Chapter 168

(168) Battle where death is not an option

Translator: Tseirp

I was with Carol at the beach .

After this, we would ride the ship and sail for the mainland . However, before that, I must defeat the resurrected monster .

After all, I have been in Sheena’s care, albeit only for a short time . I have to return the favor for letting us stay the night and treating us to a meal .

It’s all right . I have put in my utmost effort to train these 2 days .

Even though it’s only been 2 days’ worth of training, I have my ability from the two blessings bestowed upon me that allows me to grow at 400 times the speed . Furthermore, I trained 5 jobs at the same time . Although, Jobless was fixed so it was 4 jobs in actual fact . In other words, I trained at 1600 times the speed .

My hard work for 2 days was equally effective as training for 10 years . Moreover, with Sheena No . 3’s support, I hunted monsters at an extraordinary rate . Further furthermore, adding up all the status of my 4 jobs, my hunting strength was 4 times more than an ordinary person .

Don’t worry, I’ve become stronger .

The current I is absolutely strong . The current I shouldn’t have any monsters that I can’t defeat .

I convinced myself so but I could not stop the trembling in my feet .

“Ichino-sama, are you nervous?”

“ … Only a little … It’s a monster that the Demon Lord couldn’t defeat after all? I was wondering if I could actually defeat something like that . Perhaps I won’t be able to defeat it after all . ”

“I see … it’s certainly possible that you can’t defeat it . ”

Carol said with a smile .

Eh? She affirmed it?

“I wanted you to deny it there . ”

“Ichino-sama, Carol doesn’t want to die . Ichino-sama said it to me . That Carol has the right to live a happy life . ”

“ … I’m sorry for dragging you in this, Carol . However, if it becomes dangerous you can escape into My World so – – “

“Ichino-sama must come too . If Ichino-sama dies, Carol would not be able to exit from Ichino-sama’s world . I will have to spend my life together with Pionia-san and Fuyun until I die . ”

“That’s true – – I definitely can’t die – – I will definitely send Carol – – no matter what happens . ”

“Did that dispel your nervousness?”

Carol said as she gripped my hand .

“Perhaps Ichino-sama considered the possibility of your death but if you really did die, Carol will be sad . Haru-san will be sad and Malina-san will be sad too . Ichino-sama must definitely survive . So, like I said in the beginning, please escape if you think it is dangerous . ”

“And leave Sheena to die?”

“It is not set in stone that Sheena will really die if you do not defeat the monster . Sheena only predicted that the monster will attack the island . ”

Carol said so . That train of thought was well past optimistic thinking and had entered the realm of an impossible future .

However, that’s right . What Carol said was true .

If I weigh Sheena and Carol’s importance, even though I know that I shouldn’t do something like that, I want Carol to survive . After all, she has entrusted her life to me at this moment .

Not only Carol . I do not know what will happen to Haru who has become my slave once I die . The same goes for Malina .

“That’s right, I can’t die yet . ”

“Yes, please live, Ichino-sama . Ichino-sama might feel that you have to hold responsibility for Carol and the others but please do not forget that Ichino-sama has the right to chase after happiness as well . ”

“ … Carol, that’s a big misunderstanding – – My World!”

I said as I opened the door to my own world .

“After all, Haru, Malina and Carol – – I was able to meet you all . I’m already seriously happy . ”

I said and entered My World where I became astonished .

“Thank you for waiting, master . ”

Pionia graciously greeted me with a bow .

I had entrusted Pionia to construct a ship .

I was sure that it would be nothing more than something like a canoe . However – – sitting there was something different entirely .

“Pionia, what in the world is this – – “

“The ship – – I could only make two boats though . ”

“Rather than 2 boats, it’s more like 2 ships . ” (TL: Pionia used the counter for small boats while Ichino corrected her with the counter for large boats)

Sitting there were large sailing ships .

“Just how in the world – – what did you use for nails and such . ”

“I couldn’t create a mine but I was able to create a small mining vein so I mined iron ores from it – – we had plenty of lumber so it ended up like this – – however, I used up most of my magical power – – master, could I request for magical power supplement? I’m already close to my limit . ”

“Pionia, what is your opinion if I die?”

“If master dies now, Master Carol will become my new master . I will request for magical power from Master Carol . ”

“Haha, you’re quite realistic . ”

“I’m a homunculus after all . ”

While Pionia said that, she looked like she suddenly thought of something and added on . Her actions were way too human-like .

“If master is going to die, please supply your magical power before that happens . Master’s magical power is extremely delicious so – – I’d like it if you provide it to me while you are still alive . ”

“I see, sorry but I won’t be supplying you with magical power – – I kind of have a fight waiting for me in a bit . ”

“I see . That’s unfortunate . Then I shall standby here, please do not die . ”

Pionia said . Is it possible that despite how she looks, she is a Tsundere? I thought to myself .

“Now then – – “

I thought as I looked at the magnificent sailing ships .

How do I send these out from here?