What a predestined thing! Just like a movie. Maria played the arrived message file while her chest expanded with expectation. That file not only had audio, but video as well. 『It’s been a long time, Maria』 Glen, who was displayed on the monitor, was a little older than what she remembered. Still, his tender features remained the same. The Glen that Maria loved so much. Of course, she knew it wasn’t possible to touch him directly. Nevertheless, she ended up stroking the monitor. – … Glen… She muttered his name as tears fell, going along her cheeks. Glen, on the monitor, began to talk. Sometimes, the video was interrupted and noise mas mixed with the audio. But that didn’t matter. If that meant she could see his figure. If that meant she could hear his voice. Then nothing mattered. 『It’s been a while, Maria. More than five years have passed since you Page 143 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
departed from Planet Notre Dame. Unfortunately though, I don’t know where you are now. But I believe this message will reach you』 Those words made Maria be a bit discouraged. It appeared like this message dated back to when the rescue signal didn’t get through. (Well, that was a possibility) However, if this came from the other side, then it meant that there was a possibility that she would reach them from here. That was nothing but the light of hope for Maria. Glen, on the monitor, began to talk with a humble expression. 『Maria, I have something important to tell you』 Maria gulped saliva. What was that important thing he had to tell her? 『Come, Precia』 – Eh? A woman who wore the same white robe as him appeared, following his words. She saw that woman when she visited his training room. (If I remember correctly, that woman is…) Glen’s assistant. Glen, who held the shoulder of that woman, began to talk while looking apologetic. Page 144 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
『I――decided to marry her, to marry Precia. My child is in her belly』 The moment she heard those words. What was before her shook, and became total darkness. Don’t joke. You’re kidding, right? Such words ran through her head. Glen said various things. He had been depressed since the moment the accident occurred. It didn’t matter how much he tried to send a transmission, there was no response. He was on the verge of being crippled. He thought he was about to die. Then, it was Precia who saved him. Because of Maria’s accident, Savage-related research progressed. He could pay his debt back. And Precia became pregnant of his child. All his words couldn’t be accepted by Maria. On the contrary, the things she cherished fell apart, collapsed, she was even attacked by the sensation that her heart became empty. (Oh, I see…) I understand. For Glen, this message was his farewell with me. Like a funeral, I guess. A ritual to forget me and become one with his new lover. And that, of course, should be the same for Precia standing next to him. Precia began to talk to the camera. Page 145 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
『I’m truly sorry, Maria-san. But, I just couldn’t see my beloved Glen being so sad. Even you don’t feel like wanting to see Glen sad, do you? You should understand those feelings, right?』 Precia continued. 『Of course I know this was something I mustn’t do. However, I couldn’t stop myself. I apologize again. I truly sorry. And, I’ll be praying for you. That you’re alive somewhere. I’m sure that wherever you are, you’ll find happiness――』 Of course, Maria couldn’t accept those words directly either. ――Unfortunate. ――Thank you for disappearing. ――He enjoys me. ――I’ll be happy in place of you. She heard like Precia was saying so. Glen opened his mouth again. 『I feel the same as Precia. I want to apologize to you. Together with that, I pray for your safety and happiness wherever you are. Goodbye, Maria. I really wish I could have the chance to apologize to you personally』 The data ended together with those words. – … Don’t laugh at me…! Maria bashed the monitor. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Page 146 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. Don’t laugh at me. – The hell was that! Don’t make fun of me! Maria shouted with a loud voice. I was abandoned by Glen. Glen and Precia. They decided to forget about me completely for their happiness. I’m frustrated. But, no tears come out. Just the flames of anger flare up. – … I’ll take my revenge… Her emotions dominated Maria’s heart to that extent. It didn’t matter how many years it would take. It didn’t matter how many sacrifices had to be made. She didn’t know how to put it back as it was, but if people with the intelligence enough for it were to appear among the inhabitants of this planet and discovered the power crystal to advance into space, then people who could make a time machine should appear as well. There was also the possibility that someone who noticed the rescue signal came to save her before that. At any rate, even Glen’s data arrived. It wasn’t like it was impossible. Page 147 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
But she didn’t know when that would be. If there was no response of the rescue signal, and created the time machine by herself, then it would take her thousands of years――. No, maybe tens of thousands of years. (… That’s not a problem. If I can return to my planet. If I can take revenge on those who abandoned me and chose their happiness, then that――) Maria resolved herself, but the moment she came out from the spaceship, the amulet that hung from her neck shone. That was a gift she got from Glen. – …!! Maria took it in her hand and tried to tear off the 《amulet》. – This thing! When she tried to throw it way, she suddenly came to her senses. This《amulet》had an incredible power. It would be bad if someone were to pick it up, she couldn’t bring herself to throw it away. But――. (I get irritated every time I see this) The moment she was puzzled, saying “what do I do with this?”. – Eh…? The《amulet》burst open in the palm of her hand. (What… just happened?) Page 148 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
She couldn’t understand what happened for a moment. The《amulet》that became particles wrapped up Maria’s body and disappeared as it was. Even if it went back to how it was, it wouldn’t go back. On the contrary, she felt something like power overflowing from inside her body. (Could it be that the《amulet》was absorbed in my body?) Until now, the《amulet》transformed in shapes she wished. Did this mean then that the wish this time was fulfilled by another shape? – Fufufu, fufufu… With this, Maria felt like she really became God. (I’ll take revenge on Glen and that woman with this seething power) Even if she had an operation of longevity, her body wouldn’t last for tens of thousands of years. So, she decided to go back to the lifesaving pod to fall asleep for a long time. The God returned to heaven for a moment. When the time had come for her second advent, she would give wisdom to this land again. Yes, she told that to the villagers. Maria went into a long suspended animation in the spaceship hidden in the forest. Now that she had come this far, this wasn’t the situation to think about the remaining energy anymore. Page 149 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Based on what she calculated, she should have time for about 100,000 years at the worst. She believed that the humanity of this planet should have evolved considerably in 40,000 years――. Page 150 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Lunch break with the three siblings A girl stood by the side of the teacher’s platform in a classroom of the first year of the martial arts department. She was Nesat Olfred, a girl with an eyepatch on her right eye and who wore the girls’ uniform of the martial arts department. – … Nice to meet you… The girl bowed her head as she stood upright in the quieted down classroom and said so, trying to ascertain without intonation in her words. – Alright then, please go and sit over there, Nesat-san. Erika Candle, who brought her to this classroom, turned her eyes towards the seat prepared in the back of the classroom. Naturally, no one was sitting there. The walking Nesat sat there. Normally, it would be impossible for students to transfer to the martial arts department, even if they had the general education curriculum of elementary school, middle school――and high school. Naturally, all the first-year students of the martial arts department were bewildered. Because of that much, nobody talked to her, not even when homeroom was over or when it was break time. They just engaged in gossips while glancing repeatedly at her. Page 151 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The contents were about her being a hunter who pillaged Variable Stones, Hundred and the core of the Savages, about someone who confronted the Slayers of countries and organizations that belonged to the UN, that she was involved in the terrorist attack that occurred before and that she was in the battle against the members of Little Garden’s Selections. That came plunging into Hayato’s ears. Like it was natural, what circulated at the same time were conversations saying that she and the others… had been used and deceived by Vitaly Tynyanov, the mastermind of the terrorist attack. However, no one rumored about a virus made from the body fluids of the Savage injected into their bodies, making them artificial Variants. Only the Student Council members and a group of Slayers knew about that. Hayato peeked at Nesat. He felt like talking to her with Emilia because she was always alone, but that couldn’t be. Because Noah Sheldon and Ryu Shuemei of the same martial arts department were about to do that. They were initially feeling out of place in the class. They were reprimanded by Claire for being late for the entrance ceremony and were almost expelled from Little Garden. That said, they probably didn’t think it was other people’s affairs. The two of them started talking. However, this wasn’t a conversation for Nesat. Towards their questions, Nesat just could reply, – I can’t say it. Page 152 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Or, – I have prohibited to talk about that. Some of the questions were about the eyepatch. The virus injected into her body by Vitaly was adjusted by Charlotte’s hands, but the color of the eye turned golden when her emotions got worked up. Therefore, the reason why she had the eyepatch. Of course, this wasn’t something she would explain. Unsurprisingly, Nesat gave no answers. Naturally, the conversation ended up coming to an end. (… She’s troubled, isn’t she…?) What should he do so that Nesat could integrate to the classroom? He tried to think, but he couldn’t find an answer immediately. ※※※ The morning classes of the first day since she transferred were over. Originally, in the afternoons, they would have lessons to improve their base Page 153 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
stamina as Slayers, but now they were in the middle of the reconstruction of the city of Sangria damaged by the battle with the Savages and the battle with the homunculus called Joker. Therefore, it was decided that Hayato and the members of the martial arts department helped with that. – Oh, if it isn’t Hayato-kun and Emilia. Charlotte, who appeared from the corner of the corridor, greeted Hayato and Emilia who changed clothes to their Variable Suits together with Fritz and Latia and were in the middle of heading to the city of Sangria. – I’m glad I made it. I want to ask you something quickly. Charlotte, who came to get near them, held a candy in her mouth like always. – What is it, Charo? Ah, the prez and the others are here too… Claire, Erika, Liddy and Chris appeared wearing their uniforms from behind Charlotte; Emilia raised her voice. – It’s just to talk about that trio. Has Nesat-kun being able to fit in class? Hearing her reply, Hayato and the others turned their faces, showing each other troubled facial expressions. Charlotte and the others seemed to understand that. – Your reactions tell me that it’s not the case, huh. – … Yeah. Hayato replied and told Charlotte about the situation of Nesat. – Like I thought, I felt that much… Page 154 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
When Hayato finished talking, Claire let a sigh escape. – I heard from Chris that the other two who enrolled in middle school are in a similar state desuwa. – Yes, that’s correct. Chris nodded next to Claire. – You mean Krovahn and Nakri? Certainly, those two feel like they’ll have a hard time fitting in. Fritz said. Next to him, Latia nodded her head. – I think the same. Precisely because both Krovahn and Nakri had a more aggressive personality than Nesat, they were persuaded by Fritz’s words. – While it may be true that, it doesn’t mean that it will always be the same. The one who said so was Erika. – There are all kinds of people in Little Garden, the people who have arrived at this place have gone through all sorts of upbringings. Discrimination and the like is a whole another deal. – … But still, if one were to suddenly transfer, one wouldn’t help but feel out of place, don’t you agree? Liddy said so. Then Fritz said. – It seems there’s a rumor circulating, that they fought with us. Silence wrapped around the nine of them. – Alright, I thought of something good. Page 155 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Charlotte, who said so and clapped, turned her eyes towards Hayato and Emilia and continued her words. – Hayato-kun, and Emilia. Why don’t you try taking them for lunch? Getting to eat together is a milestone to make friends with them. – As expected of Charlotte-sama. A wonderful opinion indeed. Chris said. None of the presents had an objection to her opinion. – … This means we leave this to you, Kisaragi Hayato. They, from now on, will be an important fighting power for Little Garden desu. – Ah, yes, I understand. Hearing the reply of Hayato, Claire smiled contented, then took Erika, Charlotte, Liddy and Chris and took their leave. Immediately after their figures weren’t in sight. Fritz muttered. – Come to think of it, where does that trio have lunch? – Certainly, I’ve never seen them in the cafeteria. Emilia said. – Have you seen them, Hayato? – No, I haven’t. So, the next day―― Hayato decided to try asking Nesat where they were having lunch first. Page 156 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
※※※ – Are you going to have lunch now? Immediately after the morning lesson ended. Hayato talked to Nesat who was about to leave the classroom. It was so sudden that it surprised her. Although she looked surprised, Nesat nodded. – Yes. – If so, why don’t you have lunch with us it the cafeteria? You became a fellow companion of the martial arts department after all. – …. Eh? The answer was beyond what she expected. Nesat blinked repeatedly, seeing Emilia standing behind Hayato. – What do you think? Or it’s impossible? – … Umm… After several seconds of silence. Page 157 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Krovahn and Nakri are waiting in our room. The reply Nesat derived to was that. However, Emilia asked, without giving up. – That room is where you guys live? – Yup. Nesat nodded. – I see, that’s why I haven’t see you in the cafeteria. No way, you even have your meals there? Could it be that the even that your food is special? – We buy, carry and eat things from the cafeteria. Like everyone else―― – In that case, why don’t you have lunch with us there? – … Eh… Nesat stared in wonder. – It’s fine. Fritz and Latia, will you join us? Following Emilia, Hayato talked to Fritz and Latia standing near them. He tried to force his way with momentum. However, Latia said. – We decline. Then Fritz proposed. – It’d be annoying that four people merge with them. It’s better that just the two of you go. Certainly, their opinions were reasonable. Page 158 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Therefore―― Emilia suddenly took Nesat’s hand and started walking. – ――!? Naturally, Nesat showed confusion. – Alright then, let’s go to the cafeteria together, shall we? – Eh? Umm… This didn’t mean she had accepted to have lunch with them. If that were the case, her real intention would be to get permission from Krovahn and Nakri. It was natural to be confused. But Emilia wasn’t going to stop. Pushing and pushing and pushing was her style. – Come on, let’s go fast, Hayato. – Good grief… As one would expect, she was being pressed too much, but unless something of this degree was done, then nothing was going to change. It was at times like this he felt a bit jealous of Emilia――. And she felt reliable. Hayato started walking, following Emilia who began to walk to the cafeteria, pulling Nesat. Page 159 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
※※※ After each one of them ordered food in the cafeteria. Hayato and Emilia followed Nesat and came to the front of the room where she and the others lived. – Come on, open, open. – …. Nesat opened the door, being quite reluctant to do so and entered the room. Emilia entered the room, making sure to follow her. – Hey, Nesat. Why did you bring those guys here!? Krovahn, who noticed the figures of Emilia and Hayato, stood up and raised his voice. – … They want to have lunch with us… Nesat replied, looking uncomfortable. – … Huh? What the hell? What on earth is this strange turn of events? – I agree! Why do we have to eat lunch with you!? Page 160 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Nakri stood up, following Krovahn. And glared at Emilia and Hayato. – Well, you see… Saying that they were requested to do this by the Student Council and Charlotte would backfire them. Hayato ended up being at a loss for words However, Emilia didn’t hesitate. – Well, the reason doesn’t matter, does it? Let’s talk about it while eating. Was this something characteristic of a princess? Emilia’s ability to take action was incredible. She bluntly went into the room and sat down on the sofa on the opposite side of the desk――in front of the sofa they were sitting on. Then put a tray with yuurinchii set meal, which she had ordered with Hayato, on the table. Of course, there were trays with the lunches of Nakri and Krovahn. * *TN: Yuurinchii is Chinese-style fried chicken topped with chopped scallions, sweet vinegar and soy sauce. – Hey, why do you do as you please!? Krovahn expressed his dissatisfaction, but Emilia showed no sign of being agitated. On the contrary, Emilia looked at Hayato and beckoned him. – Come on, Hayato, hurry up. She was being quite pushy, but it couldn’t be helped. Besides, this was what they intended to do from the start. Hayato sat down next to Emilia. Page 161 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– … Tch. He probably understood that they weren’t going to give up so easily. Clicking his tongue, Krovahn also sat down on the sofa. And scowled at Emilia. – … Why are you doing this? Is this a suggestion of that doctor? – It’s true that Charo and the Student Council told us to have lunch with you. Above all, we want to know more about you. Isn’t that right, Hayato? – Y-yeah… After Hayato nodded. – Therefore, all is good, right? Emilia smiled at Krovahn and company. – Tch… Once again, Krovahn clicked his tongue. No matter what he said, Emilia was never going to withdraw, so he gave up. – Nee-chan, the food is getting cold. Come here fast. – Ah, yeah… Lunch time for five people. However, no communication was born between each other. What drifted there was a heavy atmosphere. As if to try breaking that, Hayato broke the ice. Page 162 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– That looks delicious, doesn’t it? Hayato’s eyes were turned towards the yakiniku kalbi set meal――. The lunch of Nesat sitting neighbor to the left side. Then, Nesat grabbed a piece of kalbi with the chopsticks and turned to Hayato. – … Want some? The one who shouted, seeing so, was Krovahn. – Hey, Nee-chan! What are you doing!? – Well, Hayato seemed to want to eat this… Replying so, Nesat looked at Hayato. Page 163 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
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– That wasn’t it? – Y-you aren’t wrong, but… Though he was confused, Hayato replied. The one who butted into the conversation, being indignant, was Emilia. – Hey, Nesat. Sticking out food to others like you’re doing it feels like you were saying “go and hold the chopsticks in your mouth”, you know? She explained while inflating her cheeks. Nesat replied, fixing her gaze on Emilia. – Nevertheless, I don’t care. *Thud*, the table was hit with both hands. Krovahn stood up. – You should care! Nesat cocked her head in puzzlement, as if she were surprised, seeing him like that. – … What’s wrong? – Don’t say “what’s wrong” to me! That’s something that loves do, isn’t it!? – … Lovers… Suddenly, the cheeks of Nesat dyed red. – Now that I’m being told so, I feel very embarrassed. – If so, why don’t you put it on the plate? – … Okay… Page 165 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Nesat put the piece of kalbi on the plate as Hayato told her. – Is this alright? She asked, looking at Hayato’s face. – Yeah, it’s okay. Allow me to return the favor. Hayato grabbed a piece of yuurinchii on the plate in front of him with the chopsticks and put it on Nesat’s plate. – Can I really have this? – I’m returning the favor, aren’t I? – Thank you. The facial expression of Nesat hadn’t changed too much, but she looked like she smiled delightfully. Feeling like he saw a new side of hers, Hayato was a bit happy for that. – Ah, Nesat can’t be the only one. Hey, Hayato. Won’t you exchange with me? She was exactly like a kid throwing a tantrum. Having listened to Emilia’s request, the exasperated Hayato said. – … Exchange, you say? But your food is the same as mine. – Uuuh, if so, then I should get something different. Okay, Krovahn. Won’t you exchange something? – Hey, what are you saying!? Krovahn shouted. He stood, putting both hands on the desk, his face turning bright red. Page 166 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Could it be that Nakri wanted an exchange? If so, I should exchange with you two? Share just a tiny bit with me, that’ll do. – … Don’t make fun of me. What I’m saying is I don’t want to! Krovahn denied, turning his face away violently. – I don’t want to either! Also denying it, Nakri sat down on the sofa again. – *Sniff*, you two are mean. Emilia let out a voice in dissatisfaction. With this and that, the lunch time continued. Though they were having this kind of conversation, Hayato felt that he came to open his heart to them. (It’s as Dr. Charlotte says) After all, sharing a meal was probably the best way to get close. However, there were less than 15 minutes until the afternoon classes. Hayato and Emilia had to leave the room faster than the three to report to the President and the others. – I’m sorry for troubling you. Hayato stood up, holding the tray. Emilia also stood up, holding the tray in the same way. – Please don’t worry. It was fun. Page 167 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– I see ♪. Seeing Nesat smiling, Emilia exchanged glances with Hayato, looking happy, and continued speaking. – In that case, let’s eat with everyone in the cafeteria next time. With Fritz, Latia and the others. – Hey, wait! Why would we do such a―― Nakri raised an objection, standing up and hitting the desk with both hands. Very unsurprisingly, Emilia replied. – Because you won’t be able to adapt to Little Garden if you keep eating like this. You’re already students of Little Garden. You have to work hard to adapt. – Is that also an order said by the doctor and the president? – Nope, it isn’t. Emilia replied, shaking her neck to the left and right to the question of Krovahn. – We think that you’ll become an amazing fighting power if you get to open your hearts to the people of Little Garden and if you are able to fight, forming teams. If that happens, then the times Hayato gets injured and puts himself in danger will reduce. Naturally, that will be the same for everyone. And that’s a very good thing, isn’t it? – Certainly, that may be the case, but… Nakri didn’t know what to say. Nesat asked Hayato, trying to break the silence that briefly visited. – Do you think, the same? Page 168 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Yes, of course. Nodding, Hayato continued. – Yours and everyone’s true strength is certified. I think that having you as a companion is reassuring. – … Understood. Then, we’ll give it a try. Nesat, who heard Hayato’s answer, declared solidly. – We’ll try eating our meals in the cafeteria. – Are you serious, Nee-chan? Krovahn said, looking surprised. – … Can’t we? Nesat asked, fixedly staring at Krovahn’s face. – … If Nee-chan wants to try that, then I don’t have a problem with it… Krovahn said so while pouting his lips, but he showed a somewhat unsatisfied expression on his face. ※※※ Page 169 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
――The next day. When Hayato and the others went to the cafeteria, Nesat and the others were eating there. However, they were eating alone. Nobody was around them. But that was definitely a step forward. – I’m glad. Emilia said, looking happy. Hayato replied with a satisfied smile. – I feel the same. He couldn’t say they were part of Little Garden yet. But seeing them coming here and seeing the figures of his little sister Karen and her friends worried about them in the distance, that day seemed to be close, that was the feeling Hayato had. – Come to think of it, there’s something weighing on my mind. – Weighing on your mind? What would that be? – … Nesat is a girl, but I feel like she oddly follows what Hayato says. – Is that so? – Yes, it is. Emilia glanced at Hayato. – Hayato is thickheaded by nature. I had a bad feeling, but. Page 170 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
At the time of the terrorist incident caused by Vitaly. Emilia didn’t know that Hayato hugged the rampaging Nesat close to calm her down with tender words. At that time, Emilia didn’t know either that Nesat was curious about Hayato. And that was something that Hayato himself didn’t even realize. Emilia whispered. – … I may have to be careful about that girl. – Be careful about what? – That’s a private matter. Emilia replied as if glossing over it. Little Garden held a bomb in its hands. It probably wasn’t the being called《LIZA》, but Hayato and his relationship with the girls around him. For Charlotte, that was certainly the case. Page 171 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
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Approximately 2,000 years ago Maria woke up again around 40,000 years after she fell asleep. It was a little over 2,000 years ago. In this 40,000 years, the village where Maria appeared had developed to the point where it could be called a country. The seeds sown by Mary sprouted as expected, and the intelligent life on this planet had evolved dramatically, creating civilizations. Although it was still evolving, it was the same as what happened on the planet Notre Dame where she was born and raised. On the contrary, it was tens of thousands of years faster. All thanks to the『Wisdom』granted by Maria. It was as she had dreamed, things were moving forward. What remained was to see how the existence of the Goddess Maria, who appeared all of a sudden on this land about 40,000 years ago, was being handed down in this world. If the existence of the Goddess Maria hadn’t been handed down in the current world, then she would have to create that position from scratch. Nevertheless, those worries were unnecessary. Page 173 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The existence of the goddess Maria had been firmly handed down for 40,000 years. She was also revered as a guardian deity of the country. The whole future was as she had imagined. ――But it wasn’t enough. She would be troubled unless humanity evolved much more. To urge humanity’s evolution. To create the world and position she desired. To return to Planet Notre Dame of that time, Maria started to move again for the sake of taking revenge on 『him』and『her』. First, what Maria did was to visit nearby villages to grant wisdom to villagers and save sick children. Hearing the name of Maria and her abilities, the village mayor recalled a legend that passed down from ancient times to the Romarian Empire, which controlled the area. The legend of the Goddess Maria, who suddenly appeared in the village that became the cornerstone of the Romarian Empire and bestowed their ancestors with 『wisdom』――about 40,000 years ago. Thanks to that 『wisdom』, the village had developed greatly in just a few years, and was now connected to the Romarian Empire. The name “Maria” in the country called Romaria came from the Goddess Maria. But the Goddess Maria, without making sure of it, appeared in the village for only a few years, then prophesized her second coming and disappeared. The time of the second coming had finally arrived! Page 174 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The convinced village chief reported to Poirot IV, the current Emperor of the Romarian Empire, that Maria, who had mysterious powers, was very likely to be the reincarnation of Goddess Maria. Maria was immediately called by the emperor. There, she presented a lot of 「wisdom」 and showed the power of 「miracles」 dwelling in herself, proving that she was a reincarnation of the Goddess Maria. Under the name of the King Romaria, she was welcomed by the Empire as a Goddess. Everything was going according to Maria’s plan. Within a few years, Maria gave even more 『wisdom』 to the people, performed many 『miracles』, and promoted the further development of the Romarian Empire. At the same time, she trained disciples who would inherit many of her 『wisdom』 and 『miracle』powers. Eventually, Maria became more powerful, and a more influential person than the emperor. In the meantime, the emperor began to notice that his position had weakened. His sense of danger exacerbated, telling him that she could take over the country, and began a plan to try exiling Maria from the Empire. The Goddess Maria raised many disciples, trying to take over Romaria. You sold your soul to Satan! We, Romaria, can rule the whole world without the Goddess Maria. The emperor spread such rumors. But Mary and her disciples didn’t accept it. Page 175 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The disciples argued that the emperor trying to expel Maria was evil. If so, there was no other way. He wanted to finish this amicably, but he had no choice. The emperor said. – The goddess Maria is a self-proclaimed God and a rebel who tries to take over Romaria. It was decided that Maria would be crucified in the name of the king. This was also according to Maria’s plan. For several years, Maria had not appeared in public. All in anticipation of this. Maria made a woman of similar height and age that she used as a body double commit suicide using her 《Miraculous Powers》. And let them predict her second coming――. Page 176 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Mimi-chan of Carrotland – I came because you asked for a bodyguard, but… Hayato stood stock still in blank amazement in front of the decorated gate. There were many parents and children around. All the children had their eyes sparkling. The parents who looked at them were all contented. Yes, this place was―― – … An amusement park? – That’s right! Sakura replied dignifiedly in front of the gate, spreading her hands widely. She continued speaking as she spun and spun like a ballet dancer. – This is Wonderful Land! The world’s largest new amusement park created by Warslan! The beautiful spin was like the ones shown during a live dance. … But nobody seemed to know she was 《Oriental Witch》Kirishima Sakura. She disguised herself with a cap and sunglasses. Page 177 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– It’s our long-awaited day off, and we want to have fun in the amusement park. Isn’t that right, Karen-chan!? – Yes, let’s have lots of fun! Karen replied so. Although she wasn’t wearing sunglasses, she put on a hat to disguise herself. Now, Karen’s popularity increased, pulled by Sakura. Even though she remained practically the same as Sakura,《Little Little Witch》wouldn’t be recognized even if she looked like this. – In other words, you made me come with you as your amusement park’s guardian? Sakura took the arm of the bewildered Hayato and said. – Not as a guardian, but as a bodyguard. There’s no doubt that we need security, right? – Yes, definitely! Karen also took Hayato’s arm and leaned in close to him. – That may be true, but… Sakura and Karen――. The one who ordered Hayato to be their bodyguard was Little Garden Student Council President Claire Harvey. Fundamentally, Hayato was something like their exclusive bodyguard, and although there was nothing he could do, he wasn’t that much interested because Sakura and Karen weren’t working right now, they were on their day off, so this was to have fun. – Seriously, you two are… Page 178 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
He was told that they would go in plain clothes because uniforms stood out, but he didn’t think it was an amusement park. He should have guessed a situation like this while coming here because no matter how many times he asked, both of them didn’t reply. (In the end, I’m more like a guardian than a bodyguard, huh) Thinking so, he immediately sighed in a big way. (… This is bad…!) He noticed that he was attracting attention from around him. Two strangely dressed women stopped their feet in front of the gate and surrounded him. What was their deal? Bloodshed and attracting attention seemed to be impossible to fight against. Even the guardsmen were suspiciously looking at Hayato and the others. Of course, Sakura also noticed their gazes. – Now. We’ll surely attract attention in a weird way if we stand doing nothing. Let’s go! – I agree, let’s go, Nii-san! – H-hey! Hayato was taken to the amusement park while his arms were still held by Sakura and Karen. There were girls watching over them as they hid behind a low grass wall. Those were Emilia, Latia and Mei Mei. Page 179 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
※※※ – Jeez…. Why do I have to follow you and do this kind of thing? It was Latia who let leak a dissatisfied voice. She cursed Emilia who was peeking Hayato, Sakura, and Karen, using opera glasses held in her hand. Like them, they weren’t in Little Garden’s uniforms. Emilia wore a white dress. Latia wore shorts and a shirt, her usual everyday clothes. On top of that, she wore a hat and sunglasses, just like Sakura and Karen. – Err, well, didn’t Latia say she also wanted to go to Wonderful Land? Emilia, who took off the opera glasses, looked at Latia and said. – Certainly, I said so…. Originally though, she told Fritz about that. However, those words never reached him, they were caught by Emilia who was listening nearby, and a few days later, she ended up being dragged away to this place like this. Fritz had to stand by in Little Garden, so he couldn’t even be invited. – In the first place, Emilia. How did you know that Hayato and company came to this place? Page 180 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– It’s not a great deal. When I went to Charo’s place, I heard it by accident. Charo’s and Karen-chan’s conversation―― She heard that Karen, who came to do maintenance to the Hundred, said she would go to Wonderful Land with Hayato and Sakura on the weekend. Of course, this was a secret, hidden from Karen. – They were talking about treating it as a mission, it was difficult to intervene. Even if I said that I wanted to be their bodyguards with him, I would have been put in a weird job by the prez, and thus I’d be unable to monitor whether or not Kirishima Sakura does something strange, you see? If that were to happen, she wouldn’t be able to join them, pretending to be a coincidence. So, in order to not be found out by Karen, she asked Charlotte for details later. – I’m smart, aren’t I? Emilia showed a smile on her face. – Jeez, you’re… Latia sighed as if she were amazed and continued her words. – … You may have Hayato, but Fritz isn’t here for me… – Huh, did you say something? – No, not at all. Pretend that didn’t happen. Blushing like she felt embarrassed, Latia replied. – We can take turns with Mei Mei to monitor Hayato and the girls. After joining Hayato, we can have fun as much as… eh, come to think of it, where’s Mei Mei? She should have been right next to her, but Emilia noticed that Mei Mei wasn’t there. Page 181 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Oh, now that you mention it, I don’t see her, ah…. Latia also noticed that Mei Mei wasn’t there and turned her eyes around. 「「Ah!」」 Emilia and Latia shouted together. Because they found Mei Mei surrounded by children. – It’s Mimi-chan. – Mimi-chan is disguised and came to attack Wonderful Land. – Is this a collaboration, a collaboration? The children talked to Mei Mei who wore glasses and clung at her feet. – Mimi-chan? – Who’s that? Emilia and Latia cocked their heads in puzzlement together. They were wondering the same as Mei Mei. – Excuse me, w-who is that Mimi-chan? She was showing a puzzled look to the children in front of her. Seeing that situation, Emilia said. – Right, let’s help her first. Latia immediately agreed. – Wait everyone! That girl isn’t an employee! Emilia and Latia ran to the confused Mei Mei and separated her from the children. Page 182 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Then moved to an uncongested location, slightly away from the gate. – Sorry, Emilia-sama… You saved me… Mei Mei bowed her head towards Emilia. – … No, it’s okay, really. Emilia confirmed her surroundings. Although the pedestrian traffic wasn’t that great, everyone that passed by turned their eyes to Mei Mei. Emilia turned her eyes to Mei Mei again, – Like I thought, your ears and tail seem to stand out. – … Uu, is that so… Heartbroken, Mei Mei dropped her shoulders. She had apprehensions from the start. But the ears and tail were also her communication devices. If removed, her movements would be impaired, so there was nothing that could be done, she came as she was. – But as you can see, a lot of people are wearing ears… – I can see that. As stated by Mei Mei, many customers were wearing headgears that imitated the ears of Wonder, the main character of Wonderful Land. – But those are dog ears, aren’t they? Mei Mei’s ears are cat ears… – But those kids called her “Mimi-chan”, didn’t they? Does such a character exist, I wonder? – Uum, I don’t know…. Page 183 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– If so, Mei Mei will check! Using the communication function, Mei Mei started to search. – Mimi … amusement park … mascot … I got it! Mimi-chan is like the attraction mascot character at Carrotland, another amusement park near Wonderful Land. Latia also connected to cybernet via PDA and confirmed the character. . Certainly, it looks a bit like Mei Mei…. Even if you go inside, you’ll definitely be called Mimi-chan. Latia glanced at Mei Mei and continued. – Especially that maid outfit! Mimi-chan also wears that! – But there’s no time for her to change clothes… oh crap! – What happened? – What happened? Mei Mei and Latia asked together to Emilia who suddenly opened her eyes wide and raised her voice. – Hayato and co. are gone! – Wha!? – You are right, Hayato-san and the others aren’t here!? Latia and Mei Mei said one after another. As Emilia said, Hayato and the girls were no longer in sight. – I’ll check his location with GPS… In a hurry, Emilia took out the PDA. Page 184 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– Ah, it isn’t reacting! – It is possible that they are in a place with a roof. – Then, the last place that could have that is…. Oh, the haunted house? – You truly look like a stalker, you know… Latia muttered, sounding disgusted. – Shut up. Anyway, let’s hurry. Mei Mei is. Oh right. For now, put on my hat! – Ouch! Emilia took off her hat and put it on Mei Mei’s head. – Your communication status may deteriorate, but with this, you should look a little normal. If something happens, you should take it off. – I agree. – Now let’s go where Hayato and the others are! ※※※ The first thing Hayato and the others headed for was the haunted house. Page 185 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
According to Sakura’s request. – That was really scary, don’t you agree, Karen-chan? – Yes, it truly was. Karen answered Sakura’s question. Both were smiling. It seemed that this state was the happiest form for them. Anyway, Sakura was clinging to Hayato’s right arm. And Karen was clinging to Hayato’s left arm. A form in which both kept Hayato to themselves. – How was it for you, Hayato-kun? – How was it? Even if you ask me… Hayato answered as he gave a wry smile. – … I pretty much saw nothing because you were clinging to me, raising scream after scream… – But it was fun, wasn’t it? – I know right? Seeing them laugh and look at each other’s face, Hayato ended up being at a loss for words. Although one of the two women clinging to him was his younger sister, it was better to be troubled than saying it was fun. That didn’t change even now. Page 186 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– … I mean, you’ve already left the haunted house, so let go of me fast… – Eeh? Are you that disgusted to be close to us and walk? – Do you really think so, Nii-san? Sakura and Karen fixedly stared at his face. Somewhat embarrassed, Hayato said as he turned his face away. – … I mean, we stand out way too much, don’t you think? You were the ones who said that it’d be bad if your real identities were to be found out… – That’s true. If a “Sign Attack” were to happen, we would be troubled because we wouldn’t be able to move.* *TN: Sign Attack is usually an action taken by fans who gather instead of the stars doing so to sign autographs. – Then get off me. – Uu, I know. – Good grief… When Sakura and Karen let go off him, Hayato sighed deeply. – Well, where are we going next? – Oh, Karen wants to ride teacups! Karen pointed her finger at the playground equipment near them. – Shall we do so? It looked safer for their bodies and souls than the haunted house. Hayato, Sakura, and Karen move to the teacups. Page 187 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
The first one Sakura. Next was Hayato. Lastly, Karen rode a teacup. Ever since they entered Wonderful Land, Hayato was sandwiched between Sakura and Karen――that configuration was the same when they walked outside and even when they were walking inside the haunted house. – Ah, it started to move! As Karen said, the cup began to move together with a light movement and cheerful music. – Umm, if the handle is turned, will the cup itself rotate? – Yeah. Try turning it, Hayato-kun. – O-okay… With an uneasy look, Hayato put his hand on the handle and began to turn it. – Oh, it moved. He thought “what do I do if it’s too fast?”, but that wasn’t the case. The cup began to spin at the precise speed. Sakura also happily raised an apparently delighted voice. – Oh, it’s amazing. The scenery spins around… me, ah… At that moment――. Karen noticed that Sakura had a discontented face, unlike herself and her older brother. – What is it, Sakura-san? Page 188 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
– It’s too slow. Sakura muttered in a low voice. She had a sullen look on her face. And Sakura put her own hand on Hayato’s hand on the handle, – Turn it quickly. Come on, Hayato-kun! – Hey, Sakura!? Sakura began to turn the handle. With that, the speed of the cup increased rapidly――. – … Ah, Sakura-san! If it turns this fast, I will feel dizzy! – That’s fine. Sakura stopped holding the handle, but the cup gained such momentum that didn’t slow down. While that happened. – Ah, Hayato-kun … I feel a bit dizzy… Sakura shook her body and leaned on Hayato. Seeing that, Karen seemed to notice Sakura’s scheme. – Oh, Sakura-san! Actually, you just wanted to do that, isn’t it…!? – I said it earlier, didn’t I? This is the true charm of an amusement park ❤. Sakura stuck out her tongue and showed a mischievous smile. – Hmmmm, then Karen will do the same! – Wait, Karen! Page 189 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Karen began to turn the handle of the slowed tea cup. When Hayato raised his voice, trying to stop her, Karen didn’t stop her hand. The teacup gradually gained speed. At the same time as Karen released her hand from the handle. – Ah, Nii-san, I’m dizzy! – Hey! As Sakura did before, Karen also clung to Hayato. Inside the spinning cup. Karen and Sakura. Hayato’s own body temperature rose with their body temperature. (… What should I do?) During the moment Hayato was baffled. *Boom!*, A loud noise and shaking hit the three of them. – Kyaah!? – What the hell was that? Karen and Sakura said one after another. Then they decided to separate from Hayato. – … Could it be a Savage? Hayato muttered with a nervous look. – That’s possible. Page 190 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Sakura replied. Hayato stood up and searched the surroundings, but he didn’t get anything. – Nii-san, please look at this! – Eh? Karen held out the image of a social network service. Now, she searched for posts from people in the amusement park. – It looks like an explosion suddenly occurred at the roller coaster. – Then it’s not a Savage raid? Then that was a relief――of course that that wasn’t what she meant. After all, there was an explosion. Sakura said. – Then, it’s a terrorist attack? Either way, this is a problem… Then when they thought what they had to do. The PDA in Hayato’s pocket made a sound. It was an 《Emergency Call》. From the Queen and Captain of Little Garden, Claire Harvey. Hayato rapidly took out the PDA from his pocket and received the call request. 『Kisaragi Hayato, are you in Wonderful Land right now?』 He heard Claire’s voice. – Yes, that’s correct. Page 191 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com
Hayato replied and continued. – It seems there was an explosion around the roller coaster. Is it because of that? 『That is correct desu』 At the same time Claire’s words came back. – Kyaah! – … No way, again!? Karen raised a small scream and Sakura spoke bitterly. That sound and voices seemed to be heard by Claire. 『What!?』 Claire, on the other side of the phone call, asked surprised. – … We heard the sound of an explosion again… but this time, it’s from a different place it seems… Hayato said so because this time he saw fumes from an explosion. 『Can you hear me, Claire-sama and Hayato-sama?』 The one who joined the ongoing communication was Christ Steinbelt, the main analyst of Little Garden. He was in the briefing room below Little Garden. Chris continued. 『Now, the content of surveillance cameras in Wonderful Land is being analyzed by the intelligence department of Warslan! We will contact you as soon as we know the results of the analysis. In the meantime, Hayato-san and the others, please join Emilia-san and Latia-san. That way, it will be easier to move later』 Page 192 Goldenagato | mp4directs.com