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Nanana’s Buried Treasure Volume 9 Chapter 5.3

「Of course. But I don’t have a license.」

「Then just steal something from somewhere around there in 10 minutes.」

「Three minutes will be enough.」

「That’s an interesting joke.」

「Japanese is really, really difficult.」

I pointed out the location to Ishbal. He seemed to understand my intentions and said ‘understood’ and left the place immediately. Once again, I was left alone and looked around.

A huge brawl was unfolding before my eyes. Old men punched each other, got up and punched back. Some members of the Korunald family ran out of the wedding hall in pursuit of the bride thief, but were caught by the members of <<Matsui>> who had been chasing them, and so a brawl also broke out in the hallway in front of the chapel.

The priest had already fled long ago, and the hotel staff were running around in a panic.

Well, the owner of this hotel is one of those ‘cool’ people, so it probably won’t become a police matter. But aside from that, why is no one paying any attention to me, the groom? I’m one of the main characters of this day.

「I’m so lonely.」

Then, Yukihime’s words suddenly cross my mind. The best thing you can do Young Masters, is to do something to help someone in need. I’m not living up to that role.

「You’re right, Yukihime.」

After all, it’s probably the people around me who know me best. So, let me pull myself together and…

「Shall we do this?」

And then I jumped into the fray.

4

Knock knock knock

He knocks on the door violently. Then he shouts, 「Hey, stop hiding and come out! I know you’re here!」

Then the door opens. Coming out from inside was Kunon-neechan, her face completely pale. Her bride (Ulysses-chan) supporting her with a worried look on her face.

「J..Juugo-kun. You’re already here. How did you know we were here?」

「It’s because I know Kunon-neechan’s weaknesses. Or rather, as expected of someone with an ultra-short-term battle constitution, you’re in a spectacular state of oxygen deprivation.」

There was no trace of the Kunon Yama that had been so graceful a moment ago.

Kunon Yama has natural talent. It’s overwhelming explosive power. However, at the same time, she has a fatal flaw. That is an overwhelming lack of stamina. It’s not that she’s slacking off in her training or anything like that. It’s just the quality of her muscles, her physical characteristics, her natural constitution.

No matter how hard Kunon-neechan tries, the physical strength she can acquire is only that of a professional athlete. But with that amount of fuel, she can only fight at full power at her best for five minutes.

Kunon Yama as a constitution best built for ultra-short battles. A fired ‘silver bullet’ pierces any evil. But the bullet loses speed immediately and falls to the ground. Its role as a bullet ends then.

As expected Shuu-san uses an unpleasant analogy to explain it.

「Are you going to do it, you bastard?」

「Don’t bare your teeth and threaten me when you’re dying. I’m not planning on fighting or getting my bride back.」

「I..is that so?」

「Yeah that’s so.」

「…then I’ll say it.」

「Yeah.」

「Juugo-kun, this is the ladies’ bathroom.」

Don’t say it, little sister. I’m embarrassed already. Actually, this is the ladies’ bathroom right in front of the chapel. The two were hiding in one of the private rooms. It’s a good thing there were no other customers there. And with all the commotion outside, no one’s going to come in here anytime soon.

The Korunald family members who are chasing and searching for the two of them would never dream that they’d be hiding so close by. So this is a perfect place for Kunon-chan, who is out of energy, to escape with her bride.

「So, Kunon-chan, what are you planning to do after this?」

「What do you mean?」

「I’m asking how you plan to get Ulysses out of the venue and escape the hotel after getting past the people.」

「Well…」

My sister hesitated.

「Yup, you hadn’t thought about it at all.」

「B..but, you don’t understand my justice at all!」

Don’t get all teary-eyed, little sister. Where did your coolness from before go? My little sister is such a pain.

「Then I’ll tell you now, so make sure you remember it.」

So I explained the route to escape from here without being noticed. There was a lot detailed instructions, so I was worried that Kunon-neechan wouldn’t be able to remember them all, but Ulysses-chan next to her nodded, so it should be fine.

「Remember all of that. Ishbal should be driving his car to the back entrance, so you can go with him. It’ll be fine, Ishbal is on our side.」

I explained everything to my little sister carefully, but for some reason she looked at me with suspicion.

「Hey, Juugo-kun.」

「What is it, Kunon-neechan?」

「Why do you know so much?」

「Don’t worry about it.」

「I will worry about it! Wait, Juugo-kun, were you planning to run away from the wedding!?」

I instinctively looked away.

By the way, when exactly did I scope it out? When we all came to check out the venue. I snuck out for a bit to check it out for a different reason. I came back later and checked the escape route carefully.

「You were planning to abandon Ulysses of all people! Even if you are my beloved brother, I cannot forgive that!」

「Shut up! Shut it! What are you talking about, trying to ignore what you did! And I was only thinking that up until three days ago! Three days ago!」

Well, I had to ask Ulysses about it. Ulysses, who was watching us like that, chuckled.

「You’re so kind, Kunon. You too Juugo.」

「That’s not true. I just wanted to run away because it was too much hassle. But I wanted to do something for a cool girl who was determined to save her beloved family. So what’s really amazing is this cool girl.」

I gently stroke her head. To put it in the words of a certain Kunon-neechan, I fell in love with Ulysses’ spirit.

「W..what’s going on? Why are you two acting like you know everything? Let me join in too!」

「No, Kunon-neechan isn’t the one who is mixed up, you’re the one who is mixed up.」

「I don’t get it! Don’t make it so difficult, Juugo-kun!」

Hmm, I thought I said something interesting. A great detective would have picked up on it, but I guess it was too much for my sister.

「Well, whatever. Here, take it.」

I handed it over.

「Um, this is…」

「It’s my escape fund for the time being.」

Kunon-neechan is surprised to see what appears to be a handful of bills.

「This much is fine. I’ll take it!」

「Don’t worry about it, it’s not mine anyway. I’m sure no one will complain if it’s used to mark the start of your life together.」

Oh, by the way, it all came from wallets that were sitting on a dresser.

「Um, by the way, how many are there?」

「Three from <<Matsuri>> and eight from the Korunald family. One of them is the blonde-haired, blue-eyed boss’.」

「That’s amazing, Juugo-kun.」

「Ulysses, tell your Dad next time. He’s not being careful enough.」

「Yes, when the opportunity arises.」

「You two call me on my cell phone when you’ve calmed down.」

「You’re worrying too much.」

「I’m worried because I’m your big brother.」

Oh, I see. So this is what it’s like for Yukihime-neesan. I apologize to her in my head.

「For now, Kunon-neechan, go wash your face in the bathroom. There’s one last push, so get your act together.」

「Okay, I get it.」

My obedient little sister headed for the sink. Inevitably, the only ones left were me and my ex-bride.

「Can I ask you something Ulysses-chan? Why did you try to take Kunon-neechan’s hand?」

It’s true that I was the one who gave her the final push. But that time, Ulysses-chan tried to take Kunon-neechan’s hand. Her hand definitely moved.

Of course, Ulysses-chan understood the intention of my question. That’s why she told me this: 「I couldn’t help but answer, because Kunon’s feelings were so honest and so wonderful.」

That was definitely a declaration of defeat. It is a de facto declaration of defeat for Ulysses Korunald, the mastermind and perpetrator of this invasive wedding.

The success of Ulysses’ plan was all but decided the moment I took part. So if she had refused Kunon-neechan’s offer when she descended onto the stage and not taken her hand, she would have only received a little scolding, and Ulysses’ plan would have been able to proceed without any problems. But even so, Ulysses unconsciously reached out her hand at that moment. She tried to grab the hand that was offered to her.

No matter how much she tried to dismiss it in her head, her body and her heart reacted. Her true feelings, that she didn’t want the plan to go ahead, were revealed. The plan of a strong girl who was going to sacrifice herself for her family.