CH 158

The tragedy of the concerned student(TN:Chapter name may be wrong, I don't know. 'Nama omo no higeki' Nama can be student or life, and omo has to do with the person in question)

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The location of the chairman, where I moved using Hert as a landmark was the garrison's infirmary.

The teachers were all together, and it seemed that Oda-sensei and Katou-sensei were in contact with someone on their cell phones.

A person was lying on the examination table in the back, but their face was covered with a white cloth, so I didn't know who it was.

The chairman, Manon, and Beatriche were also present.

If nothing happened, the four of us would have eaten together and enjoyed our nap time, but that would have been canceled.

There was another classmate sitting in a chair by the wall, absent-minded as if his soul had disappeared. It was Watase Yuki, who was Funayama's entourage.

Did that mean that the person who was laying there was another of Funayama's henchmen, Tayama Katsutoshi, who had always been with him?

When I put out a shield of darkness and went out into the examination room, everyone's eyes turned to me.

"Yuika, what happened?"

"Tayama-kun ... I think an Orc threw a stone ..."

"Eeehhh ... He didn't go outside the ramparts, did he?"

"Nope, it looks like they were streaming on the internet at the top of the ramparts."

"Streaming on the internet ...?"

Tayama and Watase found out that Kizawa-san, who was the first to return, was attracting attention in Japan when their cell phone line was connected, and they came up with the idea of live streaming to stand out.

They thought that monsters would attract the most attention for a stream from the other world, so they tried to stream images of Goblins and other monsters from the top of the ramparts.

However, they thought that it wouldn't be interesting to just show images of monsters, so they started doing something.

"You see ... It looks like they used magic to shoot Goblins from the top of the ramparts."

"Eeehhh ... Didn't the garrison stop them?"

"Yeah, they were doing it in a place away from the castle gate, so the guards didn't seem to notice."

Tayama and Watase found Goblins, took turns attacking them with magic, and competed to see who could kill them.

Tayama had fire attribute, and Watase had water attribute, and their magic looked different, and it seemed that the video of using magic to defeat monsters had recorded a tremendous number of views.

It seems that Tayama damaged the first one and Watase killed it.

If they had stopped there, it would have ended without incident, but Tayama, who lost, was not convinced and continued.

The second Goblin, lured in by the smell of dead Goblin blood, also seemed to have been killed by Watase after Tayama had damaged it.

At that point, there was no way Tayama would say they should stop, and even a third Goblin that had come closer was turned into a match, and he was finally able to bring it down.

The tragedy happened when Tayama, with a big smile on his face, repeatedly gave fist pumps at the smartphone that Watase was holding up.

A stone like a cannonball hit the left side of Tayama's head, who was jokingly doing a double peace sign.

It seemed that blood splattered all the way to the lens of the smartphone that Watase was holding.

"His skull is completely collapsed, and the contents are exposed, so I can't do anything about it ..."

Perhaps remembering Tayama's terrible condition, the chairman turned pale and trembled as if she was holding herself  in her own arms.

Before I could think, I stepped forwards and hugged her gently.

"Even I can't do anything in that state. Yuika did what she could, so you shouldn't feel responsible."

"Yeah, but, it's still painful ..."

The chairman's voice whispered in my ear, and she was wet with tears.

[ Reinhardt, go find the remnants of the Orcs and kill them. Also, if there are Goblin corpses left near the ramparts, take them to the depths of the forest. ]

[ Understood. Monsters throwing stones is dangerous to the city, so let's get rid of them. ]

[ Yeah, please. ]

According to the chairman, Japan was in an uproar over the tragedy that happened while it was being watched by people from all over the world through the internet.

Come to think of it, the smartphone I borrowed from Kajikawa-san was left in the shadow storage with the power turned off.

WHen I took it out and turned it on, the ringtone rang out.

"Uwaa ... H, hello ..."

"I'm finally connected. If you turn off the power, I won't be able to contact you!"

As soon as I answered the phone, Suzuki-san complained furiously.

I understand how you feel, but it's kind of pissing me off.

"Umm ... Who are you?"

"Hey ... Suzuki, no, I'm Yukari. This is Kokubu-san, right?"

"That's right, but I don't know why you complained without even giving your name ... It's not convincing."

"I'm sorry about that, but it would be a problem if you leave the power turned off."

"Then, I'll return this smartphone. I have various circumstances, so I can't always answer the phone, so please excuse me ..."

"Hey, wait a minute. There's a lot of commotion here."

"Even if you say that, I have just returned from Resenburg and have just heard about the situation."

"I understand. I know that Kokubu-san has his own circumstances, so it's fine to do so when you can, so can you please come back to Japan as soon as possible?"

"Haa ... Understood. But, it's impossible right now."

"Yes, I'll be waiting for you."

Even when I was in Japan, I was given a smartphone, but my father only called me occasionally.

And now I was in a different world, let alone Japan, but when I thought I would receive troublesome phone calls, I wanted to return it.

"Kento, are you going back to Japan?"

"If I don't go back, it will be no good, and I have to carry Tayama ..."

"That's right. About Watase-kun, what are you going to do ...?"

"Even if you ask me what to do, I have to take the attribute to return him to Japan, and the water attribute is an attribute that I haven't taken yet, so if I do, it will be difficult to travel back and forth with Japan."

"That's true ..."

Even though we were talking about two meters away, Watase's eyes were wandering in the air, and his mouth was half open and he didn't even move.

"When he came here, he cried and had a hard time, but suddenly it felt like a thread had been cut ..."

"How are the other classmates doing?"

"I don't think the people who went to work got the news, but the people who stayed are upset."

While I was talking to the chairman, Oda-sensei called out to me.

"Kokubu, are you alright?"

"Yes, I'm okay."

"I asked you a while ago, but can you do it now?"

"Last time ... Uu, I forgot ..."

"You ... Well, it's not like I don't know how you feel, but what do you think?"

"That's right ... In this situation."

I forgot, or maybe my brain refused to remember.

Oda-sensei asked me to let either him or Katou-sensei return to Japan.

When I gave priority to State Minister of Foreign Affairs Shiota's visit to Volzard, I felt like it just flew away out of my head.

"So, who do you want, me, or Katou-sensei?"

"Um ... Well then, Oda-sensei ..."

"Okay, so the place should be the training ground?"

"Wait a minute. I have to carry Tayama too ... So could I finish that first and then send Sensei back?"

"I see ... That's right. Then, wait a moment, contact Japan and have them prepare ..."

"Then I will contact them."

"Really, wouldn't you rather have me do that?"

It was a little awkward to contact Suzuki-san, so I called Kajikawa-san.

"Kokubu-kun, what do you think, can you come back?"

"That's right, but you've already heard about Tayama's death, right?"

"Of course, that's why I want Kokubu-kun to come back once ..."

"When I return, I'd like to bring Tayama back with me, but could you make arrangements to receive him?"

"If that's the case, we're already ready. Did we show you the infirmary that accepts the returnees? Can you carry him over there?"

"I understand. Is it okay right now?"

"Oh, I don't mind."

"Then, later ..."

When I hung up the phone and turned my gaze, Oda-sensei nodded as if he understood.

"Then, I'll bring Tayama back to Japan first."

"Once that's over, let me go back. I'll handle everything in Japan."

Tayama's body was on a stretcher, so I decided to carry it.

[ Reinhardt, can you lend me a hand? ]

[ An easy task. ]

I put out a shield of darkness and headed for Japan while being seen of by everyone.

As we carried Tayama away, Watase remained dazed and worried about the future.

Sudou-san and Morita-san were waiting at the Self-Defense Forces garrison.

"Kokubu-kun, thank you for your hard work, can I ask you to put him here?"

"Yes ..."

The room was prepared to check the health of the returnees, but the first person to use it was the silent Tayama.

"Is the damage to the corpse severe?"

"I haven't seen it, so I can't say anything, but I heard that part of the brain has come out."

"Kokubu-kun, weren't you in Volzard when the accident happened?"

"Yes, I went to Resenburg, so I didn't even watch the streaming video."

"I see ... It's a pity that something like this happened even though the communication line with the other world was connected."

"Um, Sudou-san, what's the situation here?"

"In a nutshell, it's in flames."

When opinions criticizing Tayama and Watase's actions as being careless flooded the internet, more and more people said that it was a cruel way to talk about someone who was dead, and that conflict was flooding the internet.

Some people said that it was pitiful to kill Goblins that were just living in a natural state for fun ...

From my point of view, who was about to be eaten to death, I couldn't help but wonder what they were talking about.(TN:Seriously.)

There were many opinions not to impose their own values in a different world, and there seemed to be a conflict there as well.

"Not only in Japan, but on a global scale, there is an ongoing debate, or an exchange of criticism, and it will take some time to calm down."

"Is that so ... Um, what about Tayama's family?"

"It's not possible for them to leave the house because of the mass media."

"Then, what will happen to Tayama's body?"

"The relatives will be able to see it, and we are making arrangements to carry it to the funeral home. Since their home is a rented apartment, there seems to be no place to put a coffin."

Even if there was space to receive the coffin, it would be difficult to get the coffin into the house with the mass media flooding.

"Then, can I ask you to take care of Tayama's body?"

"Ah, from here on out, it's our job."

"Also, I'm planning to send one teacher back so that they can explain the situation. Is it okay if I bring him here?"

"I don't mind, but in the current situation, it's like coming back to become prey for the media."

"Of course, I think he's fully aware of that."

"I don't mind if that's the case, but have you decided, Kokubu-kun?"

"Haa ... I don't want to rush into that too much."

I thought about returning to Volzard, but Kajikawa-san sent me a signal with his hand.

Suzuki-san, who was next to me, looked like she was pouting as hard as she could.

Also, an unfamiliar man was giving me a sharp gaze.

He must have been about 180 cm tall, dressed in a crisp suit, and seemed to have a double aura of being elite and handsome.

"Kokubu-kun, if you're going back to Volzard, I want you to take him with you."

"Yes, that's fine, but who is he?"

"He is Takagi Keiichirou, who is in charge of counseling the students."

"Well, I heard that the counselor would be tomorrow at the beginning of the week ..."

"In response to this situation, I asked them to bring forward the dispatch."

"Is that so, nice to meet you, I'm Kokubu."

"I'm Takagi. Hmm, you ..."

It was natural to say that there was a height difference, but he seemed to be looking down as hard as he could, and he kind of seemed like a bad person.

Takagi-san, who seemed to be thinking about staying for a long time was carrying a large carry case, and when I was about to start preparing to move to Volzard, this time, I was approached by Teramoto-san of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

"Kokubu-kun, thank you very much for guiding Vice Minister Shiota yesterday. The Vice Minister also asked me to convey my regards."

"Yes, it's great that the meeting ended smoothly."

"Then, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will send permanent staff to Volzard, and we are currently in the process of selecting personnel, so I think we will be ready tomorrow or the day after tomorrow. I will also contact the teachers, but I would like you to lend me your strength to prepare to receive them."

"Understood. There should still be vacancies in the garrison's temporary dormitory where my classmates are living, so is it okay if they move in there?"

"Ah, that's fine. I'm sorry for asking you to do something troublesome when you're busy. I'm going to improve my support accordingly."

"Yes, thank you very much."

During the meeting with Teramoto-san, Takagi-san was looking down at me with his arms folded.

"Hmm ... You can use words properly."

"What do you mean?"

"No, nothing in particular ... I'm just praising you, saying that you're not just an idiot who's just getting carried away with the power he's been given."

He said he was praising me, but I felt that Takagi-san's words sounded like he was ridiculing me.

"If you're ready, I'll head to Volzard ..."

"I've already finished my preparations. I'm tired of waiting, because no one has contacted me."

"I see. I'm sorry about that. I'm a busy person, too."

"Why don't you focus on getting your friends back to Japan instead of chasing after women's asses?"

"Hey ... You have no right to say such things as someone who doesn't know anything!"

"Just because you can use magic that is a little different from other people, you feel like making a harem ..."

"Takagi-san, can you not forget that Kokubu-kun is also a subject of your counseling?"

After Kajikawa-san interrupted, Takagi-san shrugged his shoulders and bowed his head lightly.

"That was rude. I accidentally forgot about my job."

"Regardless of how you feel about Kokubu-kun, please remember that he is an indispensable person to solve the series of troubles."

"I see ... I'll do my best."

"Is Kokubu-kun okay? As for Takagi-san, I don't mind if you leave him to the teachers."

"I understand ..."

I gave magic power to Takagi-san, who was still looking down on me with a mocking gaze, and grabbed him by the shoulder and headed for Volzard.

As soon as I passed through the shield of darkness and entered the examination room, I heard Watase's screams.

"Tayamaaaa, Tayamaaaaaa!"

"Calm down, Watase! Tayama has returned to Japan! He's gone!"

"Tayamaaaa! Uaaaa. Tayamaaaaaa!"

Katou-sensei and Nakagawa-sensei were trying to hold him down on the floor, but Watase was violently flapping his limbs and crying.

Satou-sensei, Senzaki-sensei, and the chairman were just watching over them, not knowing what to do.

Takagi-san passed by me who was stunned by Watase's derangement.

"Tayamaaaa! Tayamaaaaaa!"

"Watase! Calm down ..."

"Good, shout! Tell me what you think!"

Watase and Katou-sensei turned around in surprise at Takagi-san's sudden voice.

"What are you ..."

"That kind of talk is for later! What's wrong, you have something you want to convey. Don't hold back, spit it out! Spit out everything in your chest! Tell me!"

Takagi-san pointed at the ceiling after making a passionate appeal to Watase.

Watase was dumbfounded, but when Takagi-san turned his gaze to where he was pointing, he spun words as if they were being squeezed out.

"T, Tayamaa ... Why did you die. If you and Funayama die, wouldn't I be alone ... Tayamaa, Tayamaa, come back ... Let's do something stupid together again. Tayama, Tayama, Taya ... Uuuaaaa ..."

Watase, who was at a loss for words, curled up in a fetal position and began to sob.

Takagi-san knelt down next to Watase and put his hand on his shoulder, but didn't say anything more to him.

"Who exactly are you ..."

"I'm Takagi Keiichirou, dispatched as a counselor. Nice to meet you."

"I'm Katou, a physical education teacher. Thank you for your help."

"When someone is in this situation, they need to cry and scream until they feel comfortable. If you force them down, their heart will break."

"Is that so ..."

Perhaps Watase had regained his composure, or perhaps he was tired of crying, but he was curled up and letting out small sobs.

"I will accompany him. Excuse me, but can I have you handle my luggage?"

"I understand. I will take responsibility and handle it for you. Nakagawa-sensei, is it okay if I ask you to follow Takagi-san?"

"It's okay. Please leave it to me."

"I'll prepare Takagi-san's room ... Kokubu, aren't you going to the training ground?"

"Ah, that's right. I'm going now."

If possible, I would like to postpone it for another minute, or even another second, but it seemed that I couldn't escape this time.

With a heavy feeling, I headed towards the training ground where Oda-sensei was waiting.