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“Hurry and move deep into Laberintos.”
“The ones who are okay should lend a hand to the injured!”
“Wait! Has a safe location been secured in the mid floor?!”
“We have finished setting a barrier at the cave close to the deep lake. It should serve well enough as a temporary evacuation spot.”
“Isn’t that the den of Lamias and Arachnes?”
“Believe in the barrier! There’s no problem…probably.”
“Oi.”
The people of Laberintos are currently moving.
The reason being because Demon Lord Cain has discovered the existence of the dungeon city.
Looks like they will be moving their dwellings from the upper floor before more from the demon lord army come.
What a waste…
“Momo, let’s go too.” (Makoto)
“O-Okay.” (Momo)
Momo and I have little to no luggage. We were practically carrying nothing.
That’s why I tried to help out with carrying the luggage of others, but they rejected me saying ‘You must be tired from helping out Johnny-sama in fighting back the Demon Lord! We can’t let you do such menial work!’.
Also, they gave the reason of Momo being a child, so she was exempted from carrying luggage.
Even when Momo and I went deeper into Laberintos, there were barely any monsters.
Looks like the mages of Laberintos placed a barrier in the path.
It may be a pain for the monsters, but it helps us out.
We arrived safely at the underground lake on the mid floor.
The giant waterfall was making roaring sounds, and endlessly falling onto the underground lake.
There’s a small opening at the ceiling, with light entering from there, and it was creating a wondrous sight.
How nostalgic…
I reunited with Sa-san around here.
But well, I met her 1,000 years from now though.
“Makoto-sama, what’s the matter?” (Momo)
Momo spoke to me when I was getting sentimental.
“It is nothing. Let’s meet up with Abel-san and the others.” (Makoto)
The Heroes were taking the initiative to help in the moving of the city.
We are acting separately because of that.
They should be wounded though… They are tough.
I feel bad for being the only ones who are taking it easy.
Volkh-san and Hero Abel were carrying heavy-looking stuff.
Looks like it will be taking time…
At that moment…
“Uhm…Makoto-sama?”
“Do you have some time?”
Girls I don’t know spoke to me.
One is a black haired elf.
The other is a blonde cat eared beastkin.
They are both beautiful girls.
“What is it?” (Makoto)
When I responded to them, the two girls approached me and pulled my hand.
“The patriarch wants to talk to you.”
“We will guide you, Makoto-sama.”
“The Patriarch-san? Got it.” (Makoto)
By Patriarch, they must be referring to Johnny-san.
He is an important person.
I also wanted to take my time and have a talk with him.
“Uhm…” (Momo)
Momo grabbed my clothes from the back.
“Momo, let’s go together. That’s okay, right?” (Makoto)
““…Yes.””
The two girls hesitated for a bit as they looked at each other.
But they didn’t reject it.
What is it?
We were guided deep into the big cave.
Maybe it was made with magic, a shared space for people to live in was already being made.
I observed the face of the black haired elf with RPG Player while we were walking.
(…She looks similar…) (Makoto)
The black haired elf girl looks a bit similar to Lucy.
I say that, but Lucy is the only elf I get along well with.
There are a lot of beauties in the elves, so I might just be feeling like they look similar.
While I was thinking that, I arrived at a big stone-made room in the deepest part.
“Patriarch.”
“We have brought Makoto-sama.”
“Come in.”
A voice that seemed to be of Johnny-san rang from the door at the other side.
“Eh?”
When I entered the room, I saw Johnny-san sitting on a chair.
His top exposed.
That’s fine and all.
The problem is the back.
The one sleeping on the big bed was…a naked woman.
When I looked at my side, Momo also had her mouth wide open.
This is bad. I shouldn’t have brought Momo with me…
“I am glad you are here. Please take a seat.” (Johnny)
“O-Okay…” (Makoto)
“Excuse the intrusion…” (Momo)
Momo and I sat in front of Johnny-san with a table in between.
Food and drinks were placed in front of us soon after.
The ones who brought all of that were the black haired elf and the blonde cat eared girl.
“Please eat. It may not be much, but this is our thanks for saving us.” (Johnny)
“No, if Johnny-san wasn’t there, I would have been dead…” (Makoto)
“You are not a resident of the city, and yet, you put your life on the line. I want to give you my thanks as the Patriarch.” (Johnny)
“I see…” (Makoto)
So in the eyes of Johnny-san, I am a benefactor that fought for the sake of the city.
I had to protect the Light Hero because of my mission, but this result is good too.
“Demon Lord Cain…is the Hero Killer Demon Lord. I understood this after facing him, but I didn’t expect him to be that unreasonable of an existence…” (Johnny)
The face of Johnny-san darkened slightly.
“He really was unfairly strong.” (Makoto)
It is because of the sacred treasures that Noah-sama made though.
Noah-sama, it is unfair that my predecessor got all that good stuff.
“But your actions were splendid, Makoto. I am impressed that you were able to deal with things in such a calm manner.” (Johnny)
“Thanks for the high praise.” (Makoto)
Johnny-san was praising me a whole lot, and that pained me.
I was told in advance about the things to watch out for in the equipment of the Demon Lord by Noah-sama, so it was basically like cheating.
I think I wouldn’t have been able to deal with it if I didn’t have information beforehand.
Demon Lord Cain must be that.
A beginner killer boss.
It was at that moment…
“Oh my, Johnny-sama, will this person be joining our family too?”
“You are strong despite the cute face, Hero-sama.”
The beauties that were naked on the bed spoke to me.
So there were two…
Also…please hide your body a bit.
When I glanced at Momo, she was covering her face with her cheeks flushing red.
She must be embarrassed.
Sorry about that, Momo.
“You are in front of guests. Wear clothes.” (Johnny)
““Okay~.””
Johnny-san reprimanded them.
I drank the wine in order to drive away the impure thoughts.
This is strong…
I choked a bit there.
“Here, Makoto-sama.”
The black haired elf immediately poured more wine in my glass.
Her body was glued to mine as she was pouring it.
When I glanced over there, she smiled at me.
Oi oi, you are going to make me misunderstand if you do that, you know…?
“Makoto, that girl is my daughter, but it seems like she fell for you when she saw you fight. If you have taken a liking to her, can you do her?” (Johnny)
“Eh?” (Makoto)
“Eeeeeeeeh?!” (Momo)
Momo and I raised dumbfounded voices.
“Makoto-sama…”
The elf girl directed an enraptured gaze at me.
This girl is the daughter of Johnny-san…?
Wait, that means…she is a relative of Lucy?!
Of course she would look similar!
“That’s not fair, Papa! I also want Makoto-sama!”
The blonde cat-eared girl on the opposite side of the black hair elf-san hugged me.
“Aah, looks like this girl also likes you, Makoto. There’s no need to choose. You can marry them both.” (Johnny)
So this one is also his daughter?!
He really does have a lot of children just like Lucy said!
““Makoto-sama…””
The two cute girls approach me.
“One is a skilled warrior and the other a skilled mage. I think they will be useful to you. Also, they don’t look bad, right?” (Johnny)
Johnny-san was pushing his daughters at me.
“No, the feelings of the people themselves is important…” (Makoto)
“I love Makoto-sama.”
“I also want to be embraced by Makoto-sama…”
“You heard them.” (Johnny)
No no no!
We have barely spoken to each other!
“I have told my children all the time that there’s no knowing when you will die in these times. If you have someone you are interested in, don’t hesitate in confessing your feelings.” (Johnny)
“I-I see… Makes sense.” (Makoto)
That way of thinking is similar to the mother of Lucy, Rosalie-san.
Was it passed down to each generation since Johnny-san?
Even so…
“M-Makoto-sama…?” (Momo)
Momo had teary eyes as she pulled my sleeve.
You don’t have to make that face. I won’t be making wives in the past.
Moreover, relatives of Lucy that were in the granny generation of Lucy.
It would be awkward in a lot of meanings.
“Johnny-san, I am grateful, but I will refrain from that.” (Makoto)
“Hmm, I see…” (Johnny)
“Eeeh~, no way.”
“Makoto! I haven’t given up yet!”
Johnny-san and his daughters made regretful faces.
“But I want to thank you for helping us. Is there anything else you want?” (Johnny)
Johnny-san asked.
This person is really honorable.
I thought for a bit and spoke it out.
“Can you lend me your help when I am in trouble?” (Makoto)
“Me…?” (Johnny)
Johnny-san made a dubious expression.
“Yes, I would like you to lend me your strength.” (Makoto)
“Well, I don’t mind…” (Johnny)
“Then, I will consult with you when I am in trouble, okay?” (Makoto)
“Yeah, got it.” (Johnny)
Johnny-san nodded.
Alright!
I have gotten the agreement of Johnny-san!
He will now participate in the Great Demon Lord battle!
“…I feel like I made a fearsome promise just now.” (Johnny)
“You are imagining it.” (Makoto)
Geez, I won’t let you revoke it, okay?
The two girls at both of my sides were still clinging to me.
Lets not stay for long.
I bid farewell and left the room.
◇Momo POV◇
“Makoto-sama!”
“Makoto-sama~, let’s talk.”
The daughters of the Patriarch-san and the women of the dungeon city were coming to where Makoto-san is.
Everyone is trying to gain favor with Makoto-sama.
The brave one that fought off Demon Lord Cain.
Obviously this would happen.
All the women that are approaching Makoto-sama are beautiful and have great bodies.
Uuh…
At this rate, Makoto-sama will end up being together with someone in that group…
When that happens, I will just be a hindrance.
Makoto-sama won’t be treating me badly, but even I can tell that we won’t be able to stay the same as always when that happens.
My swirling thoughts were a mess.
It was at the time when I was worrying about this.
“Momo, what’s the matter?” (Makoto)
Makoto-sama peeked at my face as if worrying about me.
Kind face and gentle voice.
And yet, cold eyes as if observing me.
A freezing gaze that doesn’t waver no matter the time and no matter the enemy.
When I get exposed to that cold gaze…it makes me shudder.
(Makoto-sama…I love you…) (Momo)
I want to be by his side forever.
I want to live together with him forever.
I don’t want to be away from him.
But what should I do?
How can I be together with him?
“Uhm…Makoto-sama?” (Momo)
“What is it?” (Makoto)
“Uhm…” (Momo)
What’s the right thing to say?
‘Make me your girlfriend’?
No.
That’s no good.
If I said that, he would just say ‘Then, when you grow up’ and that would be the end of it.
Makoto-sama only thinks of me as a nuisance of a child.
“Makoto-sama! Please…please make me your disciple!” (Momo)
“Eh?” (Makoto)
Makoto-sama opened his mouth wide and let out his voice in surprise. It is rare to see him doing that.
◇Takatsuki Makoto POV◇
The Great Sage-sama has become my disciple.
Are you kidding me…?
“Master! I will be in your care!” (Momo)
“Yeah…” (Makoto)
Even if you say that with the face of the Great Sage-sama, it will only confuse me.
But the fighting power of the current Great Sage-sama isn’t high.
It shouldn’t be bad to train in magic.
“Then, let’s raise our magic proficiency together.” (Makoto)
“Understood! I will train in water magic just like Master, okay?” (Momo)
“Are you stupid?! The weakest of the 7 elements should be the last one! Last one!” (Makoto)
“Eeeeeeh?!” (Momo)
Why would someone who has the Sage Skill that allows them to use all 7 elements be training in water magic?
Water magic is on the hobby level.
“Uuuh… I want to be the same as Master though…” (Momo)
“I train water magic, sun magic, and destiny magic in that order. You should train fire magic and earth magic that you could use from the very beginning first.” (Makoto)
“Okay~.” (Momo)
Looks like she reluctantly accepted.
Fire magic is exemplary in destructive power.
Earth magic is exemplary in defensive power.
Training these two shouldn’t be bad.
What’s next is…if I remember correctly, the Great Sage-sama was good at Teleport.
But I can’t use it, so I can’t teach her.
Is there a master in destiny magic around?
Why am I thinking about the teaching curriculum of the Great Sage-sama?
I continued training with Momo while thinking it has turned into a strange situation.
Speaking of strange things, there’s one more thing.
I have been popular with the women of the dungeon city as of late.
They are trying to seduce me in a really blatant manner.
The one who comes often is the black haired beautiful elf (resembling Lucy).
But…
That’s a relative of Lucy, you know?
A sister of the grandfather of Lucy from the elf village.
She is 14-15 years old, so she is younger than me.
She is the daughter of Johnny-san so I can’t treat her too badly, so I just reject her vaguely.
I am currently training my water magic while catching fishes in the underground lake.
Momo is training her magic at my side.
She made 4 small fireballs with a complicated expression.
She is growing fast.
As expected of someone with the Sage Skill.
Hero Abel is serving as watch at a slightly separated location.
A barrier has been deployed, and there’s other Heroes on lookout as well, so the monsters are wary and don’t come.
In other words, he looks like he is got nothing to do.
Alright, it would be a waste to not use our time efficiently.
“Momo, come here.” (Makoto)
“O-Okay.” (Momo)
“While keeping your fireballs, okay?” (Makoto)
“Uguh…” (Momo)
She tried to stop her magic, so I warned her.
No matter the time, I won’t allow her to stop using magic.
By the way, I have made 99 water butterflies.
Momo is going to become the number one mage of the continent, so I will have her be able to do the same soon.
“Abel-san.” (Makoto)
“What’s the matter, Makoto-san?” (Abel)
When I called Hero Abel, he turned around with a smile.
Yup, so friendly!
…What am I even saying?
“There’s a place I want to go to. Can you come with me?” (Makoto)
“Yeah, I don’t mind, but where?” (Abel)
“Eh, Master? Where are you going?” (Momo)
I answered.
“Let’s go to the deepest floor of Laberintos.” (Makoto)
““Huh?””
The dumbfounded voices of Hero Abel and Momo overlapped.
—Author Notes:
There were questions of whether the Olga of 1,000 years in the past was a man or a woman. She was a woman. She is already dead, so it isn’t an important point, but just to point it out.
> There was a massive amount of water around. Would a cloud of dust be made from a gale of the wind spirits? Wouldn’t it be mud?
→ ……Let’s just say the ground at the feet of Cain was dry (bad excuse).
A gust of wind rose. Raum spread its 8 wings wide. The light of the…
That was 8 years ago, when I first met Murshto. I was wandering the city.…
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Thanks for the chapters :D
Huh.
you know, I was expecting them to go....
up. to sunlight.
But they're going down.
Into darkness
It's gonna be awkward when he tells her "wait 1000 years for me, okay" or whatever he's going to have to tell the poor immortal before jumping back to the future.
Thanks for the chapter!
Also dang Makoto is savage there. "He will now participate in the great demon Lord battle" lol. Absolutely no chill.
Johnny is op
The best is still ahead.
This chapter was sickeningly sweet. When is this dunce going to get laid? What happens in the past will change the future. If by some chance he got several women in the past knocked up, the future would have been completely different. That would be the Butterfly effect, for real. I really hate herbivores, I mean when a meal is prepared and laid out for you, you eat it. In his case, it would be best if they just pushed him down. Thanks for this chapter.
How can there be Butterfly effect if nothing changed in the past? There were many evidence to this point confirming the fact that he went back in time. This is correct timeline.
hushhushhushhush
No saying that, Ira will explain all.
Thanks for the chapter
Someone made a theory about the coffin containing not makoto but someone else, what if It contains all of makoto's wives from the past? xD
My personal theory is the coffin contains Abel. He told people when he disappeared that someone was waiting for him. I think the someone is makoto in the future and Abel plans to help in the demon lord battle then as well. Then again I half expect abel to also be the holy maiden. Well that or possibly one or more of makotos wives found a way to the past.
Yeah, and that'd question the legitimacy of Highland Royal Family, so it's kinda interesting how it'll turn out.
... It's not a clown car. You can't shove in that many waifus in a coffin >.>
depends how big the coffin is.
That depends on how many pieces they're in!
(this is just a dark joke guys)
I honestly think is a bad idea that he don't focus more in the new sun and destiny magic, he need to reach a usable level with both, at least he need to reach the point in which he can use the spirits of both elements, and considering his high proficiency with water, I belive that he could train two elements at the same time, or even more.
Also, this is unrelated, but I continue of thinking in what Makoto would obtain for his blood pact with Momo, he alredy have the destiny magic so the things that come to my mind are maybe the Sage Skill, Appraisal, and the last that is the reason as to why I comment this here, maybe he could obtain the longevity (immortality) from the vampires, thats also a way in which he can reach 1,000 in the future, I'm not pretty sure about the probabilities of this theory, but still mention that is a option.
He mentions he's been training both. He's probably splitting his focus three-ways between the two and Water Magic. It's just not mentioned much because..., well let's be honest, training maniac is already an established trait of his at this point, no need to belabor the point.
And really, I suspect the Spirits of Time and Sun/Light/Whatever are probably not the sort of spirit you use casually. Noah's only shown use of Spirit of Time is to rewind time, which is a big deal. And Spirits of Light..., I imagine those can probably make sunlight, imagine how crazy OP it'd be with a Light Hero around. It basically allows Abel to use Spirit Magic by proxy (Spirit makes sunlight focused on Abel, turned into Aura by Abel to kill stuff). If it were so easy to use those spirits, there'd be no real challenge.
They should be able to do any magic of their element, like the normal spirits, but the reason as to why the don't are know is probably something like they are much difficult to use that the spirits of the four element and their power is also probably greater (I think that in part because their elements have control of various more things, like the Gold Element that control time, destiny and metal).
They should yes, but they'd also enable Makoto access to stuff that are quite game breaking as I mentioned. Basically, I'm talking in a rather meta sense here : you don't want to give him too easy access to those spirits because they can break the setting as easily as Superman can break a world of cardboard.
Well, that's certainly a point, though he should eventually obtaint the control over them, maybe that will be better later in this arc, when Makoto is fighting the lastes Demon Lords.
Remember how long it took for makoto to get water magic to the point where he could see spirits? With the sun blocked off right now it'd be pretty difficult to practice sun magic, right? As for destiny magic, it's a bit more finicky than the others so it would make sense if it took longer to train than water magic did, even with makoto's monster-level mana control.
Yeah, but he already have the experience from the high proficiency in water, so although they are different elements his advance in reach that level should be more fast than with water, but well, is still really recently that he obtained the elements, added to the fact that is probably more difficult train both element for been more complex and theyr probably need more proficiency than water in his moment to reach the level in which is possible the use of spirits, then is understable, I maybe overreacted in the moment when I read that the other two elements don't are his main focus but after calm down and so is more understable.
Thanks for the chapter .
I remember there was a coffin the great Sage didn't want mc to get too close to.
Could that be how he managed to go back to the future
The Great Sage, one of the only few waifus I like, I hope they extend this a little more, and I also want to see what happens with her relationship with Makoto once he goes back to the future, and if her skills will be even more OP thanks to her training with Makoto