Episode 202: Nico Nico Carefree Protagonist
The hour was almost night!
As dawn was about to break right before my eyes after fleeing from Lady Nei,
you know, it’s legally prohibited to spend the night in the same room as a beautiful girl, so I had been tirelessly hunting down fakes.
Recently, a certain university research group discovered that the rest efficiency of mysterious girls who fight unseen behind cheerful people is five times that of sleep.
Indeed, for the sake of health, one should continue with the mysterious moves.
Thus, even without sleeping, I could move without any issues.
Woooooooh! I am full of energy, oooooooooh!
“Your words were incomprehensible all this time, My Lord.”
“Woooooooh! I’m brimming with energy ^^”
“Why can you keep up…?”
Fakes must not be forgiven.
There’s no potential in them as heroines who lack emotional fluctuations, they truly have no value.
Go back and try again after obtaining the shine of a beautiful girl.
“But there isn’t such a thing… Mu, a fake’s reaction!”
Again?
How many fakes have I killed already?
I was collecting sand because leaving it around would inconvenience the cleaning staff, but my storage space was already packed.
What should we do with this?
“…The elements that compose it are angelic. With that, I might be able to take physical form. My Lord, I want to pat pat and stroke stroke.”
The request is far too straightforward for my preferences – definitely not allowed.
“So, can I use it as an experimental subject to do things the real one can’t? ^^”
You’re way beyond hopeless.
We’ll have Mizuki Senpai burn the sand later.
“Sad, isn’t it… Oh, next turn right.”
I proceed according to the navigation.
At this time of day, it’s quiet, and there aren’t many people around.
Still, places devoid of people are few and far between, and those are where the Fake Sieras spawn.
Why do they specifically appear in such spots? No one has a clue.
“They seem to be seeking a Sanctuary User, but angels shouldn’t need that. Products born from relics hold no interest.”
Truly worthy of being an angel.
That statement carries persuasive weight.
“The calamity has taken an interest in humanity this time. Therefore, its trials are harsh and may deviate from the norm.”
“No matter what comes, I’ll just eliminate it, nee ^^”
It felt like the original work, so it’ll probably be fine, haha.
“Mu, here. There’s a Solciera Development Kit in this alley!”
“That perception of yours is questionable, don’t you think?”
I stop at the sound of the Star Reader’s Staff.
Looking down from the roof, there stood the figure of a Fake Sierra.
“My Lord, there are civilians. Though not Lolis, we must help them.”
I’d help them even without being told, but please stop judging if someone’s a Loli.
“Fufu, how pitiful to try and deceive my radiance.”
Interfering with the wind, I fly while letting out a mysterious line barely audible to the girl being attacked by the Fake Sierra.
Then, diving straight from the still dim sky, I plummeted toward the Fake Sierra.
With silver hair flowing, falling straight like a meteor.
I cleanly bisected the Fake Sierra with my great scythe without giving it a chance to resist.
No time for serious combat against guys like these.
“Let’s bring the sand home too, ne?”
“My Lord, let’s build a sandcastle, like last summer on the beach!”
Such a past doesn’t exist.
“Foolish…”
I mutter looking down at the sand.
Then coolly turn around.
“Are you hurt?”
“H-Huh? Thank you very much!”
Judging from her appearance, she seems to be a female student of Kroma Academy.
Good job spreading the word that you were saved by Solciera.
The number one spot in popularity polls is mine!
“Um… Could you possibly be the real Solciera-sama…?”
Ah, someone who knows me!
That’s heartwarming.
But, showing no expression is key to being a Mysterious Beautiful Girl.
“If so, what of it?”
“Waah, I’m a fan!”
“…Haa, really. I’m not particularly interested. Now scram.”
My words made the student brighten up instantly and bow repeatedly.
“Thank you! Thank you!”
Isn’t that a bit too extreme for a fan of mine?
“Recently, there have been a lot of sadistic Sierra submissions, maybe that’s the influence, nee?”
The culprit was within my circle.
“A while ago, it was masochistic Sierra ^^”
And they had a record of both S&M needs covered.
“Uh… By the way, what was that thing earlier?”
“You don’t need to worry about it. Forget it.”
“Is that so… Ah! Um, actually, I was with a friend but we got separated…!”
You should say that first.
Why announce being a fan right off the bat?
“No choice, let’s help find them, nee… Ah, partner, something’s wrong.”
What’s wrong?
“Ku, it’s coming!”
Eh? What’s coming?
Why only tell me it’s coming? Tell me what exactly!
“—Solciera?”
Turning at the familiar voice from the original story, there stood Tourak.
Not only that, he had Lutra with him, and Mihaya was beside him too.
Also, there was the figure of a Kroma Academy uniform-wearing female student.
Could this be the student who got separated?
“You… Why are you here?”
In response to Mihaya’s question, I couldn’t answer.
Even if asked why…
“Well then, let’s see your mysterious moves, nee ^^”
“Why deliberately put My Lord in such a predicament?”
Despite the extremely valid question from Kame, my “beautiful girl brain” starts spinning.
Then, let me show you the dawn and the Mysterious Beautiful Girl.
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Upon seeing Tourak, Solciera sighed, looking troubled.
She then turned her back and told the student she had helped, “Follow those kids from now on.”
“Wait. Before I got here, I fought your fake. What was that?”
At those words, Solciera stopped walking.
Without turning around, she said,
“The fourth angel has descended.”
“Wha… So it was true, just like Lutra said…!”
“Hey, if you know something, tell us. We’ll help too!”
Without even considering, Solciera shook her head at Mihaya’s words.
“Tch, as stubborn as ever. Just tell us already!”
Saying that, Mihaya ran up to Solciera and tried to grab her hand.
However, despite facing away, Solciera perfectly timed her turn, grabbed Mihaya’s arm,
and pressed her against the wall, gently stroking her hair.
“You’re as impulsive as ever. Such a cute child.”
“H-Huh!? W-What are you suddenly saying!?”
“Blushing, aren’t you inexperienced. Is your boyfriend over there not telling you proper things?”
Saying that, Solciera looked at Tourak.
Tourak responded seriously with a calm expression.
“Mihaya is always cute. Of course, I always say that.”
“Haa, I wasn’t asking for that kind of thing. Never mind.”
Looking exasperated, Solciera released her grip on Mihaya’s arm.
“I’m warning you. This time, you should stay out of it. That angel’s target is undoubtedly me. It’s my first time being invited to dance with an angel, so I’m unusually nervous.”
The pressure emanating from her words made everyone present catch their breath.
Without a doubt, the angel had crossed Solciera’s line.
Her eyes, which seemed to declare that whoever interferes will be killed,
were colder than ever.
Probably, the best course of action would be to step back and observe quietly.
Solciera should easily be able to defeat the angel.
However, Mihaya still spoke up.
“No way. I’ll help too. Higher chances of success are better, right?”
“…You’ll only get in the way. Not needed.”
“Huh?! Don’t underestimate me! I’ve grown stronger ‘Mihaya, let’s stop’… Tourak?”
The childhood friend’s voice was calm.
Extremely calm and serene, Tourak looked at Solciera.
Then, concisely asked,
“Can you win?”
“Stupid question.”
In the brief reply, Tourak understood her thoughts.
Nodding once, he operated his Dive Gear and sent data to Solciera.
“…What is this?”
“It’s a secret communication line used by the Student Council of Mikage Academy. If anything happens, contact us. We’ll definitely come to help.”
“Handing over something so important, you’re as much of a pushover as ever… That’s why I dislike you.”
Saying that alone, Solciera waved her hand and turned away.
Then disappeared into the magic circle she had unfolded.
“Tourak, is that okay?”
“Don’t worry, Lu-tra. Let’s consider it good enough to have shared the communication line this time.”
In response to Lu-tra’s words, Tourak caressed his sword.
In his hands, the sword happily clicked.
“Grrr… I’ll definitely make you lose that composure someday…”
“Haha, that’s right. Let’s give it our best.”
“…”
“What? What’s wrong, Mihaya?”
Seeing him remain calm even before Solciera, Mihaya said somewhat complicatedly,
“Why do you look like you ‘understand’? I feel left out…”
“There’s nothing like that. I’m also left out. So, we must try our best.”
At Tourak’s words, Mihaya smiled faintly and hugged his back.
“Ugh, you’re just too reliable, it’s annoying!”
“Super unfair!?”
Clearly, they were being overly affectionate.
Then Tourak suddenly realized.
There were two unrelated people right in front of them.
They were the students they had saved from Solciera’s fake and the ones Solciera had rescued.
“Ah… Excuse me…”
“Uh, what is it? Ah, right. The person you mentioned who got separated, is that this girl?”
They both nodded simultaneously.
Then, slightly excited, they leaned closer to Tourak.
“We’re part of the Solciera Appreciation Club, but by any chance, do you have some deep connection with Solciera-sama? Something emotionally charged?”
“They were weird kids.”
“Of course, we don’t insist. But if you could share any impressions or anecdotes about Solciera-sama… And we can survive with just sunlight…!”
“They’re weird kids.”
Unknowingly entering Kroma, taking an early morning stroll, accidentally battling Solciera’s fake,
and miraculously encountering the real one,
the probability that the students they saved were pinpointedly obsessive fans of Solciera was incredibly rare.
This was a major accident, to say the least.
“So, uh, I once wanted to see Solciera-sama’s groin area… Have you seen it?”
“Too graphic, I hate it…”
“I want to lick Solciera-sama’s neck when she’s lightly sweating.”
“This is plainly perverse, isn’t it?”
Mihaya was somewhat repulsed.
However, Tourak surprisingly accepted the situation.
(Good… That girl isn’t just feared. Even though these kids are a bit strange, there are those who admire her.)
Even though he wasn’t directly involved, Tourak rejoiced knowing that there were people who liked the aloof girl.
It was oddly delightful to know that such people existed who spoke of her, despite her intentional unpopularity at Mikage Academy.
“…So, um, I once thought about seeing Solciera-sama’s groin…”
“Disturbingly vivid…”
“I want to lick Solciera-sama’s neck when she’s lightly sweating.”
“Ordinarily, isn’t this just perverted?”
Mihaya was somewhat repelled.
However, Tourak surprisingly accepted the situation.
(That’s good… That girl isn’t just feared. Although these kids are a little odd, there are those who admire her.)
Even though he wasn’t directly involved, Tourak was glad to know that there were people who liked the aloof girl.
It was oddly delightful to realize that such people existed who spoke fondly of her, despite her deliberate unpopularity at Mikage Academy.
“…Why are you smirking? Are you also on that side?”
“Chi, no I’m not!”
Tourak hastily denied it.
“Just that… I hope Solciera realizes someday. That there are people like these who believe in her.”
“From the tone of your voice, you definitely know her, don’t you…? Would you perhaps share some stories…?”
“I don’t have much to say, but…”
Tourak recalled Solciera’s image in his mind.
The lofty star, unreachable yet shining kindly.
“If I must say, she’s much stronger and kinder than me.”
At those words, Mihaya silently agreed.
Morning was approaching in Kroma.
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