The One Who Beats You (Medjed) Kroki

　The next day I return to my Medjed appearance.
　The sun is already high.
　I am now in the courtyard of Arnak.
　The courtyard is very large, and although it is in the middle of the desert, it is rich in water and flowers.
　Brightly colored water lilies bloom in the fountains, which are a delight to the eye.
　Butterflies dance in the sunshine, bringing a sense of serenity to the air.
　In that peaceful courtyard, I train in the form of Medjed.
　It's hard to fight when you're covered with a cloth.
　Moreover, the cloth should not be turned up while you are fighting.
　Especially if the cloth is rolled up while the lower half of the body is uncovered, it's a mess.
　Probably, no one has seen you yet.
　My identity cannot be revealed.
　You have to be able to fight with a cloth over your head to prevent that from happening.
　The alcohol I drank last night is still in my body and I'm slowing down.
　I really don't have enough training to be slowed down.
　I have to get rid of the alcoholism by moving aggressively.
　My head still hurts, but I must not neglect my daily training.
　Besides, you should make an effort to maintain a sense of normalcy at all times.
　I move slowly on the cobblestones.
　Take your time with each movement.
　He moves with his paws without losing his center of gravity.
　Then Nell and the cat at your side will try to do the same movement.
　Slowly cross your legs and rotate.
　Then Nell and the cat will make the same movement.

'Um. ....... Princess Nell. What are you doing here?

　Nell and the cats tilted their heads adorably when I asked to make sure I wasn't surrounded by Rage and the others.
　When I woke up and went to work out, Nell and the others followed along.
　I thought they were with Totona.
　By the way, Tona overworked last night and is sleeping in her room.
　I could have stopped working out today and stayed by Tona's side, but Tona told me not to.
　She's too embarrassed to see her face today.
　I moaned at the look on Totona's face, but it really didn't look good, so I decided to go out and work out.
　Then Nell and the others who came with her started to imitate her.

Hmmm. I was curious to see if Kuroki's brother was doing it, so I imitated him. Is this a new dance?

　I panic as Nell says her real name innocently enough.

'That Princess Nell. Right now it's Medjed, please.'

Meow! That's right. I'm sorry.

　Nell sticks out her tongue and apologizes.
　The gesture is adorable.

'Come to think of it, why is your brother dressed like that? You look better with your clothes off.

''Well, that's because, as I've explained before, I don't want you to know who I am. The brave men of light and myself have been having a fight.

'What? I've heard that your brother is stronger than you. If that's the case, you just have to keep your head up.

　Nell nodded yes.
　Nell looks like a cat, but she is the daughter of the Lion Queen.
　Are they teaching her to be as majestic as a lion?
　But we can't show them who we are.
　If we fight with Rage, it could be an obstacle to helping Sirone.
　We can't let a fight get in the way.
　So we need another explanation.　

'No, that's actually why I like the way you're dressed. Isn't it cute?

　I shake my hips.
　Probably a pervert from the side.
　But I can't think of any other excuse.
　Naturally, Nell makes a subtle face.

''Hmmm. It's funny, but it's not very cute. That's right! I'm going to wait for a minute!

　Suddenly, Nell runs.
　You and the cats are left behind.
　I'm not sure what to do, and soon Nell comes back.
　She's holding something in her hand.

'I brought you all kinds of things! It's good to have this on!

　Then Nell puts that something on her own head.

'That ....... This is ......'

　I look at what Nell has.
　It's like she put one of them on her own head.

'Nyahaha! Now it's a bit prettier.

　Nell laughs happily.
　I don't have a mirror, so I don't know what I look like now, but I try to imagine it.
　It's still suspicious, but it certainly might have gotten a little prettier.

'Maybe I've certainly gotten prettier. Thank you. 'Nell,'

Don't worry about it. They think they have a friend.

「「「「 nyah! 」」」」

　Nell says and the cats purr in unison.
　They are really innocent.
　Nell danced and drank and ate, and the next thing you know, she was the first to fall asleep.
　Probably oblivious to what happened last night to her and Tona.

'By the way. How did you and Totona go last night?

　I'm dumbfounded by the question.
　What shall I say?

...... We had a great time together.

　I'll answer safely for now.
　At least it's not a mistake.
　But I start to break out in a cold sweat.　Coona's face comes to mind.

'That would have been nice! It worked for Tona. I knew it would work out for your mother because she went to the gun and succeeded, too.

　Nell laughs happily and slyly.
　It seems that the god Haybos and the lion queen Sekhmetra got used to each other and became husband and wife after Sekhmetra went gunning for them.
　As a child, God Heybos became the most disfigured of all the gods of Elyos, crippled and his back bent due to an attack with Nargol.
　Unlike Modes, he gave up women completely and retreated to the forge as his only world.
　But when the god Heybos happened to visit Gypsiel, which was rich in precious metals, Sekhmetra fell in love with his skill and personality and attacked him with guns, and they became a man and a woman.
　As expected of the lion queen, she's quite a carnivore.

"Nyahahahaha. If you're an older brother you can trust, I'm sure you'll be able to get your pyramid back.

　Nell laughs.
　I don't know if I'll ever get it back.
　But if Tona trusts me, I'm willing to live up to it.

'I will do my best. Nell. I will do my best to earn Tona's trust. And I promised Ketsey and the others that I would.

　I'm not going to lie to you.
　I'll do everything I can.

'Thank you Nyannya! If it worked, Nell would love her brother, along with Totona!

　When I say this, Nell hugs me and rubs her head.
　It's an innocent action.
　It makes me feel calm.
　Nell looks up.

'What?'

　That was the moment he looked into Nell's eyes.
　For a moment, they looked like the eyes of a predator going after its prey.

''What's wrong with you?''

'No. ....... It's nothing, Nell.

　It must have been my imagination.
　Nell is smiling innocently.

'Come on! We're all going to continue the dance!

「「「「 nyah! 」」」」

　The cats purred in unison.
　Apparently, they were going to have to go along with the dance.




The black-haired wise man Chiyuki.

　Finally, I'm ready to get up.
　Still, I slept well.
　A beautifully patterned comforter lies on my ebony bed, gently wrapping me in it.
　The sun is already high in the sky.
　The sun was shining softly through the thin silk window.
　I'm still sober from last night, and my body is lazy.
　The drink recommended by Bruul, the goddess of scorpions, was pleasant and easy to drink, but it seemed to have a high alcohol content, so I slowly got drunk afterwards and stopped drinking in the middle.
　I found myself lying on a bunk.
　The ornaments I had borrowed from Ishtia had been removed.
　Did Rage do this?
　That's a bit of a problem.
　It must have been the catman's maid of honor who probably did it.
　Rage seemed to have been drinking with Ishtia afterwards.
　I wonder what happened after that?
　When I see him, I'll ask him and see what he says.
　When I get up from my bunk, there's food and a jug of water on the table by my side.
　It looks like they've been prepared for me.
　It consists of thinly baked bread, vegetables, goat's cheese and fruit.
　It seems that the basic part of the meal is the same even if it is Gypsies.
　I've been losing my appetite, so I decided to have just fruit.
　When I took a bite of the fruit, its gentle sweetness spread in my mouth.
　It has a texture like the figs I've had before.

Mmm! Well! Let's go!

　As I finish my fruit, I stand taller.
　For now, I'm going to go find Rage.
　After getting dressed, I leave the room.
　I walk down the hallway.
　On the way, I pass a group of cat lady's attendants.
　They greet me and clear the way for me.
　They look very busy.
　What is it called in this world to be a cat's helper?
　As I was thinking about this, I came to a large courtyard.
　The courtyard is large and lush with greenery and water running from a spring.
　It's hard to believe that we are in the middle of a desert.
　Let's walk around a bit.
　And it was while I was walking in the courtyard.

'Geez!'

　A small voice comes out.
　It's because there's Mejed (a freak) and the princess Nelphiti in the corner of the courtyard.
　I can't help but feel bad for Mejed.
　There are many cats at the feet of that Mejed, dancing happily.
　What are they doing?
　And there's no sign of Tona.
　They seem to be acting differently. What's going on?
　Are they hiding?
　Halseth and the male gods, taken aback by last night's dainty appearance, are waiting for Tona to appear again.
　Are they hiding now that they've noticed it?

'Oh? The Brave Men of Light are here, and now what? What was your name, yah?

　Nell notices me and looks at me.

'I'm Chiyuki. Princess Nell. What are you doing here?

　I'll introduce myself.
　I've barely spoken to Nell.
　It wouldn't help if he didn't remember my name.

'As you can see, I'm dancing with Medjed here,'

　When Nell said this, Medjed would swing his hips and dance.
　Probably under the cloth, the burlun is swaying.
　...... What am I thinking about?
　Have I not sobered up from last night?
　Let's look up as much as we can.
　Then I notice something on Medjed's head.

"Cat-ears?

　Mejed's head was covered in nekomimi, unlike yesterday.
　I couldn't help but wonder why! I almost scream.
　Why? You're in catfish mode, right?
　Medjed is still swinging his hips and dancing.
　My mind is getting confused.

'What's the matter with you?'

'Well. That ...... um.

　I want to tweak it! I want to be so lucky!
　But I swallow the words.
　Nell is the princess of Gypseal. She can't be rude.

'Oh? I see. I understand. I wanted this.

　As I look at Mejed's nekomimi, Nell puts the one in her hand on my head.

'What? What's this?

　I touch the object attached to my head.
　It seems to be a decoration in the shape of a Necomimi.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. Now we're matching.

　Nell nodded yes.
　...... so I was jealous of the nekomimi in Medjed.
　But now I'm in nekomimi mode too.
　Hmmm, Medjed. I'm not going to lose now.

''What! Chigaaa------u！！！！

　There's no way... ！！！！
　I finally scream.
　I sit down with my head in my hands.
　I can't keep up with the tweaking.
　Nell and the cats nod their heads, wondering what's wrong with them.

What's wrong with you, sitting down all of a sudden? Chiyuki?

'No. ....... It's nothing. Thank you, Nekomimi.

　I manage to get up.
　I'm so tired.

What's going on? Did I hear something loud?!

　Someone hears my shout and comes running in.
　I turn around and see Rage coming towards us.
　Behind him are Ishtia and Bruul, as well as a beautiful sphinx and other beastly women.
　It looks like Ishtia and the others were with Rage.
　They also have the girls in tow.

''What's up?! Chiyuki? What's going on? Is that catnip?

　Rage is surprised to see my nekomimi.
　He has a look on his face that says, 'What are you doing?

'Err. It's nothing.'

　I cough and cough.
　Ishtia and Bruul look at me and laugh.

'Mm-hmm. It looks good on you, Chiyuki. It looks like Nell has put you on.

'Princess Nell. I don't think it's a good idea to wear a nekomimi on anyone. It looks good on Chiyuki, but there are some who don't.

I know. Bruul. But it looks good on Mejed and Chiyuki.

　Nell says proudly.
　Does this princess make sure that everyone is nekomimied?
　Then Rage is scurrying around.

'Princess Nell?' Where is the goddess Totoona? You don't seem to be able to see me, sir?

　Hey, are you the one who was waiting for Tona?
　I shove at Rage in my mind.

'Totonan worked too hard yesterday and is sleeping in her room.

　I don't know what you've been working on, but it looks like Tona's gone.
　Too bad, Rage.
　I laugh heartily.

'More importantly, Rage. Where have you been with Ishtia and Bruul?

　I glare at Rage.
　Where was I going with the two goddesses?
　I'm just curious.

'Oh. Then we were going to the Golden Pyramid.

　Rage says, looking at Ishtia and Bruul.

'The Golden Pyramid? How did you end up there again?

'It's to make a contract with the Higher Spirit of Light. Chiyuki. Rage was looking for a way to become stronger. When Sekhmetra heard about it, she told him about the High Spirit of Light that appears in the Golden Pyramid. He thought that if they had the power of light, they could make a contract with him.

　Ishtia explains on behalf of Rage.
　In this world, there are spirits of earth, water, fire, wind, light, dark, etc.
　Each of them requires an innate talent in order to summon each of them.
　You will be able to get along with many spirits, but even Reno, who can get along with many spirits, couldn't summon a higher level spirit of light.

'Yeah. And it worked. That was easy. Chiyuki.

　Rage chuckles at that.
　Rage couldn't summon basic spirits like earth water, fire, and wind at all.
　However, he seemed to have an aptitude for the higher level spirits of light.

''Nyanto?! It's amazing how even Hal-kun can pull off the impossible!

　Nell is also surprised.
　It seems that Halseth also has the power of light, just like Rage, but he couldn't make a deal with a higher level spirit.
　I can see her frustrated.
　Suddenly, I see Mejed next to Nell.
　Mejed was staring at Rage.