Chapter 1142 - The Uneven Trio Takes to the Sky
Thus, above the sky.
"────Hah? There's no way I'd call this thing, you moron."
The reason I had a meeting with Yura today was none other than to fulfill the role of 'legs' I was requested for the other day. It was to go around dungeons scattered far in the distance.
Therefore, we set out immediately, and it had been ten-odd seconds since we left the First Main District of the Divine Garden [Safe Area]. And while leaving the cityscape far behind in the distance as I left it to the whims of my servant Sapphire, the rapid flying dragon express... when I finally asked, this was the result.
While gazing at a scenery that would inevitably be a single color of lines for an average expert whose dynamic vision couldn't keep up, Yura, in top form with her sharp tongue, denied the very question of 'why she called Sayaka-san.'
"T-This... moron...!!!"
And, above the sky, on Sapphire's back, behind me.
While the Saintess-sama, who had been called 'this thing,' sat politely in a maidenly pose, she tried to complain while repeating the unbelievable verbal abuse in a thin voice...
Needless to say, as if it were just the wind—while letting her silver hair sparkle and sway in the high-altitude gale, Yura-choro [Screen] ignored her without pity, mercy, or compassion.
"The one I called was that Lux (Lu) fellow. I didn't call something like this."
"Something like... this...! E-Even though I went through the trouble of coming...!"
"Now, now, calm down..."
Overall, I felt like, 'What should I do about this?'
Yura's bully-like moves with no mercy are certainly something, but frankly, Sayaka-san is also Sayaka-san. Somehow, her emotions are stronger than usual?
Even in front of her old friend and presumed best friend, the 'Weaver' of the Tongue of the Blazing Conductor, Lord [Scorching Arm]... how should I put it, she didn't show an attitude this far.
That said, it didn't feel like she hated her. Yes, she had been angry for a while now, but for some reason, it didn't look like she hated her.
Both would probably deny it... but it really only looks like they're frolicking—and so, while putting off the grasp of human relationships for later.
"Ah—meaning, is it that? First, Yura requested cooperation from Lux..."
"............I was entrusted as the substitute. Because she said she has an adventure she can't take her heart away from right now."
"Whoa, what a supremely half-hearted rejection line."
"No, well, err... it is a common occurrence, after all."
I temporarily leave alone the perverse girl who only returns spiteful remarks nonchalantly. When I turned my face and voice toward Sayaka-san, who was still using me as a shield while glaring at her nemesis, it was like this in a second.
Yeah, it's wonderful that conversation works.
Are you watching, limit-choro-perverse girl? This is what communication between people is. Watch and learn, it doesn't matter if it's slow, so regain your human heart—
"Hey, Haru."
"Ah?"
"This one is good. Is it your prized servant?"
"Riiiight? As expected of the great [Screen]-sama, you have a discerning eye!"
Forgive my slip of the tongue even in my heart, my soul friend. For someone who can understand the goodness of my Saffy, there are no ogres, demons, or perverse girls, and that's a fact!!!
I feel a gaze that is sad, painful, and complaining of dissatisfaction, like that of a human who has been betrayed from behind, but well, let's head in the direction of concluding that we're all friends in total...
"...And, well, what. Meaning, is it that?"
Even if I were to summarize it, since I'm a third party who doesn't know the relationship.
"You're sulking because you were dumped by your master—whoa!!"
"I'll kill you, brat."
The moment I playfully stepped in, thinking that if Yura teases Sayaka-san, I'll solve everything by teasing her, a rock bullet pierced through the distance brushing my cheek.
As expected of no-chanting, it was instantaneous without any sign. If I hadn't tilted my head with half intuition and half reflex, I would have ended up just receiving the wind pressure, but it was a complete attempted murder, and I can't even laugh.
In any case...
"Tch... I should surround you."
"Hey, don't make plans for murder. Stop it, an all-around bombardment would be dangerous for Sayaka-san."
"It's damn irritating that you assume you'll be unharmed, you acrobatic idiot."
"What, a fight? Don't think you can beat me with a 'ready, go' from this environment."
"Hah, want to try? I can turn even the high altitude (here) into the ground, I'm an earth-attribute mage (watashi)."
...And so on, by inserting familiar banter, I reduced the painful stinging from behind. By providing Yura with the enjoyment of conversation with an idiot friend—
"..................Hmph, fine."
"Sigh... honestly, what a handful my senpai are."
"...Um, Haru-sama. Does that include me as well...?"
"It's about 9:1. Usually, Sayaka-san has a bit more reason."
"Ugh.................. I-I'm sorry. It's truly embarrassing..."
Even if forced, I felt like we finally settled down for a bit.
Therefore,
"I don't know what kind of help Yura asked Lux for... but Lux is Lux, yet she's still the head of the North (Lux), so if she entrusted you as a substitute, there shouldn't be a problem, right?"
"...Yes. I believe it's a matter within the realm where I can be of help."
"Then it's perfectly fine. ────Hey, Choro-Yura. Since you were able to ask me under the pretext of a 'request,' don't be so mean only to Sayaka-san."
"Ah?"
"At least don't be prickly in front of your kouhai (me). If you're going to be prickly, do it more grandly, get along, and frolic in an easy-to-understand way. Otherwise, share the relationship early on, because it's a pain to be considerate."
"..., .................."
Taking this opportunity to be aggressive, I took the role of mediator to prevent the sudden trio trip from being filled with unnecessary quarrels. ...No, it's fine, though?
To be honest, watching it is more on the pleasant side...—and so,
While I was mainly admonishing my senpai from my own camp, I felt a slight tug on the back of my clothes. When I looked back, the Saintess-sama, her face flushed... not because she was shy, but likely due to some circumstances I didn't know, was filled with shame.
"..., ............, ........................"
She opened and closed her small mouth as if it were hard to say something. And in the end, she fell silent without being able to say anything, as if she were deflating with a hiss—
"...Honestly."
From a mouth other than mine watching that, a sound spilled out.
"────Reasonable. It's true that if you don't know the 'reason,' I'm just a one-sided piece of crap."
"No, I didn't go that far."
And then, shortly after.
"Sayaka."
"..., ..................Yes."
"It's a fact that you're more suited than that guy. It can't be helped since you've already come, so lend a hand."
Adding roundabout words to something that could be settled with a single 'please,' and being extremely violent and condescending. If an arrogant character goes this far, it's artistic; from the side, I was half-impressed and half-sighing.
When I turned around to follow up with the Saintess-sama again—lo and behold.
"...Y-Yes. Of course...!"
A normal blushing face, different in hue from the shame earlier.
It was something similar yet different from that of a maiden in love. Yes, if I were to compare it... yeah, if I were to compare it, though it's embarrassing, it's the one I know—
With a face like the one Sayaka-san uses when she looks at me as her "protagonist."
"........................Mmm...???"
Thus, leaving behind the accelerating mystery and the developing strange atmosphere... without concern for the scene on its back. The dragon of the starry sky, flying leisurely, cut through the sky in a good mood.