One-way traffic

According to him, reflexes can help him block out everything, including invisible dust, and he doesn't even need to do everyday things like brushing his teeth or taking a bath.

It's hard to imagine Accelerator suddenly saying he's going to take a shower.

It's like someone who never cared about clothing matching suddenly saying they want to buy the most fashionable clothes.

"what……"

The girl unconsciously gripped her collar, and her expression turned to worry.

Hatsune Miku unconsciously wanted to catch up with Accelerator.

However, she felt her feet were very heavy, and she couldn't even take a simple step.

An inexplicable sense of silence instantly enveloped the entire corridor.

"This is the first time I've ever seen someone like that."

Looking back on Accelerator so far, the girl's only impression was that he was incredibly powerful, unimaginably powerful.

It was an overwhelming power, as if it could overturn everything; that was the only feeling Accelerator gave Hatsune Miku.

Indeed, she never expected that Accelerator would show such an expression.

The girl silently clasped her hands together, wanting to say something, but unable to utter a word.

The specially made water magic device was activated directly.

The first person, having removed her clothes, straddled the bathtub, placing her hands on one side; the only sound was the rushing water.

He is an evil party, a truly evil party that has witnessed countless tragedies and evils.

But, same thing.

Accelerator also has his own story.

—A story burdened with the blood debt of more than 10,000 lives.

Petitchius may have said it unconsciously, but the fact that someone like him could see it in an instant already says something, doesn't it?

The blood debt on his body can never be washed away.

Accelerator knows this better than anyone else.

What am I even expecting?

He couldn't help but sneer.

That was self-mockery.

As a villain, he has already stepped into the deepest darkness.

The blood debts committed can never be repaid.

What path could a bastard like him, who can laugh as he blows someone’s head off with a pistol, possibly choose?

Stop daydreaming.

Because I've been living in a world of light lately, have I come to believe that I'm qualified to stand in the light in the future?

It's impossible.

Darkness is like a building, layer upon layer, and there is only one way to pass through it.

Along with the sins of the past, one continues to fall deeper and deeper into darkness.

Since there is a reflex, it is impossible for the person to be sick.

But I still have this feeling.

Right now, I feel a chill in my heart.

"……Ha ha."

She smiled helplessly.

He immersed himself in the silence, closing his eyes.

He will never have the right to come into contact with that bright world.

"I'm so stupid."

Chapter Seventy-Six: The Expedition Against the White Whale

The night passed in silence.

Hatsune Miku heard Accelerator come out of the bathroom and return to his room. She had already opened his door and left the key on the table in his room before that.

Normally, she would definitely run out and ask him what had happened.

But this time she didn't.

Even Hatsune Miku herself doesn't know what she's thinking right now.

She couldn't even sleep all night.

Until daytime.

"……that."

Once back in the hall, the four of them looked at each other in bewilderment.

Hatsune Miku, as the leader, was the first to break this silence.

Good morning, everyone.

"Good morning, Miku..."

Emilia seemed to sense the strange atmosphere as well.

The two turned their heads together and looked at Accelerator sitting to one side.

The other person's expression was casual, and it seemed that nothing was changing.

And that's how he noticed the two girls staring at him.

"Huh? What are you two doing?"

"W-There's nothing there!"

The two shook their heads and quickly said with a smile.

Rem opened the door and brought out today's breakfast.

"Lord Yifang, thank you so much... for saving my sister and the others."

"No need. I went there specifically to settle this debt, so there's no need for any thanks."

After taking care of those guys in the Mezas border area yesterday, Accelerator's system notification feeling completely disappeared.

All that remains today is the word "beluga whale".

The next steps and the objective are already very clear.

"I'm going to find that guy named Crusch later."

After a quick breakfast, Accelerator stood up and said...

His future is clear.

"Is it because of that beluga whale?"

"No matter what, my purpose here is somewhat related to that, and I will go there no matter what."

Pick up the coffee Rem made for herself and drink it all.

Accelerator turned his head and looked at Emilia.

"What you plan to do is none of my business, it's your own affair."

"I... I guess I'll have to go along too."

Emilia shook her head, dismissing the idea of ​​not going there.

The reason is actually quite clear.

"After all, it's one of the three great magical beasts."

A petite figure leaped out from the emerald green gemstone around her neck.

That was Parker.

"If you, Lia, can successfully bask in some of the glory of killing the white whale, it will definitely help you gain an advantage in the royal selection, if nothing else."

"That's exactly what I think, Parker."

Even setting aside stealing the last White Whale's head, just contributing some combat power in the battle against the White Whale would be a plus for Emilia in terms of being chosen as the royal candidate.

This is why Crusch chose the white whale as her ultimate target; the positive atmosphere created by killing the three great magical beasts would definitely help these candidates for the throne.

Accelerator turned his head indifferently and looked at Hatsune Miku.

"Let's go."

"Eh…?"

"What, you're not planning to go?"

"No, of course I want to go with you, Yifang!"

Hatsune Miku blinked in surprise.

"But this is the first time you've ever taken the initiative to invite someone like this..."

"...I'm just worried about the system tasks. This thing is supposed to be a task for friends. What if the task itself can't be completed if you don't go? I don't want to be trapped in this hellish world for the rest of my life."

"Eh~ Is that really all there is to it?"

"That's it, so stop nagging me, you idiot young lady."

The first person said this with displeasure, and then left the living room without looking back.

As Hatsune Miku watched the other person's departing figure, a relieved expression appeared on her face.

That’s great, it’s really great.

One side has recovered its spirit.

"Alright... In that case, they absolutely cannot let one side down!"

"That's true, Hatsune-sama, but... have you learned any powerful magic?"

"No, but I do have some methods that are even more powerful than magic!"

"Huh? More powerful than magic, could it be... a blessing?"

"You'll see then, Lia~"

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The four of them, including Rem, arrived at Crusch's mansion together.

When they arrived at the front yard, they found that there were many earth dragons gathered together there.

"Oh, you've arrived."

The owner of the mansion was waiting for them in the front yard.

Wearing iron knight armor and with her long green hair styled into a ponytail, that was Crusch.

Emilia walked over, somewhat surprised.

"Lady Crusch, does this mean you're going to start the campaign against the White Whale today?"

"You all knew yesterday, right? The fog from the beluga whale disrupted traffic outside the city, which is enough to prove that the beluga whale is here."

Even if we don't find it, it doesn't matter; at least the appearance of the beluga whale is inevitable.

Accelerator recalled the roads he had traveled on yesterday. Although he was flying at supersonic speeds and hadn't paid much attention, he did seem to have seen quite a few roads obscured by fog.

Thus, preparations for the White Whale's campaign naturally began.

"The sooner you defeat a monster like that, the better."

As she spoke, Crusch also sheathed one of her longswords.

"Besides, I've already said that before."

"Eh?"