LV999 Villager - Volume 4 - Chapter 14.09

Chapter 14, Part 9

Do you Remember?

「I didn’t think about it too much after taking into account that it was already quite late, however, isn’t it possible that Resistance has already started to make a fuss after noticing that you two are nowhere to be found inside Noah?」

「I don’t think you have to worry about that. Leaving aside the hours during which we must distribute the rations among the residents, we usually have the whole day off, unless there is an emergency. No one should notice that we are not there until the assembly we have in the morning begins. Also, if there really is someone trying to keep the existence of those things as a secret, then I doubt they are going to order an emergency assembly, as something like that would only make Resistance be put on alert」

Then, to reassure Kagami, Mary said, 「You don’t have to worry, I know Resistance」, showing no signs of doubt. Then――

「Then…… Yes, you two will probably be fine」

Kagami, who seemed to be relieved by something, muttered 「I understand」, but his gaze quickly turned back to an annoyed one.

[Uh? What do you mean we’ll be fine?」

「That thing saw our faces. However, you and Yuki were hiding most of the time, so you weren’t seen 」

Mary was quickly speechless after hearing that.

Kagami and the others were unable to find the being that would have been piloting the Mini-Messiah that appeared at the end after it managed to escape. And it was possible that this being was now inside Noah.

Taking that into account, it is possible that Alice and the others could be attacked by some stranger after returning to Noah.

「We should first worry about finding out how many people could be related to those things……」

Takako wondered as she put her hand on her chin. However, she was unable to think of anyone suspicious, so she could only let out a sigh at the thought that the other side might be the first to attack.

「Until now I had been trying to act as discreetly as possible without alerting Resistance. They don’t seem like the kind of people who would do something like this, but…… There is no way of knowing what they might be hiding, at least that’s what I’m think」

Krull and Tina let out a deep sigh as they thought about the dangers they would face inside a facility that was supposedly safe.

「Even so, we have no choice but to accept this and continue moving as we have after returning……」

「But, ​​I’m still technically dead to them, and Pitta is a Beast’s Fangs•Kemono Kiba-zoku•, so there is no way that we will be able to act together with you…… So we will have to move separately」

「So, we’ll move as three different teams? Us, Kagami-chan and Mary-chan?」

Kagami nodded in response to Takako’s question.

[Then? What should Mary and I do once we’re back with Resistance? It’s not like we have to keep doing what we’ve been doing until now…… is it?」

「No, it would be better if you two continue to act as usual. It will be the end if they start to act suspicious and end up suspecting that you could be related to us. The same goes for the rest, just keep working alongside Resistance while keeping your guard up in case someone tries to do something 」

Yuki, feeling surprised by that unexpected answer, asked, 「Oh? Is it okay for us to do that?」, wide-eyed.

「You just have to go back. You shouldn’t do anything stupid since we don’t know if our enemies are among Resistance’s members. It is best to keep a low profile taking into account that something could end up happening at any time. You just have to keep acting like they don’t know something is hidden inside Noah」

「Then…… Kagami-san will search inside the central research center where Cruz is located? I think it would be suspicious if someone discovers you loitering around that area considering that only Resistance’s members can get closer 」

Kagami closed his eyes and began to think for a moment after hearing Yuki’s words. However, it didn’t take long for him to make up his mind, saying, 「Alright, alright」, while smilingly waving his hands.

「What exactly will we do after we return to Noah?…… Should we wait for you to give us instructions on how to act, Master? I think that’s our best option」

「No, if you have a chance to find out something, you can move on…… I will inform you anyway if I can find something. Also…… If it takes me more than two days to get in touch with you, you can assume that something happened to me」

[What are you going to do?]

Rex asked as he stared at Kagami, with eyes that seemed to be saying, [Aren’t you thinking about doing some crazy stuff by yourself again?]

「As much as I would like to…… I don’t think I’ll be able to do anything about it in case something happens, right? But if something really happens to me, feel free to run away. You can use the hidden hole behind my tent」

「I’m not going to run away and abandon you」

However, Krull responded with that, making it clear that she did not agree with that. Alice also began to shake her head, having the same opinion as Krull.

[Hey! Don’t be unreasonable! The most important thing right now is to prevent us from being annihilated, remember? I’ll manage somehow, so you only have to worry about saving yourself」

「No this again……!」

As usual, Kagami was doing his best to protect his companions, not caring about himself, so Krull and Alice unintentionally ended up looking at Kagami with angry looks, due to the insistence with which he ignored their concern and tried to pressure them. to escape without him. However, in the middle of that, Palna stepped between the three, squatting in front of Kagami, to separate them.

「Ha~hah…… Would you mind saying that again~? Seriously, don’t you think…… you’re getting too carried away? What? Do you think you are special just because you are somewhat strong? Kagami-chan, you are so adorable when you get like this

Krull and Alice involuntarily stared at Palna in silence, as she mocked Kagami, who seemed to be belittling them with his attitude.

「Uhhhh!…… I thought we would find you in the middle of a big bind when we arrived taking into account that you made the Dark Dragon inform us that you were waiting for us, but…… What’s the deal with this attitude of {I’m fine! Guys! Run away without me!』. Seriously, stop, Kagami-san. It’s too late for you to come out with your tacky jokes, you know? Honestly, you’re just making a fool of yourself 」

Perhaps, understanding Palna’s intentions, Tina, who was still in a weakened state, stood up, holding her belly, and looked at Kagami with the look of someone who was looking at a real idiot.

Then, Takako and Menou started laughing as they pulled away from Kagami. Faced with that situation, where everyone was clearly trying to make him look like an idiot, Kagami yelled 「Hey!」, while starting to smile wryly.

[OK. I understand now. I am sorry. I think I overdid myself a bit, so let’s die together」

「Kagami-san…… How to say it. Let’s see, I’ll just be direct. I don’t feel like dying yet, okay? 」

“At this point, it is more than clear that they will come to help, even if I say no”. Kagami, who came to that conclusion, simply let out a sigh as he gave up, however, Alice, who didn’t seem to like the way he said it, started to pinch Kagami’s cheeks while pouting in dissatisfaction. Similarly, Krull didn’t seem to be entirely satisfied either, however, unlike Alice, she just started to smile, glad that Kagami was acting like he usually did again.

[Enough. We’ve already gotten this far, so there’s no way we’re going to back down now. No matter what it is, if Kagami-san gets into trouble, we’ll definitely go help you. Besides……]

Krull, with a smile capable of transmitting to the rest all the confidence that she felt, added, [You will definitely come to help us if we get into trouble, right?」, while everyone, except for Mary and Yuki, smiled, as if they had the right same feeling as Krull. At that, Kagami yelled, 「I will!」, then covered his slightly embarrassed face with his hands, and added, 「It’s a promise」, while smiling at everyone.