Read Novel Full Chapter 456 - Even if it Can't Be Reached, It Can Be Created
Chapter 456 - Even if it Can't Be Reached, It Can Be Created
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I parted ways with Thesis and returned to my room.
I sat down in a chair.
Four people huh.
First, Thesis can’t be left out.
Nyaki has to be there too, otherwise there’s no point on this trip.
And then———– Eve as well, probably.
If I include myself, that makes four……
Just then, the door to the room opened and Seras came back.
Pigimaru and Slei were with her.
[So you’ve already returned.]
I told Seras about the matter this time———– about visiting Erika’s home.
After hearing the story, Seras spoke.
[In that case, I believe the remaining one should be Touka-dono.]
[Pigi.]
[Pakyu.]
Pigimaru and Slei also showed their agreement.
They said that they themselves were already interacting with Liz indirectly through their familiars, so they could sit still.
[Besides, from what Eve has said, if it’s the current Golden Demon Zone, traveling should be easier than before even without Teleportation Magic. Missing this chance doesn’t necessarily mean we’ll never be able to meet Erika-dono again.]
Slei, and the one who possesses the magic energy capable of transforming that Slei.
Pigimaru, who can act as a sensor and the “eyes” watching the rear.
Seras Ashrain, who possesses the Origin Regalia.
With these members gathered, moving through the current Golden Demon Zone might indeed be easier.
[Seras.]
I stood up.
[When I return from Erika’s house, there’s something important I need to talk to you about.]
For a brief moment, Seras’ expression stiffened.
But soon the tension around her eyes softened, and she gave a faint nod.
And then, Seras said……
[Understood.]
With a smile that looked as though she had accepted her resolve———— and the feelings that lay beyond it.
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Sharing and adjusting the image of the teleportation destination.
In the castle’s courtyard, besides the four who would teleport, several others had gathered.
Seras, Pigimaru, Slei, and the Takao sisters.
All of them were people who had previously been to Erika’s house.
Thesis pressed her forehead against each person’s in turn.
[Of course, it’s better if the one providing the image has a greater amount of experience or memories about that place. But when there are more people, if there are discrepancies in the image, we can correct and adjust those differences. That’s why it’s better to have more participants.]
Using the map Eve had, she had also grasped the positional layout earlier as well.
Thesis’ power sure had an almost all-purpose feeling to it.
Still, perhaps many of its uses required restrictions or procedures.
Even so, it probably couldn’t all be done exactly as one wished.
Having finished sharing the image, Thesis began preparing the teleportation.
Those who would be teleporting moved to the designated positions.
Then Hijiri spoke to Eve.
[Perhaps this might be the last time we’ll be able to see each other?]
The Takao sisters would soon return to our original world through the Repatriation Ceremony.
So if Eve remained at Erika’s house, this would be their farewell.
Eve looked at them with calm eyes.
[I do not yet know, but perhaps it will be so. Fufu…… Being able to save you two at that time seems to have been fortunate for me as well———– though my first encounter with Itsuki in the Golden Demon Zone was far from peaceful.]
With an awkward smile, Itsuki gave a small bow.
[Well~~…… Back then, my jumping to conclusions ended up being terribly rude……]
[Fufu. If Hijiri had not come at that time…… things between us might not have turned out like this.]
Hijiri smiled.
[I’m grateful to you, Eve-san. The reason I can stand here with Itsuki like this now is also thanks to you.]
[The feeling is mutual. Even looking over towards Touka, it is clear that your presence greatly contributed to this victory. That is precisely why I must thank you as well.]
[Could you give our regards to Erika-san and Liz-chan too?]
[Umu. Leave it to me.]
At that moment, Thesis said “Well then, let us begin”.
Just like when she teleported to Kirihara’s location, a pale blue light began to envelop us.
The teleportation began.
As if leaving behind a final set of words, Eve spoke.
[Now then…… kind-hearted sisters from another world, possessed of strong will and resolve. May the two of you remain close for many years to come.]
[Goodbye, Eve-san.]
[I’m not gonna say goodbye yet!]
Eve let out an amused, low chuckle.
[Please also give my regards once more to Kobato, who became the cause for our meeting.]
[Yeah!]
Standing beside Itsuki who answered so, I turned to look at Seras.
[Even if we stay the night, it’ll only be one. I’ll be back soon.]
[……Yes. I’ll be waiting.]
My vision was dyed completely white.
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[Hey…… what’s going on!?]
Seeing the somewhat nostalgic face that came rushing out of the witch’s house, I raised a hand lightly.
[Yo.]
The witch once called taboo.
She placed both hands on the railing, her violet eyes widening.
[……T- Touka? And…… Eve——- and…… um…… who might you be?]
This time’s teleportation……
We actually came without informing Erika.
No wonder she was surprised.
From what I see, it seemed the aftereffects of overburdening herself with the use of her familiar had already subsided.
And then……
[What’s the matter, Erika-sama——–]
Pattering footsteps followed Erika as appearing behind her was……
[……Ah.]
Recognizing us, Liz froze in place.
And then———-
On our side as well, one person lifted her face, noticed Liz, and reacted strongly.
[——–Nya?]
Erika leaned her staff against the railing.
With quick steps, Liz ran down the stairs.
Erika followed behind her, descending slowly.
Liz——— was breathing hard.
Before long, the two who were meeting in person for the first time stood face to face.
[Are you…… Liz-chan nya?]
Liz knew Nyaki’s face through the eyes of her familiar.
But for Nyaki, this was the first time seeing Liz in person.
Liz ran up and took both of Nyaki’s hands.
[We finally got to meet…… Nyaki-chan! Welcome! I’m so happy you came!]
[Hanyanya……! Y- You’re really the real Liz-chan, nya!? Hanyanyaaa~~!]
Perhaps out of embarrassment, Nyaki had turned completely red.
Flustered and unsure what to do———- Nyaki nevertheless squeezed Liz’s hands back.
[N- Nyaki too…… being able to meet Liz-chan like this makes Nyaki s- so very happy, nya!]
Liz looked at me.
[Thank you so much…… You brought Nyaki-chan with you, didn’t you?]
[For me, that was actually the top priority.]
[Touka-sama…… ———and welcome back, big sister!]
[Fufu…… Liz was one of the contributors to the defeat of Vysis this time. You really did well. Yes———– everyone did their best.]
I felt my own expression naturally soften.
[You guys can go ahead. We can talk later.]
Eve followed with a quiet nod.
After a brief pause, Liz nodded with a grateful “Yes!”.
Then she turned back to Nyaki, her cheeks softening, her eyes overflowing with affection as she spoke.
[You know, Nyaki-chan…… I really wanted to meet you too. Ehehe…… my dream came true much sooner than I expected.]
[L- Liz-chan…… um, um, about when I met the Liz-chan from the familiar before……]
[Unn.]
Hesitantly, Nyaki made her request.
[Once again…… Nyaki would be really happy if…… um…… you could become friends with me. A- Actually, Touka-san asked me before to become friends with Liz-chan…… but N- Nyaki…… aside from that promise, as Nyaki’s own personal wish…… I want to become friends with Liz-chan!]
As if clearing away a lingering haze, Nyaki stated it clearly.
Thereupon, Liz responded with a gentle smile on her lips, slowly shaking her head.
[Nyaki-chan says such funny things.]
[H- Hanya?]
[You don’t need to make it say it again…… I——— already think Nyaki-chan and I are friends.]
[—————!]
Nyaki’s eyes slowly widened as round as plates.
And then……
[F- Funya…… funyaaa…… Liz-chan……! I’m so happy…… t- thank you for saying something like that…… Nyaki…… Nyaki is so, so happy nyaaa…… thank you so muuuuch~~]
Her eyes moist with joy and surprise, Nyaki clasped Liz’s hands even tighter.
She was truly happy, loudly sobbing “funyaaaa”.
The happiness must have been welling up one after another, impossible to hold back.
Liz gently embraced Nyaki.
Liz’s eyes, too, were glistening with tears.
[To think there’s someone who would become my friend, and be this happy about it…… that makes me so happy too…… I should be the one saying thank you——— thank you, Nyaki-chan.]
Standing beside Eve, I watched the two of them.
Thinking of this moment, I had told Liz to disconnect from her familiar beforehand.
It would’ve been sad if Nyaki finally came all this way only for Liz to feel unwell from the strain.
So I gave her some excuse and told her to take a rest for the time being.
The other reason———– Well, it was meant to be a surprise.
Eve had her arms crossed, but there was a glimmer of moisture at the corners of her eyes.
[……What’s this, Eve? Getting teary-eyed?]
[U- Umu…… y- yes…… but…… well…… in a case like this, it can’t be helped……]
I turned my gaze back———- narrowing my eyes as if looking at something dazzling.
……A place I probably could never reach myself.
But I could at least build a path that might let someone else reach it.
Watching Liz and Nyaki like that, I found myself thinking from the bottom of my heart once more.
I’m glad.
And as I looked at the two of them, my lips softened into a small smile.
[Well…… I get how you feel.]