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Nanana’s Buried Treasure Volume 5 Chapter 4.3

「The one who won the game last time was Kasumi Konjyou, the first President of the Adventure Club. 」

「Yeah. 」

The nurse in black ‘tsk’s after hearing Isshin’s story so far.

「In other words, this event happened because you found a 《contradiction》 and tapped into it. 」

「And as a result, I was stabbed. By Saki Yoshino-san, who is the contradiction. 」

The nurse in black nodded to acknowledge the intent to speak the truth.

「I see. I understand the story. I have one more question then. 」

「What is it? 」

「Why are you protecting Yun? 」

「What do you mean? 」

「I’m asking why you aren’t suing Yun for stabbing you. 」

The nurse in black seemed to have a complete grasp of the situation. It made Isshin break out in a cold sweat. Isshin pauses for a bit, then speaks quietly.

「It’s like an atonement. 」

「Atonement huh? 」

「I am truly remorseful that I put a heavy burden on Yoshino-san by asking her even if it was unintentionally. I honestly didn’t expect that to happen. 」

The nurse in black looked down and nodded, 「I see. 」

「That’s how it is Tetsu. Are you satisfied now? 」

「….」

Isshin turned his attention to Tetsu, who was silently glaring at him.

「Oh, this guy. He thought Yun’s disappearance was because of you, so he came here today to cut you. Seriously. 」

He involuntarily braces himself. Tetsu takes a deep breath to calm his anger and quietly speaks his mind.

「I could hear he was truthful about what happened to Yun. That is enough. 」

「It’s true, samurai don’t lie. 」

「Yes, Yun won’t come back to us even if I cut you up here. 」

「All right, then your journey for revenge is over. 」

I am deeply relieved at that verdict. With that in mind, Kira sat down on the bed after listening to the story, and gives me a big hug.

「Wow Yuiga-kun, aren’t you nice? If it was me and someone stabbed me, I would have beat them half to death. 」

「No no, I was just doing what anyone would…」

「Kukuku, Ahhahaha. 」

Everyone is startled by the sudden laughter.

「What’s wrong elder sister? 」

「Nothing, I just thought this farce was so interesting to watch. 」

The other three were confused by the nurse in black who kept laughing.

「What do you mean elder sister? 」

「Congratulations Tetsu, Kira. You’ve been deceived, idiots! There’s no way this guy is so extraordinary! 」

「Eh? 」

「This guy is trying to keep Yun’s incident under wraps because he didn’t want as many challengers to know that the 《game》 was going to be held. That’s why he tried to cover up his being stabbed. If it became a well known incident, there would be people like us who would notice that the 《game》 is being held. 」

「! 」

The nurse in black’s single eye pierces through the hardened expression.

「If the number of participants in the 《game》 decreases, the probability that you will survive will increase. I see, your idea is a good plan. 」

The words of the nurse in black in front of him accurately gouged out Isshin’s heart. At the same time, it also engraves the fear of how much they have figured out about his plan. He feels that the complexity of his heart has just been exposed.

「Elder Sister, what is with this guy…?」

「I don’t feel sorry for Yun in the slightest. I’m only trying to get things in my advantage. At best I think of her as a pawn in my own personal agenda. 」

I see Tetsu’s face turn red.

「Shit, I won’t allow it! 」

Tetsu gripped the scabbard of the sword peeking out of the bag he held in his hand. It was the nurse in black who stopped Tetsu.

「Oi, Tetsu. Did you forget what you just said? Isn’t your revenge over? 」

「But Elder Sister! 」

「You said you would forgive him. So release your sword. Those were the words of a samurai. 」

「But! 」

「Shut up! 」

「…..」

「Why do you think this happened? It’s because you misjudged his honesty. Whose fault is that? It’s no one’s fault but yourself. 」

「…..shit. 」

「If you regret it, then never forget this. Use it for next time. Next time see the truth with your own eyes and you won’t be deceived again. 」

Tetsu relaxes his grip and bows down.

On the other hand, I had a different reaction…

「Kira really loves Yuiga-kun. 」

The nurse in black gives Kira a look of dismay as she looks into his eyes.

「Is it all right with that cool look on your face? 」

「Elder Sister, Yuiga-kun isn’t just cool. He’s also a very kind person. Kira was once saved by him. 」

「And now, here we are.」

「Girls always fall in love with bad guys. 」

Are you drunk?

The nurse in black stood up from her chair.

「Well it looks like our guests are about to arrive, so let’s get out of here guys. 」

「Oh wait. 」

The nurse in black smirks at Isshin, who unintentionally stopped her by making an excuse.

「Don’t get me wrong, I’m actually complimenting you. You are able to sacrifice everything for what you want. That’s a great thing. 」

「T.. that’s great? 」

「Will everyone be happy? Not a chance. What can the scumbags who fantasize about such an impossible task and call those who don’t worry about it ‘evil’ accomplish? They can’t do a thing. They can’t accomplish anything. But for YOU it’s different. You are willing to give up something to get what you want. Only someone who has that kind of determination can get what they want.「

「…」

Isshin was confused by the nurse in black’s compliment.

「As a reward for obediently answering the nurse in black’s question, I will ask the police to withdraw from this matter. 」

「The bastard who runs this island is a perfectionist and he wants to build the perfect system to keep it that way. But no matter how perfect the system is, it is run and used by greedy people. There are always ways. 」

Laughing while saying that the nurse in black takes a card from her pocket and throws it at Isshin’s bed saying ‘Here you go’. It is a blank card, there is nothing on it.

「It has my contact information. Call me whenever you feel like it. 」

With only that left behind, the nurse in black left Isshin’s room with Tetsu glaring and Kira who waved with a smile and said ‘See you later Yuiga-kun’

Left alone, Isshin picks up the card that was tossed at him. Then he shuddered.

The pure white card gradually turned black where it was touched. Before long the card turned black all over leaving the words ‘Kurosu Sansa’ and a phone number. It was as if the dark feelings inside him had transferred to the card.

A few minutes later three visitors appeared in Isshin’s hospital room.

「This is team B. It looks like the target has already left. 」

It is a group of armed men. Isshin knows exactly who they are. The Nanaejima Comprehensive Security Service. It is a private army that protects this island.

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「There she is, that suspicious nurse wearing a black uniform! 」

The soldiers spot Sansa and the others heading for the back door. They point at them and shout as they chase.

「It’s funny, it should have been the perfect disguise. How did they figure it out? 」, Sansa says as she tilts her head. Really it’s self-explanatory though.

「Elder sister, these cloths… I think they stand out too much. Why are we wearing these kinds of cloths? 」

「Come on Tetsu. Don’t you know anything? It’s because I wanted to try it out. 」

Tetsu could only look on in dismay at this chest-thumping free-spirited woman.

「Weren’t you afraid? 」

「Afraid of being found? Afraid of standing out? I don’t care. I am who I am because I do what I want. This is me. You have a problem with that? 」

「Elder Sister, I’m excited! 」

In contrast to Tetsu, Kira clapped her hands and showing and expression of joy.

「Elder sister, I think you are saying the wrong thing. 」

「You’re still a skinny bastard Tetsu. That’s why Yun hates you. 」

「Eh!? 」

「You shouldn’t tell Tetsu-kun the truth like that Elder Sister. He’s a pure person. He’ll get hurt. 」

With even Kira saying such things so blatantly Tetsu becomes uneasy.

「I..is that honestly true? 」

Tetsu starts flailing about. The two who were teasing him burst out in laughter.

「It’s a joke. Just kidding. 」

「Don’t worry, you’re safe Tetsu-kun」

Tetsu feels a wave of relief.

「I mean, frankly I don’t know how. 」

「And I don’t even care. 」

These two are just irresponsible. In his heart Tetsu tenses with anger. The target that he will unleash this anger upon is two armed men charging towards him with their batons raised.

Tetsu lowered his body and grasped the hilt of the sword at his waist, pulling it away from his hand.

「Kuh!」 「Guh! 」

Tetsu slashes so accurately that he cuts through the gaps in the body armor of his opponents. The men roll to the floor groaning.