Arifureta Vol 4 Chapter 10 (2/2)

While explaining things, Hajime suddenly glared at s.h.i.+a, who became embarra.s.sed with blus.h.i.+ng cheeks when she heard the explanation. Yue also coldly looked at s.h.i.+a.

“Mo-mou, Hajime-san. To start saying something like that in front of everyone. To say, I have an outstanding figure and style, the cutest in the world and charming, mou! It was embarras–bugera!?”

Yue’s golden right straight found its way into the cheek of s.h.i.+a who was caught up in the moment. With a love filled mind, s.h.i.+a raised a scream then collapsed. Without using body strengthening, she got up while rubbing her cheek that was reddened in a different way from before.

“… … Don’t get carried away”

“… … I’b sobby, Yue-zan”

Having heard Yue’s cold words, s.h.i.+a’s body trembled. While amazed by their appearance, Hajime continued his explanation.

“A~ I will say the conclusion. Inside human territory, I am protecting you by saying you’re a slave. If I didn’t do it, there’d be a lot of troubles and it’ll be all because of you”

“That is… … although I understand it…”

She understood the reason and merit. But, s.h.i.+a had an unhappy expression, felt it hard to accept that after all. Because she had a strong yearning to be called their companion, she was unable to simply accept it. This time it was Yue who told s.h.i.+a.

“… … Don’t care what the small fries think of you”

“Yue-san?”

“… … The most important thing is it was enough if the ones important to you understand you. … … isn’t it?”

“… … … … Th-that’s right. That’s right.”

“… … Nn, even though I am reluctant… … s.h.i.+a is someone I recognize as a companion… … Don’t mind the small things”

“… … Yue-san… … ehehe. Thank you very much”

She was a vampire princess who wielded her power and listened to the ma.s.ses. Even though she was betrayed, she found a new answer that even little words were able to carry a ma.s.sive weight. That’s why, her words were able to break the stone inside s.h.i.+a’s heart. All members of the Haulia tribe, even Hajime and Yue, understood that s.h.i.+a has become important to Hajime and Yue. It was unnecessary to go through the trouble of getting 1,000 people to understand it. Of course, even if they could do it, there was no need to do that…

Having heard Yue’s words, s.h.i.+a shyly smiled while taking a peek at Hajime. She was expecting him to say something.

Hajime who felt it can’t be helped, reluctantly started to spin his words.

“Well, I won’t abandon you if you were attacked because they found out you’re not a slave”

“Even if it will make everyone in this town your enemies?”

“You know, didn’t I already do that with the Empire’s soldiers?”

“Then, you’ll do it even if the enemy was a country! Fufu!”

“What did you say? No matter even if it was the world or the G.o.ds it won’t change anything. If it was an enemy, no matter who it is, I will fight”

“Kufufu, did you hear that? Yue-san. Did you hear what Hajime-san just said? We are important to him, right?”

“… … Hajime’s only important person is me”

“Wa-, please read the mood! At this time, you should honestly say the usual “… … Nn”!”

s.h.i.+a was happy and enjoying it, despite her complaints. Hearing that, when the time comes, he will even fight against the world. As expected it is something that’d make a woman happy. Especially if the other person was the one you’re in love with.

Hajime who narrowed his eyes looked at the two playing with each other (or so it looks like to him), started to explain s.h.i.+a’s collar.

“One more thing, because that collar incorporates telepathy ore and a special ore, use it if you deem it necessary. It’s able to be used by directly pouring magic into it”

“Telepathy ore and a special ore?”

Telepathy ore is a mineral that’s able to transfer thoughts. It was an ore created by Creation magic that gave the user the skill “Telepathy”, the amount of magic usage is proportional to the distance. Most of all, currently in this age there was nothing like telepathy or the telephone, so everyone who has the same ore within the range will be able to hear the secret talk.

The special ore itself was created using Creation magic to give the user the skill “Presence Perception”+ Specific Perception””. When Specific Perception was used, it is possible to catch only a specific presence among a crowd, and identify a presence among many. When it was used, it’d take the role as a beacon by pouring magic into it. The strength of the beacon is proportional to the amount of magic used.

Having heard Hajime’s explanation, s.h.i.+a raised a praising voice.

“By the way, that collar can be removed by giving it a certain amount of magic, you know?”

“I see~, in other words… … because you wanted to always hear my voice, and know my whereabouts, is that what Hajime-san felt? Mou, do you like me that much? As expected, it was a little too-, rather, ah, it’s not like I hate i-Bbaberun!?”

“… … Don’t get carried away”

“‘Sob’, I’b sobby”

With a beautiful picturesque curve, Yue’s kick came flying into the back of s.h.i.+a’s head, who collapsed after yelling a strange scream. A cold voice could be heard from Yue. Even though she was weak at close combat… … Yue delivered a splendid high kick, then s.h.i.+a apologized with tears in her eyes. Even if she recognized her as a journey companion, it seems she won’t forgive her if s.h.i.+a tried to approach Hajime. Most of all, it was questionable whether s.h.i.+a’s behaviour and speech could be called an approach.

With such a happy(?) mood, they continued walking on the main street until they discovered a signboard with a large sword drawn on it. It was the same signboard as the one seen in Hol-ad town’s adventurer guild, although the scale was two sizes smaller than the one in Hol-ad.

After confirming the signboard, Hajime stepped inside by opening the door with composure.

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