vncnus Chapter 257 The Awakening of a Flower
Chapter 257 The Awakening of a Flower
Chapter 257 Ichika's Resolve
After his morning run, while Shiina Mahiru and Suo Yuki were making breakfast, Natsuki told them about what happened the night before in the group chat.
The two of them already knew in advance.
Yukino Yukinoshita was the first to reply: [A new incident.]
Savior: [Yeah, I thought there would be a fourth level, but it turns out it's just overtime.]
Yukino Yukinoshita: [That's a good thing, it eases up the difficulties of Friday.]
According to their previous predictions, one intruder would break in each day. If that was accurate, eliminating two on Monday would make Friday much easier.
Savior: [There might be more trouble ahead.]
Yukino Yukinoshita: [What do you mean?]
Savior: [If it were as you say, that place would have made us work overtime long ago, and Friday would have been a much easier day, instead of waiting until now.]
Yukino Yukinoshita: [So, something's happened?]
Savior: [Every time the Black Mist invades reality, there are always changes, and this time will certainly be no exception; it might even be more serious.]
Yukino Yukinoshita: [So that's why you eliminated some of the invaders beforehand, so it would be easier...]
Savior: [Most likely, the incident will occur on Friday.]
Yukino Yukinoshita: [This is really...]
Yui Yuigahama suddenly joined the conversation: [If only I hadn't been so willful that day.]
Savior: [Why are you still dwelling on this? It's none of your business. Two special goblins—I can't possibly take them down in one go.]
Yui Yuigahama: [But with me interfering, it's even less likely to be resolved.]
Savior: [Still blaming yourself? I'll have to punish you properly when we get to school.]
Yui Yuigahama: [Please punish me severely.]
Savior:[?]
In the room, on the bed, Yui Yuigahama hugged her legs, staring blankly at her phone screen.
She was indeed blaming herself; given her timid nature, she couldn't help but take it seriously.
She knew Xia Sheng was right, but her own thoughts weren't wrong either. If she didn't envy or act willfully, anything was possible.
However, she is not the same as before; she will choose to make amends and has made a decision.
This decision was something that should have been done anyway, and this time it just gave her the resolve.
If she doesn't make a decision soon, it will be too late. With new invaders appearing, she will only be a hindrance if she lacks the ability to act.
She wants to fight alongside him.
Her abilities might be of some use.
Jingxiu Wenwu High School was bustling with activity as the sports meet continued.
Yesterday was all individual events, today is team events, and there's also a long-distance race.
Team events are not counted in the limit on the number of individual participants, which is why Xia Sheng can participate in the class relay race.
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The morning was for long-distance running, and the afternoon was for relay races. Xia Sheng had nothing to do in the morning, so he went to visit other teams.
The situation from last night still needs to be discussed with Yukino Yukinoshita. Natsuo has come to the blue camp.
Yukino Yukinoshita's figure was still very noticeable; even in her ordinary sportswear, she stood out.
It's just a bit lonely, sitting only with Shiina Mahiru and the others.
"Cousin~"
Upon seeing Natsuo, Suoh Yuki waved first, beaming with a smile.
Ignoring the hostile gazes of the blue camp, Natsumi walked towards them and sat down next to Shiina Mahiru.
"Natsuo, tell me about what happened last night again," Yukino Yukinoshita urged.
"Wait a minute, Ichika, come here." Natsuo waved to Nakano Ichika, who had been glancing over there.
"oh......
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"Ichika, what happened between you and Natsuo?" Nakano Satsuki, who was with her, asked hurriedly.
"It's nothing, it's nothing. You can stay here and read while I wait."
"Okay." Nakano Satsuki nodded in response, having no intention of joining in the fun.
With Natsumi around, she was still reassured that Ichika Nono would be alright.
Besides, what could possibly happen?
It can't be a chaotic scene, can it?
Thinking about it this way, Nakano Satsuki suddenly lost interest in reading and started paying attention to Nakano Ichika, deciding to see what was going on.
"Ichika, let me introduce you. Her name is Yukino Yukinoshita, her name is Mahiru Shiina, and her name is Yuki Suo. All three of them, like you, will be summoned to that place. Of course, there are others as well." Natsumi introduced the three to Nakano Ichika as she came over.
"Yes, I know them. Hello." Nakano Ichika nodded in greeting.
"Hello there."
"Next, I'll tell you what happened last night, and everything else about that place."
Natsumi began to recount what had happened the previous night, of course, including the fact that Nakano Ichika was completely naked.
And the rest doesn't have much content.
After he finished speaking, it was Yukino Yukinoshita's turn to explain various information about that place; she was experienced.
That would be a long story.
Their gathering was undeniably eye-catching; the game itself became less interesting as everyone couldn't help but secretly observe them.
However, they were too embarrassed to get too close, so they couldn't hear anything.
"...So that's how it is. It was so dangerous there."
After listening to Yukino Yukinoshita's explanation and Shiina Mahiru's supplementary remarks, Nakano Ichika finally gained a clear understanding of that place.
Yukino Yukinoshita talked a lot, basically about everything, including Natsuo's special characteristics, the experiments he conducted, and how he was injured while fighting desperately because he wasn't strong enough before.
This also includes the story of Shiina Mahiru and Natsuo achieving enlightenment and awakening.
"Although we have quite a few people now, our strength is simply not enough. Right now, we can only rely on Natsuo and Mahiru. You need to be mentally prepared," Yukino Yukinoshita reminded her.
"What does 'mental preparation' mean?"
"To be with Natsumi forever."
"This..." Nakano Ichika glanced at Natsuo.
"You don't know, even if we have the ability, we still need Xia Sheng. He can help us replenish our magic power. Without him, we will be limited."
"You mean this is?" Nakano Ichika blinked.
"I'm just reminding you that leaving Natsuo will only make things more dangerous, and he would never allow you to find someone else. His possessiveness is very strong," Yukino Yukinoshita said calmly.
"Possessiveness, I understand it all too well," Nakano Ichika said with a faint smile.
"Hmm?" Shiina Mahiru reacted.
"So, before you make a decision, don't make a choice on a whim," Yukino Yukinoshita warned.
"I understand... So you've all made your choices?" Ichika Nakano suddenly asked.
"I simply had no other choice," Yukino Yukinoshita replied calmly.
"Tsundere~" Shiina Mahiru exposed him.
"6
Yukino Yukinoshita ignored her, but a slight blush appeared on her cheeks.
"It's perfectly reasonable for my cousin and I to stay together forever," Suoh Yuki replied with a charming smile.
"Cousin?" Nakano Ichika's expression was strange.
"Don't misunderstand, Yuki and I are not related by blood," Natsumi explained.
"Really? But isn't she still your cousin?"
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"...We didn't grow up together; we only recently met."
"That's alright, otherwise I would have thought you were a siscon."
"Of course my cousin is a siscon, he's just too embarrassed to admit it," Suoh Yuki immediately said.
"Stop talking nonsense." Xia Sheng tapped her head irritably.
"Um... my cousin got angry out of embarrassment."
"...I'm not going to waste my breath on you. You two continue chatting. I'm going to find Yui. She needs to be taught a lesson for overthinking." Xia Sheng ignored her and turned to leave.
"You're not allowed to do anything inappropriate for children at school," Shiina Mahiru warned.
Xia Sheng: ".
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"Who is Yui?" Ichika Nakano asked curiously.
"Just like us, let me tell you about the other companions," Yukino Yukinoshita replied.
"Okay." Nakano Ichika nodded, turning her gaze away from behind Natsuo and glancing at Shiina Mahiru.
She never imagined that Xia Sheng and this girl who looked like an angel had already gotten married.
They were much later than expected.
Nino will definitely be heartbroken when she finds out.
However, after she understood the situation, she could understand that, putting aside the fact that Xia Sheng was single and could do whatever he wanted with anyone, the crisis they faced justified this action.
And she needed to do that too.