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?



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