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Nanana’s Buried Treasure Volume 6 Chapter 5.2

「This is a hypothetical story. Let’s say that, looking at the current state affairs, that Nanana Ryugajou has taken on all the ancient ruins in the world and obtained all the hidden treasures that lie deep within them… And there shouldn’t be any way that that’s possible, even I don’t think so… But if that’s the case, how on earth could they do such a thing? The Kornahl family has a 500 year history, and yet the treasures we have acquired are only a fraction of what the world has to offer, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. If all of them were taken in 3 years by a girl, you would have to say she is a monster.」

「I see. That’s definitely a monster.」

I don’t think she’s all that bad because she’s just always at home eating pudding, but when I think of what Nanana-chan did when she was alive, it’s nothing short of outrageous.

「It’s been over 10 years since the person in question died, but I thought that maybe some of Nanana Ryugajou’s treasures would be here on Nanaejima. I came to this island on my own, and found a trove of treasures beyond my imagination, the treasures of past centuries known as the Nanana collection.」

「Hmmm, so that’s how it happened. Even so, you were able to get in under a fake name. This island has a very high level of security though right?」

「Ah, yeah that’s why it was so hard. Do you know the Three Skulls? My father knows the boss there, and somehow got her to go along with it.」

That sounds like Batako-san, doesn’t it.

「Well either way, you’re lucky you got in.」

「You’ve got to be kidding me. Do you know how much we paid her? And I was the only one allowed in. No other members of our family were allowed in.」

「Are the members of your family all old men instead of students?」

「Of course. They are the excellent staff that make up our family.」

「Uh-huh…「

Yeah, that’s because Haruto is a student though. If he wanted to study abroad, he would have been admitted normally for free without any problems. In other words, Haruto’s family was just fleeced for a lot of money from Batako-san. As usual, Batako-san is such a villainess.

「At any rate, if I fail to produce results, we will go bankrupt. I cannot let our family tradition end here.」

Haruto’s fighting spirit is burning. He is proud of his family, the completely opposite of a disowned bastard like me. Geez Batako-san, how much did you take from them?

「So how did you end up with Nishi-san and the others?」

「I was just going with the flow. It’s a nice community and the ladies are cute.」

「Womanizer.」

「Also all of Taisei’s Nanana collection were very attractive.」

「Then, could that mean…「

「Oh, I’ll take them all some day.」

I thought so.

「Won’t you feel guilty about that?」

「What are you talking about Juugo? How could I be a thief if I felt guilty?」

「I guess that’s right.」

I was an idiot to ask such a question to a thief.

「By the way, I heard from Taisei and the others that you turned down Asumi’s invitation.」

「You know that much?」

「Because you’re using your real name.」

「A man who is confident in his way of life wouldn’t use an alias.」

「And why did you say no?」

「There’s been some things that have happened.」

「Hmph, and what is that?」

「I’m not at liberty to say.」

When I shut him down flatly, Haruto gives a bitter smile.

「Well I’ll leave it at that for now. I’m also busy playing in the 《game》.」

「By the way, how many coins do you have now?」

「Nine coins.」

「That’s fair.」

「I have a good Nanana collection as well.」

「I’m jealous.」

As expected, the Nanana collection items owned by Nishi’s community are top tier.

「Oh yeah Juugo. Lastly, The great detective that Asumi and the others were talking about is the same one you were talking about right?」

「Well she’s the only person I know that calls herself that.」

「Oh, I see. Is that Juugo’s lady?」

「It’s a rivalry of one sort or another.」

「Hmmm, I guess I can take a run at her then.」

I let out a sigh of disgust at Haruto’s smirk.

「Hey hey, watch what you say to her. She has a bad temper.」

「That’s not something you should say while grabbing someone by the chest and screaming at them.」

「…oh, erm. Excuse me.」

I let go of Haruto and apologized.

「Apparently she’s your favorite Juugo.」

「You’re joking.」

「Don’t worry, I don’t like that kind of woman. There are no good detectives out there.」

I agree with Haruto’s opinion, which was said like a curse.

But Haruto. If that’s what you think, then why do you need to tell me?

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「Hmmmm, it’s farther than I thought.」

Having acquired the target number of coins, Tensai is walking towards the castle in the center of Sevensland to clear the first stage.

「Miss! Compete with me, Senaka!」

However, this bright voice from behind startles her. It is a foreigner with a very refreshing smile running towards her, waving cheerfully.

She recognized the foreigner. If she recalls correctly, it was a foreigner who was with Asumi Nishi and that group from the 7th High School community.

The foreigner who had caught up with her tries to go around her and get in front of her with his sparkling eyes.

「Hello, my name is Haruto and I am one of Asumi’s friends. You are a famous detective no doubt.」

「Of course, I am Tensai Ikkyuu the great detective.」

Tensai gives this immediate response.

「Oh, I knew it. Of course you are a great detective. It’s your aura, your aura.」

「Hahaa, that’s exactly right.」

Getting a moral boost from a strange foreigner has made Tensai even more unbearable.

「Yeah, that’s right. I would love to compete with such a great detective. I want to have a match against the world’s best detective!」

「Nooo, that’s a bit of an exaggeration.」

Haruto bowed his head at the extremely happy looking Tensai.

「Please detective-san. Battle with me.」

「However Haruto. Unfortunately I’ve already earned 10 coins. There’s no point for me to battle anymore.」

「Exactly 10 coins?」

「No, I have 13.」

「Then, how about a battle where you bet those 3 coins?」

「Just my extra coins huh?」

「Yes, I really want to go to the second stage too. That’s why I want the coins so badly.」

「Stop now. I don’t know how many coins you have, but if you battle me you’ll only lose those 3 coins.」

Haruto grinned as Tensai was looking down at him.

Ah, don’t worry about that. I will definitely win.」

「….what?」

「Detective, I said I’ll never lose.」

Haruto’s eyes narrow as he smiles and declares victory.

「Uh-huh.」

「Actually, I am from a family that hates detectives to death. In fact I’m even annoyed by anyone who calls themselves a ‘great detective’.」

Then Haruto’s smile turns into an evil grin.

「Hmph, then that means you are picking a fight with me?」

「I guess it took you awhile to notice. And you call yourself a detective? Seriously, that’s hilarious.」

Tensai and Haruto glare at each other.

「Yo, leave it at that.」

That’s when I heard a voice.

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「Yo, leave it at that.」

I was secretly following Haruto and couldn’t help but to interrupt the tense situation.

「Hey Juugo. Don’t interfere.」

「No, well I mean yes but…「

Listening to me and Haruto, Tensai glared at me.

「What Juugo, is this Englishman a friend of yours?」

「Well, sort of.」

「Hmph, so you are someone who’s on Juugo’s side?」

Tensai says something I can’t understand. I mean, what is my side? The dark side?

「So Juugo, is this Englishman better than you?」

「No, I’m better.」

Haruto couldn’t stay silent after I answered immediately.

「Don’t listen to him, Sanshita. You should learn to respect your elders.」

「What’s up with you Englishman? You can speak Japanese fluently, can’t you?」

「Ooops I started speaking naturally. You-chan, Japanese, I am sorry.」

Haruto while acting like a fake foreigner (no wait, he’s a real one) put his arm around my shoulders and turned his back on Tensai, keeping his distance.

「What’s up Juugo? Are you so worried about this girl that you came all the way to check on her?」

「I’m not worried about anything.」

「Then are you afraid that I’m going to take her?」

「Not at all.」