Chapter 25 – Decision
“Huh? What is it?”
Jun, who was wearing the clothes he had taken out of subspace after washing his body and scolding Fortuna, realized something strange.
“Are my clothes this small?”
His sleeves, trousers, and top hem were noticeably shorter.
He looked like he was wearing the clothes of a child about 2 or 3 years old.
“There’s no way the clothes would have gotten smaller, right?”
“Of course not.”
“Then I guess I’m big. I didn’t notice because I was wearing a baggy hospital gown. By the way, is this possible?”
I didn’t think my body would have grown so rapidly just because I had an Auror core. I’ve never heard anything like that.
It would have been possible with a ‘body change’, but I couldn’t have experienced it at Jun’s level.
When Jun could not guess the reason, Fortuna spoke.
“This change is probably caused by the absorption of all the elixirs that were not yet absorbed due to the overdose while the constitution was changing.”
“Did the elixir remain in your body? You shouldn’t have told me sooner. Then I would have stopped taking the elixir.”
“Even if it remains, it won’t cause any harm to your body. Rather, it’s better to save it for the growth period that will soon begin. So I didn’t think it was necessary to say it. “I carefully checked your physical condition every night so that I could teach you as soon as it became dangerous.”
“… You checked my physical condition every night?”
“Okay, what’s the problem?”
There wasn’t anything in particular, but after checking her pervert nature… It was a bit like that.
By any chance, you really didn’t play around with your hands while checking your physical condition, right?
“What are you thinking now! Just checked! Just confirm!”
Fortuna, who recognized Jun’s thoughts from his shocked expression, blushed bright red and screamed.
Jun hurriedly tried to calm her down by saying things like ‘I’m sorry, it was a misunderstanding’, but she seemed to not let go of her anger and she sighed heavily.
When she saw that, she felt like she really had to stop teasing her.
I didn’t know if I would seriously get upset if I did more.
If that happens… Ugh.
Yeah, let’s not even think about it or make it happen.
“Anyway, you have a constitution that amplifies and emits bioelectricity. “Isn’t it a special one among the characteristics?”
To distract Fortuna, June brought up a topic that would interest her.
She clearly knew his intentions, but her mouth was so itchy that she eventually gave in.
“… What did you know?”
“I happened to use it when I was in a relationship with you earlier. “After using it once, I understood everything.”
When Jun woke up after being rescued, Fortuna told him, ‘Someone gave me an electric shock. ‘It wasn’t the electric eel that saved us from the catfish’s belly,’ she said.
Jun, who did not know that his constitution had changed, did not know what that meant.
However, once the electricity was emitted, I could tell right away.
The person who electrocuted her, and the person who rescued her from the belly of her giant catfish, was none other than herself.
“It’s special, right? Even during the ancient empire, there were only three people who had the same bioelectrical characteristics as Jun.”
“But it still exists.”
Although it was a bit disappointing that it was not the first, it was satisfying to hear that there were only three people during the ‘ancient empire’.
Approximately a thousand years ago, humanity, which enjoyed a golden age under only one empire, is said to have been far superior to today’s humanity, both qualitatively and quantitatively.
It is said that not only did they have technological power, but their population was several times greater than that of today’s humans, so it would be even more strange to say that they did not have bioelectrical characteristics.
For reference, the ancient empire split and fell while trying to prevent invasions from other worlds.
The Britia Empire, the country where Jun is currently staying, and the other two empires each claimed to be the true successors of the ancient empire.
“How did those three utilize their bioelectric properties?”
“You could activate cells to increase your physical abilities, charge weapons with electricity, or condense electricity into your hands and then attack your opponent with that.”
“Hoo.”
“The front two were the most efficient and effective, but I was personally most impressed with the back.”
“Why?”
“It was really cool to see the bright blue electricity crackling. The sound was like a thousand birds screaming at the same time.”
When Jun heard the description that followed, he couldn’t help but mutter.
“Chixri?”
“Chido what?”
“Oh, no. “It’s nothing.”
After ignoring Fortuna’s question, Jun immediately took a deep breath.
For some reason, my heart was pounding very hard.
‘Will it work? Is it okay to do this?’
‘Sun! Do it! ‘What are you worrying about!’
‘No, still. It’s embarrassing. Not even in middle school.’
‘Someone says they recognize me! Don’t worry, just do it!’
Jun had a heated discussion with his other self.
However, the body naturally assumed the same posture as when the blindfolded ninja first showed it.
‘Sun! ‘You can do it!’
“Fuck you!”
Quiet
“…”
‘…’
Nothing happened.
Jun became very, very embarrassed.
I was grateful but also disliked Fortuna who was looking at me blankly, tilting her head as if asking what she was doing.
It’s good that you didn’t look at me pitifully, but looking at me blankly was a bit… Like that.
“Whew~. Yes, I didn’t even practice, so there’s no way it would work from the beginning.”
“What were you trying to do?”
“You do not have to know. Just know that there is a reason why men die young.”
“What! Jun, did you almost die doing that weird thing you just did?”
Oh, I almost said shame.
Jun couldn’t bear to say that.
Jun silently took off the clothes that had become smaller and put them in the subspace. Instead, he took out the clothes that were one size larger and wore them, just in case.
Afterward, as his body grew, his hair grew longer, and with the help of Fortuna, he tied it with string and made it into a ponytail.
I never thought I would try a ponytail in my lifetime.
I felt something strange.
“… It’s a big deal.”
“Huh? “What?”
Upon hearing Fortuna’s mutterings, June looked puzzled and asked her why.
The moment she tried to explain the reason.
“Jun!”
“Were you washing up? “I searched for a long time without even knowing that.”
“If you wash, just say that you wash!”
“Henny, I can’t use it if I do that!”
“Damn, what a waste of time.”
The voices of children, including Harry and Leon, were heard.
“Pick it up!!!”
“Wait a minute, Harry! “What are you doing if you’re washing up?”
“Hey, dude. Stop!”
Just as June was about to answer the children’s call, Harry broke through the screen and jumped into the well.
Leon and Donald, who were trying to stop him, also stepped into the well.
‘It seems like he was quite worried.’
A warm smile appeared on Jun’s face as he saw Harry desperately trying to avoid the hands of the two superpowers.
For some reason, Fortuna grabbed her forehead, but June decided to ask the reason later, along with the previous reason, and bent down to hold out her hand to Harry, who had fallen on the floor.
“Are you okay?”
“… Huh?”
Ann, why is this happening again?
Even though our eyes met, Harry just opened his mouth blankly and showed no reaction.
As Jun tilted his head in confusion, Leon and Donald, whose faces were slightly red for some reason, opened their mouths and spoke with difficulty.
“Hey, over there.”
“Who, who is your sister?”
“… Huh?”
Jun looked up at his two friends with a puzzled expression.
Leon and Donald’s faces became even redder.
Wow, I feel bad. Why on earth are you doing that?
“Sister. What are you talking about… Huh? It really was there.”
Henny seemed curious about the situation inside after hearing the sound coming from the well, so he lifted the curtain and came inside.
When she gave Hennie her gaze, she also reacted in the same way as her other children.
“Wow~. It’s pretty and cool.”
Are pretty and cool words that can coexist? I didn’t know that.
“Sister! Who is your sister? No, more than that, why did you wash here? Women are not allowed to wash here. “If I wash here, the nun will scold me.”
“Oh, no. Just calm down first.”
“Wow~. Your voice is great too. It’s a bit like a man’s voice, but it suits my sister very well. What did they say about this? Boyish?”
Is this the difference between men and women? Or is it a difference in personality?
Unlike the boys who were still staring at Jun blankly, Hennie actively asked him questions.
When her child, who usually did not pretend to know her except when she had business to do, started to cling to her, pretending to be friendly, Jun somehow felt burdened by her.
I didn’t think she was like that, but I think she was keeping her actions inside.
Jun pushed away Henny, who kept clinging to her, with a bitter smile.
Hennie, feeling her repulsion, tried to cling to her even more, but Linda, who happened to come through the barrier, stopped her.
And then I asked him cautiously, without any certainty.
“Hey… Is this Jun by any chance?”
“Uh, it’s me.”
The faces of the children, except for Jun, froze at the same time.
Food
Looking at those dumbfounded faces, Fortuna laughed and shook her head.
I knew it would happen!
――――――――
I thought so.
Leonard, who was sitting on the window sill of his office and looking down at the well, became quiet as if time had stopped. Soon, he looked down at the well, which had become noisy as if a typhoon had struck, and burst into laughter.
Twinkle
At that time, the communication crystal ball in his hand started sparkling and someone’s voice echoed in his head.
-Has the Auror Core really blossomed?
“That’s right, so you don’t have to worry and just teach him how to use weapons and how to fight. Oh, if it’s okay, could you teach me some advanced techniques?”
-The child accepted my request… Yes, I will.
“Thank you. I make sure to give examples. “I will tell her to show sincerity as well, so don’t hesitate and accept it.”
-Is that okay?
“Of course. If she were to teach that kid, wouldn’t it interfere with her hunting? Her daughter will cost you a lot of money in the future, so make up for it. Don’t worry about her. Because I have quite a bit of money.”
-… Then I won’t hesitate.
After a moment of silence, the owner of the voice, Robin, finally showed his consent.
Leonard, who had been anxiously awaiting his answer, breathed a sigh of relief.
Normally, he would have refused, saying he wouldn’t accept money from a child’s nose, but his sense of responsibility as a father seems to have broken his will this time.
If I hadn’t agreed, he would have forced me to give him the money, but it was a good thing.
‘Henny, does the child know? Because of her own immature decision, my father broke one of my wishes that she had maintained her whole life.’
Leonard looked down at the well again with a bitter smile and spoke into the communication port that had not yet been turned off.
“Are there any suspicious signs around the village?”
-Doesn’t exist. I searched everywhere, but could only find traces of animals or hunters.
“Thank you. Even though he was busy hunting, he listened to my insistence.”
-It is nothing compared to the grace I received from the priest.
Leonard smiled bitterly once again.
This is because he thinks he has already received enough in return for his kindness.
That’s right, Robin has been listening to his request for 10 years already.
Without any repayment, without complaining, without even asking why.
It was a much more difficult task than training a beginner adventurer that I happened to find to be able to play a role as a single person to kill time.
Well, the novice adventurer doesn’t seem to think so.
By the way, you’re an adventurer… Just in case you don’t know
“Robin, if possible, teach her how to fight in her labyrinth and any information she needs to know.”
-Has Leon given up on his appointment?
Were you guessing Leon’s identity?
Well, if you look with suspicion, you won’t find it difficult.
Leonard nodded in understanding and answered his question.
“That’s not it. However, after this incident, Jun has become too big for Leon.”
-… It certainly won’t be easy to accommodate someone with a triple core. Does Leon know that Jun has blossomed into the Third Core?
“I don’t know. “I will continue to keep it as low as possible.”
Jun seemed to think that Leonard giving him the core concealment equipment was out of apology, worry, and guilt.
It wasn’t completely wrong.
It was half true.
However, the other half had nothing to do with him.
These are similar worries and concerns, but the target is wrong.
‘It’s still too early. Although Leon resembles that guy and is born with specialness and boldness, he is not yet mature. In such a state, if he sees someone who is superior to him, he may have a bad and malicious attitude.’
Leonard looked out his window anxiously.
My friend’s child was smiling brightly without knowing anything.
Maybe with the child he needs to stay away from the most.
