Volume 2 - CH 25

Volume 2

Chapter 25-Preparations and Embraces

(TL:By Rafael)

"Welcome back."(Rain)

When I returned to the Singing Fawn Pavilion, I was greeted by Rain, who seemed to have been waiting for me on the first floor.

"I'm back."(Yuki)

"How'd it go?"(Rain)

"It was annoying."(Yuki)

Rain nodded her head at my response.

I should explain it in front of everyone, but ...... I can't think of anything to say.

It might be a good idea to talk to Rain about it ahead of time.

"It's fine the way it is. By the way can I talk to you about it?"(Yuki)

"Oh, yeah."(Rain)

Rain laughed a little and pulled my hand, as if she had seen through my hesitation.

With her hand in mine, I sat down on the first floor in the common area.

"Let's see, ......, where do I start?"(Yuki)

"There are things you're not sure you want to tell me, right?"(Rain)

"Yes,there .......are some things ."(Yuki)

I don't know why this Rain girl is so comfortable with me.

"I've met with your country's top officials to discuss this matter."(Yuki)

"Yeah."(Rain)

"They mentioned that Hilde had mentioned me by name. They told me that I was going to be at the center of this whole thing."(Yuki)

"Yeah."(Rain)

"And in talking about the phenomenon of 'culling', he suggested that there was such a thing as a 'hero'. ...... I'm a candidate."(Yuki)

Rain's face was filled with surprise.

"It's great, Yuki is now a hero."(Rain)

"It's too much for me."(Yuki)

I chuckle at the gleam in her eyes.

I'm happy that she thinks so highly of me, but I don't think I can live up to her expectations this time around.

I've been an adventurer for almost six years now, and I'm proud to say that I've become an A-rank adventurer and reasonably strong.

However, I'm not strong enough to stand on the stage of a hero to save the world.

"If it's too much for you, just say no, okay?"(Rain)

"I've been told that if I do, someone else from Clover will be forced to do it."(Yuki)

Perhaps it was Marina who would be the next target.

As the only pure vanguard in "Clover," Marina wields the sword at the head of the line, and is so popular that some people call her "Valkyrie the War Maiden.

"Annoying and troubling, right?"(Rain)

"Oh.It's not that I'm averse to taking on the Glad Shii-Im, but the whole world at stake thing is just too much."(Yuki)

I'm an adventurer, and more importantly, I'm the type of person who chases freedom and dreams.

I'm not thinking about sacrificing my life to fight for my country or the world, and in some cases I'm prepared to throw everything else away to save myself and my friends.

For example, if it's the life of this entire town and the life of one Rain in front of me, the latter is far more serious.

(TL: Well said not like other jap mc)

If someone were to ask me to die for the world, I would answer without hesitation, 'Let the world die.'

I think it would be too dangerous for a person with such a sense to carry the sign of a hero.

"Hmmm ....... But Hilde called out Yuk's name, didn't she? I'm sure it means something."(Rain)

"Meaning?"(Yuki)

"Yes, she did say that she has been waiting for you to do something that only you can do, that only one she can ask is you."(Rain)

"Only I can do that. ......?"(Yuki)

I ruminate on Rain's words and scan the person I am.

Hilde called me by name and said, "Stop the King of Dusk and destroy the gold.

I wondered if that was the only thing I could do in that crazy, dusk-tinged capital.

"Either way, I'm screwed. The Marquis of Bedivere is not going to let us off the hook."(Yuki)

"Think about it the other way around?"(Rain)

"Reverse?"(Yuki)

"I think we should just do our job as adventurers, like we always do. And in the end, the world will be saved?"(Rain)

(TL- You can't say the whole plot like that Rain-chan who will read the story then.......you guys don't pay attention here..go to the next lines)

Rain smiled at me.

I was ashamed of my narrow point of view when I saw that smile.

I'm not so sure about that either. I had originally planned to investigate and capture "Glad Shii-im".

It's not about going to the twilight capital to save the world, it's about going to the twilight capital as an adventurer,......, and that's fine.

The gravity of the situation had unintentionally shifted my perspective.

Whether it's a world crisis or a brave man, it's the same thing.

"Thank you, I feel much better."(Yuki)

"You're welcome."(Rain)

Laughing softly, Rain stood up and walked over to me.

She sat down on my lap and embraced me naturally.

" No matter what happens, I'll always be with you, no matter if the world is destroyed or no one is left. I'll always be with you until the end."(Rain)

"......"(Yuki)

I return the hug to Rain, who presses her head against me as if she is spoiling me, and gather my thoughts and resolve.

No, my thoughts are not quite coherent.

I'll have to be prepared.

"Thank you, Rain."(Yuki)

"Are you feeling better?"(Rain)

"Yeah. I'm going to tell everyone and get back to the Marquis of Bedivere."(Yuki)

Rain's sweet smell and soft warmth had completely blown away my worries, and I had finally regained my composure.

The Marquis of Bedivere's story was not entirely without its benefits.

In any case, if we can't refuse, we should negotiate to get the biggest reward possible.

After all, this is a world crisis.

(TL:Dangers and opportunities come together)

If we can't say no, we need to negotiate for the biggest reward possible.

"Mmm-hmm."(Rain)

"Hmm?"(Yuki)

Rain laughs quietly in my arms.

She is in good mood.

"One can only stick to a Yuki when you are in distress."(Rain)

"Nah!"(Yuki)

"I won't be embarrassed and I am not going to run away either."(Rain)

Rain put her arms around her back and hugged me a little tighter.

"Did I somehow made you uncomfortable?"(Yuki)

"I'm fine and I'm sure it's the same for everyone. We're stronger than you think."(Rain)

"Yeah, I know. I know, but it still bothers me. I'm so pathetic and self-hating."(Yuki)

Rain chuckled at my words.

"That's one of the reasons why we like you, Yuki."

Rain's words tickled me, and I didn't know what to do, so I could only blush like a young girl.

TL Note- Let's put all the world ending and one conspiracy after another background setting aside......Did we have our confessions?...if you are fine with being a Loli..men of culture  Rain is a wife material.