Kays Translations
Just another Isekai Lover~
Chapter 116: The Roots Remain the Same
“Ah, welcome back, Ishud-sama.”
“I’m home~~~”
“Um… are your friends all right?”
“They’re fine, they’re fine~~~. They’re just a little tired.”
Ishud and the others returned to the town.
As expected, everyone returned without anyone missing.
However… although there were slight differences, fatigue was clearly showing on everyone’s faces.
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Waltz and Lyune were no exceptions.
“Come on, you guys, get it together. When we get back to the mansion, we’ll have warm and delicious food ready.”
In this hunt, Ishud didn’t have to fight even once.
Considering that, it was natural that Ishud wasn’t tired at all… but no one had anything to say about that.
Because Gulf and the others were fully prepared to fight the monsters they encountered.
They had originally decided that they would be the main fighters, and even against opponents that made them feel on the edge, they never asked Ishud to join the fight… all of them experienced battles that were quite on the edge.
Gulf and the others fought in the fierce battle festival held about a month ago, under the rule that they basically must not kill their opponents. However, except for the one who participated with Ibuki… it couldn’t be helped if an unfortunate accident occurred.
With that determination, they faced every match.
But today, their opponents were not humans, but monsters.
Of course, the monsters attacked with the intent to kill Gulf and the others.
Although it wasn’t Gulf’s first time fighting monsters… still, each monster was stronger than any of the same kind he knew.
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For the C-rank monsters, there were times when he doubted if they were really C-rank.
“…Ishud, you’ve been living like this every day.”
“Hmm? Yeah, that’s right. No matter how many you defeat, crush, or kill, they never decrease. It’s the best place to test the experience gained from training!!!!”
At these words, Christiel nodded with a wry smile.
Even Ibuki, who came from a completely samurai background… though extremely exhausted, understood that thinking.
Dustin… as usual, didn’t think much about Ishud’s mindset, just felt very satisfied with the battles he experienced today.
That’s why he had a smile on his face.
However, the expressions of Gulf and the other three seemed to say that Ishud was indeed a berserker, a battle maniac.
“After all, people who think like Ishud-nii-san are very rare, aren’t they?”
Amidst this, despite her own fatigue, Lyune calmly observed the expressions of Michela and the others.
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“Lyune-san… you understand!!!”
“Y-yes, to some extent.”
She was suddenly approached with a face full of excitement from a newfound comrade, causing her to step back.
Michela’s face lit up, but Lyune simply understood what Michela and the others were thinking.
“However, testing the skills honed in training in actual combat—regarding this, I also agree with Ishud-nii-san.”
“L-Lyune-san, you enjoy it too?”
“The joy of successfully executing a pre-planned strategy is the ultimate pleasure, I think.”
“Hmm… that, I can’t deny.”
The strategy worked well.
Michela isn’t the type to think out and execute detailed strategies, but she does at least consider how to respond if her opponent makes a certain move.
Even with such small predictions, if they hit the mark and she defeats the enemy, she feels an exhilarating thrill.
That wasn’t just something from long ago; she felt it even in today’s battle.
“Lyune, as usual, you’re always thinking about the details.”
“Waltz, since you can think, why don’t you try to think a little more before you act?”
“Well, unless it’s a really dangerous situation, when I’m fighting alone… it’s like letting my body move on its own impulse? That’s what suits me.”
“…Accepting that everyone is different is the best approach.”
Letting your body move on its own impulse.
Sometimes, that is the best choice… and even at just ten years old, Lyune understood that.
She is pursuing the path of a magician, but at her core, she is still a member of the Regula family.
She had past experiences of letting her body move according to the impulse Waltz mentioned, and there was nothing she could deny about it.
“Please, take care of us.”
Because of their deep fatigue, Gulf and the others craved nutrient-rich food; their hunger instinct demanded meat.
They ate and ate until they were full… but instead of falling into a deep sleep, Gulf and the others got up after thirty minutes and headed to the training ground.
In the midst of this, Gulf asked Alex, who had returned, to train him just like the other day.
“From my memory, I believe today you went hunting with Ishud and the others?”
“Yes, that’s correct. It was a very good experience.”
It was apparent through his expression that this wasn’t just bravado.
Gulf had the kind of strength that Alex favored greatly.
However, Alex was the passionate type who was a bit out there, but because he was pressed by his younger brother Ishud, he calmly assessed Gulf’s physical condition.
(I understand your feelings! After graduation, I still want you to come to my place, but you’re not off tomorrow, are you?)
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From Ishud, I haven’t asked whether training will take place tomorrow or if they’ll continue hunting consecutively.
However, one thing was certain: there would be no rest.
“At the same time… I realized that there’s still a considerable gap between Ishud and me.”
Today, Ishud ultimately never participated in the battle with Gulf and the others.
For Gulf and the others, this was a good thing.
Yet no matter what monsters they encountered, Ishud’s expression remained unchanged, just as it always was.
Not only Dustin, but Gulf too experienced battles today where blades threatened his neck and heart multiple times during combat.
(No, it’s no good… Absolutely no good… I have no intention of being arrogant. But… But at this rate, I’ll never catch up!!!)
The flames of determination that dwelled deep in his eyes blazed even brighter.
“Please!!! Please continue training me today too!!!”
“Haha… Hahaha!!! Got it, good!!! Then come with me!!!”
The same man, with the resolve of a man who had made up his mind, spoke with a determined look in his eyes.
Once that was understood, it would be tasteless to offer words of concern for his well-being again.