Can Someone from a Tradition-Ridden Village Pull Off a Narou-Style Story in a Modern Dungeon? ～The Higher Being Behind Me Is Way Too Much of a Final Boss～ - Chapter 135: Osora-sama’s Invitation

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So, what exactly are you saying is coming!?

I only told them exactly what I was told, so I don't know what's coming.

On the rooftop, I just muttered meaningless words and made it look like I summoned Sora.

Because this one is always by my side.

Everyone, please notice... This one is the one who ate half my cake!

By the way, while everyone came to the rooftop, this one took the chance and also drank the juice in the fridge without permission!

What this one does is no different from a gluttonous brat!

『So, what's coming?』

『It's a special unit made up of members from that project. They're tougher than Sudden Shower!』

『You... called them?』

『Yes! I went "heave-ho!" with one of the members' consciousness and mixed an application to restrict Ei and the others' movements into the report. It's what you'd call a secret ingredient.』

『Why would you do that...? Why...? Aren't you prioritizing making trouble for us?』

『No, no, just a little assistance, you know?』

What kind of assistance is that?

"The Fool's messenger... What could it be? Shio, do you know?"

"There's no way a low-ranking person like me would know. Minako, you're an Enri Bearer, so you must know something, right?"

"I don't know at all! What about you two S-ranks?"

See, everyone's confused!

Because someone close to us called in a team that was never supposed to come, the situation is a total mess!

『But if we don't do this, we can't enjoy the Tide-Weeping Shrine Maiden's content. With two S-ranks and Ei around, most things would be taken care of, after all. This is, so to speak, our sincerity toward her, who shows us this content. It's only natural.』

In short, they acted to create a situation where they themselves can't move?

Our village's god is crazy...

『Once that team arrives, we won't be able to move...! At this rate, no matter what the Tide-Weeping Shrine Maiden does, we'll have no choice but to watch...! ＾＾』

『Are you happy?』

『I am happy!』

『That's good to hear.』

But I don't want to go through any pain.

Being confined in a room with a fluffy bed would be nice.

"I don't know the details. But from what I've heard, it seems..."

"Ah, it's the Enri Agency."

"Osora-sama didn't say that much exactly, but is that so?"

『It's the Enri Agency. ＾＾』

Don't say it.

"The Five Sealing Families wouldn't make an organized move. They'd come out themselves instead of sending some messenger. Besides, the Tide-Weeping Shrine Maiden is one of the Aberrant Entities, a top-secret matter. I don't want to think that an outsider imitated that, even so."

Master is reasoning coherently that the Enri Agency is the culprit behind this incident.

What an inexcusably self-orchestrated setup.

"...I think the same. The upper management is arrogant, after all. In the past, they used petty schemes to try to control Ei. I still can't see the full picture of what they're trying to do, but it's probably nothing good."

"Uee... I hate the upper management. Hacchan, let's just leave it to them and go home after all."

『You can't abandon your work halfway. For now, we at least need to prepare to welcome them.』

The god and I have completely added unnecessary work... Could it be that we're really holding everyone back?

『Originally, I'd want to confine an erotic femboy, but... to think it was that time of the month, the timing really doesn't work. Ei, since it can't be helped, shall we make you suffer by saying you ended up resonating with a fake Tide-Weeping Shrine Maiden or something along those lines?』

『That won't happen.』

『Question 1. What happens if you remove part of the semicircular canals?』

『Answer. Please stop.』

『Remedial lessons, then! ＾＾』

『Nooo!』

Don't come, you sinister Enri Agency team.

My semicircular canals will get carried off beyond the sky along with it!
(TL Note: semicircular canals are in the ear)

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Black station wagons rode in a line along the narrow mountain road.

Their appearance as they head toward the city without the slightest disorder was like a centipede crawling around.

Passing through several checkpoints, the station wagons invaded the deserted city.

Even with the awareness that they had stepped into some kind of domain, they did not stop.

Though they caught sight of overturned cars, bags thrown aside, shattered window glass, and so on at the edge of their vision, they left it all behind, and the station wagons eventually arrived in front of the target apartment building.

At the apartment entrance, only a girl with a white box over her head stood as if she was there to greet them.

When the lead vehicle stopped right in front of the entrance, two men in black suits got out.

One was a man of average height and build with a suspicious smile, and the other was a skinny, withered-tree-like man with sharp eyes.

"I apologize for the sudden visit. Though, I suppose everyone had already sensed us."

The man in black who had been smiling began to speak in a light tone, but Yako would never accept that.

Showing a gesture as if slicing her own throat, she spat out:

"I hate roundabout exchanges. Call me Yako. And hurry up and state your business. We're in the middle of a mission."

Even before Yako, who made no attempt to hide her irritation, the man in black did not flinch; rather, he had the composure to wear a forced smile.

Behind him, cars stopped one after another, and men in black equipped with various gear got out.

"It seems you're mistaken about something, but we are a unit sent to provide support. We're on your side."

"I don't recall asking for you."

"It's a request from the observation post. It appears that Aberrant Entity in the sea has become more active. The sealing-response value and Enri-wave density continue to show abnormal values. We must deal with that Aberrant Entity quickly. To that end, we would like your cooperation."

That suspicious smile constantly grated on Yako's nerves.

As if resonating with that will, the residents looked down at the men in black from every window of the apartment building.

There was no way they were being welcomed.

But the man in black passed right by Yako's side with a familiar air.

"Then, excuse us. ...Let's go."

"Yes."

The skinny man, who had maintained silent until now, stared at the sky for a few seconds before following into the apartment.

"...Be careful not to get eaten by the residents."

"Hahaha, that would be troubling."

It was as if he was saying it was just a child's nonsense.

Following the men in black, Yako also stepped into the apartment.

Meanwhile, several tents were set up in the parking lot, and a great deal of equipment began to be installed.

"We'll be using the parking lot as our front-line observation post temporarily. I apologize for the after-the-fact approval."

"Understood, so don't say anything other than what's necessary."

"Oh my, did I do something to make you dislike me?"

"I don't like creatures other than food entering this place. And in such large numbers."

"I apologize. However, if we are to deal with the Tide-Weeping Shrine Maiden and her, this much equipment and personnel are necessary."

"Her?"

"She is Sorayodo no Oohito's pseudo-medium."

Even amid the echoing sound of footsteps climbing the stairs, only those words were heard clearly.

He had deliberately emphasized the words clearly.

"It seems I ended up participating in this matter due to a mistake. Originally, it was supposed to be only the Enri Bearer Touen ."

"What do you intend to do with that girl?"

"Since it would be troublesome if you interfered clumsily with the sea, I thought I would isolate you for a short while. ...It is to ensure this request goes smoothly. Please understand."

There was not the slightest feeling of sympathy in his tone, and it was clear he intended to push his convenience through.

No, he was probably doing so on purpose.

Unlike the other one who maintained silence, he kept talking volubly.

It even looked as if he wanted Yako to lay a hand on him.

(If I go on a rampage, he intends to use that as an excuse to manage us too. You bastard...!)

Killing every man in black within range right now would be easy.

If Happou Fusagi gave the order, Yako would gladly and boldly twist out all their internal organs.

But if she did not wish for that, then Yako too, no matter how dissatisfied she was, would only obey.

"For a short while, let's get along. Yako-san."

"...Tch."

There was no way she would grasp the offered hand.

『We've arrived, Ei. From now on, Ei is a captured princess. This time, as a first-time service, I handed those guys the Osora restraint series. ＾＾』

『Haven't you been committing acts benefiting the enemy this whole time?』

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