I hope he doesn't collapse on an empty stomach ....... No, it would be better for us if you collapsed .......

'Hmm. I'm still worried about Snow in this situation.

'Well, he's my guild mate, even that one. He's been my partner all along, and .......

Yes.

I'm curious about Rowen too: ....... But I'm not sure I can expand it to the southern area now: ....... --magic, ”Dimension Multiple Expansion (Multiple)

He used up his naturally restored MP in the past few hours and expanded his magical senses.

And first of all, I was trying to find Snow in the west area--

We soon find the unexpected person.

To my surprise, Snow and the Reaper were talking on the deck of a nearby ship.

Curious about what they were talking about, he was about to gather his magic there when the Reaper noticed him.

Shaking his body like a cat, the Reaper looked around.

Since we are wizards with the same attribute - and also have a 'connection', the Reaper seems to be able to sensitively detect my 'Dimension'.

When the Reaper saw that I was expanding my senses, he beckoned to me and told me to come to him.

'There's an acquaintance of mine and Snow's just around the corner: ......

What, Snow?

So, come on over here, my friend is beckoning you to join him: ......

'Wow. ....... You can't go. I don't think it's a trap, but it's not a good idea to go: ......

Me and Rustyala look at each other.

As I was pondering what to do, one of the magic stones in the room trembles.

''-- Don't be alarmed. I will leave here immediately.''

It's Snow's voice.

He must have picked up our voice.

'The Reaper wanted to know where Kanami was, so I just told him. I'm only interested in the fourth round of games: ......'

...... All right. I believe you, Snow.

I don't believe in it completely.

But I don't want to raise things here unnecessarily. If he says he's going to leave here, I'll nod my head honestly.

Hearing that, Snow shows a pained face. It looks like a trapped child.

My heart aches slowly and painfully.

I know that Snow is doing something stupid. But as a partner who worked with her to complete the work of the guild, I don't want to see her pained face as much as possible.

''Kanami, um, well--''

And Snow fumbles with his mouth, trying to say something. I want to talk to him, but I can't get the trigger. It's like that.

His expression changes dizzily.

''Well then, see you at ....... Kanami ......'

He gave me all sorts of looks and then finally left.

Yesterday, he had cut all those dares on me. Maybe it was embarrassing to talk to him again.

But he won't stop picking up on my sound. Snow is that kind of guy.

As I resent that Snow's s*xuality, black magic gathers in the room.

And then the Reaper appears.

”Hey, buddy!

...... Hi, Reaper.

He's the usual reaper.

But he has a habit of suffering alone behind the scenes, so he can't be too careful.

Totally, who the hell does he look like .......

Maybe it's my surrogate dad, Rowen.

”Hey, did Snow say anything to you ......?

Yeah, a little bit. I was asked to help out.

You got it.

After all, Snow was trying to get the Reaper to help him.

'But I refused, saying I'm not on anyone's side.

The Reaper declares as a matter of course.

It sounded like he was taking a precautionary approach, not even on my side.

'Yeah, I know: ......'

I nod my head quietly.

I know that better than anyone else.

But the Reaper says the opposite of my resolve.

But you're wary of being caught by surprise by Loewen, aren't you, brothers?　I can help you on that one, okay?　That's why we came to this big ship.

I thought the ...... leaper was beyond that.

I'm not surprised that the Reaper is familiar with the situation.

He himself has a sensing ability, and he was with Snow just now. It's not surprising that he's heard a lot of stories.

''Well, yes, that's true ....... But I'm in a bit of trouble if the Rastiara sister team falls here .......

'We don't want Rastiala to fall: ......?　No, the Reapers are Rowen's team to begin with, right?　Shouldn't you be cooperating with Rowen?

'Rowen's team ......?　Oh, right. But I don't care about the ”dancing competition” for me. I'd rather be in Rowen's way right now: ....... I don't want to see that impatient Rowen. ......

The Reaper looked really disappointed when he mentioned Rowen's name.

Considering Rowen's words from last night together, the two of them were most likely in the midst of a mild fight.

''I see. But what do you mean when you say that you don't want the Rustyala team to fall?''

I'm not sure about that.

The Reaper and Rustyala have no contact with each other as far as I know.

The Reaper is silent for a bit.

Then he speaks of his availability in a light-hearted manner.

''...... Rastiara sisters are experts (specialists) in magic, you know. I'm going to sell them a favor for the future. There is a limit to studying in the library and eavesdropping on classes at the academy.

I know what you mean.

The Reaper's body is built with magic. So if you're going to try to solve that body's problems, you'll have to rely on a skilled wizard, not a skilled doctor.

It makes sense, but I feel a slight discomfort.

'I'm good at dimensional magic. I'm not going to be able to get my hands on any of them. I've been getting stronger since then, you know?

Huffing and puffing, the Reaper strains against his own black magic.

Visibly, that darkness thickens.

Indeed, before I knew it, the Reaper's magic power had become stronger.

...... Mm. I think the story is pretty much settled. But, Reaper-chan, huh? I didn't expect to see you again at this time.

Nice to see you again. Rustyala Sis.

Rustyala, who had been watching, joins the conversation. Apparently, she knows the Reaper.

'Rastiara, do you know the Reaper?

Well. I met him in town not long ago. At the time, instead of teaching me about magic, I got a little help in finding someone.

The Reaper adds to the story to supplement it.

It's a good thing that you're not going to be able to get away with it. It's a good idea to have a good time with them, because they might be able to quickly resolve your body.

It's like they've been interacting with each other without my knowledge. They seem to get along reasonably well.

So, I know a lot about your body, Reaper-chan. I'm not sure if I can trust you, Reaper-chan, because I know you well. ...... I'm not complaining, but you'll have to explain it well to Diaa from Kanami.

...... Got it.

Rastiara seems to have trusted the Reaper.

I guess he thinks that because of his magical body, the Reapers won't displease him as a magical expert (specialist).

I can trust them there, too.

That's the only part (・・・・・).

Either way, if there is a reaper who can use the dimensional magic 《Dimension》, the possibility of being taken by surprise is much lower. Even though there are some disadvantages, it's still a good idea to welcome them in.

Also, there's no excuse to say no, even if you want to say no.

Rastiara and Reaper immediately hit it off and started chatting happily.

The innocent Reaper's joviality seems to be a good match for Rustyala.

Reaper waved the story of his body to Rastiara and got the opinion of a magic expert (specialist).

After all, it looks like he came here because of the elements that would benefit him.

It looks - but I know that's not the only reason I'm here.

The 'connection' touches the deepest emotions of the Reapers.

”......, what's up?　Big brother.

You can't help but notice the look in his eyes as he gazes at the Reaper.

'No, it's nothing ....... Nice to meet you, Reaper .......

Nice to meet you!

On the surface, nothing can be deduced.

However, there is no doubt that the Reaper is hiding a certain emotion.

The reason why we can't see it is because the Reaper is growing at an unexpected rate.

On the outside, he's still a child, but on the inside he's growing at a frightening rate. The Reaper is learning just as a perfectly innocent baby is learning from everything he sees.

Before I know it, I feel the Reaper is far away from me.

She is no longer the girl I knew.

If I'm in perfect physical condition and can contemplate, I might be able to get a clue as to what's going on.

But I can't get anything out of my current sludge-filled head.

It's all I can do to keep my consciousness from flying away at any moment.

Therefore, I had no choice but to accept the Reaper's kindness as a courtesy.

Regardless of what the Leaper thought of me, my desire to help her would not change.

It's an emotion hidden in the Reaper's deepest psyche.

Even if it was far from a favor.

The third day of the tournament begins on the morning of the third day with the help of the reapers.