Chapter 105: One-Flash Of Gratitude

Chapter 105: One-Flash Of Gratitude

-On a planet far away from the Empire-

Inside a small apartment building, Yasushi was carrying a baby in his back.

His wife, who was wearing a suit, was about to leave the house.

Yasu-kun, Ill be back by 7 PM, so please take care of things until then.

Okay.

As an intellectual, the woman went to work while Yasushi remained behind as a stay-at-home husband.

Hence, he was carrying their baby on his back.

He had originally planned on escaping, but he was too scared to do so after being chased around with a knife.

A freshly-formed scar that went from his chest to his abdomen was present on his body.

His wife had said, Dont have it treatedand dont think about running away again.

As a result, he was stuck with the scar for now.

With the medical technology of this world, it wouldve been an easy matter to erase the scar, but it was intentionally left alone.

Yasushi regretted having laid his hands on a woman whose love was so deep.

Uuuu, I want to escape, but its nigh impossible with my pocket money.

He had used up most of the fund that he received from Liam to raise his two disciples.

The rest had been spent on playing around, and he was now in a situation where he had to receive pocket money from a woman.

Although he stayed at home to take care of their child, most of the housework was done by his wife.

He wasnt a full-fledged househusband, but he wasnt a gigolo either; in other words, he wasnt one or the other.

This was the situation that Yasushi, the Sword God that raised Liam, Rinho, and Fuuka, was in.

The baby began squirming.

Okay, okay, lets change you diaper, shall we? Really, what the hell am I doing here?

This was how Yasushi was spending his days on a distant planet.

Rinho and Fuuka were in a special infirmary room of the luxury hotel.

Not only were they in patient gowns, their bodies were entirely wrapped in bandages.

With their injuries healed, they were having dishes delivered to their beds after mentioning how hungry they were.

Tia was observing the situation with a reproachful look on her face, and Ellen was standing beside her.

She watched the two as they ate on the bed with proper manners.

Having said that, the dishes were disappearing at an alarming rate, and the waiters were busy serving new dishes to them.

Tia was amazed at their hearty appetite.

Im amazed by how much food you two are stuffing down after having just recovered.

Feeling much better now, Fuuka let go of her chopsticks and stretched.

Unless I eat, I cant exert any strength.

Rinho, who was drinking soup next to her, breathed out softly and grinned.

You say that, but youre weaker than me.

Fuuka pointed her fingers at Rinho.

Ya eat a lot, but yer still as skinny as a toothpick! Yer breasts are tiny to boot!

Compared to Fuukas fine assets, Rinhos were a bit lackluster.

This was perhaps a sensitive topic as Rinho narrowed her eyes the next moment.

Haaaang? Did all the nutrient that shouldve gone to your head go to your chest instead? Why would you think that Id care about the size of my breasts? In the first place, whats there to be proud about for having large breasts? As someone thats walking down the path of the sword, isnt it better to have all that unnecessary fat removed? In fact, do you want me to cut them off for you?

Ellen came to a certain conclusion after seeing how rapidly Rinho was speaking.

(Oh, so shes self-conscious about it.)

The two girls started arguing with each other.

Soon enough, their stomachs began growling again, and they returned to having their meals.

Tia, who was supervising them, felt dissatisfied.

The arm that she had attached back were wrapped in bandages and connected to an equipment.

Why do I have to take care of these two?

Ellen had been assigned to watch over the two girls as they were from the same school.

As Liam intended to take the girls under his wings, he set up an opportunity for them to talk with one another.

The two girls understood his intention.

Fuuka was the first to speak with Ellen.

By the way, Small One.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Dont call me Small One. Im Ellen.

Dont fret the details. Were from the same school anyway. Arent we pretty much aunt and niece? Lets get along.

The two were being friendly to Ellen.

Their intention to kill Liam also seemed like a lie.

However, Ellen, who knew of their plans, refused to play along with them.

As if Id want to get along with someone whos trying to kill Master!

She turned the other way.

Fuuka became visibly sad.

Rather than an interaction between disciples of the same school, it was more like an older sister getting depressed after being rejected by her younger sibling.

Rinho giggled, showing an understanding towards Ellens inner conflict.

Well, it cant be helped. Id be pissed as well if someone targeted Master. But you see, it was that very same Master who instructed us to target Senior Brother. Senior Brother accepted us because he knew that this was the case. As Senior Brothers disciple, your attitude is a biiit~

Satisfied with the meal, Fuuka laid down on the bed.

Ellen, you might be targeted by your Junior Brothers and Sisters one day, and it might be under Senior Brothers instruction.

T-thats

As of now, Ellen was Liams sole disciple.

Rinho and Fuuka were just his Junior Sisters that he took custody of, so they werent his official disciples.

Ellen would eventually have at least two Juniors under her, and this was something which Ellen was not in favor of.

If Liam accepted another disciple other than herself, his attention would likely turn elsewhere.

She wouldnt have all his attention as she had now.

Liam entered the infirmary just as Ellen was feeling troubled.

You two seem quite cheerful.

Looking at them, Liam smiled without a hint of wariness.

The girls immediately kneeled on their beds and bowed.

Although their attitudes were bold and their language uncouth, they had been taught the proper etiquette.

Rinho apologized to Liam.

We apologize for causing trouble this time. This event made us realize how shallow our skills are.

Fuuka was the same.

Being the greenhorns that we are, weve come to understand that we have yet to reach the realm where Senior Brother is standing.

Liam sat down on a chair which Tia had prepared and stared at the two girls who were showing admirable attitudes.

He didnt seem a tad bit worried, and it was as if he was dealing with relatives.

Its good that you understand whos above you. On that note, although Ill be taking care of you guys, I wont be training you in the path of the One-Flash. The most I can do is provide you with a place to train.

Under Yasushis training regime, Rinho and Fuuka had become splendid swordswomen.

From here on out, they had to polish their swords through their own effort, and Liam could only provide them with some light assistance.

That said, you two are a mess in all other regards. Since Master has entrusted me with you two, it must mean that he wants you to become full-fledged knights. As soon as your injuries are healed, you two will be following me back to my territory where you will learn to become knights.

Rinho looked utterly disgusted when she was told that she had to study.

As swordswomen, is it really necessary for us to study? Senior Brother, with all due respect, I must decline. I believe its more important for us to refine our techniques, even if its by a small amount.

Liam smiled.

No can do. After all, this is what Master entrusted me to do.

Liam was thinking about their education in his own way.

Fuuka appeared to be indifferent to this arrangement.

We just have to train for a couple of years and enter the capsule, right? Im used tough things anyway.

It was certainly not a bad idea to toss them into the military so that they could be molded into knights.

Ive bought this ridiculous battleship for appearances sake, but things have progressed beyond my understanding.

Ive poured a lot of money to make this incomprehensible-yet-luxurious battleship.

Its strangely gratifying to see how delighted Fuuka is.

This is amazing!! Senior Brother, buy me one as well!

I wouldnt mind buying an extra ship or twobut Im not allowed to.

You think I can purchase a super dreadnought-level battleship at my discretion? I would need Amagis permission to do that, and she would never give the permission.

Just the simple act of assigning a battleship as personal property had her making an unpleasant face.

If I tell her that Im giving them to my Junior Sisters, I have no idea what Amagi would say.

I ordered Nias to build a personal ship for me a while ago, and Amagi scolded me for that.

It will be completed soon, so Im looking forward to receiving it.

Che~

Fuuka seems rather disappointed, but Ive prepared a present for them.

Dont be so upset. Ive prepared personal mobile knights for you two. From now on, you would need to train your piloting skills as well.

Rinho fiddles with her hair, perhaps because shes not interested.

Men seem to like robots, but theyre all the same when theyre cut into pieces.

I see, so shes not interested in them.

Ellens eyes are shining.

Master, I-I want one too!

Sorry, but its a no-go for Ellen.

Its too early for you.

I-is that so?

She looks pitiful when shes feeling down, but Ellen is still young, so I want to raise her slowly.

Unlike Rinho, Fuuka seems a bit interested in robots.

Senior Brother, what sort of mobile knights have you prepared?

Youve asked a good question!

Actually, Ive decided to mass-produce my favorite mobile knight. Theyre kind of like defective products though.

I was told that its impossible to mass-produce Avid.

According to the Seventh Weapons Factory, its not something that ought to be mass-produced.

Or rather, it cant be massed-produced.

Even if I were to gather all the rare metals, the mass-produced knights wont be able to keep up with Avids performance as they wont have a Machine Heart in them.

Although theyre inferior products, I opted to prepare two sets of mass-produced Avid-type mobile knights for the girls.

It terms of performance, theyre worse than Avid, but theyre better than most others.

Even though theyre considered defective goods, they cost more to build than many of the exclusives out there.

Defective products I dont feel motivated at all.

I poke Fuukas forehead with my finger when I hear her complain.

Dont be greedy. Theyre defective, but they cost money and time to build. Others would even say that theyre first-rate.

What she says doesnt hurt me in any way though.

I continue to walk forward happily.

Ellen strikes up a conversation after noticing my mood.

Master, did something good happen?

Seems like she understands how Im feeling.

Yeah. Turns out it was a more complete victory than I thought.

Weve gained enough power to rival Calvin, I got to meet my two Junior Sisters, and my disciple is growing day by day.

I feel great today.

This must be all thanks to the Guide.

Ive been busy as of late and have been neglecting my gratitude towards the Guide.

Im sure he did his best to provide me with after-service this time around as well.

Coincidentally, we pass by the place where Ive placed a statue of the Guide.

Its a statue made out of gold.

You guys should pray here.

Rinho makes an exasperated expression.

Whats up with the sudden order?

Speak less and pray more. Dedicate your gratitude to this statue over here!

Stunned by my order to suddenly pray, Fuuka and Rinho stare at one another.

What should we do?

Well~ since its Senior Brothers order, I guess we can play along.

Ellen is raring to go.

Master, Im ready to thanks him lots!

Well said! Now, express your gratitude towards the statue!

The three prayed to the statue under the instruction of Liam.

Rinho didnt even know who she was supposed to be thanking.

(If Im grateful to anyone, it would be Master Yasushi.)

Of course, the same went for Fuuka.

(I just have to thank Master Yasushi, right?)

Last but not least, Ellen expressed her gratitude towards Liam.

(Thanks so much for letting me meet Master!)

The trios feelings of genuine gratitude were poured into the golden statue of the Guide.

Liam and the others had stopped walking, and the Guide was ready to jump up on them.

LIAM, THIS IS THE EEEENeh?

The four had abruptly turned around to bow down before a golden statue of himself.

What on earth are they doing?

The prayers containing Liam and the others gratitude gathered around the golden statue.

A golden statue of the Guide had been prepared such that Liam could express his gratitude wherever he was.

The statue began to shine, but this was only visible to the Guide.

T-too bright!!

Just as the Guide was being scorched by the golden light, a sword emerged from the golden statue.

The swords blade was made out of gold, and it was the embodiment of the prayers from the successors of the School of One-Flash, tempered by their genuine feelings of gratitude.

That alone would have been poison to the Guide, but it became even more lethal with the addition of Liams gratitude.

S-sto

The sword was embedded on the Guides chest before he could yell for it to stop.

The blade was burning the Guides body from within, and it was spreading deadly poison throughout his body.

NOOOOOOOOOO!!

Liams gratitude was overflowing, and it was being transmitted to the Guide via the swords blade.

The blade also contained an extraordinary gratitude towards Yasushi and Liam.

There were more swords of gold floating around him, and the Guide was struck by them one after another.

They werent from Liams gratitude alone.

In fact, they originated from a variety of different sources.

BUT I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THOOOOOOOOOSE

And at last, the Guides body collapsed from an overload of gratitude, leaving only his top-hat behind.

Just like that, the top-hat sank to the ground and disappeared.

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Brian (**): Serves you right, Guide!