Chapter 237，Part1: 1 - Strange Freak ④

Chapter237,Part1: 1 - Strange Freak 4

Chapter 237 Strange Freak 4

Part 1

“Master~, Lucia Onee-sama......! I’m here to support you!” (Tino)

“Oh, Cry. How’s it coming?” (Sven)

“Ah, thanks for coming. Of course, it’s perfect!” (Cry)

A group of members wearing 《First Step’s (Hajimari no Ashiato)》 symbol―――Tino, Sven, and the others *zurazura* entered the room. I welcomed them with a badass smile.

They must have come to support us because the opening ceremony of the Supreme Martial Arts Festival is coming up. They may not all have come to support us, but it was a large group.

The spacious lobby in the inn was filled. But it is not like it was uncommon for strong Hunters to gather at this time of year.

The lodging we were staying at is a high-graded one, but not unaffordable for the most skilled hunters. The curious glances soon stopped looking at us.

Eva, in her white uniform, as usual, was also in the mix. Apparently, she had been safely escorted by the Hunters.

Surrounded by these strong Hunters, I have the illusion that I have become strong myself. Sven smiles wildly at me and asks.

“How is it? Are you getting used to Cleat’s atmosphere? I don’t think I need to worry about you guys, but for those who come from Zebrudia, we play away, so......” (Sven)

“You don’t need to worry about that. Do you think Liz or Luke cares about that? They are already doing some warm-up.” (Cry)

“No...... But what about you?” (Sven)

Sven’s expression was full of dismay.

No, of course, I am perfect, too. I have been lounging around in the inn the whole time, so there is no way I am away or anything.

Before I could answer, Tino assured for me.

“Sven. There’s no way Master~ would let the pressure get the better of him.” (Tino)

It had been a long time since I had seen Tino’s face.

I *kyorokyoro* look around the spacious lobby and see Lucia, who is standing next to me as my escort.

“Master~, I will――I will use all my savings to bet on you Master~ !” (Tino)

Come to think of it, I wonder if there will be betting going on?

It is an individual competition, but it seems to be just barely possible because there is no one who will intentionally lose when he or she is strong enough to participate in the Supreme Martial Arts Festival.

The Imouto Kitsune, whom I should have abandoned in the desert, has arrived, but she is crazy about Aburaage.

Then I decided to change the mood a little bit. I am going to tell you a special story.

I smiled and said as if I was telling a secret story.

“Right, Sven. Actually, in this city――The real me is here.” (Cry)

“...... Haaah?” (Sven)

“Well, they say there are three people in the world who look exactly like you, right? I became his fan the moment I met him. And what’s more, even his companions look exactly like mine.” (Cry)

“!? Nii-san!? I! Would never! Say something like that!” (Lucia)

Lucia’s face turned bright red and she denied it, but well, your name looks exactly the same name, no?

He said she didn’t have an Alias yet, so if you take that into account――.

“I bet that’s the Lucia from the past.” (Cry)

Lucia was precocious and was only attached to me for a very short period of time, and it wasn’t that bad, but there was definitely a time like that...... I think?

Ehm? There wasn’t a time like that?

I looked at Lucia, who was shaking as if she was holding something in her fist, and blinked at her.

“Liz also said that you looked exactly the same, you know?” (Cry)

“Ni-i-sa-n? Next time, you say that, I will turn you into a frog, okay?” (Lucia)

Not good. I will be turned into a frog.

“Anyway, Sven should definitely see him. If you tell him you heard about him from me, he will happily sign an autograph for you, I am sure of it! And while you are at it, I hope you will see the other members too.” (Cry)

“............ Master~...... Why are you so overjoyed......” (Tino)

Tino said that with a dismayed expression on her face, but well...... Even you, Tino, would have laughed uncontrollably if you met your look-alike.

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TL notes:

Thanks for reading!

Tsun-tsun Lucia is so cute!

Tchao à plus!

Footnotes

Hajimari no Ashiato: It means Footprint of the Beginning