Chapter 28
Tonight, right after dinner, I was wondering what I could do.
If I want everyone to work with the Dungeon, I have to remodelate it beforehand.
What would be the more efficient? Restructuring the Dungeon? Increasing our Monsters force?
(Yuki)And what about the traps?
Was something I muttered while being in my room.
(Labiris)Traps?You mean, for the Dungeon?
As usual, Labiris was staying on my knees. And while she said that, she looked at my face.
She had long purple hair arranged in a twin tails style. With her alluring eyes, she was as beautiful as a doll.
Her chest was big, way bigger than Aslins.Without a doubt, they were the size of melons.That being the case, they were way too large.
I think that I already said it before, but her height should be somewhere around 140cm.Like everyone, I want to know her three sizes.
No, there is no additional meaning.Its for my own sanity. (TL to ED : not sure if he speak about himself or about her, please check). (Ed: Healthy reasons XD)
(Yuki)Because tomorrow we will all work together to improve the Dungeon, I was thinking about a few related things.I have to change them immediately.So right now, Im thinking about what kind of new traps I want to implement.
(Labiris)I see, I will think about it too.
(Yuki)Okay, shall we think about them together?
(Labiris)Im just surprised that you are thinking about more traps.
(Yuki)Well~, its necessary to protect the Dungeon.Theres various matter to take into consideration. Firstly, I need to think about our own forces and their care. Secondly, I need to think about the enemies behavior and how to kill them efficiently.
(Labiris)Thats hard
After a little while, the two of us thought various ideas for new traps and later copied them on paper.
(Yuki)Oh right, Labiris can you read these characters? Aslin as well, can you do it?
(Labiris)No I dont know many characters since we dont use them normally.
The literacy standard of this world seemed to be far behind Its funny considering they are on the level of Japans infant literacy, I think?
Still, they remain under the current level of Earth.
(Labiris)Nee, something like this?
(Yuki)Oh, you thought very far already.Hey here Did you come from a higher place Labiris?
(Labiris)I dont want to speak about itBut you can believe me, Im on your side Yuki
(Yuki)I dont mind and I dont want to force you anyway.
(Labiris)Un
When I stroked her head, she closed her eyes and smiled widely.
(Yuki)Listen, Labiris.Why are you trusting me so much?To be honest, I think that its a bit too early to pour that much trust in me.
Regardless of what Labiris says, I plan to hold my promise toward her.
Moreover, I need to keep my other promise and protect her.
(Labiris)But Yuki, you kept the promise you made on the first day.Moreover, I think that in the future, we wont be treated badly anymore.
(Yuki)Oh, do your eyes have the power to see the truth? Or can you really read minds?
(Labiris)Not anyone would trust me from the bottom of his heart like youAnd that condition is needed for my power to work.
(Yuki)Thats not very convenient, isnt it?
(Labiris)?Are you not afraid? As soon as my mother, my father and even my grandfather found that I had the power to read their minds, they disappeared from my sight
Ah, the typical clich. (TL:Wikipedia)
Nasty persons dont like to have their minds read.
Its scary not to be able to hide anythingand for her to loose the support of the people she was close to, I can understand but what about her parents? That, I cant.
I think that to be listened day and night without break can be really draining for the mind though.
(Labiris)Yes, when I was little, my parents were happy and played with me often.But now, its different.
Althought even now you are still small.
(Yuki)Sorry for asking
Still on my hips, she raised herself on the spot, putting all of her weight unto me.No matter how small she was, this sudden bounciness of her was truly hard to deal with.(TL to ED : not sure about the 2 past sentences)
(Yuki)but theres something I want to ask. What was the real reason in Labiris becoming a slave? Might you want to say it?
(Labiris)I wont tellbut I can explain my skill. Is that okay?
(Yuki)Well, Ill try to guess on my own. But that doesnt mean I will give up on your circumstances.
After working for a moment, I stopped to think about the traps and dropped my pen.
I laid a futton for the two who were now taking a nap. (Ed to TL: their presence is as thin as air xD)
(Philia)I slept well~
(Labiris)yes, I didnt think that the two of you would show me these kind of faces today.Thank you.
(Yuki)Aside from that, did you understand?That my goal isnt to merely use Labiris and the others. Its more profound than that
The things I intended to hide from the begining, I will said them now.
I said them because I want them to cooperate willingly and not forcibly and Im a bit fearful regarding this aspect.
(Labiris)Fufu.
Labiris laughed at my unusual face.
(Yuki)What do you think? What I said was very cool, right?
(Labiris)WellIt was a bit cold but gentle.It was warm albeit weird.Cold but warm?
(Yuki)You just said that out of sympathy uh?
(Labiris)Though it was a bit tactless Yuki is aware of his responsibilities. Therefore,Even if it was a bit cold, I have nothing to say about it and it wont affect our relationship.Our bad reputation from that time cant be washed away like that regardless of what happens here.And yet, Yuki took the time to explain to others, and to me.So what could I say, other than your words are cold but warm at the same time?
(Yuki)I am sincere.Labiris and the other girls, my aim is not to bind you
(Labiris)Its not about what you saidRight now, even though I cant believe it, we received so much peace and happiness from this place. And yet, youre still feeling guilty Yuki.You can be certain, since you helped us so much, then no one who will refuse to help you.
Labiris said that, firmly looking at me.
(Yuki)I wonder, how well you can read minds?.Because from now on, a mountain of problems are likely to arise from that, will it be okay?
(Labiris)I expected that to some extent alreadyEven a child like me can understand how much troubles can bring many differents tribes living in the same place.I realized that up to some extent, because I looked in your head, Yuki.Nevertheless, I know that it will definitely happen.
(Yuki)To be honest, I didnt want to involve anyone. And especially, I didnt want to involve you.Hereafter Labiris, we should have a little talk.
To use them as pawns in order to achieve my goals My Japaneses heart is aching.
Until now, I could only murder to survive.
Although they died by the traps in the Dungeon, I was still the one who planned everything.
However, if I want to keep progressing, Ill need some advantages like sacrifices to reach my goal. (Ed: sacrifice can also be read as scapegoat)
A situation where the Dungeon could get attacked will happen unfortunately.
And the one who will bear the brunt of all this is Labiris.
Everything is clear for her. She knows that I will use them for my own purposes.And if the worst thing happens, theyll die.
For me, that arrangement is the most upsetting.
Rather, wouldnt they be happier if they lived in peace?
Theyll meet a lot of dangers while on the front lines. But when they dont, they wont have to suffer dangerous experiences.
When I was lost in my thoughts, Labiris slapped my cheek.
(Yuki)Huh?Why did you slap me?.What was the purpose of that skill?
(Labiris)Ah, indeed.Yuki, its fine to do as you think, I will allow it. But, as expected of your unreasonable level, you received no damage.
I see, I dont have enough practice yet. To the extent that a slap was needed to stop me there.
(Labiris)No matter what, I will have you throw those thoughts away.Its unpleasant, we are not some kind of little chicks.Its my own will. And I want to follow you, Yuki .
Labiris had her eyes firmly glaring at me.Dont say this kind of things after slapping me.
I understand your thoughts and why you acted so insolently but even so.
I was doubtful What if the girls died? And if I died?.
Rather, maybe Labiris should be the one to manage the Dungeon.
(Labiris)HaaI think youre a good Dungeon master Yuki .And it isnt just sweet talks.I think that you took us in the safest place.Unknowingly, Im certain of it.
What she said seemed to be possibleNo, It wasnt like that.
Labiris got off of my knees and made a beautiful bow.
She wore a Yukata, howeverBecause I didnt have the time to make new underwear yet, and because everyones underwear were drying
(Labiris)You couldnt stay serious until the end uh? Yuki
(Yuki)Sorry
Was it reflected on my face?
For the second time, Labiris bowed respectfully to me. Then, she started to tell me.
(Labiris)My dear MasterI swear that, until my last moments, through happiness, or misfortune. As your sword and as your shield ; Ill cherish you. Ill always be together with you. Lets pledge together.
Those words were told by Labiris with her most dignified voice.
(Yuki)Hey wait there Why do you say such suicidal words like this about yourself?
(Labiris)If they are suicidal words Then Lutz and me would die together
(Yuki)Just now, was it your own declaration?
(Labiris)Of course it was MY own declaration.Because theres no such a thing like a wedding without consent from the partner
(Yuki)That Even if I would like to, I cant deny it.
(Labiris)If you accept,then you may say the oath for the marriage now.
(Yuki)Uh, sorryRegarding the customs of my country, youre still a bit too young for that, we will have to wait for a little bit.And Im still a bit hesitant.
After I answered, Labiris showed a bored face and once again sat on my lap.
(Labiris)The customs from your home, I hate themThere is no helping then Ill wait patiently.
(Yuki)Be soft/gentle with me.
Thus, once again, the two of us thoughts about the traps.