Manowa Chapter 111

Chapter 111 - Let's Board the Dragon Boat

The day after Kazane bought new equipment . Kazane and the others left the Roiro Hotel and  boarded the Thunder Chariot . In addition, High Hippo-kun was in following mode .

「It's good Dragon Boat weather . 」

Sharasha left the hotel to see them off and said such a thing .  

「Good Dragon Boat weather?」

Kazane asked the meaning of Sharasha's words from the window .

「There isn't a single cloud today, right? The cargo hold is occupied by the Merchant Guild, so when people ride the Dragon Boat they can only use the deck . So it is quite tough when rain is falling . So since the sun is out I said it was good Dragon Boat weather . 」

(Ah, that's right, didn't I hear people couldn't go inside?)

Kazane was reminded of that, and she nodded .

「Well, you might run into a thundercloud on the way, so be careful . 」

「Roger . Well, since we're riding this it won't be a problem . 」

Kazane banged the door of the Thunder Chariot . Purple lightning discharged from the place she hit . It seemed there was a purple lightning barrier with the effects of physical damage reduction and Lightning element nullification .

「Ah, is that so . Well then, have a good trip . 」

Sharasha said farewell, and Kazane and the others headed for the Dragon Boat boarding area .

◎ Dragon Boat, Deck

「Aneki, I finished securing it . 」

「Thank you . 」

Kazane turned after thanking Naoki and confirmed that the different Hippo-kuns and the Thunder Chariot were secured by ropes connected to the deck's attachment points . In addition, the securing was mostly done by the ma.s.s production model Tatsuyoshi-kuns . Naoki's contribution was  instructing and making fine adjustment .

After finishing the confirmation Kazane returned to gazing at the scenery outside the Dragon Boat .

「We're going to start ascending after this . I'm looking forward to it . 」

「Well, I saw it many times in the game, but even so the real thing is going to be different . 」

Yumika was also watching the scenery beside her .

「This is the first time since I was a child . And it's the first time I've seen this sort of scenery, since I was in the cargo hold at that time . 」

Royalty usually reserved the cargo hold and were separated from the general public . Although they wouldn't see the scenery outside, if a princess fell from the ship or was scorched black by lightning it would be very problematic .

「So Kazane, did they say that going inside the Dragon Boat and taking something was all right?」

That was what Kazane had previously asked Jinrai . Jinrai answered that it would be better to ask at the Dragon Boat Administration Bureau in Wombard, and Kazane actually asked the question before getting on .

「They said they wouldn't make any claims for it, so it won't be a problem . But I was told it would be very troublesome if I made the ship fall . 」

「You, how did you ask?」

「Normally?」

Kazane's normal exchange went something like「Uncle-chan, teach me」「What do you need, young lady?」There was the possibility that the other person gave answers a.s.suming she was a child .

「Well, they also doubted that I could actually do it, so if they knew there would probably be trouble . 」

Kazane continued speaking . In other words, she only asked because she was aiming for the promise . Yumika's best friend had such a crooked side to her .

「So you are going inside?」

「But I won't do it right now . I'd be too conspicuous . 」

Kazane replied to Yumika's words . The Infinite Key that would let her enter was an item that was best left unknown as much as possible . Even though there were exceptions, a key that could open anything would invite wariness and alienation, and many people would appear to try and make her use it for them .

「I will go alone at midnight . With Wall Walking I should be able to enter the exterior entrance without anyone noticing . 」

「That's completely like a thief . 」

「I also wanted to go inside . 」

Tiara said from the side, but Kazane knew the internal structure that was unknown to Tiara and the others . Yumika and Naoki also couldn't accurately grasp the internal structure because they hadn't thoroughly explored it, although they could probably manage to find their way with the a.s.sistance of the Window . Yuuko-nee had also thoroughly explored the Dragon Boat in Zexiaharts, so if she were accompanying them there would be no problem with her going, but she wasn't with them .

Since awkward fumbling around might cause the Dragon Boat to fall, Kazane was choosing to carefully explore alone .

「Oh, you're from yesterday . 」

A woman called out from behind while Kazane and the others were talking .

「Ah, yesterday's Onee-san . 」

Kazane looked at the woman who greeted her and said「h.e.l.lo . 」

「Yes . h.e.l.lo . Thank you for yesterday . 」

「I only guided you . So did you get something?」

「Yes . This . 」

The woman showed her the self lightning attacking sword that made Kazane think「scary」when she saw it .

「If I'm not mistaken that's the one that deals damage to yourself . Is that all right?」

Kazane was worried and asked the woman, but the woman answered「It's fine . 」

「It's the perfect weapon for my way of fighting . Honestly, I never thought there would be such a thing . 」

「Is that so?」

「Is that so?」

I guess she's an M? Kazane thought . Then Tiara asked「Who is this?」and Kazane said「Umm…」as she realized she didn't hear her name yesterday .

「I met this person when I went weapon shopping yesterday . 」

「I am called Minaka Raidou . 」

Minaka added and bowed after Kazane's introduction .

「I am called Tiara Elmar . 」

「I am Yumika . Nice to meet you . 」

「And I am Kazane . 」

They said their successive different self-introductions . Kazane guessed that Yumika was curious about her j.a.panese features and attire, so she said「She said she was『j.a.panese』」to follow up . When she heard that Yumika said「Ah . 」It seemed she thought she was a player .

「So Minaksan also boarded the boat . You were looking for a weapon yesterday, so are you planning to enter the Grand Tournament?」

「Yes . That is my plan . 」

Minaka replied with a dignified voice .

「So maybe you and Yumika will fight each other . 」

「Um . Please be gentle on me at that time . 」

Kazane looked at Yumika, and Yumika replied and laughed a little .

「You're being humble . If you are my opponent I will enjoy fighting with all my power . 」

Minaka said that and smiled . From Yumika's manner Minaka was able to measure her true abilities to some extent . And she felt that she was not an opponent she could beat while going easy on her .

「Everyone~, we're about to fly~」

Louise showed up while the fellow girls were talking to each other .

「Well then, I should leave . 」

Minaka heard Louise's words and took her leave .

「Yeah . See you . 」

Kazane and the others waved to Minaka's back as she was leaving . Then Louise joined them and asked Kazane while watching Minaka .

「Who was that?」

「Minaksan . She said she was『j.a.panese . 』」

「Wow」

Louise's eyes narrowed as she watched the departing Minaka .

「What's wrong?」

「What's wrong?」

「Hmm . Nothing really . 」

Louise smiled while answering ambiguously . But the next moment she said something outrageous .

「So, doesn't it seem like that young lady Minaka was busy with night practice last night?」

Yumika and Tiara's strangled voices tried to say「wait a second」while their faces turned red . Kazane frowned and replied「You shouldn't expose private information . 」But that was as good as answering .

「Oh, sorry about that . But I only wanted to check one thing . Did that girl have『the scent of her partner』on her?」

「No . 」

Kazane affirmed . At that response Louise replied「Solo night practice? So youthful,」but Kazane looked at Louise with a suspicious expression .

「Just let me worry about it . This is my specialty . 」

Louise answered to Kazane's gaze with a wry smile .

「I guess so . You're not going to do something immediately?」

From those words Kazane seemed to grasp the general circ.u.mstances .

「It doesn't look like she's being controlled . I would say she's a devil user . Although it's honestly difficult to draw hard lines . 」

To Louise's remark Kazane replied「Is that so?」If the expert said so there was nothing for Kazane to do . Not to mention that she had only met the other party yesterday . Even if she was aware of the problem, that didn't mean she could influence her .

In the meantime a steam whistle sounded, and the Dragon Boat ascended . From Kazane and the others' perspective the cityscape looked like it was slowly falling downward .

「It's amazing!」

「Truly」「It's wonderful」

Yumika and Tiara agreed with Kazane's admiring voice .

Both Jinrai and Naoki were in the carriage . Naoki rode it just a little while ago, so because of that embarking experience he wasn't curious . Jinrai was similar . In addition, Jinrai was a bit poor at flying in the sky on this boat .

◎ Dragon Boat Deck - Midnight

「Mm, it's an excellent night sky . 」

The Dragon Boat was flying in the sky at night . Kazane left everyone behind on the carriage and was standing alone at the end of the deck . Louise was not in the carriage . She left while saying「I'm off」and n.o.body questioned her . It was probably night practice .

Right now Kazane was using the dual combination of Invisible and Optical Camouflage to remain unnoticed by everyone, and she said「Skill・Wall Walking . 」In their recent dungeon dive she didn't use the skill, so after activating her long dormant skill she climbed over the side and stuck her foot to the exterior of the boat .

「There seems to be no problem . 」

So saying Kazane nodded and walked briskly to her destination . Along the way seeing the distant ground made her nervous and she became a little wet, but she still didn't stop . She regretted not going to the toilet first, but it was too late .

「This is it . 」

「This is it . 」

Although Kazane's legs were trembling she came in front of a door, then she took out the Infinite Key, opened the door, and entered inside .

「Fuwaa . I was scared . 」

Kazane dispelled her skill and crumbled to the floor . No matter how strong she had become, scary thing were still scary . Kazane saw that the Plasma Pants she just bought were not wet, then she reached inside and confirmed that her underwear was only slightly damp before finally wiping her hands and saying「Safe . 」Her standard was unclear .

「Well then, time to search?」

Kazane pulled herself together and looked down the pa.s.sage . Due to the skill Night Vision, Kazane could see properly even in the dark corridor . Her destination was the reactor . Kazane's aim was a spare Power Stone there .

Name: Yuihama Kazane

Occupation: Magic Swordswoman

t.i.tle: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer

Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Adhesion Sword『Gum』, Spell Dagger, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphan Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Magic Acc.u.mulator, White Magic Acc.u.mulator

Level : 29

Health: 101

Magic Power: 170+420

Strength: 49+10

Agility: 40

Endurance: 29

Wisdom : 55

Dexterity : 33

Spell : 『Fly』 『Torch』 『Fire』 『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』

Skill : 『Warrior's Memory』 『Night Vision』 『Crushing Blow』 『Dog’s Sense of Smell』 『Golem Maker: Lv2』 『Rush』 『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』 『Healing Principle: Second Chapter』 『Air Jump: Lv2』 『Killing Leg: Lv2』 『Fear Voice』 『Invisible』 『Tiger Eye』 『Wall Walking』 『Intuition』 『Cheat Death』 『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield』『Information Link』『Optical Camouflage』『Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization』『Regenerate』『Rear Presence』『Stealthy Placement』『Thunder Chariot』

Yumika:「Spare Power Stone?」

Kazane:「It's not as powerful as the one that's actually used, but if the main Power Stone stops working they'll provide emergency power for a soft landing . 」

Yumika:「Hmm . Ah, that reminds me, you leaked again . 」

Kazane:「It's safe . Safe . 」

Chapter 111 - Let's Board the Dragon Boat . The day after Kazane bought new equipment . Kazane and the others left the Roiro Hotel and  boarded the Thunder Chariot . In addition, High Hippo-kun was in following mode . 「It's good Dragon Boat weather . 」 Sharasha left the hotel to see them off and said such a thing .   「Good Dragon Boat weather?」 Kazane asked the meaning of Sharasha's words from the window . 「There isn't a single cloud today, right? The cargo hold is occupied by the Merchant Guild, so when people ride the Dragon Boat they can only use the deck . So it is quite tough when rain is falling . So since the sun is out I said it was good Dragon Boat weather . 」 (Ah, that's right, didn't I hear people couldn't go inside?) Kazane was reminded of that, and she nodded . 「Well, you might run into a thundercloud on the way, so be careful . 」 「Roger . Well, since we're riding this it won't be a problem . 」 Kazane banged the door of the Thunder Chariot . Purple lightning discharged from the place she hit . It seemed there was a purple lightning barrier with the effects of physical damage reduction and Lightning element nullification . 「Ah, is that so . Well then, have a good trip . 」 Sharasha said farewell, and Kazane and the others headed for the Dragon Boat boarding area . ◎ Dragon Boat, Deck . 「Aneki, I finished securing it . 」 「Thank you . 」 Kazane turned after thanking Naoki and confirmed that the different Hippo-kuns and the Thunder Chariot were secured by ropes connected to the deck's attachment points . In addition, the securing was mostly done by the ma.s.s production model Tatsuyoshi-kuns . Naoki's contribution was  instructing and making fine adjustment . After finishing the confirmation Kazane returned to gazing at the scenery outside the Dragon Boat . 「We're going to start ascending after this . I'm looking forward to it . 」 「Well, I saw it many times in the game, but even so the real thing is going to be different . 」 Yumika was also watching the scenery beside her . 「This is the first time since I was a child . And it's the first time I've seen this sort of scenery, since I was in the cargo hold at that time . 」 Royalty usually reserved the cargo hold and were separated from the general public . Although they wouldn't see the scenery outside, if a princess fell from the ship or was scorched black by lightning it would be very problematic . 「So Kazane, did they say that going inside the Dragon Boat and taking something was all right?」 That was what Kazane had previously asked Jinrai . Jinrai answered that it would be better to ask at the Dragon Boat Administration Bureau in Wombard, and Kazane actually asked the question before getting on . 「They said they wouldn't make any claims for it, so it won't be a problem . But I was told it would be very troublesome if I made the ship fall . 」 「You, how did you ask?」 「Normally?」 Kazane's normal exchange went something like「Uncle-chan, teach me」「What do you need, young lady?」There was the possibility that the other person gave answers a.s.suming she was a child . 「Well, they also doubted that I could actually do it, so if they knew there would probably be trouble . 」 Kazane continued speaking . In other words, she only asked because she was aiming for the promise . Yumika's best friend had such a crooked side to her . 「So you are going inside?」 「But I won't do it right now . I'd be too conspicuous . 」 Kazane replied to Yumika's words . The Infinite Key that would let her enter was an item that was best left unknown as much as possible . Even though there were exceptions, a key that could open anything would invite wariness and alienation, and many people would appear to try and make her use it for them . 「I will go alone at midnight . With Wall Walking I should be able to enter the exterior entrance without anyone noticing . 」 「That's completely like a thief . 」 「I also wanted to go inside . 」 Tiara said from the side, but Kazane knew the internal structure that was unknown to Tiara and the others . Yumika and Naoki also couldn't accurately grasp the internal structure because they hadn't thoroughly explored it, although they could probably manage to find their way with the a.s.sistance of the Window . Yuuko-nee had also thoroughly explored the Dragon Boat in Zexiaharts, so if she were accompanying them there would be no problem with her going, but she wasn't with them . Since awkward fumbling around might cause the Dragon Boat to fall, Kazane was choosing to carefully explore alone 「Oh, you're from yesterday . 」 . A woman called out from behind while Kazane and the others were talking . 「Ah, yesterday's Onee-san . 」 Kazane looked at the woman who greeted her and said「h.e.l.lo . 」 「Yes . h.e.l.lo . Thank you for yesterday . 」 「I only guided you . So did you get something?」 「Yes . This . 」 The woman showed her the self lightning attacking sword that made Kazane think「scary」when she saw it . 「If I'm not mistaken that's the one that deals damage to yourself . Is that all right?」 Kazane was worried and asked the woman, but the woman answered「It's fine . 」 「It's the perfect weapon for my way of fighting . Honestly, I never thought there would be such a thing . 」 「Is that so?」 I guess she's an M? Kazane thought . Then Tiara asked「Who is this?」and Kazane said「Umm…」as she realized she didn't hear her name yesterday . 「I met this person when I went weapon shopping yesterday . 」 「I am called Minaka Raidou . 」 Minaka added and bowed after Kazane's introduction . 「I am called Tiara Elmar . 」 「I am Yumika . Nice to meet you . 」 「And I am Kazane . 」 They said their successive different self-introductions . Kazane guessed that Yumika was curious about her j.a.panese features and attire, so she said「She said she was『j.a.panese』」to follow up . When she heard that Yumika said「Ah . 」It seemed she thought she was a player . 「So Minaksan also boarded the boat . You were looking for a weapon yesterday, so are you planning to enter the Grand Tournament?」 「Yes . That is my plan . 」 Minaka replied with a dignified voice . 「So maybe you and Yumika will fight each other . 」 「Um . Please be gentle on me at that time . 」 Kazane looked at Yumika, and Yumika replied and laughed a little . 「You're being humble . If you are my opponent I will enjoy fighting with all my power . 」 Minaka said that and smiled . From Yumika's manner Minaka was able to measure her true abilities to some extent . And she felt that she was not an opponent she could beat while going easy on her . 「Everyone~, we're about to fly~」 Louise showed up while the fellow girls were talking to each other . 「Well then, I should leave . 」 Minaka heard Louise's words and took her leave . 「Yeah . See you . 」 Kazane and the others waved to Minaka's back as she was leaving . Then Louise joined them and asked Kazane while watching Minaka . 「Who was that?」 「Minaksan . She said she was『j.a.panese . 』」 「Wow」 Louise's eyes narrowed as she watched the departing Minaka . 「What's wrong?」 「Hmm . Nothing really . 」 Louise smiled while answering ambiguously . But the next moment she said something outrageous . 「So, doesn't it seem like that young lady Minaka was busy with night practice last night?」 Yumika and Tiara's strangled voices tried to say「wait a second」while their faces turned red . Kazane frowned and replied「You shouldn't expose private information . 」But that was as good as answering . 「Oh, sorry about that . But I only wanted to check one thing . Did that girl have『the scent of her partner』on her?」 . 「No . 」 Kazane affirmed . At that response Louise replied「Solo night practice? So youthful,」but Kazane looked at Louise with a suspicious expression . 「Just let me worry about it . This is my specialty . 」 Louise answered to Kazane's gaze with a wry smile . 「I guess so . You're not going to do something immediately?」 From those words Kazane seemed to grasp the general circ.u.mstances . 「It doesn't look like she's being controlled . I would say she's a devil user . Although it's honestly difficult to draw hard lines . 」 To Louise's remark Kazane replied「Is that so?」If the expert said so there was nothing for Kazane to do . Not to mention that she had only met the other party yesterday . Even if she was aware of the problem, that didn't mean she could influence her In the meantime a steam whistle sounded, and the Dragon Boat ascended . From Kazane and the others' perspective the cityscape looked like it was slowly falling downward . 「It's amazing!」 「Truly」「It's wonderful」 Yumika and Tiara agreed with Kazane's admiring voice . Both Jinrai and Naoki were in the carriage . Naoki rode it just a little while ago, so because of that embarking experience he wasn't curious . Jinrai was similar . In addition, Jinrai was a bit poor at flying in the sky on this boat . ◎ Dragon Boat Deck - Midnight . 「Mm, it's an excellent night sky . 」 The Dragon Boat was flying in the sky at night . Kazane left everyone behind on the carriage and was standing alone at the end of the deck . Louise was not in the carriage . She left while saying「I'm off」and n.o.body questioned her . It was probably night practice . Right now Kazane was using the dual combination of Invisible and Optical Camouflage to remain unnoticed by everyone, and she said「Skill・Wall Walking . 」In their recent dungeon dive she didn't use the skill, so after activating her long dormant skill she climbed over the side and stuck her foot to the exterior of the boat . 「There seems to be no problem . 」 So saying Kazane nodded and walked briskly to her destination . Along the way seeing the distant ground made her nervous and she became a little wet, but she still didn't stop . She regretted not going to the toilet first, but it was too late 「This is it . 」 Although Kazane's legs were trembling she came in front of a door, then she took out the Infinite Key, opened the door, and entered inside . 「Fuwaa . I was scared . 」 Kazane dispelled her skill and crumbled to the floor . No matter how strong she had become, scary thing were still scary . Kazane saw that the Plasma Pants she just bought were not wet, then she reached inside and confirmed that her underwear was only slightly damp before finally wiping her hands and saying「Safe . 」Her standard was unclear . 「Well then, time to search?」 Kazane pulled herself together and looked down the pa.s.sage . Due to the skill Night Vision, Kazane could see properly even in the dark corridor . Her destination was the reactor . Kazane's aim was a spare Power Stone there . Name: Yuihama Kazane Occupation: Magic Swordswoman t.i.tle: Ogre Killer, Dragon Slayer Equipment: Staff 『White Blaze』, Two Handed Sword『Black Fang』, Adhesion Sword『Gum』, Spell Dagger, Dragonscale Breastplate, Drake Gauntlets, Silver Sheep Clothes, Sylphan Skirt, Plasma Pants, Dragon Ogre Greaves, Indestructible Cloak, Mysterious Pouch, Crimson Saint Coffin, Heroic Spirit Summoning Ring, Circlet of Wisdom, Magic Acc.u.mulator, White Magic Acc.u.mulator Level : 29 Health: 101 Magic Power: 170+420 Strength: 49+10 Agility: 40 Endurance: 29 Wisdom : 55 Dexterity : 33 Spell : 『Fly』 『Torch』 『Fire』 『Heal』『Firestorm』『Healer Ray』『High Heal』 Skill : 『Warrior's Memory』 『Night Vision』 『Crushing Blow』 『Dog’s Sense of Smell』 『Golem Maker: Lv2』 『Rush』 『Fire Principle: Third Chapter』 『Healing Principle: Second Chapter』 『Air Jump: Lv2』 『Killing Leg: Lv2』 『Fear Voice』 『Invisible』 『Tiger Eye』 『Wall Walking』 『Intuition』 『Cheat Death』 『Nimble』『Charge』『Material Shield』『Information Link』『Optical Camouflage』『Dash』『Bloodsucking Blade』『Dragonization』『Regenerate』『Rear Presence』『Stealthy Placement』『Thunder Chariot』 Yumika:「Spare Power Stone?」 Kazane:「It's not as powerful as the one that's actually used, but if the main Power Stone stops working they'll provide emergency power for a soft landing . 」 Yumika:「Hmm . Ah, that reminds me, you leaked again . 」 Kazane:「It's safe . Safe . 」.