Mebius World Online – Mari’s VRMMO Diary, Embarking on a Laid-back Adventure as a Novice - Chapter 78
There’s a lot of dificult words, or im just that stupid. I dunno.
78. Mari-nee and D.E.E.P Talk
I feel something hard and cold touching my back and limbs.
But behind my head, it feels soft and warm, like I’m resting on something.
It’s a familiar sensation, surely connecting to memories of when I was small.
“Mom…”
As I whisper in my mind, I feel a gentle stroke on my hair.
Feeling so comfortable, I almost want to let go of consciousness, but suddenly his words come back to me, and my awareness awakens.
When I wake up, I see Letya looking at me with concern.
“Are you okay, Maria-san?”
“Letya-san… why are you here?”
As I try to sit up, Letya gently holds me back.
“It’s better not to get up yet. You seemed to have received quite a shock. I heard a loud noise even from the main house. I hurried here and found you collapsed. I thought my heart was going to stop.”
Though her grip doesn’t feel strong, I strangely couldn’t resist.
Once again, I feel that sensation behind my head.
Oh, right, I was resting my head on her lap… That’s why I remembered the old days…
As I feel a wave of nostalgia for a sensation I’ll never experience again in reality, the solemn atmosphere is momentarily dispelled by the sight of the three large children sitting in seiza.
Yeah, what’s with this incredible feeling of disappointment?
“So, why did all of you end up here, despite being with Maria-san? And what exactly is he?”
Letya’s smile increases, and proportionally, the aura of angry Mother also seems to increase.
By the way, the increase ratio is about 4 for the aura compared to a smile level of 1.
In other words, very scary.
As I moved my head slightly to look at him, he didn’t seem to be sitting in the chair, but more like placed on it, showing no signs of movement.
In the midst of this, Mareus once again takes on the responsibility of explanation.
“There was a skill that could increase Maria’s family as exchangeable items at the event points, like Nero and Kuuga. The three of us ranked high in the event because we were in the same party as Maria. So we planned to cooperate and give a little present. But…”
Feeling responsible, he seems a little guilty, but I guess it’s partly my fault too.
Because the explanation of “Cursed Divine Soul of Calamity” as an item had only ominous descriptions like ‘condensation of people’s resentment’ or ‘bringing disaster to the owner.’
I took her hand as Letya was about to scold further and squeezed it lightly.
“It’s okay, Letya-san. Thank you.”
“Maria-san…”
As I wake up and check my condition… huh, isn’t something strange?
“Why didn’t my HP decrease, yet I fainted or lost consciousness? I understand it was because of the strong shock.”
“In principle, you don’t take damage from attacks by party members. But some status abnormalities are different. Remember when Nero electrocuted Mareus-chan before? It’s the same thing.”
Oh, now that she mentions it, that did happen.
I think it was when I first met Mareus and Kanna-san?
There’s been so much going on, it seems like a distant past.
“So, why isn’t he moving now?”
“Because Maria lost consciousness, the skill activation stopped.”
Roulette quickly answers, still reliable as ever.
She’s been acting a bit childish lately, though.
…But what should I do now?
Letya, who still can’t calm her anger, the three still sitting in seiza, and him being left alone.
Strange, where did the tranquility and peace go that I had seen before I had tea with Letya?
Could it be my imagination?
Was the tranquility hiding in the concealed tranquility? It doesn’t make sense anymore.
Yeah, I guess we need to have a slow talk with Peace and Calm next time.
But will I be able to find them?
Oops! I almost spaced out again.
Letya is here with the three of them.
In that case…
I stand up and approach him.
“””Maria-chan!”-san!””
Even though there’s usually someone scolding and someone being scolded, it’s somehow funny how their voices are all synchronized.
Thank you for worrying about me.
But I think it’s important for me, who was entrusted with the [Cursed Divine Soul of Calamity] to face him.
I activate [Moira’s Thread of Blessing] and breathe life into him again.
Then, just like the first time I saw him, his fingers twitched slightly, and then his face lifted up.
“Good morning. Sorry for suddenly touching you earlier.”
Keeping a little distance, I bend my upper body to be at eye level with him and speak.
His eyes, unlike Nero’s or Kuuga’s, lack pupils, and they are simply black, as if rejecting all light.
It feels like a reflection of the sins we’ve committed against them, and it tightens my chest…
“Y-You’re the adventurers from earlier!”
He stands up forcefully, knocking over the chair, and glares down at me with hostility, not a caution.
Even when he was sitting, I thought he seemed tall, but seeing him in person, he’s even taller.
He must be around 190 cm tall… Not that I’m jealous or anything!
“I’ll never forgive you adventurers!”
I wish he could give me about 10 cm… Not that I’m thinking about that!
…But maybe if I were 150 cm tall, I wouldn’t be seen as an elementary school student, but more like a middle schooler.
“The voices of resentment residing within me will curse you adventurers!”
For a moment, I thought that might be nice, but then my rational self reminded me of my actual age.
Sorry, I lied.
I’m envious. I want to be 20 cm taller.
“Hey, are you listening?!”
“Sorry, I wasn’t paying attention. Is something wrong?”
“…”
Oh, the dumbfounded expression with wide eyes might be a little cute.
I guess it’s because his features are well-proportioned, so the contrast is good.
Although I said we should face each other, I ended up ignoring him, but at least it seems like we can have a conversation now.
Even when Masato was tantruming, the important thing wasn’t to take in all the emotions, but to sincerely speak to the gaps in the heart where those emotions were born.
If you take in everything, your heart won’t hold up.
“You hate me, don’t you? You’re filled with hatred. What do you want to do?”
“I want to eradicate evil like you adventurers and cleanse this world!!”
“Getting rid of evil, huh? Isn’t that quite painful?”
“Of course! I’ll inflict unimaginable pain and finally kill you in a gruesome manner!!”
He threatens with a horrifying smile, but okay, okay, boo, I’m scared.
“I’ve already experienced enough pain in reality, so if possible, I’d rather pass on that. So, anything else?”
“Anything else?! Are you mocking me since earlier?!”
“I’m not mocking you, okay? I’m listening to your wishes, considering if there’s something I can do in response. Doesn’t it look like that?”
Even though I’m being serious, it’s harsh.
By the way, Mareus is secretly muttering, “She’s like a gutsy mom,” what does that mean?
I won’t ask for details now, but I won’t forget, okay?
And when I look at him, it seems like he doesn’t think I’m a suitable opponent and is seeking help from those around him.
Hmm, he’s quite impolite.
Especially when I’m listening to him seriously.
He turned his eyes to Letya.
“The one who wakes me up is saying that. You were supposed to be a person from that town. Why are you with adventurers?! Why don’t you hate them?! Why don’t you seek revenge?!!”
His voice sounded more like a hysterical child faced with an incomprehensible situation than a condemnation.
“Indeed, I do have some thoughts about adventurers.”
“Then?!”
“But Maria-san, who you only see as an adventurer, saved me. Aside from Ryle, Maria-san, who directly helped me more than anyone else in that town. How can you generalize Maria-san, who could be called our benefactor, just because she’s an adventurer?”
“B-But!”
Despite his desperate clinging to Letya, she cuts him off.
“Maria-san, it’s about time for your daily routine, right?”
Treated as if it’s nothing, Letya interrupts.
As expected of Lyle’s mother, she’s used to dealing with children.
Then, I’ll join in without hesitation.
“Is it that time already? I’ll be right back. What about you, Letya-san?”
“I’ll stay and talk a bit more with these three.”
Letya smiles, and the trembling three.
Um, good luck to you three?
I muttered words of encouragement in my mind, but I didn’t even know who they were directed at.
Anyway, over here.
“So, what will you do? You can move freely, but there are restrictions on skills, so you can’t stray too far from me. If you don’t want to see me or hear my voice, I can deactivate the skill.”
“…I’ll watch you out.”
“Huh?”
“I’ll monitor your actions and prove that you’re evil.”
“Proving evil, huh? That sounds tough, but good luck.”
“What?! Are you mocking me again?!”
While he’s still making a fuss behind me, I ignore him.
More importantly, you know…
Does he realize?
At first, he saw me as part of “you adventurers,” but now, even though he says “you,” he’s looking at me as an individual.
With that subtle change, unnoticed by him, I couldn’t help but smile.
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