Hajime shrugged helplessly, but saw at the edge of his sight, Ling was trying to sneak out the door.
"Where are you going?"
“Eh~!?”
Ling jumped in fright, shaking like a small animal. Hajime, smiling, handed the item to her.
"Um, um, Nagumo-san, what is this?"
"That was your original Sacred Gear. I tried to modify it, but its performance was worse than I expected, so it became garbage."
"How could you do this?!?"
The hand-forged divine artifacts distributed by the kingdom have become useless garbage.
After that, Hajime gave Ling a new divine tool to use, but...
Because Suzu has twintails, Hajime gives her a scallion-shaped Sacred Gear, but he rudely retorts, "No, no, you can't be her," and takes the Gear back. Then, under the pretext of "I want to see a live-action version of Golem, Illusion," he gives Suzu a giant doll (with a golem inside). However, Suzu is unable to control it and is actually manipulated by the doll. Hajime, disappointed, exclaims, "It's useless," and takes the Gear back. Finally, Hajime shouts, "No, no! I'm out of ideas! Let me rethink it!" and kicks them out of the workshop. (Editor's note: This is a reference to Hatsune Miku.)
Listening to the crows heralding dusk, Ling's eyes looked like rotting dead fish, and she whispered:
"Nanyun-san is mentally unstable. He is a mentally unstable alchemist."
No one disputed her conclusion.
Volume 9 Bonus: Nightmare Anniversary
"By the way, the Christmas festival is being held in the royal capital right now, right?"
Fornil was flying high above the clouds, heading for the snowfields. Shizuku said this nonchalantly, sipping tea in the restaurant.
Since Fornil was on a cruise, Hajime was also there, and they all had lunch together. Hearing Shizuku say this, Hajime tilted his head in confusion.
"Christmas Festival? Ah, Esid's?"
"Yes, Lily said it would be held in the capital."
Kaori tilted her head and asked:
"Why would we do that when the headquarters is already destroyed?"
"I heard that it's being held precisely because it's ruined. If Lily says it's going to happen, it will definitely happen. Unless there's a major enemy invasion, it will definitely go on as scheduled."
Although the capital is currently under reconstruction, no one in the capital would consider it inappropriate to hold an annual festival. Instead, they would surely prepare for it with joy.
Ling blew on the hot milk she loved to drink and squinted her eyes with nostalgia.
"Christmas Festival... Christmas Festival is Christmas on Earth, right? It's been less than a year since I was summoned, but I miss Christmas so much."
Her nostalgic words seemed to resonate with Guanghui and the others, and the Earth Team all gazed off into the distance. Suzu's eyes welled up as she continued to sip her milk, a white mustache forming around her lips as she spoke with emotion.
"Christmas... I didn't even go on a date."
"bell?"
Sensing that something was wrong with Suzu, Shizuku called out Suzu's name, but Suzu herself was too busy lost in nostalgic memories to answer her.
"During Christmas, boys are probably only present during class assemblies. Unlike Suzuki-chan and Kaoru-chan, no one confesses their feelings to Suzuki."
"Xiao-Xiaoling?"
"I had no choice but to dress up Xiang Xiang as a sexy Santa Claus and have her go find Nanyun-san to vent my anger."
"Rin-chan!?"
Unexpectedly, her friend unexpectedly revealed the truth. While she seemed to be reminiscing about fond memories, it was a shocking confession for Kaori. Not only Shizuku and Kouki, but Hajime and the others also began to focus their attention on Suzu, noticing that something was amiss.
"After that, I mostly spent time with Eri... Yes, with Eri. We always spent Christmas together, complaining about not having a boyfriend, eating cake together to vent our frustrations... Ah, but Eri is happy as long as she has Kouki-san. She wouldn't want Kouki-san to be with her, right? Not me."
Guanghui felt puzzled and looked away, not daring to look at Ling.
"Speaking of which, what am I even talking about? We're not even friends, and yet I'm still talking about my memories with her. This is ridiculous, haha."
"Ms. Ling, Ling! Would you like a cup of hot milk with honey?"
Shia's expression was a bit stiff as she handed over a beer mug of hot milk. Everyone quietly gave her a thumbs-up, praising her for being a "great rescuer!"
After dreaming of her "ideal dream" in the sea of trees, Suzu's dark side sometimes emerges. She reveals a pair of dead fish eyes and sips her milk.
Although the atmosphere was sad, it also created a gap.
Kaori did not miss this good opportunity and took the opportunity to change the subject, throwing the topic to the people in the other world group including Yue.
"So, Yue, how are you guys doing? I'm not familiar with Todas' anniversaries. How do you celebrate them? Is it any different now than before?"
Tio thought for a moment and replied:
"In our hidden village, we hold a harvest festival. When my country was still around, we also held founding anniversary celebrations and royal Christmas festivals."
Lian Shi also made a sound of surprise. Everyone seemed very interested in this topic, as it offered a glimpse into the lives of the mysterious Dragon People. Tio narrowed her eyes in nostalgia and began to speak:
"The Christmas festival... it was a grand festival. Back then, every nation revered my country. Regardless of race, even royalty or not, everyone celebrated with joy and abandon."
The image of young Tio happily playing in the crowd comes to mind. It is such a touching and heartwarming memory...
"But the last Christmas is also the day the nation dies."
Tio had a dead fish look in his eyes!
“… Christmas Festival… Day of Destruction… Betrayal… Ugh, my head…”
Yue also had a dead fish look in his eyes!
"Where's Shi-Shia!? What kind of festivals do the Bunnymen have? Right?!"
"Innocent and energetic rabbit! You're the only one I can rely on!" Kaori thought, pinning her hopes on Shia. Because the topic she started had revived their nightmares, Kaori desperately tried to save the situation.
“…I don’t know what festivals the Bunnymen usually celebrate… Before I met Hajime and the others, I had always lived in seclusion in the settlement… so I don’t know much about festivals…”
The energetic rabbit's eyes turned dead! Kaori hugged Shia tightly, cursing herself and apologizing to her.
Shizuku thought this wasn't going to work, and with a stiff expression on her face, she threw the topic back to Hajime. Hajime was always a reliable man, and he was sure to turn the tide!
“Nan-Nangumo-san! What about you!?”
"I was either at home celebrating Christmas, or because Kaori invited me out, I was attacked by boys transformed into demonic Rakshasas—"
"Shut up!"
Hajime frowned, thinking that it was you who asked, that was really too much.
"In that case, I can only talk about Kaori's situation... No, besides the usual Christmas party, I only have memories of inviting Nagumo-san but him running away!"
"Shizuku-chan...was it necessary for you to mention that?"
Kaori also joined the ranks of those with dead eyes.
"Koki... I can't. Most girls get jealous around Koki on Christmas. Especially when Kaori and I are with him, girls from other schools..."
"Shizuku, Shizuku? I don't quite understand what happened then—"
He was the only one who didn't know. Seeing Shizuku's indescribable, yet equally dead-eyed look, Kouki immediately said, "Just pretend I didn't say anything," and then shut up.
The girls who turned into Shuras to compete for the light, and the girls who quarreled because she was with Kaori - Shizuku forced those memories to be suppressed in her heart and looked at Ryutaro with wide eyes.
"Ryutaro! In that case, you're the last line of defense! Tell us about your fond memories!"
"There should be a limit to forcing people, right?!"
Ryutaro was dumbfounded, and saw people with dead eyes looking back at him.
Ryutaro's expression was stiff, but he coughed and spoke with a firm resolve:
"Well, I once asked the girl I liked out for Christmas, and she agreed."
"Oh!" The heavy atmosphere eased slightly.
Kaori asked with a hint of excitement:
"I didn't know that happened! Ryuutarou-kun! And then? And then?"
"...Actually, it seems her target was Kouki. After hearing that she was going to spend Christmas alone with me, she immediately canceled the date."
"Then why did you choose to say this!?"
The atmosphere was extremely sad, and Ryutaro's eyes were dead. Kouki lowered his head as low as possible.
"I see. So, the only one who has fond memories of Christmas is Amano River. Explode!"
Explode, you instant-charged creature! — Hearing Hajime say this, Kouki replied with a cold look:
"You have no right to criticize me now."
As a result, the restaurant was filled with a sad atmosphere until the after-meal tea was finished.
After that, it goes without saying that the topic of Christmas festivals became taboo.
Volume 9 Bonus: Ordinary Magic Academy: Club Recruitment for the Four Problematic Characters
It was after school one day, a few days after the entrance ceremony.
In order to persuade new students to join the club, the magic school is in a lively atmosphere.
"Okay, Myuu. I heard you haven't decided which club you want to join yet. Is there any club you're interested in?"
His beloved daughter (goddaughter) had just entered the elementary school department, and Hajime held her small, maple-leaf-like hand and asked with a gentle expression on his face.
The Magic Academy requires students to participate in club activities, and Myuu is no exception.
Having said that, Myuu has an Oedipus complex, and of course she wouldn't consider any other options except her father's club... But unfortunately, Hajime's father's Alchemy Workshop stipulates that only those whose vocation is Alchemist can join, so Myuu can't join.
Even though Hajime dotes on Myuu and has the power of the president, he cannot allow exceptions. Because if there are exceptions, the school's problem girls will flood in.
Therefore, today Hajime accompanied Myuu, wanting to carefully choose a club that suits her.
Also, when Hajime asked Myuu with a gentle expression, a voice of “That’s great…” came from the ceiling, cardboard boxes, trash cans, and lockers… but Hajime decided to pretend he didn’t hear it.
"I want to join Dad's club..."
Myuu still refuses to give up, unleashing a desperate, pleading attack with her eyes! This deals critical damage to Hajime's father! But he won't lose!
"Sorry, Myuu, this is also the rule."
"Hmm~ Can't we find a loophole?"
Despite her frustration, Mu persisted, delivering lines that didn't sound like something a little girl would say. Whose influence was this? That's obvious.
"...I'm sorry, I'm a bad father."
Hajime turned away and apologized.
So, in order to visit the club that Hajime recommended, Myuu, who was only interested in her father's club, had to continue walking. As a result, trash cans, lockers, and cardboard boxes followed him, and a rustling sound came from the ceiling. And then, after walking for a while,
"What a coincidence! Hajime-kun! Myuu-chan!"
Kaori appeared from the trash can! Myuu was startled and jumped up to hug Hajime.
"Are you a youkai?! Kaori, when did you start living in a trash can?!"
"Listen to me, about Myuu's club, do you want to join my rescue club?"
"Listen to me."
"I won't listen!" Kaori hurriedly climbed out of the trash can, squatted down to match Mu's eye level, with a sweet smile on her face, and began to vigorously recommend her club.
"Um, um, Kaori-nee, I understand... Myuu wants to visit your club..."
"Really?! I'm so happy! Myuu-chan will definitely love it!"
"Wake up, Kaori. The little girl doesn't want to break your heart."
Kaori was busy whispering, "I want to conquer Myuu and become her mother, and then become a couple with Hajime-kun! Hehehe." She seemed not to notice the little girl's bitter smile.
Afterwards, they arrived at the rescue club. The members' faces showed an expression of "Oh no! The president is back!?", but when Myuu walked in, saying "Excuse me," their faces immediately changed to a friendly expression.
"Kaori-nee, what does the rescue club do?"
Myuu immediately raised the question, and President Kaori smiled sweetly.
"Vice President!"
"...Yes, I'm Vice President Tsuji Ayako. Myuu, I'm here to explain this to you on behalf of the president, who doesn't come to the club often."
The president seems to have no idea what the club's activities are about. Why? Because she's all about youth.
According to the reliable Vice President Ayako (actual president), this seems to be a club that practices first aid, studies first aid methods, and improves recovery magic, just as the name suggests.
"Myuu doesn't know how to use magic..."
You'll Also Like
-
An ordinary profession creates the world's strongest
Chapter 860 1 hours ago -
Equipment Printing School Mage
Chapter 478 1 hours ago -
1932: Playing with the Japanese Communist Party with a doll
Chapter 711 1 hours ago -
Ikari Shinji's Harem Comedy Daily Life
Chapter 122 1 hours ago -
Connect to Yuan Tiejue's chat group
Chapter 69 1 hours ago -
As a commander, I will never meet a heavy female ship girl
Chapter 290 1 hours ago -
Why wasn't I the one who got the male lead's script?
Chapter 189 1 hours ago -
This second dimension is too immortal
Chapter 580 1 hours ago -
Terra Succubus Development System, but calm office workers
Chapter 101 1 hours ago -
I'm collecting in the Pokémon world
Chapter 377 1 hours ago