Chapter 15.3
Fearing a leak of information, Mr . Lewis didn’t pass the information to Fort Ebenus using the communication means provided at Selatta . But, since I spoke directly to him, and if I can speak to the leader of Fortress Ebenus, this danger will be avoided .
I was heading South through Selatta .
One thing I know for certain, Fortress Tilia was attacked by a user who can control monsters .
As for those with the ability to control monsters, there are two that have been confirmed .
One of them is Riku Kudō . To be honest, I don’t remember much about him, only knowing that there was an underclassman with such a name .
The other is Takahiro Majima . He was a second year, like me .
As for Kudō’s whereabouts, no one knows . He seems to be hiding in the Sea of Trees, but he could also be hiding in society .
On the other hand, Takahiro Majima recently stayed at an inn near Selatta .
Fearlessly and heartlessly, he had been interacting with the survivors of Fortress Tilia .
Takahiro Majima had since disappeared, but according to Lewis, his destination is likely to be Akel, one of the five northern countries .
It’s an understandable plan of action: escape from a powerful military empire and wait for things to cool off in a small country with relatively low security capabilities .
Apparently, the safest route from Selatta is via the count of Long, but no sign of him was found . I decided to investigate a route that would pass through the Kitrus Mountain Range .
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It seems to be a long-forgotten route that cannot be used, but there are not many places those of us with cheats can’t push through .
Of course, there was a big possibility that it would be wrong, so the roles were divided . I, named the 『Great Runner』was the only one who could catch up with the party . Even with the dangers on the route, I was the only one who could do it .
It was fortunate that someone had seen him at a village where he stopped before continuing his journey .
Now it’s just a matter of catching up .
I was aware of the rising intensity of the smoldering emotions in my chest .
Maijma Takahiro .
I had exchanged a few words with him .
He doesn’t give of the impression of being strong, but he seems serious and sincere .
However, I was often impressed by the way he and the girl with him, Miho Mizushima, interacted .
I knew about Miho Mizushima in my school . However, it wasn’t until reaching Fortress Ebenus that I became keenly aware of her existence .
Jun Takaya, the boy who brought us information about the collapse of the colony, journeying alone through the Sea of Trees .
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He was her childhood friend, one year older .
He was a strong warrior, but his body and mind were tattered after the long, hard march . But, as soon as he reached Fortress Ebenus, he appealed to us to save his precious childhood friend .
I shook his hand and told him to leave it to me .
So, when I saw Mho Mizushima with Majima Takahiro at Fortress Tilia, I was both relieved and angry .
What’s up with that? What will happen to Takaya?
…Of course, I know that I am an uninvolved third party to their love triangle . I know that Takaya is just a childhood friend to her .
After that, I felt a great deal of sympathy for Takaya as I told him she was still alive .
Nevertheless, I felt a bit mean-spirited about the two .
I soon realized it didn’t matter .
The two in front of me were so well-matched . They must have overcome many obstacles together . Their atmosphere made their relationship seem incredibly natural .
There is no way their relationship is going to break down, no matter what .
As a single girl, I thought it was wonderful how compatible they were .
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I can’t forgive myself for ever thinking that .
It was all a lie .
It was not Miho Mizushima who was next to him . It was nothing more than an ugly monster mimicking her appearance .
Mimic Slime . It is said to be a monster that can imitate all of the abilities of the target is consumes .
The fact that such a monster had taken the form of Miho Mizushima means that, Majima Takahiro killed her and fed her corpse to…
I have to make sure .
Whether or not the atrocity is true, if Majima Takahiro is a murderer, I’ll beat him up and restrain him . That’s why my cheat is with me .
With that single though in my heart, I ran across the mountains .
And finally, I caught the figure .
“Finally, I caught up . ”
I stop on a narrow mountain road . After running over the almost vertical cliffs, I block their path .
“Eno Yuna . ” Majima Takahiro’s eyes widened as he muttered my name .
As if to protect him, the one who came forward was the monster who stole the figure of Miho Mizushima . That is, if my information is correct .
What appears to be a masked girl in the background is probably a doll-shaped monster, judging by the exposed limbs . There is also a beautiful Arachne with a spider’s lower body and a fluffy balloon fox cub riding on its head . From behind Majima Takahiro’s left hand, a tendril shaped monster also holds up its neck like a snake .
There are some girls who seem to be metastasizers that I am not familiar with, and even some elven girls . But I don’t care about them .
The only important information is that Takahiro Majima is a monster manipulator .
That said, it doesn’t mean he’s evil .
“I’m going to ask you one thing . ”
I make one last confirmation .
“Majima, did you let the monster you control feed on Mizushima?”
Takahiro Majima’s face becomes tense .
At that moment, it was confirmed that he was my enemy .