Chapter 108.3
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Chapter 108.3
[Part 3/4]
"I'm going to disinfect it. Should I remove your clothes?"
"Yeah, please do... Damn, you're really doing this to me!!"
I pound the living nail into the floor repeatedly. After a few times, it convulsed and twitched. It seemed like it had fainted.
"Haah... Haah... It's embarrassing after boasting like that, isn't it?"
'(`・∀・ ́) Papa is my hero!!'
"I don't care."
As I received disinfection and had my wound tightened, I made my declaration. Well, to be precise, I mumbled the second sentence in a low voice. No matter what, it seemed that I had acted arrogantly in the 'Drying Room.' There was no way around it.
That's right. The third reason why the people in this room agreed to my proposal was because I would take the lead. More accurately, I would enter the unknown room where who knows what awaited us, take charge of the situation, and be the last one to retreat. It was the principle of the one who suggests the plan taking the most dangerous role. If it weren't for me, who knew the details of the lurking youkai and traps, we wouldn't have been able to proceed smoothly.
...Now we were at the tenth room.
"Modesty is unnecessary. You took the lead all the way here without knowing what awaited us, while we hesitated in that foul-smelling room."
"This room seems relatively safe. The others are clearly fatigued. Let's take a short rest."
Sakuama's servant leader replied, followed by the Hidden Group member. I looked around at their words.
(I think this is... the 'Bakemono no Ma (Room of Spirits).')
I recalled the name of this room from my somewhat vague memory. The room in front of me was a vast forest. It wasn't as safe as the 'Drying Room,' but the level of danger should be relatively low. It could be considered a semi-safe zone. At any rate, we definitely needed some rest.
(From here on out, it's the final spurt.)
The most crucial part of mountain climbing is the last 20%. While it's said that a good ending makes everything good, conversely, even if the process goes well, if the final part fails, it's all meaningless. I should make the situation as perfect as possible.
"That's right. Let's rest for now. Gather together and take turns monitoring the surroundings. If anything happens, report it immediately. Oh, and..."
I sat down on the ground, gasping for breath, surrounded by my the group, as I looked at Izayou. He noticed my gaze and turned his face towards me, somewhat cautious. I gestured to him, and he stood up with a slight wariness. He then approached me.
"Wh-What? What is it...!?"
He asks me quizzically. Immediately after that, I hold out my hand and he braces himself to protect his head from the blows.
"You idiot. Why would I hit you? It was a good judgment call. Thank you."
I roughly patted his head, and expressed my gratitude. Regardless of our positions, manners were important.
...So, you other brats, make sure to be cautious as well, okay? These guys would have definitely attacked me if I had hit them. It's quite something to be trusted as a leader.
"...Aren't you angry?"
"Don't say something like what Shirowakamaru would say. Why would I be angry?"
"...Because I used a curse-tool without permission?"
"Don't joke around. Tools are meant to be used, and they exist because we have our lives, right? It was a good judgment call."
I paid attention to Izayoi's perception. I mustn't prioritize things incorrectly. As a side note, praising his judgment was to foster his autonomy.
* * *
'If you want to proceed from this room to the next, answer my question. If you answer correctly, I will let you pass. Do you understand?'
Tamaki and her companions, exhausted from walking through the endless desert, finally spotted a mountain-like stone structure on the horizon. When they arrived there, the yokai suddenly descended before them and confidently presented a proposition.
"A question...? A riddle, you mean?"
'Exactly.'
The arrogant human-faced lion beast nodded condescendingly in response to Tamaki's confirmation. Tamaki glanced at Shishimai, who wiped the sweat off his forehead and frowned.
"Well, this is another strange one that showed up."
Shishimai glared at the creature in front of them and pondered. The difference in power...
(It might be a bit tough...)
This youkai was most likely a great yokai. They had exhausted their stamina in the previous room, and for the sake of what lay ahead, it would be better to conserve their energy. But...
(Most likely, they have no intention of letting us go. And...)
After observing the creature in silence for a moment, Shishimai couldn't stay silent any longer and opened her mouth to warn Tamaki.
"I'll tell you this, I'm not good at this stuff. I might not have the confidence to answer whatever question they pose."
"I'll do my best."
"Well, that's generous of you... Hey, creature. What are the conditions?"
Shishimai questioned the creature, laughing disdainfully at Tamaki's confident response. In response, the human-faced lion beast grinned maliciously, revealing its slit-like mouth.
'It's about answering three questions. If you answer all three correctly, I'll let you proceed to the next room.'
"And what happens if we answer incorrectly?"
'I'll devour you.'
"What...!?"
Tamaki gasped at the monster's response, while Shishimai squinted her eyes, as if to say, "I knew it." They probably wouldn't have explained unless asked. It was just like a typical nasty creature.
"Is there a time limit to answer?"
'Let's give you half an hour. The timer is here.'
The yokai twisted its beastly hand, and a hourglass emerged from the sand.
"...Is that so? What do you think?"
"..."
Shishimai asked again. It was a probing question. Tamaki remained silent, contemplating...
"...What happens if we refuse this challenge?"
'I'll devour you.'
Once again, Tamaki lifted her face, seeking confirmation from Shishimai.
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Chapter 108.3
[Part 3/4]
"I'm going to disinfect it. Should I remove your clothes?"
"Yeah, please do... Damn, you're really doing this to me!!"
I pound the living nail into the floor repeatedly. After a few times, it convulsed and twitched. It seemed like it had fainted.
"Haah... Haah... It's embarrassing after boasting like that, isn't it?"
'(`・∀・ ́) Papa is my hero!!'
"I don't care."
As I received disinfection and had my wound tightened, I made my declaration. Well, to be precise, I mumbled the second sentence in a low voice. No matter what, it seemed that I had acted arrogantly in the 'Drying Room.' There was no way around it.
That's right. The third reason why the people in this room agreed to my proposal was because I would take the lead. More accurately, I would enter the unknown room where who knows what awaited us, take charge of the situation, and be the last one to retreat. It was the principle of the one who suggests the plan taking the most dangerous role. If it weren't for me, who knew the details of the lurking youkai and traps, we wouldn't have been able to proceed smoothly.
...Now we were at the tenth room.
"Modesty is unnecessary. You took the lead all the way here without knowing what awaited us, while we hesitated in that foul-smelling room."
"This room seems relatively safe. The others are clearly fatigued. Let's take a short rest."
Sakuama's servant leader replied, followed by the Hidden Group member. I looked around at their words.
(I think this is... the 'Bakemono no Ma (Room of Spirits).')
I recalled the name of this room from my somewhat vague memory. The room in front of me was a vast forest. It wasn't as safe as the 'Drying Room,' but the level of danger should be relatively low. It could be considered a semi-safe zone. At any rate, we definitely needed some rest.
(From here on out, it's the final spurt.)
The most crucial part of mountain climbing is the last 20%. While it's said that a good ending makes everything good, conversely, even if the process goes well, if the final part fails, it's all meaningless. I should make the situation as perfect as possible.
"That's right. Let's rest for now. Gather together and take turns monitoring the surroundings. If anything happens, report it immediately. Oh, and..."
I sat down on the ground, gasping for breath, surrounded by my the group, as I looked at Izayou. He noticed my gaze and turned his face towards me, somewhat cautious. I gestured to him, and he stood up with a slight wariness. He then approached me.
"Wh-What? What is it...!?"
He asks me quizzically. Immediately after that, I hold out my hand and he braces himself to protect his head from the blows.
"You idiot. Why would I hit you? It was a good judgment call. Thank you."
I roughly patted his head, and expressed my gratitude. Regardless of our positions, manners were important.
...So, you other brats, make sure to be cautious as well, okay? These guys would have definitely attacked me if I had hit them. It's quite something to be trusted as a leader.
"...Aren't you angry?"
"Don't say something like what Shirowakamaru would say. Why would I be angry?"
"...Because I used a curse-tool without permission?"
"Don't joke around. Tools are meant to be used, and they exist because we have our lives, right? It was a good judgment call."
I paid attention to Izayoi's perception. I mustn't prioritize things incorrectly. As a side note, praising his judgment was to foster his autonomy.
* * *
'If you want to proceed from this room to the next, answer my question. If you answer correctly, I will let you pass. Do you understand?'
Tamaki and her companions, exhausted from walking through the endless desert, finally spotted a mountain-like stone structure on the horizon. When they arrived there, the yokai suddenly descended before them and confidently presented a proposition.
"A question...? A riddle, you mean?"
'Exactly.'
The arrogant human-faced lion beast nodded condescendingly in response to Tamaki's confirmation. Tamaki glanced at Shishimai, who wiped the sweat off his forehead and frowned.
"Well, this is another strange one that showed up."
Shishimai glared at the creature in front of them and pondered. The difference in power...
(It might be a bit tough...)
This youkai was most likely a great yokai. They had exhausted their stamina in the previous room, and for the sake of what lay ahead, it would be better to conserve their energy. But...
(Most likely, they have no intention of letting us go. And...)
After observing the creature in silence for a moment, Shishimai couldn't stay silent any longer and opened her mouth to warn Tamaki.
"I'll tell you this, I'm not good at this stuff. I might not have the confidence to answer whatever question they pose."
"I'll do my best."
"Well, that's generous of you... Hey, creature. What are the conditions?"
Shishimai questioned the creature, laughing disdainfully at Tamaki's confident response. In response, the human-faced lion beast grinned maliciously, revealing its slit-like mouth.
'It's about answering three questions. If you answer all three correctly, I'll let you proceed to the next room.'
"And what happens if we answer incorrectly?"
'I'll devour you.'
"What...!?"
Tamaki gasped at the monster's response, while Shishimai squinted her eyes, as if to say, "I knew it." They probably wouldn't have explained unless asked. It was just like a typical nasty creature.
"Is there a time limit to answer?"
'Let's give you half an hour. The timer is here.'
The yokai twisted its beastly hand, and a hourglass emerged from the sand.
"...Is that so? What do you think?"
"..."
Shishimai asked again. It was a probing question. Tamaki remained silent, contemplating...
"...What happens if we refuse this challenge?"
'I'll devour you.'
Once again, Tamaki lifted her face, seeking confirmation from Shishimai.
Chapter 108.3Part 3/4 "I'm going to disinfect it. Should I remove your clothes?" "Yeah, please do... Damn, you're really doing this to me!!" I pound the living nail into the floor repeatedly. After a few times, it convulsed and twitched. It seemed like it had fainted. "Haah... Haah... It's embarrassing after boasting like that, isn't it?" '` Papa is my hero!!'"I don't care." As I received disinfection and had my wound tightened, I made my declaration. Well, to be precise, I mumbled the second sentence in a low voice. No matter what, it seemed that I had acted arrogantly in the 'Drying Room.' There was no way around it. That's right. The third reason why the people in this room agreed to my proposal was because I would take the lead. More accurately, I would enter the unknown room where who knows what awaited us, take charge of the situation, and be the last one to retreat. It was the principle of the one who suggests the plan taking the most dangerous role. If it weren't for me, who knew the details of the lurking youkai and traps, we wouldn't have been able to proceed smoothly. ...Now we were at the tenth room. "Modesty is unnecessary. You took the lead all the way here without knowing what awaited us, while we hesitated in that foul-smelling room." "This room seems relatively safe. The others are clearly fatigued. Let's take a short rest." Sakuama's servant leader replied, followed by the Hidden Group member. I looked around at their words. I think this is... the 'Bakemono no Ma Room of Spirits.' I recalled the name of this room from my somewhat vague memory. The room in front of me was a vast forest. It wasn't as safe as the 'Drying Room,' but the level of danger should be relatively low. It could be considered a semi-safe zone. At any rate, we definitely needed some rest. From here on out, it's the final spurt. The most crucial part of mountain climbing is the last 20%. While it's said that a good ending makes everything good, conversely, even if the process goes well, if the final part fails, it's all meaningless. I should make the situation as perfect as possible. "That's right. Let's rest for now. Gather together and take turns monitoring the surroundings. If anything happens, report it immediately. Oh, and..." I sat down on the ground, gasping for breath, surrounded by my the group, as I looked at Izayou. He noticed my gaze and turned his face towards me, somewhat cautious. I gestured to him, and he stood up with a slight wariness. He then approached me. "Wh-What? What is it...!?" He asks me quizzically. Immediately after that, I hold out my hand and he braces himself to protect his head from the blows. "You idiot. Why would I hit you? It was a good judgment call. Thank you." I roughly patted his head, and expressed my gratitude. Regardless of our positions, manners were important. ...So, you other brats, make sure to be cautious as well, okay? These guys would have definitely attacked me if I had hit them. It's quite something to be trusted as a leader. "...Aren't you angry?" "Don't say something like what Shirowakamaru would say. Why would I be angry?" "...Because I used a curse-tool without permission?" "Don't joke around. Tools are meant to be used, and they exist because we have our lives, right? It was a good judgment call." I paid attention to Izayoi's perception. I mustn't prioritize things incorrectly. As a side note, praising his judgment was to foster his autonomy. * * * 'If you want to proceed from this room to the next, answer my question. If you answer correctly, I will let you pass. Do you understand?'Tamaki and her companions, exhausted from walking through the endless desert, finally spotted a mountain-like stone structure on the horizon. When they arrived there, the yokai suddenly descended before them and confidently presented a proposition. "A question...? A riddle, you mean?" 'Exactly.'The arrogant human-faced lion beast nodded condescendingly in response to Tamaki's confirmation. Tamaki glanced at Shishimai, who wiped the sweat off his forehead and frowned. "Well, this is another strange one that showed up." Shishimai glared at the creature in front of them and pondered. The difference in power... It might be a bit tough... This youkai was most likely a great yokai. They had exhausted their stamina in the previous room, and for the sake of what lay ahead, it would be better to conserve their energy. But... Most likely, they have no intention of letting us go. And... After observing the creature in silence for a moment, Shishimai couldn't stay silent any longer and opened her mouth to warn Tamaki. "I'll tell you this, I'm not good at this stuff. I might not have the confidence to answer whatever question they pose." "I'll do my best." "Well, that's generous of you... Hey, creature. What are the conditions?" Shishimai questioned the creature, laughing disdainfully at Tamaki's confident response. In response, the human-faced lion beast grinned maliciously, revealing its slit-like mouth. 'It's about answering three questions. If you answer all three correctly, I'll let you proceed to the next room.'"And what happens if we answer incorrectly?" 'I'll devour you.'"What...!?" Tamaki gasped at the monster's response, while Shishimai squinted her eyes, as if to say, "I knew it." They probably wouldn't have explained unless asked. It was just like a typical nasty creature. "Is there a time limit to answer?" 'Let's give you half an hour. The timer is here.'The yokai twisted its beastly hand, and a hourglass emerged from the sand. "...Is that so? What do you think?" "..." Shishimai asked again. It was a probing question. Tamaki remained silent, contemplating... "...What happens if we refuse this challenge?" 'I'll devour you.'Once again, Tamaki lifted her face, seeking confirmation from Shishimai.
