HP1 kara Hajimeru Isekai Musou - Chapter 13

Chapter 13

At this rate, I’m going to awaken to the world of shotacons/homosexuals .

I shook my head left and right towards these dangerous, bold feelings that were sprouting .

—These fantasy women hold a beautiful figure, but even so, they keep having these unpleasant qualities to them .

“Hey Onii-chan…? Let’s keep going . . ”

“I refuse!”

Anastasia was on the verge of tears .

She hadn’t talked to anyone over the last six months .

Even if the other party seemed like a horrible person, she couldn’t help longing for company .

“I’m going to depart from this mansion now . ”

“Wha, you’re leaving now?”

“I feel like my mind is going to get jumbled around staying here”

“Ok…but, you don’t intend to chastise me anymore?”

“I’m not in the mood . ”

So, Anastasia was filled with relief, and also loneliness .

The danger of being killed seemed to be gone . Hence, she wanted to converse with someone a little more .

Then Anastasia realized something .

“Hey Onii-chan…it’s already…night, you know . ”

Indeed, when looking out of the window, the sun was going down to the west .

In this different world, the activity of beasts rise during the night .

In a place like the Demon Beast Forest, camping outside is not favorable—

—Because my HP is 1 .  (TLN: Yeah, it’s a sudden switch to 1st person . There’s a lot of those . )

“Hey, Onii-chan…please stay overnight . ”

With tears like pearls, Anastasia looked upwards .

Large droplets of water ran down her cheek and dropped .

She gulped when facing Yuuki, swallowing some of her saliva .

—Woah…So cute .

“OK… I’ll stay…”

I unconsciously said that out loud .

“I did it!”

Anastasia, who sprouted a pure smile,

“Is there a rooftop in this house?”

“Yes, there is, but…”

“I’ll sleep there then . I’ll head to the roof and leave by dawn . ”

“Huh…why…?”

The person she was talking to is a pervert with a huge libido .

It’s hard to imagine what would happen at night being approached . In that situation, being in the same room, not to mention it being night, he wouldn’t be confident in his ability to suppress myself .

“Anyhow, I can’t sleep with you . ”

“Please…with me…with me…more …”

‘…talk with me more’ is what she was going to say, but Yuuki interrupted .

“I’ll give you a special gift before I leave…so please don’t tempt me . ”

The other party was a child . Promising a gift would easily overjoy and fool them .

“I see…”

Though Anastasia made a pout, it did not overcome her anticipation for a present .

The man in front of me is trying to get away from me .

Since she was somehow able to perceive that, she decided to withdraw in order to not inconvenience Yuuki .

“Well, I’m going to sleep on the roof . ”

“Yeah…”

Yuuki went to the entrance and spoke with his back to Anastasia .

“So…that’s what I’m doing…really…you should be cautious”

“…”

—I like cats too .

That much is true .

So, Yuuki doesn’t blame her for her attempts at handling the cats .

In short, the problem is with her methods of doing so .

She keeps them away from the mansion without knowing how to deal with them .

In the end, the density of cats increases, but she denies the pleas of the cats to enter the house .

So, Anastasia just keeps the cats away since she just can’t take care of them, trampling on the feelings of those cats that might adore her .

That’s what he didn’t like the most .

So, Yuuki was really getting irritated .

“Well, since it seems like you haven’t eaten anything perhaps you are actually reflecting . ”

According to his words, Anastasia looked thin and sickly…rather than her just being exhausted .

Though it’s apparent that she originally appeared to be a beauty, she currently looks more like a broken beauty .

Speaking in terms Yin and Yang, it is definitely an image that falls into the realms of the darker Yin side .

In response to Yuuki’s tone, Anastasia responded while confused .

“Yeah…”

“Perhaps you’ve given up on everything…blaming it on yourself…but I can say that you are simply lacking in wisdom . There are many paths you can take to deal with this . ”

“…paths . How…?”

“‘I don’t want to be involved with in any of this anymore . ’ Perhaps that’s your current line of thinking . However, there’s another path to take when thinking about it . ”

“Other than keeping everything away…a path?”

“Yep, there are a variety of things you’ve kept your distance from . But, what you really want…is a path to coexistence . With your heart, your mind, and some figuring out…you’ll know what to do with your problem . ”

“…Coexistence…?”

“Well then . We might not ever see each other again . Needless to say, if you come to the rooftop, I’ll shove you off . ”

With a last word, Yuuki turned the doorknob with his hand .

“I’ve got a present prepared…so you really don’t want to come to the roof at midnight . ”

Walking down the corridor, Yuuki was thinking:

I don’t actually have any presents…whatever, since I’ve said it like that he’ll probably restrain himself in hopes of getting a present .

—–

The next morning .

The roof of the Witch’s house was a place that was quite flat .

From the start, it was not expected for anything to have been done on the rooftop . In particular, there was no fence to prevent someone from falling .

The sun rises from the east and its morning glow encompasses everywhere .

It was a windy day . Yuuki’s mantle was fluttering violently .

“Alright…it’s morning…gotta bail for the Lindahl Empire . ” (TLN: Each translator before has named it differently . It has also gone by Rindol Empire and Rindaru Empire, but I prefer this one)

And right there, Yuuki felt an intense need to relieve himself .

“I wonder why I have to go so badly in the morning . ”

He heads towards the edge of the roof .

He had been thinking about it since yesterday, but it’s very uncomfortable to wear a pair of petrified trunks .

But it was his only garment to wear . He could not throw it away . Otherwise he’d be naked with only a mantle .

When he reached the edge of the roof, the flower bed in the garden spread across Yuuki’s eyes .

“How awful…it has not been taken care of . ”

The weeds have roamed freely and the flowers were dead . Yuuki found a stone statue in the midst of it .

“Why is that stone statue in such a place? It stands out a little . ”

Oh, it seems he’s shifted his trunks .

He grabs his “important body part” and begins to urinate .

Riding upon the wind, faint splashes spread widely .

There’s a reason why Yuuki didn’t petrify even after looking at Anastasia in the eyes .

To be exact, Yuuki actually was petrifying .

However, at the same time, his somatic cells enacted an abnormal healing process to coincide with the petrification .

It’s a phenomenon that his Nayuta-level HP (vitality) brought about .  (TLN: Nayuta refers to an extremely large number, 10⁶⁰, that represents Yuuki’s HP/MP/Strength) .

And the urine that comes from a body with such a Nayuta-level vitality is a source of life-force, holding a special power .

Furthermore, with Anastasia’s meek and honest way of thinking, she desired to cure the boy’s petrification and see him once more .

A phenomenon like petrification doesn’t necessarily leave the mentality of the caster unaffected .

Usually, it’s said that only a power greatly exceeding that of the petrification can undo the curse .

The water of life rides the wind and flies throughout, as does Anastasia’s dear wishes .

The two intermingle and cause what can be called either a magical or scientific change .

A miracle has occurred .

The wild birds are awfully noisy this morning .

Waking up, Anastasia walks to the terrace and looks at the flowers outside .

She was at a loss for words .

The withered flowers were breathing back to life .

Cherry trees, hydrangeas, sunflowers, marguerites, anemones .

The number of colors couldn’t be counted . They numbered in dozens, or perhaps hundreds, of palettes .

They ignored the seasons completely, and flowers that shouldn’t even bloom during the same period were all coexisting together and making a beautiful scenery .

And then, there was a rainbow .

The morning sun was beaming through sprays of liquid and formed a rainbow bridge across the sky .

It was a beautiful sight that seemed out of this world, but that’s not was Anastasia was focusing her attention on .

She collapsed on the spot and shed tears .

With her tears overflowing, she was shedding a full smile .

Gazing through the blurriness of her tears, the boy’s flesh that should have been gray returned to a normal skin color .

For six months, he was standing upright- he now had lost consciousness- he then lay sideways onto the ground .

The petrification was clearing .

—Why, why…?

At that moment, Anastasia remembered the words of Yuuki:

‘I’ve got a present prepared’

Well, it certainly was one .

She then remembered an old legend passed down in her neighborhood .

It was passed down by word that there would eventually come of those short-lived humans who would then leave profound changes behind; the original sentence has been distorted but it went something like that .

That person, wearing what must be the clothes of a supreme leader, had descended into the Demon Beast Forest .

The sacred golden water spread across the earth and rekindled the lost bonds of a boy and a girl .

Building a bridge of rainbows connecting human and demon, the young medusa has finally reached a path to remedy her closed heart .

In reality that guy just keeps misinterpreting everybody .

However, his power is beyond imagination .

His power was much higher compared to the Demon Lord . Since the petrification didn’t affect him, he was able to pull of such a phenomenal stunt .

She remembered the phrases that spurred yesterday:

‘Was there more you could do? Why did you choose to pull away without doing what you should have done?’

‘There are various things you’ve kept your distance from . But, what you really want…is a path to coexistence . With your heart, your mind, and some figuring out…you’ll know what to do with your problem . ’

Well, that’s how it went .

That person…from the beginning…intended to give me…who lost everything…a chance to start again .

That’s why he was so angry, so that I wouldn’t fail next time .

In addition to that, he said,

‘I’ll leave this house by morning’

Anastasia rushed to the front door with the echoes of her bare feet on the marble corridor .

She didn’t know if he was that hero of the legend .

It did not matter…who that hero was .

But…Anastasia was thinking:

—I absolutely can’t let you leave without saying thank you .

Her mind starts accelerating as she runs through the hall .

When approaching the gate of the residence, the rear of his black mantle was visible .

Looking at it, Yuuki seems to be squatting down to play with the cats .

“It’s you…”

“O, O, Onii-chan!”

“Um…what are you going to do about these guys?”

At Yuuki’s words, the cats rushed to Anastasia, rubbing their heads on her thighs .

“I’ll…let them live with me…at the mansion . ”

“Yeah, that’s good . It seems…at heart you’re a gentle person, aren’t you . ”

Right…Yuuki nodded deeply .

He had a content smile as if he had accomplished all he needed to .

“Alright then . ”

When he tried to step forward, Anastasia exclaimed .

“Wait…wait!”

*heart thump* *heart thump*

Her chest was beating fast .

Somehow, her mind was being influenced by forces that she didn’t understand .

The reason for that is the influence of the harem attribute .

Anastasia’s heart thumping did not stop .

“Thank you…thank you so much, Onii-chan”

“No, you don’t have to express your gratitude that much…”

Her mind was filled with cherry blossoms .

She was feeling a bit warm and embarrassed, her mind was a bit dizzy .

In her head, the image of the blind boy floated- her heart then ached .

However, the beating of her chest by this strange phenomenon didn’t stop .

Then…Anastasia, who had her cheeks dyed red, spoke .

“I am…Onii-chan’s…”

Abruptly, Yuuki held out his palm in front of Anastasia’s eyes .

“Don’t say anymore, I’m stopping you…at those words . ”

Anastasia thought:

When thinking about it, it seems he knew everything from the beginning .

And, it’s likely that he planned his visit here .

He knew everything, as if he was the hero of the legend .

Perhaps, what’s whirling in this chest is some slight affection .

“Am I…a nuisance?”

“That’s not the problem . I can say with confidence that’s not it . ”

Yuuki was thinking:

If only she were actually…a woman .

That was really dangerous . If she said any more, Yuuki really would awaken to something .

“Well…that’s that . ”

He, after becoming aware of these urges, said to himself ‘Don’t succumb to such things . ’

Anastasia thought that after knowing the ordeal between her and the stone statue, perhaps he was gently reprimanding her by saying ”Don’t succumb to such things . ’

There, Anastasia got herself together- she felt that the haziness was dispersing .

The harem attribute- she had overcome it .

“Something was wrong…with me…I’ve corrected it…that definitely wasn’t something we should do, wasn’t it . ”

“Yeah, it seems in the end you’re a good child . That makes me glad . ”

“Afterwards…Onii-chan? I have lots of important thing to do, but…”

But still…she continued .

“I like you in a different way…I admire Onii-chan as…a hero…Onii-chan has become special to me . ”

“…?”

“Because…of that…I’d be happy if you took this…and think of me…”

She took off her mask and gave it to Yuuki .

This mask represented what was once her strong will to reject everything around her .

She had received Yuuki’s spiel:

‘There are various things you’ve kept your distance from . But, what you really want…is a path to coexistence . With your heart, your mind, and some figuring out…you’ll know what to do with your problem . ’

Those were his words .

From now on, she walked the path for goodwill between humans and demons .

That’s what Yuuki taught her to do, and what she originally wanted to do- she felt that the two races should have a strong bond between each other .

“Onii-chan? I want you to take this mask . Onii-chan was the one that removed it…so he should be the one to have it . ”

“Ah, I’ll accept it . ”

…why the mask? Not the slightest idea .

Well…for equipment…it’s better than nothing . Yuuki decided to keep it .

“Hey, Onii-chan? Can you finally…tell me your name?”

With a cheerful smile he said,

“I’m just a stray metal (slime) that’s passing by . ” (TLN: In case you didn’t know, he keeps comparing to himself to a metal slime, a mob from Dragon Quest with high agility and defense but low HP and attack) .

Saying so, he puts on the mask .

And so, he leaves while waving his hand from behind .

“Thank you . Thank you so much- bye bye…Onii-chan . ”

Anastasia waved her hand, focusing the whole time on the back of Yuuki .