Chapter Ep
Epilogue
Kai province was the province of hot springs.
In Ina City, Nagano Prefecture, which was nearby Nokogiri Mountain, there were many well-known hot springs, including that well-known hidden hot spring Shingen.
After the completion of the operation, the members of Strikers including Leshya and Shizuno were rewarded by Tabata Katsuie and got a room prepared at a small hot spring inn, saying「Take your time in the water then return, alright?」
As for the adults, they still had the difficult post-war processing, it seemed that only the students were allowed to take a break first. The captain and vice-captain joined the adults, they were chased for this and that report and miscellaneous matters, some people felt sorry, while others didn’t hold back.
The men got all excited playing table tennis, Taketsuru and Souya were all sneaky, and the bath lovers heartily enjoyed the hot water from sunrise to sunset.
The one who went to the men’s bath was Moroha.
No other customers were there, so he got to use it extensively.
When the water reached his shoulders and stretched his limbs, his tired body and mind gradually relaxed.
This was certainly an indescribable sensation. The efficacy of the hot spring or how small it was were unrelated to it. It was an open air bath, so he decided to enjoy the moon-view bath at night while viewing the autumn sky absentmindedly.
The women’s bath was next to it, separated by a bamboo wall.
Satsuki asked aloud「how does it feel over there?」and Moroha replied, confirming each other.
He heard the merry voices of the other girls, and those were: Shizuno, Leshya, Haruka and Sophia.
– Ku〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜. It stings my wounds〜〜〜.
– Bear with it, Satsuki. It was written on the signboard just now that “Wounded soldiers had a hot-spring cure in this area during the Warring States period”.
– Even if you can’t bear it, come to my room later. I will heal you with 《Healing》.
– Eh? I’ll get Moroha to do that so no thank you?
– … I’m telling you to come to my room. Got it?
– Ee〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜.
– Choosing a man over female camaraderie. That’s why you can’t make friends.
– What did you say, Leshya!? You also were a loner until very recently!
– That’s right. Even though I changed my mind, those were painful days. I just keep changing my mind now though.
– What’s with that complacency!? And that triumphant look!?
– Stop quarreling in the bathroom. Haruka will also say a few words as your Senpai.
– Eh? Oh. I, I wonder about that…
– I saw her. Momochi Haruka already got 《Healing》 from Moroha a while ago.
– Well, if you take in consideration her great efforts this time, then a benefit like that is appropriate for what she did?
– But I also did my best, Momo-senpai is a traitooor.
– I, I mean, I did say to him that it was embarrassing, but Moroha forcibly──
– How foul! Thinking you’ll be forgiven if you appeal to a weak-willed woman, you have no guts!
The sound of splashing hot water.
– It cannot be helped, it cannot be helped!
The sound of splashing hot water happened again.
The sound of splash and splash competing with each other resounded for a while.
– You’re old enough to know that, so stop acting like a child!
*Dull sound*
There was a dull banging sound and the repetitive splashing sound stopped.
「「I’m sorry…」」
Satsuki and Haruka apologized to Sophia in a crying voice.
Because they really looked like children, Moroha involuntarily chuckled.
– If you don’t control yourself a bit, then Moroha who’s next to us will overhear you, you know? You’ll be laughed at, alright?
「「Guh…」」
Shizuno pointed that out maliciously and Satsuki and Haruka groaned in vexation.
Because his chuckling was detected, Moroha became alarmed.
– Hmm…. When I think again that Moroha is on the other side of this thin timber wall, I feel strangely anxious. My heart races.
– I can hear you, Leshya.
He wanted her to not blurt out anything strange. His heart was also racing.
– We might be able to peek through the bamboo, you know? Should we try it?
– Don’t instigate them, Shizuno!
– It’s a joke. Don’t take me at my word.
Shizuno was just bantering with him, but,
「「「…」」」
For some reason, the other girls kept silent.
– It’s a joke, right?
Moroha got away from the women’s bath while showing a stiffened smile on his face.
It would have been great if they had kept calm,
– Hey, Moroha. Shall you get a modest present from me?
Shizuno began to say something fishy again.
What was she planning this time…?
– What kind of present?
Even though Moroha ignored her, Sophia ended up being immensely curious about it.
– Maybe provide a dreamlike situation for boys?
– Eh? What, what?
– I want to know too.
Even Satsuki and Leshya took the bait.
There was no one who would stop Shizuno anymore──
– Hyaauh.
Suddenly, Haruka let out a small scream in a sexy voice.
Moroha was startled.
To say nothing of pricking his ears up. He was a boy.
On the other hand, Haruka, in an angry voice,
– What are you doing, Shizuno!?
– Uwaa. Senpai, your boobs are huge. Let me touch them.
– They aren’t big though!? Is that a sarcastic comment!?
– But they have elasticity and the rubbing sensation is quite there.
– Don’t give a brief review of them so calmlyyyyyyyyyyyyy.
Haruka shouted in anger. Her figure which was about to cry seemed to come into his mind.
– What are we going to do if Moroha hears us!?
– I’ve been telling you he’s listening to us, no?
– Are you bullying me!? I’m going to cry. Get away from me.
– But I think Moroha will be happy. Isn’t that true, Moroha?
– Sorry! Your voice is too far, I can’t hear you!
Moroha shouted back with all his might.
His heart was racing and sounding but not like before.
He might have to pour water and not hot water on himself.
– Momochi-senpai, don’t get agitated with this much, alright? It’s not like it’s a problem if you are heard. Rather, if you don’t have the strong spirit to at least catch hold of the appealing spots, then I don’t think you will catch up to us.
– What kind of appeal is that!? I’m not going to simply be exposed by a bully like you, uwaaaaaaan.
Haruka cried.
– Jeez, stop that already.
Moroha complained, but Haruka was so noisy he didn’t reach them.
On the contrary──
– What looks so fun, girls!? I’ll join you too!
An even noisier voice roared from the women’s bath.
It was the arrival of the demon vice-captain who was released from the miscellaneous matters.
– Hmm? This is a bath. I thought it was a mixed bath?
The minute that she appeared, the ero demon Tokiko was at full throttle.
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– You dodging the matter is daring. It’s not pleasant at all!
Moroha felt mana swelling up from the other side of the bamboo wall.
Ah! He thought, but there was no way for him to stop that there.
The Dark Arts of wind released by Tokiko blew off the wall splendidly.
The division between the men’s and women’s bath disappeared and naked girls appeared.
– Tokiko, you pervert────!
Sophia turned her back on him in a hurry.
– Guwa〜〜〜〜〜〜ha ha ha.
Tokiko laughed loudly in an imposing stance.
– W-what am I going to do if Moroha sees me～♥?
Satsuki blushed and hid her chest as she gave a glancing look at the men’s bath.
– I think this is alright. The ventilation improved, and it’s comfortable.
Although Leshya was submerged in the bathtub, she didn’t try hiding at all.
And Haruka was half-standing up, she was about to tear off Shizuno who rubbed her breasts from behind.
Using the hands of Shizuno as a bra, her important place was hidden.
Moroha saw.
The small dimple on Shizuno’s face.
A devilish smile that only Moroha could see.
Shizuno put her hands away from the breasts of Haruka.
As it was said before, Moroha was a boy.
His eyes ended up being glued to the modest bulges and the graceful pink tips.
– Unyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.
Haruka’s intense scream pierced through the bathroom, reverberating.
And went high and distant.
Later, they heard from Mari that it reached even the far Amigasa Mountain.
The waiting area halfway up Amigasa Mountain was crowded with people.
After the end of the operation, most of the people returned to Shiojiri branch office to receive treatment, on the other hand, the platoon captain class gathered here.
Furthermore, personnel were being gathered to transport the people who had their soul pulled out to Shiojiri branch office.
Instructions flew everywhere, high-spirited and understanding voices returned at them.
As if that hustle and bustle demarcated the world──
In one of the quiet and standing still tents, Edward and Charles looked grave.
They were lined up with a simple table put between them, listening carefully to a certain report.
People were strictly ordered to leave and Zlatan stood guard at the entrance.
Kneeled in front of them, the one who offered a full report to them was Blaise.
Edward scrutinized it in his mind for a moment,
– Kashibawa’s soul was saying that Akira’s gang controls the 《Metaphysicals》?
– As I stated a moment ago, each of my words tells the truth. I have confidence in my memory.
Blaise humbled himself and replied.
– Six Wings, huh…. They were against Six Heads? Isn’t this a very interesting plot?
– Nonsense. What’s interesting about it?
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Charles spat out with a face as if he had swallowed a bitter bug.
– What you should have said is “boring”.
– Blaise. Withdraw already. I, who felt kindness, letting this simpleton hear that, was a stupid.
– I’m sorry, I’m sorry! I apologize. I will do it seriously.
As expected, he was too candid. Edward regretted it.
– I don’t think Kashiwaba is lying. That said, it’s not good to believe that the investigation is accurate. Shall we try asking both parties? Akira was now… at the mansion of “the witch of the prison” right?
– Affirmative. I let Chloe go there long ago.
– Eh? What about Andou’s permission? Did you get his agreement?
– You know, don’t you? That’s a waste of time.
– Your impatience is the master that truly gives rise to wasteful conflicts.
Edward shrugged his shoulders with an exaggerated gesture like an actor and Charles got annoyed and ignored him.
Rather than that, he glared at him,
– I said it, no? Shiba Akira should have been killed.
– Well, it was me who recommended to spare his life.
Edward recoiled and raised both hands.
– If it wasn’t for the twist of fate, Akira would have become the reliable sixth person. Sooner or later, his anger will cool down when God plays with him.
– You’re naïve. You who easily succumb to loneliness.
– Don’t curse at me, saying I’m naïve. Even now, I’m strongly desiring that there’s something wrong about this…
Edward rested his chin in his hands on the table and sighed in a big way.
Charles laughed scornfully at his sentimental attitude and said without reservation,
– But it’s too late. That crucial Kashiwaba Gen’ichi isn’t awaken yet, is he?
He glared outside the tent, tapping his feet.
Certainly, there were many things he wanted to listen from the mouth of Kashiwaba, the person in question.
– He doesn’t look like he’s going to wake up soon. Get An to look for him now.
Angela was ordered to transport the rescued people, and at the same time, was ordered to secure the nine people who were kidnapped by “Invisible”.
Before long──she changed her expression and came plunging into the tent.
– My lord!
– Ye〜ah, it looks like it’s bad. What〜? That’s all, excuse me〜.
– T-that’s! They couldn’t be found… no matter how much I looked for them…
– ? Could this be?
– Yes…. They aren’t. Neither Boris… nor Graham… are among those who were rescued.
Angela looked depressed, naming her comrades of the British Headquarters.
Edward covered his face with both hands and Charles grinded his teeth.
– Impossible. Could it be that all nine people are missing?
– No, I secured five of them, including Melaine Flamini who is in coma.
AJ replied in a tone of voice that lacked politeness to Charles.
Edward, his face still covered,
– Then four are missing, huh…. Who are the other two?
– Yes, my lord. Van Percy from America. And──Gen’ichi Kashiwaba.
Gen’ichi Kashiwaba woke up in a place similar to a school classroom.
Was the school closed? There were no voices from the students, but there was a sign of being deserted and abandoned.
As was the case with Flavie the other day, Kashiwaba couldn’t understand the situation right away, his head was in chaos, he looked up at the ceiling in blank amazement while facing upward.
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He listened without wanting to listen to the voices of the men who talked next to him.
『Alright! I won the bet, right? Right?』
『Fuuuuuck! How do I lose this quickly? I can go a bit longer!』
『Like I thought, Haimura is a monster. Your arrogance, yes your arrogance couldn’t admit that』
A delighted voice and a vexed voice.
Both were conversing in a strong English accent.
Kashiwaba, with his head still unclear, shifted his attention to them as if he were enticed.
The two young men sat cross-legged on the ground were having some kind of argument.
Both were familiar faces.
The one wearing a cowboy hat was “Flash Sword” Leonard Van Percy.
The muscular one was “Blue Knight” Boris Terry.
Yes, Kashiwaba knew.
They were two wings of Six Wings.
Since Kashiwaba discovered the remnants of 《Demon》 with the notification of a certain informant, he stumbled upon them, the Six Wings, while gathering information and deliberately letting them go free one after another.
Then, after further investigation, and as he learned that they were even producing and controlling 《Metaphysicals》, he was tracked down by phone and attacked by “Invisible”.
His memory came to an end there, but as he remembered various things, his thoughts were sorted in rapid succession.
(Why am I doing nothing…!? These guys!? Are the enemy!?)
Kashiwaba jumped up, took distance from the men and put himself on guard.
He put his hand in the pocket and revised the ID Tag. But there was nothing there, to say nothing of the thing that became a specialized weapon.
『Goddamit, it’s my treat. I’m done with this, so let’s deal with him and then go have a drink』
『Oh right, that Kashiwaba. Poor guy. After all, people that know too much are no good』
Boris and Leonard stood up relaxed.
With just that.
Kashiwaba’s whole body was scorched by a strong killing intent and pressure; he sweated like his pores were open.
(Don’t falter. I’m one of Japan’s best 《Godlike Movement》 users…)
Withstanding the shivers, he slowly stepped back.
He had to get out alive of this place somehow, take refuge in some branch office and bring back the information.
『So that’s your face that has confidence in escaping on foot? But I’m pretty fast too, you know?』
Leonard extended his left hand to the handle of the sword hanging on his waist.
Kashiwaba waited his chance to escape impatiently.
Leonard bent forward, readied his drawn sword and fixed his gaze on him with hawk-like eyes.
As they faced each other, the pressure that scorched Kashiwaba became intense.
In the end, and without bearing it, he tucked his tail between his legs and began to run to the window.
He grimaced. He was way desperate. He raised his face soaked in water as if indulging in air.
『Yup, I’m fast』
A laughing voice. Kashiwaba turned only his neck as if he were aroused by fear.
At that moment, and as if showing off, Leonard unsheathed the sword worn at the waist.
An intangible sword with no sword blade.
That was──
With his disposal completed, Leonard and Boris left composedly.
On their backs was the school building surrounded by a blazing large fire which then collapsed, crumbling together with a roaring sound.
The abandoned closed school that was deep in the mountains was now completely buried without leaving any shape this time.
Was it accomplishing its duty as a beacon tower in its last moment by making the black smoke reach the heavens?
This was the trigger.
The sign that their King finally returned and that the Six Wings would start moving for real.
Just like the light that was so strong it created a strong shadow.
At the same time, the union of 《Order》 caused the demon lurking in the bottom of the earth to be revived….