Editing Hagure Yuusha no Aesthetica:Volume 4 Chapter 1 (section)

===Part 7===
Inside the depth of Forestnium’s sacred tree, there was an area that had particularly fresh air and a pleasant scenery.
 
The beautiful colors formed by the intertwining blues and greens came from the crystal clear spring water.
 
Ousawa Miu was currently naked in the hot spring.
 
Izumi Chikage, Doumoto Kuzuha and Nanase Haruka were also at the scene.
 
The four females were currently cleaning their bodies at the bath. Under Urumu’s recommendation, the four females entered the hot spring deep within the forest, in order to wash off the smell from the outside world and avoid disturbing the elves inside the forest.
 
Although the temperature for the hot spring was not too hot, the four females did not feel the cold at all. The moderate temperature actually made all of them feel refreshed.
 
“…”
 
Miu used her hands to scoop up the spring water and gently allowed it to slide down her body.
 
…This battle seems to be inevitable…
 
Once Miu thought of this, she bit her lower lip tightly. Previously at Urumu’s home, Miu obtained information about the human army suddenly entering the forest a few days ago. The army belonged to Disdia, Aleclasta and Sherfield, or otherwise the three great countries that formed an alliance to defeat her father Galious. According to Akatsuki’s information from the soldiers who tried to kidnap Riruru, Disdia and Sherfied forces that were stationed at the Galevain forest had received devastating attacks from the demon race, prompting the three countries to use their military. Luckily Forestnium’s concept was to use a magic seal to prevent invaders from the outside, so the human forces could currently only stay at the borders of the forest and could not overstep them.
 
…But…
 
Urumu clearly expressed that the demon race in Forestnium had never attacked the human surveillance forces.
 
Miu also remembered Akatsuki’s muttering.
 
- This is the key to the entire situation.
 
If it was a simple mistake of the humans, as long as they make things clear, there is the possibility that the human forces would retreat.
 
But what if someone deliberately created this conflict, and their final goal was to use the conflict and completely wipe out the demon race?
 
Akatsuki’s hypothesis wasn’t unreasonable. Within the humans, there are many bloodthirsty individuals.
 
… And this is the most likely hypothesis.
 
Eliminating the demon race -  Phil Barnett, who tried to capture Miu, also mentioned a similar topic as well. If their plan had failed, switching to another was a natural approach. It could be that the original plan was to have both sides work simultaneously.
 
But then again, even inside the demon race, there were still forces that wanted revenge against the humans.
 
It was said that the main battling forces of the demon race had left Galevain, and had set up a new village elsewhere. This attack may be their work. However, the residents in Forestnium all hated conflict, so they shouldn’t be willing to drive these peaceful brethren into a merciless war.
 
…We must find a way.
 
This war was highly probable due to Miu, thus Miu secretly swore in her heart that she must protect everyone.
 
At this moment, a pair of arms suddenly came from behind, wrapped around her and graciously grabbed onto Miu’s boobs. [[Image:HYnA_vol_04_009.jpg|thumb|]]
 
“Waaa ahah ah ! W…What are you doing!”
 
Miu screamed and turned to stare at Akatsuki behind her.
 
“…Huh?”
 
Only to see that the figure that entered her eyes was not Akatsuki, so Miu hesitated.
 
The person who hugged Miu from behind was a female that was currently taking a bath with her – Izumi Chikage.
 
Chikage’s face exposed a mischievous smile.
 
“Ah~? Who did you think it was just now?”
 
This sentence made Miu suddenly blush with shame, she even forgot that her twin valleys were in Chikage’s hands.
 
“W…What do you mean?”
 
Seeing Miu hurriedly make up an excuse for herself, Chikage whispered in a low voice beside her ear.
 
A devil’s whisper, but it was nothing but the correct answer.
 
“- You treated me as Akatsuki, didn’t you?”
 
“N…No I didn’t !”
 
Ignoring Miu’s excuse, Chikage narrowed her eyes.
 
“People often say that people would get accustomed to their habits, this can also count as a type of reaction as well.”
 
“What do you mean people would get accustomed to their habits? He has never done such a thing to me!”
 
Miu’s disturbed appearance made Chikage feel a bit surprised.
 
“It can’t be? You guys are not really brother and sister. A single male and female living under one roof, how is it possible that nothing has happened?”
 
And…
 
“During the time when you informed us about your secret, didn’t you allow him fondle your boobs as well?”
 
“T…That’s his problem okay!”
 
After refusing loudly, Miu sighed.
 
“Really now, why do you have to do this?”
 
Miu did not understand, so Chikage answered quietly:
 
“- Because aren’t you trying to solve the problem yourself again.”
 
Miu hearing this, widened her eyes and looked at Chikage. Only to see Chikage smile slightly.
 
“Although this is your problem, you are not alone. There are others beside you like Akatsuki and us, there is no need for you to bear all the pressure and responsibility.”
 
“-What Izumi said was correct.”
 
Another person’s voice suddenly came. Miu turned around and Doumoto Kuzuha was standing beside her.
 
“Class rep…”
 
“People who are willing to give you a hand isn’t just Ousawa-kun, or we would not be standing here too. Don’t try and be a hero okay? Perhaps there are limits to our strength, but it should still come in handy.”
 
Inside her usual flat tone Kuzuha’s passion could be heard.
 
…So that’s it… Ah, that is true.
 
Miu was somewhat ashamed, and unconsciously wanted to apologize, but immediately changed her mind. After all, the feelings she should express right now were definitely not apologetic.
 
“Chikage, Class rep, thank you.”
 
Ousawa Miu slightly smiled, and graciously expressed her inner feelings.
 
At the same time, she accepted her two friends’ kindness.
 
“Having your words made me feel assured.”
 
When Chikage and Kuzuha heard this, their face also revealed a happy smile. This suddenly granted courage to Miu – After solving this problem, she should solve the other problem.
 
“Chikage, can you release your hands from my boobs?’
 
“Ahha, I forgot.”
 
Although she said that, Chikage did not have any idea to let go.
 
“Ch…Chikage…”
 
Miu twisted her body nonstop, her tone was somewhat embarrassed.
 
…What should she do now?
 
Miu, who was not good at dealing with this type of scene, did not know how to express her inner unhappiness. If the other was Akatsuki, she could directly punch him, but the other was a female like her and was also one of her best friends.
 
…Ah, I seem to remember that Chikage likes females.
 
Miu could not help but recall the past event of Chikage having a tryst with another female in the sport gym warehouse. Based on that scene, Chikage’s current actions were not surprising. But just thinking about that past event did not seem to change anything. And Chikage’s fingers were gently squeezing as if she was checking the size of her boobs.
 
“Miu, your boobs seem to have become bigger again. Did you tell Akatsuki to massage them every night?”
 
“D…Don’t talk nonsense! No way, how could it be every night?”
 
Miu angrily denied, but Kuzuha managed to catch the misinterpretation of her words.
 
“So it’s not every night, meaning that occasionally he would massage them?”
 
“Ooooooooo-“
 
Miu suddenly became speechless. In fact, Miu and Akatsuki did not have the type of relationship that Chikage and Kuzuha thought, but if you ask whether Miu liked Akatsuki, the answer was a definite yes. Although they did not have any affection between men and women, Akatsuki suddenly touching Miu’s boobs was an undeniable truth, so she could not explain it immediately. At this moment, Chikage whispered into Miu’s ears again.
 
“- How does it feel when Akatsuki helps you massage your boobs?”
 
“F…Feel…”
 
Miu suddenly shivered, her brain also reacted the same way. Under Chikage’s question, it stimulated her past memories. Being groped by Chikage, Miu only felt that it was itchy, but after changing the person to Akatsuki, the feeling was completely different.
 
…That person…
 
Miu recalled the sweet pleasure that was created when Akatsuki touched her boobs. Just remembering the feelings made her body unbearably hot. Under the guidance of Akatsuki, her body senses would rise up to a completely different level, that feeling would deprive Miu of her ability to resist, and was undoubtedly the most gentle touch.
 
The feeling that Ousawa Miu had felt, Chikage’s question suddenly made her feel embarrassed.
 
“S…Spare me please.”
 
This tiny and fine whisper was the biggest act of resistance for a female in love.