Chapter 292 - I'll Go Face Alice

Theres the saying of strike while the iron is hot and theres no time like the present The sooner they acted, the better, so I had quickly come to the Upper levels of the G.o.d Realm.

The purpose, of course, is to hear what Fate-san can tell me about Alice However, the world doesnt always work our way, as when I inquired around Fate-sans temple, she was unfortunately not home.

I cant imagine any place where Fate-san would go, and if she ran away again to skip work, it would be difficult to find her.

Ive been trying to contact her by hummingbird, but it seems that Fate-san has set up a special ward as a countermeasure against Chronois-san, and no hummingbirds were able to be sent to her, so no matter how many times I make one fly, they would always come back.

So, I went to visit the next person who might know where to find Fate-san to Chronois-sans temple but when I went there, I heard some really surprising words.

[Ahh, If its the G.o.d of Fate youre looking for, she finished her work and went out to the Human Realm.]

[I see, is that so Eh? She finished her work?]

Somehow, I think I just heard Chronois-san say words that dont suit Fate-san at all.

No, I may have just heard it wrong. Shes saying that Fate-san had finished her work.. Im sorry, but I cant believe that.

[Its no wonder that youre surprised. I was also quite skeptical about it but she certainly got all of it done.]

[W- What the heck is going?]

[I dont know. She said she was going to do something in the Human Realm, but her voice was so low that I couldnt hear the details.]

Chronois-san tells the surprised me that she was also surprised too, and that she doesnt know where Fate-san went.

Im stumped I wonder where Fate-san really went? A place she went after she finished her work? I cant even imagine such a place.

[Did you need something from G.o.d of Fate?]

[Eh? Ah, yes Actually]

In response to Chronois-sans question, I had some thoughts about it, so I explained the reason why I was looking for Fate-san.

[Fumu, I see.]

[Yes. So, Chronois-san, do you happen to know whats going on with Alice?]

After listening to the story, Chronois-san crossed her arms and looked at me with a troubled expression on her face.

I asked Chronois-san if she had any ideas about Alices condition.

[Why are you asking me that?]

[Errr Chronois-san, when you warned me about the Phantasmal King before You said that Alice was boisterous and irritating, right? Doesnt that mean youve talked with Alice enough to feel irritated with her?]

[Fumu. You can certainly read it that way However, I probably wont be able to give you the answer youre hoping for. If youre fine with it though, I can tell you a few things.]

[Please.]

When I asked Chronois-san, thinking that she was fairly close to Alice, she nodded once, looking impressed, and said that she would explain a bit about her relations.h.i.+p with Alice.

[Though I say that, there isnt that much that I could tell you. However, the Phantasmal King frequently visits me.]

[..]

[She was on her way to meet the G.o.d of Fate, looking like she was about to talk with her for some reason. It doesnt seem like she came for any important reason, she apparently just wants to have some idle chatter Well, she ended up talking about all sorts of things.]

Hmmm. What does that mean? The way Chronois-san spoke, it doesnt seem like shes on good terms with Alice, but it seems like Alice is coming to see Chronois-san.

As far as I know, there doesnt seem to be any particular similarities between them Then, why is Alice

[I was also curious about the reason, so I asked her why. Why are you frequently coming to talk to me? or so I said.]

[And?]

[The way she talks sounds like you was the only thing she said, and she didnt speak anything regarding this matter again. Thus, I dont know who exactly I resemble. My bad, I dont think I can be of much help.]

[No, thank you. It was very helpful. Ill also be asking other people.]

There are some things I was wondering about, but it certainly as Chronois-san said, I dont think its going to help solve the current situation.

Lets go look elsewhere. Well, there are still people like her family members, the Six Kings, and Ein-san, so if I talk to them as well, I should be able to get some information

[Hey, Miyama?]

[Yes, what is it?]

[Isnt this quite unlike you?]

[Eh?]

Since I couldnt find Fate-san, I was thinking of other ways, Chronois-sans quiet voice tells me that it isnt like me.

Chronois-sans red and blue eyes were quietly reflecting my face, and as I felt a little pressured by the atmosphere, Chronois-san quietly continued.

[Gathering information from the people around, removing obstacles in the way for your objective I think thats not like how you usually do.]

[.]

[Youve always been simpleminded, straightforward and earnest when youre facing something Isnt that your virtue? If you try to do anything you arent accustomed to, youll only end up making a mistake.]

[Chronois-san.]

When she meant was that what I was doing now isnt like usual huh? The words Chronois-san said echoes in my mind in such a gentle, yet sharp way.

[I can understand if youre frightened. Youre feeling comfortable with your current relations.h.i.+p with her, so you dont want to take any drastic action, thinking that a mistake may lead to a change in your relations.h.i.+p, right? However, your troubles are meaningless.]

[.]

[Youve already decided to step into the depths of her heart In that case, no matter what you do, the end will always be the same. Whether you confront her directly or ask others about some things, it will be the sameI dont need to tell you any more than this, right?]

[Yes.]

Chronois-sans words were spot on.

If I want to know Alice, what should I do? Isnt it obvious that I should just ask Alice herself?

Im not sure if Alice will honestly respond. However, even if I gather information like this, I wont be able to get progress with anything until I finally confront Alice.

Maybe it isnt a good thing for me to step into other peoples matters too much. I could also wait until Alice talks to me about it However, nothing changes in the world if I just wait. If I dont take action, there are also things I wont be able to find out without stepping in.

As for the secrets Alice holds I think it would be better if I move myself.

If thats the case, then it is as Chronois-san said It certainly may not be like me. Even if I dont want our relations.h.i.+p to crumble, it wont start until I strike first.

Right from the start, the place I should have been heading to wasnt the G.o.d Realm, but to Alices side.

[Thats a good look you have there. Meager it may be, Ill root for your success too.]

[Yes! Thank you!]

With rea.s.suring words of support from Chronois-san, I made up my mind.

Ive decided, I will get the secrets Alice was holding from the person herself

Dear Mom, Dad- To be honest, Im not very clever, nor do I know the smartest ways of doing things. Then, its simple. I will do the rest just like before, but above all, it will be like me Thats why Ill go face Alice.

The sun is beginning to set and the interior of the grocery store is dimly lit. As Alice was lying face down on the counter with a gloomy expression on her face, she hears the sound of the door that was supposed to be locked opening.

[Yaahhoooo~~ Shall-tan!]

[Fate-san?]

Alice slightly looks up to look at the voice she heard, but when she realizes that its Fate who has come to visit her, she places her face back on her arms on the counter again.

While looking at Alice, Fate slowly approached the counter.

[Im sorry. Im not really in the mood for tea today]

[Ahh, unnn. Thats no problem~~ Im not really here to have tea with you]

[Eh? Arehh? Fate-san, why did you just place that ward Or rather, why are your eyes golden]

[Well, for the time being Yoishoohhh!!!]

[Gafuuhh!?]

Reacting to Fate, who suddenly put a ward in the store with a loose tone of voice, Alice slowly looked up and saw Fates golden eyes. Those eyes that only change colors when she gets serious.

Just as she was about to ask about it, with Fates shout, a fist was slammed into Alices face.

After receiving the blow from Fate, the Supreme G.o.d, Alice was sent bouncing off like a pinball and slammed on the wall of the store.

Originally, there would have been a hole in the wall, but the area was already reinforced with a solid ward.

[.Wh t. What are you doing all of a sudden!?]

[Hmmm. Well, you see, thats the thing. That I knew that something had happened to some extent, but geez, youre seriously worried about the stupidest things Are you a freaking virgin!?]

[Im a virgin!!! Im a lovely maiden who even makes all flowers blush]

[Heh.]

[Not only did you hit me just after we met, youre even scornfully laughing at me!?]

As if Alices protests dont concern her at all, as Fate, while cracking her fists a few times, she slowly pulled back her legs and took a stance.

[Well, moving your body around should cool your head a bit Thats why, quickly get ready. Shall-tan.]

[P- Please wait for a moment! Why in the world should I]

[Shaddaaaaappp!!! I will accept no questions or complaints! If you have something to say, speak with your fists!!!]

[Which tyrant are you!? Wait, kuh Why in the world is this]

[Heave-ho~~!]

[Gfuooohhh!? Y- Youre even using kicks!?]

x.x.xx.x.xX-s.h.i.+kishojutsu

T/N: Takamachi-style Negotiation Technique.

Its a 5-step negotiation process that is easy to remember if youre a j.a.panese, as the five steps just start with Sa-s.h.i.+-Su-Se-So. Those wont be shown in the translations though.

Shoot first. (Preemptive Attack)

Shoot more. (Saturation Attack)

Shoot, without stopping. (Continuous Attack)

Shoot their backs. (Rear Attack)

And lastly, listen to what theyre saying. (Ceasefire Negotiations)

Source: NicoNico Encyclopedia

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