Infinite Checkpoint Project: No Game No Life

{T/N: In this Fanfic, both Izuna and Sora are described as black haired and black eyed because the Author used the Light Novel's character descriptions ... I changed that in this translation of course. And Yes, I'm using the Anime's character descriptions instead...}

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Nangou Haruya died, again. This was already a common occurrence. The cause of death this time was slipping while getting out of bed and accidentally impaling his throat on a sharp piece of wood...

Since he had forgotten to Save a Checkpoint the moment he woke up, Haruya had no choice but to reload to last night before going to bed and sleep all over again.

To be honest, having the Checkpoint ability wasn't always a good thing. After all, you had to repeat everything you'd done, no matter how painful or boring it was.

Of course, if it was something you were interested in, like gacha or lottery draws, it wouldn't feel boring.

Just as Haruya was getting out of bed, the deafening cheers outside had already reached the skies. It seemed he had missed something.

"The situation isn't looking good... But since this has happened, it means I have more time to act... no, it means I can act earlier."

The reason for the cheers was likely Sora's declaration that "Immanity is the weakest!" and his declaration of war against the entire world.

The purpose of this was to make other countries suspect that someone was backing Immanity, creating a diversion.

Then, while the other races were busy with the 'guessing and doubting' game, Sora and Shiro would do what they wanted.

// Let me say it again! Immanity is the weakest! Unlike the Elves, who can use a variety of magical spells, or the Werebeasts, who possess incredible physical abilities, or even the Flügel, who have extremely long lifespans... we, who once ruled this continent, have we specialized in the art of war? Absolutely not!! //

Sora's voice echoed throughout the last kingdom of Immanity, Elkia. Haruya patted his cheeks, ran to the noble bathroom (which was bigger than his old house), washed up, and changed his clothes.

All the necessary items had been purchased last night. After all, the wealth he had as a Noble was practically endless. Being a noble in a world where everything was decided by games was surprisingly easy.

"Now, it's time for me to do what I need to do. I'll go to..."

Haruya's goal was simple. Right now, Sora and Shiro were probably trying to gather information about this world, right? That meant the library would be their target.

However, since the Great Library of Elkia was occupied by the Flügel, Jibril, it would take some time for them to reclaim it. This period was the best time for Haruya to act.

After all, during this time, he would not be sought for by Sora and Shiro, which meant they wouldn't become enemies.

Becoming enemies with the genius siblings at this stage was not an option...

Haruya's goal was to become the full representative of two countries... While their goals were somewhat similar, it also meant there was potential for conflict.

Although forming an alliance was an option, Haruya did not think it was the best decision at the moment.

Without overthinking it, Haruya hired a carriage and headed to the Embassy—correction, what was originally the Empire State Building of Elkia City (tentative name).

This Embassy wasn't originally this big. It had been expanded after being taken over by the Eastern Federation.

Haruya stood at the entrance, waving his hands and shouting, "Hello! Excuse me! Is anyone here?!"

He remembered there was a beast-eared loli here, right?

After a while, the door opened, and a figure appeared at the top of the stairs.

It was an elderly Werebeast with white hair, wolf-like ears, and a thick tail, wearing traditional hakama pants. He descended the stairs.

The elderly Werebeast opened by saying, "What a surprising situation. I didn't expect an ordinary Immanity to come here. Are you a diplomat from Elkia? If not, I have no reason to entertain unrelated individuals."

"No, no, I'm here for a trade. That makes me a related individual, right?"

"Trade?" The elderly Werebeast narrowed his eyes but chose to greet Haruya first, "Nice to meet you. I am Hatsuse Ino, the deputy ambassador of the Eastern Federation stationed in Elkia."

"Nice to meet you. I am Nangou Haruya, a newly appointed Noble of Elkia."

"A Noble? Then, Nangou-dono, what brings you here? What is this trade you mentioned?"

Haruya got straight to business, "Aren't you trying to annex Elkia and take all its territory?"

In response to Haruya's words, Ino shook his head, "Please don't misunderstand. We are not a tyrannical nation. The Immanity territories we've acquired were won through fair games. If possible, we would prefer to maintain friendly relations with Immanity."

Haruya nodded, "That's true. Games decide territory... But your goals aren't that simple, are they? I can provide you with all the information you want about Immanity..."

"Nangou-dono, you're just a Noble, right? Why are you interested in matters of the state? Moreover, as an Immanity yourself, why would you provide this 'information' to us?" Inquired the elder Werebeast in suspicion.

"I have my own goals. Also, if you don't believe me, I can tell you about the contents of your games."

"What?" Ino's eyes widened slightly, and then he laughed, "Please don't jest. No one has ever won against us in our games, and the memories..."

"Get erased, right?" Haruya finished the elder's sentence.

"How do you know... Have you participated in our games?"

Haruya just clapped his hands and then placed them on his hips, "So, old man, I'm here to help you conquer the continent. If possible, could you let me meet the ambassador, Hatsuse Izuna?"

"You're a strange person. This is the first time I've met an Immanity like you. Very well, this way."

Following Ino into the building, they passed through the entrance hall and took the elevator.

Among the eighty buttons, Ino pressed the sixtieth, and the elevator began to ascend.

Inside the elevator, Ino turned to look at Haruya, "I know what you're thinking, Nangou-dono. Please don't think you can deceive us."

"Hoh... Because of the Werebeasts' mind-reading ability?"

Ino didn't answer. Instead, when the elevator arrived, he led Haruya inside.

They sat down at the table in the reception room, and before long, the door opened.

"This is the ambassador of the Eastern Federation stationed in Elkia, Hatsuse Izuna."

Inside the room was a dark purple haired and chestnut eyed girl with a bob cut, long and large fennec fox-like ears, and a tail. She wore a kimono with a large ribbon tied around her waist. No matter how you looked at her, she appeared to be no older than a single-digit in age.

"She's super cute!"

Haruya ran over and grabbed Hatsuse Izuna's hand, "Onii-san's name is Nangou Haruya. Is there anything you want little one? Onii-san is super rich right now."

"Don't f*%#n touch my hand, a*%hole... desu." Izuna said politely.

"...."

He got scolded.

Well, that was to be expected.

"...Please don't mind her. My granddaughter has only been in Elkia for a year and isn't very good at speaking the Immanity language, also..."

Ino explained grandfatherly, and then looked at Haruya before continuing:

"You mother f*%#n hairless monkey!! Don't think just because I'm polite to you, you can get cocky! You f!%#n dare to touch my precious granddaughter with your feces tossing hands again, and I'll kill you!!"

'What do you mean she's not good at speaking...? It's clearly because of her grandfather's influence.' Haruya thought.

That's why Izuna used derogatory language as honorifics when speaking to humans...

"Sorry, sorry, let's get back on topic." Haruya placated, "by the way Izuna-chan, saying 'Desu' after swearing doesn't it make polite... Okay?"

"What a strange person... desu." The beast-eared loli just showed a confused expression.

After calming down, Ino said, "Nangou-dono, state your purpose. Let's see if we have a reason to cooperate with you."

Haruya nodded, "Now that Immanity has a new king, it won't be long before they challenge you, right?"

"So what? We won't lose in games..."

"Is that so? But with my help, you can increase your chances of winning."

"That's a strange way of putting it, Nangou-dono. What do you have that we need?"

"Hmm..." Haruya thought for a moment, "I have the ability to see through things. For example, what you call mind-reading is actually just the ability to detect lies, right? By observing the other party's heartbeat and movements, it's essentially cold reading...

Also, the Werebeasts have an ability called 'Blood Break', right? When using this ability, your fur and eyes turn blood red, temporarily enhancing your physical abilities to the point of greatly surpassing physical limits. However, using 'Blood Break' puts a huge strain on the body and could even be life-threatening."

"Why do you know... desu?" little Izuna was puzzled.

"I told you, I know a lot of things. Including the actions of Immanity's new king and queen. They're currently reclaiming the library that belongs to Elkia. Soon, they'll likely receive support from the Flügel."

"Flügel, desu?"

"Yes, Izuna-chan. That would be troublesome, right?"

Indeed, both the grandfather and granddaughter Werebeasts fell silent for a moment.

"This is indeed valuable information. So, Nangou-dono, what do you want in return?" inquired Ino.

"To become friends with Izuna-chan."

"Huh? What the f*%# did you just say?"

"No, don't get excited, Grandpa."

"You son of a b*%#! Don't call me Grandpa! Ah, my apologies. You said your goal is to become Izuna's friend?"

Haruya nodded and held Izuna's hand, "Yes, to become Izuna-chan's friend."

Haruya couldn't form an alliance with the Werebeasts at this point, so this was the only option.

"I f*%#n told you not to touch my hand... desu. But Haruya-san, your hand smells nice... desu."

"Don't be fooled by this Immanity, Izuna!" Ino separated the two.

Haruya coughed and extended a finger, "My goal is simple. What do you think?"

"Although it's a strange goal, it's not a bad deal..." Then Ino looked at his granddaughter, "Izuna, you decide."

"This... He doesn't seem like a bad person, desu."

"Oh... right!" Haruya suddenly remembered something.

He took out an unopened box of chocolates from his pocket.

"This is a limited-edition chocolate I got as a bonus when I bought something. I'll give it to you, Izuna-chan."

"Limited edition chocolate? Desu?"

"In short, it's really delicious."

Izuna extended her hand, which had been hidden in her sleeve, "Let's be friends you f*%#n bastard, desu."

'Ohhh, half-success!'

Slightly closing the distance between himself and the beast-eared loli, Haruya spoke under Ino's watchful gaze, "Now, let's talk about how to deal with Immanity's plans. It won't be long before they come to visit..."

And then, it would be the game Love or Loved 2.

The opponents would undoubtedly be Sora and Shiro...