Chapter 5 Part 14

Translator : PolterGlast

Mars' POV

Tommy, Cami, and I continued walking in the dim forest. The task Nozomu suggested was to collect Regina Flowers.

Regina Flowers are used as the raw material for potions, and mixing this flower nectar with potions will significantly increase the potion's effectiveness. However, this nectar is not something that can last long and will deteriorate within a few days after the flowers are picked.

Well, in addition to its effectiveness, he chose this flower because it is an easy-to-carry item. I can see how much Nozomu takes mobility issues into account.

"...Hey, will they be okay?"

"...Well, I was worried about that too... It couldn't be helped since Jin said he had to do this..."

"...It doesn't really matter, and that's because we have to cooperate with you guys."

Tommy and Cami who were following behind were muttering sharp words. Maybe they're talking about Nozomu. Hearing their sharp words made me instinctively speak to the two of them in a harsh tone.

They both looked at my face awkwardly. Their attitude made me even more annoyed.

"Generally speaking, it was you guys who brought the stories. I wonder because of whom that we couldn't unify our intentions properly. Isn't it because of your leader?"

"" !! ""

Their leader. Was he named Jin? Cami and Tommy glared at me, perhaps because they thought I was ridiculing them. Perhaps, this damn Cami gets so angry because of my words, she looked at me as if I was pierced by her dagger. Hee, I thought she was scared, but it seems that she still has the courage.

"Fuu~. So, you still have a bit of pride in you..."

Don't make fun of me. We're not as good as Mars, but we still have the pride that we're still students of this school

"That's right! Then, how about you? It seems you have a lot of faith in Nozomu, but can you keep your attitude like that? When we come back and they have been wiped out, then our conversation will stop here."

These guys, Tommy and Cami, charged towards me as they didn't want to give in. Good. With this, there's a meaning for us to work together.

"What are you saying. You should have seen a part of his ability in the last mock battle. Nozomu and I are seriously going to win. So, will you guys show me your strength instead?"

I dare to say it to the two of them in a provocative tone. If they're the type of person who can't do this much, then, I'll have to reject them from here.

"Bring it on! I'll show you, so peel your eyeballs and take a closer look!"

Cami declared so strongly and Tommy continued to glare at me while confronting my gaze from the front. After I was satisfied with their attitude, we started walking again.

I glanced over my shoulder at the two following behind me. The two of them had more rugged facial expressions than before, but their morale seemed to have increased. It seems my ridicule lingers in their minds.

(Well, I can expect a little from them)

As I was satisfied with their facial expressions, I continued walking forward again. Speaking of which, Nozomu wasn't lively until recently...

When thinking of Nozomu, a question that I've been feeling a lot lately comes back to my mind.

(... What is that guy hiding?)

I don't know what it is, but he must be hiding something. Because of that, he often looks strange these days. He insisted that nothing was wrong, but I knew it wasn't a trivial matter.

When I remembered that, for some reason I get restless. Tima said we should wait until Nozomu speaks for himself, but should I press him with questions from here on out?

"Hmm?"

When I thought about it, I was struck by a strange feeling of anxiety for some reason. What on earth do I need to be scared of? I just need to ask him a few words...

Contrary to my thoughts, the irritation and anxiety in my heart never dissipated, and I spontaneously clenched my fists tightly.

After we walked for about 10 minutes, light began to shine in front of us, albeit dimly. Perhaps our destination is an open place. I stopped and crouched down then instructed the two behind me to hide with one of my hands.

When I looked at the place where the light was coming from behind the bushes, there was a big fallen tree, and Regina flower was growing beside it. Perhaps the fall of a big tree caused the branches and leaves that covered the sky to disappear, and light began to shine through it.

Light shone through the gaps in the tree curtains. These flowers may be blooming due to this slight of light.

"... We found it. Also, there's a bonus."

However, it wasn't just Regina flowers that we found. We can see about four students beside it. Maybe they came to pick Regina Flowers like us.

"...So what are we going to do?"

"...It's decided....we will fight them."

Cami asked me with a provocative smile. I couldn't help but think about Nozomu, who had been in my head until now, but I clearly declared that we will go on the offensive.

I'm quite worried about what Nozomu is hiding and his dissatisfaction with the increasing number of members in our party.