Chapter 269: Mummy Jin and Sweetheart Raidou (1/2)

Chapter 269: Mummy Jin and Sweetheart Raidou

Oh boy, I messed up my schedule. Teehee ????

Next chapter will come in two days then. Sorry for that one >_<!

“Ooh, a splendid mummy look you have there. How are you feeling, mummy Jin?”

I heard that his external wound treatment had been finished, but when we entered the room where he is resting, I saw Jin with his whole body wrapped in bandages.

Now then, because it was such a comical look, I unintentionally called him a mummy man before a wimp.

But if he is already recovered, there’s no need for bandages.

“…Sensei… Shiki-san.” (Jin)

Then why is Jin currently being packaged to such an extent with bandages.

For keep him in check.

I decide to ignore the voice of the mummy that was groaning.

Oooh.

The bandages continue on at the ends of the bed, and even those are tightly wrapped. Also at the legs of the thick and strong-looking wooden legs.

In other words, someone physically restrained him with bandages so that he wouldn’t rampage in his agitation.

Fumu, splendid medical treatment.

From what I have seen of the patient, he looks somewhat calm.

But with this, I feel like the report of him being silent was because the restraining had finished.

“Okay, I see now. And so, the wimp-kun that got confused, went out of control, and was almost at the verge of death–I mean, Jin-kun, let’s hear your report.” (Makoto)

Now then, let’s act as a teacher and a superior.

Objective view.

“Uh, a report?” (Jin)

“That’s right, a report. You came here as training for the Kuzunoha Company after all. Isn’t that right, Shiki?” (Makoto)

“…Yeah. I would also like to hear the explanation of why it turned out this way from the person himself.” (Shiki)

While placing slight thorns in it, I urge him to give me a report with a smile.

On the other hand, Shiki looks down at him with quite the anger.

“That’s…uhm, how should I begin explaining…” (Jin)

It is unusual to see Jin in disarray.

It is a face I haven’t seen lately at the Academy.

“First of all, why did you chase the mamonos too far? From what I understood of your job this time, it was at most…like carrying luggage.” (Makoto)

“On top of that, I gave you a strict order, didn’t I, Jin? That you shouldn’t move on your own accord. That the strength of the mamonos deep in the snowy region are too much for the current you.” (Shiki)

“…That’s true, I was indeed told that. This time’s injury was not the fault of Shiki-san.” (Jin)

With his head hung down, Jin admits his own fault.

He muttered weakly that it wasn’t the fault of Shiki.

…Is he an idiot?

From the very beginning I didn’t think Shiki was at fault.

Also, injury?

It looks like he is misunderstanding what I am asking here.

“There’s no need to tell me something so obvious. Everything is your just desserts.” (Makoto)

“Uh.”

“Shiki, what was the state of Jin when he encountered Sofia?” (Makoto)

When I spoke the name of Sofia, the body of Jin stiffened.

The main cause of his disarray huh.

But I think we first need to make him notice the misunderstanding he has.

It is fine to just ask about this thing of Miranda and Sofia later.

“He was already out cold and his whole body was covered in blood. It seems the surrounding snow was also dyed in red. From what we investigated when the treatment was underway, there was half a fistful of insects swarming in his body…and that he lost his consciousness most likely because of his external wounds made by the bitten off meat and his lost of blood. I also think there’s no mistake in it.” (Shiki)

“Any other thing?” (Makoto)

“At the same time, he was injected poison. It takes away the freedom of their prey, and serves to prolong the time its prey is alive…no, it is a resourceful poison that weakens the resistance and prolongs the freshness of the meat. But this time, that served as a saving. Thanks to that, Jin’s treatment made it in time after all.” (Shiki)

“On top of that, it was also thanks to that mysterious knight who swept away the insects.” (Makoto)

“Yes.” (Shiki)

“Jin, just now, you said ‘this time’s wound’, didn’t you? Are you seriously saying that?” (Makoto)

Hearing the report of Shiki again, I could tell that Jin’s life was saved by a heavy luck that would make anyone envious.

This time’s injury?

Don’t joke around.

In normal circumstances, it would have been almost certain that he would have died.

“Eh?”

“The type of poison the insects used, the knight’s help; if even one of those were missing, you would be dead by now.” (Makoto)

“?!!”

The word dead made the eyes of Jin open wide.

This is why I can’t handle lucky people.

Makes me want to shout: ‘give me a bit of it!’.

“Yeah, no doubt about it. The words ‘injured’ and ‘seriously wounded’ are just too lukewarm. You were saved purely by luck. If this were based on ability, you would have long been the preserved food of those insects. What was its name again…Snow Dung Beetle, maybe?” (Makoto)

“Yes, around these parts, as long as you don’t chase them too far, they are not that dangerous creatures. However, if you chase them too far, the danger level increases in an instant though.” (Shiki)

Because they lure you in and are devour you with numbers in an instant.

It is a creature that’s exactly as Shiki explained.

It is an opponent that you can ignore its danger with certainty as long as you are careful.

Seriously, how pathetic.

“Your actions this time around, frankly speaking, there’s a lot to retort to, and regarding the training, we will obviously have you stay put for a while. Have this clear in your mind, Jin, in terms of ability, you have already died once.” (Makoto)

“!! That’s not it! It is true that I let my guard down a bit! I also admit that I wasn’t calm for a bit! But–!!” (Jin)

“…And forget that all those ‘bits’ are what link you to death? Can’t even make conversation with you. Like this, your life that was barely saved will only end up being layed down again in the near future. Shiki, whatever the case, have Jin return to the Academy. Having him here will only be an annoyance.” (Makoto)

“Yes, looks like there’s the need for quite the lecture.” (Shiki)

Shiki nods at my words.

At any rate, leaving Jin here on the pretext of training would only be a bother for the people of Kaleneon.

Also, leaving him with the reason of this -Sofia- doesn’t seem like it will be a plus for Jin at all.

“Please wait!! I want to do my best here for a bit more, just a bit more!!” (Jin)

“Rejected. As a teacher and as a superior, this decision won’t change. Hah…hey, Jin, the reason for that zeal of yours, is it as expected…the Dragon Slayer Sofia?” (Makoto)

How I should describe that younger Sofia.

For now, I decide to go with Dragon Slayer.

That’s right, I have to properly hear about this from that pervert.

Even though I have to go to Tsige regarding the matter with Aznoval-san…

“That person’s name…is not Sofia. She is my first sword mentor, close friend, and the first person I respected…” (Jin)

Hey hey.

A mentor, a close friend, and a person you respected, you say… They had quite the deep relationship?

But from what I see in the atmosphere of that Sofia, even if I were to imagine her past and present, I feel like it was all a one-way from Jin…

Please spare me from her being a past girlfriend.

Even if I met her after, it would make me feel bad.

“I wasn’t able to confess, but I think she was also my first love.” (Jin)

Are you an esper?

But she wasn’t his girlfriend.

Hm?

No, if I had to choose between both, it is probably worse than being a past girlfriend?

“And so…she is probably the woman I hurt the most in my life. Sister Miranda. In the past, she looked a bit more mature, but there’s no way I would mistake that person. She is the person who I intended to search for life, apologize, and atone for!!” (Jin)

I killed her once.

S-Sorry about that, Jin.

Looks like she is somewhat alive now, so is it fine to say it doesn’t count?

Ah…I now have one more secret I will definitely carry to my grave.

Since he has stated it with such certainty, I don’t think he has the wrong person…so just in case, let’s investigate the past of Sofia.

It would be nice if Root tells us about it honestly, but for now, let’s investigate over here as well.

Hah…

“…But the person herself is without doubt saying her name is Sofia. By the way, you who’s spreading trouble for the people around, haven’t given her a good impression. Not only did you ignore her direct warning about controlling yourself, you also acted in that way.” (Makoto)

“Hah?!” (Jin)

“Coming back another time would be the correct decision. We are not fiends, Jin. We will make it so that you understand her tendencies.” (Shiki)

Shiki is doing a follow-up.

Well, it is Sofia.

Even without Jin’s matter, I would have wanted information.

If it’s only that, there’s no problem.

“But I heard that this place is lacking personnel!” (Jin)

So he still intends to cling on huh.

Definitely no.

“About that, we will have Amelia and the other employees come here in shifts. At the very least, it will be better than you who only increased the workload.” (Makoto)

“Kugh… I…” (Jin)

“That’s how it is. Rest here for today. No need to work either. I will have Shiki come pick you up tomorrow. Jin, reflect upon the worth of the life you have been blessed with today.” (Makoto)

“…”

Oh, he grew obedient.

“Sensei…” (Jin)

Or not.

“What is it?” (Makoto)

“I am truly sorry…for troubling you with my own matters.” (Jin)

“Yeah, reflect plenty. Worrying is tiring. It would make me incredibly happy if you don’t do that often.” (Makoto)