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Special Autonomous Region is an organization to guide the alternative world returnees on the right path. | |||
It is situated on a man-made island inside the corner of Tokyo Bay's Firefly observatory. | |||
It is | |||
Aside from the sea and air route, you can also arrive to the autonomous region through an undersea tunnel. | |||
Maintaining the natural beauty of the mountains, and with a group of technologically advanced people creating a town, this creates a strong contrast. It shows a future outlook of technology and nature coexistence, and can be called the most desirable urban scene. | |||
Maintaining the natural beauty of the mountains, and advanced | In the center of the man-made island, is a university that is merged with the natural environment. Aside from the forests, ponds and small hills, including the research institutes, laboratories and even the sports ground, the different sized facilities were lined up row by row in close order. One of the most eye-catching is the super high-rise white school building that goes straight into the skies. | ||
In the center of the | The alternative returnee’s school hall. | ||
The | Inside the sanctuary of the special autonomous region, the great building which everyone is in awe and fear of. | ||
Babel. | |||
Inside the tower walls is a circular space. Beyond the wall has a stairs-shaped auditorium, this place is in fact the third arena, and also where JPN Babel entrance inspection is held in place. | |||
The reason why it is not an “examination”, but an “inspection” lies in the fact that all new students all are admitted, the investigation focuses on the performance of the new students in the alternative world and their current abilities. Most of the students belong to the fighting type, but there are still a small number of students who specializes in research; by using the entrance inspection to identify the strength properties of everyone — or other known as aptitude is an essential part. | |||
The investigation is divided into four major topics, namely medically examination, the use of elemental magic to show the past history to the future, an oral examination conducted by examiners to determine personality traits, as well as combat skill instructors’ technical test. | |||
Myuu and Akatsuki are currently waiting for the medical examination reports, at the scene, there are no other admitted students. Although there are several thousands of alternative world returnees, but compared to the world’s 6 billion population, the probability of occurrence is actually quite minimal. If it is confined solely to Japan, the number will become ever lower, and considered rare. That is the reason why the governments around the world actively try to manage the returnees. | |||
At the arena lounge, resting on the seat is Akatsuki leisurely straightening both of his legs, waiting for the inspection results. After looking at Myuu, who is looking ill at ease, beside him, Akatsuki can not help but sigh. | |||
Myuu and Akatsuki are waiting for the medical examination reports, | |||
“Can you please have some confidence okay? Doesn’t your current look make you even more suspicious?” | |||
“What if they found out I am a person from the alternative world…” | |||
Myuu intentionally lowered her voice, but Akatsuki nonchalantly waved his hand. | |||
“Relax. Although your boobs are slightly bigger, but it is still in the acceptable parameters.” | |||
Myuu | |||
“I do not mean this!” | |||
The composition of blood and the physical structures cannot be deceived, what if they really found out….! | |||
Myuu, biting her lower lips tightly, stared uneasily at Akatsuki. | |||
At that moment, the medical staff with the inspection results appeared. | |||
Myuu | |||
“Ah… Ousawa Akatsuki?” | |||
At | |||
“That’s me.” | |||
Akatsuki heard this and immediately raised his right hand. The medical staff opened the file and glanced over it once and immediately handed the file to Akatsuki. | |||
“There is no problem with your health status, please bring this data and accept the Norum Screening.” | |||
Akatsuki heard | |||
“Okay, Thanks.” | |||
After Akatsuki received the document file, the medical staff turned to face Myuu. | |||
“Ousawa Miu.” | |||
After Akatsuki | |||
“Y…yes…” | |||
Myuu timidly stood up, the medical staff opened the file, quickly glanced through it, but suddenly his gaze stopped at a spot in the inspection report. | |||
“—!” | |||
Myuu stood up | |||
Myuu suddenly stiffen her body. | |||
—A moment of tension | |||
Myuu suddenly | |||
Only to see the medical staff closing the file. | |||
“There is also no abnormalities, please accept the Norum Screening.” | |||
“Tha..Thank you….” | |||
Myuu took the file with a trembling voice, and immediately sighed heavily. | |||
… Thank god that it is finally over. | |||
Myuu took the | |||
At the same time, she patted her chest softly, a large hand suddenly placed onto her head. | |||
The deep voice with a trace of laughter passed through her ears. | |||
“See, I told you there isn’t any problem.” | |||
Myuu raised her hand to touch the top of her head, as if to confirm the feeling of Akatsuki. Once she thought about that her identity was not exposed and was rest assured, she sighed again. The cover of the file wrote an unfamiliar name, Myuu silently read those words. | |||
…Ousawa…Miu… | |||
Myuu raised her hand | |||
This is the name that Akatsuki had prepared for Myuu, it originally belonged to the current whereabouts unknown Ousawa’s oldest female daughter, which is also Akatsuki’s younger sister. When learning about this plan from Akatsuki, Myuu suddenly understand the moment when she gave out her name, why Akatsuki would emerge such a weird expression. | |||
— Indeed, Myuu’s blood components and body structure are different from the humans of this world, but whether it was the results of the blood test or the CT scans, she still passed successfully. | |||
Akatsuki had prepared | |||
Why? The reason is very simple. Through the dimensional shift’s feedback, a few alternative returnees’ body will experience significant changes. | |||
However, Myuu only learned about this matter from Akatsuki yesterday, there was no time for her to be psychologically prepared. | |||
Why? | |||
On the second day that the two of them came to this world, they received an admission application from Babel. Based on human rights consideration, on the surface, Babel’s admission is based on applications, but the truth is that it is a mandatory order, there is no other choice. Within a week of receiving the application, they must surrender — that is, to go to school, or else Babel will dispatch personnel to forcibly summon them there. But this time, the application was personally brought by a teaching staff member of Babel, this was within Akatsuki’s expectations, thus, when the other party asked for Myuu’s identity, Akatsuki, without any embarrassment or panting, told a flagrant lie. | |||
Myuu | |||
— This person is my sister. | |||
On the second day | |||
After disappearing for a long time, only returned recently, and was summoned together to an alternative world and came back. | |||
Akatsuki’s excuse had not been questioned, having all normal test results is the best proof. Since alternative world’s experiences will cause changes to the human body, having changes in the memory is also very reasonable. As long as you put the blame of the unknown parts on memory loss, naturally you will successfully pass. | |||
After | |||
…Up to now, it has gone through fairly smoothly. | |||
“— The next step is the main event. If you are able to safely mix in and pass, then it will be just fine.” | |||
From what Myuu heard, Akatsuki’s tone was somewhat stiff. Yes, the following is the Norum Screening. | |||
Using elemental magic to perceive the past, present and the future history. | |||
Myuu | |||
The goddess who decides the past “Urðr”, the goddess who decides the present “Verðandi” and the goddess who decides the future “Skuld” | |||
The so-called Norum Screening, is to use elemental magic to acquire these three goddess’s abilities, perceiving the examinee’s past, present and future. However, the content of Norum Screening does not take the examinee’s life in the form of chronologic order and providing tremendous amount of detail, but uses a poem type mode to roughly show the examinee’s history. | |||
No matter what you have done in the past, what kind of magic you have now — that is, the connection between a superior dimensional being, and in the future what you use your abilities to achieve what goals can all be clearly shown in the Screening. | |||
In short, Norum Screening is called the most important topic in Babel entrance inspection. | |||
No matter what the past | |||
But there is no absolute in the future history, the examinees may embark on another path through their own will, and therefore, the result of Norum Screening only shows the future with the highest probability of occurrence. | |||
In short, the | |||
Akatsuki came in front of the inspection magic officer and handed over his own file. | |||
The inspector took the data and indicated for Akatsuki to sit down. | |||
Akatsuki | |||
“Ousawa Akatsuki, please close both your eyes and try to relax.” | |||
The | |||
Akatsuki could not help but coldly snorted. | |||
“This isn’t some sort of lying hypnotism right?” | |||
Akatsuki could not help but coldly | |||
The color of the inspector’s face darkens. | |||
“—You’re not allowed to speak. Empty everything and let your consciousness float in the middle of darkness.” | |||
The | |||
“OkayOkay.” | |||
Akatsuki followed the voice and closed his eyes. | |||
The following few seconds are involved with Akatsuki emptying his heart, and not thinking. During this time, the inspector took up the pen and wrote rapidly. | |||
Akatsuki closed his eyes. | |||
The speed was surprisingly alarming. By the time Akatsuki opened his eyes, the inspector had already finished recording it down. | |||
The | |||
“Good work.” | |||
The speed | |||
The forensic officer waiting by the side took the record from the inspector’s hand and quickly scanned the contents. | |||
“Well….T…This is…!” | |||
The | |||
The forensic officer suddenly widened his eyes, the inspector beside her curiously extended his head around. During the Screening, they are unconsciously writing down automatically, even the inspectors do not know what was written. | |||
After the inspector read the Screening records, he suddenly jumped off his chair. | |||
With an very stiff expression, as if he saw an incredible content. | |||
After the inspector read the | “Doctor, how is it?” | ||
Other staff members also leaned over. | |||
“Did some kind of problem occur…?” | |||
Myuu, who was behind him, anxiously asked. | |||
“God knows, I do not have anything to be ashamed of in the past.” | |||
Myuu anxiously | After saying these words, Akatsuki’s mouth suddenly emerges a hint of a smile. | ||
…There was a lot of perverted past though. | |||
After | After the forensic officer discussed with the other staff members for some time, he placed the records on the table. | ||
“Ousawa, is the description on the record true?” | |||
“Let me first take a look before I say it.” | |||
So Akatsuki quickly glanced over the poem written on the paper. | |||
In the World of Alayzard, you, who experienced despair and loneliness, embarked on the path of a True hero. | |||
So Akatsuki quickly glanced | Even after you defeated the tragic Demon King, your battle is still not finished. | ||
In the | The you right now do not have the blessings of the gods, | ||
Only the truth of the heart will lead you onto a new height. | |||
Even | |||
In the nearby future, the conqueror will face a decision. | |||
Under the two rays of hope, select the correct path — | |||
Only the truth of the heart will lead you | |||
This is the first time Akatsuki took a Norum Screening, and did not know how to interpret the contents of the poem, but from the poem divided into the three sections, it should represent the past, present and future. The past and present have already been determined, the poem only describes the truth, but for the future, it includes uncertainty factors, the context tends to be conservative and finally imply an ending. Interestingly enough, the past and present both uses “you”, but at the future it turns to “conqueror”, this represents the path he took to reach newer heights or is it his mission to lead the conqueror who face a decision to the correct path? | |||
…Suddenly a conqueror emerges. | |||
Akatsuki could not help but have a wry smile while shaking his head. | |||
Whether the conqueror refers to himself or someone else, Akatsuki would not be too surprised. | |||
Isn’t that it? | |||
Akatsuki could not help but smile while shaking his head. | |||
At least those two people have already stood on the highest point of this world. | |||
Whether | |||
This text clearly describes the upcoming task that is about to carry. | |||
But aside from Akatsuki and those two people, probably no one else would understand the meaning of this text. | |||
At least two people have | |||
The only thing that puzzled Akatsuki is “Under the two rays of hope, select the correct path”. Perhaps in the “nearby future”, he will naturally find the answer? | |||
This text clearly | |||
At this time — | |||
But | |||
“—Ousawa, is the description of the past true?” | |||
The only thing that puzzled Akatsuki | |||
“…the past?” | |||
At this time | |||
The forensic officer eyes are on the part that Akatsuki did not mind about. Akatsuki carefully read the poem again and did not find any problems. | |||
“…Ah, it should be the truth.” | |||
The only controversial point is that he himself is only a “rogue hero”, the “true hero” should be Leon instead. | |||
Perhaps because he defeated the Demon King, he is described as a true hero. | |||
At this moment — | |||
The only controversial point | |||
“Ousawa!” | |||
Perhaps because he | |||
“Wha..What is it?” | |||
At this | |||
Akatsuki, who bowed his head and deep in thought, was shocked the forensic officer. | |||
The delighted forensic officer could not conceal his inner excitement. | |||
“The past Norum Screening never appeared a “True Hero”. If this is really true, you could be JPN Babel…. No, the first person in Babel history worldwide!” | |||
“Really? But only a small part of people called me that title.” | |||
To be honest, the “Rogue Hero” fits his image more. | |||
“The number of people does not matter, the results of the Norum Scrrening is the main point.” | |||
The forensic officer nodded. | |||
Although being summoned to the alternative world is equivalent to opening the door of learning magic, but whether you can successfully obtain magic and achieved a strong power, a person’s innate gift and talent is the most important part. Just surviving in an unknown alternative world is a commendable achievement, only a handful of people will get a chance to fight on the battlefield, not to mention obtaining a dominating special ability. Base on this sense, Akatsuki is undoubtedly among the minority of the minority. | |||
Although being summoned to | |||
However, the inspector also emerged a puzzled look. | |||
However the inspector also | |||
“…But there is a place that I do not understand. According to current description, you did not receive the blessings of the gods, I think this should represent that the current you cannot use magic…” | |||
“Ah, of course.” | |||
Akatsuki replies without any hesitation. | |||
Akatsuki replies without hesitation | |||
“—From the beginning, I can’t use magic.” | |||
===Part 4=== | ===Part 4=== |
Revision as of 15:54, 24 January 2014
Chapter 1 Hello Reality
Part 1
Whether you are ready to go out or just get up, the time is seven o'clock, and welcome to the news 07~
The TV show awakened Akatsuki who slowly opened his eyes, he was clearly the latter.
"...... Huha ...... ah?"
Akatsuki, not yet fully awake scratched his stomach, confused to where he was. After seeing the morning news on the TV, he remembered he was in the family's living room.
"...... Oh, I returned yesterday."
Today's story was about a puppy. Takahashi's pet Rex would wait for the mailman everyday. Rex was rambunctious, and when the mailman would come he would climb the fence and shove his nose into the mailbox, excitedly sniffing the mail. The mailman watched the dog, and said "Rex jumped up for it today too! ”
"...... The same, unintelligible program."
Watching morning news added a little 'back to the real world' type of feeling.
...... Why am I sleeping on the living room couch?
His memory was still not coherent. Is a relationship between head, autopilot, or a lazing about state? First things first shower. Akatsuki trudged out of the living room, and opened the dressing room door, to take off all his clothes, after he shoved the dirty clothes into basket, went into the bathroom. Ah, the shower head hanging on the wall seemed lower then expected. Squeezed a bit of shower gel and shampoo, washed his body and hair, closed the faucet, then stepped out of the bathroom, picked up the towel and wiped his dripping and wet hair.
"Oops forgot to prepare some clean clothes."
Although it's Akatsuki own world, he's forgotten all about lifestyle of this world, and thus cannot help but shake his head and sigh. So he hung the towel around his neck and proceeded to the second floor room.
After opening the door, Akatsuki went directly towards the closet drawer and took out a clean pair of underwear.
"- Ah?"
Akatsuki suddenly found a girl lying on his bed. Judging form the girls serene face she was sleeping quite comfortably on the mattress.
Akatsuki finally remembered why he slept on the living room sofa.
He thought to himself "outrageous".
Akatsuki slowly moved to the bed, and looked at the beautiful girl still in a dreamland.
...... Wow an outrageous pair of boobs.
In addition to gigantic, it was difficult to find a more appropriate adjective. It was difficult to not pay attention to the enormous twin peaks slightly shaking with the girl's breathing, Akatsuki couldn't help but swallow his saliva. How big are they actually?
"First a touch or two ...... No, I should first explain the situation. Wake up, hurry up! Hey!"
Akatsuki gently shook the girl's shoulder, surprised to find her huge breasts also moved around from the shaking.
...... Acura.(highest grade; best quality: best quality green tea)
The rare spectacle couldn't not help but make Akatsuki narrow his eyes.
"...... Well ...... ah ......?"
The Girl slowly opened her eyes. He saw her eyelids blinking sleepily, her misty eyes fell onto Akatsuki's body.
"-!"
Her body froze from shock immediately.
"Hey Hey, are you okay?
This was not a cross-dimensional after effect, right? Worried Akatsuki stretched out his right hand towards the girl, but the sight of her immediately made him aware of the problem. That's right, the key is how he is dressed.
"This ...... I can explain ...... calm down, I'm not malicious, really please you must remain calm, okay?"
Trying to calm the girl in this situation was far from good. It was not a trivial situation to explain, but anyone could easily misunderstand the situation. Waking up and opening your eyes to find the opposite sex standing nude over you, the vast majority of men may have cheered. But in the same situation as a girl the results can be dramatically different. Her horrified look was the best proof of that.
Looks like the stimulus seems to be a little too strong. Akatsuki took a deep breath and told himself inside his heart to calm down.
If you panic, the girl will have a deeper misunderstanding? The priority now is to try to get her to calm down, so Akatsuki squeezed out a smile. A smile is common worldwide language.
"This is my world, rest assured. ”
"- Your a pig!"
After being bluntly retorted, was followed by a hot and spicy slap.
"- I think it would better to introduce myself first."
Stroking his swollen cheek, Akatsuki kept a smiley face.
"My name is Ousawa Akatsuki, Akatsuki is fine. When in Alayzard, everybody called me the "Rogue Hero". Well, anything else would you like to know? ”
"...... Why are you standing naked in front of me? ”
"I said this is a misunderstanding, right? I just had a shower, and came to get clothes only, but this problem has nothing to do with self-introduction? Believe it or not, just so nothing really. Uh ...... what's your name? "
"...... Myuu."
"- What?"
The Demon Lord's daughter told Akatsuki her name, but he immediately suspected he heard her wrong.
"You, your called beautiful rabbit ......?" (Translation: it sounds like Rabbit.)
Akatsuki revealed an incredible look. This is not true, right? A little bit too clever. But the exposed girl in front of him had an expression of disgust.
"...... No."
She shook her head.
"Not the beautiful rabbit it's Myuu. My name is Myuu. ”
"- Myuu original, so it is, ha ha ha?."
Akatsuki let out a hollow laugh, it seems he really got it wrong.
But the girl's name, also reminded Akatsuki that he must deal with something as soon as possible. For Akatsuki, the girl's presence was like a reminder, remain alert and not let himself be lazy.
- Is this destiny or a hoax?
Akatsuki scratched his cheek. A simple breakfast, toast, poached eggs and milk, was on the table. Akatsuki looked at the girl sitting opposite of him.
Such disdain for everyone ...... explosive bust, great body, cute tone of voice.
"...... Your eyes feel very disgusting."
"You think too much. You've just come to a different world, must be too much to handle. ”
While out of focus, Akatsuki could not help but secretly admire the girl's courage.
Not everyone ...... dares to go alone to a completely unfamiliar world.
Part 2
When he was in Alayzard, Akatsuki with Lisa Sidi, Sykes and Lu Tiye were apart of a four-member team.
But Akatsuki took it upon himself to challenge the demon lord Galius, after the overthrowing of the demon lord he alone would bear all grievances and grudges. Akatsuki decided long ago to leave Alayzard to prevent any repercussions.
Akatsuki received a challenge from the Demon lord Galius. The demon lord had his own ideas for Alayzard's future. Galius chose the demon lord's castle - throne room as the place for the duel with Akatsuki. Only there can a one on one duel happen, without any interference from the two camps of troops.
But the demon lord's castle stationed a large number of soldiers, so the Demon lord Galius specifically dispatched his only daughter to act as a guide being Akatsuki's eyes and ears into the castle.
No conversation, no dialogue between the two, the last battle at that moment to kick off, a bitter fight to the end resulting in victory for Akatsuki.
On his death bed, Galius asked Akatsuki for a final request.
"Please take care of my daughter." Her mother was a dark wizard, but looks quite similar to a human, there should be no risk of being seen through.
That was the demon lords final wish. The demon lord was once in love with a dark wizard, she gave birth to a daughter between the two, but the wife eventually was killed at the hands of humans, this heavy blow caused the demon lord to discarded human identity and raise an army.
Akatsuki at first did not want to take this hot potato, however he thought of Lord's sudden death, after the destruction of the Kingdom the Princess will face a tragic fate. Especially if the Lord's daughter ends up in enemy hands, or being punished for the demon lords death in battle, definitely there will be no happy ending. Coupled with the fact that Akatsuki would bare all grievances, and thus disappear from this world idea, after Akatsuki leaves Alayzard human vengeance will point to what remains in this world, the devil's daughter. Based on the principle of him assuming responsibility, he had reluctantly agreed.
Akatsuki also put a condition that she must return to his world, a very important detail. If you want to entrust your daughter to me, you must accept the possibility that she will never return to this world. Akatsuki did not wait for the demon lord, but turned and stared at Myuu, asking if she was willing to commit to her own fate.
If the answer is Yes, please take my hand.
Myuu nodded without hesitation, and clenched his right hand.
But Akatsuki was a bit surprised, he thought Myuu would not agree. Myuu's expression is very calm, she said demon lord Galius had foreseen his own death. If a true hero showes up, follow him and go live with him.
Akatsuki immediately looked back at the demon lord, however he had passed away.
"-? How did you bring me into this world? a resident Alayzard can not pass through the <gate to another world>.
Myuu gave him an incredible look, Akatsuki easily shrugged.
"Well, I just found a loophole. ”
In fact the using mixing loop power of Renkan Keikikou confused the <gate to another world>. This is the last in Akatsuki layer boundary learned skills, Myuu is certainly unknown. Strictly speaking, no one knows of this method in Alayzard, the way Myuu came to this world is like a blind spot in the blind spot.
"Yes, oh ......"
Myuu bowed in silence. Akatsuki originally thought Myuu would continue to pursue further, Myuu's reaction made him feel a bit surprised.
After a moment of silence -
"- What should I do?"
Myuu paused
"I am considered an alien in this world, if my true identity is exposed, wont you get into big trouble, right?"
"Ah ...... it is true, but don't worry about it. You are the notorious demon lords daughter in Alayzard, but besides you and me, no one else in this world knows your identity."
"But there is always a case to worry? Magic that I use, only the demon lord can use my type of magic."
Myuu started to look worried, but Akatsuki still shook his head.
"Don't worry."
"Why? Are there no magic users in this world?"
"No, just the opposite."
Akatsuki exposed a mischievous smile.
"Magic does exist in this world, but only just as a budding."
Akatsuki was not the first person who had been summoned to an another world.
Several thousands of people had been summoned to another world.
Initially, of course it caused great confusion, but as more and more people are summoned, research on this phenomenon is gradually matured. Nearly half of them returned safe and sound from a different world, life is full of mysteries.
Different world calls began about thirty years ago, but not to a single world but rather several different worlds, according to the people who safely returned. Alayzard is just one of many different worlds, currently the total number has exceeded ten different worlds. People summoned to an alternate world all share a common traits, each person is a teenage boy or a girl, and in the alternate world they learned learn magic, special ability, and so on.
Present in each different world is <gate to another world> where can return to your original world from the alternate world, however you must return within five years. Once over time limit, you will never be able to return from the alternate world. Based on a educated guess, the <gate to another world> automatically registers those who stay for more than five years as part of the other world.
After returning from a different world, time doesn't pass for the person who left, this was a shock to the scientists. Also the abilities learned will remain in that person. Returnees get skills beyond that of typical human capacity, and can be regarded as a new hope for human development, however they will often be treated as a dangerous presence.
The new United Nations co-founded an organization several years ago--G7, which is Japan, the United States, Russia, China, India, Oceania Federation and the European Union in order to protect and monitor all of the alternate world of returnees.
That is the "Tower of Babel" BABEL "school." Its purpose is to guide young men and women who have special abilities on the right path, and use their power to contribute to human prosperity and development. "Babel school" is widely established in the territory of all Member States of the new United Nations and Japan, Tokyo is a satellite city of the zoned campus, with the right to self-govern.
The huge campus houses all different world returnees, and the establishment of schools, primary schools, secondary schools, universities and institutes at all levels. Returnees receive general education at the same time the school designs special courses for each regression, exercising their special abilities gained in different world.
Admissions eligibility is only for returnees that went to a different world. In contrast, Those who return from another world are forced to attend "Babel school", no exceptions. Of course, the intention is to have those with a special ability to be isolated from the general population.
In short, the "Tower of Babel" cannot let any returnees refuse.
"-So we must also attend the school, huh? ”
"Yes. Babel and special autonomous region has gathered a lot of returnees, even if one or more people more use magic, it wont raise any eyebrows."
Akatsuki pauses for a moment, then continued on:
"In fact, this is a guest house located in the territory of the autonomous region. My brother is a graduate of the Tower of Babel, Dad hasn't come home in a long time, and no other family, so it is very safe to stay here."
"Yes, oh ......"
Myuu seemed relieved, but Akatsuki shook his head.
"Don't think you can escape the grasp of Babel, as I said earlier, the Tower of Babel will not let any returnees refuse, last night I and the sudden appearance of two-dimensional gate was probably observed, if I guess right, Babel should soon appear. "
"Then what do I do? ”
"Rest assured, I have good idea. ”
Compared to the worried Myuu, Akatsuki seems much more optimistic.
"When I decided to take you to this world, I developed a battle plan. While not entirely sure, but ... ... it should be smooth and clear."
"Why are you so sure?"
"- Because the mischievous goddess of fate, seems to be on our side."
Part 3
Special Autonomous Region is an organization to guide the alternative world returnees on the right path. It is situated on a man-made island inside the corner of Tokyo Bay's Firefly observatory.
Aside from the sea and air route, you can also arrive to the autonomous region through an undersea tunnel. Maintaining the natural beauty of the mountains, and with a group of technologically advanced people creating a town, this creates a strong contrast. It shows a future outlook of technology and nature coexistence, and can be called the most desirable urban scene.
In the center of the man-made island, is a university that is merged with the natural environment. Aside from the forests, ponds and small hills, including the research institutes, laboratories and even the sports ground, the different sized facilities were lined up row by row in close order. One of the most eye-catching is the super high-rise white school building that goes straight into the skies.
The alternative returnee’s school hall.
Inside the sanctuary of the special autonomous region, the great building which everyone is in awe and fear of. Babel.
Inside the tower walls is a circular space. Beyond the wall has a stairs-shaped auditorium, this place is in fact the third arena, and also where JPN Babel entrance inspection is held in place.
The reason why it is not an “examination”, but an “inspection” lies in the fact that all new students all are admitted, the investigation focuses on the performance of the new students in the alternative world and their current abilities. Most of the students belong to the fighting type, but there are still a small number of students who specializes in research; by using the entrance inspection to identify the strength properties of everyone — or other known as aptitude is an essential part.
The investigation is divided into four major topics, namely medically examination, the use of elemental magic to show the past history to the future, an oral examination conducted by examiners to determine personality traits, as well as combat skill instructors’ technical test.
Myuu and Akatsuki are currently waiting for the medical examination reports, at the scene, there are no other admitted students. Although there are several thousands of alternative world returnees, but compared to the world’s 6 billion population, the probability of occurrence is actually quite minimal. If it is confined solely to Japan, the number will become ever lower, and considered rare. That is the reason why the governments around the world actively try to manage the returnees.
At the arena lounge, resting on the seat is Akatsuki leisurely straightening both of his legs, waiting for the inspection results. After looking at Myuu, who is looking ill at ease, beside him, Akatsuki can not help but sigh.
“Can you please have some confidence okay? Doesn’t your current look make you even more suspicious?”
“What if they found out I am a person from the alternative world…”
Myuu intentionally lowered her voice, but Akatsuki nonchalantly waved his hand.
“Relax. Although your boobs are slightly bigger, but it is still in the acceptable parameters.”
“I do not mean this!”
The composition of blood and the physical structures cannot be deceived, what if they really found out….!
Myuu, biting her lower lips tightly, stared uneasily at Akatsuki.
At that moment, the medical staff with the inspection results appeared.
“Ah… Ousawa Akatsuki?”
“That’s me.”
Akatsuki heard this and immediately raised his right hand. The medical staff opened the file and glanced over it once and immediately handed the file to Akatsuki.
“There is no problem with your health status, please bring this data and accept the Norum Screening.”
“Okay, Thanks.”
After Akatsuki received the document file, the medical staff turned to face Myuu.
“Ousawa Miu.”
“Y…yes…”
Myuu timidly stood up, the medical staff opened the file, quickly glanced through it, but suddenly his gaze stopped at a spot in the inspection report.
“—!”
Myuu suddenly stiffen her body.
—A moment of tension
Only to see the medical staff closing the file.
“There is also no abnormalities, please accept the Norum Screening.”
“Tha..Thank you….”
Myuu took the file with a trembling voice, and immediately sighed heavily.
… Thank god that it is finally over.
At the same time, she patted her chest softly, a large hand suddenly placed onto her head.
The deep voice with a trace of laughter passed through her ears.
“See, I told you there isn’t any problem.”
Myuu raised her hand to touch the top of her head, as if to confirm the feeling of Akatsuki. Once she thought about that her identity was not exposed and was rest assured, she sighed again. The cover of the file wrote an unfamiliar name, Myuu silently read those words.
…Ousawa…Miu…
This is the name that Akatsuki had prepared for Myuu, it originally belonged to the current whereabouts unknown Ousawa’s oldest female daughter, which is also Akatsuki’s younger sister. When learning about this plan from Akatsuki, Myuu suddenly understand the moment when she gave out her name, why Akatsuki would emerge such a weird expression.
— Indeed, Myuu’s blood components and body structure are different from the humans of this world, but whether it was the results of the blood test or the CT scans, she still passed successfully.
Why? The reason is very simple. Through the dimensional shift’s feedback, a few alternative returnees’ body will experience significant changes.
However, Myuu only learned about this matter from Akatsuki yesterday, there was no time for her to be psychologically prepared.
On the second day that the two of them came to this world, they received an admission application from Babel. Based on human rights consideration, on the surface, Babel’s admission is based on applications, but the truth is that it is a mandatory order, there is no other choice. Within a week of receiving the application, they must surrender — that is, to go to school, or else Babel will dispatch personnel to forcibly summon them there. But this time, the application was personally brought by a teaching staff member of Babel, this was within Akatsuki’s expectations, thus, when the other party asked for Myuu’s identity, Akatsuki, without any embarrassment or panting, told a flagrant lie.
— This person is my sister.
After disappearing for a long time, only returned recently, and was summoned together to an alternative world and came back.
Akatsuki’s excuse had not been questioned, having all normal test results is the best proof. Since alternative world’s experiences will cause changes to the human body, having changes in the memory is also very reasonable. As long as you put the blame of the unknown parts on memory loss, naturally you will successfully pass.
…Up to now, it has gone through fairly smoothly.
“— The next step is the main event. If you are able to safely mix in and pass, then it will be just fine.”
From what Myuu heard, Akatsuki’s tone was somewhat stiff. Yes, the following is the Norum Screening.
Using elemental magic to perceive the past, present and the future history.
The goddess who decides the past “Urðr”, the goddess who decides the present “Verðandi” and the goddess who decides the future “Skuld”
The so-called Norum Screening, is to use elemental magic to acquire these three goddess’s abilities, perceiving the examinee’s past, present and future. However, the content of Norum Screening does not take the examinee’s life in the form of chronologic order and providing tremendous amount of detail, but uses a poem type mode to roughly show the examinee’s history.
No matter what you have done in the past, what kind of magic you have now — that is, the connection between a superior dimensional being, and in the future what you use your abilities to achieve what goals can all be clearly shown in the Screening.
In short, Norum Screening is called the most important topic in Babel entrance inspection.
But there is no absolute in the future history, the examinees may embark on another path through their own will, and therefore, the result of Norum Screening only shows the future with the highest probability of occurrence.
Akatsuki came in front of the inspection magic officer and handed over his own file.
The inspector took the data and indicated for Akatsuki to sit down.
“Ousawa Akatsuki, please close both your eyes and try to relax.”
Akatsuki could not help but coldly snorted.
“This isn’t some sort of lying hypnotism right?”
The color of the inspector’s face darkens.
“—You’re not allowed to speak. Empty everything and let your consciousness float in the middle of darkness.”
“OkayOkay.”
Akatsuki followed the voice and closed his eyes.
The following few seconds are involved with Akatsuki emptying his heart, and not thinking. During this time, the inspector took up the pen and wrote rapidly.
The speed was surprisingly alarming. By the time Akatsuki opened his eyes, the inspector had already finished recording it down.
“Good work.”
The forensic officer waiting by the side took the record from the inspector’s hand and quickly scanned the contents.
“Well….T…This is…!”
The forensic officer suddenly widened his eyes, the inspector beside her curiously extended his head around. During the Screening, they are unconsciously writing down automatically, even the inspectors do not know what was written.
After the inspector read the Screening records, he suddenly jumped off his chair. With an very stiff expression, as if he saw an incredible content.
“Doctor, how is it?”
Other staff members also leaned over.
“Did some kind of problem occur…?”
Myuu, who was behind him, anxiously asked.
“God knows, I do not have anything to be ashamed of in the past.”
After saying these words, Akatsuki’s mouth suddenly emerges a hint of a smile.
…There was a lot of perverted past though.
After the forensic officer discussed with the other staff members for some time, he placed the records on the table.
“Ousawa, is the description on the record true?”
“Let me first take a look before I say it.”
So Akatsuki quickly glanced over the poem written on the paper.
In the World of Alayzard, you, who experienced despair and loneliness, embarked on the path of a True hero.
Even after you defeated the tragic Demon King, your battle is still not finished.
The you right now do not have the blessings of the gods, Only the truth of the heart will lead you onto a new height.
In the nearby future, the conqueror will face a decision. Under the two rays of hope, select the correct path —
This is the first time Akatsuki took a Norum Screening, and did not know how to interpret the contents of the poem, but from the poem divided into the three sections, it should represent the past, present and future. The past and present have already been determined, the poem only describes the truth, but for the future, it includes uncertainty factors, the context tends to be conservative and finally imply an ending. Interestingly enough, the past and present both uses “you”, but at the future it turns to “conqueror”, this represents the path he took to reach newer heights or is it his mission to lead the conqueror who face a decision to the correct path?
…Suddenly a conqueror emerges.
Akatsuki could not help but have a wry smile while shaking his head.
Whether the conqueror refers to himself or someone else, Akatsuki would not be too surprised.
Isn’t that it?
At least those two people have already stood on the highest point of this world.
This text clearly describes the upcoming task that is about to carry.
But aside from Akatsuki and those two people, probably no one else would understand the meaning of this text.
The only thing that puzzled Akatsuki is “Under the two rays of hope, select the correct path”. Perhaps in the “nearby future”, he will naturally find the answer?
At this time —
“—Ousawa, is the description of the past true?”
“…the past?”
The forensic officer eyes are on the part that Akatsuki did not mind about. Akatsuki carefully read the poem again and did not find any problems.
“…Ah, it should be the truth.”
The only controversial point is that he himself is only a “rogue hero”, the “true hero” should be Leon instead.
Perhaps because he defeated the Demon King, he is described as a true hero.
At this moment —
“Ousawa!”
“Wha..What is it?”
Akatsuki, who bowed his head and deep in thought, was shocked the forensic officer.
The delighted forensic officer could not conceal his inner excitement.
“The past Norum Screening never appeared a “True Hero”. If this is really true, you could be JPN Babel…. No, the first person in Babel history worldwide!”
“Really? But only a small part of people called me that title.”
To be honest, the “Rogue Hero” fits his image more.
“The number of people does not matter, the results of the Norum Scrrening is the main point.”
The forensic officer nodded.
Although being summoned to the alternative world is equivalent to opening the door of learning magic, but whether you can successfully obtain magic and achieved a strong power, a person’s innate gift and talent is the most important part. Just surviving in an unknown alternative world is a commendable achievement, only a handful of people will get a chance to fight on the battlefield, not to mention obtaining a dominating special ability. Base on this sense, Akatsuki is undoubtedly among the minority of the minority.
However, the inspector also emerged a puzzled look.
“…But there is a place that I do not understand. According to current description, you did not receive the blessings of the gods, I think this should represent that the current you cannot use magic…”
“Ah, of course.”
Akatsuki replies without any hesitation.
“—From the beginning, I can’t use magic.”
Part 4
The results of the Norum Screening and Akatsuki’s explosive declaration, shocked all the inspectors and forensic officers on site.
Akatsuki is not only the first person recorded as a “True Hero” by the Norum Screening, but at the same time, is the only exception to the alternative returnee who cannot use magic. The Babel school admission is therefore suspended and everyone on site , without exception, directed their attention on this matter and conducted a lively discussion. In addition, the word “Conqueror” on the description regarding the future is also highly regarded. In the past, there has also been a few returnees with Screenings about the “Conqueror”, To this day, these returnees all hold key positions that guide the world to the future, Thus, Akatsuki’s results naturally became the most urgent item and was sent directly to the Babel school’s highest authority.
…Fortunately, my report does not have any problems.
Compared to the huge uproar of Akatsuki, Myuu’s Norum Screening , on the contrary, passed successfully, it could be said that she worried too much.
In the alternative world of Alayzard, under the intertwined tragedies, the Princess’s happiness has been deprived,
The ,you, who lost everything, the only remaining is a thorn infested trial.
The current you bathed among the gentle breeze, The gentle breeze will become a storm, and call forth other companions.
Loneliness will always follow behind you like a shadow, Whether you will be alone, the choice belongs to you. Whether you will be isolated, the choice belongs to your partner.
The poem that describes the past had the word “Princess” appeared, Myuu could not help but break out into a cold sweat. But just like bards who talk about singers and dancers, generally, this description is often seen within a female’s poem, and does not represent a special meaning.
The poem that describes the present mentioned about “wing”, which represents the magical properties. As for the future description, it is currently still ambiguous.
But the future is basically filled with possibilities, thus it is not surprising. And as long as the individual decides on a goal or is aware of one, the future description will become more accurate, Thus, the inspectors and forensic officers have made suggestions for a retake after a period of time.
The Norum Screening is finally over. The thought of her escaping the crisis of exposing her identity made Myuu feel relieved.
At that moment —
“Congratulations on passing.”
Akatsuki gently patted Myuu’s shoulder.
“Tha...Thank you…”
Her pale face managed to squeeze out a tiny stiff smile.
From now on, she is no longer the Demon King Galious’s daughter.
In other words, she must comply with the agreement last night, to realize her promise.
In order to conceal her real identity, no matter how reluctant she is, she must still try.
“On…Oniii…Oniii-cha…..I… I still can’t say it out!”
With both cheeks burning hot, it is almost impossible to speak. No, I must do it.
In order to survive in this world, there is not only choice.
— This is the promise between my father and I.
Akatsuki smile slightly, and gently stroked Myuu’s head.
“Do not force yourself, just temporarily call me Akatsuki. No matter what, from now on , we are one family now —Miu.”
This is the moment where Myuu with a brand new identity and name was born in this world.
Part 5
The following oral examination was also passed successfully without any problems occurring. The key point is ,of course, for Miu and Akatsuki to take the examiner’s inquiry together. Since they returned from the same alternative world, the two of them are in a brother and sister relationship, Akatsuki’s specially made a proposal and asked the examiner to make a joint interview, which resulted in the examiner accepting it.
Although joint interviews are a rare situation, it does not mean there isn’t a precedent. When Miu did not know how to reply, Akatsuki will take responsibility and rounded things up in a timely manner, this was one of the reasons the two passed successfully.
Now both of them appear in the arena’s stage.
“This is the last stage, allow me to see your strengths.”
A male who is approaching his forties said to them.
He is the combat skills instructor responsible for testing out Miu and Akatsuki.
“There is a variety of weapons here that you two are free to select. Some of the weapons might not be as finesse, but please first deal with it. After you are formally accepted, the school will provide the best weapons based on each individual’s needs. Also, this examination does not restrict the usage of magic, it is fine for you two to use magic to decide the victory. In short, select your most skilful, you most powerful way to display your strength.” As to what the combat skill instructor said, the walls was covered with a variety of strange weapons. Miu, following the order one by one, was deciding at the same time contemplating carefully within her heart.
…The opponent utilizes the halberd which is strong against long range attacks, so…
Among all the weapons, Miu picked the single-handed short sword. She is a magician, not a warrior, before activating magic, it requires some time to concentrate. In order to avoid the opponent’s attacking while chanting, a small weapon is necessary for defense
As for Akatsuki, he casually put his hands behind his head.
“Ah, I do not require weapons.”
“Quite confident huh, are you sure? I was taken back during the Norum Screening when a hero appeared, but only to find out that you can’t even use magic.”
After saying this, the combat skills instructor laughed.
“— It can’t be that you don’t even know how to use a sword right?”
“That’s not it. During the time at that world, I basically have been fighting with a sword.”
“Well, you ,yourself, decide then, don’t overdo it. But the results of your combat abilities is related to your placement after admission, deliberately hiding your strength will be your loss.”
“Didn’t you want us to show off our strength? That’s why this is enough.”
“Well, it is your choice. Once you’re ready, let’s begin. Having both of you come at me together is fine too, please bring out your real strength.”
The combat instructor lifted up the halberd.
“HeyHeyHey, that isn’t good right?”
Akatsuki’s face suddenly emerge a smile filled with confidence.
“What if you get instantaneously killed by me, I can’t let you lose all your pride right?”
“Youuu..You should say less words, okay?”
Akatsuki’s plea was honestly too intense, Miu quickly tried to diffuse the situation. However, the combat skills instructor seems to be infuriated.
“This you don’t have to worry about. I have been an examiner for many years, I have confidence in my own strength. In the past, I have almost never been beaten by the new students. And even if I am not skilled as the others, your attacks won’t damage me.
Why?
“Babel school’s campus is enclosed within a special barrier, any physical or magic attack will only affect the opponent’s mental status and cannot harm the opponent’s body. That said, I will still feel pain and may even lose consciousness, but within the effects of barrier, that is the biggest amount of damage that can be done, so you guys can safely attack.”
This should be measures to prevent trespassing students and teaching staff members to have personal fights. Alternative world returnee is like a powerful time bomb, in case of a conflict with each other, there is no guarantee that it will not cause any unnecessary casualties. To reduce this sort of loss, the school set a strong defense barrier within the Babel school campus.
“Well then, there is no problems.”
Akatsuki gently stroke his chin.
“Miu, you’ll start first.”
“Huh? But the instructor wants us together…”
“It does not matter, the instructor also did not say it must be together — right?”
Akatsuki looked at combat skills instructor in front of them, the two of them were separated by Miu.
The combat skills instructed nodded.
“Ah, that’s okay too, you guys can decide.”
“See.”
Akatsuki said while smiling.
“That’s right, ears over here.”
After Miu followed the orders and lifted her right ear, Akatsuki whispered beside her ear.
“— How’s that, no problem right?”
“It is not a problem, But… are you really sure you want to do this?”
“If there’s no problem, then just go ahead.”
Akatsuki gently pushed Miu shoulders and brought her in front of the combat skills instructor.
“Is your battle mode weapon or magic?”
“It’s magic, the short sword is only a weapon used for defense…”
Miu’s eyes fell to the short sword in her hand. After the instructor sees this, he could not help but smile.
“You can rest assured about this point. My goal is to test your strength; I will not initiate the attack. Since it is the use of magic, you can begin the chant now.”
“Yes… uhh, please to meet you.”
After bowing down, Miu began to concentrate. Just seeing a magic circle expanding by her side, bursting with a dazzling light, it constructed into a defensive effect barrier.
“Hmm…”
The combat skill instructor expression changes and he place out a battle posture. The more powerful the magic, the need for a stronger barrier to avoid suffering from attacks during the chanting phase. Miu made a abnormally strong defensive barrier, which means that the magic she is about to cast has a considerable degree of power. Miu, entering the chanting phase, could clearly see the combat skills instructor calculating the time. The defensive barrier, used for the chant, must be cancelled the instant before activating the magic. Otherwise, the magic will hit the defensive barrier and the power will decrease significantly. Thus, the defensive barrier will disappear some point of time. It is a very important signal during a magical battle.
…Do I really have to do this?
The moment Miu activated her magic, she felt some guilt.
Because she did not cancel the defensive barrier.
“Ah—!”
The combat skills instructor was deeply surprised.
After a burst of strong wind, a tornado surfaced in mid-air. The tornado did not rise from the ground to the skies, but rather from Miu to the instructor in front, directly hitting the target.
The unprepared instructor’s entire body flew off and heavily hit the arena walls.
“Guuu….!”
After difficultly standing up steadily, the instructor took a deep breath and raised his head above.
A dazzling light followed by an explosive noise came towards and impartially hits the instructor.
During the emergency, the combat skills instructor adopted a magical defense, but the magic power of Miu far exceeds the instructor’s mental strength. This time, the instructor could not stand it any longer and powerlessly lied on the floor.
Although it will produce a protective barrier during the chanting process of performing magic, but a high class magician can cancel the generation of the barrier. Because he was blindly calculating the activation timing of magic, the other side undoubtedly gained control of the mode of action. But then again, the protective barrier is only one method of deception in magical combat, just cancelling the barrier is not enough for experienced instructors to fall into the trap.
In truth, Miu’s defensive barrier was just a cover up. She first pretended to activate the barrier and then took the opportunity to activate magic, this is a highly skilled magician’s preferred high class skill. At the same time of chanting magic and cancelling the defensive barrier and then activate a disguised barrier, at first glance it may only seem like three steps. But in fact, it must maintain a high degree of balance between each action, as long as one of the steps failed, the magic will not activate.
Therefore, this technique is not applicable during the ever-changing battlefield. This time it is just a simple test, plus the other side stood motionless, which lead to Miu succeeding easily.
“HeyHeyHey, is that really true? You are quite powerful.”
Akatsuki could not help but compliment Miu’s performance. Defeating a enemy who stood motionlessly is not rare, the rare sight was in addition to the tornado, Miu actually even added lightning magic afterwards. In truth, Akatsuki only made the suggestion for cancelling the defensive barrier and activating a disguised barrier, but he could not believe that Miu’s performance was beyond his imagination. Of course, chanting two magics together is not as difficult as it seems, however, the chanting of the two types of magic, at the same time, cancelling a defensive barrier, and adding a disguised barrier, this is not something every magician can do. According to Akatsuki, probably only Listy, Lotier and Galious, etc, a few dozen magicians have this capability. This means that Miu’s strength is definitely in the ranks of a master mage, the demon king’s daughter isn’t just for show. After the other staff members performed first aid on the combat instructor, Miu returned to Akatsuki’s side.
“I don’t like this sort of underhanded tricks.”
“It does not matter. The combat instructor casted a magically barrier in time, the damage should be reduced. Besides no matter how serious the injury, at most, it is only a temporary concussion and is not life-threatening. The only loss I see is that his clothes turned into charcoal.”
Laughing at the same time, Akatsuki twisted his shoulders.
“Then next, it’s my turn. Instructors, can you hurry up? Your body is unwell but there is no damage right?”
“Please….Please ….wait for a moment….”
The instructor, who is checking for injuries on the combat skills instructor, seemed to be hesitating.
“The damage is more serious than expected, I am afraid he will awake after two or three days. It looks like he is unable to act as your opponent.”
“Then what do I do? Being admitted without being tested in combat?”
“Thi…This is obviously impossible.”
“Are there no other combat skill instructors?”
“There is some, but in order to change the entrance examination examiner, we must obtain permission from the high level executives such as the headmaster. The other combat skill instructors also need time to be prepared.”
“—That being said, why don’t I temporarily act as the examiner.”
A voice came from the arena’s entrance, and everyone on the scene turned and looked at the rear.
Part 6
The owner of the voice is a teenager with a pair of sky blue eyes and silver hair. Covered under the Babel school uniform, his body seems to be quite skinny, but insiders can tell that it was a well-trained body. What seems to be an ordinary stature revealed an stable and unmovable aura, this is the confidence that a truly strong person should have.
He is not a fool, his strength is perhaps comparable to mine…no…maybe even slightly stronger.
After guessing the gap between enemy’s strength, Akatsuki cannot help but narrowed his eyes.
“Who are you?”
“First time meeting you, Ousawa Akatsuki. I am JPN Babel school’s student president Hikami Kyouya.
Kyouya responded to Akatsuki’s question with a hearty smile.
After seeing the Kyouya’s appearance, all the staff members at the scene revealed apologetic look.
“Excuse me, sorry to bother you during the holidays to make you take a trip here personally.
“That’s okay. I already know the results of the Norum Screening, if the Screening’s results are accurate, this naturally belongs in my jurisdiction.”
“… How strange…”
“Isn’t the student president only the representative of the students, why do all the teachers on the scene seem to respect and fear him?”
“ I am not too certain, but —”
Akatsuki’s gaze move from Miu’s back to the Kyouya in front of him.
“I’ve heard that the student president’s position is held on by the strongest student in the Babel school, That said he is the current top dog here.”
At the same time, he is the strongest returnee out of all the returnees who came back from alternative world.
In short, he is the strongest Japanese student.
After the conversation between the staff members has ended, Kyouya turned around.
“Ousawa-kun, about the last topic’s performance examination, I will be your opponent. Are there any opinions?
“No, I’m fine with that.”
This is a once in a lifetime opportunity. The Babel school student president is undoubtedly the best testing stone. — Taking advantage of this opportunity and testing whether he, who obtained a powerful strength in the alternative world, could stop those two men now.
So Akatsuki and Kyouya both took a step forward.
Originally intended to keep a low profile temporarily after being admitted, this sudden incident caused Akatsuki to change his plans and directly challenge the strongest, the student president.
“—Ousawa-kun, there is no need to be that serious.”
When the distance between the two only remains a few meters, Kyouya suddenly exposed a bitter smile, as if he had seen through Akatsuki’s mind.
“This is only a examination for combat abilities, I did not mean to have a showdown with you and there is no need to. I only want to test your strengths —.”
At the moment…
From under Akatsuki’s foot, which is the sandy floor suddenly broke into a hole, a huge icicle rapid came up from the hole.
“—!”
Akatsuki hurriedly jumped backwards, and glided on the sandy floor for some distance before stopping.
“Ahhh, your reaction is not bad.”
Kyouya reveals a knowingly smile.
But the creation of his icicle made others could not laugh.
“Amazing…”
Miu’s praise came from behind and entered his ears, Akatsuki subconsciously looked up.
An icicle with a height of over five meters stood in front of his eyes, it’s weight is probably around ten tons. The ice crystal-like spikes are placed across the surface, like a mirror that reflecting the surrounding landscape. By creating such a high purity and tall icicle instantly, the practitioner’s strength is self-evident.
…As expected of the strongest Japanese student, I won’t let you down.
This way, it would be fun. Akatsuki concealed his inner excitement, on the other side of the icicle, Kyouya could not help but grin.
“Ousawa-kun, I’ve heard that you plan to take this test barehanded? So what about this, why don’t you use your prized fist and attack my icicle?”
Akatsuki was stunned for a moment.
“No wayyy right, that simple?”
“You can’t, you can’t fall for his trap!”
Miu hurriedly spoke to stop him with a serious expression.
“This is not a simple icicle, inside it contains a large amount of magic power, it’s hardness has probably been increased several times. Using your bare hands to hit the icicle will most likely cause an ending with a bone fracture.”
Kyouya shook his head.
“This, you do not have to worry about. As long as you are within the barrier, Ousawa-kun’s fist will definitely not be injured, at most it will only hurt a few days.”
“— You do not have to bother.”
With the huge opportunity in front of him, some pain does not matter much.
So Akatsuki clenched his right fist and took a posture.
“If I can crush your giant icicle in one punch—“
Akatsuki stared at the other side of the icicle.
— At that time, you will be my opponent, Hikami Kyouya.
Kyouya listened and smiled happily.
“Okay, that’s not a issue.”
“Very well, that’s a promise.”
Akatsuki’s ki begins to circulate within his body, he is preparing to use Renkan Keikikou. The stimulated ki entered his meridian and finally concentrated into Akatsuki’s right first.
The passing requirement is to crush the icicle, he cannot allow any failure.
…Okay, Let’s go.
“—!”
Akatsuki raised his right fist and violently swung it.
After a explosive noise, it is followed by a burst of shaking impacts.
Witnessing everything, Miu hurriedly closed her eyes and covered her ears with both hands. After a period of time, the surroundings calmed down, Miu then slowly opened her eyes.
“Waaa….”
Miu could not help but be shocked.
— The result was the following, Kyouya’s icicle was not crushed, not even a single crack lies on it. But the power of Akatsuki’s fist clearly shows around the icicle’s surroundings. The surrounding sand was blasted several feets, exposing the hard ground, and made it like the icicle fell down from heaven. A sight that proves the power of the iron fist, but Kyouya’s created icicle was also intact.
“Damn it, I failed!”
Akatsuki, who raised his head staring at the icicle, was angry, Miu then suddenly realized why.
… I understand now, the reason why the icicle remained intact…
Miu hurriedly rushed to Akatsuki’s side.
“Is your hand still okay?”
“Ah, no problem. You can see for yourself.”
Akatsuki swung his right hand, proving that he himself did not have any problems. His right hand did not have any broken skin, even a single spot of swelling was nowhere seen. Miu’s eyes widened, revealing an incredulous look.
“Whether the giant icicle, which could not be broken, or your fists, both are too exaggerated”
“I thought I would succeed, damn it!”
“Excellent, very excellent.”
Kyouya also generously praised him.
“With such strength, it seems like the day where you and I have a showdown will eventually occur. Okay, the entrance inspection of the two of you is finished now.”
Kyouya looked at Akatsuki, then looked at Miu, and with a face filled with smiles.
“Welcome both of you to become part of Babel school.”
Part 7
After Akatsuki and Miu left the arena, Kyouya raised his hand and lightly touched the icicle.
Only to see the huge icicle instantly shattered into sand-like fragments, becoming a mist that melts itself in the air.
Leaving the scene with only a huge meteorite crater.
The inspector also slowly walked behind Kyouya.
“We apologize for making you specially come over this time, and also…President?”
“Huh, ah, that’s okay, I did not expect that I will encounter such a fascinating thing.”
“What are you looking at…?”
The staff member walked up to Kyouya, followed his line of sight and looked. He cannot help but his face immediately turned pale.
“Thii..This….I…is?
“He really is amazing.”
Kyouya happily said while smiling.
The crater which should have the same shape as the icicle was actually crooked to one side.
Facing Kyouya side was dirt lifted well up, on the other side— that is the the direction facing Akatsuki was a slight sink into the ground. What does this phenomenon represent?
“A single fist moving an icicle, weighing a few tons, is not that simple. Maybe he really is the legendary hero.”
Also, Akatsuki angrily expressed that “he had failed”.
To judge from the literal meaning, it should mean that he did not shatter the icicle.
Akatsuki’s little actions did not manage to hide itself from Kyouya’s eyes.
Kyouya clearly noticed that Akatsuki deliberately adjust the strength of his fist, in order to avoid using excessive strength.
The condition that Kyouya had originally raise was to shatter the icicle, if there was excessive strength, the icicle will only drill open a large hole and will not shatter the icicle.
In reality, drilling a big hole on the icicle is much more difficult than shattering the icicle, but if Akatsuki did it that way, he would have lost the bet, Thus, he deliberately weakened his punch.
…This guy is really interesting.
If he went all out, my icicle should have easily been shatter or at least drilled open a large hole. The thought of a returnee who cannot use magic actually has such a powerful strength, even if this giant icicle only used ten percent of his powers to create, Kyouya could hardly hide his excitement.
“— I really want that power.”
On Kyouya’s face gradually emerged a cold, shallow smile.
Part 8
A silver brilliance of light emerged into the night skies.
The bright moon reflecting the sun’s rays, quietly lit up the dark skies.
Standing on the balcony staring at the skies, Miu could not help but feel that this night skies was as beautiful as the night skies back in Alayzard.
Babel school uses a power ranking to divide all the students from A class to E class. Miu and Akatsuki’s appeared to be highly rated at the combat test, both of them were enrolled in the highest class : B class. Normally, freshly admitted students will enter into E class, those with superior results will also only enter D class, directly entering B class is a unprecedented achievement.
…Ah!
Miu suddenly noticed a small bird. Looking carefully, it is a giant bird without any life force, and possesses steel wings. She remembered that Akatsuki mentioned that is called an airplane, a product of technology to carry people and items around. Alayzard did not have any flying contraptions, even for the country Disdia, that was well-known for their machinery, only had tanks or submarines. Just those two military weapons already caused a huge threat on the battle field, if those flying machines appeared in Alayzard, the country with such military might will definitely have the advantage. There is no guarantee that it will not overturn the balance of power within the world.
On the other side, the alternative returnees also play a role of maintaining the power difference within this world. — I really came to a completely different world.
Miu stared at the sky, thinking about her own future.
Starting from tomorrow, she is an official student of Babel school. The uniforms and textbooks are provided by the new United Nations and they will be exempted from tuition and fees. As for the living costs, Akatsuki expressed that they can use the other family member’s “card”, so there is no need to worry. Akatsuki also said that they need to find some time to bring Miu around to buy clothes and other daily necessities.
If she said that she does not have any fear, that is obviously a lie. However, Miu also found that she was gradually getting used to this world.
Looking back to the room from the balcony, Miu is still not used to the darkened room’s furnishing. The owner of this room belongs to Akatsuki’s imouto, and also the real Ousuwa Miu.
Miu sat on the bed and the mattress’s springs emitted a subtle sound.
A frame stood on the bedside table, the real Ousawa Miu was inside the frame. The face reveals an innocent smile, and was very lovable. In the photos also appeared someone who looks like Ousawa Miu’s brother, but seemingly not around Akatsuki’s age, and a looks-alike middle-aged father. A very happy and peaceful family portrait.
“….”
Miu slowly laid down on the bed, both eyes staring at the ceiling.
An unfamiliar ceiling.
“…This should be normal.”
After rolling around, everything she saw was an unfamiliar sight.
The quiet night, the unfamiliar space, a brand new world.
Miu cannot free herself, and deeply felt her loneliness.
I’m so lonely.
…Father…
She slowly closed her eyes, her heart thought about her non-existent family members, and her stolen happiness.
“…!”
Miu suddenly stood up and quietly left the room.
While carefully swallowing her heart’s negative emotions after her father’s violent death.
Go!
The target is Akatsuki’s room.
The hallway, shrouded in darkness, with a cold chill willfully flowing.
Using the moonlight from the windows and leaning on the wall, Miu continued to feel around, while advancing towards the next room.
After walking around 10 steps, Miu stood in front of Akatsuki’s room.
“…”
Slightly knocking on the room doors, as if confirming whether the person inside is awake or not.
If he is awake, he will hear the knocking sounds. There was no reaction coming from within the room, thus, Miu knocked on the door again. This time, using power much stronger, still did not receive any response.
“—”
Therefore, Miu gently turned the doorknob. After a “gacha” sound, the door slowly opened to the inside. Miu looked at the room, she still remembered the room’s interior furnishings, after all, on the first day since coming from Alayzard, this room was where she opened her eyes.
The bed’s location is in the furthest part of the room, lying in bed, Akatsuki’s figure clearly appeared.
He’s asleep.
“…”
Miu heard the sound of her swallowing. Thus, she held her breathe and crept into the room, carefully, step by step, moving in the direction of the bed.
After a while, Miu finally reached the Akatsuki’s bedside.
“…”
The moonlight from the windows shone onto Akatsuki, who was deeply asleep.
A strong muscular body, his thick bulging chest muscles covered in a thin blanket and his body curves could all be seen.
Looking at Akatsuki’s stable sleeping posture, Miu cannot help but remember the promise she made with her father.
—If a person who defeated me appears, from that point on, you should follow him and live together.
This phrase was told to Miu, when her father Galious defeated the human hero, Leon, on the day of his return. As the demon race’s leader, her father’s goal was to build a world where the demon race can live peacefully. To achieve this goal, he must defeat a lot of humans. Because the humans feared the powerful demon race, they saw the demon race as an obstacle for human race to survive.
For the demon race to continue and live, they cannot show their weakness to the humans. The clash between the two races is unavoidable, a large battle will instantly occur upon meeting. From the beginning of the ancient generations, humans and demon race’s battle has never been stopped.
Her father was an great fighter. He used his overwhelming strength to crush countless human armies, thus becoming the object of human hatred and disgust. Her father was aware of his situation more than anyone else, thus he will always remind Miu, if one day I am defeated, do not resent the humans. If you treat the humans as enemies, the resentment between the human and demon race will never end. Thus, her father always mentioned this sentence.
“I hope to be the last demon king.”
Up until now, Miu still cannot forget about the sad smile of her father. The reason why she is standing here is also due to her father’s instructions.
“But…”
…Father, didn’t you also say it?
If the human that defeated me could not be trusted—
“At that time, killing him is not a problem either…”
Miu lowered her head to stare at Akatsuki. This man, who is in deep sleep, is the culprit for killing my father, his sworn enemy, no matter what she says, she could not let that go easily.
However, Akatsuki is also a man who was trusted by her father. If his instincts told him that Akatsuki was not to be trusted, even if he was the human who defeated him, her father would not have easily entrusted his daughter to him. Akatsuki also hid the fact from his companions as well as other people’s sight and dangerously took Miu and escaped to this this world. To be honest, Akatsuki had no reason to fulfill the promise between him and his enemy, but he still tried to help them. Even though they have just met not so long ago, Miu also understood that Akatsuki is not a bad person. He and her father only fulfilled the role of the hero and demon king, both fighting bloody battles for their own ideals.
“…”
Yet, Miu could not help but remember her father’s sad smile.
Miu cannot help but bite tightly on her lower lip. How long do I have to spend, to determine whether Akatsuki is someone to be trusted?
But right now, it only takes a few seconds and you can activate magic to kill off Akatsuki.
Miu opened her palm, staring at the sleeping Akatsuki.
“—!”
She chose to suppress the negative emotions she had inside her heart.
Now is not the time, at least she still cannot conclude whether Akatsuki is someone to be trusted. If she rashly killed Akatsuki, she would have undoubtedly betrayed her father’s last words.
“I will stay by your side and properly observe you.”
Miu muttered, while slowly gripping her hand.
Only to find that her wrist was grabbed.
After recovering, Miu had already been thrown into the sky.
The ceiling, in front of her eyes, rotated and her body spun a full circle. Miu, falling straight down, landed on the back and was gently caught by the mattress’ springiness.
“Ah—”
Miu said surprisingly. Akatsuki’s burly body was covered on top of Miu, the two people’s eyes were in close proximity.
— Was he aware of my murderous intent?
An icy gaze made Miu felt a cold chill behind, at the same time, she felt that for remorse for her ill-thought. Miu wholeheartedly wanted to kill Akatsuki, but she did not think that she may die in Akatsuki’s hand.
— I’ll die. The weight of the despair made Miu could not breathe, Akatsuki’s sharp eyes made Miu feel that she was in an igloo, and was unable to talk.
At that moment, an unbelievable scene appeared in front of her eyes.
“….Haaa.”
On Akatsuki’s face appeared a thin smile.
“—Huh?”
A smile without any murderous intent removed Miu’s inner tension.
… Is he willing to let me go?
Miu felt relieved and subconsciously pursed her lips.
At that moment…
“Chuuuu—”
Akatsuki suddenly held tightly on Miu.
“Huh…Whoa…Wa…Ahhhhhhhh—!”
Miu hurriedly looked away and avoid Akatsuki’s kiss.
What is he trying to do? Miu cannot help but shake. Is he trying to humiliate me first before killing me? But the Akatsuki who failed to kiss her became very happy.
“Shy aren’t you? Presumably, it must be your first? Rest assured, I will be very gently, you cutie.”
“Cu…Cutie? Wha…What are you talking about?”
At this moment, Miu finally discovered that Akatsuki’s narrow eyes wasn’t looking at her.
…N…no way…, It can’t be…?
Miu opened her eyes in astonishment and looked carefully at the Akatsuki in front of her. This time, Akatsuki’s second sentence confirmed her suspicions.
“So cute…What is your name?”
“Oh god…!”
Miu nearly fainted on scene. That’s right, Akatsuki was sleepwalking.
With a flushed face, Miu anxiously tried to slide down from the bed, but her body was held tightly by Akatsuki’s physically strong arm, she could not even move a bit.
At that moment, Miu had a sudden thought that flash within her mind.
The legendary rogue hero is a hopelessly big pervert.
Miu stopped and thought carefully about what it means to be pushed down on a bed in the middle of the night.
…Could it be what was in danger is not my life, but my virginity…?
This can’t even be used as a joke.
“Waaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh—! No, noooooo! You misunderstood, I did not mean this!”
Miu desperately struggled, but this movement made Akatsuki feel even more satisfied.
“A female who comes over by herself, isn’t she making herself clear already? You don’t have to be shy now, be honest with yourself.”
“I am being very honest, okay? — Stop! Don’t take of my clothes!”
Miu tried to use a punch to awaken Akatsuki, but Aktsuki easily avoid it. Akatsuki’s two hands also took the opportunity when Miu was defenseless and occupied Miu’s pajamas. Miu was currently wearing Akatsuki’s imouto’s pajamas, the button in front of her chest are not buttoned, exposing a deep cleavage. As a result, the buttons that were barely fasten was instantly captured by Akatsuki, completely liberating Miu’s beautiful boobs.
Miu screamed and covered her chest with her two hands, while subconsciously shrinking her body. Akatsuki did not lose this opportunity and immediately took advantage of the moment when Miu shrinks back and stripped down her lower pajamas. Miu’s defense was completely broken, the only thing left was her panties.
…No…Nooooooo → I must quickly think of a plan…!
Miu’s brain furiously turned, she finally thought of a way to regain Akatsuki’s senses.
This idea really is good.
She screamed hysterically:
“i…I…I am your imouto, Oni-chan!”
“—”
Blurting out the title for the first time, she successfully stopped Akatsuki’s actions.
However, at the next second—
“Imouto? Don’t play around.”
On Akatsuki’s face suddenly appeared a hint of a sad smile.
“— my imouto had already died.”
“…What?”
At that moment, Miu suddenly had an illusion of time stopping, she did not know how to interpret that sentence’s meaning.
However when Miu was pondering about the meaning, Akatsuki’s two hands attacked her chest.
“Ahhhhhh—!”
Miu realized she was in trouble, but unfortunately was a step too late. The soft plump boobs were completely defenseless, Akatsuki fingertips entered them as if it was a soft and smooth treasure.
“No,nooo, don’t doo this—Ahhhhhh!”
Miu desperately struggled, both feet kept kicking nonstop, but Akatsuki only moved swiftly and easily overcame Miu’s counterattack.
Once Miu noticed that something was wrong, Akatsuki had already wrapped his hands around her from behind. Akatsuki’s arm drill his way from underneath Miu’s arms and gently lifted Miu’s two valleys.
The desperate and anxious Miu tried to escape from Akatsuki’s grip, but somehow her body did not have any strength, she could only watch as her two valleys, under Akatsuki’s grope, constantly change their shape.
“Ahhhhhh….”
A feeling of pleasure she had not experienced before came and paralyzed her hurt, Miu felt slightly dizzy, and clearly understand that her heartbeat gradually accelerated.
…Thinking about it, This man is…!
With a hazy consciousness, Miu thought about Akatsuki’s technique to control the body. Inside of Akatsuki lies a supreme technique, Renkan Keikikou, his martial arts is perhaps even stronger than her father. Renkan Keikikou can manipulate a person’s inner ki and even have the effects of sharpening the senses.
The suffocating pleasure flows into her body, her hands and legs all soften and Miu falls down backwards. Her entire weight is pushed onto Akatsuki’s chest.
The indoor temperature is not too low, but the burning hot body felt a cold chill. Miu shivered, then noticed the changes in her body.
…Ahhhh…my body is all pink.
Under the pale moonlight, her flushed body made Miu swallowed her saliva. Miu was slightly shocked, even the saliva slowly trickling down her body through her stomach made her feel enchanted. With the gradually accelerating heartbeat, luscious sweet pleasure came in great waves over and over again.
It is as if she could even feel the blood flow in her blood vessels.
…No…..I can’t…
A strong sense of shame nearly made Miu’s brain boiled up. But she still hypnotized herself in her heart, believing that she could keep the last vestiges of her sanity.
At this moment…
“—Ah!”
Suddenly, the body had an unexpected change.
“Ah, ahhh ahhhh….?
The barely tolerable pleasure suddenly expanded rapidly.
“…This…what is this…?”
The change came very sudden, as if the sweet pleasure rushed through everywhere, and almost engulfed Miu’s sanity. Her upper and lower body’s pores expanding, rapidly warming her organs and stealing her body’s awareness. Miu subconsciously step and her messy hair danced in the skies.
With her body losing strength, she could not help but keep twitching. Once she saw that she was about to lose balance, Miu randomly grabbed something from the side.
As her body slightly startled, her right hand unconsciously toss the thing forward.
—A muffled sound entered her ears, as if she hit something.
Part 9
“Tha….That was dangerous….”
Miu’s shoulder constantly shuddered as she constantly try to gasp for breathe.
The pale moonlight shone on the bed, there Miu ,wrapped in a thin blanket, stared at the unconscious Akatsuki, her hand held tightly to the man-made marbled alarm clock. Looks like the during the critical moment, the alarm clock assisted in her escape and saved the day. Although she almost change her decision and avenge her father, but the situation earlier was really urgent.
“…He should not have died, right?”
Miu gingerly poked Akatsuki’s cheek.
“Mmmm….”
Akatsuki’s reaction made Miu feel relieved, and hurriedly slide down softly from the bed. After she picked up her pajamas, she immediately rushed and left Akatsuki’s room. Gently closing the door, Miu sighed. She should not take tonight’s sudden event seriously; after all, Akatsuki was sleepwalking, once he wakes up, he should have no memories. And —
…Apparently, his imouto has already died.
Akatsuki should not use his the death of her own imouto as a joke. His face had a sorrow expressions, it did not look like a lie either, so she should have found out the truth, which she should not have known, by the unfortunate events.
“…Good night.”
Miu muttered to herself. Tommorow, she will have to go to school. It will be her very first experience. If he was still alive — No, if he really is protecting me in heaven…
…I wonder if my father would be happy for me?
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