Chapter 71 Ah I, well Being friends with Aaah!

(Hagiwara Mais Point of View)

Sowwy Reawwy sowwy I repeated.

I dont think she can hear you. Oda said.

We were walking along the eastern road as I continued to apologize to miss Ichijouji. To think Ive made such a horrible mistake, how could I possibly let the miss Ichijouji that I have always admired see such tomfoolery between me and Oda!? Im ruined! Ruined!

So, werent you going to ask her to be your friend? He asked me.

Its not time yet. I answered.

I see Oda was pressuring me, but Im way too scared to make this kind of request! Im here right now because Oda said I could accompany them, so I need to earn credit with her on this trip!

By the way, doesnt Rena seem to be in a bad mood? I asked him.

Is she now? He asked back.

Yeah, I mean, she was clearly annoyed at school, but right now she seems Mentally unstable? I clarified.

Isnt that alright though? He asked.

Is it? She must have been tired of all the talk at school since she isnt used to dealing with all that, but for her to be even moodier right now There must be a lot of emotions swirling on her head, maybe something happened on the way home? Well, she is a bit scary right now

You dont know how to feel about that? He asked.

Pretty much I answered honestly.

Got it got it. This cheeky brat is already getting back into his old habits Well, I dont know that much about her either in all honesty

Then dont try being all cheeky with me! I told him.

I dont know if she is in a bad mood or not, her mood changes are somewhat subtle, really. He continued.

Dont ignore me! I shouted.

Okay, I heard you, I heard you! That stupid Oda! Talking like that while the topic of our conversation isnt here! Although thats just his usual playfulness In any case, Rena is usually very blunt and direct in regards to words at the very least, she cant avoid landmines in conversations because she doesnt know where the mines are in the first place.

Oh I can relate to that! I exclaimed.

I dont think you two are comparable, but I guess thats alright. I cant fully understand miss Ichijouji because of her vague aura, but I can guess what she is feeling from her mood Its a tough technique to master though.

It cant be helped that Im not perfect at it yet, even if Im such a skilled guardian I concluded.

This again The worm spoke.

I want to get along with miss Ichijouji, but its hard to get closer right now But to think she really was the Genocider

Yeah, shocking, right? Even now, she is currently massacring her enemies right in front of us, so Im talking to Oda as a form of escapism.

Mercy! One shouted.

Please help me! Another begged.

Gah! One screamed.

The smell of blood was nauseating, together with some other smell that was probably from her poisons, but that was faint enough to only make me slightly uncomfortable And all the colors spread everywhere, red, pink, white, and a small bit of skin color

Dont let her escape, she took my important- Another died.

Y-y-you monster! A dead man said.

A-a-a-a-aaaaaaaaaah! A dead woman screamed.

Shes still quite ruthless for sure. The man, and his wife begged for mercy and she thrust her knife at their mouths.

Y-you will pay!!! A soon to be dead man shouted from the darkness.

Gyah! And now he shouted again. No matter where they approach from, the result is the same, their bodies only nourish the earth.

Ugh It really is nauseating

You alright? Oda asked.

Ill handle it I just ended up looking at it directly Its hard to keep up with it because we ran out of topics to talk about, so now Im paying more attention to what she is doing

Shouldnt you turn on the filters then? He asked.

No, I want to get along with miss Ichijouji, so I should learn to handle this much. I answered.

I see. He answered.

Because miss Ichijouji created a total mess in the administration of both the Beginners City and Belzenstock City in quick succession, a lot of chaos issued afterwards. Add to that the now weakened security that came from the chaos, and bandits started running rampant.

Player actions really can affect the whole game now, cant they? I asked rhetorically.

Yeah, even now, those deaths Rena is causing are probably making a difference. One thief that she killed was a farmer before for one, there are surely many more that are in this kind of situation. Oda answered anyways.

Your info is always so ridiculously accurate, as expected of the verification team. I praised him for a change.

Thanks! He said. I guess what he is saying makes sense, its unusual to see such a large bandit group come out of nowhere after all, so theyre probably after Rena. And now, because she is going wild, merchants cant do business, which will make it harder for them to sell their goods, which can affect the shippings for Belzenstock city

I guess that its not that surprising that everything went upside down when she killed a bishop, overthrew two governments, and even killed the tutorial guy. Many that had their livelihoods secured were now forced to go into thievery, which made security worse, which allowed more bandits to sweep in, and then a downwards spiral started

Its really quite graphic Ugh! I mentioned as I stared at the carnage.

Are you really sure youre alright? Oda asked again.

Im alright I replied.

Your eyes are tearful Its just hard to look at it, okay? She even throws children as weapons, and then she emotionlessly pierces both parents and children in one go. Not to mention all the time she makes them explode You still want to get along with her? Oda asked.

Y-yes! I replied.

Can I ask why? He asked I stayed silent. Well, I wont force you to answer.

I mean, what can I say? Its because Miss Ichijouji

Im done, you two. Miss Ichijouji suddenly said.

I left out a silent scream at her sudden appearance.

That was fast. Oda commented.

Was it now? She replied. To think that shed suddenly come out from behind like this, I almost had a heart attack

By the way, Rena, she wants to ask you something. Oda dropped a bomb.

E-eh!? Was all I could say in return Seriously!? Oda!?!?

Sure, what is it Maria? Miss Ichijouji said.

Y-yes, miss Rena! She actually remembered my username! This is so precious, I can die in peace now

So? What is it? She asked.

Ah I, well Being friends with Aaah! I couldnt say it!

Miss Ichijouji stayed silent. She seemed confused.

Oda on the other hand sighed and said, Shes no good after all Shut up! Cant you read the surroundings a bit!? How can I say it while being pushed right in front of her like that!? Especially with her current mood And right after she made this slaughter! Fight on! He shouted.

Die, you worm! I shouted at him back.

Uhn Miss Ichijouji murmured.

Ah! I-I need to do my best! Come in my courage, I can do it! We-well, you see I I uhn Ah Ah Its impossible! Im sorry! I said while bowing to her.

Oh Uhn, its okay Alright? Miss Ichijouji vaguely replied.

Im sorry, Im really sorry! I just cant do it yet, please forgive me! Right now its enough if I just breathe the same air and stand in the same space as you!

So thats the limit for an Otaku, Ill keep it in mind. Oda commented Shut up!