76 – Episode 76. Ninja Escape from the Other World (1)
Ziiiiing-!
Boooooom-!
The battle between the 100-ton truck with shattered brakes and the runaway locomotive Thomas.
A fierce swordfight where neither side can retreat!
Puff! Puff! Bang!
With the sound of an explosion, two beams collided.
“Ugh…!”
Pushing against each other and engaging in a fierce struggle, it was the trajectory bombardment of the “Jin” Celestial Horse Gamma Ray Burst and Monica’s ultimate move.
As expected, Monica’s ultimate move easily surpassed Hitler’s “Zap” Celestial Horse Gamma Ray Burst.
“Oooh…!”
It was clear that she had infused her Yokai power into the strange machine that resembled an artificial satellite and fired it.
Thinking that way, I have another question.
If she had come and fired it herself, wouldn’t it have been more powerful? Why did she use the machine to fire it?
Could it be related to the reason why the leader of the White Dolphin, Lilia, mentioned the Matapju’s retreat in Bangkok?
“Grrr…!”
Even in the midst of this busy battle, the only reason I have distracting thoughts is because of that damn porn star.
After fighting relentlessly against the Yokai-Nazi Alliance for such a long time, my thoughts have become so abundant that I suspect I might have multiple personalities as a side effect.
“Ugh…!”
Even if I wanted to claim physical damages through the law of personal injury and interference with daily life, I can’t do it because that damn woman is dead, and it’s just unfair.
“This… this can’t be. The breath of a whale head-on?”
“Is it possible to fight against the Matapju?”
“Is this… a runaway ninja?”
[To think that our Gogmagjok’s technology could increase the output by infusing mana, Matapju is truly a wicked person. Wait. The flow of this mana and the transcendental energy… Monica? Why are you here?]
While I’m busy blocking the ultimate move, these cowards are just chirping away.
“Did you come to watch?!?!”
He poured out the anger that should have been directed at the pornographers.
No, this is not it. Anger should be directed solely at the Pork Cutlet Thousand Demon King.
“Die!!!!!!!!”
I have defeated numerous strong opponents in this world.
– You son of a b*tch. Didn’t I tell you not to put in such a damn aura!
– As you keep doing it, you start to enjoy it. As you enjoy it, you become good at it. And when you become good at it…. you become proud.
Like the bald instructor, Sagal, the bald leader with a ponytail.
– There’s more clothes~!
Kakkashi, a third-rate ninja who is also a ninja thief.
– I have killed thousands of people. But that was only for the survival of our race.
– Do you want to try my royal jelly?
Delamion, the giant monster, and the queen bee.
– Be born as a necessary person in the next world. You damn peasants.
– High-speed whirlwind strike!
Samurai Ireen and Agasa, the shield-wielding swordswoman.
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– What were my lines again? I can’t even remember. Robin, you killed me too quickly…. Have some of this ginseng candy before you go.
Mad scientist Joseph.
– Remember. We were mere sacrificial lambs in a fast-paced development. I even had a rival plot…
James, the sword-wielding shogun, and the forgetful shoguns.
The guys I just mentioned are nothing more than mid-bosses and named mobs.
The real villains are separate.
– Comrades? They’re just like bugs. They’re everywhere, easy to find.
The leader of the Yakuza, ‘Oyabun’ Delbanas.
– Humans are savage creatures. The moment the light of law and order goes out, their vile nature is revealed.
The leader of the Samurai, ‘Shogun of Despair’ Jade.
And…
Mara, Heavenly Demon (天子魔), Heavenly Horse, Demon King, Fasun, Jiyuk Heavenly Demon King, Tahwaja Material King, Demon Army (魔軍), Demon Nemesis (魔仇尼), and other names by which they are called.
– I like heroes. I dislike humans. Anyway, I rule over them.
The leader of the Yokai, ‘Heavenly Horse’ Monica Silverin.
If we just defeat this guy, Ayasayo will crumble.
“-Everyone, lend me your strength.”
To stop the ultimate move of the final enemy, we must borrow the power of ‘friendship’ and ‘fate’.
This is stated in Chinese idioms as well.
“Power?”
Only Orpheus reacted. The rest were just staring blankly at the energy beam battle happening in the sky, so I shouted again.
“Cheer for me quickly!!!”
The hesitant people finally opened their mouths.
“Hurry up!”
“We believed in you!”
“You’re a hero, the runaway ninja!”
“Thank you!”
“You did great!”
They became a passionate cheering squad.
Although they didn’t exude a tiger-like energy like in comics, it felt like they alleviated my loneliness even just a little.
The cheering squad continued to say more things afterwards, but unfortunately, my mind was too focused on the artificial satellite to listen well.
Well, let’s just say I tried my best to joke around.
“Heh-heh…”
It seems like the balance is slowly breaking. Of course, it’s working in my favor.
I don’t know how much mana I’ve struck into the artificial satellite, but their side has a limit, while our side can recharge mana with ‘determination’, ‘endurance’, ‘mental strength’, and ‘cheering’.
The levels of sustainability are different.
-It’s over.”
As I pushed away the gradually receding red beam.
Pwoosh-!
The power of the orbital bombardment that emerged victorious in the power struggle pierced through the defeated.
Pshh…
The artificial satellite descended with smoke billowing out.
“We, we won! We really won!”
“Wowww!”
The henchmen embraced each other, rejoicing and shedding tears.
“I lost…”
Among the members of the resistance, there were even those whose pants were soaked.
“It was an obvious outcome.”
Saksin feels like he needs at least another week of rest.
Well, judging from the situation, it seemed like there wouldn’t be any more fighting.
Even though the radar detected something far away, nothing was caught, and Lilia, who was adjusting the magic detector, didn’t say a word.
Monica seemed to want to end this fight with just the Thousand Demon Gamma Ray Burst.
She underestimated me too much.
“Robin!”
Embarrassed but still cheering enthusiastically, Orphe came towards me.
After hugging Orphe, who stood in front of me, I lifted her into the air.
Whether it’s because she’s wearing a golden armor or because she’s been stress eating while running away, she’s a bit heavy.
“Oops!”
Orphe, spinning in the air.
Wait, shouldn’t I be the one getting dizzy?
“Gather around here, everyone!”
I ran towards the still excited allies.
Thunk!
I heard a sound of something falling from behind.
“Ugh, really…!”
And the voice of Orpheus can be heard.
Anyway, since we won, it doesn’t matter.
***
I spent my time meditating, practicing, and chatting with Orpheus to recover my mana.
A few days passed in the blink of an eye. Of course, not everyone spent their days as calmly and peacefully as I did.
Lilia, the leader of the White Dolphin Tribe, argued that now that the enemy couldn’t attack us recklessly, it was time to seize the main base, the Red Whale Matop.
Wasn’t it said that the game would end once we dealt with the Matop leader? Anyway, that’s how it seemed.
As always, I insisted that I would go alone and destroy the Matop or the Matop leader if they just told me their location. But due to the strong opposition from Orpheus and Trevo (Orpheus glared at me silently for five hours), I had no choice but to change my mind.
Maybe Ninvenjers would be better than Ninja Musou for the final battle?
Anyway, the White Dolphin Tribe traveled around, gathering warriors to participate in the attack on the Red Whale Matop, and the resistance organizations that were fighting all over the country responded.
“Matopju, the Transparent Lizard, Tichitark Darkyo! Wow, you look really reliable!”
One of them even extended his hairy hand to me, a middle-aged man.
“What’s up?”
“Tichitark!”
“I see. Welcome to ‘Runaway Ninjas and Kids.'”
I just greeted him and didn’t want to hold his hairy hand.
He was one of them, claiming that he had been supporting the White Dolphin Tribe since ten years ago, but it had nothing to do with me.
The Transparent Lizard Matop was a prestigious family that had been producing explosive magic users for a long time, and their boasting and pouring out of saliva were really embarrassing.
“I am the leader of the Burma Jabe Mercenary Corps, Beatrice. Nice to meet you.”
The next organization to join after the Transparent Lizard Matop was led by a woman with a strange tattoo on her forehead.
With her dark skin and large build, she looked like a beastfolk or a half-beastfolk, judging from her tattoos.
“I am glad to meet you too.”
I liked her shining silver armor and the wisdom in her eyes, so this time I shook her hand.
“Your hand is rough.”
“I have calloused skin.”
It’s not because Beatrice, a mature adult, is my type.
“I have heard a lot about Mercenary Queen Beatrice.”
While I was debating whether to mention the name of Sancerif, the beastfolk priest I had met before, Orpheus interrupted.
Mercenary Queen. I’ve heard of it. They said she reached a level similar to the Seven Swordsmen.
It was not a false rumor, judging from the aura emanating from Beatrice as she shook hands with Orpheus.
Compared to Jade, who was the Shogun of Regret, she falls short, but she feels slightly weaker than Agatha of the Black Sword or James of the Severing Sword?
As a mercenary, it is impressive enough to be called great, considering that the profession is far below the top combatants such as elite knights.
The third organization to join was the Adventurer Guild. The reason these guys joined is strange too.
If Matop seizes power, all adventurers will become unemployed or irregular workers or something like that.
“I am William XVI, the guildmaster of the Adventurer Guild. I am also a top-ranking mage, so I can help in battles.”
An old man who looked like a grandpa extended his hand for a handshake. Wait, XVI?
“What?”
Is it possible for someone with that face to be sixteen years old?
Well, Jade, who is older than me and has Amelia as his daughter, looks like a juvenile delinquent, so it’s not impossible.
What meaning could face value have in a fantasy world? It would probably be someone afflicted with ailments like Grandfather Disease or Old Age Disease.
To be the guild leader at such a young age, this guy must be quite capable.
“Yeah. It’s impressive to be 16. I’ll count on you, Jammin.”
He gently stroked William’s head.
His hair was messy, as if he hadn’t been taking care of it.
“What…? No, being 16 doesn’t mean I’m 16…! Huh, from the start, I was classmates with Lilia at the Magic School…!”
“Sir Robin!”
Suddenly, a man popped out from behind the rambling William.
Clad in ocule leather like a cloak, the name of the mad artist following the mad musician, Muca.
“Saiten?”
Why is this brat here? He gave up being a novelist to become an adventurer, it seems like he’s made quite a mark.
“I’ve had so much going on… It’s been really tough…!”
Seeing his body covered in wounds, it’s not hard to imagine.
He must have fought fiercely against the Mausoleum with other adventurers in the distance.
“This brat! He succeeded!”
Saiten had grown to the point where you’d wonder if he was still that mischievous kid from before.
There was another familiar face.
“It’s been a while for both of you.”
“R-Robin, sir. Oh, Orphe, can I… call you Orphe?”
The Sweet Goblin Girl Bonita, followed by the Dirt Spoon Archer Jina, came forward one by one and greeted Orphe.
“It doesn’t matter. We’re friends.”
“You guys are still alive!”
Orphe and I responded simultaneously.
With this, the five-person raid party of Maple Leaf Village was complete.
Bonita, wielding a large axe, remained the same, while Jina’s complexion had improved, indicating she was eating and resting well.
“How is your father?”
I asked Jina directly. It was a sincere inquiry about his well-being, not a frivolous joke.
“He’s fine. Thanks to all of you, including Robin.”
“Well, that’s a relief.”
I was about to ask Martolan again to confirm his status, but I didn’t get the chance.
“Hmm, I’m glad you’re happy. So, it was true that you were on good terms with the fugitive ninja.”
William, feeling ignored by everyone, cleared his throat unnecessarily.
“I, Saten, do not lie. Especially not in front of the respected guildmaster.”
Saten confidently beat his chest and spouted the typical flattery of a sycophant.
With Saten, Bonita, and Jina joining the stage like Muka, I began to suspect that they had also joined the ranks of the fugitive ninja.
After a long time of being together, Diana asked how everyone was doing, how their adventures were going, and if anyone was injured, opening up a talk show.
“Lilia, the Red Flame Dragon Knights and the Black Sword Brigade are coming.”
As we chatted away, an unavoidable piece of information reached our ears.
“Agatha?”
This, it had finally arrived.