Yuusha Isagi no Maou Hanashi

Baptism of lazer

He had only just returned to his room for a moment when he once again was called upon, and guided to the dining hall.

There was only one long table in the room, surrounded by chairs.
Somehow, while using the bare minimum furniture and their utmost effort to put it in order, they organized it to look splendorous.

It couldnt be helped though. Currently there was a shortage of goods.

Even so, the lace in the tablecloth seemed to be first-cla.s.s goods, the previously prepared food was also luxurious.

Certainly they hadtried,with their up most effort, to welcome the braves.

Ikemen and Yankee had already arrived and were seated.

Just seeing his face made Isagi feel a little relieved.
Isagi then sat down towards the middle of the table.

[Yo~] – Ikeman {?} –

Isagi was sitting diagonally across from Ikemans seat.

The one who arrived late to the room was Eyegla.s.ses.

After looking around the room for a moment,
He went to the opposite of Yankee, who sat at the edge of the table, he then took a seat exactly on the diagonal edge of the table.

The Demon lords candidates, once again four of them were a.s.sembled.

Before long the maids came in bringing foods.

Although Isagi was quite worried about the fact that the food was demon food,
somehow, it seems that the eating habit of the demons was no different from Isagis and the others.

Rye bread with a lot of baking powder, a thin soup, and a salad that contained vegetables he had never seen before.

After the appetizer, some kind of meat saut was lined up.Each of the courses had good taste,
if one didnt mind its shape,then its quite edible.

(. Yep, its really similar with the things that I previously ate in this world.)

Though it would be a bit difficult for a person who just came from another world.
Even so, its a situation which Isagi already got used to.

Or rather everything served on the top of the plate is hundreds of times betterthan all the things he had ate during his adventure.

But, speaking of other people.

The one who was eating without minding anything is Yankee.

After eyegla.s.ses sipped the soup a little, he didnt touch anything else.

Ikemen was slowly putting the bread into his mouth.

Due to the difference in taste Ikemen frowned a bit. He then mutters to Isagi.

[Youre, awesome huh] -Ikeman-
[Hmm?] -Isagi-

While griping the fork, he raised his head.

[Even in this kind of circ.u.mstance, youre able to eat properly] -Ikeman-
[Ah, th, thats right eh] -Isagi-

Is it perhaps unnatural?

Ikemen seemed to be composed, but, as expected, deep inside he also seemed to be in ruins too.
Seeming like an excuse, adding one thing to another.{?}

[U, umm. You know, even though I look like this I can eat almost anything.

[Is that so, thats amazing he~.] -Ikeman-

[Including that too, I think youre awesome, you know]-Ikeman-

Ikemen was staring at Isagi with a look of respect.
Such a kind of reaction, somehow, even now, he thought of it as something fresh.

Yankee and Eyegla.s.ses sank into silence.

Even though there were several maids standingaround them, all of them had erased their presence, and blended into the background just like dolls.

[How should I say this, it feels like we are still inside a dream right]

Ikemen made a bitter smile.

[Youre right]

He vaguely nodded his head.
Actually that was a big lie. He had already become an inhabitant of this world a long time ago.

[You know, I was thinking of going to the club, but I had a thought of going to the toilet for a moment. As I was turning at the corner, my chest suddenly began to feel a lot of pain.] -Ikeman-

As everyone heard about it, its quite pitiful.

[Asaura-kun how did you get here?] -Ikeman-
[For me, I was studying in the library] -Isagi –

By the way, it was same as whathad happened 3 years ago.
At the time, he was in his second year of middle school.

[And thus as you expect, my chest became painful. Then when I realized, I was already here] -Isagi-

[Youre right. Though I think it would be good if this didnt become something too dangerous] -Isagi-

[Haha, youre right] -Isagi-

As they able to laugh together like that

Eyegla.s.ses vacantly muttered.

[I want to return.. ]

With just that few words, the mood that was raised vanished.

(Aah . This became a downer again)

It seems like the gloominess is only deeparound him.
At the opposite side of that seat.

[Really,I said its bad if we cant get back] -Yankee-

Though he has a totally different atmosphere, Yankee got irritated.

Just like Oth.e.l.lo, it even felt like this side is also about to get flipped over.

And then suddenly, Yankee kicked the table.

[How can I stay in this place forever. d.a.m.n it] -Yankee- {TL : he use rough-like j.a.panese. is theres some way to write it in English?}
(H, his att.i.tude is this bad eh!)

Even though he was supposed to be just a normal person, that even made Isagi jolt a little. ((If Dyutyu were to speak to him right now, I wonder if she would faint or not.){Isagis thoughts or narrators comment}

To the extent such a useless concern floated in his head.

[Uum, though they said that they will give explanation to us, it seems the people from before are still not coming here. haha] -Ikeman-

Ikemen muttered with touching effort.

Hes the incarnation of communication skill.
At this kind of time someone must help him right.

[Yo, Are you perhaps a high school student?] -Isagi-
[Ye, yes. Now, Im in my second year] -Ikeman-

And thus, it means that he is the same year as Isagi.

[Then, were from the same year right] -Isagi-
[It seems so. It make me a little relieved, you know, Im glad its same as Asaura-kun] -Ikeman-

He smiled towards Isagi.
It was a gentle smile that could give peace of mind to anyone.

[Or rather its fine if you just call me as Isa, you know. I will also call you Shuu] -Isagi-
[Un, then best regard, Isa-kun] -Shuu (Ikeman)-

Shuu was grinning.

Its a good thing.
He wouldnt have any confidence to sit alone in this place, if Shuu wasnt here.

[Shuu, you didnt say that you wanted to go back heh] -Isagi-
[Un, well.. In exchange theres someone I want to tell this about] -Shuu- {Does he want to tell or ask?}

Shuu lowered his voice and said:

[Our family or friends could be worrying about us. Thats why it would at least be good if Im able to send even just letter to them you know.] -Shuu-
[Thats right. .] -Isagi-

Isagi nodded earnestly.

But theres no time for such a thing.

[Even Isa-kun would have someone who is worried about you, right?] -Shuu-
[.. umm~ well, maybe?] -Isagi-

The person who floated into Isagis mind in that moment, was not his relative at the other world who neglected him, but it was his friends from 20 years ago which he was separated with.
Shuu who saw that face painted with sorrow, let out a giggle.

[Perhaps, you had a girlfriend?] -Shuu-
[Eh?] -Isagi-

Involuntarily Isagis face became red.

[I, its not like my relationship with her is like that] -Isagi-

[Youre wrong. Youre totally wrong] -Isagi-

Even though he understood that he was being teased, somehow he didnt feel irritated about it.

Or perhaps being called stupid by his male friend (TL: tempted to write Boyfriend, but no!) was just really nostalgic to him.

(Now I remember that since I was summoned as the brave 3 years ago, I always kept on fighting) (TL: he is time slip so its still 3 years for him, not 20)

Though there were some fun things, there were also many that were not.
There wasnt really much chance to quietly having a chat with another person like this.

(Hey, this is perhaps fun)

At this time when he had such a thought,
the dinning halls doors slowly opened.

The ones who came were the swordsman and the witch, which they already met in the bas.e.m.e.nt.
He could not see Dyutyus figure anywhere.

[Didnt you come late, eh, d.a.m.n it.] -Yankee-

Though they were poured on by Yankees jeers, both of them had nonchalant faces.
The little girl Witch arrived at the end of the table, and raised one of her fingers.

[E~ Theres poison inside the meal today, no?] -Witch-

(Eh!?)

Isagi got confused.

(No way.. I made a mistake, for me to not antic.i.p.ate such a thing.)

Isagi body was able to nullify poison to some extent.

Summoned to this place, his carelessness continued.
As expected its because he was alone.

Isagi always gathered with his party.

Now because of that, it backfired on him.

( . But, for what reason?)

He couldnt see Shirbenias aim.
By any chance, perhaps its a type that removes a persons sanity.

His surroundings also became noisy.

[Eh, Eee~] -Shuu-

Ikemens face became pale.

[Dont mess with me you b.i.t.c.h!] -Yankee-

Yankee stood up.
Even Eyegla.s.ses who only took a sip of the soup was filled with nervousness.

The witch, who still had no expression, now closed one of her eyes.

Or perhaps, thats just her badly made wink.

[Its a joke nano.] -Shibernia-

. .
What was with this girl?

[Ooh, you b.i.t.c.h! You have some nerve, eeh?] -Yankee-

Clank thus Yankee stood up and start rolling his sleeves.

[Maa, maa]
[Wait, wait]

Isagi and Shuu weresomehow able to hold him down.

At any rate, fighting would have been bad.

When they thought Yankee had calmed down, they let his arms go.

[..Eeh~, the princess will not be cominghere; shes now resting since her physical condition didnt improve.
And thus, lets once again explain it] -Ira-

Ira stared to speak with an expression that seems like he had a headache.

The last time Isagi met her, Dyutyu seemed to be healthy. (TL: no she is in heat)

Since Yankee was here, theres must have been a chance that she would collapse again. Right?
Indeed. What a swordsman to have such consideration toward her master, eh?

[I am of the Angela race, Ira. This one is the witch, Shirbenia. We are the ones who became the corps commander and head magician in this castle.] -Ira-

[. Dont speak unnecessary things, Shirbenia] -Ira-

Irritated Ira. (Irairashinagara Ira Its not a pun.
This person is like a Wiseman.)

[.. Sorry, this kid is the last living Axis Summonerdemon, you know.
Though there are some parts of her that are a little strange, I hope you will overlook it.]

Swish swish.Shirbenia, who was shaking her head,

Witchcraft summoning master,

They were people who could connect between this world and that world.

Originally Magicians themselves were rare people.
Witchcraft was one at.i.tspeak; people who had no talent couldnt use it.

Even among them, summoning magic was special.

They would be able to summon various powers, ritual articles, or occasionally people like Isagi and the others.

As a skilled person who is able to use special witchcrafts, they were the Axis Summoners.

( This kid is?)

No matter how you looked it, she seemed like a middle schooler.

In this world which real age and appearance would not always match, considering that, she was still too childish.

Or rather, she was weird.
This genius was a Weirdo.

[Somehow I felt a wicked gaze aimed toward me, no? Since I dont know who is the culprit, for now I will blow away everyone, as its also a way, no?] -Shirbenia-
[Stop it Shirbenia.] -Ira-

She had her head held down by Ira.
Unya~Shirbenia, let out such a voice and got crushed.

At this time, crash, theres a man who smashed his hand on the table.

It seems that he wasprovoked by reflex.
He glared at Shirbenia, and shouted with a loud voice.

[TRY IT b.i.t.c.h! Aaaan! ?] -Yankee-

t.i.t for tat

After all, presently its just merely a loud angry voice from normal person.
His fighting power is just 5, huh. This trash was only at that level.

But.

While he thought that she was clearly trembling, that girl squinted.
The faint emotion that seemed to dwell inside her, Isagi could see it.

As casual as when a teacher called on their student.
She raised her hand overhead.

[ Die.] -Shirbenia-

She whispered softly.

A flash came at that moment.

[Shirbenia!] -Ira-

Ira shouted.

[()] The witch fired a hot beam that came out from her fingertip.

[()] Its witchcraft.

Her witchcraft was certainly aimed at Yankees head.

Its instant death.

(Shes joking right )

The only ones who could react were Ira and Isagi.

With her hand, Ira slightly diverted that hot beams trajectory.

And that bore fruit.

None of the Demon Lords candidates were moving.

Yankees hair was burned off, scattering and fluttering.
Zaaap or when they thought there is such a sound, the dinning wall at his back, was scorched.

Isagi prepared himself in the case that Ira failed, felt relived.

But,

It felt like time stopped.
These boys just now, for the first time, saw paranormal power.

[ Seriously]

Yankee stepped back slightly, then sat back down in his chair.

It was the place that was burnt by the laser just now.
His face turned slightly paler.

[Haha, awesome heh.. Perhaps this is, magic () right..?] -Shuu- (TL: he doesnt know about the difference between mahou, majutsu and Houjutsu, thus I think that mahou that he mention in this line is not Witchcraft but magic)

Behind Shuus eyes were fear, anxiety and awe
which spoke for the sentiments between Yankee and Eyegla.s.s.

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Ikemen: Hiyama Shuu. Slightly friendly with Isagi.

Ira: Swordsman of theAngelia race. Corps commander. Have a lot of troubles.
Shirbenia: Summoning magic master from the Witch tribe. Weirdo.