[Then, why…..what happened to Kaori’s original body? There must have been some kind of problem then?]
[Shizuku-chan, calm down. I’ll explain it properly]
While calming down Shizuku, Kaori continued to explain.
At first, Hajime had attempted to return Kaori’s spirit back into her original body which they’ve healed with Reproduction magic.
However, the one who told him to wait was Kaori. Even while stuck in a spirit state, “Spirit Guidance” can be conducted to communicate with the soul. Kaori who was still in a spirit state, had heard of Meiredi Raisen and requested that she be placed into a golem like her. If it was Hajime, then he should be able to create a powerful golem.
At [Merujine Underwater Ruins], Kaori had realised her own powerlessness, she had no intentions to stay the way that she was now. She also had no intentions to give up standing next to Hajime as well. At that point, she knew that she would easily be killed. Cowardly, miserably, and mortifyingly…...if so then, she thought, “what if I tossed away my human body”.
Once Kaori was resolute on something, she became surprisingly stubborn. Although Hajime and them had tried to talk her out of it, she wouldn’t listen. That determination was so strong it made Hajime raise out both hands in surrender.
With no other choice, Hajime had decided to create the strongest golem he could, however, suddenly the light bulb inside of Hajime’s head lit up! [I can use that can’t I?]. Right, it was Nointo who Hajime had pierced through the heart.
After Hajime recovered Nointo’s remains, Yue used Reproduction magic to restore all the wounds. The strong body of “God’s Apostle” had become Kaori’s new vessel, it was a great success when “establishing” the soul to it.
Unfortunately, although the organ-like magic stone which supplied an infinite supply of magical power was reproduced, it was not functioning, however, Nointo’s inherent magic “Decomposition”, her dual wielding swords and skills, silver wings and feathers were useable.
It appears that Nointo’s body remembers all previous combat experiences and knows how to use it, although she’s unable to fly right now because the body is still new, once she gets accustomed to it, she’ll likely be able to exert “God’s Apostle’s” true abilities. Now that she can directly manipulate magic, she’s well qualified to be shoulder to shoulder with Hajime and them.
Kaori who was happy that her spirit was successfully established onto the body was an incredibly amazing sight. After all, she had the appearance of a cool beauty and she was making a fuss with “Kya, Kya” noises and a big smile. The opponent which Hajime was just fighting with not too long ago was making such a happy face and in addition she was clinging onto him, as expected, even Hajime didn’t know this would happen and his eyebrows turned into a 八.
By the way, Kaori’s real body was being stored in the “Treasure Warehouse” while receiving Yue’s freezing treatment. A beauty frozen in ice created a very mysterious feeling. Since cells that are ruined after being thawed out can be restored by Reproduction magic, if she wanted to go back to her body, the possibility of it is extremely high.
[.....I see. Ha~a, Kaori, you’ve always been a bit spontaneous since a long time ago but this time supases all of those]
After hearing Hajime’s explanation, Shizuku placed a hand on her head to suppress her headache. Her headache was worse than the time when she was asked what Hajime’s favorite game was so she visited the game store, only to have mistakenly charge into the X-rated game corner.
[Ehehe, sorry for worrying you Shizuku-chan]
[.....It’s fine. As long as you’re still alive then……]
Shizuku said while smiling at Kaori who had an apologetic expression, then she suddenly straightened her posture and changed her expression to a serious one, then turned towards Hajime and them and bowed her head.
[Nagumo-kun, Yue-san, Shia-san, Teio-san. Thank you very much for saving my best friend. Although my debts are continuously increasing and I have nothing I can return in exchange…..I’ll never forget this favor throughout my life. If there’s anything I can do, then feel free to ask. I’ll do my best to respond to it]
[.......You’re as honest as ever. Ma~a, don’t mind it so much. We just helped out our own companion]
Shizuku showed a wry smile towards Hajime’s light reply. It wasn’t just Kaori, they were all saved as well. There lives were saved twice at that. Even after being saved from their predicaments, most likely the results of the clash was convenient for Hajime’s own circumstances as well, his state of mind was already something that you could only laugh at how different it was.
And, somehow the calm mood also had a hint of spitefulness in it as well, Shizuku sharply pointed out.
[.......Considering all that, although you were also worried about me, you gave me the medicine for Kouki’s sake right?]
[If you had broken then Kaori would have been troublesome….]
[Trou, troublesome you say…...that’s mean, Hajime-san]
Replying to Shizuku’s sarcastic remark, Kaori’s tsukkomi also came through, [besides….], Hajime continued.
[Just like a certain Sensei has said, I should not walk down the “Lonely life”. Though I can’t afford to pay attention to everything, if it’s just this much then……]
[! Nagumo-kun……]
Aiko who had kept silent while Shizuku and Hajime and them had their conversation, looked towards Hajime with moistened eyes that were overwhelmed by emotions due to Hajime’s words.
The other students were strangely admiring that Ai-chan’s teachings properly reached Hajime who had become overly haughty, it seems that Aiko was more impressed than they were though, Shizuku and Yue and them sensitively felt that some other kind of heat was also included in Aiko’s eyes.
Kaori appearance was like, “It can’t be!”, asking for confirmation, she lined her sight with Shizuku and Yue and them, Yue and them nodded with a sharp look while Shizuku averted her eyes and looked up towards the sky.
Shizuku sensed that a delicate atmosphere was beginning to build up and decided to continue talking in order to return the atmosphere back to normal. There were a mountain of things that she still wanted to ask.
[On that day, the day when Sensei was kidnaped, can we hear what you wanted to tell us that day? That talk surely had some kind of relation with Nagumo-kun and them who acquired Age of Gods magic right?]
Hajime heard Shizuku’s words and turned his gaze over to Aiko. Silent pressure hung over Aiko to explain the situation. while clearing out her throat, ~Kohon~, Aiko began to explain Hajime’s purpose for traveling, and, she began to explain about everything from the events when she was held at the head temple and when the Kingdom was invaded.
After she finished explaining everything, the first person to raise their voice was Kouki.
[What’s with that. Then, are you saying that we’re just dancing on the palm of God’s hand? Then why didn’t you tell us about it sooner! You could have told us when we met up again at Orcus!]
With a criticising look and voice, however, Hajime only glanced at Kouki as if he was troublesome and didn’t say anything. He was ignored. Towards that attitude, Kouki got up from his seat with a ~gata!~ noise and was filled with hostility towards Hajime.
[How about saying something! If you had told me about it sooner then!]