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Over the Infinite Chapter 24 Part 2

 

It’s not Tomato this time, but my familiar partner.

Memories like this dreamlike place usually fade once I wake up, so I might forget about Miyumi… but that’s fine. She’s annoying anyway.

 

I’ve been called several times, so it’s annoying. I should just wake up.

 

The rookie battle is over.

Whatever happened before Tsuna Watanabe died probably doesn’t matter now.

 

-3-

 

「Good morning, Rabbit. 」

 

When I wake up, there’s a Rabbit in front of me.

Definitely not the one with sunglasses or a bald head, but our Yuki-san. That’s a relief.

 

「Ah, you’re awake. I thought something was wrong because you looked like you were about to wake up, but you didn’t open your eyes at all. 」

「That’s harsh, saying that to someone who’s died. So, this is what death is like. Quite a strange experience. 」

 

I never expected Tomato to show up, especially now. Her annoyance is nostalgic… wait, I’m still remembering her even after waking up.

Even the cards from that bizarre game of Old Maid. What was that all about? Some kind of psychological portrayal? No, I have a feeling it meant nothing.

Rather, what’s meaningful is that annoying…

 

「What are you talking about? You’re not dead. 」

「Eh? But didn’t Arshelia thrust something huge into me… no, I mean, didn’t I die after getting hit by some laser-like thing?

…Wait, am I missing memories? 」

 

Could it be that years have passed since then?

In the Labyrinth City, it wouldn’t be strange if Yuki still looks the same.

 

「No, that’s right, but it’s the Zero-Break Rule, so when your HP hits zero, you get transferred here. That’s why you’re not dead. 」

「Nh… Is that so? I thought I was dead because I was healed… 」

「You looked pretty battered when you were transferred. It was a bit creepy how quickly you healed up. 」

 

Don’t call it creepy when you see your partner healing up.

 

「Ah, so this is like an emergency medical room in the arena or something? 」

 

Indeed, it’s different from the hospital where Yuki was revived last time.

It’s a rugged room, one that smells of the battlefield.

 

「Ah… But, we lost in a big way. 」

「Yeah, it was a total defeat. Arshelia was strong.”

 

Incredibly strong.

A monster, not just in name. Are there many like her up there?

Dungeon Master said she was ranked second, so there must be a number one clan too.

Then, there are floors so challenging that even such people can’t conquer them.

 

「…Ah. Sorry, Yuki. We failed the trial. 」

「That’s okay. It’s not like we can’t make up for it. …Though I’d be happy if the difficulty is a bit lower next time. Another one like this will be tough. 」

 

Yeah, the hurdle was too high.

 

「Sorry to Sarges too. He protected us and all. 」

 

His frustratingly cool moment. Not many could do what he did in that situation.

He might be a pervert, but he hasn’t completely lost his heroic qualities.

 

Arshelia seemed to be carrying something too, but she’ll be fine. I’m sure she’ll continue to be a good senior to us.

 

Senior… Senpai, huh.

 

「Yuki, do you remember how you died in your previous life? 」

「Eh, yeah, I remember… Actually, I had a pretty serious illness. I was hospitalized for about a year before I died.

But I was properly taken care of by my family, so it wasn’t a terrible end. Sarges’ death was much worse… Do you not remember, Tsuna? 」

「I… It’s really vague. I thought I remembered a bit in my dream just now, but Tomato’s impression was too strong. 」

 

Kyaha!

 

「Tomato? …Tsuna made friends with vegetables? 」

 

No way. How lonely is that?

 

「Tomato is a nickname… self-proclaimed by someone I knew. It seems I met her before I died, but her impression is so strong I can’t remember anything else. 」

What first comes to mind is her annoying “Kyaha!” and that irritating smile. Just thinking about it makes me want to punch her.

 

「She’s self-proclaimed, huh? You have some interesting friends, Tsuna. 」

「Friend? I’m not sure about that. We had a strange relationship. Being senior and junior in high school is probably the best way to describe it. …By the way, where’s Sarges? 」

 

He should have arrived here before us.

 

「He was in the next room until a while ago, but when I saw him, he was writhing in agony.

He went out to buy a drink before you woke up, but he should be back soon. 」

 

Maybe he enjoyed the ((Meteor Impact)) too much.

 

「Hey. 」

 

However, the one who appeared wasn’t Sarges but the Dungeon Master.

He shows up so casually even here. Despite being an important person, he lacks a sense of rarity. He dresses so ordinarily that he could be mistaken for any guy around.

 

「Hello. 」

「Did you come to laugh at our failure in the trial? 」

「No, no, of course not. I’m actually here to support you guys.

Sure, the trial was a failure, but I think you guys did incredibly well. I was a little ‘moved’ for the first time in a while. 」

 

Well, I knew he wasn’t the kind of person to make fun of us. The trial was just a bit too hard, and I wanted to complain.

But is that really what he meant?

If so, could we have been of any help to him?

 

「The next trial will come in due time. Probably the D-class advancement exam. I’ll get in touch again. 」

「So soon… That’s unexpected. 」

「If you had cleared the first one, you’d need more time for Yuki’s gender change. 」

 

So, failing this time means there’s no need to wait for Yuki’s transformation.

Next time, I really don’t want to fail.

 

While we were talking, Sarges finally returned.

 

「I’m back. Oh, leader, you’re awake. I’m glad you’re okay. …Who’s this? 」

「Dungeon Master. 」

「…Eh? Oh, I see. Didn’t expect someone so high-ranking to visit a place like this. 」

「I get that a lot. …Sarges, right? 」

「Yes. Please call me the Gentleman Pervert, Sarges. 」

「…Man, you really did get an interesting member. I was truly stunned when he took off that suit. 」

 

Even the Dungeon Master is surprised by our Gentleman Pervert.

 

「Are you guys going to continue as this team? 」

「Yeah, I think so. 」

 

Even if we add more members, this team probably won’t change.

Well, there’s a chance Sarges might get arrested, but if that happens… I guess I’ll visit him.

 

「Then listen up, Sarges.

…I have a message from Arshelia. She says she’ll be ‘waiting beyond infinity.’ 」

 

「…Ah. 」

 

It seems Arshelia has also made up her mind to move forward.

Then, let’s chase after her with all our might. To the place where Arshelia and this man are waiting.

I’ll race up there at full speed.

 

「I’ve delivered the message. …I’ll be waiting too. 」

 

With those words, the Dungeon Master left.

There was something almost joyful about his departing figure.

 

He, too, must be planning to continue challenging.

Heading towards that endless beyond, to reach its infinite end.

 

“Final Status Report”

 

Adventurer Registration No.45231

Name: Tsuna Watanabe

Gender: Male

Age: 15

Adventurer Rank: E

Base Lv: 25

Classes: (Gladiator: Lv20) (Warrior: Lv18)

Gifts: ((Close-Range Combat)), ((One-Handed Weapon))

Skills: ((Arithmetic)), ((Survival)), ((Food Appraisal)), ((Biological Poison Resistance)), ((Primitive Man)), ((Glutton)), ((Bad Luck)), ((Fire at Will)), ((Pain Tolerance)), ((Visceral Strengthening)), ((Super Digestion)), ((Iron Stomach)), ((Anti-Animal Combat)), ((Sense of Direction)), ((Anti-Monster Combat)), ((Indomitable)), ((Country Person)), ((Natural Weapon Creation)), ((Natural Weapon Utilization)), ((Natural Trap Creation)), ((Natural Trap Utilization)), ((Return from the Brink)), ((Desire for Life)), ((Intimidation of the Strong)), ((Life-Saving Strike)), ((Starving Beast)), ((Ripping Bite)), ((Orc Killer)), ((Hero of the Remote Village)), ((Swordsmanship)), ((Posture Control)), ((Emergency Evasion)), ((Power Slash)), ((Insight)), ((Evasion)), ((Mid-Air Posture Control)), ((Mid-Air Evasion)), ((Whirlwind Slash))

New!

((Strong Strike)), ((Instant Equip)), ((Item Box)), ((Single-Target Combat)), ((High Power Slash)), ((Strike Smash)), ((Full Swing)), ((Warrior’s Conditions)), ((Warrior’s Knowledge)), ((Jackhammer Strike)), ((Pulverizing Strike)), ((Explosive Strike)), ((Whirlwind Slash: Double Sequence))

 

Adventurer Registration No.45232

Name: Yukito

Gender: Male

Age: 14

Adventurer Rank: E

Base Lv: 24

Classes: (Dual Swordsman: Lv23) (Swordsman: Lv16)

Gift: ((Beautiful Appearance))

Skills: ((Arithmetic)), ((Concentration)), ((Swordsmanship)), ((Speed Reading)), ((Throwing)), ((Presence Detection)), ((Night Vision)), ((Small Sword Mastery)), ((Acrobatics)), ((Spatial Awareness)), ((Small Sword Techniques)), ((Dual Wielding Small Swords)), ((Nin-Nin)), ((Insight)), ((Rapid Rush)), ((Poison Handle))

New!

((Fast Blade)), ((Dual Wielding Daggers)), ((Poison Edge)), ((Item Box)), ((Clear Hand)), ((Rock-Slicing Blade)), ((Swordsman’s Knowledge)), ((Power Slash)), ((MP Conversion))

 

Adventurer Registration No.44421

Name: Sarges

Gender: Male

Age: 22

Adventurer Rank: E

Base Lv: 28

Classes: (Martial Artist: Lv27) (Kickboxer: Lv25)

Gifts: ((Masochist Star)), ((Masochistic Physique)), ((Moderate Exhibitionist))

Skills: ((Tragic Hero)), ((Love for Torture Wheel)), ((Immoral Boost)), ((Purge)), ((Life Force Enhancement)), ((Life Force Amplification)), ((Flexibility Enhancement)), ((Balance Sense Enhancement)), ((Mach Jab)), ((One-Two Combination)), ((Lightning Knuckle)), ((Magnum Straight)), ((Dynamite Impact)), ((Castling)), ((Pursuit Kick)), ((Flying Body Press)), ((Purge’s Auto Narration)), ((High Jump)), ((Boost Jump)), ((Drop Kick)), ((Rolling Sobat)), ((Tornado Kick)), ((Flying Dragon Soar)), ((Dragon Stamp))

New!

((Full Purge)), ((Parrying Kick)), ((Cyclone Sobat)), ((Love for Impaling))

 

-4-

 

「Ah, I forgot one thing. 」

 

Just as we had renewed our resolve, the Dungeon Master came back.

He peeked in, showing only his face from the hallway. He really doesn’t act like someone of his stature.

 

「…Is there something else? 」

 

I wish he’d say all he needed to in one go.

After all, we still have the closing ceremony to attend. And, unfortunately, I’m also facing a mountain of paperwork. How many days will it take to get through it all?

 

「This is just for you, Tsuna.

 

…It’s a message from Miyumi. She says, ‘I’ll come to see you soon.’ 」

 

「…Huh? 」

「Anyway, I’ve delivered both messages. 」

 

Saying that, the Dungeon Master left before I could fully grasp what was happening.

 

「Wait… huh? 」

「Miyumi? 」

 

Yuki tilted his head in confusion. …I feel like holding my head in my hands.

 

What’s going on? Why is Miyumi… or rather, why is “Tomato-san” mentioned here?

The Dungeon Master must be having a laugh.

 

Could it be that Tomato-san is the fourth Japanese person…?

 

End of Chapter 2 –