Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 44: A Little Bit of Gratitude
“Llyod-sama! Are you really serious about putting yourself on the line?!”
When I returned to the private room in the Adventurers’ Guild, I was met with an indignant Lilina, puffing up her cheeks.
Lilina then fixed a glare on me with an annoyed expression.
I looked away, scratching my cheek.
“Um, how did you know about that?”
“I had a bad feeling, so we all peeked out from the private room! And then we overheard this huge conversation!”
Lilina leaned forward, and behind her, Alicia and Loa nodded in agreement.
I see, that’s why it’s been discovered.
As I was processing this, Lilina looked up at me with an irritated expression.
“So, are you really going to risk yourself like that?”
“Well, it seems that way.”
When I answered like that, Lilina let out a dissatisfied groan.
I thought she was worried about me, so I tried patting Lilina on the head, but her mood didn’t seem to improve much.
…What to do about this.
“Um, Lloyd-sama.”
As I was pondering, Alicia stepped forward and called my name.
“Actually, you don’t have to call me ‘Sama’ as well, you know.”
When I said this, Alicia shook her head slightly.
Then, Alicia looked at me intently.
“Please tell me. Why are you going so far to help me?”
Next to Alicia, Loa also gazed at me with a serious expression.
Well, when you think about it, going to such lengths to help someone you’ve just met does seem a bit excessive.
I glanced at Lilina and then gave Alicia a small smile.
“A long time ago, I was in a situation where I seriously considered ending my life. At that time, it was because of people like Lilina and Alicia that I managed to hold on. So now, I just want to return the favor. It’s like a repayment of kindness.”
It was the same words I had told Lilina before.
When I was working for a black company, I had considered suicide.
At that time, I managed to hold on thanks to the existence of this anime with characters like Lilina and Alicia.
So, this time, I’m making a one-sided repayment.
Even if it means risking myself, I’d rather do that than have Alicia suffer.
“A child like me?”
“Yeah. Well, it’s just my own self-satisfaction. I’d be happy if you’d indulge me in that satisfaction.”
Alicia seemed a bit puzzled and tilted her head, not quite understanding.
That’s right. I’m just feeling grateful from across the screen.
As I thought this, Alicia let out a faint smile.
“…You really are a peculiar person.”
Alicia murmured this and looked at me with slightly moist eyes.
“If that’s the case, then I will make up my mind.”
Then, Alicia slightly reddened and continued.
“I will support you, Lloyd-sama, in hopes that you will take me.”
“‘Take me’? Oh, I see. You heard our conversation earlier.”
By the way, I mentioned to Kane and the others that we’d take Alicia earlier.
The unusual phrasing was a bit unsettling, but from Alicia’s serious expression, I could feel her resolve.
“Yeah. Don’t worry; I’ll definitely win.”
If I were to lose, Alicia would likely be troubled by this for a long time.
To prevent that and ensure Alicia’s happiness, we must defeat Kane and the others.
It might be challenging, but it’s not like we have no chance of winning at all.
“It’s fortunate that it’s not a direct duel against people,”
“Yes, indeed. If it were a pure one-on-one fight, we wouldn’t know if we could win.”
I nodded vigorously at Remi-san’s words.
Then, Loa, who had been listening to our conversation, tilted her head in confusion.
“It’s not a direct duel?”
“Yes. Since we can’t hold multiple direct duels in a short period, I suggested we have the competition in a different form.”
With a smile, Remi-san said this and began explaining the details of the upcoming match.