Tier I Seeker ④
Ura is Narcissus. Narcissus Utopia.
An Edda, a mysterious, beautiful woman born with purple hair and eyes.
She is a child of the Utopia family, the cornerstone of the Six Houses of Edda.
In all the world, only Ura possesses such rare beauty.
Everyone calls Ura this: “Generous’ Reappearance.”
And it’s true. Although, in Ura’s case— well, never mind that.
Right. That. I need to do something about Woff.
Even if they call him The Witch’s disciple, it’s probably just one of her so-called games.
That Witch hasn’t done anything like this before, but her other antics are truly awful. Just too much.
In fact, Ura herself holds a grudge. So there’s no way she’d actually take Woff as a real disciple. No way, no way.
If anything, I feel sorry for Woff, believing he’s her disciple.
I shall save him from The Witch’s clutches.
That’s why I asked Alveld, who owes me a debt, to bring him to me.
Alveld owes me a huge debt.
But even with that debt, it seems my request clashed with his principles as a Seeker.
He only finally agreed after attaching various troublesome conditions.
“Whaaat? You failed?”
“There was a violation of the conditions. You kept quiet about the Pseudo-Deification Relic.”
“That’s—”
“You violated the condition about telling me everything without hiding anything. I only took on a request like this in the first place because of the debt I owed. Therefore, I accepted it just this once. With this, the debt is repaid.”
“Hey, wait!”
He left. I certainly did violate the condition, but there’s no way I could talk about something like that.
Idiot. Idiot. Alveld, you moron! Weirdo! Narcissist!
Hmph, what a useless guy. It can’t be helped.
If I just write ‘Woff’ for my desired Tsukaeshi, I should be able to get him normally.
Eh? Koon Hunt’s main headquarters was half-destroyed by The Witch and her associates?
Eeeeh… They really went overboard.
Wait, wasn’t Koon Hunt Alveld’s Clan?
Hmm?
I don’t get it, I don’t get it. I don’t get it at all.
I have absolutely no idea how things ended up like this.
Why is this happening? I don’t get it. I really, truly don’t get it at all.
The Impregnable are called The Impregnable because they’re impregnable, right? That’s why they’re The Impregnable, right?!
“Why are four of The Impregnable nominating Woff?!”
And that old geezer Abramelin is taking his jokes too far, too.
I really don’t understand. How did it come to this? No, I seriously don’t get it.
This is impossible, right? Isn’t it impossible? It has to be impossible, right?
So why is the impossible happening?!
Especially Chive. Why Chive, that beast. That sinister black beast.
The Witch’s Beast Frazzlei!
That dangerous person running a rip-off, shady shop.
I seriously don’t get it.
Why is that beast choosing Woff too?
And ‘Autodoll’. Why are you, from the Eldorado Family?
And ‘The Immortal White Rose Princess’!? You guys are The Impregnable!!
Tsukaeshi. Do you even understand what choosing one means?
A man and a woman in the same room— huh, wait. In the same… room… Woff and Ura?!
N-No way! A man and a woman in the same room, no way, no way, no way!
Wait, Ura. Did I make a mistake somewhere? Am I fundamentally misunderstanding something?
Is this Ura, ‘Generous’ Reappearance’ Ura, mistaken about something?
Could it be… that him being The Witch’s disciple is for real? Not just The Witch’s prank or game, but, eh, for real?
And are the others seriously for real too? You’ve got to be kidding.
If that’s the case, then what is he? What is Woff?
I totally thought— he was just a mere vessel for Generous-sama. A puppet for her amusement.
An insolent fool who, despite being a mere puppet, thought Generous-sama was weak.
But like a womanizer, or charming, or popular with women!
Even among Generous-sama’s nine Authority Relics, there’s nothing like that.
There’s no way he could make The Impregnable fall for him!
Eh, then, what is… that guy?
It sends shivers down my spine.
I’m starting to get scared.
I’ll be attacked. Ura is 24 and still a virgin, but I’ll be attacked…?!
I mean, it makes sense, right? He’s seduced this many women!
He must be an unbelievable womanizer, so if I meet him, I’ll be attacked!
Scary. Scary. Scary. Even without Generous-sama involved, he’s just too scary!
I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry.
I’m sorry for thinking “Generous-sama is weak, that bastard!” and acting all high and mighty!
Okay. Woff. When I meet Woff-sama, I’ll apologize. I’ll even do a dogeza.
Ah, right, an apology. Yes. I will apologize.
Okay. This is perfect!
“That’s not it.”
“Oi. Ens.”
“What is it?”
“That Tsukaeshi thing of yours. I’m definitely not doing it.”
“Understood.”
“So let me punch you once!”
“Mineha.”
“Yes?”
“Do you despise me?”
“I do think it was rash.”
“I suppose so.”
“But I feel like I understand. That doesn’t mean I’m convinced, though. Even so, I won’t stop being the Master’s disciple. But I don’t know about Ax.”
“Yes, I know. You’re right.”
“Ax tried to meet you halfway.”
“Yes, I read the letter.”
“But really, this time… are you alright with this?”
“Mineha. Even if I’m such a failure as a mother that he disowns me, even if I’m despised and hated, even if he refuses, saying he never wants to see me again, I still love that child. I will never, ever forget that I am his mother.”
“—Master. I won’t tell him. I won’t tell Ax a single thing.”
“Yes, that’s fine. I’m sorry, Mineha.”
“No. Master. Once again, congratulations on your pregnancy.”
“Thank you.”
“Oi. Mineha, let’s go.”
“Well then, Master. Until next time.”
“Yes.”
Awa-wa-wa-wa-wa-wa-wa-waaaaaaa, waah… aaah… awawawaaaa?!
Awawawaa, Ura here, staying at the Hydrangea Grand Hall’s lodging facilities.
I was just walking along, humming and wondering what to have for lunch today~
When I turned a corner and witnessed an absolutely insane melodrama!
That woman with honey-colored hair, giving off this incredible allure, shining dazzlingly, so beautiful.
Could she possibly be Fairial’s… the ‘Fairy Queen’s’ daughter?
She kinda resembles her, but wasn’t her daughter supposed to be around 10 or something?
She looks older than Ura, though.
And what’s with her being so radiant and glossy that I can’t help but stare?
More… beautiful… than Ura… Hah!
Anyway, the daughter?
The ‘Fairy Queen’s’… The ‘Fairy Queen’, huh.
Her presence is overwhelming, her gaze is sharp, she’s scary… frankly, Ura isn’t good with her.
And Ens… I think he became Tier I… Emi… I feel like I’ve heard that name before.
A-Anyway. I’ve stumbled upon quite a scene.
Heart pounding, Ura peeks timidly from behind the wall. Narcissus saw it! I’m watching.
“As I thought, he hates me. Haaah.”
“It can’t be helped… You knew this would happen. What’s important is what comes next. It’s okay. Ax doesn’t truly hate you.”
“Do you think so? So, what were your thoughts after meeting Ax?”
“Seeing him, there’s no doubt he’s my son… but it’s still hard to really feel it, I guess. He probably feels the same way. It can’t be helped, though.”
“I see… right.”
“But I’m glad I was alive to meet you again, and that I was able to meet my son.”
“I’m also truly glad I could meet you again. I’m happy.”
Hey, hey. What are you? Eh? Cupping her cheek with your hand? Eh? What are you doing?
Fuaaaaaaaaahhhhhh, they kisseeeeeeddddd?!
“…Nearly 20 years have passed, but you haven’t changed.”
“Fufu, well, I am an Elf.”
“That’s not what I mean. I’m talking about the inside. You haven’t changed since back then.”
“You too… well, in your case, you haven’t changed from 20 years ago. Meanwhile, I’ve aged 20 years.”
“Besides, there was already a 300-year age gap before that, right?”
“Oh, stop it. Don’t say that. You’re teasing me.”
Um, this is a public thoroughfare, you know… Flirting like that. Get out of the way, dammit!
Is what I think, but I can’t say it. Ura definitely can’t say it. There’s no way I could.
Wh-What should I do? What should I do? If they kiss again, what should Ura do?!
“Whaatcha doin’, you two~?”
“Oh my, Chive.”
Geh, Chive.
“Yo, Emi… huh, is that…”
“Yep. I’m pregnant.”
“Wow, congrats~”
“Thanks.”
“For a baby shower gift~ I’ll send something~ like diapers~”
“Oh, that would be lovely.”
“Hey. Chive.”
“Ohh, long time no see~. So you were alive~ Ens.”
“Thanks to you, I still think it’s a miracle even now.”
“Glad to hear it.”
“Yeah.”
“Indeed.”
After some light chat, the two walked off, still acting lovey-dovey.
Only Chive remained.
To think this guy would be my salvation.
“Ahh, the world works in mysterious ways~ Narcissus.”
“jump”
“Hahaha~ Jumping just at my voice~”
This guy… Ura steps out from behind the wall.
“How long did you know?”
“From the start~ I think those two knew as well~”
“Wh-What did you say?”
“Your presence is strong~ you know~”
Grumble. W-Well, having a strong presence, that does make me a little happy.
“That’s just how Ura is, it can’t be helped.”
“Ah, right, right~ Hey~ I’m warning you~”
“A warning? A warning for this Ura?”
“Yep. Listen~ next time you mess with Woff-kun, I’ll turn you into emerald dust.”
Saying that, Chive instantly summoned an emerald-colored curved sword and held it to Ura’s neck.
Ura glanced at the emerald blade and chuckled softly.
“Rest assured. Ura isn’t that idle, you know.”
“Well… I guess that’s fine, then…”
Saying that as if completely deflated, I sheathed my scimitar and started walking.
Ura watched me go with her arms crossed.
“…Sigh… Honestly, beasts lacking common sense are so troublesome.”
Ura gave a composed, bold grin.
Okay, I kinda peed myself a little.