Mondaiji-tachi ga Isekai kara Kuru Sou Desu yo? - Volume 2 - Chapter 6.4

Part 4 

—Festival operation headquarters, entrance of balcony. 

At this time, Asuka and the rest were at a loss of what to do at the balcony area. 

Because the same black wind that blew them away was currently blocking their advancement. 

Unable to enter the wind had frustrated Asuka, who could only shout to Shiroyasha on the other side: 

"Shiroyasha ! How's the situation inside?" 

"Not clear! But my actions are clearly restricted ! Is there anything else written in the [Geass roll]?" 

Jin hurriedly picked up the black [Geass roll]. 

The text written on it decomposed to straight lines and curves, forming new contents. 

#Matters regarding participation of the game: 

*War conditions have not been fulfilled for the game leader. 

#For the game leader to participate in the war, please fulfill the war conditions. 

 "It says that the war conditions for the game leader have not been fulfilled.....?" 

"What about the war conditions? Any other things written on it?" 

"No.....Nothing else is written." 

Shiroyasha angrily clicked her tongue. According to her knowledge, there was only one method for sealing Star class spirits in this form. Once again she shouted: 

"Everyone listen carefully! Convey every word to Kuro Usagi that I'm about to say! There is no room for failures! Your mistakes may well lead to the death of many participants!" 

If it was the usual Shiroyasha, it was really difficult to see her produce a tone that was filled with tension and urgency. This also shows that it was something very important. 

Asuka and the rest took in a huge breath before waiting for Shiroyasha's instruction. 

"Firstly, this game might have [Made the rules so that it is not perfect]! One of the underhanded methods a Demon Lord would use! The most severe case is, this [Game doesn't have any methods for solving]!" 

"Eh....!" 

"Secondly, tell Kuro Usagi that this Demon Lord might be attached to a new community!" 

"I......I've got it!" 

There was no time for any detailed explanation. Even Asuka understands that every second counts. 

"Thirdly, the method for sealing me is most likely—" 

"Okay~ We'll stop it at there♪" 

Shiroyasha turned around like a startled child. 

There was a white-shirt wearing lady—The one called Ratten, currently standing behind Shiroyasha with three fire lizard-men. 

The three fire lizard-men were obviously members from [Salamandra], so they probably got manipulated by the lady's magic flute. The fire lizard-men kept spitting hot sparks, with insanity filling their eyes. 

"Aiyah......So it really did seal her♪ To have the strongest Floor Master fall to this degree is such an embarrassment!" 

"Damn it.....What did you do to the [Salamandra] members!" 

"That is of course a secret. Even if the sealing was a success, I don't intend on revealing the information to you.......Having said that, who were you talking to just now?" 

Ratten shifted her sights to the entrance. 

Lifting her flute up like a baton, the fire lizard-men started attacking. 

"YAHA!" 

"Aiyah? Human? I thought it was the leader of [Salamandra]....Nevermind, it was worth mentioning." 

Revealing an expression as if she had no interest, Ratten once again waved her flute. 

With insanity-filled eyes, the fire lizard-men pounced towards Asuka and the rest. 

"Asuka!" 

Kasukabe had to resort to kicking down the huge two meter body. But the weight difference was clearly incomparable, although the fire lizard-men received that attack, they immediately stood back up. 

"Asuka! Jin! Grab onto me!" 

"Ah....Okay!" 

The fire lizard-men did not commit any sins, they were just being manipulated. Feeling that she could not take down that many enemies in one hit while holding back, Kasukabe grabbed onto both of their hands and whipped up a whirlwind. 

Looking at the strength of the gift from the Gryphon, the slightly shocked Ratten opened her mouth: 

"Aiyah, this strength......Is it Gryphon related? What a special human, hmmmm, taking a closer look, you are quite cute.......Okay! I've decided! I'll allow you to be my pawn!" 

Ignoring the jubilant Ratten, Kasukabe grabbed onto Asuka and Jin, heading to escape through the corridor. 

Ratten did not bother to chase, she merely exposed a flirtatious smile, before lifting up the flute. 

The palace sounded high and low—a beautiful magic sound. 

This sound was different from yesterday, it was a much more seductive sound that stimulated the central organs. 

The effect greatly affected Kasukabe, who had a stronger sensory sensitivity than others. 

She started grinding her teeth to fight back, but gradually started to relax her muscles, before her awareness was eroded. 

"Ah........No.....This.....!" 

"Ya!" 

"Worh!" 

With the whirlwind suddenly disappearing, the weak Kasukabe dumped the people she was originally carrying. 

The lower parts of Kasukabe's body started trembling, extruding the remaining of her strength, she shouted: 

"That guy is going to come......Asuka, Jin! Run....!" 

"Don't say such idiotic words! Jin-chan!" 

"Yes......Yes!" 

A stiff expression was on Jin's face. 

Taking a deep breath, as if making up her mind, Asuka murmured: 

"I'll have to apologize first....Sorry." 

Eh? Jin tilted his head. 

An apologetic look flashed across Asuka's face. 

"As the leader of the community— You will now bring Kasukabe-san to find Kuro Usagi." 

She dominated the heart of her comrade. 

Unlike the last time, this was intentional. 

"......I understand." 

The consciousness in Jin's eyes started to fade. Listening to Asuka's orders, he took Kasukabe and left the scene. 

If it was the usual him, he would've insisted on staying. He had a strong integrity even though he did not have much strength. 

However, Asuka decided to use her own will to distort that integrity of his. 

Even while knowing that Jin will be deep in remorse about his act of leaving her behind. 

(.......So sorry, Jin-kun.) 

Asuka sadly looked at the shadow of the two escaping—After that she faced the enemy behind, her expression filled with anger. 

".....Aiyaya? Only you? What about your comrades?" 

"They left you for me and departed. Saying that a third-rate demon like you should be easy for me alone." 

"......Oh?" 

Ratten squinted her eyes, assessing Asuka , before laughing cheerfully. 

"Part of those words are lies. Your eyes do not look like you are being relied on, but shouldering the responsibility.....Yes, very much in line with my preferences. Ah~ Really~ Never expected that there was so much good talent! Now I don't even know who should I pick!" 

Ratten was giggling without any concern. Asuka looked at the white clothes that Ratten was wearing, confirming if she did not have any other weapon besides her flute. 

(.....The legend of the clown piper was that he could "Manipulate both rats and humans." If the saying goes, then her enforcement power won't be that strong. If it was under the same condition, my power will be victorious....!) 

In order to dispel her nervousness, Asuka took in a deep breath. If she wanted to get involved, she would have to start out strong. Since Ratten was scorning Asuka, she took her her gift card and shouted: 

"Everyone— Stand still at your current positions!" 

Eh? Ratten leaked out dumbfounded words. 

At that moment, including the fire lizard-men, even Ratten was restrained. Receiving the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, Asuka took out the silver cross sword from the gift game and jumped forward towards Ratten. 

Raising the sword to eye level, she aimed the silver cross sword that was capable of breaking evil force towards the enemy's heart, stabbing it forcefully. 

"—Guu...! You are too naive, little girl!" 

Two sounds of metals smacking together resounded. Ratten had shook off the restraint, waved her hand to smack the sword aside, not caring about her previous overwhelmed position. Even if the attack was aimed perfectly at the heart, it was easily bounced away. 

Asuka got smacked into the wall and started coughing. 

(Damn......Damn it.....! If my physical capabilities were at least half of Kasukabe-san...!) 

This situation made Asuka feel that her strength was very low. 

Kudou Asuka was a [Dominater], but not a [User]. 

Her body was exactly like an ordinary 15-year old girl. 

This was the case where if one doesn't recognize their own areas of expertise, defeat would be inevitable. 

"It's really shocking.......Although it was unexpected, you could restrain me for a few seconds. What a strange power you possess. Trying to rein in a Demon Lord that you just met, you have guts♪" 

Pong! Ratten was laughing while fiercely kicking at Asuka. 

".........Guu....!" 

With her pride, Asuka forcefully kept the vomit from coming out. 

Although the things she had swallowed included blood, she continued to swallow. 

She could've emptied out everything from inside, but defeat was better than suffering the humiliation of it. 

Revealing unyielding eyes while still suffering from pain, Asuka grabbed onto Ratten's white clothes. 

"You......Haven't noticed yet......the fire lizard-men from [Salamandra] had already escaped." 

"It isn't that bad, those kind of small fries. If I got you, both of us can have as much as we want, right!" 

Pong! Suffering from another fierce attack, Asuka fainted. 

Ratten lifted up Asuka's limp body and grabbed her chin to face her. 

".......Such a beautiful kid. The previous one was also not bad, but you look much more attractive." 

Just like this, Ratten carried Asuka, humming while returning back to Shiroyasha's side. Looking at Asuka who had lost consciousness, Shiroyasha's white hair pricked up, staring at Ratten with killing intent emanated. 

"Youu.....!" 

"Hehe, no matter how much you stare it's useless. This seal was set up by my master using the [Host's permission], even if you are the strongest Floor Master, you can't defeat the Little Garden's strength right?" 

"Gu.....?" 

"When I was still in the [Fantasy magic book], I've already heard about your monstrous strength. After you won the gift game for the rights over the sun, to suppress your own strength, you entered Buddhism[2] against the strongest sun star-class......The strength you had that was powerful enough to win against the sun that managed the world, the Golden Demon Lord, [Halloween Queen]. This strength, will be for [Grimm Grimoire Hamelin]'s use after this!" 

Ratten who had already decided that they were going to win, let out an arrogant laughter. 

Like dancing, Ratten twirled her body and stood on the balcony, spreading both hands. 

"Okay! [Grimm Grimoire Hamelin], the main event for the game is about to begin! Lets have a wild round of applause please!" 

Standing on the balcony, she started playing the melody of the magic flute. 

Not only did the beautiful melody spread to the stage area, it even expanded until it engulfed the foot of the boundary wall. 

The magic flute that could manipulate people started to gradually erode the participant's awareness. The awareness-captured participants started to attack their comrades or spread around the destruction. 

As the main force of the participant side was currently in battle, nobody was able to stop Ratten. 

With their thinking being dominated, the communities that were forced to yield one by one started to leave the game. 

When everyone thought that the winner was about to be decided, a loud thunder sounded. 

"Stop now!" 

Ratten stopped the song and looked up towards the sky. 

"That thunder just now.....unless it's...!" 

Ratten jumped from the balcony to the roof of the place. The source of the deafening thunder sounds, was the gift that belonged to the god of Indra—[Simulation of godhead·Vajra], with the current wielder being Kuro Usagi. 

Lifting up the shining and glowing Vajra[3], Kuro Usagi loudly announced: 

"The [Trial jurisdiction] has been approved! The gift game, [The Pied Piper of Hamelin], will be suspended, while deliberations towards a resolution for this matter will be held. Players and Hosts, please cease hostilities! I repeat this one more time—"