High School Hack and Slash Chapter 72 Part 3
「That’s how it is. You don’t have to hide it at this point. I know that you are one of the『Seven Deadly Sins (Seven Sins)』.」
I get the feeling that I’m being subjected to some sorts of misunderstanding here.
However, before I can say anything, I get held back by eyes that seem to see right through everything.
「The classes that bear the name of the seven original sins of『Greed』, 『Envy』, 『Wrath』, 『Pride』, 『Sloth』, 『Lust』, and『Gluttony』 are called the transcendent (Over-Irregular) classes, which surpass the out of the norm (Irregular) classes.」
I see, that’s an informative talk.
But then again, as expected I have no recollection of such a thing.
I mean, there’s no such thing as these seven transcendent classes whatnot on my class display.
If I remember it correctly, I do get the feeling that there was『Original Sin of Gluttony』 on Doggy-senpai’s class.
「The Seven Sins are classes that grant very powerful power, but they have the characteristic where for some reason, those who obtain them are always limited to only one person per class. But you see, the members of Seven Sins change frequently. Why do you think that is?」
Alright, this is a chance to explain myself, so let’s clear up the misunderstanding.
「Yes. It’s because they get out of control (overload) and end up ruining themselves.」
The stance of turning a deaf ear.
Oftentimes in cases like this, shutting up and listening to it will let it end faster.
「Asura-chan, who has ended up acquiring the Deadly Sin of Gluttony, would also end up being swallowed up by her karma in the not-too-distant future, or so she was supposed to be. I think the two of you are supporting and stabilizing each other. That’s why, I guess it’s thanks to you, Touma-kun. That she has come to be able to laugh like that again. I’m sure the current Asura-chan will be fine….」
「Kaoru-senpai.」
His profile is showing a way too clear archaic smile.
He’s not a Buddha statue, so such a smile is not that good on him.
「I won’t ask you to support her for free. Be that as it may be, Asura-chan is also a cute girl, you know? Why don’t you add her to your harem?」
For sure, that’s not my role.
If there is someone you hold dear and someone who holds you dear, it is overly tactless of an act to lay a hand on them.
That’s why, for sure, that’s not my role.
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「Well then, we’re going home~!」
The energetic Doggy-senpai is carrying a backpack and furoshiki filled to the brim with delicious food.
She seems to be not interested in treasures or magic items.
「To treat such a splendid base as a disposable, what a waste-kon.」
Fox Hood-san looks up at the interception base with a tinge of regret, but there is no problem, it seems.
When I asked Yuki-chan, as I’ve come to be unable to use the Item Box from around this morning, I received a mysterious reply of it being temporarily closed due to there being contradiction rising.
And that the interception base and tomatoes seem to be fine even if we leave them as they are.
Leaving the base aside, the bio-weapons that have evolved from a pitching machine to a mortar should just be eradicated.
「… about time? …」
The half-eyed Pattsun-senpai, still holding the flailing Doll-kun in her arms, asks me.
He looks like he doesn’t want to, but by any chance, is she intending to take him home, I wonder?
「I don’t wish to go home-degozaru.」
「It was a life where I could stay up late, sleep in late, and all I wanted to do was laze around while eating delicious meal made by Kurumi-chan and the other….」
「I don’t want to go back to the academy~.」
Most of the members of Black Honey are hopeless people.
I think everyone went through a rather harsh experience, but as expected the Senpais are mentally tough.
There’s even a theory stating that the members who were down were simply asleep.
「We got a lot of precious rare materials, didn’t we~.」
「I suppose we’ll be able to make variety of items again.」
「With this, I’ll proceed with the development of the multi-legged-walk-style armored vehicle~.」
「I’m thinking of propagating those babies’ seedlings in the dorm’s vegetable garden, too.」
I’ve taken care of all the bulky materials, so what Mikan-senpai and the others are carrying are only the rare items that need to be handled with care.
Akehi-senpai is casually trying to bring out hazardous materials, so I hope she would perish the thought.
「How should I put it, all I felt was pain, though.」
「Isn’t that only a matter of course? I never thought you’d do it for real.」
「That served as a good training, didn’t it?」
「You’re right. Now I know that I can still become even stronger.」
「Yeah, let’s do some training again once we get back!」
Tetsuro-senpai naturally hits it off with the muscle brain group.
The countdown displayed in the corner of my vision is now less than three minutes.
「What’s wrong?」
Instead of me, who is being held back by Shizuka in a hold as if she were clinging to a hug pillow, I’ve asked Miharu and Natsumi to go get Doggy-senpai.
Doggy-senpai, who is promptly laying her hand on the souvenirs, tilts her head slightly and wags her tail.
「Doggy-senpai…. I think it’s okay to be selfish.」
「Hmm?」
A question mark is floating on top of the head of the Doggy-senpai who tilts her head to the other side.
I’ve been struggling to figure out what I should say, but as someone who is poor at talking, I can’t explain it well.
I’m trying to tell her in a simpler manner that it is okay to be greedy, to say that she wants what she wants.
I can’t be the one to do it.
「Err, I don’t know what you’re talking about.」
Doggy-senpai ends up making a troubled face.
Originally, it’s probably not within my rights to interfere, but if we go back as is, I’m sure Doggy-senpai will end up regretting it.
That’s why, that’s not mine, but Doggy-senpai’s role.
Soft, pale grains of light emerge from beneath our feet.
The phosphorescent lights that buoyantly float and flutter about all over the place dye the world a faint color.
The world is losing its shape as if its reality were fading away.
It is an ephemeral but fantastic scene of demise.
「Asura-chan.」
As if taking a step back from the bustling crowd of us, Lady Guy-senpai, who has been gently watching over us, floats a smile.
As if blending into the fading world, his presence is becoming transparent.
「… Kaoru-chan?」
「Asura-chan… it’s been fun up until now. Thank you.」
「What’s wrong? Kaoru-chan. Saying such a goodbye-like….」
Kaoru-senpai, making a slightly troubled look on his face, shakes his head.
「Don’t eat too much, okay. You are also a girl, after all, Asura-chan. Don’t shoulder everything by yourself, when you are in trouble, you should talk to everyone. They will definitely help you. Please don’t forget to smile and…. be happy.」
「I don’t know what you’re talking about…. You are also going home together with us, Kaoru-chan. Go home together, and have delicious food together like we always do….」
*Whizz, whizz* Unlike the members who are returning along with the sound of the air faintly rumbling, as if fading, as if collapsing, the figure of Kaoru-senpai is becoming vague.
「Ah… no, Kaoru-chan …!」
*Whi* A circular formation effect appears under Doggy-senpai’s feet as well.
Not good, it’s still too early.
Doll-kun, escaping from the arms of Pattsun-senpai who disappears along with a cry of「Ah」, launches a drop-kick at Doggy-senpai’s back.
Kaoru-senpai reflexively catches Doggy-senpai, who is about to fall forward.
「No, no, no! You have to be with me, Kaoru-chan. We’ll be together forever and ever!」
「Asura, chan….Yes, you’re right. I’ll always be by your side….」
A faint sound *whizz* echoes, and the figures of the two disappear.
In the dazzling white world, before I knew it I’m no longer able to see the figure of anyone.
Or so I thought, there’s Shizuka-san at my back, clinging to me with guts.
Effects are whizzing laudably beneath our feet.
As I don’t account for the Doll-kun, who is crossing his arms with a smug look on his face, from the start.
But well, I’ll admit it.
The creepy Doll-kun (Enkidu) did a good job.
The kneeling Doll-kun puts his hand on his chest like a worshiping knight.
It totally doesn’t suit him.
Leaving aside Doll-kun, who receives a shock and goes gloom, I guess it’s about time for us to go back, too.
It was a good struggle this time as well.
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