Chapter 434: Follow your Desires.

Chapter 434: Follow your Desires.

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Name: Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor Level: 112 Unique Job: Idol Tyrant Fledgling

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Name: Tatsuya Nagata Level: 97 Unique Job: Overclocker

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Name: Kyouya Ishigami Level: 97 Unique Job: Black Bulwark

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Name: Asaka Hanazawa Level: 84 Unique Job: Twilight Novice

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Name: Tasianna Marina Silverpond Level: 104 Unique Job: Ice Fairy

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Name: Ellaine Fiero Helvas Level: 100 Unique Job: Lust Squire

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Name: Grimnir Luedbrumdar Level: 98 Unique Job: Mechanoid Learner

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Name: Shayatierus Level: 107 Unique Job: Frostwind Guard

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Name: Bethlieranha Level: 106 Unique Job: Froststream Guard

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Name: Fargryneill Qilinus Kargryxmor Level: 118 Unique Job: Esoteric Tyrant Fist

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Name: Nishio Kudo Level: 94 Unique Job: Novice of Five

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Name: Misaki Kawano Level: 92 Unique Job: Yumi Ashigaru

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Name: Kohaku Koboyashi Level: 93 Unique Job: Runeslayer Ronin

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Name: Kazumi Hoshino Level: 92 Unique Job: Shinobi Gunner

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Name: Kushlekzar Level: 115 Unique Job: Aelozonian Summoner

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Name: Krim-Slak Level: 118 Unique Job: Primal Defier

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Name: Grazlahta Level: 118 Unique Job: Primal Guide

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Name: Akasht Level: 118 Unique Job: Croc Charger

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Name: Yorshka Sirris Nordor Level: 137 Unique Job: Silverdust Lancer

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Name: Farron Nordor Level: 124 Unique Job: Greifsword

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Shinobi gunner? I stared at one of the unique Jobs, furrowing my brows in confusion at the strange combinations of words. I looked over at the person in question.

Kazumiwho had her [Beastialize] active to look like a katzunewagged her cat ears, looking flustered as she pulled out a gun from her [Storage Magic]. If this were a normal get-together inside a hot spring, some cat girl pulling out her iron would probably scare quite a ton of people, but most of us just watched this scene without giving an f.

Even if she accidentally shot somebody, with everybodys stats and skills, it would probably chunk a bit of health that I could heal in a matter of seconds. The only people who were worried were Haruka, Tamae, and Fleindia. The former two were non-combatants with low levels who hadnt just dived into a murder dungeon, while the latter hadnt seen a gun before, and it was more like reserved curiosity.

What is that? Fleindia asked, before he eyes widened a bit. Oh wait, that looks like a mana cannon!

Water crashed and splashed as the Saintess stood up, nearly stepping out of the hot spring if I hadnt blocked her path with my wing.

This allowed Kazumi to explain, You can pretty much call it a mana cannon, yeah, Miss Saintess. A handheld version our blacksmith made since its a staple back on Earth, well, in certain countries. Not ours. This gun makes me pretty much an archer, in a sense.

This gun was more like a one-handed, one-barreled shotgun when it came to the design and function. Made with heavy alloys, I could see Kazumi struggling to hold the weapon up with one hand, but once mana began pulsating through it, and its runes began to activate, she seemed to have less issue lifting it, the magic probably lowering its weight if I had to guess.

With her gun now wieldable, Kazumi had her best friend, Kohaku, throw two hand-sized stones from the surrounding into the air. Like a western gunslinger, Kazumi snapped her aim at one and shot it down, causing it to explode into pebbles. Instead of shooting again, she pulled out another gun and used it to shoot the second down, thinking she looked cool with her akimbo style pose.

Uh, hello?

Its hard, Kohaku chimed in, but didnt say much else, only staring at the water with a sullen look.

It was a moment of silence for everybody, until somebody unexpected broke it.

I personally think she made the correct move. Vifi drew everybodys attention as she leaned her arm on the edge, sitting far away from everybody else. All this talk about her acting on impulse, criticizing it as if its some bad thing. In that stressful environment, not only did she manage to speak up but also continued arguing against actual politicians. If Im following anybody into battle, I want them to have a head on their shoulders while also having the heart to follow up on their desires. You want her to act differently, you step up and walk the walk!

She stood up. I can see it in all your eyes. Why is this demonkin speaking up like this? I can say this cause even if I hurt some weaklings feelings here or there, it wont change our dynamic in this party. Youll continue to be scared, and I can continue eating my donuts with that peace in mind. The dragon took the first step, as the Plesia Saint said, and that is fact. Even our indomitable Lord Wrath needs three Warbringers for him to properly act as a general. Where are Hestias Warbringers? She doesnt just need help with fighting, she also needs support from the back.

You kept your promise, thats what you said, right? Are you helping me here?

As she was about to leave, she turned around one last time. Follow your desire. You can feel bad after its done, but if you dont grab the opportunity, you might just regret it later on.

Is that how you feel about all of this?

I wouldnt be here if I hadnt done the same, Ellaine spoke up. The only reason why I am part of Aurora is because I finally decided to do what I wanted, instead of worrying about my inability to do so. Vifi is right. We all have our own responsibility here, and even if it is hard, taking the first step is the important part.

I stood up from the hot spring, walking out to everybodys surprise. Why? Cause I remembered what happened the last time I just stood still like what Ellaine said. I died. I killed myself as I couldnt accept my inability to become that idealized idol version of mine, instead of taking up streaming my performances on the internet like so many other performers.

Even if I made a mistake, I still took the correct step forward in this worldmy second chance to become an idol. Even if Master was right, even if Nishio was correct, even if what Kazumi said made sense. What was done was done.

My mind finally felt clear. Elutis and Fleindia were correct about being apprehensive about my decision, but I stood by what I said and did. It was like what Master said in the beginning, the step was taken, I now had to continue walking. What was the answer to this? Easy, to do what I was born into this world for, and to use this to prove my plan could work.

I felt that itch to perform.

Wait! I turned around, seeing Haruka, Neill, and Ellaine stand up. The former handed me the tablet back. Youre going out, right? I need to continue testing the streaming function of the recorder; will you let me film you?

She could read my mind.

Ill be using my role as your guardian to take over the mediator role. The summit wont end soon because of what you did, but that damn bitch is right, I need to finally do something. If you can act like a princess, then I should be able to do the same! I am Fargryneill Qilinus Kargryxmor, second princess of Kargryx; why am I afraid of speaking! Sis declared. Her competitive ego was stroked by Vifi. Leave the next few days to me. Ill keep the ball rolling. You do you! Fuck those old farts; if the avalanche is already happening, all they can do is ride it down!

Ellaine nodded. I think I know what you are trying to do here, which means we should get going on the advertisements and merchandise, right? Ill get Amelia and our families back to work to assure you have the pastries and clothing to attract as many people as possible! Well recoup the cost of our debts, and you can start gaining the followers needed for this faith war.

I was left speechless. I hadnt said a single word, but all three of them already knew what to do.

Well get to it! Tamae did the same, standing up from the hot spring to work. Food, right? You cant always do those performances even if youre on tour, so actually join the bistro and restaurant for some easy singing.

Its a deal! Concerts need time to prepare, anyways, so Im okay with that! I smiled, unable to stop the edges of my mouth from growing wider and wider. Ill leave a pair of stones here with Neill, while the rest of us board the RV and fast travel aro

Uhm, what should we do? Kohaku suddenly asked, followed by Kazumi looking at us sheepishly.

I tilted my head. Uuuh, how about you two join me on the stage? Tasianna and Ellaine cant always perform, so having some more people would be great!

O-oh, well, we cant sin they were about to reply, before Asaka suddenly interrupted them.

Leave it to me. I have an idea where we can use the twos talents. She then turned to Misaki, who had been quiet up until now. And you?

Ill keep shooting, she stated. Ill visit Saint Azelfa. Ill make up for my lack of skills through bowmanship.

Having one or two snipers wouldnt hurt. As we did lack super long-range attacks aside from me and Vifi, I left Misaki to do what she believed was the correct choice.

Then, Saintess Fleindia! I grabbed her and pulled her out. That means youll get my full attention!

E-eh?

With Beth following behind us, Ellaine, Neill, Haruka, Tamae, Fleindia, and I left the hot spring, quickly cooled ourselves with a cool shower, before dressing. Once we were outside, our discussion on how to execute everything stopped when I saw Master standing before me. He was stroking the feathers on his head.

Dont forget, mages need to be cool of mind and reserved Say we do go with this faith war idea and we then pivot it into our strike force idea to kill the Prince of Envy once he is exposed. How will you do it with Melloxtressa still asleep?

Youre worried about the other Prince of Sins?

He nodded. Regardless if the Prince of Envy became deranged or not, would they leave one of their members to die? Maybe to replace him with somebody else, or maybe their camaraderie will push them through. If the worst were to happen, or if the Princes sin heirs were to protect him, what will you do then? Do you have a plan then?

I havent thought it through that far I admitted. There was no point in lying or deflecting right now.

Master nodded once again, but this time smiled. I understand Then you concentrate on what you have to do. Leave the summit to your sister for now to take the second and third step. Well make sure to give her the support she needs.

That felt a bit underwhelming, honestly. Master took immense pride in being my teacher, and that meant he usually had a lesson here or there to lecture me about. It happened when we first met and had our reunion in Elyonda. He looked pensive even, looking not at me, but staring at what seemed like nothing.

This felt unnerving. Master, you are acting strange. Whats on your mind?

He stroked his chin. How to assure we all survive.

With those words, Master left us, returning with his room while the other saurians went to get their meal. I was considering speaking to him again, but when I knocked on his door, nobody answered and I learned afterward from Lorena that she saw him leaving the subspace. He did come back later, but drunk, accompanied by an equally inebriated Grimnir who had just finished his meeting at the railroad guild.

Maybe Master was equally stressed out by everything and just needed a break?

In any case, next morning, my guess seemed to have come true as he was back to his jolly nature. I didnt pursue the matter any longer as we were back to the same old training sessions he usually gave me. This time it was just fine tuning my control over [Hydra] and [Sun, Consume All], while he tested out his custom spells.

Neill, as expected, went to the summit, accompanied by Ellaine and Shay, while I was left to my own devices, finally getting a chance to just take a break instead of doing something important. As such, it was finally time for me to test out something Ive been longing to use for a while now. There was still one more day for the next concert I was planning, so I wanted to get this done now so I could focus on other things.

Mimic Golems Mana Core: A core of a mimic golem still intact and able to house a vessel. This one in particular allows the creation of a [Monster Room Mimic]

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