Chương 109: Chapter 2:”Yu is Stopped by Lilna”

I decided to hide in an alleyway where people's eyes couldn't reach and change clothes there. My current outfit has been seen by several people, which is bad. In the first place, a woman wandering around in men's clothes stands out too much. Fortunately, I saw someone wearing clothes similar to mine while fleeing. If I change, it shouldn't seem strange. As for where those spare clothes are... Currently, I'm not wearing anything other than clothes and a waist pouch to move lightly.

The waist pouch is quite large, but not big enough to fit several sets of clothes as they are. But actually, they are in here. From the pouch, I take out a small transparent bag containing clothes. Mick's invention, 『Super Compression Bag』. The principle is unknown, but as you stuff things into this bag, the contents are compressed more and more, becoming about one-tenth of their original volume.

Thanks to this, I could carry a change of clothes (top and bottom) and four sets of underwear while remaining lightly equipped. By the way, the breakdown of these four sets is: two that change with magic, and two unisex ones just in case something happens. Of course, I choose the unisex ones for this change. Thank you, Mick. I'm really sorry for thinking your inventions were stupid at first. It's been incredibly useful since a while ago.

With gratitude to him in a faraway land in my heart, I took out the clothes from the 『Super Compression Bag』. A unisex white thong, free-size khaki outdoor pants, a navy blue T-shirt, and a black jacket swelled up muwatto to their original size. Bras are... I'll pass this time. I don't know when I might have to transform into a man. If I hide it with a jacket, going braless probably won't be seen through. Checking the surroundings to make sure no one was peeking, I took off the jacket I was wearing.

I put my hand on the shirt to lift it up. Because I moved violently, the shirt was soaked with sweat. Perhaps because most of the sweat was from when I was a man, it smells a little like a man. Taking off the shirt, I quickly change into the navy blue T-shirt. Even though it can't be helped, changing clothes outside is unpleasant after all. I want to get it over with quickly. Changing the bottom quickly too, I put the clothes I was wearing into the 『Super Compression Bag』 in exchange. Alright, done.

Leaving the alleyway, I started walking, trying not to attract attention as much as possible. Staying in the alleyway would be reasonably safe, but nothing starts if I stand still forever. For the time being, I thought I should grasp the state of the town and the roads just in case. Since my ability awakened properly, I have Perfect Memory Ability. So I could memorize the roads easily. The ground like metal plates continues endlessly.

The buildings lining the left and right of the road are all advanced and magnificent things that cannot be seen on Earth, and their splendor often captivates my heart. They don't feel distorted or makeshift at all, unlike the floating city Edel I saw when I was in Sacris. Like a country bumpkin who suddenly came to the city, I inadvertently looked around here and there. Each house was built by combining silver-white materials emitting a metallic luster and colorful light materials like plastic.

Glass-like things are also attached to the walls. Most roads curved with almost constant curvature all the way. It seems this town spreads buildings and roads in a circular shape. Eventually, a guide sign written "District 4 Ahead" caught my eye. Since I should have been in District 3 until now, it means I came next to it. I've been choosing roads with as few people as possible so far, but I still passed people sometimes.

At first, I braced myself inwardly for what kind of reaction I would get, ready to run away at any time. Fortunately, no one shouted "Humite" or anything. Apparently, since I don't have a life reaction, I seem to be thought of as the same Machine Person (Natura). Stolen content warning: this tale belongs on Royal Road. Report any occurrences elsewhere. I am now stroking my chest in relief. Good. I thought I had to keep running forever. Well, it seems indistinguishable by appearance.

While I'm here, it might be better to stay basically a woman. Gradually, my vigilance dissolved, and I began to think about stepping out onto a big road soon. With some peace of mind, I had a little room to think about things. What concerns me after all is that Magic cannot be used. I tried various magics, but in the end, the only ones I could use were the following: [Falleaf]: Wind Magic that only creates a breeze. [Volchit]: Fire Magic convenient for ignition, creating fire equivalent to a match.

[Tiltap]: Water Magic, a survival revolution that creates a cup of drinking water. [Hil-Ice]: Ice Magic useful when you forget to make ice in the freezer, creating small ice grains. [Arl-Torch]: Light Magic usable for moving at night or searching for things, illuminating the place you want to light with brightness equivalent to a flashlight. Only these five. In other words, I could barely use only extremely weak magic. All are reasonably convenient, but almost useless in actual combat.

I have to consider that combat using magic is unfortunately impossible. Man. To think the Magic Tolerance of this world is so low. I thought such a world might come someday, but I didn't expect it to come at this timing. The problem is that I lost the means to oppose Lilna rather than the fact that magic cannot be used itself. If magic cannot be used, and attacks by Qi or physics do not work at all, it means there is currently no way to damage her. If I meet her again, I have no choice but to run away.

I don't have the 『EM-Ball』 anymore, so it will be tough next time." Hey. You there."

"Yes— YES!?" Reacting reflexively to the voice suddenly calling from behind, I turned around. My voice cracked due to the shock. To my surprise, the rumored Lilna is right in front of me! She tightened her mouth into a frown and was staring at me with those clear blue eyes. Bad. Found. What do I do. When my whole body stiffened with tension at once. Unexpectedly, she loosened her expression a little and spoke in a businesslike tone.

"I am looking for a Humite man who escaped. Did you see him around here?" Huh. Not exposed? —Ah, right. I was panicked and almost lost it. I was a woman now. The atmosphere is similar, but I guess I look like a different person. When I sighed in relief, she seemed to take it in a different meaning. Floating gentle eyes that even made me feel kindness, contrasting with the murderous eyes when she glared at "Ore" (Male Me), she walks up to me.

"What's wrong. Are you afraid of the Humite?"

"I am afraid." To avoid giving myself away, I play along appropriately. Then she puffed out her chest ton and said in a dignified tone.

"Rest assured. I will definitely dispose of him." Ah, yeah. The one you are trying to dispose of is me, though. Honestly, that's the scariest thing. While retorting in my heart, she touched my shoulder with her hand, perhaps trying to reassure me since she said so. It was such a natural flow that there was no gap to pull back.

"Nn. You—" When she touched my soft body, which is impossible for a machine. She furrowed her brows. Crap! It's exposed that I'm flesh and blood! Cold sweat flows down dara-dara. I'm trying not to show agitation on my face, but it's probably useless. Shall I transform into a man and run away now? How can I escape? As I was thinking that, her face broke into a smile happily for some reason.

"Rare. Are you also a Natura of Semi-Biological Material?"

"Ah, yes." I played along reflexively. Semi-Biological Material. Are there Natura with soft bodies too? I don't know well, but it seems I was saved.

"Actually, so am I. Although my limbs are combat materials, under this armor, it is almost no different from their flesh and blood. The softness of the body, and the feel too." Saying that, she gently stroked the silver-white armor on her moderately swollen chest. Then she lowers her face slightly. That expression seemed to have some thoughts.

"I don't know. Why I was made to resemble a Humite on purpose. Sometimes I think it's annoying, but—well, this must be individuality too." She turns back to me and smiles. That smile, though a little clumsy, made me feel warmth and kindness that I couldn't think of as a machine. Unexpectedly, I thought it was wonderful.

"You should also cherish that individuality. There is no need to be servile just because you resemble a Humite."

"—You're right. Thank you."

"No need for thanks. As fellow semi-biological Natura, let's encourage each other." To her powerful words, I nod for the time being. Safe. Saaaafe.

"Oh right. If it's the Humite man, he ran away over there." Saying as if I just remembered it on purpose, I point in a random direction. I told a big lie, but my life is at stake here too. Forgive me.

"I see. Thank you for the information— Damn Humite." The atmosphere she wore became murderous at once. Changing completely from the gentle eyes until then, it changes to the eyes of a terrifying warrior combining the intensity of burning hatred and the coldness of ice. Just looking from the side, it was enough to make my hair stand on end." I will absolutely not let him escape." The next moment, she accelerated as if sliding with the boosters on her feet.

With a demon-like speed that female me could never chase, she disappears from sight in an instant. Left alone in that place, I couldn't move for a while, overwhelmed by her. Wow, scary. Lilna-san is really scary. That's the type who will definitely chase to the ends of the earth. I was marked by an outrageous guy. But, I also glimpsed her true self. She must be a charming person full of kindness and a sense of justice for Natura. If possible, I want to clear up the misunderstanding and understand each other.

Thinking such things, I walked away quickly in the opposite direction to the one I taught her.