Alice Tale in Phantasmagoria - Volume 2 - Chapter 161

Chapter 161

Uncertain and disgusted gazes pierce me as I walk following behind the village chief .




The back of my neck has an uneasy itch……

「So, it’s because the people of the village are also aware of who you are . The baptism from before was due to those impurities . 」
「Ah～～」

I’m convinced .
But, if I think carefully, my lineage begins with myself so rather than just my parents, I don’t even have ancestors .
Given that, rather than such like impurities, it wouldn’t be wrong to say I myself am the progenitor .
By the way, I have two beloved daughters as my descendants .

「Do not mind it . There is no need to be deeply involved with this village . For either of us . 」
「It’s okay, I’m fine . I’d just like to have a little rest, since our objective is deeper in . Besides which, I’m used to people’s malice . 」
「Is that so . I suppose it is natural with what you’ve gone through . 」

I was speaking of my previous world though .
Otto, I elegantly evade a small rock thrown by a village child .
A tongue came out going beh～ so, I also went and replied by sticking my tongue out and doing my own beh～

「Fu
「No, this isn’t something to laugh about though, this is bullying though . 」
「Isn’t it just a child’s mischief, do not pay it any mind . 」
「By child……」

I also thought it was a child at first but, looking closely, it feels like the person from before was rather large .

「Certainly that person’s current year is 38 but, that’s still a small child you know . 」
「……I’m 17 years old but, that’s?」
「Fumu, a small child . 」

From when to when is one a small child .
Since it’s not like it’s fine whatever happens if you say it’s a small child is it?

「O-kaa-sama!」
「Oh? Silvi-chan!」

It’s good that you’re well!
My beloved daughter came flying out from the house at the large tree that the village chief has been guiding me toward .

「It’s great that you’re well!」

Just after I went all out to display my delight at our reunion by spreading both my arms, my daughter came to an abrupt stop and gave a formal bow .

「……」

What are my spread arms here for .
This isn’t right, is it?
Silvi-chan maintains a surprising degree of decorum, so I think she’s a reserved child .
She’s a very capable child .
But even for such a child, I feel it’s fine for her emotions burst forth from time to time, specifically, right now!

「……Then I’ll give you a hug!」
「Hyauu!? O, O-kaa-sama……」

I go all out and tiiiiigghtly embrace my mature daughter .

「Fumu, is she your child? No, perhaps you’re the child?」

I elegantly ignore the village chief-san’s snide remark .
I released Silvi-chan around when I’d fully enjoyed her warmth .
I’ve bewildered my beloved daughter but, her slightly steamy cheeks are adorable .
And so somehow, it seems everyone has gathered safely .

「This is a good opportunity, I have something to talk about after this . You should all come with me . That place is also your lodgings . 」



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We were guided to a wood built mansion that’s too splendid to be allocated to a guest .
Among the surprising things, there were even two maid-sans there .
Somehow it seems they’re twins, with blond hair and blue eyes, their inhuman atmosphere suits them well .

「Everyone, welcome, you bitches . 」
「Please come this way, you mongrels . 」

There’s a limit to superficial courtesy .
No, rather, there wasn’t even a fragment of courtesy .





「……Ano .
「Fumu, maa, do not mind it . This is ordinary for Mio and Rena . 」

It’d be better if they restarted once more from elementary school .
Show manners to your employers .

「Etto, we’ll be in your care……」

I try showing etiquette for now and, the two expressionless maids went and stared blankly at me .

「Fumu」
「Hou

……E～tto, I feel something’s off about this staring at my face to the extent of opening a hole .

「Are you master-dono’s disciple, bitch . 」
「Are you the present strongest, slut . 」
「As if it’s such an important issue!?」

Ma, maa, I’m originally male so, am I little more so than a normal female?
Well, I don’t know the feelings of a normal female though .

「It’s true that Alice has not just with Krancesca, on top of including Eclair in her member roll, she’s active enough that given the chance she’ll even make a move on Ilya, don’t I know that well . 」
「Was there a need to purposefully reveal all of that right here? Oneechan……」

Like this I really do seem like a no good person though……?
Huh? Is that the truth?
That’s not the point――!

「Master-dono?」

My heart was gouged by abuse but, I heard something that concerned me .

「That is of course Tillbell-sama, you tofu face . 」
「That is of course history’s strongest, you small fry strongest . 」

Being the strongest even as a small fry is……?

「Ma, maa let it be . Speaking of that, this is Till’s mansion then . 」

I try looking up and, it was a building that makes one feel a sense of history within the sunlight filtering through the woods .
Large trees of the sort that approach an elf’s long lifespan surround the house .

「Ah, then you were Till’s helpers then weren’t you! Fufu, that Till really was a handful wasn’t she?」

The twins averted their faces at my question, as my sudden sense of familiarity bubbled up .

「Che」
「Chi」
「Ano……I also get as depressed as anyone else . 」
「It’s a joke」
「It’s humour」

Since those who brush it off as a joke after saying everything as they please are bullies right?
It’s not a joke to the person it’s said to so please keep that in mind!
We went into the house, as the I who had been hurt to a normal extent was being yosh yoshed by oneechan .
This goes without saying but, Ilya’s eyes housed killing intent as they looked upon the twins .



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We’re discussing what comes after this around a large one plank table .
This table seems extremely expensive if judged by the standards of my world doesn’t it……

「Now then, even here in this elf village we have a general grasp of the situation . In a sense it’s even as the legends state . 」

Hei～
The village chief-san started talking around when I’d recovered from the damage to my heart .
Even so, the Ilya standing in wait behind me is glaring at the maid-sans .

「The revival of the beast of 666 and, the true awakening that accompanies that . 」
「True awakening?」

I know the tale of the beast though .

「The story that hints at the end of the world really does have a continuation then……」





The one known as the saintess, Sitra, let out a grave voice .

「I suppose there’s no mistake in the beast of 666 being a threat but, since Alice and Ilya easily beat it up didn’t they . 」

It’s just as oneechan said but, we ended up scorching a section of the forest like that……

「That may be so . For us, this would be something we could triumph over even if at great loss if it was at the level of the beast . However, it would not go as such with that which is truly awakening as our opponent . 」
「……」

Maria-san is lost in thought as her hand touches to her lips .
It’s somehow amorous .

「Lecher . 」
「Studhorse bitch . 」
「――」

An aura of negativity is emanating from Ilya .

「Excuse me . 」
「Verbal slip . 」

As could be expected, even those twins shut their mouths with the dark aura Ilya released .
Un, a chill is running up the back of my neck……

「That which is truly awakening……that is according to what we’ve been told, god isn’t it?」

Silvi-chan gave her answer as if she already knew .

「Umu . Since we elves and the dragons beyond are something like the guards for the gate between the world of gods and the world of men after all . 」

I see, world of gods and world of men is it .
Elves and dragons are beings rarely seen in the world of men aren’t they .
The people here are the residents of the divide, is it something like that?

「By the way, I understand that there’s no way we can let the beast of 666 run loose but, is it no good if god-sama is revived?」

That is the fundamental question .

「I don’t know the specific details, but……it’s that in what’s said in legend, the event of god’s awakening means it has had enough of the world . Watching a dream as it sleeps, it awakens to destroy it when that dream doesn’t interest it……there is a tale of that sort . For us, oral tradition has a lot of credibility . 」
「Muu……what a bother . 」

God-sama is it .
Is the one who called me also that person?
But, u～n……rather selfish isn’t it .

「But I don’t know what to think about suddenly being belligerent so, I want to try talking it out though . 」
「I approve of that opinion, Alice-dono .

Maria-san’s approval is more than heartening .

「It’s questionable if something like victory is possible for one at the level of a human, starting a fight with a godlike being . 」
「That’s so isn’t it . 」

The attribute values have too many unknown variables .
Nn?
On that note, that unneeded person gave birth to an unneeded god slayer like being .

「Alice’s clone from before who showed an intent to oppose god……Iona-san, was it? We have to stop that girl if she tries to start a fight don’t we?」

Sitra’s fears are justified, I was also thinking just that .
For example, she could bring wrath down upon us and cause the world’s collapse, I also feel a slight sense of responsibility as her original .

「If Iona shows herself, would it be fine to rely on Sitra’s ability?」

That skill is convenient .
If we estimate Iona’s abilities to be generally equal to my own, Sitra’s skill should give her trouble .

「That is of course, Alice-sama . I am here for that reason . 」
「Fufu, then I’ll ask it of you okay . 」

Since even if this child had no right to choose, her feelings of wanting to protect someone are still genuine aren’t they .

「Umu, even if our course in how to handle god is fine with that, if we proceed as such it will probably be harsh at the critical moment . 」
「In the sense of being insufficiently prepared?」
「If I were to state it frankly . 」

Since we don’t even know anything about our opponent do we .





「This air headed――tsu .
「……」

A drop of sweat ran down the cheeks of the twin maid who was about to say something .
On that note, one part of her blond hair is gently falling .
As if someone had thrown a knife .
Someone?
I wouldn’t know .

「It’s possible to recover it with heal anyway so, even if I aimed a little deeper……excuse me, I was talking to myself . 」

Waa .

「Yare yare, are you done yet? We must have the one who has received the blessing of the strongest polish her power within the cave of trials . Did you know that all up until the 6th generation emerged from elves?」
「No, I’m learning that for the first time . 」

My succession didn’t have a moment for delay so, I haven’t heard anything you know .

「Is that so, it is a lineage of elves from the first generation . That blessing is as a key to open the cave of trials . As a result, the cave interior is unknown to any beyond those 6 people . 」
「Heei……?」

This, has strongly catches my attention .
But I’m grateful for it at a time like this .

「Whether it’s simply a place to learn how to use your power, or if there’s some sort of deep truth……it’d be best for you to try and confirm it with your own eyes . 」
「Is the cave near here?」
「Since this village receives energy from the groundwater coming from that cave you see . 」

On that note, since there’s always a ruin near town isn’t there .
They share water or such, the blessings that people make use of to live by don’t they .

「I understand, then I’ll, try going there . 」
「I suppose so, I have no objection . 」

Along with my oneechan who was the first to follow for me, everyone nodded .
And then, when I thought the conversation was wrapping up, a great explosive sound reverberated through the village .

「Wha, what is this!?」
「Mu . This smell…… Mio, Rena!」
「Acknowledged . 」
「Roger . 」

The twin maids leapt out of the mansion the moment the village chief spoke .

「Enemy? Beast?」
「Don’t know, but . There’s a bit of a problem . 」

Looking at the sky as seen from the village chief’s window, within that darkened scene, a face scowled from yet sootier smoke .

「Is a fire spreading――」



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Following the two maids, we also went about to check within the village .
We still haven’t seen a fire but, if a conflagration or such started within such a forest……

「――Let’s split into two groups! I, Ilya and Silvi-chan are group A . Oneechan, Maria-san and Sitra are group B . Head to your respective sides of town, go 1 rotation clockwise and, let’s return to here . 」
「That is appropriate, Alice-dono . 」

I wonder if I’ve become a little more accustomed to the role of a commander .

「Alright, let’s hurry!」

Without waiting to hear everyone’s responses, we split into two groups and run out .
When we left the center of town and approached the forest, we could hear the sounds of a swordfight .

「O-kaa-sama! That’s!」

I confirmed the twin maids, beyond Silvi-chan’s pointed finger .
Those girls were, what is that?
A person? A soldier?
They were fighting something enveloped in a dark haze, with its entire body is covered in armour .
Dread runs down my spine .
This isn’t……the sort of enemy that words can get through to!

「――You two, take your distance!!」

The twins react quickly to my voice .
They take distance from the enemy with a flying leap like an acrobat’s .

「――Lightning!」

My lightning flashes through the enemy .
It’s a direct hit but……

「Ojousama, behind me . 」

Ilya readied her spear, in front of the black armour that still hadn’t fallen .

「Ilya, I will support you . 」

Silvi-chan also draws her magic sword and, stands beside her .

「Silvis-sama as well, do be careful . 」
「Eei .

Ilya as vanguard, Silvi-chan as midguard, I as rearguard .
Un, we’re fighting with good balance .
The twin maid-sans have also fallen back to my side .

「Danger」
「Formidable」

They gave a straightforward warning .
As expected these people aren’t such bad people are they .

「Roger that, without negligence, without hesitation, and without mercy, let’s show we can deal with the enemy . 」

That’s something I’ve learned in this world .

「Come lightning spirit, become a blade――Light・Enchant!」

I grant lightning to Ilya’s weapon .
From my impression of the armour, would lightning pass through with ease? I have a gloomy feeling though .

「――I’m going . Lance・Charge . 」

Together with my nod, Ilya uses her lance skill and charges .
With her lance in both hands, it was an excellent rushing thrust that used Ilya’s field .
Though simple, its breaking power can’t be mocked .
The black armour readied its shield rather quickly for its appearance and, brought Ilya’s charge to a stop .

――Gagin!!

The great metallic sound reverberated through the forest .
The one staggering forward is――Ilya!
The black armour, swung its long sword down on Ilya after readying itself behind her .

「Blizzard!」

But, Silvi-chan won’t allow that .
The sword strikes ice and is thrown back .
This time, in the gap when the black armour loses its posture, Silvi-chan thrusts her rapier in .

――Kakakan!

「Ku, tough! There’s no opening!」

The weapon has poor affinity does it .

「――Haaa!!!」

And so, the I that had approached into very close range while hidden by the pair’s attacks managed to deliver a lightning palm to the black armour’s torso .
It’s grandly blown away and, crashes into a large tree .

「If it were a regular human, I feel that that’s not damage it could stand up from but……」
「Please take care, ojousama .

Ilya readied herself at my side once again .
Silvi-chan also readied herself without letting her guard down .
The black armour, stood up as if nothing had happened .

「Maa, that’s what it comes to doesn’t it……」

Now then, what should we try doing――

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