Campione! - Volume Ex - Chapter 3.2

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「Asuka-chan, you’re really pretty! I’m feeling moved.」

「Yeah. I’m glad I can attend the ceremony.」

Godou replied earnestly at the deeply emotional comment of his little sister, Kusanagi Shizuka.

It was less than three days ago when he was notified 『Asuka-chan is going to marry』 at London. From there he hurriedly reserved an airplane seat.

Against his inclination, it was thanks to his 『immense influence as devil king in Europe』.

He returned to his home area Nedzu town district 3 yesterday evening.

It was a really strict schedule. But it was worth it for him to force himself. Godou somehow arrived at the wedding hall of Bunkyou Ward at Sunday 11 AM.

It wasn’t a genuine church, but there was a stylish chapel within it.

It was a garden wedding in that ceremonial hall. The beautiful blue sky was stretching above.

The Kusanagi siblings Godou and Shizuku were unusually wearing formal dress. They were mixed between around thirty attendees.

In front of the altar, the priest the bride and groom were facing each other.

The bride wearing white wedding dress was of course Tokunaga Asuka.

She was the childhood friend of the Kusanagi siblings who was similarly born and raised at the third shopping district of Nedzu town. Even her who was a person of firm character and unyielding spirit was an adult at present time and became a bride.

She was making a vow together with the bridegroom who was a company employee in the latter half of his twenties.

「It was a big help that you also contacted Liliana about Asuka’s marriage. Thanks a lot, Shizuku. Because of that I didn’t miss this.」

Godou whispered with a small voice that could only be heard by the little sister beside him.

「I’ll become unable to check my phone and computer for mail when I’m busy. I almost missed this.」

「Actually it was a suggestion from Hikari. She told me that the mail might have better chance to arrive if it’s through Liliana-san.」

「I see. That fellow is thoughtful as usual.」

「The appointed day was decided in a big hurry. They wanted to hold the ceremony before Asuka-chan’s stomach get bigger. I couldn’t get a hold of Onii-chan even after there was only a week left, so I talked to Hikari because it felt like you wouldn’t make it in time like that.」

Shizuka and Godou were whispering to each other while the marriage ceremony was progressing.

But, the Kusanagi siblings weren’t just giving blessing to this marriage, but also talking about this kind of topic.

「It’s great that Asuka-chan look happy now~. I’m relieved.」

「Well, it’s the day of the marriage after all. No matter what will happen later on, it will be bad if she don’t at least enjoy the flawless feeling of euphoria today.」

「There is also our relative who was like that wasn’t it? The valorous person who divorced right after the honeymoon for three times repeatedly.」

「You mean the aunt from Monzennaka town. People often say that after the wedding the couple’s feeling will cool down.」

The most flamboyant person even among Kusanagi clan that was a gathering of ruffian.

The lady of character that partied up the whole at the disco of bubble era. Although the Kusanagi siblings didn’t remember their exact family relationship with her, she was 『aunt』 for them in any case. She who was also a drinking friend of their mother Mayo was a free spirit who had a four time marriage history.

The parents of Kusanagi siblings had also divorced a long time ago.

Well, their father Genzou and their mother Mayo would also occasionally meet even after the divorce. That was because of their relationship where they would head to bars together. Their disposition was far removed from the “normal divorced parents”.

Kusanagi Shizuku who inherited their blood was dressing up today.

She was undisputedly lovely with her pastel blue dress and pearl necklace.

But, Shizuka spoke about something that was a bit unsuitable with this appearance.

「Perhaps it will be alright. Asuka-chan is a person of common sense and honor student. Even though she is marrying due to an unintended pregnancy, I think she’ll be able to do well in building a family.」

「Well, of course I’m also thinking so, but still.」

「If something happen, then we can think about it at that time. It’ll be fine if we just become Asuka-chan’s ally totally. For the time being, let’s prepare to support her from the three directions of the heart, money, and law.」

Shizuku smoothly added beside her wryly smiling brother.

As expected, she was different in this aspect from the average university student.

By the way yesterday, after Godou put his belonging in his house at Nedzu third district, he immediately headed to Asuka’s house after that.

His childhood friend was spending her time with her family before the marriage ceremony.

In front of Tokunaga house that was running a sushi restaurant, Godou was talking with Asuka while standing.

『To think that you’ll marry already. Come to think of it, how about your college? If I remember right, you’re still at your third year right?』

When Godou asked her, Asuka who had grown adult-like told him.

『Right now my priority is the baby. I’m taking temporary absent from the college. When the baby has grown up a bit, I’ll return back to college and graduate properly……that’s the plan.』

『The plan huh.』

『The plan is still not fixed but, it’ll work out somehow.』

Asuka declared with a bright face, as though to proof the saying that a mother was strong.

Acting following the plan wouldn’t be an easy thing to do no matter what due to various reality and the lack of understanding from the family. But, be that as it may Asuka was acting positive.

During the five years Kusanagi Godou was away from Japan, his childhood friend was also experiencing various things.

Godou intentionally didn’t delve into that and made a broad grin.

『Anyway congratulations. Ah, if there is something troubling you, just call me too. Even if I can’t immediately run to your help, I’ll go to meet you without fail.』

『Really? Aren’t you being really busy?』

『It’s fine. When it looks like it will take quite long for me to go to where you are, I can also call my friends that are near you to help.』

If he heard that his friend was in trouble, he would offer a helping hand.

If she was in a place where Godou’s own hand didn’t reach, he would ask someone to be his substitute. Fortunately, Kusanagi Godou had a lot of reliable allies.

In front of such Godou, Asuka chuckled.

『You haven’t changed since the past, Godou.』

『That so? I should have changed a lot compared to when I was a child though.』

『Aa, like how now you won’t be bashful even when facing a girl huh. But, since long ago you’re someone who won’t spare any effort if it’s for your friend. You know, when we were at elementary school too……』

Asuka was looking back at the past happily.

He talked about various topics with his childhood friend who would marry. It was an unexpectedly enjoyable time.

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After the ceremony, Godou planned to participate in the afterparty too.

It was a small party that gathered the close friends of the bride and groom. However he left behind Shizuka alone in the venue and said 「My bad, I got an urgent business」 to the bride Asuka and stopped by his home.

He changed from his suits into his normal wear and headed toward──

Chiyoda ward’s Ochanomizu.

When he looked from JR’s Ochanomizu Station, the direction of Hijiribashi was blockaded.

There was traffic restriction’s tape stretched around. It was a measure so that ordinary people wouldn’t enter that area. The police officers of the police station that had jurisdiction of the area and riot policemen were on guard there.

But, Godou entered inside the blockade just by showing his face.

Three old acquaintances greeted him there.

「Long time no see, Onii-sama!」

「Ya, my apologies for calling you here.」

「I heard that you were attending a celebration, but then this emergency situation occurred. However, there is no greater happiness than being able to see our king’s countenance after so long.」

Mariya Hikari. A female high school student clad in a shrine maiden outfit.

Amakasu Touma was wearing worn out business suit. He was a master ninja who was a member of History Complication Committee.

And then, Sayanomiya Kaoru. A beautiful woman dressing as a man, a playboy, and the leader of History Compilation Committee. Godou immediately called to the three who were approaching him.

「This emergency situation……it’s about that isn’t it, Kaoru-san?」

「Yes. It’s just as you say.」

A very strange phenomenon was arising before his eyes.

Godou was raised in Bunkyou ward in Tokyo, while Kaoru was raised at Chiyoda ward.

For the two of them, Ochanomizu’s Nikorai-do was a really familiar building. However right now in front of that historical building──a gathering of light that looked like a nebula appeared.

Its diameter was around ten meter. It was glittering and terribly radiant.

When Godou was fixing his eyes upon the supernatural phenomenon once more, he was talked to from the side.

「What do you think Godou? The rumored singularity appeared again.」

「It’s unexpected that it reoccur again when not even a week has passed.」

Erica Blandelli. Liliana Kranjcar.

It wasn’t just the two who originated from Italia’s Milan. Japan’s princess shrine maidens were also here.

「Somehow, the situation is getting serious in an amazing speed. To think that it’s also appearing at Tokyo, it was really shocking.」

「Godou-san───there is one thing that I wish to report……」

Seishuuin Ena. Mariya Yuri. The core members who were supporting Kusanagi Godou’s 『hegemony』 were gathering in Japan after so long, furthermore it was at Tokyo.

But, compared to the other three, Yuri alone was making a tense face.

That meant──Godou asked her.

「Were you able to see something, Yuri?」

「Yes. The instant I arrived here, my sight became pitch black……I fell into a vision. The figure of Madam Aisha swallowed by a black shadow was──」

Godou nodded hearing the words of the spiritual sight owner who was more outstanding than anyone.

「So the thing that should come finally came……. The clue about Aisha-san who we don’t even know where she is wandering at has finally appeared.」

「But Godou. There is one problem.」

While he was feeling impressed, Erica told him. Liliana also added her words.

「Yes. I and Seishuuin Ena who has experience entering into this singularity tried scouting the other side but──」

「This might be a bit impossible for Ena and others. If it’s your majesty then I think there won’t be any danger but……」

「But?」

「As expected, perhaps your majesty won’t be able to pass.」

Godou said 「Let’s see」 in respond to Ena’s words and approached.

When he was about to enter into the radiant space distortion──

*Crackle crackle crackle-!*

Several sparks attacked Godou’s body.

If his body wasn’t the Campione body that possessed strong resistance toward magic and curse, he would taste an impact that was like being attacked by lightning. But, of course it was irrelevant for Kusanagi Godou.

He tried to forcefully enter the space distortion while being showered by crackling sparks.

However, he couldn’t.

It was like there was an unseen wall. He couldn’t advance further than this.

Godou gave up and took distance from the space distortion. The noisily crackling sparks finally died down and silence returned.

「So no one can enter inside even though it’s a gate to a mythological world huh!」

「If it’s impossible even for Godou, then I guess that’s that. It looks like we’ll have to procure the pass key somehow. Or else perhaps destroying the lock itself──」

Erica came to the side of Godou who went outside the distortion point and spoke.

He thought that he would shelve away the case of mythological world away while he was going home this time, but Godou instead obtained a clue in an unexpected shape.

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