Chapter 100: Studying And Training Is Such A Pain (2)

Chapter 100: Studying And Training Is Such A Pain (2)

Studying And Training Is Such A Pain (2)

Climbing the endless stairs, the sun was already setting.

Yet, the sunlight felt warmer and brighter than any miracle.

Elizabeth collapsed on the floor with relief in her legs.

Im alive! I survived!

The sheer fact of surviving the terrible dungeon.

That was all that mattered.

Dont you kids cause any trouble. Got it?

Salome frowned at the children sprawled across the field.

Her eyes were on the honor student, Tywin.

Tywin Cladeco, why are you involved in this mess? You should have stopped the other kids from doing something bad.

Tywin was a refined and smart child.

But perhaps still just a child, after all?

Salome slightly lowered her mental score for Tywin.

She seemed a bit lacking to be considered her daughter.

Gyoing

Then, a strange sound came from somewhere.

Naru was the first to regain her senses and shouted.

Theres something strange on Tywins back!

What? My back? Oh, its real! Ahh! Get it off!

Tywin was horrified to find something bizarre and fluffy attached to her back.

The unknown can be as frightening as fear itself.

As Tywin flailed about

Cecily elegantly moved her hand and removed the thing from Tywins back.

What is this?

It looked like bubbles someone might make during a bubble bath.

Its color was sky blue, and at a glance, it resembled cotton candy.

Cool and cold to the touch.

But the squishy feel was somewhat reminiscent of Molumolu.

Ingingyaing

A creature making strange cries.

Seeing it, Naru raised her hand excitedly.

Its the animal from Narus dream! A cloud running away while making Ingingyaing sounds! The legendary creature, Cloudling! It must have followed us from the basement!

Gyoing

The legendary creature, the Cloudling.

Tywin couldnt understand why such a thing was clinging to her back.

What was curious was that the strange creature kept trying to sit on Tywins shoulder or head.Updated from novelb(i)n.c(o)m

Tywin was frightened by this bizarre animal, but Naru was trembling with excitement as if she had discovered something fascinating.

The Cloudling thinks Tywin is its master!

What? Why me?

Animals, huh?

Tywin disliked animals.

Because she couldnt understand what they were thinking since they couldnt communicate.

That was also why she disliked fools like Naru.

She hated not knowing what they were thinking.

Fear of the unknown.

In that sense, this Cloudling was Tywins natural enemy.

G-Go away!

Ingingyaing

Meowww

Thats when Molumolu popped out of Narus shadow.

Gyoing

Kong Kong. Meoww.

Ing.

Molumolu and the Cloudling rubbed their fluffy bodies against each other.

Like animals rubbing their cheeks together.

Was it a form of greeting?

Watching them, Elizabeth thought it was incredibly cute.

Were they having a conversation?

What about?

Maybe theyre saying the weather is nice today. Or perhaps theyre telling each other they look fluffy?

It was a very girlish thought.

A conversation between soft and fluffy animals.

Of course, Naru shook her head.

I can understand Molumolus thoughts. Theyre just crying out without any particular meaning. Its not a conversation at all!

I see.

Elizabeth felt a slight disappointment.

Ive given it some thought too, about Elles purpose.

Everyone transcending to become equal?

Yes, but to me, it feels more like a means rather than an end. I have a feeling the real purpose is something else. And Elle said she sees herself in me.

Resemble her?

Would Brigitte look a bit more like her with glasses on?

As I was considering this, Brigitte spoke.

What would I have done? Why aim for transcendence? When I thought about it, I reached a conclusion. The gate to another world. Another dimension. Maybe Elle suddenly lost a man she loved?

Lost?

Yes. The Demiurges, they all live in another dimension. And we mortals cannot endure the journey to that other dimension. Thats why were not invited to the paradise of the gods.

I see.

Maybe Elle wanted to try reaching that other dimension. If you suddenly disappeared, I think Id want to search every world to find you. Thats why she wants to level up. Humanitys transcendence is just a bonus.

I see

I was about to nod when-.

I realized I had just heard an incredibly romantic confession.

The atmosphere in the carriage grew subtly more complex.

Narus birthday is in August.

I told Brigitte.

And just as Brigitte hesitated, saying, about 5 months away then.

Thud Creak

The carriage stopped.

We had arrived at my Junk Mansion.

As I got out of the carriage, Naru ran from the mansion to the garden entrance in a flash.

Dad! Hurry, come on in!

Wham

Naru hugged my legs.

It truly felt like I had returned home.

Thats what happened.

During dinner.

I told Enkidus and Cariote about todays incident with Elle.

After listening for a while, Enkidus said, Artificial transcendence for all humans Such artificial means go against the teachings of the Order of the Suns Ascension that seeks enlightenment through virtue and training.

What were the doctrines of the Ascending Sun Sect again?

As I pondered, Cariote also added her piece.

A dangerous woman. Though she claims to have control, to revive the Demon King. My sister, locked in the dungeon Astarosa. If she had contact with Elle, a terrible accident could have occurred.

Thats true.

Perhaps in the future where Naru was, Astarosa and Elle had indeed made contact.

Cariote said.

Ill keep an eye on Elle Cladeco myself. I have questions for Elle regarding my sister. Like if theres a way to revert her back.

Good.

Its reassuring to have Cariote watching.

Then, something occurred to me.

Has anyone seen Salome?

Salome.

Lately, its strange not seeing that person around.

It feels like she might be getting into trouble somewhere.

* * *

Princess of the Back Alleys, Salome.

She headed to a cabin in a Provence village rumored to be home to the Priestess of Gluttony after the picnic ended in the evening.

Creak.

Upon opening the door and entering, there was no one to be found.

The cramped cabin was merely gloomy.

However, Salome had a keen eye.

Noticing the still-warm candle and milk on the table, she deduced that someone had been there just moments before.

Blur

A shadow under the table.

Stepping on it, something let out a stifled scream.

Got you.

Salome reached into the tables shadow and pulled something out.

A girl with fairly long pink hair struggled as she was revealed.

L-Let go

The Priestess of Gluttony. A very secretive person, even among Tenebris. I couldnt believe it when they said you were just a kid. I thought you were just hard to spot because you were good at hiding?

I just heard some interesting words. Objects of the same kind tend to come together. So, I have something to ask about this crescent dagger.

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