362 359. Time turning point.txt (2/2)

'Some people don't fit into that general category. You are definitely above the average of the average person. You need to remember to be grateful for that blessed talent.

...... ugh, sensual!

In other words, even if there is inequality, it's important not to be discouraged and make an effort.

As I interpreted that, I felt my sister Youtaki's face fade a little bit. However, she quickly returned her face to her teacher's and changed course in her explanation.

''Let's get back to the subject. Earlier I mentioned the three responses to 'body arts': 'shifting', 'stretching' and 'paying off' ....... But I haven't actually come up with those three as I'm actually fighting.

'He-......?　You didn't think of that?　Not that you've come up with many times that many options or anything?

Otherwise, it would be strange.

What do you mean by the fact that we were surrounded by the Knights of the Hoozeyards and conquered them unharmed?

'This unique way of thinking of mine is what your brother calls 'parallel thinking' and 'convergent thinking'. I don't think it's strictly true. ...... That's what it is. Lately, my brother has been trying to sum up all these differences (...) with the word 'skills'.

'Let's see, 'Parallel Thinking' and 'Convergent Thinking'. And 'skills' ....... That's why sister Yotaki thinks faster ...... than I do, right?

I know the importance of naming it exactly, I know the importance of naming it exactly, but I wanted to give it a break now. I manage to chew through the information that emerges in my head through translation magic, but ...... new information comes in relentlessly.

''Yes, it's reasonably fast. However, it's a little different from how fast Tiara thinks it is. After all, it's not me that's thinking, it's 'skill'. The form is inevitably different from that of a human. In other words, my brain is specialized in processing the 'demonic poison' thoughts floating around me. So the movement and depth of my thoughts are also completely different. Naturally, the order of my thoughts is upside down, and I'm always far away from everyone else--

What?　...... Wait for me, Sensui. I don't understand.

I made a sound.

With translation magic, I could somehow understand the meaning of the words. But I can't chew out the meaning around ”that is,” ”that is,” and ”of course” that connect the lines of dialogue.

It's OK if you don't understand what I'm saying about ......, because it's not important. You know how sometimes people are strangely clever?　To put it plainly to the book-loving tiara, I'm 'a character who only seems to know what's coming next. It's pretty close to that.

I can tell that my sister Yangtaki is chewing up the story for me.

But it's still not enough, so I pile on the questions.

''Like the warrior-sama from the war stories?　Like the role (trickster) that stirs up the story in the mythology?

'Yes, that's how I feel. I'm constantly getting the information contained in the 'demonic poison' in the air - I have the 'skill to read the book of the world in reverse', so to speak. What do you think?　You're starting to get jealous, aren't you?

'Book backwards to ......?　It's an amazing waste of time. Sister Yotaki is a ......

It's a waste ....... Sure, it might be a bit of a waste. But I'm stronger for it.

After explaining that much, Yotaki's sister beckoned me with a yoke.

I sensed her intentions and jumped in the same way as before.

I'm going to try to apply my ”body art” technique, and I'm going to attack with my own ingenuity, but - even against that initial move, Yotaki Sis will handle it without danger. All the while, Yotaki sister continues to explain.

'Even now, the 'skill' is analyzing the options ahead of time and telling me the 'ideal' outcome. All I have to do is read it carefully ...... and the rest of the time just passes by unhurriedly, and in the end, I'm sure--

Sister Yotaki lightly shifted my limbs, brushed them off, grabbed my body as it fell to the ground, and held it down as if I were on top of her. As I fell down, my joints were mastered and I was unable to move slightly.

In words, now - until the end that I knew in advance, Yotaki sister only arrived at the end that I knew beforehand, without any hesitation.

''It will be like this. ...... By the way, the mechanism of this 'skill' is simple. Just like the 《Level Up》, the 'Demon Poison' must be duplicating each of my nerves on its own. It is one of the causes of my pain. Haha ......

After saying that, sister Yotaki took a breath.

I still haven't fully comprehended it, but the explanation may have come to an end.

Having decided that, I delivered my own answer to the explanation so far.

''Well, Yotaki sister is using the 'Demon Poison' to strengthen her thoughts. That's why her anticipation is so great, and I can see her winning from the beginning. That's so foul and absurdly strong that it's so foul and absurdly strong that you read the book backwards - is that correct?

”...... Oh. Quirky, Tiara. You don't get distracted by my useless complaining, and you have a firm grasp on the essentials of strength. Well, you're really different from your brother!

Sister Yangtaki stroked me and released me from her hold down.

However, I had a feeling that there were multiple meanings behind that praise. Even my observation skills, which I had trained since birth, couldn't capture it. I wanted to continue the conversation to somehow expose it, but--

'Just, Tiara. You've been calling me strong and powerful for a while now, but ...... what is the real strength of the real thing?

--big time, off topic.

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

From the misalignment and expression on her face, one could tell that Sister Yotaki had given up on explaining the difference.

Earlier, Yotaki Sis said, ”First of all,” she said. There must have been more than one major difference in addition to what you just said. But since I couldn't even get the first one right, I couldn't even hear the second one.

The power of the ”first one” is not very important to sister Yangtaki, but .......

You're going to be able to find out if you're going to be able to get a good deal more than you're used to. I don't understand that kind of thing, Yotaki-sister. If I knew, I wouldn't be taught like this!

I accept the digression and consider the real strength of the story.

It can't be helped.

There isn't enough trust between us to forcefully bridge this distance between us, nor are we equals.

''Yes. Of course, you're not the only one who doesn't know. It would be easier if it was set in stone, like a number in a game, but it's not that easy. If I had known, I wouldn't have been away on this trip like this.

'Yes, you really don't know, even your sister Yotaki doesn't know?　I have a feeling sister Yotaki has an idea of everything.

I only know the basics of the self-defense techniques I'm teaching you now. Listen to me, Tiara. In self-defense, the most important thing is--

'Yes!　Run!

It's unfortunate that I've completely derailed the conversation, but I will only take the class seriously.

I raise my hand vigorously and appeal to the teacher to make sure I remember the basics of the 'body arts' that I learned.

I may have disappointed you earlier with all the incorrect answers, but I'd like to at least get all the questions right in this simple class.

...... Yes, well done. This is the only thing I've been saying since day one that's worth it. Yes, you can get away with it. In my world, this kind of peacefulness is the real warrior thing to do, right?　I hear a lot about it being one of the strongest moves or something like that.

''Hehe. I like the way you say things like real martial arts and the strongest technique.

But I also think the strongest wordiness is a bit uncool, even if it's good.

I'm a fan of heroic tales, and I still love a head-to-head battle that doesn't run away and doesn't retreat.

''Tiara, who has received special training until today, would understand, right?　As a matter of fact, you won't lose to the 'strong me'.

Suddenly, Sister Yotaki's eyes sharpened and stared at me.

I hastily tried to understand the meaning of her words.

''Huh?　No, well, ...... I guess so?　...... If it comes down to a real battle style duel, we can just wait for sister Yotaki's condition to worsen.

My teacher, Sister Yotaki, taught me a lot of things ...... and she herself is unable to use her most powerful technique, ”escape”.

If you run, you will run out of breath and be unable to move immediately. It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of it, because it's a deadly endurance that allows you to gain an advantage just by continuing to run away when it comes to a match. I guess that's what I'm talking about.

''There's no time limit (rule) for an actual fight. In other words, the current Tiara is strong enough to compete with me.

'Hmm. I know you can't lose, but ....... I don't even feel like I can win.

It's the same in practice, not in games, says sister Yotaki.

Sure, that's true, but ....... I also thought it was sophistry.

'There is no such thing as a match that can never be won in this world. You can take it to the extreme and bring it to a fight that crosses the day. No matter how strong the opponent is, it is impossible to be always rock solid. One day, there will be a moment when you can win. Until then, you have to keep running and running and running and running.

After dark?　Do we have to fight all the time?　Yeah. ......

'Huh. Tiara really doesn't like the steady accumulation ....... But even if you don't like it, remember. An all-out run by the best trained physical strength is the trump card. Especially with your current physical abilities, almost everyone in this world can't keep up with you. You have a chance to win in any situation.

Okay. Roger that, Sensee. I won't give up under any circumstances.

'Good. That's what I wanted to say, I guess.

In the end, the digression ended up being a profound lesson in 'body arts'.

However, there must have been a lot of meaning behind this lesson.

Now that I have improved my level of physical strength, I have the physical strength to match that of an adult. However, I think it's different from the highest level of physical strength that Yotaki-sister is talking about. Somehow, the nuances are different.

''Yes. Well then, this is the end of the 'body arts' application part one.

'What, the first?　I thought I had the best technique.　Isn't this the kind of thing where you're a master of 'body arts' and you have a full license, and you don't have anything else to teach!

''Ha, tiara ....... How can 'escape' be the one and only strongest technique?　There are different kinds of the strongest. This is also my world, but they say that there is no end to martial arts. --becoming strong is an unending hell, Tiara.

Seeing me disappointed, Yotaki sister carved a deep smile into her mouth.

''Seriously, I don't want to muscle train until I die ....... I want to round up in a good place .......

I know very well that you don't like to train diligently. That's why I'm going to run properly today. The foundation of all things running!

Wow, there it is. I'm going to run in for basic training. I'm already pretty strong, you know. There aren't many people who can run better than me.

That's too proud. You plan to make the Level Up penetrate the world in the near future, right?　Then there are bound to be many more people boasting of their physical strength than you then. Relying on the 'Demon Poison' alone, your limits will soon be at your limit.

It's ......, right?

I surrender, chuckle, and begin my pre-run prep workout (I learned all this from my sister Yotaki, too).

As I'm bending and unraveling my body, my sister Yotaki speaks to me in a very quiet voice.

'I'm really begging you, Tiara ....... I can't run as fast as I can right now, so I can't run as fast as I can .......

As loud as her voice was, her expression was very weak.

In front of the rare Youtaki Sister, I paused my preparations to listen to her modest request.

''Youtaki Sister ......?''

'I'm so worried about your brother ....... But I can't watch over your brother now .......

The appeal was emotional and very heavy.

I don't know the life of the Aikawa siblings in their original world and what happened to them.

But I have an idea from the situation. I can tell from every word that it was as miserable as my battle with the disease.

''After spending a few days in this other world, I was painfully aware of it. I must have come to this other world to look for a 'replacement'. When my brother was in danger, I pulled back his hand, ran out as fast as I could, and ran away with him to find a 'replacement' who would run away with me--

Sister Yangtaki gritted her teeth and regretted her inadequacy.

From the way she looked at him, she knew that she really liked her brother.

I felt as if I was going to leave everything in my life to him.

I respond to his enthusiasm.

'Duh, it's okay ......!　I'll be the 'replacement' for sister Yotaki: ......!　Because I owe you so much!　It's not just me, everyone in the castle is thinking. They want to be a little bit of help to the 'gentiles' who are saving the world. That's why this Hoosier's Country itself will become Sister Yangtaki's 'replacement' and help Master!　Protect the Master!　It's a place for a master!　I'm going to 'sign' on the name of this Tiara Hoosiers!

From the depths of her stomach, she shouted out a voice from the bottom of her stomach and spun an absolute promise with the greatest words she could now.

When sister Yotaki heard that, her eyes widened in surprise--

----

He showed a moment of caution.

Sister Yangtaki laughed.

However, it wasn't the smile shown by her friends and sister, but something close to the smile of Brother Rulon and the Apostles.

A black cloth (curtain) was draped over sister Youtaki's face, which was so radiant and beautiful.

A black smile that blurred and distorted, as if it had been painted over with darkness, captured my image in her pitch-black eyes.

That black cloth (curtain) would soon disappear.

Sister Yotaki changes her smile to a calm smile like the bright sun and says thank you.

''----, hmph, hmph. Thank you, Tiara. I'd be happy if this Foozeyers would be your brother's 'replacement' home. And for you to be my 'replacement'--

'Yeah, uh, yeah, ......'

For now I nodded, but my mind was elsewhere.

I couldn't help but notice the darkness that Sister Youtaki showed now.

Her smile was so dark that it was incomparable to the darkness of my brother and the rest of the royal family, the smile of sister Youtaki was so dark.

If I were to say it in a book, it was an expression that could only be called human darkness.

If that was the case, was the cheerful Youtaki sister I knew until today all fake?

Are you still acting out and trying to trick me?

While I'm so upset, sister Yotaki asks me.

''Tiara, what's wrong?''

I have no idea what's in that heart.

Honestly, I have a feeling that Sister Youtaki deliberately showed me her own wickedness. Because that Yotaki sister. Even though I have confidence in my ability to observe people, how could I ever let my guard down and expose them?　It was suspicious because it was only for a moment. Did you dare to show it to me to get my attention?　Something dark for my taste?　No, considering what I said earlier, do you already know the consequences of showing this to you, sister Yotaki?　Then, does Sister Yotaki want others to know her?　What's in you--?

Inside the Yangtaki sister seemed to be a mass of thick resentment and jealousy.

The darkness in her heart that she really wants to protect her brother, but she can't forgive me for trying to protect her instead.

I know that Yotaki sister has an unusual fondness for her own brother, so I think possessiveness is the most appropriate--

So many questions and speculations flying around.

In the middle of it all, I stopped to think.

For now, I'll say the answer I can give right now.

''Sister Yotaki, I'm good.''

My existence was saved by the Aikawa siblings.

I was taken to the book I've been longing for.

There is only one answer.

...... tiara?

The response was unexpected even for Sister Youtaki, but she showed the most unusual expression of the day.

''I--Tiara Fuzzyards will do anything for my master. I can even lay down my life. You said that a while ago, didn't you?　It's the same for sister Yotaki. So, you don't have to say anything. From now on, no matter what happens, I'll stand by your sister, no matter what happens from now on. If you want me to take your place, I'll take your place. If you want me to die, then you can die. I'll do anything. If I'm a book, that's absolutely the last page.

If you don't like me approaching my master, then I will pretend that this feeling never happened.

If Sister Yotaki wants to erase me, then I will disappear.

-- I confessed.

And I hope that I will see the darkness again, Yotaki sister observes.

Only to find her there, with a gentle smile on her face, reaching out her hand.

''Huh, hmmm ....... I'm glad. Ah, Tiara really likes books, doesn't she? It's the best. It's cute. Please let me pet her: .......

”Oh--

Incorrect again.

Not upsetting at all.

There's no meaning stuck in the words.

Apparently, even though I've only tried my best to see through others until today, I can't even challenge the depths of sister Youtaki's heart.

Understanding this, I let out a breath and think lovingly.

''...... ah (...)

That's why I want to uncover it (read it) somehow.

I want to uncover it, read it, touch it, chew on it, roll it around on my tongue.

Because if it's a book, it's a person's darkness. The Darkness of Man ......!

It's inappropriate, but that's the most delicious part. The most intense part of her life.

If it's as intense as Yotaki's sister's, it's going to give me the best emotional impact of my life, thicker than any of the heroic stories I've read so far.

I'm sure Yotaki's sister would love to be exposed (or read) .......

I'm not sure if she read my lust-filled thoughts of --, but Yotaki sister hugged me and stroked me forcefully.

''Ah, tiara ....... Ah.

'Tickle me!　You're even more ticklish today, Yotaki sister!

Curi, curi, curi. You're really cute. It's so relaxing.

Right now, my sister Yotaki and I are ...... something of a naive (・・・・) relationship.

But someday we'll take it a step further. I'm sure, no matter how many years it takes, no matter what the cost, it will be there.

And when we cross that final line, what will we both look like, what will we talk about, and how will we end up?

Even though I knew I was reading too many books, I couldn't stop myself from being intrigued by the story I was spinning with the Yotaki sisters, not the Yotaki sisters themselves.

As I was burning such a heart's desire while being hugged, a third party's voice echoed in the garden.

''--Yotaki, Tiara!　I didn't know we were both here!

The one who appeared was another 'gentile', Aikawa Kanami.

She's as brilliant as Yotaki's sister - she's my teacher.

Although I can't say this openly from the standpoint of the situation, he's also my lover.

On the day of the Gentile summoning, on that tower, in such a cowardly encounter, we spent such a joyful time together, I will treasure it for the rest of my life. This master is also one of the people I want to uncover (read) my heart to.

My sister Yotaki and I reply at the same time.

''Ah, Master!　What's the matter with you!

Hmm?　Huh. Is that your brother? Interrupting me and Tiara's honeymoon time: ......

Sister Yangtaki was sighing.

While sparing me from my hand to the limit, she turned to her brother, Master.

''You guys are really close, aren't you ....... Tiara, has Yotaki been acting strange to you?　You'll tell me right away if anything happens, okay?

What?　You're not my brother. Me and Tiara have a very healthy relationship.

'...... Yotaki, stop talking as if I'm not sound. Tiara will misunderstand you.

'Hmm. The way you are angry and caring: ....... I knew your brother is aiming to drop the tiara on this trip, right?

'Hey, I'm not aiming for ......!　Seriously, don't make jokes like that!　Now I'm going on a journey with Tiara!

'It's a joke about trust, phew. I trust both my brother and Tiara.

'Still, the less discord there is, the better: ....... It's going to be awkward on the road, so you really don't want that kind of thing .......

'You really are an anxiety sufferer, aren't you, brother? ...... Let's have more space in our hearts. It's important to have more space in your mind.

In front of me, the two of them continue to talk about other trivial matters.

Perhaps, but Master has also noticed the root of Sister Yotaki's heart that I noticed earlier.

They've noticed, and they're such good friends.

I can see that there are still some interesting parts of the two of them left. If this is a book, I've only just started reading it. There's a lot of pages in it for the two of us that I don't know about. It's full of fun. As my cheeks are smiling at that fact, the ”Apostles” who I admire so much after ”The Gentiles” also come to the garden.

Diprakra-sama and Sith-sama line up and let me know the long-awaited time.

''The preparations are done, Tiara!　Now get in the carriage outside with Vortex Wave!

Hurry up, Tiara!　The vortex wave is all over the place!　After all, it's my perfect vortex wave!　Eww, my!

Oh, the 'apostles' shine too .......

Their personalities, established from their distorted births, make my heart skip a beat from every word .......

Although I am one step inferior to Sister Yotaki and her mentor, I still love her a great deal.

Even more than the role of speaking for God, the two of them genuinely have beautiful hearts and I can't help it.

''-- Hey (...)

And as I was enjoying the four of them shining in this too dark world, I was approached by a voice.

I turned my attention to the direction of the voices.

Not where Sister Yangtaki and Master were, nor where Diprakra-sama and Sith-sama were, but in the third standing position he was.

The third apostle-sama in the form of a small boy.

His name is not mentioned.

Because unlike the other four, he had a black cloth (curtain) hanging over his face.

However, I knew that he was staring at me behind that black cloth (curtain).

''Tiara Hoozeyers, since just now, you--''

'Er, ah, yes. Um, ...... Mr. Legacy?　What's wrong with you: ......?

I managed to twist the name out of my head.

It would be no wonder I had almost forgotten it.

So much so that Lady Legacy was a shadowy presence in Hoosiers. He had never done anything special since he showed up at this Hoosiers'. He's quiet and not very assertive, so he's been treated by many people as if he wasn't even there.

That Legacy-sama is now - speaking to me.

And it was in a loud voice that I had never heard before.

I wanted to ask the reason for this, but Legacy-sama himself, who spoke to me, began to be confused.

'What's wrong ......?　What's wrong with me now: ......?

'No, Master Legacy called me to ....... I was wondering if there was something wrong with you. ......

Yeah, you called me. Now I'm calling you. Why ......

He didn't seem to be able to understand his current behavior on his own. And even more than me, Legacy-sama himself becomes more and more curious to know why. Leaving me in front of her, she starts muttering in a small, mumbling voice.

Even if I listen carefully, I can't pick up the content.

It's fun to be meaningful, but there's no way to read it when it's completed so far on its own.

Legacie-sama's lack of interaction with others is fatal. Despite his position as an 'apostle', he takes a stance that doesn't try to get involved in the big picture of the world.

It's a bit of a shame, but it falls below the other four in terms of priority.

I walk towards the light, leaving Lady Legacy to concentrate on her soliloquy.

'Um, ....... I'm off, Lady Legacy.

I hold the hand of someone I admire.

'Shall we go, Tiara?'

Yeah, ......!

Thus, after being seen off by Sister Yotaki and the 'Apostle' and the others, they got into the carriage lined up with the Gosha and rode out on the road leading to Fania.

This is what happened just before I set out on my journey with my master.

Sister Yangtaki told her story to me, not to the Master, but to me.

I want my master to think about the meaning of this, a thousand years later.