233 – 233 – Summer. festival. Fireworks #8
233 – Summer. festival. Fireworks #8
I decided to ask first.
“Nike, I don’t know what you and Victoria were talking about. However, from what you said, you said that you also said harsh things to Victoria.”
“Yes.”
“Do you feel sorry for Victoria about that?”
“… … .”
Nike was silent for a moment.
Then he spoke carefully.
“Actually, I don’t hate Miss Victoria. Although I was complaining like a child… . It’s not Miss Victoria’s fault that Miss Victoria was born into the Arkwright family.”
“I see.”
“Because children cannot choose their parents. But, knowing that, I said some pretty bad things to Miss Victoria. Miss Victoria probably hates me now.”
Nike seemed to think Victoria would hate him.
It was a similar answer to the one I asked Victoria a while ago, “Do you hate Nike?”
Had Victoria said at that time that she didn’t hate Nike that much?
Rather, he said that Nike would hate him.
So.
It is to think that each other hates and hates them.
He doesn’t seem to hate or dislike the other person that much.
If so, aren’t there still many ways to reconcile?
Even if you don’t have to fix a burst balloon, there must be a way in many ways.
“Nike.”
“Yes.”
“Honestly, I have no desire to discuss your problems. It’s not just your fight, it’s also a confrontation between family members that have been entangled for a long time. I don’t even deserve it.”
“… … .”
“But sooner or later we may have to fight the dragon. You never know how many trials you will have to go through to find the crown. Then, it would be better to be as close as possible.”
Nike had many ignorant parts, but he was not ignorant.
In other words, even if you don’t know a lot, you’re not stupid.
So Nike would have understood right away what I was talking about.
Of course, the choice is up to Nike.
“Nike, if you want to clear up misunderstandings and reconcile with Victoria, I can help.”
If Nike wants reconciliation, it was very fortunate for Nike to have me by my side.
Yeah, I’m more of an expert on Victoria than anyone else.
The arclight route occupies the most time in my playing time.
I dare to say that I am quick about Victoria’s liking.
“… … .”
But Nike seemed a little hesitant.
There are people who hesitate when the opportunity comes, but Nike seemed to be that type.
“I can’t help it if you don’t like it. There are many ways, such as splitting the party between you and Victorica when hunting dragons.”
When forming a party, forming combinations based on compatibility was a basic skill for D&A users.
Examples include Victoria and Enio.
Both of them are friends who have synergies that serve more than one person at any party, but when the two of them join the same party, there are many cases where they can’t even serve one person.
Victoria’s light magic and Enio’s shadow magic don’t go well together.
With this feeling, ‘compatibility’ is important.
However, in Ludens, which has become a reality, it seems that in addition to compatibility, even ‘human relations’ will act as an important point.
It is only natural that they are real people, not data made of 0s and 1s.
Perhaps, in the DLC, the ‘relationship’ between the characters, not just the relationship between the heroine and the main character, has been patched as an important item… has gone too far
It’s a bit unreasonable to think of everything as DLC content.
anyway.
“Sorry.”
From what I’ve seen so far, Nike and Victorica’s party compatibility is good.
Nike, who handles plants, and Victoria, who possesses the magic of light.
There’s something photosynthetic.
I had high hopes for Nike and Victorica’s performance in the upcoming ‘River of Flame’, so I had no choice but to consider the party combination in various ways.
First of all, Enio and Victorica must be separated unconditionally.
If Victory Car and Nike have to separate… .
As I was thinking about that, Nike said.
“… Viktor, after all, I want you to help me.”
“What?”
“To be reconciled.”
“Yeah, I got it. But it’s late today, so I’ll take you.”
“Then, I’ll leave first.”
I went outside to pick up Nike.
Soon after, I saw Nike, who was out ahead of me, reading something.
“What are you doing?”
“No, I got a letter from Eclair. I wondered if it came to me, the head of the club. Viktor, look at yours.”
Oh, could it be that letter?
“Nike, give it to me.”
I hurriedly received a letter from Nike.
The text written on the outside read “About Priest Rufus the Great”, and Nike didn’t seem to know the details. fortunately
“Rufus… . Are you talking about Grandpa Rufus?”
“Is that a name you know?”
“Yes! It was my grandfather at church. He also had a very white beard. I haven’t seen you for a while… . I don’t know if you’re okay.”
“is it.”
“Did your father say that he went on a long trip…? . want see… ! wish you well… ?”
For now, let’s read this letter later.
* * *
Victoria’s day begins noblely.
As soon as morning comes, the magic curtain opens smoothly.
As the dazzling sunlight filters into the bed from the window, Victoria wakes up with bright sunlight on her face.
“… … .”
Do some light stretching.
Wash your face.
“… Your white hair has grown.”
White hair seen in the mirror.
In fact, there was no concept of gray hair because Victoria’s hair was exceptionally silvery among the people of the Arkwright family.
I just made a joke because my expression in the mirror looked depressed.
However, because of the gloomy joke, his expression looked even more depressed.
The dark circles around the eyes seem to be slowly coming down.
There were times when I was so busy that I barely slept right before the festival, and there were things that bothered me in many ways.
However, Victoria was a person with a strong sense of responsibility.
Do what you have to do.
Say what you want to say.
Even if it causes a lot of problems.
“Wake.”
match-.
Hitting herself on the cheek, Victoria changed her clothes and left the dormitory room.
Gi profit-.
As I opened the door and proceeded, I saw something in the hallway and stopped for a moment.
“What is this?”
At Victoria’s feet lay a bouquet of flowers.
A bouquet of yellow flowers wrapped in white paper.
“what?”
Look around.
However, because it was vacation and it was early in the morning, there was no one in the hallway.
“Could someone give it to me?”
Victoria was used to receiving flowers.
Last year when I entered as a freshman, there were a lot of students who brought flowers to Victoria.
Although the students soon found out that Viktorica had a terrifying fiancée named Victor, so the students stopped sending her flowers.
“long time no see.”
I do like flowers.
“Are you Viktor?”
I pick up the flowers while thinking about it.
Then, something like a small card inside the bouquet fell to the floor.
「3 o’clock cafe – fairy teacup」
“This… .”
Are you calling yourself?
“… … .”
After thinking for a moment, Victoria put the bouquet of flowers that came with the card into a nearby trash can. I might have received it if it had been given to me by Viktor.
‘That guy doesn’t know how to do such meticulous things.’
Perhaps another man sent it.
I didn’t even want to go to the cafe and see his face.
* * *
“Why is Enio, the sous chef, not showing up for work… ? This is a very nymph-hating dereliction of duty… !”
“Arno, the nymph of the ditch, hurry up and commandeer [ditch zero]… !”
“The order is behind… !”
“hehehehe… !”
Arnoi was frightened by the spells that continued to fly.
The reason is nothing.
The newly added menu at the snack bar, “Gutter Water Zero,” is selling like hot cakes.
Some say, it feels refreshing to drink on a hot summer day.
It also has 0 calories.
I just washed my hands… No, it costs 500 REN for a glass of water that has undergone a special process.
From my point of view, it is a completely leftover business.
“hehehehe… !”
Of course, Arnoi, who had been splashing and splashing since the morning, looked very tired.
In the case of Ariol, he has been making “zero ditch water” all morning and has already retired.
“This Ariole… . It seems that fingerprints will disappear if you wash your hands more than this… .”
I looked at Ariol, who was struggling, and said to Arnoi, who was still working hard.
“Arnoy, you will be paid a 4% sales royalty on the “Gutter Zero” sold this time. The more you sell, the more helpful it will be, so work hard.”
“I give 5 percent… !”
“Let’s discuss that later.”
Now, it would be good to broaden your horizons to beverages as well-around the time you think about it.
It was two o’clock in the afternoon.
It was 3:00 PM when Nike decided to meet Victoria.
So I left the kitchen to the wooden doll that moved automatically and headed to the cafe.
Luden’s popular cafe “Fairy Teacup”.
I went there and looked at Nike and Victoria’s faces.
Only Nike was seated.
“Weren’t we supposed to meet at three?”
“Victorica must have cheated on me… ! that naughty bitch! I diligently plucked the flowers and gave them to you… !”
Nike was very indignant.
He really seems like a winded up person.
Didn’t Victoriaka’s “Bouquet”, an item that increased favorability, that I told you about work?
After all, the favorability item given by a character who is not the main character may be meaningless.
Maybe she neglected the bouquet to get revenge on Nike for bursting her balloon.
I wish I had to go that far.
“As expected, there is no other way than Domina told me.”
I sent a telegram to Victoria.
Purr-.
the bird is flying
After a while, Victoria appeared at the cafe.
Soon he sees Nike and I together and opens his eyes narrowly.
“You have something to say?”
“Yes, Victoria. sit down It is an important story.”
Victoria and Nike sit face to face.
Because of that, I had to sit in the middle of them.
I said.
“Victorica, just like it was written on the copy I sent you. In a situation where we may fight dragons in the future, it is very important to increase our strength.”
“That’s right.”
“There is nothing more important than raising your level and getting good equipment. And it’s also important to objectify your skills now.”
Victoria tilts her head slightly.
If you have something you want to say, do it quickly.
So, I decided to draw conclusions.
“So I’m thinking of going to the dungeon. There is one suitable place to go at your level now. By the way, you guys are going by yourself.”
“Me and Miss Victoria, go to the dungeon together… !? Victor, you didn’t say that.”
Nike asked me in a panic.
I’m just answering seriously.
“I am speaking seriously. to get the crown Might fight a dragon is no child’s play or hopeful adventure. I might die.”
“… … .”
“… … .”
“I have to judge by looking at your skills this time. Also, if you do not meet certain standards, you may be excluded from the raid.”
I said it a little harshly.
This is my conclusion.
Now we are about to find the ‘crown’.
In the midst of the relationship between Victorica and Nike, it can be said to be cold-hearted, but we had to use the material we had, called ‘time’, as efficiently as possible.
Of course, there was a wish that Nike and Victorica, who had ‘common enemies’ by raiding the dungeon together, could reconcile and open up in their own way, or open up their hearts while camping together.
If not, I can’t help it.
“great.”
Victoria was the first to answer.
Soon, Nike came out and looked at Victoria and said, “… Okay,” he replied softly.
I’m worried about something
Is it a bit like sending just the two of us like this?
We need someone who can mediate between the two.
Shadi? no. Shadi seems to be on the side of Victoria.
Cristina?
No, Cristina isn’t very helpful when it comes to exploring dungeons.
Guys like Hilde and Skadi with good skills seem to be on the side of Victoria, the same student council.
Someone who can look at the situation neutrally…
“ah.”
there is
I left the cafe and went to the female dormitory.
Not too long ago, Enio’s participation rate in club activities had dropped significantly, so I thought it would be nice to meet him once.
Are you worried about getting sick or not feeling well?
“Megaira, are you there?”
The entrance to the female dormitory.
When I called someone there, a red bob-haired female student came out from under the shade.
“It’s not Megaira, it’s a henchman—it’s not Megaira!”
What do you mean?
“Little Megaira, I want to meet Enio. Go upstairs and bring Enio.”
“Heh, I didn’t know Enio-sama was someone you could meet if you wanted to… ? And, I am not your subordinate.”
“There is no time. Just call me.”
“… … .”
Megara shut her mouth.
It didn’t seem like he was offended by my work, and his face looked like he was deeply troubled in many ways.
“What is going on?”