Chapter 37

Chapter 37 – It looks like I’m cheering with glee alone!

As all the Lain B’s who were waiting in the air lost their power, Lain watched them crash .
She doesn’t know exactly what happened .
Lain was not in sync with the Lain B’s .
However, she knew Yogiri had directed the power of instantaneous death to the Lain B’s .
Otherwise, it was impossible for an immortal vampire to die .
Slamming into the sand-covered ground, the ugly crushed Lain B’s quickly disappeared .
It is because it’s designed to remove unnecessary parts .

“Ah, that, this is one……” (Euphemia)

Looking at the picture of hell that is the people falling down, she hears Euphemia’s fear .

“It seems Lain B was done in . Because they are duplicates made from the same template settings, it seems if one is done in they all are done in . ” (Lain)

“You shouldn’t take hands against Yogiri Takatou!” (Euphemia)

“Really? Next time it will only be to make duplicates with settings that vary a little . That way, once one is done the others won’t be as well . ” (Lain)

Even if Lain B actually dies, Lain won’t be affected .
Yogiri’s power seems to have limitations as well .
Even regarding reaction to the killing intent, subtly there are differences depending on the situation .

Perhaps there may be a key to capturing Yogiri .
It was likely a breakthrough method could be found if they investigated a little further .
However, Lain who felt the response was disappointed .
After all, Yogiri could not kill an invulnerable Original Blood vampire . ¹

―Then there isn’t anymore use .  ²

Lain lost interest in Yogiri .
Although it is a rebellion against the sages, there is no way that only Lain needs to respond .
If they couldn’t overlook it, then only the sages who thought so should get rid of him .

―You seem to have killed Kurayami . Even if he was kept alive, there may be a way to use him .

Being able to beat the Aggressor is highly useful .
She wished she could have declared that it was a sage .
That way, him murdering the sages would be unquestionable .
But it is afterwards to think about it .

Now that Kurayami has disappeared, there is no use being in this place .
Lain tried to return, then she noticed the abnormality .
Euphemia has not moved too much since then .


As if she froze, she didn’t even tremble .
And, Lain noticed she too was the same as she couldn’t move .

―What happened!?

Lain was puzzled by the unexpected phenomenon .
She felt such surprise, comparable to when she first came to this world .
It even seems as if time is stopped for a few hours .
Due to this phenomenon, she was led to think about the possibility that was hard to believe .

Her body was dead .

Now, Lain who was in this place, she was also a duplicate made by her body like Lain B .
However it wasn’t an instant presence like Lain B, she was linking to the main body to share memory .
This is the identity of immortality .
The body exists in a safe place, then activates duplication .

No matter how much the duplicate was broken, it was only to create the next copy instantly .
However, the important link had been broken .
It becomes impossible to contact the main body, and the latest state wouldn’t be reflected .

Therefore, Lain who is in this place is continuing to think independently .
However, she won’t for very long .
Lain in this place, she is designed on the premise that she is linked to the main body .
If the link is broken, her body will become unnecessary and will disappear .

That was inevitable as the duplicate is a dependant existence .
Lain is like an after-image .
Never to be conscious of anything, a temporary existence that only appears between synchronizations .
Whether it is like a running light phenomenon, Lain thought about prolonging this moment .

――Have you reached the main body from Lain B?

Lain was admired, she was also relieved .
Lain B and the main body are not directly connected .
Yet Yogiri Takatou, he could kill the main body that existed in another dimension .
She didn’t know the reason for doing so . It’s too unreasonable, and powerful enough to be stupid .

But, that was it .
That alone could save that child .
Just before she faded away, Lain was full of hope .

Scene change to Yogiri and others

The next day after the series of incidents .

Yogiri and friends were in the central square .
A lot of tents for victims were prepared in the space of the plaza, and Yogiri and others stayed there .
The zombie commotion, Kurayami’s raid .
And massive destruction by the sages .

He didn’t know where to lend a hand, and he seemed to be despised, but Ryouta immediately responded .
To grasp the situation of damage, support was requested from the neighboring cities .
He rescued the victims, gathered the necessary supplies, and offered accommodation to those who were burnt out .

“I’ve woken up, is everything okay?” (Yogiri)

“I’m still sleepy but I’m managing somehow . ” (Tomochika)

Yogiri and others headed for the building prepared as a disaster countermeasure office .
Going inside, they go to Ryouta, chief of the countermeasure head .

“No, really, thank you . Yesterday was saved!” (Ryouta)

Although he hadn’t been sleeping and had a tired face, Ryouta greeted them with a full smile .
It seemed to be true that he appreciated it .

“That, even though you said thank you, sage? Even though we beat it… . ” (Tomochika)

Tomochika is put back into confusion .
Because Ryouta is a follower of the sages, he guessed she thought he wasn’t happy .

“You don’t have to give respect or pay tribute to a human bomb like him . ” (Ryouta)

Ryouta was opening up .

“But, the city was safe because there is a barrier of the sages, right? Is that all right?” (Tomochika)

“Of course, a new sage will be put in charge . Until then it is a shame even making walls . Well, maybe for something . I was saying to do anything you can in this situation . There may be times when I have to wait a bit . ” (Ryouta)

“Yes . I’m thinking of leaving the city as soon as possible . ” (Yogiri)

As to why Yogiri had been sleeping in the morning was woken up, that was the cause .
Tomochika had strongly appealed that he should leave this town soon .
Tomochika is worried about Yogiri killing civilians .
It was just in her own head if from Yogiri, but it would be mixed feelings if from the surviving citizens .
Some might think about getting revenge as well .

“That’s fine, but the train won’t move yet?” (Ryouta)

“That’s it, but can I get a truck from the square?” (Yogiri)

“The Immortality Organization’s? Well surely you will be able to reach the kingdom, is this okay with you?” (Ryouta)

“Yes . How does that fuel go? Does this world have gasoline?” (Yogiri)

“The cars in this world are running off of magical power . Because it uses a magic stone shape, you do not need to use magic separately . All right . Please wait a moment . I’ll do it before departure . ” (Ryouta)

That was the case .

Yogiri and others still

Morning of the next day .

When Tomochika arrived at the truck, a lot of goods were being brought in .
The truck was rugged-like, and it had 6 tires .
It was developed in this world as a military armored car model .

“Is this okay? Even though the city is in such a situation… . ” (Tomochika)

Tomochika spoke with a sorry feeling to Ryouta, who is commanding the transportation work .

“No it’s fine . If it wasn’t for you, the damage of the city should have been over such a degree . ” (Ryouta)

“If we hadn’t come, there might not have been such a thing . ” (Tomochika)

“Well, that is unavoidable to say . Originally there is no big reason for the sage to do it, I don’t understand if you were the cause . The Aggressor may have attacked it regardless of the sage . ” (Ryouta)

Yogiri was convinced that it was such a thing .

“Okay, the loading has ended . I prepared what you needed . I had enough room for magic stones, so it would be enough for the kingdom . ” (Ryouta)

Ryouta supplied goods, then described the basic matters of the truck .
Because Yogiri had gotten into the truck quickly, Tomochika is the one listening to it .

“Thank you for everything . ” (Tomochika)

“Well then, be careful not to fall off of the cliffs . ” (Ryouta)

Ryouta stuck his hand out .
They shook hands and they parted .
Tomochika also boards the truck .
Yogiri was already sitting in the front passenger seat, and he was playing a mobile game .

“Well, aren’t you driving!? I was saying good-bye to Ma○ro-Kart!³ ” (Tomochika)

Tomochika, she believed driving is a thing a man does .

“I’m not good at it . I just said there was something I did . I always hit the wall with a curve, can I really drive such a guy?” (Yogiri)

“I think you can step on the break!?” (Tomochika)

She couldn’t let Yogiri drive .
She got over next to Yogiri, sitting down in the driver’s seat .

“But I’ve also never touched the real thing, I wonder if it will be alright . ” (Tomochika)

『What, I’m going to be taking a big boat as I am teaching my Dannoura-style driving technique . 』(Mokomoko)

“Why won’t you stop being cheap and putting Dannoura on everything!?” (Tomochika)

By the way, there was a technique called ‘Dannoura-type Flying Body Press’, it was her sister’s good skill .

『Whether it is a tank or a helicopter, I am familiar with driving methods! I won’t experience Dannoura!』(Mokomoko)

“My home, what on earth are you going to do……” (Tomochika)

Because she seemed to notice a terrible possibility, she gave up on thinking on the way .
Mokomoko also started the engine according to this instruction .
Whether magic worked internally, the operation system and instruments seemed to be the same as generic cars .
As she stepped on the accelerator, the truck slowly started moving .

“Well, departure!” (Tomochika)

Tomochika raised one hand and cheers vigorously .

“……where is your reaction!? It looks like I’m cheering with glee alone!” (Tomochika)

“Work hard . ” (Yogiri)

Yogiri said with an eye on the game machine .

“Yes, yes, I will do my best!” (Tomochika)

First we head for the canyon .
I aimed for it as it was the Kingdom of the future .

¹ – She really is clinging to that immortal bit to try to live, isn’t she… . .

² – Meaning she has no reason of sticking around .

³ -「って、運転しないの!?　マ○オカート得意とか言ってたじゃん！」are the raws . Someone in the comments told me it was Mario Kart, and that sounds the most fitting . Ty!