“Chapter 326: Decision”


    It’s been three days since I returned to Bay Road.


    I’ve done nothing but lay in my bed and rest. Rudra and Feria insisted I needed to rest my body and mind after these stressful months.


    Raksha and Roar took over the work while I was away so that I would be able to relax if I came back.


    – Good morning, Master. (Mike)


    – Hey. (Mumuruu)


    – Did you get some rest? (Akane)


    – I couldn’t really fall asleep. (Takaya)


    All three of them had been given special permission to safeguard me in case Nayuta decided to suddenly appear.


    – Hey… I have a favor-


    – No. (Mike)


    – No way. (Mumuruu)


    – Rejected. (Akane)


    – Come on. It’s been three days already…


    I was fully expecting to never be able to use my powers again after forcing myself to recreate Moonflower not once but twice.


    My Level must have increased by a lot during my stay at the whale because after a day of rest I was back to normal.


    – No is no. Even if you feel fine you need to keep resting. Give it one or two months before you go back to work.


    – One or two months…


    Everyone here knew about my situation, but they still insisted on me spending time here.


    I only have four more days left.


    – You don’t have to worry. Even if those two come to take you away from us, we’ll protect you. (Mike)


    – Tilchina-sama has arranged for every single high-ranked demon, including herself, to be ready to jump into action at a moment’s notice should you need help. (Mumuruu)


    – The sages, the Thundercloud crew, everyone from the Royal Capital, they’re all guarding you with their best efforts. There’s nothing to worry about. Just rest. (Akane)


    – …That means absolutely nothing. (Takaya)


    Even if every single warrior in this world tried to defy those two, it would be impossible.


    Nayuta’s ability is a cheat. We can’t win.


    Kouya and I found out that her ability had a slightly lesser effect on us since we’re not from this world, but even then Kouya was quickly overwhelmed as if he was a mere insect.


    – I’ve been thinking nonstop for the past few days. I’ve reached the conclusion that it’s impossible for us to win.


    Horribly gruesome images flashed in my mind whenever I imagined what would happen if I refused Nayuta’s invitation.


    – I’m glad that you’re all worried about me. I’d like to stay here forever. But…


    – … (M/M/A)


    – …I’m sorry.


    I wanted to be as positive as possible, but it was pointless.


    – Knock Knock –


    – Ahh, who’s interrupting? (Akane)


    – I’ll check. (Takaya)


    Leaving the three of them to continue with their chores, I went to open the door.


    – Who is it?


    – Hey, good morning. Do you have some time?


    – Meirir-san!?


    Standing there with a heartbroken smile was my first ever companion in this world.