Volume 3 - CH 25

Volume 3

Chapter 25-Overlapping Thoughts and Troubles

(TL:By Rafael,valhallatls.blogspot.com)

"......"(Everyone)

After all the "clovers" had gathered, I started the story.

And the response I got was this silence.

I knew that.

I guess they are also dismayed that I tried to be so arbitrary.

Silk broke the silence.

"Thank you for talking to us."(Silk)

Silk smiled as she let out a small breath.

"But, Yuki-san? You're taking on too much."(Silk)

"I'm sorry.'(Yuki)

"I understand how you feel but we are confused too."(Silk)

Silk, smiling in annoyance, looked at Marina and Nene, who were sitting next to her.

The two also laughed with the same troubled look on their faces.

"I knew  something  like this would happen and was kinda expecting it."(Nene)

"What?"(Yuki)

I was speechless at Nene's words.

"Yuki, it seems you've been struggling recently. I've been thinking about it too."(Marina)

"Marina ......"(Yuki)

"But that's not what this is about! I'm with you!'(Marina)

Marina, who had looked a little downcast, looked at me with strong eyes as if all her uncertainty had been blown away.

Oh, this is no good, no matter what I say.

She has the same face as when I encountered Zagnar before..

Marina is a girl who, when she decides to do something, refuses to bend.

"Naturally,  I don't want to be a liability."(Marina)

"You can't leave me . You know better than anyone that it is reckless to challenge the Colorless Darkness without scouts, don't you?"(Nene)

None of the friends are frightened or afraid.

I know that.

And because I know that I am proud of my friends will follow me on this crazy adventure if I just ask them to follow me.

That's why I can't say it.

"Listen to me, everyone."(Yuki)

"No, I won't."(Marina)

Marina shook her head at my words.

"You're going to say no  to  us this time, aren't you? But I can't do that."(Marina)

"But ......"(Yuki)

"No mater if it's a no-no, I'm going to go with you. I will definitely follow you."(Marina)

Marina looks at me with tears in her eyes.

"Yuki, you mustn't underestimate us."(Rain)

"I don't underestimate you. You have all become really good adventurers."(Yuki)

"Yes, we have become adventurers. We are not students anymore, Sensei"(Silk)

Silk smiled with satisfaction despite her strong words.

"I will follow you."(Silk)

Silk's strong posture makes me feel a little overwhelmed.

I don't know who is trying to persuade who now.

"Just give up.We are egotistic, we are self-aware, and we have made up our minds."(Nene)

Nene speaks with the corners of her mouth turned up.

The voice is somewhat bouncy and joyful, as if it doesn't fit the occasion, but I feel a strong will that can't be overridden.

"......I got it."(Yuki)

The three of them smiled softly at my guttural reply.

After all, I can't win. Not infront for these women.

"Rain, don't you have anything more for him?"(Marina)

"I've already said what's on my mind."(Rain)

"That's not fair!"(Marina)

Marina's cheeks puffed up at the smug Rain.

"Gosh Marina, stop being so childish . Now Yuki-san ,Please explain your plan."(Silk)

"I'm going to use the Sicard Compass."(Yuki)

Silk gave a small nod of her head in response to my reply.

In response, Rain began to explain.

"The "colorless darkness" is the root of the labyrinth. The labyrinth is a branch, and the trunk is 'colorless darkness'."(Rain)

"...... Are we going to plunge into the 'inverted labyrinth of Tenebrae'?"(Silk)

"Yes, that's right.  The actual "Tenebrae" is a part of the "Colorless Darkness" that has overflowed."(Rain)

I am unintentionally impressed by Rain's explanation.

I'm more than a little flattered that she understands my thoughts so well.

"We will enter the 'Colorless Darkness' from the 'Inverted Labyrinth Tenebrae' and use the [Sicard Compass] that we borrowed from Mastoma. With it, I will find the route to the Tower and the Abyss Gate."(Yuki)

I followed Rain's words and outlined my plan.

To be frank, it's a haphazard plan, full of holes and a lot of wishful thinking. It is not a proper plan of attack.

But Silk nodded her head a few times in agreement with the plan, which sounded like idle chitchat, and then penned down a note.

"I understand. We will identify the necessary items. Is it okay if we take it as to  deal with the colorless darkness?"(Silk)

"Oh, yes."(Yuki)

"I will also coordinate the schedule for the raid. I would like the support of the guild, so let's finalize the raid plan and discuss it with the guildmaster."(Silk)

"Okay. I'll take care of it."(Yuki)

"I'll leave it to you, Yuki-san. It's  fine......, right?"

"Yes"(Yuki)

I nodded to Silk, and I got myself back on track.

Just as I stood up to get back into the swing of things, one of the butlers came running in.

This was unusual for him, who is usually so calm.

"You were  in the middle of a chat, excuse me. Master, I have urgent news."(Butler)

"What is the matter?"(Yuki)

"His Highness Prince Rahma and the troops under his command are marching out with the armed population."(Butler)

Speaking of which, he said he was going to attack.

I thought I stopped him, but I wonder if he had something in mind.

In any case, if he took the soldiers and residents without permission, we need to take action by reorganizing the town's defense.

"I'm heading to the guild. Silk, come with me."(Yuki)

"Understood."(Silk)

The guild is preparing a magical tool artifact for delivery.

With "Gopro-kun" placed at a fixed point, we may be able to get some idea of Prince Rahuma's movements.

"He's a pain the ass, that man."(Yuki)

I blurted out, and ran out of the mansion.

TL Note- We found someone who can give Simon some competition, his Highness Rahma.