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Chapter 117
The marriage ceremony was only three days away. As for me, Ive been half-heartedly letting my alternate record the situation with the problem child, the Pope, Cielo and Goutani.
But things have changed a lot in the past two days. For the better? Id say, probably for the better.
For example, today, when Goutani barged into Cielos room. I saw it too.
It was a strange way to start the morning.
Goutani-sama, being a hero, one must live a life of discipline. Always knock when you enter a ladys room, isnt that how a gentleman should act?
Eh, huh? Ah, yes! Cielo-chan, you seem different from yesterday? Huh? Goutani-sama?
You should not call a woman who is still unmarried by such a name lightly. Normally, you should be discouraged from even entering the room of a woman before marriage. It is only because of your achievements as a hero that you are allowed to do so. Now, with that in mind, lets consider your and my position again and call it.
UmCienot by name Mi, Miko-sama!
Yes, what can I do for you?
After pointing out the problem childs way of treating her, this smile appeared on her face. I thought Cielo was going to be more gentle with him but he has become very flustered. Maybe hes just being himself?
WellI came here to decide on a wedding dress for you today, but
In that case, Ive already decided on it. You had a good nights sleep last night, didnt you? Ive already made the arrangements, so Goutani-sama will be training as a righteous leader from today. If you are a superior, you must know manners, or you will not survive. If you dont even know what etiquette is, I will include it in the training. Isnt that good?
Yes, ah, about that it will be alright, wont it? Yes.
Ill call him Goutani, instead of Problem Child. Perhaps its because he wasnt immune to women, thats why he talked like that. Well, thats okay, because Cielo is so energetic. Shall we go see the other one, Arena?
[chuckles]
Kukukukuku
[He seems to be having fun]
[He seems to be enjoying thiswell, Hes certainly smiling, but]
What we arrived to, was a room in the castle, the cardinals private room. The cardinal actually has a separate house outside the castle, but it seems that he lives here for fear of being attacked by people from the Popes and Cielos faction, which he himself revolted against and eliminated.
[I gave a barrel of honey wine to my informant, Almani-san.]
[Wonderful]
Well, the Cardinal, he looks well, hes fat anyway. In a nutshell, his body shape is like a daruma doll with wrists and ankles. I think his thick eyebrows are a charm. Its supposed to be winter now, but hes sweating indoors, he should get some exercise.
His name is Rand McGale. Its amazing that hes built like that, but his stats are lower than the Forna of the early days
Whats he doing now? I dont know. I recorded the video from above as he was giggling while looking at some stuff like that. Thank you for the hard work. Good job, me.
And when we looked at it too, we saw that there were a lot of embezzlement that happened. It seems that they are using the governments money to build rare magic tools and villas near tourist spots. They have been doing this for a while now.
Well, I guess thats the least of our problems. Im going to expose the underground authorities, but Im sure Almani-san will take care of that.
[Well look at this guy some more and then move on. Maybe hell show us something else.]
[Treasure?]
[No stealing, ok?]
[Afuuu]
Yes, let me press those puffy cheeks.
Quad, where is La Veil?
Youre still asleep.
La~Veil~
Back in the inn room, Quad kept an eye on the sleeping La Veil, who hadnt woken up since yesterday. Mika said that the body of La Veil had shrunk to the size of a pea, so who am I to argue with La Veils stupidity?
Im going to have to give her a lecture when she wakes up, arent I, Arena?
Puuuuh!
Hmm? You want me to push your cheeks again? Okay, Quad, and Ill give you one on the other side.
I was wondering about Mika too, but she finally beat one of the alters. Its great that she got our input on the plan and went ahead with it. But is that what you want, as a hero? It was probably okay, because it was Mika.
Is Quad sightseeing?
No, Ive finished my tour. I think Id like to spend the day watching La Veil. What will the two of you be doing?
I think well spend the day practicing fairy magic, since were going to go get Mikas holy armor in two days. Well do all the preparations the day before.
I see, so youll be in your room?
I plan to. Come on, Arena, lets start your training.
Aye sir!
We lay down on the bed, held each others hands and closed our eyes. As I said, what were going to do now is train in fairy magic.
However, we will not use magic directly. Well just use [Multiple Thoughts] and play a game with [Synchronized] Arena and all her thoughts.
All in a different kind of game.
Well then.
Please!
[Black, Ill take Top Right Corner]
[Center]
[2-6 steps]
[5-2 flying]
[Candy]
[Monster]
[Concentration]
[Dogeza~]
[Ill take the last one]
[All right, all right]
[Right hand blue]
[Left foot red]
[Pawn in d to d5]
[Pawn on f to f3]
Now I had six parallel thoughts, each with Go, Shogi, Shiritori, Jenga, Twister game, and Chess. Anyway, its working hard. The only chance I had of beating Arena wassorry, there was none. I have never, ever beaten Arena in any of those games.
Call it an INT difference, but the simple fact is that Arena played more games than I did and knew more about them than anyone else in this world. What was even worse was that she had sublimated all of this to the extreme, and had probably read the game to a point that even Quad couldnt break into it.
In any case, if I make one move, it will be handed back to me in no time. Though I would try to think of a wise move, the move would be returned as if she had waited for me, and she would lead me to a loss.
Quietly and surely, never allowing even a single counterattack.
I lost, though. It was frustrating, but fun. This was a method of training that I had done several times, but I found myself most at ease during this time.
When I use everything I have to throw myself into my opponents thoughts, I feel like I am in a world where I am alone with Arena, in a lukewarm place forever.
I feel like Im connected to her in a very deep way.
But Im not going to lose
I won
Yes, Ive lost a total of 3,499 games. No, I couldnt, I couldnt win. No matter how good it feels to be connected, Arena was not so naive that I could win with just that. Her sweet attitude is so gentle that it makes my brain melt.
Mmm~~~!!!
In addition, while we are linked up, Arena can feel all the good feelings, and when we are finished, she will hug me with her cheeks dyed red. She would give me a cheek-to-cheek hug. There was no way I could win, right?
(No, no, I have to endure it! Even if I were to die with love gushing out of my body, Id have to win at least one game to make an example of myself in many ways.)
However, in reality, the current me will not be able to win against Arena by doing a somersault from standing on my head. In any case, I couldnt win even if I used all my INT and [fairy magic]. Doesnt the status difference matter?
~~~~~~ Lets try it, the forbidden way.
Arena, Im going to change my character a little, but please give me one last shot.
Sure!
Okay, then, fairy magicHAPPY!
My consciousness was cut off there.
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Ha!
Whats going on?
We were lying on the bed, naked and hugging each other. What? What happened? We were playing a game, right? What did I do?
Well, it looks like youve finally regained consciousness, Aidle-sama. Why dont you put some clothes on for now?
Quad said, holding out our clothes. What? Why do you have them? Eh? I took off my clothes and gave them to Arena? What was I doing? Seriously, what did I do? !
Aidori~~
Arena! Are you okay?
Heehee~
Im not sure if her lips are a little puffy or not, but she speaks in a slurred voice. She is naked, her eyes moist, her cheeks red and puffy, and she is standing next to me. Okay, Ive calmed down a bit.
To sum up the situation briefly, it seems that we were hugging each other in the nude and playing the same game as before. It seemed to be a very close game, and we played until midnight, well into the evening. The game chosen was Shogi. The winner was me, they said.
So thats what happened, huh? If thats the case, this can be used as a real last resort. However, my ego will be missing, and Ill blow the whole process out of proportion to the result. If possible, Id like to think that this one was only for ArenaIm sure La Veil would have been willing to engage, but no matter what, La Veil would.
Um, Im really sorry, Arena, were you scared?
Not at allit felt so goodI want to do it againno?
Oops, Miss Arena, Miss Aidle fainted
Oh no.
La Veil woke up a few hours later and said, Why am I sleeping while you were still awake, Master? I didnt wake up.
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Next day.
Today, too, is another morning where Arena is sticking to me. About thirty percent more than usual.
Well yeah, I wonder why. Haha
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