Arc 24: The King is Busy in Many Ways

Chapter 210: The Search for an Answer, and a Gentle Change

Ive reported to each country that most parts of a single broken frame gear have been stolen. Ive also told them to be on alert in case an incomplete frame gear appears just in case since theres no guarantee that someone using the name Brunhild wont show up.

I understand that the locations having magic barriers are suspicious but(Touya)

However, such locations are too numerous. Castles, fortresses and magic research institutions have barriers installed in them with some difference in strength, but its no doubt they definitely have them. Thus, We end up with a large number of the said locations including large and small places like royal treasuries and rulers bedrooms.

Naturally, magic barriers also vary from weak to strong, but, being the magic power obstruction barrier, it offers sufficient protection even if it isnt a strong one. They can as strong as small talismans which are capable of defending against [Paralysis].

A strong barrier erected on the building will prevent me from finding it with [Search] even if that building is located in a wasteland. Ill have to find it by going to the place itself since itll likely be possible to confirm it visually. No, I may not find it if the barrier also has a visual obstruction effect.

Well, nothing will happen even If I worry about it. I will just do what I can do right now.

If I remember correctly, [Hangar] did have some vehicles, right?(Touya)

Ah, there are. There are different vehicles like tanks, high-speed airships, land submarines and many others. Each one of them uses a lot of Ether Liquid, so I dont recommend them that much (Monica)

When Ive asked Monica who was doing the final adjustments on Yaes frame in the garage, she replied like that.

Cant we use them as support machines for Suu? Can they be combined into a frame which will be its base foundation?(Touya)

I dont think it cant be done, but wouldnt it be impossible without doing a major remodeling? Besides, I dont see the meaning in it though. Why dont we make a huge frame gear from the start? Is there any necessity to purposely combine them?(Monica)

Monica tilts her head curiously. Well, I know what she means without her trying to say it. Its not like I also cant explain it using a lot of quibbles

First of all, I caught Rosetta and tried to show them a few episodes of the anime I had shown to Suu on the garage monitor.

They didnt understand the meaning at first and only watched it while frowning, but then, they gradually started to bend forward. Before long, both of them could be seen stuck to the screen. Ive been gazing at them from behind with a face that says now Ive done it.

Dont think, feel.

Dont think about it, feel it.

(TLC: first line is raw left by the author, second line is a translation from jap)

The two of them look like they have been completely inspired, after having finished watching. Afterwards, they start working diligently to build a combination system with earth-shattering vigor. Its not about the reason, and logic is not everything.

However, for a japanese anime to be popular even in another world, this is

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Then, will Suus frame be next?(Yumina)

Yeah. It will take some time since weve started building from the basic systems though, but Yuminas frame will follow afterward(Touya)

I dont mind even if mine is the last. Youll be able to do something better that way(Yumina)

Definitely. If I pile up all improvements after trying them out, I may be able to make something better when I get to it later.

Im currently having a rest taking things slowly after a long time in a small salon at the castle while drinking tea. Yumina is sitting next to me on the sofa and relaxing in the same manner.

Its been awhile, being like this(Yumina)

Really? I guess Ive been very occupied ever since founding this country(Touya)

Its not what I meant. I meant it being just the two of us(Yumina)

Yumina, having said that, puts her small head on my shoulder at that moment.

Ah, now I get it. Weve certainly lived in the Leaflet [Silver Moon] and the Belfast mansion for several months, yet we didnt have many times like this after all.

Since moments like this are very precious, may I behave like a spoiled kid as much as I want?(Yumina)

Ha? Spoiled, you say(Touya)

Yumina has her eyes closed and is looking up as I shift my eyes towards her. I make a small smile at the figure of this girl, and slowly meet her lips while I put my hands on her shoulders.

She then blushes and closely clings to me while having a smiling face when our lips quietly separate.

Hehehe. Ive gotten Touya-san for myself(Yumina)

I couldve never thought that I myself would be able to behave like this. Its said that growing accustomed to something is dreadful.

Coming to a different world, being able to get 8 fiancees; I couldve never anticipated something like that. Moreover, all of them are younger than I am Oops, isnt Rin older than me?

It has changed recently, you know(Yumina)

? What has changed?(Touya)

Its my magic eyes. I can see through the persons essence or rather, whether they are good or bad. Recently, there are times when different abilities appear from time to time(Yumina)

Different abilities with your magic eyes?(Touya)

Yes(Yumina)

Yumina separates from me, confirms my question, and tilts her head.

Touya-san, lets play [Janken](Yumina)

All of sudden. Is it related to that ability?(Touya)

Yes. Ah, please play it just a little bit slower(Yumina)

[Janken] is a game that Ive taught to everyone, but I wonder, what is she going to do by using the game?

Jan-ken-Poi(Touya)

I lost. Yumina waves her hand to continue. Apparently, we will be continuing the game.

Jan-ken-Poi(Touya)

I lost again. Then next one and the one after that. I dont how many dozens of times weve played, but Ive lost all of them. Say, has Yumina always been this damn strong in it? Nope, this probably isnt at the level of being strong. Is this by any chance Yuminas ability?

The ability to win in Janken its something like that, isnt it?(Touya)

Its different. How should I say it I just know what Touya will bring out(Yumina)

Do you mean that you can read my thoughts?(Touya)

Is it some sort of mind-reading ability? This is a bit scary. Wont I be unable to keep anything in secret!? An awful act like cheating will be exposed in one go. Nope, its not like I will cheat or anything, right!? Oh, isnt this idea being read right now as well!?

I cant read thoughts, but I can see. Like what Touya-san will bring out in a few seconds. Its like having a vague vision of what will happen a few moments later(Yumina)

Future prediction, huh? Its amazing. Though apparently, she cant seem to see anything beyond few seconds into the future.

Anyhow, why has such ability suddenly Ah. Dont tell me, is this the [Dependent] thing that Karen-nee-san has talked about!?

She might have awaked this ability after receiving [Gods love] from me who is a demigod, from Karen-nee-san, and even from Moroha-nee-san.

While we are on that subject, there were many various changes happening to everyone in the recent days. Not to mention the blooming of Suus piloting ability of the frame gear, or the rising of Luus fighting ability It is not a bad thing though.

Why not try experimenting with it a little?(Touya)

I prepare several coins and hold them in my right hand. Yumina will be guessing how many coins Im holding at the moment.

She, having hit the bullseye, is right all the time. The next experiment will have Yumina declare how many coins Im holding after which Ill stealthily transfer them from my right hand to my left hand with [Aport]. As expected. Shes wrong this time. Hmm, does that mean the future was changed the moment I had used [Aport]?

But this is an action I did because I knew about Yuminas ability. She shouldve declared [0 coins] if she had known of that action and made a prediction. However, I wouldnt have used [Aport] if Yumina declared [0 pieces]. In any case, she would have missed.

This ability is an uncertain foresight. Oh well. I feel that I would prefer not seeing a future if its something I cant change no matter what. Knowing that youll have a bone fracture in a few seconds will only end up as harmful knowledge if it cant be avoided.

The future seems to change a little if the action isnt triggered by Yumina. I guess it would be appreciated if she could read the opponents incoming attacks ahead of time. Well, there are still many attacks which cant be evaded through even if she can read the future.

It might be better to think about it as a fairly applicable intuition. I have a feeling it will be dangerous if shes overconfident with it.

And there is another thing that I can see(Yumina)

Is there still more!?(Touya)

I think that its possible for her magic eyes to be endowed with multiple abilities since their powers arent being invoked constantly. Arent her magic eyes, by any chance, manifested in a form capable of changing the non-attribute magics?

There are times when I see Touya-san in a faint golden light. I also can see this light just for a short bit when Karen-onee-sama is doing love consultations for the female knights. I wonder, what could that be?(Yumina)

Wha? Isnt it Does it mean that she can see [Divine Power]? Even I cant even see it. Apparently, I am constantly leaking it according to Karen-nee-san, and she can see it pretty well.

Ahh Well, it will be fine even if you dont mind it. Ah, I would like you to tell me if you can see it from anyone else besides me or my sisters though (Touya)

It may be the subordinate god that my sisters are chasing. Well, it seems that they can tell when divine power is used in any place, so I dont think it would be that easy to find this god.

Yumina looks at me with puzzled eyes due to my reply, but she then sighs a little eventually.

Is that so? I dont quite understand, but I will do as you request(Yumina)

Sorry. I will properly talk about it sooner or later(Touya)

Yes. Its a promise, right?(Yumina)

Yumina, having said that, suddenly leans her head once more on my shoulder.

Although Ive said that Ill explain it, how will I do it then? [You know, I have actually been killed by Kami-sama, and then revived in this world as an apology]. Not good. Its likely that Ill be seen with sore eyes. It seems theres some sort of [Rebirth] magic within the magics of this world more or less, so it might not stand out that much. Theres also a matter of me coming from another world. I wont be able to stand it if Im going to be considered to be the same kind as the Frazes.

I may have no choice but to have myself ascend into godhood. I am saying this and that, but I might just be scared of everyones reaction when I tell them the truth.

Aaah! Unfair, Yumina-san! To monopolize Touya-sama to yourself! I am also your companion!(Luu)

Luu, having entered the salon and seen us, quickly comes towards us and sits down on the opposite side of Yumina. She hugs me close to herself in the same way as Yumina.

A-ra-ra. It has been a short monopoly time(Yumina)

Yumina shows her tongue a little and acts silly.

Im in the state where I have flowers in both hands, feeling quite embarrassed. I didnt feel it as much as when it was one-on-one though.

Oh my, oh my. Are you enjoying your harem, Master? We also want you to care about us a little as well(Shesca)

The maid Shesca turns towards me and throws a sarcastic remark after coming with Luu and bringing a second helping of tea.

What do you mean by caring?(Touya)

Like caressing our heads, or hugging us closely, or tightly binding us with a rope, or spanking us, or spilling hot candle wax while we are nakedhaahaa(Shesca)

Shescas breath becomes rough, and she starts wriggling her body. This one is beyond saving already.

D-does Touya-san like that kind of things? I-it is embarrassing, but, if Touya-san wants it(Yumina)

UmmI-I, because it is my first time, please be gentle with me(Luu)

The cheeks of these two who are on my side blush, and they bashfully mutter so while diverting their eyes

Daaaa!! Wrong!! Listen, I dont have that kind of hobby!!(Touya)

Dont bring such strange fetish on your own! Its just utter nonsense!

I push the erobot kid whos still too excited with her imagination towards the door and kick her into the corridor.

Unnnn. More(Shesca)

Dont make strange voice! This fellow is seriously bad for education!