Chapter 142.1
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Chapter 142.1
[Part 1/4]
"Haah, haah... I've finally arrived...!?"
As she uttered those words, she had indeed arrived there. She had desperately pushed through the death-filled deep forest, crossed the boundary, and finally set foot on this safe ground. It was truly a miracle, but in a way, it was also inevitable.
The mass slaughter of youkai that Onitsuki's princess had initiated, spanning an entire day... The density of youkai, even though it was denser than usual, was much thinner compared to the outside world. Additionally, with the decoys and smoke bombs drawing the nearby creatures away, the obstacles had been reduced. Her exceptional detection abilities, coupled with this, had allowed her to continue avoiding danger. It was an extraordinary feat.
However, the problem was that it only resolved the problem at hand...
"Senpai, are you still...!?" The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.
Gasping for breath due to oxygen deficiency, her cheeks flushed, she quickly surveyed her surroundings to confirm the truth. A safe zone created by coarse ropes stretched in all directions. This area could accommodate at least a hundred people, but it was by no means vast. Even if she were to walk around its periphery, it would take less than half an hour. With her detection abilities, she could roughly sense the presence within that area.
...And, at least for now, there was no sign of the person she was waiting for.
"Senpai couldn't have...!?"
Considering the nature of their agreement, this was an impossible situation both logically and circumstantially. That meant she had arrived ahead... Consequently, she was forced to make that decision.
"If it go beyond the planned 2 hours..."
As agreed upon in their prior meeting, if they couldn't meet up by the agreed-upon time, she would leave the other behind. Fortunately, there was still some time left...
"But if it goes beyond that..."
What would she do then? Would she really abandon them? Was that okay? She hesitated at the thought.
She couldn't help but feel that she couldn't handle this situation on her own, and the act of leaving someone behind puzzled her more than anything.
Above all, there was something she had to confirm, something that had to be settled while they were both still alive...
"Oh-ho-ho, you made it all the way here. Truly impressive."
A voice full of genuine admiration came from behind her.
"...!"
Startled, she quickly turned around, already drawing her bow before recognizing the source. In her field of vision was the bald, frog-faced individual. She recalled this figure instantly—the one who had attempted to harm Onitsuki's princess.
"You are from the Medic Group, aren't you?"
She said that much before sensing the rapid approach of something. She sensed it, but it was already too late.
"Exactly. You are not my target. And at least for this mission, I believe we can work well together."
"What are you saying...!?"
She raised her voice in response to the unexpectedly friendly reply. But in the midst of this exchange, the fireflies flew out of the wooden box. They took flight and drifted around her. By the time she recognized it, it was already too late.
"Ugh...!?"
The light danced in delight. It danced eerily, like youkai. Whether due to some effect or not, even though she understood that she should close her eyes, her eyelids wouldn't budge. Her pupils were wide open, and her focus was drawn to the light. She had no choice but to focus on it.
This was bad. This was bad. This was bad. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Don't listen. Don't listen. Don't listen. This is, this is, this is... this is... Ah, I see. This is, in other words... Ah, what is this...?
"......"
"Well, well. Shall we proceed with the alternative plan, then? Please, make it work well for us."
That was the last thing 'she' heard before her consciousness faded...
* * *
People are constantly faced with decisions. From trivial, insignificant choices to crucial decisions that can alter the course of their lives, the range is vast.
And sometimes, these choices become so urgent that there's no room for hesitation or postponement. It's a critical situation where there's no time to weigh one's options, as it is right now.
"...Are you prepared, Princess?"
I asked as I carefully adjusted my breath and addressed the child in my arms.
It was a gamble. A once-in-a-lifetime gamble, quite literally, to break free from the seemingly endless stalemate. It was a high-stakes bet where our lives were the wager, and the reward was also our lives—strangely twisted in a sense.
"I understand. There's no other way, is there? I've heard it all already. Just do your best."
The young child responded confidently to the question, asserting that she had understood everything a long time ago.
Inside the intricate safety zone of the talismans, they had been engaged in a continuous dialogue and explanation, long and short as the time might have seemed. An agreement had already been reached. There was no discrepancy in their understanding. Regardless of the outcome... they had promised not to hold any grudges against each other.
...After all, it was merely a child's verbal promise, not a formal contract curse.
"That's a good mindset. ...So, shall we proceed?"
Glancing at the talisman affixed to the rocky surface, and confirming that it had already reached its expiration date, I slowly stood up, my legs trembling. The wound on my back, recently treated to stop the bleeding, throbbed painfully. It was agonizing. I gritted my teeth, enduring it as best as I could, while cradling the princess.
With her weak, loli Gorilla-sama's strength, she weakly returned the embrace. She could only move a little; indeed, Gorilla-sama was still Gorilla-sama. A child poisoned like her wouldn't even be capable of that.
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Chapter 142.1
[Part 1/4]
"Haah, haah... I've finally arrived...!?"
As she uttered those words, she had indeed arrived there. She had desperately pushed through the death-filled deep forest, crossed the boundary, and finally set foot on this safe ground. It was truly a miracle, but in a way, it was also inevitable.
The mass slaughter of youkai that Onitsuki's princess had initiated, spanning an entire day... The density of youkai, even though it was denser than usual, was much thinner compared to the outside world. Additionally, with the decoys and smoke bombs drawing the nearby creatures away, the obstacles had been reduced. Her exceptional detection abilities, coupled with this, had allowed her to continue avoiding danger. It was an extraordinary feat.
However, the problem was that it only resolved the problem at hand...
"Senpai, are you still...!?" The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Ñøv€lß1n.
Gasping for breath due to oxygen deficiency, her cheeks flushed, she quickly surveyed her surroundings to confirm the truth. A safe zone created by coarse ropes stretched in all directions. This area could accommodate at least a hundred people, but it was by no means vast. Even if she were to walk around its periphery, it would take less than half an hour. With her detection abilities, she could roughly sense the presence within that area.
...And, at least for now, there was no sign of the person she was waiting for.
"Senpai couldn't have...!?"
Considering the nature of their agreement, this was an impossible situation both logically and circumstantially. That meant she had arrived ahead... Consequently, she was forced to make that decision.
"If it go beyond the planned 2 hours..."
As agreed upon in their prior meeting, if they couldn't meet up by the agreed-upon time, she would leave the other behind. Fortunately, there was still some time left...
"But if it goes beyond that..."
What would she do then? Would she really abandon them? Was that okay? She hesitated at the thought.
She couldn't help but feel that she couldn't handle this situation on her own, and the act of leaving someone behind puzzled her more than anything.
Above all, there was something she had to confirm, something that had to be settled while they were both still alive...
"Oh-ho-ho, you made it all the way here. Truly impressive."
A voice full of genuine admiration came from behind her.
"...!"
Startled, she quickly turned around, already drawing her bow before recognizing the source. In her field of vision was the bald, frog-faced individual. She recalled this figure instantly—the one who had attempted to harm Onitsuki's princess.
"You are from the Medic Group, aren't you?"
She said that much before sensing the rapid approach of something. She sensed it, but it was already too late.
"Exactly. You are not my target. And at least for this mission, I believe we can work well together."
"What are you saying...!?"
She raised her voice in response to the unexpectedly friendly reply. But in the midst of this exchange, the fireflies flew out of the wooden box. They took flight and drifted around her. By the time she recognized it, it was already too late.
"Ugh...!?"
The light danced in delight. It danced eerily, like youkai. Whether due to some effect or not, even though she understood that she should close her eyes, her eyelids wouldn't budge. Her pupils were wide open, and her focus was drawn to the light. She had no choice but to focus on it.
This was bad. This was bad. This was bad. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Don't listen. Don't listen. Don't listen. This is, this is, this is... this is... Ah, I see. This is, in other words... Ah, what is this...?
"......"
"Well, well. Shall we proceed with the alternative plan, then? Please, make it work well for us."
That was the last thing 'she' heard before her consciousness faded...
* * *
People are constantly faced with decisions. From trivial, insignificant choices to crucial decisions that can alter the course of their lives, the range is vast.
And sometimes, these choices become so urgent that there's no room for hesitation or postponement. It's a critical situation where there's no time to weigh one's options, as it is right now.
"...Are you prepared, Princess?"
I asked as I carefully adjusted my breath and addressed the child in my arms.
It was a gamble. A once-in-a-lifetime gamble, quite literally, to break free from the seemingly endless stalemate. It was a high-stakes bet where our lives were the wager, and the reward was also our lives—strangely twisted in a sense.
"I understand. There's no other way, is there? I've heard it all already. Just do your best."
The young child responded confidently to the question, asserting that she had understood everything a long time ago.
Inside the intricate safety zone of the talismans, they had been engaged in a continuous dialogue and explanation, long and short as the time might have seemed. An agreement had already been reached. There was no discrepancy in their understanding. Regardless of the outcome... they had promised not to hold any grudges against each other.
...After all, it was merely a child's verbal promise, not a formal contract curse.
"That's a good mindset. ...So, shall we proceed?"
Glancing at the talisman affixed to the rocky surface, and confirming that it had already reached its expiration date, I slowly stood up, my legs trembling. The wound on my back, recently treated to stop the bleeding, throbbed painfully. It was agonizing. I gritted my teeth, enduring it as best as I could, while cradling the princess.
With her weak, loli Gorilla-sama's strength, she weakly returned the embrace. She could only move a little; indeed, Gorilla-sama was still Gorilla-sama. A child poisoned like her wouldn't even be capable of that.
Chapter 142.1Part 1/4 "Haah, haah... I've finally arrived...!?" As she uttered those words, she had indeed arrived there. She had desperately pushed through the death-filled deep forest, crossed the boundary, and finally set foot on this safe ground. It was truly a miracle, but in a way, it was also inevitable. The mass slaughter of youkai that Onitsuki's princess had initiated, spanning an entire day... The density of youkai, even though it was denser than usual, was much thinner compared to the outside world. Additionally, with the decoys and smoke bombs drawing the nearby creatures away, the obstacles had been reduced. Her exceptional detection abilities, coupled with this, had allowed her to continue avoiding danger. It was an extraordinary feat. However, the problem was that it only resolved the problem at hand... "Senpai, are you still...!?" The original appearance of this chapter can be found at Nvl1n.Gasping for breath due to oxygen deficiency, her cheeks flushed, she quickly surveyed her surroundings to confirm the truth. A safe zone created by coarse ropes stretched in all directions. This area could accommodate at least a hundred people, but it was by no means vast. Even if she were to walk around its periphery, it would take less than half an hour. With her detection abilities, she could roughly sense the presence within that area. ...And, at least for now, there was no sign of the person she was waiting for. "Senpai couldn't have...!?" Considering the nature of their agreement, this was an impossible situation both logically and circumstantially. That meant she had arrived ahead... Consequently, she was forced to make that decision. "If it go beyond the planned 2 hours..." As agreed upon in their prior meeting, if they couldn't meet up by the agreed-upon time, she would leave the other behind. Fortunately, there was still some time left... "But if it goes beyond that..." What would she do then? Would she really abandon them? Was that okay? She hesitated at the thought. She couldn't help but feel that she couldn't handle this situation on her own, and the act of leaving someone behind puzzled her more than anything. Above all, there was something she had to confirm, something that had to be settled while they were both still alive... "Oh-ho-ho, you made it all the way here. Truly impressive." A voice full of genuine admiration came from behind her. "...!" Startled, she quickly turned around, already drawing her bow before recognizing the source. In her field of vision was the bald, frog-faced individual. She recalled this figure instantlythe one who had attempted to harm Onitsuki's princess. "You are from the Medic Group, aren't you?" She said that much before sensing the rapid approach of something. She sensed it, but it was already too late. "Exactly. You are not my target. And at least for this mission, I believe we can work well together." "What are you saying...!?" She raised her voice in response to the unexpectedly friendly reply. But in the midst of this exchange, the fireflies flew out of the wooden box. They took flight and drifted around her. By the time she recognized it, it was already too late. "Ugh...!?" The light danced in delight. It danced eerily, like youkai. Whether due to some effect or not, even though she understood that she should close her eyes, her eyelids wouldn't budge. Her pupils were wide open, and her focus was drawn to the light. She had no choice but to focus on it. This was bad. This was bad. This was bad. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Close your eyes. Don't listen. Don't listen. Don't listen. This is, this is, this is... this is... Ah, I see. This is, in other words... Ah, what is this...? "......" "Well, well. Shall we proceed with the alternative plan, then? Please, make it work well for us." That was the last thing 'she' heard before her consciousness faded... * * * People are constantly faced with decisions. From trivial, insignificant choices to crucial decisions that can alter the course of their lives, the range is vast. And sometimes, these choices become so urgent that there's no room for hesitation or postponement. It's a critical situation where there's no time to weigh one's options, as it is right now. "...Are you prepared, Princess?" I asked as I carefully adjusted my breath and addressed the child in my arms. It was a gamble. A once-in-a-lifetime gamble, quite literally, to break free from the seemingly endless stalemate. It was a high-stakes bet where our lives were the wager, and the reward was also our livesstrangely twisted in a sense. "I understand. There's no other way, is there? I've heard it all already. Just do your best." The young child responded confidently to the question, asserting that she had understood everything a long time ago. Inside the intricate safety zone of the talismans, they had been engaged in a continuous dialogue and explanation, long and short as the time might have seemed. An agreement had already been reached. There was no discrepancy in their understanding. Regardless of the outcome... they had promised not to hold any grudges against each other. ...After all, it was merely a child's verbal promise, not a formal contract curse. "That's a good mindset. ...So, shall we proceed?" Glancing at the talisman affixed to the rocky surface, and confirming that it had already reached its expiration date, I slowly stood up, my legs trembling. The wound on my back, recently treated to stop the bleeding, throbbed painfully. It was agonizing. I gritted my teeth, enduring it as best as I could, while cradling the princess. With her weak, loli Gorilla-sama's strength, she weakly returned the embrace. She could only move a little; indeed, Gorilla-sama was still Gorilla-sama. A child poisoned like her wouldn't even be capable of that.
