SWNOVELXO Volume 1 Chapter 60 - Become Strong
Harry, the idiot, apparently finished off the enemy we kept alive for questioning. As a result, we lost all chance to get information from them.
“Well, it’s fine. Judging from their abilities, they’re just small fry. We might find something if we search their car,” Harry said, seeming unbothered.
“Are you sure about that?” I think Harry is unreliable, so I turn to Claire for her opinion.
“It’s not ideal. But there’s nothing we can do now. Let’s just say he killed himself.”
“Do as you like.”
What should I say to Satsuki-san?
“Um, what should we do with this body?” Nanapon, who had finished crying and returned to her normal state, asks Claire.
“Just leave it. It’ll disappear eventually.”
Huh? Disappear?
I’m curious about what Claire means, but I decide to keep quiet.
“What do you mean, ‘disappear’?” Since I’m silent, Nanapon asks for me.
“It’s exactly as I said. In the Frontier, monsters disappear, right? It’s the same for humans; they vanish like smoke. Although, it takes a bit longer for humans. The reason is unknown.”
That’s kind of scary.
“It is scary, isn’t it?”
Our opinions match!
“Well, it’s convenient in cases like this. No need to deal with bothersome corpses.”
In that sense, killing someone in the Frontier leaves little evidence. Dangerous.
“Anyway, what should I tell our guild master?” I decide to change the topic. I don’t want to be asked about why corpses disappear. After all, I don’t know either.
“Just tell him the truth. This is more your problem than ours. Our job was to guard you, and we did that. That’s all we’ll report.”
“Could you discuss this with the guild master? He seems to want to cover things up.”
“Cover up? Why?”
“You know, someone invaded the guild before, right? Probably these guys. But reporting that would make it a liability issue for the guild master. I need him for future matters; I can’t trust anyone else.”
Satsuki-san is trustworthy. She’s Kaede-chan’s former party leader and Kaede-chan vouches for her. She won’t do anything weird, and most importantly, she won’t betray Kaede-chan.
“Fine, but I’ll report it to my superiors.”
“That’s inevitable.”
That’s their job.
“Alright, fine. I won’t speak ill of you; you’re going to sell me an item bag, and there’s the matter of the healing potion.”
“Please do.”
If Satsuki-san leaves, Eleanor-san will have to withdraw too. I need to rely on her a bit more.
“Hold on, Claire! What’s this about an item bag?” Harry reacts to the mention of the item bag.
“I’m getting one that can carry 1000 kilos. That’s why I helped out.”
“What!? No one told me! I have a right to know.”
“Do you have 10 billion yen?”
“…”
He doesn’t. Too bad.
“Anyway, we’ll go back and talk to the guild master. We didn’t go through the reception, so we should get back before someone sees us… it would be bad.”
These two are celebrities. Being tweeted about would be problematic.
“Oh, I’ll contact you about the healing potion soon.”
“Sure, but could you wait a bit? I have to go back to the country first. Money is tight…”
It’s understandable, considering she’s paying 10 billion yen.
“Alright, let me know.”
“Will do. See you.”
Harry and Claire exchange some light banter as they walk through the gate and leave.
“Shall we go back too?” I ask Nanapon after the two leave.
“Yes… I’m really sorry for the trouble today. I’ll be more careful from now on.”
Nanapon bows her head.
“I’d like to say don’t worry about it, but be careful with money. And don’t tell your friends, okay?”
“Yes, I’ve learned my lesson… Also, thank you.”
Nanapon thanks me this time.
“You’re welcome. It’s a good thing they were weak.”
“I couldn’t tell, were they really weak?”
“They were weak the moment they decided to confront me. They should’ve run straight for the gate. Though Harry would’ve caught them anyway.”
They were idiots to think they could win without a sword. I’m famous as a witch, after all. Though I can’t use magic.
“Can I become strong too?”
“You’ll be fine. You can use magic. Let’s level up together.”
“…Yes!”
Nanapon smiles brightly.
“Let’s go home. You go ahead. Oh, do you want a taxi?”
“No, I can go back alone.”
“Are you sure?”
“I’ll only walk on main streets, and I’ll use clairvoyance for extra caution.”
“Alright, be careful.”
“Thank you. I’m sorry about your moving preparations.”
“Don’t worry about it. I’m almost done. I’ll be living with Kaede-chan from tomorrow.”
“That’s great.”
Nanapon seems a bit reserved.
“…What’s the matter?”
“Nothing… I’ll go ahead. Let’s have a party again.”
“Sure, I’ll contact you.”
“Thank you for today. Goodbye.”
Nanapon says, walking through the gate and leaving. I wait for a while before I go through the gate and return to the guild.
As I leave the guild, I head toward the train station.
Mr. Okita becomes so creepy when it comes to Ms. Asakura…
Mr. Okita seems extremely dependent on Ms. Asakura. He was apparently stressed from work, but did he fall for Ms. Asakura’s kindness? Well, it’s none of my business. Honestly, it’s better to stay out of their relationship.
More importantly, right now…
I stop walking and look at a parked black car on the side of the road. The car door opens.
I get into the back seat of the car.
“Young lady, how did it go?”
A man in a black suit and sunglasses who’s sitting in the back asks me.
“It failed. All three of them are dead. I told you so…”
I was against it from the beginning. There was no way this would work.
“What happened?”
“Harry and Claire showed up. But those two aren’t the problem. The real issue is the Golden Witch. She’s a real monster. She instantly killed two of the three, and called them ‘small fry.'”
“Small fry, you say? Our elite forces? She truly is a real witch.”
She’s more of a money-grabbing witch. And also a killer.
“What about my father?”
“Everything is going as planned. He has been hospitalized, and tonight will be critical.”
“Good. Then it’s okay. We don’t need a fool who comes up with such stupid plans. I’ll take charge from now on.”
“Understood. But there might be opposition…”
“Opposition?”
“Some may not obey you since you’re young and in Japan. The folks in Hong Kong might put someone else in charge.”
Damn! Annoying!
“Eliminate them. Those who won’t obey me are unnecessary.”
“As you wish, young lady.”
“Drop the ‘young lady.'”
“Understood, Boss.”
“Boss,” huh? Well, that’s how it is.
“Fine. Nothing is hidden from my clairvoyance. Eliminate all hostile forces.”
“Will you stay as an adventurer, Boss? To be honest, it’s a bit risky…”
Risky? I’m stronger than any of them!
“It’s better than going to Hong Kong. Plus, I have the Golden Witch. Deal with the idiots swarming around her.”
“But America is difficult.”
“Leave that be. They’re just fools blinded by greed.”
I wonder if they’re really okay? I worry about them, even though they’re my enemies.
“Understood.”
“Oh, and don’t mess with the guild. You know, since you infiltrated it.”
Really, stop it…
“I was following the previous boss’s instructions. I also had my doubts. Making an enemy of the guild would mean making an enemy of guilds worldwide. That would be our end.”
“Good that you understand. I’ll handle the Golden Witch. You guys focus on eliminating external enemies. Got it?”
“Understood.”
“Then fine. I leave the rest to you.”
I say that and leave the car.
“Shall I take you?”
“No, I’m going shopping.”
“Alright, then. Let me know if anything comes up.”
“Sure. Bye.”
I get out of the car and head toward the train station. I board the train and arrive at my destination. I leave the station.
I walk a bit, then hide in the shadows and use my clairvoyance.
Ah, she’s back…
I see Eleanor in my vision. She’s already home, but my clairvoyance allows me to see her, no matter where she is.
Eleanor… she’s really cool. I wonder if I can become like her?
As I watch intently, Eleanor unties her ponytail.
Ah, she’s letting it down. What a waste… I used to be bad at tying my hair, but now I’m good at it. All my hidden weekend practice paid off.
I continue to watch Eleanor, and she starts to undress.
Eleanor… she has such a great figure. I’m envious.
After undressing, Eleanor drinks some kind of potion. She transforms into Mr. Okita.
Mr. Okita… what a bother. Please turn back into Eleanor quickly.
You’re scary! Why can you swing your sword so easily? And stop laughing while killing people!
What does Ms. Asakura see in this man?
Could it be… is he her lover? I need to keep an eye on this!