Vol 5 Chapter 1.1 (1/2)

Vol. 5 Chapter 1 Part 1

I saw it!

It was the third day since s.h.i.+n and the second princess of Bayreuth Kingdom, Rionne, had been transposed to the Sacred Place Kalkia. The rampart of the stronghold city, Balmel, was visible to the two people who continued going south.

Normally it was impossible to arrive in three days, but they were upper cla.s.s Chosen Ones. It could be said that their speed surpa.s.sed that of a flying dragon.

Similarly from the Sacred Place to Balmel, there was quite a distance from the large crowd of monsters. Since the Goblins and other monsters were the main const.i.tuent for their slow movements, they still had probably nearly a week to spare.

Ill go meet the feudal lord. s.h.i.+n, please report to the Adventurers Guild.

Understood. What will you do afterwards?

When it comes to the intercepting the large-scale of Flood monsters invasion, cooperation of the guild and the army is essential. It means that the Chosen Ones will a.s.semble immediately.

I see. Roger that.

The current time was just past noon. Since it was not early in the morning or late at night, he didnt have to wait at the reception desk.

Rionne told the circ.u.mstances to the guard who was in the guardroom of the gate, and was guided to the feudal lords castle.

s.h.i.+n also asked the guard about the place and headed toward the Adventurers Guild.

Is it in between Bayreuth and Falnido?

What s.h.i.+n spoke about was the race of people he came across. There were a lot more beasts here than in Bayreuth, and more humans than in Falnido. He also saw some elves and dragnils.

The key point of defending was to keep the overflowing monsters in check from the Sacred Place. In addition, because the city was next to the sea and an abundance of mountains, this might have resulted in various races gathering.

Its lively.

s.h.i.+n briskly walked for a while, and soon saw a familiar signboard.

He opened the door, entered inside, and made his way to the counter.

Excuse me, could you relay something to the guild master?

Sorry for being so for asking, but what kind of business do you have with Guild Master?

The elf receptionist girl, who gave off the impression of a working woman with gla.s.ses on, asked him with a dubious look.

It was the first time s.h.i.+n had come to Balmel, so he didnt know any acquaintances. When an adventurer without acquaintances asked to call the guild master, you probably would think it was suspicious, too.

There is information on the Flood. In addition to the Guild Card, I also pledge with my social position.

Please wait a moment.

The receptionist contemplated for a moment before lightly bowing and drawing back to an inside room.

It was likely that she couldnt ignore it when she heard it was about the Flood.

This way, please.

The receptionist, who returned after a few minutes, prompted s.h.i.+n to the back room.

It seemed that the guild interiors design was almost the same in every town. They walked a short distance and a big door could be seen, and the reception girl knocked on it.

Its Eliza. I brought you the adventurer in question.

Its open. Have him enter.

The reply, which came from the other side of the door, was a male voice.

Also, this reception girl seemed to be called Eliza.

s.h.i.+n pa.s.sed through the door which had been opened by Eliza, and entered the room.

Welcome to the Adventurers Guild. I am the guild master, Baren Lakt. Im told that you brought information on the Flood; could you tell me more about it?

When he was invited to sit on the sofa, s.h.i.+n felt that he was being observed.

Barens appearance was that of a man just past his 60s. Most of his hair was white; wrinkles also stood out on his face.

However, even if he looked gentle, that glint in eyes held a sharpness that wasnt inferior to Barluxs.

I am s.h.i.+n. The Flood occurred around Sacred Place Kalkia. It consists mainly of Goblins, Orcs and others humanoid monsters. Judging from the speed of their progression, I think it will take them about one week until they arrive here.

Your expression looks like youve seen it happen; may I ask for your information sources?

As you said, I saw it. I cant say in detail, but I can confirm that a ma.s.s of monsters was heading toward Balmel when I went to the vicinity of the Sacred Place. My companion has already gone to contact the feudal lord here.

To the feudal lord? Does the person accompanying you have a high social rank?

Baren asked, and narrowed his eyes slightly.

If one could have an audience with the feudal lord immediately, it must be a person with a high position to some degree. As expected from the guild master of the city near the Sacred Place, he was quick to catch on.

You will know about my companions status. The information should be pa.s.sed on to you soon. Leaving that aside, do you believe in my information?

Hrm, I can not remain silent when hearing Flood. But under the present situation, theres no proof to back up what youre saying

Baren said, while putting his hand on his chin.

However, it seemed he already sent a messenger to confirm the information contrary to his words.

There were people leaving the guild hurriedly; s.h.i.+n could sense it.

If you say that you are an A rank adventurer, the story would be different.

For Baren, he should be able to get into action quickly. However, since he was the head of the organization, he couldnt accept s.h.i.+ns information that easily.

Then, how about this?

Receiving a probing-like gaze, s.h.i.+n took out the letter of introduction from Tsuki no Hokora from his Item Box.

That is

Eliza expressed words when she saw the letter of introduction.

I already have official guarantee that its genuine by Guild Master of Bayreuth.

I see, I have no choice but to believe you since this is shown.

The gaze containing doubt from Baren was erased.

Dont you have to verify it?

Unfortunately, I dont have a letter of introduction. But as you said, I can contact Barlux-dono. Even if you tell a lie, Ill know it immediately.

Thank you

Uh huh, from here on I officially announce the declaration of a state of emergency. If the companion whom you said has brought the story to the feudal lord, the army would move immediately. As soon as the report comes, well begin the preparation for the residents evacuation. Eliza, please contact the representatives of each guild.

Understood.

Eliza who received the order left the room afterward.

Organization of the army and units, procurement of supplies, and the evacuation of the residents; there were many things that needed to be done from now on.

What are you going to do hereafter? I guess youre an upper cla.s.s Chosen One, right? Please cooperate as Id like to ask regardless, but

You dont have to ask. As an upper cla.s.s Chosen One as you say, you can expect me to help to some extent.

Thats rea.s.suring. Then, it would be nice if you have a meeting together with the other Chosen Ones in this city.

In Barens talk, the Chosen Ones that became the main force, because upper cla.s.s Chosen Ones were not the same as ordinary adventurers or knights, it was said that they would unite in a party between fellow Chosen Ones and fight.

Since they themselves often had weapons for their exclusive use, they didnt take much time with preparation compared to a common adventurer.

Now the Chosen Ones protect Balmel, but Ive heard there is one short..

You had known? Im also concerned about this, but the force increased once you joined. It became somewhat better, is what Id like to think.

My companion is a Chosen One too, so you can count on us.

Its a blessing.

After inquiring about the location of the shop which the Chosen One ran, s.h.i.+n left the adventurers guild. Even if everyone of them were a Chosen One, it didnt mean they would be adventurers or knights.

Thats the place, huh? Ive seen that signboard somewhere before.

He said as he went ahead along the street, and found the signboard of the landmark.

At the sole of a paw and small fish which were drawn on the signboard, s.h.i.+n tilted his head.

Paw, small fishWait, those are, dried small sardines?

A paw and dried small sardines. To that combination, something flashed inside s.h.i.+ns mind.

The shops name is Nyan Da Landyou say? D-Dont tell me.

While remembering the person who shouldnt be here, s.h.i.+n opened the shops door.

A bell rang and he entered the shop, there, it was a bar with a calm atmosphere. s.h.i.+n was familiar, no, he was at a loss for a moment how he should move in the interior which he was so familiar with.

Hm? Customer-san, I am very sorry, but we havent opened yet. You can have delicious sake after the sun goes down a little more, okay?

s.h.i.+n stiffened at that very moment, a deep voice of a man from the inner part of the store was heard.

s.h.i.+n was also familiar with this voice, and he turned toward the direction of the voice.

Hibineko-san?

Certainly, I was called that by a close friend, butNyaa Nyaa Nyaa!?

That person, expressed his surprise with his whole body when he confirmed s.h.i.+ns face.

His race was High Beast of cat. As for the appearance, there was no way of expressing it other than a cat walking on two legs and wearing clothes.

His face was mostly white but only the ears were black. A part of the fur on his face had become gray for some reason; it looked like a crack on a split tile.

The reason why s.h.i.+n called him Hibineko was because of the grey patch. His avatar name in-game was [emailprotected]/* */. (T/N: Hibineko literally means crack cat)

If only his voice was heard, one would imagined a refined man of middle age, but due to his short stature and his cartoonish costume, he looked like a mascot character of a deformed animal in an amus.e.m.e.nt park.

Add a exclamation mark floating above the head, and he would become the gag character of a manga.

Are you a d-double?

Who is! Ah, no, but why? Hibineko-san, you were in the death game

You should have died.

Though s.h.i.+n didnt voice it, he knew he wasnt mistaken. However, a.n.a.lyze certainly displayed [emailprotected]/* */.

Really, youre s.h.i.+n-nyaa.?

Ahyoure indeed Hibineko-sanfirst of all should I stop calling you that name?

s.h.i.+n felt that tension dispersed, as -nyaa attached to the end of names which was a peculiar way of calling from Hibineko. Even if he thought back to when it was a regular game, he was a player who could change the mood of the area unintentionally.

*Sigh*, even though I dont understand it well, its been a long time, Hibineko-san. No, is it better to call you [emailprotected]/* */?

Mugu! To know my sealed true name, youre really s.h.i.+n-nyaa!

I only saw it from a.n.a.lyze. Or perhaps I should say, please stop calling me as s.h.i.+n-nyaa, seriously.

While communicating like they did in the past, s.h.i.+n sighed.

Fumu, its truly you, s.h.i.+n Hey, s.h.i.+n. I want to confirm only this, have you died?

No, I didnt, supposedly.

s.h.i.+n spoke briefly about what happened to himself after he defeated Origin. He couldnt be dead at least.

No no, such things

For me, I am concerned why Hibineko-san is here though.

I dont understand it either. Having lost my life in death game, when I came to myself, I was asleep on a gra.s.sy plain. Level, stats, and items. Nothing changed from prior to dying, so I didnt have a hard time while living.

Balmel seemed to be the first place he arrived, it was said that he was active as an adventurer based in here.

Then, what is this shop?

Besides being active as an adventurer, this is matched with my character.

Nyan Da Land bar was the name of the shop which Hibineko opened during the game era.

Half of the menu being cat food hadnt changed either.

And, I became the mark when other players also came.

Besides you, there are others?!

Apparently, the situation was on a larger scale than s.h.i.+n thought.

The players who should have died in the death game or something; it was much more than expected.

As far as I know it, Shadow-nyaa, Ho-nyaa, Masa-nyaa, Hira-nyaa have certainly come into this world. But

But?

There are PK among the people that come as well.

PK?!

The players have come. Hearing that, s.h.i.+n thought even if they died in the original world, they could at least live in this world, but his expression changed when he heard the following words by Hibineko.

PK or abbreviated of Player Killer; it referred to the act where a player killed another player, or the player who did such an act. This time, it was the latter meaning.

Also, speaking of the PK in the death game era, the majority prefered to kill the villainous people.

Do you know who has come?

I still cannot grasp everything. But its no doubt that Hameln has come.

That guy has come? Its going to be troublesome

Hameln, s.h.i.+n who heard that name had his expression stiffen.

The player who was known as a habitual offender of PK-MPK(Monster Player Kill) in the death game era, thats Hameln.

As a High Pixie, he had more combat power than any upper cla.s.s Chosen One in this world, though not as much as Schnee.

Even in this world, he has already been placed on the wanted list in many countries.

What did he do?

Though he was able to expect it without hearing, s.h.i.+n still asked.

He brought a large amount of monsters, and attacked a town. It doesnt seem to be a big town, but it was said that it was a total destruction.

That b.a.s.t.a.r.d. Even here, hes doing the same things, huh?

As s.h.i.+n, who had a connection as he put an end to Hameln during the death game, he wondered why there was such a player in this world.

Well, its useless even if we think now. Anyway, why did you come to this shop, s.h.i.+n?

Ah, though I think you will be contacted soon, the Flood happened. So, it would be nice if you have meeting together with the other Chosen Ones, was what the guild master said.

So thats the case, huh? Then, Ill call out Shadow-nyaa and the others too.

Hibineko paused for a short while, and fell silent.

Partly because he was a player too, s.h.i.+n understood that Hibineko used Mind Chat.

When I spoke about you, s.h.i.+n, he said he would come at once.

Are they nearby?

They are my next-door neighbours. Didnt you see the signboard?

That is, I was paying more attention to the paw signboard..

To miss the cafe B&W, you still have a long way to go, s.h.i.+n.

B&W? Thats the Shadow-san and Holly-sans shop?

Thats right. By the way, they have a daughter too.

Seriously?!

They have a daughter, s.h.i.+n was surprised at that clause.

Even a former player seemed to able to make a child in this world. Just when he tried to ask for a detailed story, the shops door was opened forcefully.

Is it true that s.h.i.+n-chan is here?!

Hey Holly, calm down a bit.

Entering by kicking the door open were two people, a High Elf and a High Lord.

Having raised a loud yell was the High Elf woman, her white hair waved loosely and her blue transparent eyes were impressive.

What reprimanded her was a High Lord man, having the same black hair and iris as s.h.i.+n.

The words handsome man and beautiful woman, matched the two people really well.

UmHolly-sanif possible, please stop attaching -chan to my name.

It was Hollys habit to put up -chan to someone, because s.h.i.+n had the same nickname as some kindergartener, he requested her to correct it whenever being called.

Though she attached -kun to his name during their last meeting, she seemed to have completely forgotten it, probably because she was being surprised.

Hibineko-san. They look like theyre somewhat misunderstanding though..

U-Umu, they should hear the story in general about you, s.h.i.+n.

They seemed to think that s.h.i.+n probably died and had come to this world. From the tears acc.u.mulating in their eyes, theres no mistake about it.

Hey Holly, s.h.i.+n has not died. Youve heard Hibinekos chat.

Eh? Is that so?

To begin with, she had a character that was quickly jumping to wrong conclusions, and that didnt seem to have changed even after she came here.

It was also a common thing for Shadow to rebuke her.

Its true. At least, Im certain that my HP didnt become 0 when I came here.

Im glad. I certainly thoughtbut, then why are you here?

Heve said he doesnt know. Anyway, its been a long time, s.h.i.+n. Im happy to see you again, but I dont know whether its nice to say..

While answering Hollys question, Shadow called out to s.h.i.+n.

No, Im glad to meet you tooMeeting again, it was possible, wasnt it?

I didnt expect it after I died..

s.h.i.+n and Shadow, they had known each other for the longest inside that group. At one time, they made a party together.

s.h.i.+n was glad to see Shadow and Holly together, and became jealous at the same time.

Even in the real world, Shadow and Holly were a married couple, their good relations.h.i.+p was famous among companions. Despite dying and ending up in a another world, they could still be here together, s.h.i.+n was a little jealous.

(Well, his circ.u.mstances are slightly different than mine.)

s.h.i.+n almost hoped for a reunion like those two, and shrugged his shoulders a little to restrain himself.

First of all, I am delighted with our reunion here, but the situation at the moment is a little..

Thats right. When I heard the Flood took place, I couldnt calm down either.

Shadow also changed his expression.

Has the adventurers guild made their move?

Yes, my companion has also told the feudal lord, too. Each guild should be contacted soon.

As expected, youre quick to respond. But s.h.i.+n-kun, did Guild Master believe in your story?

As for that, I showed him this.

s.h.i.+n took out the letter of introduction of Tsuki no Hokora in front of Holly.

When that was seen, everyone nodded as having consented.

I see. You already went to your home.

It was near the place where I woke up, so I went there first. I also have met Schnee already.

All three of them seemed to know the situation of Tsuki no Hokora; Holly and the others wanted to hear the detailed story from s.h.i.+n.

However, because it was not a time to be carefree, s.h.i.+n ignored Hollys gaze and returned to the conversation.

Ive already told this to the guild master, but the majority of the monsters were humanoids such as Goblins and Ogres. Anyway, you should be careful of their number. It was a number that wasnt seen even in an event of the game.

Thats the feature of the Flood which breeds a large amount of low-level monsters. Though we, the melee-type, would have a difficult time corresponding to the attack, it seems we dont have to worry with s.h.i.+n here.

Shouldnt you destroyed them when you came across them?

Shadow said in neither joking nor in a serious tone.

No, actually, my companion in question is the second princess of Bayreuth Kingdom. To use my power in front of such person is still..

Will she be afraid or praise it? Either way, it will be mayhem. High Humans here seem to be treated like half G.o.ds. s.h.i.+n-kuns support character, Schnee-chan, is very famous, you know?

Yeah, besides, even now she still held full interest toward me. As Shadow-san says, I intend to prevent war sacrifices too, but I dont want to be discovered.

It was said, no matter how much the number were, most of them were small fry which didnt reach level 100. He could burn them down using a wide range magic skill.

As why that wasnt done earlier, it was because Rionne was nearby.

A man with power, is difficult in every ages. For the matter of the second princess, I heard she isnt that corrupted to that extent though..

Following Shadow, Hibineko began to talk.

Well, the placement probably will be different from us when it comes to a royal family. I dare say, we ought to be together as the dispatch group.

The group of dispatch were the Chosen Ones a.s.signed to various places by turns. The mage and the magic swordsman which Rionne mentioned before fell under that.

Thats good then.

If I say that were acquaintances, its almost settled with the princess becoming separated. A hastily made party and a party with cooperation, the battle results are greatly different. The guild master also understands that situation.

I wonder if we would become a hindrance insteadDidnt Schnee-chan come?

She is in Bayreuth now. Its also why Im here, it seems like a demon was in the royal palace.

Demon?

Shadow reacted to s.h.i.+ns remark.

Neither Hibineko nor Holly spoke, but they seemed to be surprised similarly.

I heard in Schnees story, 500 years from the natural disaster, she didnt come across it at all.

Hm, we havent heard of it either.

In addition to Hibinekos words, Shadow and Holly nodded too.

Though they didnt understand what was happening, demons having begun to move again was not a good premonition. Just to make sure, he also informed them of what was in the royal palace.

A Count cla.s.s, huh? If thats the case, we should able to handle it.

Although anything higher than that, weve only ever fought in dungeons or for quests.

The terrain has changed now, we dont know the reason. In all the dungeons that we have visited in this world, there never been something like this.

Three people looked at each other and frowned.

Well, I think its better than not knowing, but please put it in the corner of your mind for the time being. You may have to give priority even more soon.

Since he couldnt find solution even if he thought, the demon matter was put on hold for the time being.

For now, let me take charge of strengthening your weapons and armor which youre using now.

Is it fine?

Im here this time, but I dont know what will happen hereafter. I think theres no loss to reinforce them. Of course, you can expect it to be good as I will do it seriously.

s.h.i.+n was there this time. Though the preparation made by the guild and the feudal lord were wasted, he didnt intend to increase the victims and the like from the start.

s.h.i.+ns attention was already focused on the Flood which would eventually happen again.

F-Fumus.h.i.+n is serious huh? A fearful weapons will probably be completed, although its reliable.

Im afraid to hand over my weapon.

Hibineko and Shadow said in a slightly restless voice.

Because they didnt know s.h.i.+ns ability completely, what kind of magic remodeling would s.h.i.+n subject their favorite weapons to? Such uneasiness flashed across their head.

Please take care of my weapon! Even if s.h.i.+n-kun is not here, we will defend this place!

Unlike the men who were sweating from their foreheads, Holly with an expression full of motivation, handed over a weapon which was still in card state to s.h.i.+n immediately.