Chapter 144，Part2: 2 - Reconciliation ②

Chapter144,Part2: 2 - Reconciliation 2

Chapter 144 Reconciliation 2

Part 2

Damn, calling yourself Level 7 ―― Look at your state now.

Arnold was at the peak of his mortification. He no longer knew what to do.

His body was heavy and wasn’t in his best condition. However, what was more problematic was his mental aspect.

From the moment he woke up from being fainted, he was extremely disappointed when realized that he had fainted as soon as he saw 《Infinite Variety’s (Senpen Banka)》 face. He wasn’t disappointed in someone else, he was disappointed in himself.

Even if the opponent was Level 8, and even though he had almost been traumatized by all the horrible things that had happened to him, it was outrageous that he would faint at the mere sight of his face. If the Arnold from a month ago heard this, he would have, no doubt, laughed out loud.

But, above all, what shocked Arnold the most was what Hay and his Party Members said.

『Arnold-san, you are a little tired. You had a rough time for a while now and have been pulling us up all this time. All those strains must have taken a toll on you. For now, you should go to the Onsen and get some rest.』 (Hay)

They took me into consideration. Indeed, Arnold is the Party Leader. Until now, Hay and the others have always listened to Arnold and taken him into consideration.

However, never before had there been a hint of sympathy in their words. Not once had there been word of concern. And that was a sign showing that Arnold was a strong Leader.

I fainted at the mere sight of my archenemy. Even after showing such a pathetic display, my Party Members showed no signs of leaving. Even Jaster, the youngest of the Party and the one who had pulled the huge Arnold, didn’t show any dissatisfaction. This was undoubtedly due to the trust that Arnold had built with them.

I understand that. However, even if Arnold understands it, he can’t forgive himself for being so pathetic that he will faint when he catches sight of his archenemy.

My combat abilities shouldn’t have changed.

The fatigue was heavy, but there was no decline in my physical abilities, and my beloved sword was still in good condition. Rather, the amount of Mana Material I have absorbed has even increased after going through the 【Castle of a Myriad Demons】.

But to Arnold, he felt as if he had become a weakling.

Once again, deep despair struck Arnold.

And even though he knew all that, he was disgusted with himself for not being able to move his body right away.

He sighed heavily. It was a sigh that seemed to drain all of the strength he had built up until now.

It wasn’t good. It was useless to worry about it. In this state, I can’t carry the lives of my Party Members.

《Fallen Mist》 has no choice but to disband. I will probably have to talk to Hay and the others when I get out of the bath. This is my responsibility to the Party Members who have been following 《Heavy Lightning Strike (Go Rai Yabu Sen)》 so far.

Dragging my heavy body, I slowly made my way to the bathing area as if I was trying to stall for time.

And just as Arnold was about to sink into the spacious bathing area, something strange crossed his line of vision.

I felt my consciousness involuntarily becoming blank and with slow movement massage the corner of my eyes and squint.

Contrary to my expectation, I didn’t go into a panic. I didn’t faint, nor did my body start to tremble.

《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》 was breaststroke swimming in the Onsen.

With slow motions, he stirred the hot water and despite not being a child, his body moved noiselessly across the water.

The only thing I felt was a shock. The only thing I could do was to ask in a strained voice.

“!? Wha...... Wha..... Wha............ Wha......... What, are, you, doing!? 《Infinite Variety (Senpen Banka)》?” (Arnold)

It wasn’t an illusion. At the sound of Arnold’s quivering voice, Infinite Variety hurriedly tried to stand up and grandly slip.

A big splash of water came up and he looked at Arnold with a dumb expression.

TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Hahaha! I can so see Cry flapping his arm left and right while panicking when Arnold called him.

In case you don’t know, it is bad manners and childish to swim in an Onsen. You are supposed to calmly relax in it. That’s why Arnold was so shocked seeing Cry.

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