Chapter 47

47th story Let’s Wake up from the Dream

[Oi, that guy got done in at last.]

[I heard the moving dungeon [[The Huge Rockman of Kulikala] that was said to be nigh impregnable was captured.]

In every place one goes, this is the center of gossip in the town.

Ultra A-rank dungeon, [[The Huge Rockman of Kulikala]]. S ranked adventurershad gathered together for the challenge, and they had all failed. And the enormous dungeon was naturally captured by just Kazane and me.

[Everyone, it looks like you are talking about us~] (Tiara)

[Fuun~, we don’t exactly do it for the fame, though, right?] (Kazane)

So proclaimed Kazane, but I was filled with a prideful feeling — the reason being that this wasnt some small fame. I, Tiara Tsurugu Tsuwara, am now being talked about as Kazane’s partner by everyone.] (Tiara)

[Zinray-san had some back pain, and Yumika is tending to him. I wonder if it was bad to not wait for them and accidentally capture this dungeon.] (Kazane)

[Both of them will surely be amazed and surprised.] (Tiara)

Such a situation comes to my mind. It’s unfortunate for the two of them, but only this time, let’s be a little boastful.

[Hmmm, I guess it alright.] (Kazane)

[Eeh~, Kazane. Right now, let’s rejoice at the complete capture of this Ultra A-rank dungeon~] (Tiara)

[You are right. It’s been 3 years together with Tiara by now. Compared to those early days, you really have become strong, having travelled to various places, ne.] (Kazane)

Thinking back on the several places on the continent and their continuous travelling, today is the day I return home to my own country, Tsuwara Kingdom.

It’s been 3 years since the kidnapping incident, and I had splendidly defeated Blair and embarked on a trip with Kazane.

So time went on. Surpassing all other adventurers, I finally obtained that feeling of being at Kazane’s side. And I have decided to inform my father of this feeling.

[Ne, Kazane….] (Tiara)

[What is?] (Kazane)

[I’m really glad to have met you!] (Tiara)

[Me as well.] Such replied Kazane, smiling brightly.

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(IcedTea: mllhild has informed me that there is not line break here since it’s a series of different dream sequences flowing into one another. I will mark if off anyway.)

Father gave me such praise when I returned to the royal castle.

[You have done great, Tiara. I’m proud that my own daughter has become such an adult] (Alduin)

Mother also smiled. It seem that she reconciliated with Father. This is really wonderful. (IcedTea: Summarizing mllhild’s comment: where was the mom before………..)

[Um, Mother, Father. I’m truly–] (Tiara)

Just then, Grandfather came calling out to me.

[Happy, is it, dear Tiara?] (King Mefirs)

[Um, grandfather…] (Tiara)

I told grandfather my honest feelings (about Kazane).

[Is that so….] But grandfather made a sorrowful face as he looked at me.

I wonder what is wrong?

[Grandfather, did something sad happen?] (Tiara)

The me right here right now is different from me in the past. I can put an end to Grandfather’s sorrows. Right! Together with Kazane, anything certainly is possible.

[Ah, there is. My beloved granddaughter is always crying. She is always crying, always crying alone.] (King Mefirs)

That is such a sad thing. Maybe it is about prince Shelkin’s daugther Yui? I wonder if she is likely worrying about Grandfather?

[No, it’s not that. Having to part from something she cherished is sad. Therefore, she continues to cry.] (King Mefirs)

This is a awfully sad story, ne. Right, Kazane?

[It is, ne. If Tiara wasn’t here anymore, I would also be sad.] (Kazane)

Yeah, me too, Kazane.

[Kazane, Kazane it is. Then what is this thing outside the window, Tiara?] (King Mefirs)

Grandfather pointed outside the window.[Ara?]

There, covered in wounds, was the frenetically shouting figure of Kazane.

[Isn’t that your Kazane over there?] (King Mefirs)

No, Grandfather. My Kazane is smiling right besides me.

[Un, that is right, ne.] (Kazane)

To Kazane’s reply, Grandfather made an even more sorrowful face. I wonder what is wrong?

[……The fact is that the demon killed me.]

Ara ara, what a odd thing to say. Grandfather is right there.

[And he had an eye on you. The fact that you were alone, crying, was probably convenient.] (King Mefirs)

Please cease, Grandfather. Everything that happened before then isn’t a happy story.

[You became half-crazed upon seeing my corpse. There is no easier place than a crack in the heart for a demon to settle. You were easily entranced.] (King Mefirs)

No, no, this is wrong.

[Can’t you hear her voice? I can hear it.] (King Mefirs)

Voice? No. From nowhere is there a voice calling me.

[This girl keeps on calling you. If you stay like this, you will end up dying, and she will weep.] (King Mefirs)

Kazane is not crying. She is at my side.

[This girl drove the demon away. It is thanks to her that my soul came here.] (King Mefirs)

Grandfather is right here. Father and Mother are also right here.

[It is fact is that you cried alone. My granddaughter, all alone, is stuck in a happy dream, all the while knowing that it is a lie. Only able to cling onto the dream, she failed to stop the deception of the demon.] (King Mefirs)

No, No.

[But is this alright? You are — This girl is struggling to rescue you. She is probably truly trying to save you from yourself.] (King Mefirs)

Yeah, after all, Kazane always comes to save me.

[However, is this all right with you? Is only being rescued enough for you?] (King Mefirs)

Kazane is my prince. Absolutely, she comes to save me. This is a exceedingly lovely thing.

[………And yet, why does this feel so unpleasant…..] (Tiara)

I became aware of this feeling while running together through the plains, after enjoying th warrmth of snuggling close at that inn.

[….And because I wanted to be besides Kazane…….to be next to this girl became my only desire…..] (Tiara)

{{I also want to be together! Traveling together with Tiara!!}} (Kazane)

I feel like the voice has reached me.

(IcedTea: SO………mllhild asked me to remove his TLer comments, but I’ll sum it up…….he really hates most of this chapter, cause of how it portrays Tiara…sure it’s a dream sequence, but yeah……. There were ALOT of comments….here is just a taste: “mllhild: Oh, I hated this chapter the first time I read it. Was in part the reason why I almost dropped this some months ago”………I myself…….will withhold judgement….)

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Post Chapter Chat:

Kazane: [This time, it was within Tiara’s inner world, so we had little presence.]

Yumika: [Well, this is alright, but hey, the indestructible futon is too mighty. Like defending against the flames of the Blaze…]

Kazane: [Yumika is an idiot. It is indestructible, so of course it can’t burn.]

Yumika: [Please have some doubts about this supposed indestructiveness…..]

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Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

Title: Ogre Killer Princess, Shamed Girl (Yumika), Leaking Girl (Yumika)

Equipment: Cane [“White Blaze”], Two Handed Sword [“Black Fang”], Leather Jacket, Metal Gauntlet, Plain Clothes, Leather Trouser, Berserk Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak (and Futons), Pouch, Crimson Saint Casket, Legendary Spirit Summoning Ring, Infinite Key.

Level : 20

Vitality : 70

Magic Power : 114+300

Strength : 27

Agility : 22

Endurance : 16

Wisdom : 27

Dexterity : 19

Spell : [Fly] [Torch] [Fire] [Heal]

Skill : [Goblin Language] [Night Vision] [Crushing Blow] [Dog’s Sense of Smell] [Golem Maker] [Rush] [Fire Principle: Second Chapter] [Healing Principle: Second chapter] [Air Jump] [Killing Leg] [Fear Voice] [Invisible] [Tiger Eye]