Interlude 5[แก้ไข]
Part 1[แก้ไข]
---[Underwood], Downstream from the River, Foot of the Great Tree.
The next day, Izayoi and the others gathered at the plaza located at the foot of the Great Tree.
After the announcement was made to gather Players for the game, they had successfully managed to attract over a dozen Players from Communities that weren’t part of their Alliance. And Izayoi was in a good mood as he looked at the ‘Eagle and other Winged typed humanoid’ Eudemons who have also gathered in the plaza but had a slight wistful look on his face.
“Really now. Why did Kasukabe have to choose this time to disappear? It’s such a golden opportunity to meet other Eudemons too.”
“Let it be… After all, as the saying goes, people will only meet if their paths are fated to cross. Yō -san will surely meet the one she’s fated to meet and obtain the chance to have her power up.”
Izayoi gave a little “Nn” as response to that, not wanting to comment further on it. Although he didn’t hate that sort of romantic theory, he still felt that [A nice Fated encounter is to be something obtained through one’s own hard work].
Waiting for Fate to arrange things in life wasn’t that much different from waiting for death to arrive.
Not taking the initiative to secure your future but just waiting for luck to come your way, wasn’t that the definition of being lazy?
“I had only given the opportunity to her because of those headphones. Looks like I have to complain a little when she returns it to me……”
“……eh?”
“Hm?”
Izayoi turned back to look towards Kuro Usagi, Asuka and Jin.
But his line of sight was attracted towards a rare looking Eudemon and the previous topic was soon tossed out of his mind.
“That’s an Eagle’s head and a long body……a Gryphon? No, the body may be covered with feathers but the bottom half of the body is a horse? Then that’s a Hippogriff right?”
“Y……YES! That’s the leader of [Two Wings], a eudemon cross between a horse with Eagle wings!”
“Iz…Iz…Izayoi-san, if you are interested, would…would you like to go over to greet him……?!”
“Okay, Sure. Since the [Two Wings] Leader is also here, then it’s just a good opportunity for us as well. Ochibi-sama should also take this chance to promote yourself.”
“Erm… Yes, I got it! If you guys meet Gry-san, please call us!”
“Ku…Kuro Usagi got it!”
Kuro Usagi gave an unnatural bow as she watched them depart. Izayoi had similarly returned the bow before happily walking along with Jin as they made their way towards the Hippogriff.
Whereas Kuro Usagi and Asuka who continued to stand in their original positions were feeling the prick of cold sweat on their backs as they exchanged a glance.
“……Kuro Usagi, didn’t you say that Izayoi-san didn’t mind it anymore?”
“That…That’s because…Act, Actually, Kuro, Kuro Usagi forgot to tell him that the headphones had already been broken……!”
“You…You BakaUsagi! If you didn’t tell him that, wouldn’t it be worse?! Seeing from his response earlier, he’s believing that the headphones would surely be returned to him! What happens then if he learns the truth upon meeting up with Kasukabe-san……!”
*Uwa* Kuro Usagi drooped her rabbit ears dejectedly. Moreover, when she had searched for information on Yō ’s whereabouts previously, she had heard that the nekomimi headphones were seen hanging around Yō ’s neck. And that would mean that there would be no hiding the fact once they met up in person. If things continued this way, it would cause both sides to meet in the worst situation possible.
The two of them were furiously dabbing at their cold sweat while gulping their saliva nervously.
“……Firstly stealing it, next framing, followed by destroying and then hoping to replace? No, even if it were me, I definitely wouldn’t forgive that.”
“Ku……Kuro Usagi also finds it unforgivable.”
“Nn, I thought it was strange that even for Izayoi-san……No, precisely because it is Izayoi-san that I believe he wouldn’t be able to forgive this kind of betrayal.”
“Then…Then what can we do……?!”
A panic stricken Kuro Usagi was almost on the verge of crying then.
Asuka had also bitten her fingernail in irritation as she thought for a long time but still shook her head in the end, seemingly giving up on it.
“……Oh well, we can only let it continue and watch how it goes from there. After all, this is a problem between them. Having us meddle in it further might not help things either.”
“But…But, what if their relations turn sour due to this, what should Kuro Usagi……!”
“If that time comes, I will help. And there’s still Jin and the Senior group……needless to say, we should also remember to pull Leticia to our side to support us.”
Asuka gave a wry smile as she gave a wink.
Kuro Usagi who seemed to have calmed down a little had also steeled her resolve as she clenched her fists while nodding her head.
“I got it! Since its decided, we must quickly clear the Game!”
“Nn. So, let’s first defend [Underwood] for our plan.”