Yuri Hero and Loli Demon King - Chapter 15-2

It is now May, yet it feels as if snow might fall outside, it is so cold.

It has been four months since President Haihong and the First Squad undertook their expedition. Haitang has been in a coma for a month, severely injured by Lufulus.

Whether it is good or bad, the guild has not seen a decrease in commissioned tasks; there are still over a hundred tasks waiting to be completed.

The responsibility of managing the entire guild has fallen on my shoulders.

“Vice President Rei, regarding the matter you asked me to investigate…”

“Did you find anything out?”

This matter is an exception; it was not a request from outside parties, but rather my own requirement.

The investigation focused on the so-called useless Hero—her origins and background.

“Yes, according to the investigation, her name is Tapfer. Three years ago, she was discovered by the residents of Olerjuna Village outside the village and was placed in the library within the village.”

“Why does it feel like she was found like a little kitten…”

“For some unknown reason, it seems she has no memories from before she was found, meaning Tapfer lacks any memories from three years ago.”

“And what about the title ‘Hero’? That title should only be given to someone with certain achievements, right? What has that useless Hero… Tapfer done?”

“Nothing.”

“Huh?” This answer caught me off guard: “Nothing?”

Both Olerjuna Village and the nearby settlements refer to her as a Hero; however, the records show she has done nothing.

If it were only one village, it could be dismissed as a joke, but for even the neighboring villages to do so… Isn’t this joke too far-fetched?

“Vice President Rei, why are you interested in her?”

“I’m just curious about a useless person who bears the title ‘Hero.'” I clarified, “Besides, I’m only interested in Haitang. Don’t mention her height and weight; I know everything about her, including her measurements, likes, dislikes, what brand of shampoo she uses, her bathing times, wake-up times, the number of clothes she has, the smell of her underwear… I know all of that clearly!”

“What was that last one! That’s not interest, that’s just perversion!””Vice President Rei is actually a pervert! Ahhhh!”

“……”

It seems this foolish, useless guild member cannot appreciate Haitang’s charm! But that’s fine; it’s enough for me to pay attention to Haitang alone.

I am completely focused on her. To avoid any misunderstandings, let me explain why I commissioned the investigation into the useless Hero!

Previously, I had to venture into the southern fairy territory for a mission. On my way back, I happened to see that useless Hero driving away the Demon King in a certain village in the south. Although I didn’t witness the whole event, since she was able to chase away the Demon King, I assumed she must have some skill, right? But the reality is otherwise; she is someone who can’t even deal with a Slime.

Such a contrast sparked my curiosity, and on a whim, I decided to cast a fireball spell on her to test her. That useless… Tapfer actually scattered my fireball spell—she destroyed my attack.

Thus, an opportunity arose, perhaps out of curiosity to delve deeper into understanding her? I began to travel with her, or more accurately, I led her on our journey, purposefully getting us lost multiple times to make her lose her sense of direction.

Then, we encountered a monster from the Demon King for the first time—Barry Lob. For her level, it should have been impossible to face such a high-level BOSS. Normally, people facing such a disparity in enemies either faint or flee, yet she stood with me in front of the BOSS.

With Lufulus, who is directly associated with Velur Village, even if they are villains, they are still fellow humans. Yet she was able to discern and make the decision to kill in an instant. These actions shouldn’t be what an ordinary girl would possess—no, this isn’t something an ordinary human would do, especially considering she was holding someone else’s head.

To be honest, she bears a striking resemblance to Lufulus, both lacking certain emotions that humans are supposed to have. What Tapfer did at the time cannot fully be condemned as wrong, but she and Lufulus only differ in their starting points.

Moreover, the fact that such a brutal Lufulus would spare the useless Hero raises questions about any possible connection between them.

To uncover this connection, I commissioned the guild to investigate her background; however, as of now, I still have nothing…

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The summer wind in mid-May tapped against the window, and I opened it to welcome it. It was a warm, gentle breeze. Ah, has the temperature finally warmed up?

I looked at Haitang, still lying in bed. When will she awaken from her coma?If I kiss Haitang like a prince, will she wake up?

Clearly, she is right in front of me, yet I can’t convey a single word.

I really want to hear Haitang’s voice again…

“Report!” But what enters my ears is not Haitang’s innocent voice, but the deep voice of a middle-aged man: “Xi Liao Liao Village is requesting assistance from our guild. Please advise.”

My mind is filled with thoughts of Haitang, leaving me with no energy to care about these extraneous matters. I respond casually, “Just send one or two people over.”

“Um… It’s said the enemies are nearly level 30, and the mages in the guild right now can’t handle it. After all, the skilled ones are either on a raid against the Demon King or out on other missions and haven’t returned.”

Does that mean I have to deal with this personally?

I turn my gaze to the sleeping Haitang. What would happen if she wakes up while I’m away?

No, it’s not that Haitang can’t manage without me; it’s that I can’t stand the days without her. Those months I spent in the fairy territory on the chairman’s orders were nothing short of torment!

“Or perhaps send Hegli to handle it? I remember he’s almost level 30, right?” I suggest.

“Absolutely not! Hegli is an officer in the fifth squad, just as important as a hemorrhoid! If we send him out, ‘Fairy Buttocks’ will be missing a hemorrhoid!”

“…Isn’t that a good thing?” I can’t be bothered to engage with such a description.

“Vice President Rei, don’t you know how important hemorrhoids are to a butt?”

“I would love to hear more.”

“Uh…” He looks troubled, clearly at a loss for how to explain the benefits of hemorrhoids: “I’m afraid if I tell you, you’ll be scared.”

“There’s no need to worry, just say it.”

“Vice President Rei, isn’t it a bit inappropriate? I think we should avoid discussing hemorrhoids…”

“Say it!”

“Let me Google it…”

Am I witnessing some bizarre phenomenon? Why does such a strange term appear in this age of swords and blades?He was banging on the rectangular dog (a term that may refer to a type of device or interface) when his troubled expression deepened: “Hmm… Search results show that out of 27,300,000 hits, hemorrhoids are more harmful than helpful.”

Isn’t that something you should know without needing to look it up?!

“Decided then, let the hemorrhoid… Hegli handle the task for Xi Liao Liao Village!” I proclaimed, slapping the table.

“But the enemy is said to be quite numerous; one hemorrhoid… officer alone won’t be able to handle it, right?”

Well, that makes sense; sending just one hemorrhoid does seem a bit stingy and harmful to the guild’s reputation.

Just when we were about to drag a few more hapless volunteers to take on the mission, a golden cockroach, oblivious to the atmosphere, crawled into Haitang’s room.

“Hey Rei, does your room only have sister-themed content? Is there any hemorrhoid… Ah, I misspoke! Is there any Yuri content?”

“You’ve been eavesdropping outside the door, haven’t you?! Otherwise, why would you mention hemorrhoids?!”

“No, I didn’t hear anything…” Tapfer turned her gaze away, pretending to be clueless.

At that moment, I thought of a brilliant suggestion—to send this cockroach along.

With the combination of a hemorrhoid and a cockroach, that wouldn’t seem stingy, right? Buy one, get one free, it’s a guaranteed deal!

I smiled gently and proposed, “Wasteful Hero, if you don’t go out for a walk, you might end up with hemorrhoids! How about joining our officer for a stroll outside?”

“N-no, that’s alright, thank you for your kindness…”

How dare she refuse my proposal? Very well, executing plan B.

“The rent for this month is due, totaling thirty thousand.”

“That’s way too expensive!” The cockroach straightened its antennae, trying to complain vehemently, “Is your room in Xinyi District?!”

“It’s not in Xinyi District; the principal rent is only five thousand, the other twenty-five thousand is interest! Ah, if you can help take care of a task, I could consider waiving it!”

“That interest is way too high! Are you a loan shark?!”

With no room for negotiation, I immediately spread out a map and explained to her: “From the guild, head straight north, pass through the plains, cross a large area of Sugita, go beyond the Colorful Sun under Hanazawa, then you’ll see a Water Tree by the shore, continue moving northwest, and you’ll reach your destination.”

“Are you sure they’re not voice actors?”“I haven’t agreed to go yet!”

Suddenly, flames ignited on my palm for some unknown reason: “Are you sure you don’t want to go?”

“Is this a threat?!” the cockroach shouted.

“This is not a threat; it’s a strong desire for your well-being. Just like an eagle pushing its chick off a cliff, it’s for your own good!”

“Who’s your child? I don’t remember having such a scheming mother! Plus, I prefer little doves over little eagles.”

“It’s because you never go out that you have so few friends!”

“!?”

Huh? That useless cockroach Hero seems to be wavering; is she really concerned about this?

Good, then let’s push her out there!

“If you don’t go out, how will you meet more girls for some Yuri time? Listen well, just bite onto this piece of toast and run out the door! You’ll bump into your fate right around the corner!”

“Okay! Then I’ll go to school!”

“…”

The useless Hero is surprisingly easy to deceive…

So, not only is her combat ability at a waste level, but her thinking ability is as well?

Look at her, stunned and bewildered, as she quickly bites onto the toast and rushes toward the door.

“Hero Tapfer, advance!”

…What kind of line is that? Are you a mechanical girl?

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June is that time at the end of summer and the beginning of autumn, yet a breeze blows outside that doesn’t match the seasons.

“…It’s so cold.” The first comment upon opening the window.

It feels just like winter; what is happening with the weather?Aside from a few days that match the season, May and June are almost indistinguishable from the depths of winter.

Since these two months have been like this, it should be no surprise to have abnormal weather. What’s even more astonishing is the scenery before me…

“Flowers…?”

In such cold weather, it’s rare for plants to bloom, much less for all kinds of flowers to be in full bloom.

If it were hardy plants like plum blossoms, it would be understandable, but what I see before me are spring flowers: “The Haitang flowers…they’ve bloomed?”

Is this some kind of joke from heaven?

A summer breeze blowing in winter, with spring flowers blooming… It feels like an elaborate prank.

More concerning than these pranks are the realities I face: Haihong has been on an expedition with the first team for five months, and Haitang has been in a coma for two months. The number of commission tasks received by the guild hasn’t decreased; despite sending out more than half the members to handle them, there are still nearly fifty tasks waiting to be completed.

“Where are all these tasks coming from?”

I don’t know if it’s the cold wind that’s affecting me, but I start to feel a headache and quickly close the window.

Moreover, this cold weather makes the chains around me feel as icy as blocks of ice.

With Haitang still unconscious and the pressure of carrying the entire guild on my shoulders, I feel that the ropes that used to bind me are not enough, and I’ve added many chains to myself.

“It’s really strange! The more I feel pressure, the more I bind myself… Knowing that this will only make it harder to breathe.” A self-deprecating musing.

If I don’t do this, will I not feel a sense of reality?

– A body without constraints has no sense of being alive.

When did it start?

Constantly restraining myself, unable to break free from these shackles.

“The Haitang flowers have bloomed?”

That familiar voice—am I hearing things?

Whether it’s an illusion or reality, that familiar childlike voice causes my eyes to redden.

I can’t muster the courage to turn around and confirm its authenticity.

If it’s just an auditory hallucination, what kind of feelings should I face it with?

If this is real, what kind of expression should I wear?”Ah, yes…” I chose to turn away from the voice, trying to suppress the sobs as I replied, “It’s really strange… Haitang shouldn’t be blooming at this time.”

“As long as Rei wants it, the Haitang flowers will bloom for you anytime!”

“…Ugh!”

I couldn’t hold back my crying any longer.

Whether it’s an illusion or reality… I want to confirm, I want to turn around to face her!

“Haitang, I…”

– It’s reality.

Haitang’s pure, innocent smile was more moving than the Haitang flowers blooming outside my window.

She made a “YA” gesture like a child.

“…You woke up? Haitang, Haitang…!”

The chains that bound me shattered.

The cold feeling disappeared, replaced by the warmth of the surrounding Haitang flowers.

I don’t know if it’s because I’m relieved or due to my tears, but I lost the strength to stand and helplessly knelt on the floor.

“I thought I would see Rei’s smile as soon as I woke up! Hey, smile for me? Just like before, look at me with that sweet smile?”

“Fool… You’re such a fool… saying such cool lines?”

At this point, how could the flood of tears possibly stop?

Do you even know how worried I was about you, you big fool! Leaving me all alone while you slept for two whole months?

Fool… That’s why I call you a fool…

“I’m sorry, please don’t cry.” Haitang walked closer to me and gently stroked my head, “I like Rei’s smile!”

“Who cares about that… Don’t you think about which fool caused this.”

“I promise I won’t leave Rei again, so please don’t cry, okay?”

I really couldn’t oppose her, so I gently nodded in agreement.

It’s so embarrassing to let Haitang see me cry…

But somehow, I felt a little happy.

– I can finally express my feelings openly in front of others.