exposing their joy, their wariness was relinquished. Of the kidnapped people, there were many that ran at full speed towards their house, after first bowing to Hajime.
The circle that encloses Hajime gradually grows, and the surroundings were completely buried by the people of Fair Bergen as they noticed. After a while the crowd begins to open a pathway. On the other side, stood Alfrerick Haipisuto, the most important person of Fair Bergen.
[Grandfather!]
[Oh, Oh, Arutena! Im glad, you were alright…..]
Arutena, ran at full speed while tears overflowing from her eyes, and jumped into her grandfather’s chest. To the reunion of two family members that was thought to never be able to see one another again, many surrounding people were moved to tears.
After embracing one another for a while, Alfrerick later separated from his granddaughter and gently pats her head, then his gaze was turned to Hajime. A wry smile appeared in his expression.
[......Its become a surprising reunion, Hajime Nagumo. Surely, I didn’t think that my granddaughter would be saved. Our previous relationship aside*I improvised here, couldn’t actually understand it though it has something to do with relationships i think*. …….We sincerely express our gratitude, Thank you]
[I only brought them here. If you wish to thank someone then thank the Hauria tribe. I’ve heard that there are people from the Hauria tribe here, let me meet with them…..]
[Yes, but it’s you who changed the Hauria tribe. What goes around, comes around, you’ve not only saved my granddaughter, but also, us all. That is the fact. Your kindness is far more than we deserve and we would never be able to repay it all, but, at least accept our gratitude.]
Hajime, from Alfrerick’s words, just shrugs his shoulders reluctantly and was scratching his cheek from having been slightly embarrassed.
Yue, Shia, Teio, and Kaori are happy from watching the heartwarming scene. And, the man who dove into the dungeon in order to train and save the human race, to the fact that Hajime has been saving people all around the world, a complex expression was shown on Kouki’s face.
Afterwards, Hajime, the Hauria tribe heard of their arrival and are quickly returning to Fair Bergen, we were given permission to wait in Alferick’s house.
As to Alferick’s order, they were treated to tea(Arutena blushed a great deal when our hands touched while she handed me tea*Improvised a little here but, it should be alright. There was a word in between hands that i couldn’t understand*) When we finished drinking one cup, men and women of the Hauria tribe rushed in noisily.
[Boss!! I haven’t seen you in a long time!!]
[We waited for you! Boss!!]
[I, I’m honored to finally meet you desu~! Sir!!]
[Uoi! Newbies! Boss has returned! Tell all the other guys! Get there in 30 seconds!]
[Yes, roger de arimasu~!]
The attitude of the leftover forces, Kouki who should have expected it already from the reaction from Pal’s group is completely surprised! He spat out*it was either spat out, or spilled* his tea. While all members were wiping off the tea, they noticed that multiple Usagininzoku were lining up! Standing upright and immoveable with heels in arrangement, it was the appearance of wonderful saluting.
Though there are many who don’t actually know Hajime, their behaviours and speech seems to have been trained into them voluntarily, and expanded their powers.
[Un~, Yes, its been a long time. Temporarily, since there are other people here lets stop the saluting]
[ [ [ [ [ [Sir, Yes, Sir!] ] ] ] ] ]
With a cheer for the boss that could be heard throughout the Sea of Trees, the Hauria tribe seemed to be very satisfied, to the genuine cheer that they’ve experienced for the first time [we’ll also finally.…..] the Usagininzoku that wasn’t part of the Hauria tribe was filled with anticipation.
Surely, after Hajime leaves the Sea of Trees, the angry voice of Sergeant HarOman *thanks, lemonedSM* might have resounded throughout the Sea of Trees.
[I’ve meet Pal’s group and understand roughly what’s going on. You guys seem to have played an active role? You’ve done a great job repelling them]
[ [ [ [ [ [Yes, We’re grateful de arimasu~!!] ] ] ] ] ]
The last reply was said full of emotion in a tearful voice. Hajime, then passed on Pal’s groups information on to the Hauria who are trembling with emotion. In other words, Having found that Cam’s group invaded the Imperial castle, they will also invade it. And, there is a request for assistance.
[Indeed. …..The message from “Baltoferd of Certain Death” has definitely been received. We express our thanks, boss]
[.............Na, by the way…..what is your second name?]
[Ha? Me? …...Fu, of course. Like the falling thunder, an unpredictable thunderclap striking down his foes, I am “Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade” *Yeah, these lines are iffy…it probably sounds out into something, but for the life of me i don’t know*! desu~!]
[......Is that so]
It seems that it’s already too late for the Hauria tribe.They’ve been completely infected. I regret that I didn’t stop this from spreading beyond Baltoferd of Certain Death.
Hajime pulled himself together and asked “Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade”.
[There seems to have been members outside of the Hauria tribe thats been trained, now, how many exactly?]
[......Rest assured…. Many brave young people from tribes that have good relations to our Hauria tribe have heard of the rumors and begged to be trained….. Our actual combat force goes up to 122 soldiers]
Not only Hajime, but also Yue and Shia were surprised, if thats the case then they’ve increased their numbers by a fair bit. Hajime’s intentions aren’t understood so “Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade” has a doubtful face.
[we can carry all of the members at one time. …..Io, Runikusu. Quickly gather all the guys who want to follow us to the Imperial capital. I want to see everyone together here]
[Ha? Ha! Roger! At once!]
It appeared that “Iorunikusu of the Thunder Blade” didn’t understand right away and asked back with a questionable face, then he guessed that it meant that they would be going with Hajime to the Imperial capital, he saluted and immediately left to gather the other members.
“Io…..of the Thunder Blade, Hajime returned in order to go to the great labyrinth, it appears he didn’t think that Hajime would actually help them. It seems he shaken up by the unexpected words.
And, Io wasn’t the only one who was surprised, Shia who stood next to Hajime was also surprised. Her eyes are open wide, and her rabbit ears are standing up straight! She stares at Hajime.
[Ha, Hajime-san…..the great labyrinth…..]
[You’re worried about Cam’s group right?]
[U….that….sono….but….]
Hajime hit the bulls-eye so Shia shuts her mouth.
Hajime’s purpose is the great labyrinth, Cam’s circumstances are unrelated, Shia was unable to say that she wanted to search for Cam’s whereabouts, entering the Imperial capital which would prove too troublesome. Moreover, Cam wasn’t kidnapped, he went in on his own accord. If anything its his own responsibility.