Chapter 55: Fortysix episodes of love
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Early in the morning, one night after the attack by Dr. Deus and Ex, Chloe was visiting as usual.
It seems that the Takumi points have already been used up, but apparently Sasha has replaced them.
Takumi-dono, is it true that the seal on sister Cal has been broken?
Chloe knew about it before I told her about Karna.
'Yeah, she's asleep again now, but she's temporarily recovered. How did you know about that?
Grandpa told me. Grandpa told me that my sister Kal's seal is about to be broken.
It's a shame you didn't get to meet him. He sends his regards to Koo-chan.
...... I see.
Is Karna's seal being detected by the ancient dragon?
Are they alarmed or worried?
It seems the trigger was a desire to protect Chloe. He said the way to break the seal was not through force, but through love.
Oh, is it love? ......
As Chloe turned red, she stared at the Karuna on her hip.
It felt as if the black Karuna had turned slightly red.
'Love will break the seal. That's nice. I used to long for something like that too.'
Sasha comes into the conversation as she brings me breakfast.
It's the morning porridge she used to make for me from time to time when I was an adventurer.
I was asked to take over meal duty today, so I left it to her.
'I've been waiting for you ever since I retired as an adventurer and returned to the palace. I've been waiting for the lovely lord to come and steal me away.
For some reason, Sasha speaks with a twinkle in her eye as she looks at me.
Feeling an unfathomably strong pressure, I look away and sip my morning porridge.
Yes, it's nostalgic, but it's a little lacking in saltiness. I want one more swing of the sword.
I'm sure it's a great idea for us. I'd like to see you come and take our house while killing all the other dragon clans.
Chloe gets excited and goes into a dragon dialect.
No, because there's no way I'm going to be that guy.
It's not just Sasha, even Chloe is staring at me with sparkling eyes.
The pressure is doubled and I feel like I'm going to be crushed. I decide to focus all my nerves on the morning porridge now and continue to eat single-mindedly. There you go: ......
'Please stop, both of you. Please don't talk to Takumi about such clichéd fantasies.
Furthermore, Leia joins in.
'The lovely lord does not go to the royal palace or the dragon's nest. They realize that true happiness is just around the corner, and they will not go anywhere, but live forever with their beloved disciples.
Oh, come on, that's not very dramatic at all!
I agree. After all, the high road is forbidden love. Two people in love with each other, and yet being torn apart by their country, but still, fate is a beautiful thing.
The three of them talk about their ideals about love, and then the big debate contest begins. Yuck. If I get caught up in this, it's going to be a mess.
I sneak out of the place with my morning porridge and go out of the cave.
...... You're still as irresistible as ever, Tak-kun.
Karuna, who only speaks to me a few times a day to conserve her power, mutters to me.
It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. What kind of thing is best for you, Tak-kun?
I'm not good at that kind of thing.
While thinking about it, the number of times I can talk to Karuna is small, so I'll answer in a nutshell.
'I'd like it to be something like, "We have feelings for each other, but we end our lives without realizing it.
"What? What's that? We can't start! Love is going to end! You scared the shit out of me!
Not long ago, I was occupied with living on my own, and I didn't even have time to think about loving anyone else.
But it's just like Tak-kun. But what if you find out before you die?
'Yes, no, you'll only know when it happens: ......
I'm still caught up in a situation where that's not the case, and if you fall in love with someone at a time like this: ......
I'm sure he'll pretend not to notice.
"Why not? That's not right!'
Karna, who has declared that she won't be able to talk much, talks like crazy. Is she okay?
Well, we'll be found out. I'll consult with you if that happens.
Okay, thank you.
That's where the story finally ended and I thought Karuna had fallen asleep.
'...... tachkun'
'Huh? I thought you fell asleep?
"You better watch out. They're watching.
He almost looks around in a panic, but Karuna stops him.
You better not move. We can't see him. We don't know where he is. He's completely gone. Maybe it's just for reconnaissance. I'll pretend not to notice.
Yeah, okay.
"Don't worry, if you need anything else, I'm at home again at ......
With that, Karuna falls asleep.
Apparently, the assassins following Dr. Deus have already arrived nearby.
That's when I was sipping my morning porridge as if it were nothing, as Karuna had told me.
'As expected of you, Takumi-san, have you noticed?
Yeah.
Leia and the others come out of the cave.
After all, Leia is aware of the signs, too.
'That happiness is just around the corner.
No! That's not what I noticed!
Apparently, the great love debate contest was still going on.
'They must be scouting from quite a distance. Even I can't get a hint of it.''
We enter the cave again and discuss the unseen enemy.
If there's a sign that even Leia can't catch it, then a very skilled scout must have infiltrated the area.
'Normally, the only way to get here is to use the Takumi Point. The fact that they approached without doing so means that they probably got in last night when Dr. Deus broke in.
Are you connected to Dr. Deus?
We're probably splitting up. I've talked to Dr. Deus and he's not a double-crosser.
Since the adventurer days, Sasha's eye for people was sure.
If that Sasha says it, there is no doubt about it.
''Since we don't know who the enemy is, it's best not to move unnecessarily. We'll just have to let them think we're married, just like our plan.
But if you can't find the scouts, I don't know how much longer you can pretend to be married.
Well, Takumi, are you really going to get married?
What?
'What do you mean by that? No!
Leia shouts to cover my line.
'Shh, I'm just kidding, Leia. 'Keep your voice down,'
'Mmm, gulp. You must really be joking, Lord Sasha.
No, I don't want you to make a joke that would make Leia feel like she's going to cut her stomach.
'It's okay. I've been thinking of countermeasures for situations like this. No matter how much you try to distract them, I'll always be able to find them, and I'll bring in a search specialist.
"Searching specialists? Is there such a person in the Kingdom of Lucia?
'No, there may be a traitor in the Kingdom of Lucia. Someone who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Lucia and can be absolutely trusted.
A spying specialist who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Lucia.
And someone in whom Sasha has absolute confidence.
I can only think of one such person.
''No way, Sasha......''
Yes, I'll have him come to you.
Four friends from the adventurer's era, the last of them.
The great bandit Batts has finally made his move.
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Early in the morning, one night after the attack by Dr. Deus and Ex, Chloe was visiting as usual.
It seems that the Takumi points have already been used up, but apparently Sasha has replaced them.
Takumi-dono, is it true that the seal on sister Cal has been broken?
Chloe knew about it before I told her about Karna.
'Yeah, she's asleep again now, but she's temporarily recovered. How did you know about that?
Grandpa told me. Grandpa told me that my sister Kal's seal is about to be broken.
It's a shame you didn't get to meet him. He sends his regards to Koo-chan.
...... I see.
Is Karna's seal being detected by the ancient dragon?
Are they alarmed or worried?
It seems the trigger was a desire to protect Chloe. He said the way to break the seal was not through force, but through love.
Oh, is it love? ......
As Chloe turned red, she stared at the Karuna on her hip.
It felt as if the black Karuna had turned slightly red.
'Love will break the seal. That's nice. I used to long for something like that too.'
Sasha comes into the conversation as she brings me breakfast.
It's the morning porridge she used to make for me from time to time when I was an adventurer.
I was asked to take over meal duty today, so I left it to her.
'I've been waiting for you ever since I retired as an adventurer and returned to the palace. I've been waiting for the lovely lord to come and steal me away.
For some reason, Sasha speaks with a twinkle in her eye as she looks at me.
Feeling an unfathomably strong pressure, I look away and sip my morning porridge.
Yes, it's nostalgic, but it's a little lacking in saltiness. I want one more swing of the sword.
I'm sure it's a great idea for us. I'd like to see you come and take our house while killing all the other dragon clans.
Chloe gets excited and goes into a dragon dialect.
No, because there's no way I'm going to be that guy.
It's not just Sasha, even Chloe is staring at me with sparkling eyes.
The pressure is doubled and I feel like I'm going to be crushed. I decide to focus all my nerves on the morning porridge now and continue to eat single-mindedly. There you go: ......
'Please stop, both of you. Please don't talk to Takumi about such clichéd fantasies.
Furthermore, Leia joins in.
'The lovely lord does not go to the royal palace or the dragon's nest. They realize that true happiness is just around the corner, and they will not go anywhere, but live forever with their beloved disciples.
Oh, come on, that's not very dramatic at all!
I agree. After all, the high road is forbidden love. Two people in love with each other, and yet being torn apart by their country, but still, fate is a beautiful thing.
The three of them talk about their ideals about love, and then the big debate contest begins. Yuck. If I get caught up in this, it's going to be a mess.
I sneak out of the place with my morning porridge and go out of the cave.
...... You're still as irresistible as ever, Tak-kun.
Karuna, who only speaks to me a few times a day to conserve her power, mutters to me.
It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. What kind of thing is best for you, Tak-kun?
I'm not good at that kind of thing.
While thinking about it, the number of times I can talk to Karuna is small, so I'll answer in a nutshell.
'I'd like it to be something like, "We have feelings for each other, but we end our lives without realizing it.
"What? What's that? We can't start! Love is going to end! You scared the shit out of me!
Not long ago, I was occupied with living on my own, and I didn't even have time to think about loving anyone else.
But it's just like Tak-kun. But what if you find out before you die?
'Yes, no, you'll only know when it happens: ......
I'm still caught up in a situation where that's not the case, and if you fall in love with someone at a time like this: ......
I'm sure he'll pretend not to notice.
"Why not? That's not right!'
Karna, who has declared that she won't be able to talk much, talks like crazy. Is she okay?
Well, we'll be found out. I'll consult with you if that happens.
Okay, thank you.
That's where the story finally ended and I thought Karuna had fallen asleep.
'...... tachkun'
'Huh? I thought you fell asleep?
"You better watch out. They're watching.
He almost looks around in a panic, but Karuna stops him.
You better not move. We can't see him. We don't know where he is. He's completely gone. Maybe it's just for reconnaissance. I'll pretend not to notice.
Yeah, okay.
"Don't worry, if you need anything else, I'm at home again at ......
With that, Karuna falls asleep.
Apparently, the assassins following Dr. Deus have already arrived nearby.
That's when I was sipping my morning porridge as if it were nothing, as Karuna had told me.
'As expected of you, Takumi-san, have you noticed?
Yeah.
Leia and the others come out of the cave.
After all, Leia is aware of the signs, too.
'That happiness is just around the corner.
No! That's not what I noticed!
Apparently, the great love debate contest was still going on.
'They must be scouting from quite a distance. Even I can't get a hint of it.''
We enter the cave again and discuss the unseen enemy.
If there's a sign that even Leia can't catch it, then a very skilled scout must have infiltrated the area.
'Normally, the only way to get here is to use the Takumi Point. The fact that they approached without doing so means that they probably got in last night when Dr. Deus broke in.
Are you connected to Dr. Deus?
We're probably splitting up. I've talked to Dr. Deus and he's not a double-crosser.
Since the adventurer days, Sasha's eye for people was sure.
If that Sasha says it, there is no doubt about it.
''Since we don't know who the enemy is, it's best not to move unnecessarily. We'll just have to let them think we're married, just like our plan.
But if you can't find the scouts, I don't know how much longer you can pretend to be married.
Well, Takumi, are you really going to get married?
What?
'What do you mean by that? No!
Leia shouts to cover my line.
'Shh, I'm just kidding, Leia. 'Keep your voice down,'
'Mmm, gulp. You must really be joking, Lord Sasha.
No, I don't want you to make a joke that would make Leia feel like she's going to cut her stomach.
'It's okay. I've been thinking of countermeasures for situations like this. No matter how much you try to distract them, I'll always be able to find them, and I'll bring in a search specialist.
"Searching specialists? Is there such a person in the Kingdom of Lucia?
'No, there may be a traitor in the Kingdom of Lucia. Someone who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Lucia and can be absolutely trusted.
A spying specialist who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Lucia.
And someone in whom Sasha has absolute confidence.
I can only think of one such person.
''No way, Sasha......''
Yes, I'll have him come to you.
Four friends from the adventurer's era, the last of them.
The great bandit Batts has finally made his move.
Early in the morning, one night after the attack by Dr. Deus and Ex, Chloe was visiting as usual.It seems that the Takumi points have already been used up, but apparently Sasha has replaced them.Takumi-dono, is it true that the seal on sister Cal has been broken?Chloe knew about it before I told her about Karna.'Yeah, she's asleep again now, but she's temporarily recovered. How did you know about that?Grandpa told me. Grandpa told me that my sister Kal's seal is about to be broken.It's a shame you didn't get to meet him. He sends his regards to Koo-chan....... I see.Is Karna's seal being detected by the ancient dragon?Are they alarmed or worried?It seems the trigger was a desire to protect Chloe. He said the way to break the seal was not through force, but through love.Oh, is it love? ......As Chloe turned red, she stared at the Karuna on her hip.It felt as if the black Karuna had turned slightly red.'Love will break the seal. That's nice. I used to long for something like that too.'Sasha comes into the conversation as she brings me breakfast.It's the morning porridge she used to make for me from time to time when I was an adventurer.I was asked to take over meal duty today, so I left it to her.'I've been waiting for you ever since I retired as an adventurer and returned to the palace. I've been waiting for the lovely lord to come and steal me away.For some reason, Sasha speaks with a twinkle in her eye as she looks at me.Feeling an unfathomably strong pressure, I look away and sip my morning porridge.Yes, it's nostalgic, but it's a little lacking in saltiness. I want one more swing of the sword.I'm sure it's a great idea for us. I'd like to see you come and take our house while killing all the other dragon clans.Chloe gets excited and goes into a dragon dialect.No, because there's no way I'm going to be that guy.It's not just Sasha, even Chloe is staring at me with sparkling eyes.The pressure is doubled and I feel like I'm going to be crushed. I decide to focus all my nerves on the morning porridge now and continue to eat single-mindedly. There you go: ......'Please stop, both of you. Please don't talk to Takumi about such clichd fantasies.Furthermore, Leia joins in.'The lovely lord does not go to the royal palace or the dragon's nest. They realize that true happiness is just around the corner, and they will not go anywhere, but live forever with their beloved disciples.Oh, come on, that's not very dramatic at all!I agree. After all, the high road is forbidden love. Two people in love with each other, and yet being torn apart by their country, but still, fate is a beautiful thing.The three of them talk about their ideals about love, and then the big debate contest begins. Yuck. If I get caught up in this, it's going to be a mess.I sneak out of the place with my morning porridge and go out of the cave....... You're still as irresistible as ever, Tak-kun.Karuna, who only speaks to me a few times a day to conserve her power, mutters to me.It's a good thing that you're able to get a good idea of what you're looking for. What kind of thing is best for you, Tak-kun?I'm not good at that kind of thing.While thinking about it, the number of times I can talk to Karuna is small, so I'll answer in a nutshell.'I'd like it to be something like, "We have feelings for each other, but we end our lives without realizing it."What? What's that? We can't start! Love is going to end! You scared the shit out of me!Not long ago, I was occupied with living on my own, and I didn't even have time to think about loving anyone else.But it's just like Tak-kun. But what if you find out before you die?'Yes, no, you'll only know when it happens: ......I'm still caught up in a situation where that's not the case, and if you fall in love with someone at a time like this: ......I'm sure he'll pretend not to notice."Why not? That's not right!'Karna, who has declared that she won't be able to talk much, talks like crazy. Is she okay?Well, we'll be found out. I'll consult with you if that happens.Okay, thank you.That's where the story finally ended and I thought Karuna had fallen asleep.'...... tachkun''Huh? I thought you fell asleep?"You better watch out. They're watching.He almost looks around in a panic, but Karuna stops him.You better not move. We can't see him. We don't know where he is. He's completely gone. Maybe it's just for reconnaissance. I'll pretend not to notice.Yeah, okay."Don't worry, if you need anything else, I'm at home again at ......With that, Karuna falls asleep.Apparently, the assassins following Dr. Deus have already arrived nearby.That's when I was sipping my morning porridge as if it were nothing, as Karuna had told me.'As expected of you, Takumi-san, have you noticed?Yeah.Leia and the others come out of the cave.After all, Leia is aware of the signs, too.'That happiness is just around the corner.No! That's not what I noticed!Apparently, the great love debate contest was still going on.'They must be scouting from quite a distance. Even I can't get a hint of it.''We enter the cave again and discuss the unseen enemy.If there's a sign that even Leia can't catch it, then a very skilled scout must have infiltrated the area.'Normally, the only way to get here is to use the Takumi Point. The fact that they approached without doing so means that they probably got in last night when Dr. Deus broke in.Are you connected to Dr. Deus?We're probably splitting up. I've talked to Dr. Deus and he's not a double-crosser.Since the adventurer days, Sasha's eye for people was sure.If that Sasha says it, there is no doubt about it.''Since we don't know who the enemy is, it's best not to move unnecessarily. We'll just have to let them think we're married, just like our plan.But if you can't find the scouts, I don't know how much longer you can pretend to be married.Well, Takumi, are you really going to get married?What?'What do you mean by that? No!Leia shouts to cover my line.'Shh, I'm just kidding, Leia. 'Keep your voice down,''Mmm, gulp. You must really be joking, Lord Sasha.No, I don't want you to make a joke that would make Leia feel like she's going to cut her stomach.'It's okay. I've been thinking of countermeasures for situations like this. No matter how much you try to distract them, I'll always be able to find them, and I'll bring in a search specialist."Searching specialists? Is there such a person in the Kingdom of Lucia?'No, there may be a traitor in the Kingdom of Lucia. Someone who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Lucia and can be absolutely trusted.A spying specialist who has nothing to do with the Kingdom of Lucia.And someone in whom Sasha has absolute confidence.I can only think of one such person.''No way, Sasha......''Yes, I'll have him come to you.Four friends from the adventurer's era, the last of them.The great bandit Batts has finally made his move.
