Chương 151: Chapter 38:”Natura’s Second City, Maeva”

It's been almost a week since the battle at the Luon Underground Railway. I am now in a place called Maeva. Known as the second city of Natura. A city located about 1, 500 kilometers from Diesnatura. And about 40 kilometers from the Mirrow Strait separating the Tia Continent and the Eln Continent. For a while, we decided to stay at the underground hideout of the "Gathering of Ausser-Chilion" Maeva Branch here. We are healing our bodies wounded in battle.

And Theo is healing the wounds received from torture, respectively. After resting sufficiently and preparing. We will watch for an opportunity and cross the Mirrow Strait by sea route. We plan to head to the port town Posa, the gateway to the Tia Continent. If we can go that far, we finally enter Humite territory. We can finally feel relieved. That said, at the point of escaping from the capital Diesnatura, the danger level has already dropped significantly.

And above all, it's too big that Lilna is no longer an enemy. If the opponent is someone else, we can manage somehow. Well, Plato, who we don't know when and where he will aim from, is dangerous but... With the death of the sensing type Zacklay, his threat is also halved. Even him, in direct combat power, would not reach Lilna as expected. Let's talk about what happened after that. I was keeping my spirits high with all my might. But when her figure disappeared, the tension left my shoulders, or rather.

I fainted fura-tto as it was. Since it was on top of the train, it was dangerous, and I was scolded plenty later. The unreasonableness close to death seemed to have taken a considerable toll. I didn't wake up for a full three days after that. When I noticed,"Watashi" had woken up first. Since it wasn't necessary, "Watashi" didn't seem to move the body arbitrarily while I was sleeping. She was waiting for me to wake up next to me all the time. After waking up, I ate a lot of delicious things too.

Maeva smuggles food from the Tia Continent, and the variety of food was much richer. Thanks to that, I think blood has returned a little.... Only the loss of the left arm. The sense of loss is terrible no matter what though. Although it can be said that she was half-controlled by CPD. Lilna really beat me up terribly. How many times did I think I would die? No matter how much I run, she chases endlessly, endlessly. Suddenly flies with warp. When facing her. With a terribly scary face, saying kill, kill.

She really came to kill without mercy. Most of my attacks are avoided by warp. And when I thought I finally hit, it didn't work at all because of the barrier. Ah. Looking back, I think I survived well... People around said she is the strongest Natura or a Natura Weapon, but it's natural to be said so. One person clearly has strange specs. Really, who designed her? Finally became able to fight properly, but my ability is also like a cheat.

Somehow I don't feel like I passed properly, and I still don't feel like winning. Ah—, it was terrifyingly scary. Even though she is so wonderful when she smiles....... Anyway. That persistence was at a level of mild trauma. Likely to appear in dreams for a while. Don't want to fight ever again... 『There there. You did well. 』 『Right. We did our best. Us. 』 『Me too. When hiding with Ryuto, I expected death as expected though. 』 『Helped a lot in various ways. Good boy/girl, good boy/girl. 』 『Ehehe.

』 In the 『World of Heart』 where no one is watching. We enjoy the Yoshi-Yoshi (There there) time together. Lonely and spoiled selves. Knowing what we seek, compatibility was the best. Setting that aside. Well, about the arm, no use brooding over it. Have to think it's cheap compared to life. Besides, there is a hope. Theo promised that if we reach Luonhumite. He will prepare the best engineer and install a High-Class Combat Specification Prosthetic Arm for free. It seems to be a mechanical one connecting nerves.

Although slightly inferior to a real arm, it has proper tactile sensation and operates precisely at will. Appearance is also no different from a human arm. Since there are ordinary Natura with full mechanical bodies. He spoke as if such things can be easily made on the Humite side too. But I felt the high technological level of this world again. However, a mechanical left arm. Somehow like a cyborg, feeling strange. 『If it were little Yu, he would have innocently rejoiced saying "Cool!"

』 『At that time was at that time. 』 Also, in the end, a prosthetic arm is a prosthetic arm. Unlike the real one, it doesn't mean I can produce a Qi Sword from the left hand. At best, it should only be able to wrap Qi. By devising 《Mind Burst》. I was able to return to ability equal to or higher than when I came to this world. That said, compared to myself in a perfect state in other worlds, a corresponding weakening is undeniable. By the way, while I was unconscious, they seem to have taken care of him properly.

Ryuto's repair was also completed safely. Hearing his energetic voice over the communicator, I was relieved from the bottom of my heart. Really glad I could save at least him. Since the eyes of the investigation are becoming strict. Kudin and others seem to intend to move to another hideout and hide quietly for a while. I am still indebted to them. But without their support, escaping this far would have been impossible. It is painful that I can't do anything from here, but I pray that they won't be caught well.

Now, I, who finally recovered enough to move properly. Was about to get out of bed and go out for a walk in the town. Daring to stay as"Watashi" (Female). Because"Ore" (Male) is wanted grandly with a face photo.

"Watashi" doesn't seem to be circulating yet, but it might be a matter of time. Ensure your favorite authors get the support they deserve. Read this novel on Royal Road. Bounty: 1 Million Gal. Staring at the wanted poster where the bounty had jumped ten times before I knew it. I smiled wryly while feeling my cheek twitching. The cityscape of Maeva has a somewhat calmer atmosphere compared to Diesnatura. Although the scene of cars flying in the sky as a matter of course is unchanged.

The number is much smaller compared to the capital. High-rise buildings are not lined up tightly. There is no unnecessarily high outer wall around. And not every building is covered with eye-toxic silver Polamit. Rather, it was colorful hues. The roads are still designed focusing on pedestrian convenience. In the middle of wide roads, occasionally, there are rest spaces with roadside trees planted. Such modest parts were also high points for me. It's a cityscape with no sense of unity as a whole.

And there are no buildings that catch the eye at a glance. Rather than being made under careful city planning like the capital. The character of naturally growing as a residential area seemed strong. Actually, it looks much better atmosphere to live in than over there. Perhaps considering needs, there are many shops stocking things familiar to life rather than luxury goods. I used to feel suffocating when walking in the capital, but this town didn't have that.

For the first time in a long while, I tasted a refreshing sense of liberation. Ah, right. Have to buy clothes. That guy Plato ruined my important Waist Pouch, and the contents were lost together. Remembering that, feeling slightly down. Another thing disappeared, and only memories remain. Come to think of it, the World Gauge was also inside. But that is... I don't know what magic or technique Lenks put on it, but it's really insanely sturdy. So only that doesn't become a memory, or rather.

With that level of attack, I wonder if it remains without flinching. Means, it might have been confiscated by Dieclan by now. Going to retrieve it is... seems impossible. Because that pervert seems to grasp my whereabouts using the presented World Meter as a mark (Is he a stalker?). Next time he comes to me, he might have a little trouble. Can't be helped. Or rather. Both "Watashi" and "Ore" couldn't suppress dissatisfaction. Seriously that guy. Always absent at crucial moments. Even this time, if Lenks were here.

Surely no one would have died. But, crossing from a world far away always seems really hard... I know I shouldn't complain actually. I have to be more firm. Have to become stronger. Come to think of it, do I have the quality to grow limitlessly due to the characteristics of my ability? Certainly, I seem to be growing little by little but... Distance from other FabLs is too far. Yeah. Me, who is full with Lilna as an opponent, doesn't have the power to do anything about the world after all.

The power of the 『World of Heart』 that seems likely to do something comes with an extra of runaway because control doesn't work without exception. I tilt my head wondering if I really am their comrade. But someday. Like Lenks, I want to acquire power to protect various things with composure. Really... want to become so. It's an ability that can grow steadily as much as I work hard. Still blessed more than enough. If I wish for more than this, surely I'll be punished.

In the world, there are countless things that cannot be reached due to the limit of talent no matter how hard one tries. Compared to that, even a difference of heaven and earth, it's far better just to be able to fill it little by little. Alright. Let's do my best. Became able to move, so let's resume training from today. So, starting with choosing clothes easy to move in, I guess. Looking forward to shopping after a long time, my spirits bounced.

"This skirt, cute. Ah, but this one is also hard to throw away with a fashionable feel." Muttering monologues butsu-butsu, I continued shopping for about two hours. Shopping makes you forget time and enjoy it inadvertently, right. I have a lot of money received from Kudin, so no problem even if I splurge. However, buying too many becomes luggage, so I had to choose clothes to buy. Moreover, mostly have to align with Unisex ones. Unisex ones have limited designs, so somewhat lacking in fashion.

That's the regrettable part. Dedicated ones for men and women respectively would be limited to one or two at most. Men's things were decided immediately. But I was wondering which women's clothes to choose. When having to choose, eyes wander here and there. Just looking is fun too.

"Hee, there is also something like this. Is this the trend of this world? Nn, this is also cute." Around there, unable to endure,"Ore" separated from"Watashi". In the 『World of Heart』, take a distance of about one person from the female body. Since it's troublesome to return to the male body one by one, complained as a spiritual body.

"Wait a minute. I want to choose soon."

"Watashi", who remained in the female body, pouts a little and refutes.

"We can relax after a long time. Let's enjoy together. Since you are stuck with me, it shouldn't be boring."

"Troubled by your love of shopping. Scared of myself who was made to think it was really fun until just now." Seriously, the influence of "Watashi" is big...

"Maybe. If you feel like it, can you do anything with me?"

"Who knows. With this long association, I've gradually learned how to manipulate from behind though."

"Don't say scary things smoothly..."

"Ahaha. Just joking. You know well I don't intend to make Yu bad, right?"

"That is well, yeah."

"Ah, but I intend to enjoy shopping still more, so please. Look, Co-me-He-re." To "Watashi" beckoning with a smiling face. Coupled with the word manipulation, I felt something scary and hesitated to merge again.

"Watashi", staring at me who was scared and unable to move. Put a fingertip to her lips just like Mom used to do, and floats a teasing smile.

"Fufu. What are you scared of now."

"No, well..."

"Then I'll say it. Who do you think risked herself to save you who were dying?"

"Ugh."" A-l-s-o. Without getting my permission, when fighting Lilna in the prison and when trying to jump into the box in the Central Control Tower. Because you used 《Passtrive》 twice on a whim without permission, it led to the runaway later. Who on earth was it that messed up?"

"Ugu...!"

"Yeah. It's fine. My role is strictly support, so I don't mind particularly though."

"Understood! I'll do as you say! I'm sorry!"

"Watashi" nodded un-un with satisfaction.

"It's okay to give me a reward once in a while. Unless you move as the main, I won't last a few minutes alone. Please."

"Yes..." I decided to leave it to my heart without thinking about unnecessary things as much as possible. Doing so, my actions become mostly what "Watashi" did. I called out to the clerk immediately. Voice is bouncing enough to understand myself.

"Please let me try this on. Also, can I have this and this too?" After hesitating variously, decided on a combination of short pants for the bottom, and layering a jacket over a camisole for the top. All looked like that, but names were different though. When it comes to buying only one or two, ending up with the usual sense is common, I guess. Since it's a rare occasion, decided to wear it immediately. Anyway, I'll stay as a woman for a while. Yeah. Did good shopping. Refreshed.

Returning to the hideout, Asty, who went out separately, had also returned.

"Ah, Yu-chan. Welcome back~."

"I'm home." When I woke up, she was prone to looking down due to the pain of losing comrades yet. Now, she looks almost energetic as before. As expected of a warrior, heart is strong or something. Recovery might be fast. She noticed immediately that my clothes changed and brightened her face pa-tto.

"Oh, bought new clothes~. Always wearing unisex ones, so somewhat fresh."

"Thought I'd dress like one once in a while."

"Suits you~."

"Thanks." There she floated a smile with some implication.

"More than that. Yu-chan. There is something I want to show you."

"What?"

"Jaa-n. Titled, Maiden of the Battlefield." The moment I saw the figure of Lasla appearing following Asty's beckoning. I burst out laughing inadvertently.

"Pu. Ahahahaha!" She was solidifying her whole body with a very girlish frilly dress. It was an appearance too unlike her. The black hair always bundled behind is let down, flowing smoothly sara-sara to the shoulder. If only that, she would be a beauty. However, the eyes are terribly bad. Compatibility with combat uniform is outstanding. But putting it in an elegant dress, only the badness of character stands out. How to say, desperately unsuitable!

Furthermore, despite being in such an appearance, she was wearing a Slaith firmly on her waist. This is already too rugged and floating. Above all. The person herself turning bright red perhaps from embarrassment invited laughter even more.

"Kyahahaha! Ah—masterpiece!" Asty is also laughing loudly holding her stomach again.

"Hey! You guys, don't laugh!"

"Ahaha! Because, Sis Lasla! Eyes are scary. You are a maiden before marriage, so have to be more graceful!"

"Who goes to be a bride!"

"Ahahaha! Sorry. Fufufu...!" Because Asty continues to laugh like an idiot, I was also caught and no good. Lasla is fuming punsuka as if to add insult to injury.

"Damn, shouldn't have worn such clothes instigated by Asty on a whim..."

"Fufu. If Lorenz sees, I think he will definitely laugh." Timing overlaps. Just there, Lorenz came.

"Returned— Bu! Hahahahahaha! What is that! A new gag!?"

"Shut up! I'll hack you to death!" Drawing the Slaith hung on the waist and snapping. But perhaps because of the cute clothes or the bright red face, lack of impact somewhat. That invited laughter even more. After laughing for a while with everyone, Lorenz said.

"Oh right. Can everyone head to the guest room in about an hour?"

"Doing something?"

"Yeah. Not completely escaped yet though. For the time being, we escaped the capital, and Dielevats doesn't seem to chase seriously anymore. Means the biggest crisis is over." He winks pachiri.

"It will be a pre-celebration, but also serving as a recovery celebration for everyone. We talked about having a little Banquet. Besides, no use grieving forever." Perhaps remembering David and others, his face darkened for a moment but. But returned to original tone immediately.

"Of course, plenty of booze and food too."

"Waited for those words♪""Right. Occasionally letting loose is good too." Asty makes an excited face, and Lasla also nods not unwillingly.

"Naturally, Yu is coming too, right?"

"Yeah. Of course I'm going." Banquet, huh. Looking forward to it.