The Spearmaster and the Black Cat - Chapter 369

Chapter 369: Quiche, Reunion with Family

Puyuyu spreads its arms into a hurrah pose while sitting atop the Wave Gourd, but I ignore its fussing. I look up to Gramps Kistrin whos still floating in the air as the elven ghosts sing their hymn.

Hes mumbling Ygir Fortona and such under his breath.

For starters Ill explain the ghosts singing to Quiche.

Hey, Quiche, I can see elves that resemble you.

Eh? W-What?

The nice hymn audible on this square actually originates from ghosts.

Ghosts?

Yeah, ghosts with elven appearances. Maybe I should call them ethereal bodies?

Oh, just like shapsir!?

Quiche becomes wary, placing a hand on the hilt of her sword. Her stance resembles Yui when she uses her iai-based technique.

Dont get so riled up. You dont sense anything sinister around here, do you?

While listening to my words, Quiche lets her eyes wander, Indeed, youre right.

Its okay to remove your hand from the sword.

She becomes bashful upon my remark, Yeah, I just got slightly bewildered by that unknown phenomenon.

Even Helme only sees these ghosts as a strange accumulation of magic elements.

Next to me, Helme adds, I cant see them, but the cluster of magic elements feels gentle, just like the sunlight.

Okay. I sense nostalgiaor rather relief as I feel it from Spirit-samas water. But Shuuya, are these ghosts really resembling me?

Yes, they are. I think they might be your ancestors, Quiche.

Is my little sister Lash possibly with them?

Quiche swings her left arm horizontally to the side. Her shield slips out of the metal fixings on her arm, and falls to the ground.

I think so.

And then, as if lured by Quiches voice, the elven twins, who had materialized in my house, appear in front of me with ghostly floating movements. At the same time, the cross-shaped Demonic Eyes of Gramps Kistrin start to gleam.

The beams emitted from those eyes pour down on the elven twins. In response, the twins begin to shine.

Is my mother with them as well!?

Wait a moment, something is happening.

I got it. Quiche nods, just to restlessly look around all over the place in the next moment.

Suddenly one of the twins moves her mouth, Can we transmit words with this?

You can. Unlike with the hymn, this power has its limits, so you dont have much time. Also, your hometown is gonethus, if you continue to speak for a long timeyour souls might wander the surface without being able to receive a guidance towards the light. So, be careful as it might result in you eternally wandering the multidimensional darknessthe Spirit World, or you could end up stuck in the interstice Gramps Kistrin solemnly declares to the twin.

It looks like the power of his Demonic Eyes grants power to the ghosts. I imagined that theyd use the power of their hymn or something like that, but that seems to be wrong.

Okay! Thanks, Grandfather Kistrin. Then lets use the little time we have!

The twin shifts her eyes from Gramps Kistrin to me. I guess I should greet her.

My name is Shuuya, I try to address the twin.

No need to introduce yourself, perverted hero!

Haha, oh my, Lash, you silly girl

The twins are beauties. Her name being Lash means that shes Quiche sister after all, huh?

What are you saying, Mum! Youve been watching it very attentively as well, havent you!? Did you think that I havent heard you mumbling, Amazingme too?

I-I vaguely remember something like that happening

She was her mother?

Oh, thanks. So you were no twins

I address the other beautiful elf.

Oh my, it makes me happy to hear you say that. Youre skilled at flattery, Shuuya-san. Your skills in bed are quite intense as well, so I can totally understand why Quiche has fallen in love with you

Mum! Quiche-onee-chan is with us, so you shouldnt say such strange things!

Even Quiches mother is here, so could her father be around as well?

Shuuya-san, dont look around so restlessly. The same can be said about Quiche as well, but please be as kind to pass on to her that were here

Oh, sure. Your name is?

My name is Shumi

After telepathically chatting with Quiches sister and mother, I turn my gaze to Quiche whos trying to detect the invisible ghosts for dear life. Her eyes are trembling, clearly exposing her feelings of unrest, hope, or maybe both.

Quiche, the souls of your mother Shumi-san and your sister Lash-san are right here.

Eh?

Quiche stares at me while her body jerks from her getting startled. A teardropruns down her cheeks.

M-MotherL-Lash are here? Where is here? Quiche slowly extends her hands as if trying to grab the empty air.

However, her fingers only pass through nothingness. Shes looking in the wrong direction. Id like to let her see her mother and sister

With that feeling in my chest, I look at Gramps Kistrin. But, he shakes his head.

I guess its impossible

It looks like Im the only one capable of seeing them. Even though I think itd be already plenty if she could hear their voices, seeing how she can already hear the hymn.

Quite a heavy responsibility has been thrust on me. But, its for Quiches sake. I thinkits a heaven-sent reunion with her family, so Ill do whatever I can.

They are over here. On your right.

I take Quiches hand, and guide it so that its touching Lashs green hair.

Here?

Yes.

Ah, onee-chans hand is

Your sister is currently right there.

Quiche smiles cheerfully upon hearing my words. Tears endlessly spill out of her eyes.

Lashcan you see? Your beloved flowerthe Edelweiss flower is right here, look

Even while crying, she tilts her head as if to show her sister her glossy, green hair. Her jade green eyes are made even more beautiful by the sunlight. A hair ornament is affixed to her hair.

So thats the reason for her having put that ornament into her hair, huh? I ended up associating it with various meanings of the modern eras flower language, but in reality its her sisters

I recall our conversation when we went on a date in Hekatrail. We should eat some majun marron when we get back to Hekatrail next time.

Moreover, I feel like the figures of her family were reflected in her eyes when she had sadly looked up to the night sky back then.

Hehe, onee-chan, Im always watching you, so I know without you telling me

An exchange between big and little sister. The gentle look of the mother overlooking that. Bonds of deep affection. It makes me imagine that the Edelweiss flower is blooming around them.

Quiche is happy, too

Mother

Hehe, over here

Shes smiling next to you.

I

Aww, dont cry so muchQuiche. You were able to come back to your hometown. On top of having built graves for us, youve been offering my beloved Ryon flowers and Dads cherished Mirebana flowers every day without missing a single day, havent you?

Shumi extends her hands as if trying to hug Quiche, but they slip through Quiche.

Shuuya-san, please tell onee-chan: Thanks and Dont look so sad. Im happy that Im able to meet my beloved onee-chan!

Her sister looks desperate, but her tone is bouncy and full of spirit.

Could I have you pass on, I love you. Youve really done your best for the sake of the village. Im proud to have you as my daughter, to Quiche from me?

Of course I will

I can fully understand her mother and sisters feelings. After all, they wanted to meet again and theyre harboring feelings they wanted to pass on to each other

Naturally, my visual field also becomes blurry. A curtain of water. Tears overflow from my eyes.

Of course I wipe my tears away while answering them.

And then I speak up while looking at my reflection in Quiches eyes, Quiche, your sister says that shes happy about being able to meet with you. Your mother says that shes happy to meet you again, and that she loves you. And your mother has also asked me to thank you for always offering her Ryon flowers.

Aaahhh, Mum, Lash!!

Quiche sinks down on her knees, and props herself up with both hands, breaking down in crying. Lash-san and Shumi-san snuggle up to the heartbroken Quiche.

Quiche is sobbing with her shoulders heaving up and down. Lash-san and Shumi-san are trying to give her hugs, butboth are ethereal bodiesso their hands pass through Quiches body many times over.

Its heartrending.

I can smell Mum and Lashs smell. Theyre with me right now, arent they?

Oh? Their smell? Is this also part of Gramps Kistrins power? Hes doing something considerate on behalf of the familys reunion.

Thinking that, I look at Gramps Kistrin, but he shakes his head as if saying that he has no idea, and starts to look up to the sky. Sunlight is gently pouring down on him. Does he want to tell me that its Light God Lulodiss blessing at work here? Or maybe the sun gods?

Leaving that aside, I want to do something for Quiche. For Quiche and her family

With such sentiments, I say, Your mother and Lash-san are right next to you. Theyre lovingly embracing you, Quiche.

I see. Mum, Lash, I wanted to meet you

Quiche strongly hugs her own body as if not wanting to let go of her familys love. Words and actions desiring pure love

At that moment, Quiche blinks repeatedly.

Ah, ah, Mum, Lash

You see us?

You can see us, right!?

It seems theyre visible to Quiche. She extends her slender hands towards the two ghosts.

You havent changed from back then at all. Mum, Lash, youre as beautiful as ever

Onee-chan

Quiche

Quiche nods while crying, I cant hear your words, but just being able to see you is already a bliss for me

And then she looks up to the azure sky as if staring at heaven. A gentle morning breeze is blowing. Her jade green, long hair is whirled up by the wind and falls on her shoulders. To me it looks as though the sunlights warmth is pouring down on her.

Thank youWar God Vice-sama. No, I suppose this is a miracle of Light God-sama. Quiche powerfully prays.

Then she shifts her eyes back to her family, smiling all over her face.

But, Dad and brother arent with you? Grandfather Ab, my friend Miton are

Hearing Quiches question, her mother nods lightly several times, and with her tears overflowing, explains, Shuuya-san, please tell her, that her Dad has moved on to the path leading to Seuros of Light, and that her brother Shtoran has also departed on his journey to the divine domain, to heaven. Her grandfather and Miton arewith the Underground Goddess

I engrave Shumi-sans message into my heart. The souls of her grandfather and friendhave been devoured by the Underground Goddess?

In reality, her Dad, Mum, brother, and me should have headed to the sanctuary of Hardelende, but

Lash-san mutters something that makes me curious. I turn to Quiche, It looks like your father and brother have moved on along the path leading to Seuros of Light, heavens divine domain.

I see. Thats good to hear. E-Evil Dragon King, I hate you for having killed my family. I loathe youbut, although I still cant cease hating youI shall thank you for allowing my familys souls to rest in peace Quiche declares while crying.

Y-Youve got a point Naturally Ive been crying loudly as well as I squeeze out these words.

Quiches eyes become tearful, over and over again. After saying, Youre so silly, Shuuya! Whats the point in you crying here!?, she tells me, But, thanks, and leaps into my embrace.

At that point, Higlia, whos brought along Ryokline and Daon-san, cries out, Youre hugging Quiche again! I wont allow that!

Higlia, right now Im reuniting with my family Quiche rebukes Higlia while wiping her tears away.

Family!? Quiches family? I cant see them, butdont tell me its a phenomenon like in the fairy-tale where God Wolf Hurley-sama and the messengers of the Twin Moon Gods danced and howled!? The song-like Ceremony of the Echoing Bowstringreciting how ancestors have appeared from an idol in droves. Its an elven ceremony though. Ah, so thats why Shuuya is crying I guessthen Im going to cry as well!

Higlia blurts out some incomprehensible nonsense.

Princessits the first time in my life to see a male to cry so profusely, despite being a hero

Ah man, I cried, okay? Isnt it fine?

Since I got slightly embarrassed like that, I turned around, and separated from Quiche.

But, princess I understand about him being a hero, but looking closely, hes got black hair and eyes. He resembles that vampire, the black noble youth. Daon-san brings up something that bothers him.

Black noble youth Hes a stray vampire and gives me the impression of being a strong vampire, but it seems like Daon-san knows him.

At that moment, Kisara, who has been observing us from the sky, says, Shuuya-sama, Puyuyu-chan on the Wave Gourd has, and points her witch spear at Puyuyu.

Puyuyu is repeatedly shooting its tiny dinosaur at a metal fixture of the Wave Gourd.

Puyuyu!

As if responding to Puyuyus actions, the Wave Gourd lets gong sounds reverberate. Higlia has her attention drawn by that happening, and tries to rescue Puyuyu while shouting, Tiny one! Thats an ominous object which sucks blood! You better get away from it!

Its definitely a mysterious creature.

I agree with Helme. Well, I think its going to be alright either way. Cloud Rust Tenge dwells within the Wave Gourd according to Time Pinyin. As long as that Cloud Rust Tenge doesnt come out all of a sudden, it should be fine.

But, its still true that it sucked up blood. I wonder what kind of reaction is going inside? I dont know whether its growing up, butTime Pinyin said, It might be difficult to use, but its possibilities are infinite.

In the meantime, Quiche has been using gestures to communicate with her family.

But, why have Mum and Lashs souls stayed behind here, unlike Dads and brothers? She asks me something reasonable.

Whats the reason, Lash-san?

It looks like we have a strong tie with the clan and Hardelende. Or rather, I realized it after I died Lash-san explains while looking at her big sister and mother.

Just as my daughter has said, there are many things weve understood after dying It was true that Hardelende is a sacred ground where the treasure Tool of Bee Style rests. Underground Goddess Rolga stole the sanctuary alongside that treasure. The sanctuary seems to be a place where all kinds of mana flowers bloom

Such a treasure on a sacred ground

We lost the protection of our ancestors while unaware of it. Thats why, after getting attacked by the Evil Dragon Kingand having the path to our sanctuary cut off, our soulswere rescued by Kistrin-sama and Ygir-samas light, it was decided that wed remain on this land for eternity with the exception of some souls like Dad and my son.

Gramps Kistrin mentioned something like that with a few words, too.

Can you pass on this reason and the other circumstance to Quiche?

Sure. If possible, Id like Quiche to personally persuade you. The other ancestors wish for it as well. Wed like you to recover our clans treasure and take us all the way to the sanctuary

I have no choice but to agree with this. Though I think its going to take time, and its not that I can go right away.

I understand. Ill explain all of this to Quiche

While everyone gatherswith Quiche, her mother and Lash-san occasionally taking turns in adding somethingI explain about Gramps Kistrin, the souls of Quiches father and brother, and everything else Ive heard and know myself.

It seems thats the reason for it according to them.

The power of bees? A sanctuarya huge underground world. I recall Kaldos story about there being a Tear leading to the Spirit World and a Demonoid Empire in Labyrinth City SoutherDeruly Helme mentions while hugging Puyuyu.

Puyuyuu. Puyuyu nods with its big and round eyes sparkling.

I dont think Puyuyu understands whats meant here. Or rather, its head is stuck between Helmes lower boobs.

Not bad, Puyuyu. Though I dont have a clue whether youre male or female.

So thats how it is, huh? I didnt think that such a power dwells in this beeQuiche touches the bee mark on her cheek with a finger.

That means other elven clans, like for example Belize Maffon of Red Tiger Storm, might also be rooted in that ancestry. The secret of her enormous breast, err, her ability in archery

For me to have to ask for your help againand moreover making you head into the domain of the Underground Goddess

What are you talking about? Were friends, arent we?

Yeahyoure my dear friend.

I intensely lock eyes with Quiche. Quiche and I naturally draw close to each other. I immediately know what she desires from whats reflected in her eyes.

I steal her small lips just like that.

At that moment, Kisaras clear voice, filled with a magic breath, resounds from above. Kisara lightly kicks off Rotalz, and makes the filaments, which are extending from the witch spears handle, twine around her arm. Those filaments creep along her arm like winding snakes. And after they cover her arm in several layers, her arm begins to shine dazzlingly with an abnormal crow appearing on its surface.

Kisara vigorously swings that arm down, activating . Her movement resembled the smooth, elbow-based throw of a dart, but the witch spear flies with a terrifying speed. Watching that scene, I reflexively separate from Quiche.

Puhaaa.

Gazing longingly at my lips, Quiche grabs my arm to hinder me from pulling away.

Hehe, it seems like Kisara has also fallen for Your Excellencys manliness Helme comments while looking at Kisara.

She links her arms beneath her chest, as if to seductively lift up her plump boobs. I feel like I heard her say, A lovely butt or something like that.

Nearby, Higlia screaming, Y-Youre not going to k-kiss with me!?, reaches my ears, but I ignore her.

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