Story 2-Another 2: 『Yuji-san』
“……….-sama! ………….-sama!” (—)
…… I could hear soone’s voice.
After being shook a few tis, the fog in my head finally cleared up.
“…… Where… am I…?” (—)
Bright sunlight assaulted my eyes. Dazed, I sat up.
“Ah! Hero-sama! You woke up!” (—)
There was a man that reacted loudly. It was Rin Wade, the guard who was assigned to escort Yuji-san and the rest of us.
He looked different. From his expression, he looked to be in a hurry. I thought that he didn’t talk much during the journey because he was focused on our surroundings and grew accustod to that but… it seems I was off.
“Yes… what’s wrong? Why are you panicking?” (Hayase)
“Ah, no… I’m fine, really.” (Rin)
Rin-san seed to fumble over his words.
At last I regained my senses and began to look around the vicinity.
Glancing around… no one was there. Tamaki-san, Umahara-kun, as well as Minamoto-san. Even Yuji-san…
It was strange that I would be outside without everyone else. Those people aren’t so horrible that they would leave a person behind.
… I don’t know about Umahara-kun and Manamoto-san though.
I thought that because I’ve seen them bully a certain boy from the class.
At the drop of a hat, they used violence to indiscriminately bully a classmate that wasn’t guilty of anything. They would give petty reasons like『I don’t like him』.
To be honest, I never watched it happen. After all, from my point of view they were just trying to make themselves feel better by placing soone below them.
For the sake of confirming their dominance they abused another human, just wanting to belittle them.
In the end he was used as a decoy in the dungeon. However, I was also to bla for that.
It’s not like I couldn’t have done sothing. It was the sa at school too.
At that ti, if only I said sothing like『Stop it』. However, I was afraid that I would beco the target of their bullying.
I regretted that now. If I could et him again, even if he wouldn’t understand…. I want to apologize to him. Though it may be too convenient, I felt that we all needed to do it.
“… Hero-sama? Are you unwell?” (Rin)
“Ah, no. I was just thinking a little…” (Hayase)
While I was lost in thought Rin-san’s voice pulled back to reality.
… Let’s think back.
We dove into the【Labyrinth of the Sleeping Trance】.
However, Umahara-kun and Minamoto-san separated from us, and Yuji-san ran after them.
Tamaki and I were waiting on standby, when Yuji-san returned covered in scratches. Then, I fainted…
… That’s right. My neck was hit hard by soone. Yuji-san wouldn’t do sothing like that.
Then, I must have been attacked by so demon or thief that was aiming at adventurers like us.
In other words… Yuji-san and the others are in danger!
My body moved of its own accord.
“Hero-sama! Please calm down!” (Rin)
Rin-san stopped by holding my arms behind .
“Please let go! I need to hurry and help them!” (Hayase)
“With your lack of combat capabilities, even if you went in alone nothing could be done.” (Rin)
“That’s…” (Hayase)
A sensitive topic was struck and I stopped resisting. My『Grand Library』was not a special ability ant for fighting.
Though it proves its worth when supporting a companion.
My statuses aren’t that high. That’s why we ca to this evil dungeon and raise our level.
“T-then, what should we do? Leave them alone?” (Hayase)
I don’t want to abandon them. I will never again do sothing like that.
Rin-san answered my question imdiately.
“Hero-sama. I have a ssage from Yuji-san.” (Rin)
“From… Yuji-san?” (Hayase)
“Yes. After bringing you here after you fainted, I went back into the dungeon to help the others co out. When I did so, Hero-sama reported that he wanted you to do sothing.” (Rin)
“W-what is it? What did he say?” (Hayase)
“He wanted to tell you to return to the royal palace and request aid. That only Fuuko could do this. That’s his ssage. Because of that we should leave at once.” (Rin)
“Let’s go! To return to the royal palace!” (Hayase)
I talked over Rin-san’s words.
Yuji-san said it. The royal palace might send backup when we return. That it was sothing only I can do.
Only… Fuuko…
My enthusiasm was suddenly interrupted.
My first na was used by soone I like… This feeling…
“Hero-sama? Your face is red… Are you hot?” (Rin)
“Ah, n-no! No! A-anyway, let’s leave soon! Let’s not waste any ti!” (Hayase)
“Yes, certainly!” (Rin)
We got on the horse and Rin-san guided it forward.
Please wait, everyone…!
I will definitely get help!
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After several hours, I had safely returned to the royal palace and told them what happened. Afterwords, when returning to my assigned room because I was tired, I ran into three won in the hallway.
All three were part of Minamoto-san’s group. They were, from the right, Inoma-san, Niijima-san, and Horitani-san.
Each of them had a piercing, which broke school regulations and was not good student behavior.
“Hayase. We heard, you….” (Horitani)
“W-what?” (Hayase)
“Playing dumb!? We know you ran away from Kureha’s group without helping!” (Horitani) [TN: Kureha was Minamoto’s given na]
“Eh!?” (Hayase)
I was unable to conceal my astonishnt from Horitani’s words. Why, why would she think that?
“Y-you’re wrong! That isn’t what happened! There was a monster house, and I would have just been a hindrance!” (Hayase)
“Monster house!? You, why did they go sowhere that dangerous!?” (Horitani)
“We tried to stop them! B-but Minamoto-san and Umahara-kun went in anyways.” (Hayase)
“I won’t believe that Kureha would do sothing like that!” (Horitani)
She swept her palm down and smacked my cheek.
“Anyways, you just unreasonably tried to gain praise! Then abandoned them like we did Katsuragi!” (Horitani)
“T-that’s not it! Listen to !” (Hayase)
“You’re annoying! Shut up!” (Horitani)
“A-!?” (Hayase)
I received a large impact to my stomach. Horitani-san’s fist stuck into .
I crouched down, unaccustod to the pain. Then, I was hit with a kick to the side and showered with verbal abuse.
“This murderer!” (Horitani)
“Hiii-!?” (Hayase)
I defended my head with my arms, but I couldn’t endure this unreasonable violence.
How long do I have to experience this pain? How much suffering do I need to endure?
Tears overflowed. Why did this sort of thing happen? Did I make a mistake sowhere?
“… Tch! Co on, we’re done! We’ll tell everyone about her!” (Horitani)
Satisfied that I was knocked down, the three of them walked down the hallway.
I looked outside and saw that it was nightti. I should’ve gone to the dining room. That would’ve been normal for , but no.
I leaned against the wall.
“Why… Why…!” (Hayase)
My tears stopped streaming. Instead, they were replaced with frustration and worthlessness.
I am powerless.
Because I am weak I am no good. Because I am weak…
“Starting tomorrow… what will I do?” (Hayase)
Horitani-san said that she would tell everyone. Then, they will label as a『murderer』, targeting with violence as well.
I know. Because, there was an example of this in the past. For our convenience. I will receive a similar treatnt.
To be stared at like that… to be treated painfully like that…
“……… I’ll just die.” (Hayase)
My hands rose to my neck. If I shot magic here, it would be instant death.
At that mont, Yuji-san’s face ca to my mind. He was the first to treat kindly, a man that recognized my existence.
He encouraged so much, pushing to persevere.
“……… No.” (Hayase)
I don’t want to betray his words, and put down my hand.
“…… What should I do, Yuji-san……” (Hayase)
The hallway was empty.
Nevertheless, a voice answered the question.
『Do you want power?』
“………Eh?” (Hayase)
I look around, and see no one. However, the voice cos again.
『Sorry. I will not show you myself. I will not tell you my identity.』(—)
“Eh? Eh?” (Hayase)
『Calm down. My words are heading to you directly, using magic. So, the answer to my question?』(—)
“Ah, y-yes…” (Hayase)
『Good, obedience is good. Then, first of all, I will let you know—your Yuji-san is alive』(—)
“——–!? R-really!?” (Hayase)
『Quiet down.』(—)
“Y-yes. I’m sorry.” (Hayase)
I bowed my head out of habit though there was no one.
But, that didn’t matter.
Yuji-san was alive… That filled my mind.
『Tamaki Yuina also lives. However, the other two died in an unexpected accident. As he was unable to defend them, the man who let them die will be punished.』 (—)
“T-that’s…! But, those two ignored us and went anyways!” (Hayase)
『The world is cruel. That would be taken as an excuse. And so, those two are going to the next dungeon to recruit companions. Here is my question for you.』(—)
“A question… is it?” (Hayase)
『Yes. If you beco their companion, do you swear to support him?』(—)
That was a silly question. I can beco his strength. Next to him I can support him.
Sothing like that would make happy.
“I swear it. I will support Yuji-san through any pain.” (Hayase)
『――That’s what I expected, child.』(—)
The voice seed to laugh in my mind.
『Then, I will give you power.』(—)
“P-power?” (Hayase)
『Yes. I will make sure later. I wish for you to help him with that power. He wants you.』(—)
“H-he wants… …” (Hayase)
『They are heading towards a dungeon nad【Scorching Execution Ground】. You will leave early tomorrow so that you won’t be found, and go there. Understand?』(—)
“Yes. Absolutely… I will go to Yuji-san…” (Hayase)
When I said so, she made a sound like a laugh and ended the conversation. The voice was not there anymore.
So then, there was only one thing I can do. The pain naturally lessened. Was it because my feelings were improved?
Though I don’t know why, Yuji-san wants . I am wanted.
So, I will respond.
“Yuji-san…” (Hayase)
Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san, Yuji-san……
My mind is dyed with his color.
I enter my room, and begin preparing to travel.
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