After that, it was said that someone had witnessed the breath of an ice dragon rushing straight into the sky above the hidden village...
Prequel 3 Bonus: Searching for the beloved Alchemist over a thousand miles ②
“…Not yet… I can’t die yet!”
In the center of the ocean, a voice filled with obsession echoed.
On the tenth day of drifting, the girl was Aisha (fifteen years old), the waitress at the cafeteria in the middle class district of the Beruka Kingdom's capital. Her eyes were bloodshot, and her hands were tightly gripping the side of the boat, like a vise clamped tightly, looking terrifying.
Having fallen in love with a certain alchemist, she not only crossed the continent but even sailed out to sea in order to protect him who sought her help (according to Aisha) with true love (according to Aisha), and to protect him who was waiting for her (according to Aisha).
The love-struck girl, who was in the state of a runaway super-express train, had her weaknesses taken advantage of—or rather, the two adventurers who owed her a favor, the flat-headed Hedari and the broom-headed Bibbitley, were now lying on the deck.
In order to find Andika, the three of them set sail with high spirits... or perhaps half-desperate spirits.
However, they were amateurs, and their reckless sailing would certainly lead to their death at sea. They had already tasted the bitter taste of regret. However, now they only wanted to taste the food and water.
"...Mr. Hedal, Mr. Bibitelli, I'm sorry, this is all my fault."
Aisha slid down the side of the boat and fell to the ground, apologizing in a rare, dejected tone. The two corpse-like bodies suddenly shook.
"...Aisha-chan, if we can return safely to land...will you live with me?"
Bibitelli spoke thus. Under extreme circumstances, humans seem to instinctively want to leave offspring. Perhaps he was in that situation? Ignoring Aisha and his partner's confusion, Bibitelli began his monologue.
"Oscar has gone to a distant place. So, just make do with me—"
"Oh, I don't want it."
Aisha refused sternly. Until just now, her voice had been as weak as someone dying, but this answer was crystal clear.
Bibitli was attacked mentally by Aisha and his heart was almost broken, but because this might be his last chance in life, he persisted in working hard!
"I, I understand Aisha-chan's feelings, but the happiness of being close to me—"
"I do not want."
"If it's with Aisha-chan, I—"
"I really don't want to."
"Is there any possibility—"
"no."
"..."
"This is terrible, Mr. Hedal. Mr. Bibitelli seems to have suffered brain damage, and he's seeing impossible hallucinations. Just three days without food and water, and he's already like this... It's really useless. I can still fight for another ten years thanks to my love for Mr. Oscar! Ah, Mr. Oscar! Your Aisha will definitely overcome this level of trial!"
“…Wuwu.”
"Don't cry, Bibitri! Wasting water right now could be fatal!"
Bibitri's tears were pouring down, making one wonder if he was actually still well-hydrated. While he felt he deserved it, Hedari's loud warnings, driven by his partner's danger, were a waste of energy.
Then, Aisha had no right to say anything about others. Her brain seemed to be equally damaged. She began to see hallucinations that she and Oscar were in love, wasting water and energy meaninglessly.
All three of them were in a state of sprinting towards death with all their might, but in the end, they were unable to move...
"Hey, are you three okay?"
The three of them saw a massive sailboat approaching at some point, and a cat-man woman poking her head over the side. Her cat ears fluttered, and her beautiful white hair gleamed in the sun.
“So, so beautiful…”
True love seemed to have come to Bibitli.
After that, some time passed—
Aisha and the others were on the deck of the Melkine, enjoying food and water.
"Hey, hey, you'll choke if you eat so fast. Calm down and eat slowly."
Katie from the Melkine Pirates poured them some more water. Aisha pounded her chest and was about to thank her when Bibitelli interrupted.
"Thank you, Katie. Not only did you save us, you even treated us to such delicious food! You're both a beauty and a cook! It's truly unbelievable!"
"W-what? Don't flatter me like that. I'll take you back to land, too."
"I'm not saying this as a compliment. I mean it completely from the heart. I've never met a woman as delicate as you."
"No, stop talking nonsense and eat!"
Katie blushed, her cat ears twitching as she turned her face away. Her actions seemed to suit Bibitli's taste perfectly, making his heart beat wildly.
"Oh, you're chatting up Katy so soon. You seem quite energetic."
The Melkine's second-in-command, Chris, came over with a grin.
"Uh~ Thank you so much for saving me this time."
Aisha finally spoke on behalf of the three of them. Chris pushed over the barrel, using it as a makeshift chair, and waved them off.
"What are you doing in a place like this? ...Are you going to Andica for business?"
Chris narrowed his eyes slightly. These three people were clearly amateurs at sea, so their suspicion was indeed quite suspicious.
As patrol officers around the island, it was only natural for them to be wary of the three. In reality, members of the Melkine Pirates were lurking on the deck, surrounding them and ready to overpower them at any moment.
Behind Chris's smile lies a sharp murderous intent, while Aisha...
"Andika! Do you know Andika!?"
Her eyes suddenly widened, and her aura was so strong that Chris almost drew his sword.
"Oh, oh? I know."
"Please tell me how to get there! I have to go there no matter what!"
"Calm down! Little sister, you're so scary! Your eyes are bloodshot! Your breathing is heavy! Don't get so close to me!"
"Hurry up! Come on, let's go! Now!"
"Calm down! Why do you want to go there so badly? It's a lawless island!"
"It's all about love!"
"Love!? What is love!?"
"Love is the power to crush all enemies (rivals in love) that stand in your way and to control the future!"
"Love is so scary! No, that's not what I'm asking!"
Chris complained to her. Hedal and the others pulled Aisha away and tried to calm her down. When Aisha finally calmed down, she coughed and said:
"Because the person I'm looking for might be in Andika, his name is Oscar..."
Chris and Katie exchanged glances. It was a name they were all very familiar with, and Chris and the others became wary once again.
"...Little sister, what is your relationship with him?"
"I am his wife."
"wife!?"
Hedari and Bibiteli immediately corrected her and briefly explained what had happened. Meanwhile, Aisha would occasionally interject and express her love for Oscar.
While they were explaining, the pirates gathered on deck, thinking, "Oscar is really popular with the ladies." Seeing Aisha talking about Oscar with a love-struck expression, everyone seemed very interested. Katie snorted.
"Hmph, what? That guy is just a gigolo after all."
Seeing Katie's reaction, Chris smiled.
"What's wrong, Katie? You look down. That's no wonder, since you're quite interested in him, and Oscar is also quite attracted to you in a maid outfit."
"Hey, I didn't say anything to that guy—"
"That guy? He's obsessed with maid outfits? Please tell me more."
“Eh~ When did you get behind me!?”
Aisha came up behind Katie like a shadow and whispered softly in her ear. Katie jumped up immediately.
She subconsciously activated her inherent magic, "Acceleration," to distance herself from Aisha, but...
"What's wrong with this girl!? How can she keep up with me!? Her movements are weird too!"
Advanced technology is no different from magic. When thinking about Oscar, Aisha's footsteps can reach the realm of magic! Maybe!
"Nothing is impossible before love! By the way, what's your relationship with Mr. Oscar? Did you wear a maid outfit to serve him? Did you dress up as a cat-eared maid and meow?!"
"What's that meowing?!"
For a long time afterwards, Katie flees, followed closely by Aisha, who follows with strange movements. A chase ensues between the two, heating up the atmosphere of the pirate group. Also, before they learn of their new relationship, they are (possibly) stopped by a man with glasses. Bibitri collapses in tears, while Hedari gazes at the horizon in the distance.
Afterwards, the three were taken to the Ship Island Antika, where they learned about the series of disturbances caused by Oscar and the others... But that's a story for another time.
Prequel Zero 3 Bonus Glasses × Maid Outfit × Tomboy = War
In the secret base in the rocky area, the bunny-eared girl continued to promote her usefulness today.
"Here, Meredith, here's the laundry. I've put it here."
Hearing Chiara's voice behind her, Mireidi turned around to thank her for taking care of her daily life.
"Thank you, Xiao Qi—what are you wearing!?"
Then her eyes widened in shock.
Because there was a bunny-eared maid there. She was wearing a pure white ruffled apron, a refreshing dark blue long-sleeved dress, and a hair accessory with a light white ruffle on her head.
"No, it's not for me, right?"
Chiara asked shyly, her rabbit ears drooping. She looked truly ferocious, ferocious enough to make Meredith's nose bleed.
"Mileddy!? Are you okay? You've been having nosebleeds a lot lately, you must be sick, right?!"
"It's okay, it's okay. I'm just letting my happiness out."
"It's too sad to be hurt every time you feel happy!? It's an incurable disease!"
Chiara used a handkerchief to wipe the blood from Meredith's nose, which made Meredith sink even deeper into the red sea of happiness. Fortunately, Mel was nearby and cast a regeneration spell on her, which saved her from death by excessive blood loss.
"So, Oh, you're the murderer, right?"
Meredith pointed at Oscar, who pushed his glasses up.
"Katie's cat-eared maid is great, but Chiara's bunny-eared maid is equally beautiful. Meredith, I've discovered something new: the combination of animal ears and maid outfits is incredibly well-matched."
"I think Ao's love for maid costumes is unusual."
Oscar ignored Meredith's complaints and stared at the bunny-eared maid, Chiara.
"Chiara, if possible, can you let me preserve your beautiful and lovely appearance?"
Oscar is a gentleman and will ask for the person's consent if he wants to film them.
"O-Oscar, you don't have to be so polite to me..."
Hearing Oscar's straightforward praise, Chiara's cheeks flushed slightly, and her rabbit ears drooped shyly, looking coy. Then, a flash of regeneration magic flew over, and Meredith's nose sparkled.
"How can that be a compliment? You're so dazzling right now. If I could be taken care of by you in a maid outfit, I'd be so happy I'd almost ascend to heaven. You're just that wonderful."
"Hey, what are you saying in front of Meredith?"
Chiara, a sullen, horny teenage bunny, mistakenly believes Oscar and Meredith, and even Nez and Mel, are in that kind of relationship. She wiggles her bunny ears, as if to say, "O-What is Oscar trying to do by flirting with me? Is he planning on getting me in on the nighttime fight too... ahhh!" Meredith, on the other hand, gives Oscar a fierce eye roll, as if to say, "Go to hell, you perverted glasses!"
However, Oscar didn't seem to have learned his lesson. After persuading Chiara to take a photo, he turned back happily to look at Miledy and Mel, his eyes shining with excitement behind his glasses.
"You two, actually, there are two more maid outfits here—"
"Sister Mei, catch it!"
"Got it~"
The two maid outfits that were taken away by gravity magic were easily chopped into pieces by the "Water Blade Whip".
“Ahhh! What are you doing?! I spent three days and three nights sewing this for you!”
"...Ao's obsession with maids is truly terrifying."
"Even Mei-sister can't stand it."
Oscar lay on the ground dejectedly, while Meredith and Mel stared at him with cold eyes.
"Hmm~ I think maid costumes are pretty cute... and the best part is—it's a servant's outfit."
For Chiara, who aspired to become a servant of Meredith, this was like receiving a uniform, a delight she felt. Born in the outer sphere of the Impossible City, she'd never had the opportunity to wear beautiful clothes, so even as a young girl, she was delighted. Seeing the bunny-eared maid, who spoke and acted like a boy but possessed a pure heart, Meredith and Mel were deeply relieved, and Oscar regained some of his spirits.
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