CH 322

“Chapter 322: Invitation”

– …Why?

I wanted to believe Ralph was wrong…

The people that had been supporting me throughout these awful months were actually the enemy…

It makes sense that the ones setting the rules wanted to observe carefully, but I never thought they would be so close.

– So all those words of encouragement…

– Pure lies. I needed- Sorry, “Mira” needed you to continue playing. Otherwise, the game would be too boring.

– You really ate all of that up. Maybe next time try using your brain and doubt the people around you. Why do you think that nutjob girl got you?

– …Minagami-san?

– Zenya-kun, cut him some slack. He’s tired after all of that. Poor little thing.

– Don’t use my name!

– Whoops! Slip of the tongue.

– Really now, Nayuta?

– Don’t worry, I was planning on introducing myself anyways.

Zenya and Nayuta. Those are their names.

They must have reincarnated in this world too, just like Kouya and me.

– So the real Deko and Mira…

– Oh, they were alive. But just before you were swallowed they… Well, we had to have a disguise, right? Hehehe. Too bad your friend over there saw through us.

– Of course I did. How dare you pieces of s̲h̲i̲t̲ impersonate my friends.

Ralph pointed his sword at them.

– Easy there. Did you not learn your lesson already? That eye won’t heal as long as I’m alive.

– So it was you. What the hell did you do to me?

– Can’t tell you. It’s something only the people from the other world-

– Zenya-kun.

Nayuta stopped Zenya from attacking Ralph.

– I told you before. We’re here only to pick up Takaya-kun. Don’t you dare start a fight. (Nayuta)

– What? You don’t think I can beat them?

– Not at all! But we worked so hard to get here. Let’s enjoy the fun.

– I really don’t get you sometimes.

– You’ll never be popular with girls if you keep acting like that.

The most powerful people in the world are reunited here, but they don’t seem scared in the slightest.

In fact, it felt like all of us were immobilized by threads. That’s how much fear they imposed.

– Moving on. Congratulations on clearing the game, Takaya-kun. Even if you had our help, you managed to get out by using your own strength. You’re worthy of being my companion.

– …Companion?

– Like I said, I’m here to invite you.

Nayuta held out her hand.

– Nagami Takaya-kun, would you be our friend?