The Unfortunate Girl Wants an Easy Mode in Her Second Life – Chapter 145

Chapter 145: Temporary Homecoming
ㅤWhile Elminarsh was preparing for my temporary return home, I visited the Mist Forest Dungeon Ruins and met with the Dream Weaver.
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ㅤ『It’s been a while, Minato.』
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ㅤThe old man of the water sphere, still with his eyes closed, spoke to me by projecting his thoughts.
ㅤThe Undines also seemed to be doing well.
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ㅤ”About the Undines’ relocation… I think I can manage something.”
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ㅤI started the conversation and explained the whole situation to the Dream Weaver.
ㅤIt was a triple whammy of long, complicated, and unbelievable.
ㅤElminarsh would have summarized it more efficiently.
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ㅤ『Hmm. This has become quite an extraordinary tale.』
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ㅤ”You’re telling me.”
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ㅤEven the Dream Weaver’s words were mixed with admiration and bewilderment.
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ㅤ『But it seems like it’s not a bad story for us. I have some resistance to working with the Demons, though…』
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ㅤ”There’s no need to work together. Given what happened with Imusoda, it’s understandable that you wouldn’t trust the Demons. I think I can offer an island suitable for the Undines within the Demon Kingdom’s territorial waters, at my discretion.”
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ㅤ『You’re not asking for my cooperation?』
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ㅤ”I don’t think you’ll become our enemy. But if you have any questions about the Netherworld, I’d be happy to consult with you.”
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ㅤ『That wouldn’t even be a proper thank you. You said you were going back to your original world, right?』
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ㅤ”Yes, when things settle down.”
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ㅤ『Then, why don’t I help you connect to the other side? It would save some resources and make it harder for G*d to notice.』
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ㅤ”That would be helpful, but… are you sure?”
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ㅤ『To be honest, I’m also curious about Minato’s original world.』
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ㅤ”I see.”
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ㅤ『Besides, while I do have some reservations about the Demons, it seems the Grandmasters are also partly responsible for the harsh fate that was bestowed upon me. It’s quite exhilarating that Minato is going to challenge G*d in a desperate gamble.』
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ㅤ”You haven’t changed a bit.”
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ㅤCome to think of it, this guy took a perverse pleasure in Imusoda awakening the frustrated people and causing the incident.
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ㅤ”Well, if that’s the case, I’ll leave it to you.”
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ㅤMy conversation with the Dream Weaver concluded quickly, and I gained their cooperation.
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ㅤNext, I headed to the sixteenth floor of the Loft Dungeon.
ㅤThe Gnomes living underground welcomed me along with Bearnov and the other Hawkhead Grizzlies.
ㅤWith the Elder and Bearnov present, I explained the whole situation here as well.
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ㅤ”Good heavens. If it weren’t for Lady Minato, I would have doubted it.”
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ㅤ”Indeed. I also had doubts about the distorted nature of dungeons and monsters, but I never imagined it would be like this.”
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ㅤThe Elder and Bearnov said so, looking dumbfounded.
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ㅤ”So, Your Majesty the Demon King, what do you intend to do about this dungeon?”
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ㅤThe Gnome Elder asked.
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ㅤ”No, please don’t call me Your Majesty.
ㅤThis dungeon, the story was that the Dungeon Master is a Gnome, right? The Gnomes said they wanted to support the Gnome who became the Dungeon Master. I have no intention of interfering with that for our convenience.”
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ㅤ”But don’t we need a Dungeon Core to oppose G*d?”
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ㅤ”One will be enough.”
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ㅤThe Elder fell into deep thought at my words.
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ㅤ”…Perhaps, it’s time.”
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ㅤ”What do you mean?”
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ㅤ”We can’t stay like this forever. Once one becomes a Dungeon Master, there’s nothing left for them but destruction. If Lady Minato is the one to guide him to his end, everyone will understand.”
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ㅤ”W-wait a minute! I appreciate the sentiment, but I can’t decide on such an important matter right away! I didn’t mean it that way!”
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ㅤI stopped the Elder, who had said that with a desperate look on his face.
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ㅤ”But…”
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ㅤ”Well, I think there’s some truth to that. But you shouldn’t use me as an excuse to decide. As long as everyone discusses it and agrees, that’s fine. Time can also solve things. I don’t think postponing things is bad.”
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ㅤ”…Is that so…”
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ㅤThe Elder muttered, troubled.
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ㅤThen, Bearnov spoke.
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ㅤ”Minato, in that case, we want to join the Demon Kingdom.”
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ㅤ”No, I told you, don’t decide right away!”
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ㅤ”It’s because it’s you, Minato. If you needed help, you should have asked me sooner. You’re trying to liberate us, who are forced into the mold of monsters. The righteousness is clearly on your side.”
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ㅤ”That’s true, but…”
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ㅤ”Whether you want to hear it or not, I’m going to follow you, Minato. It will also give those kids a safe place to live.”
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ㅤBearnov’s hawk eyes stared straight at me.
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ㅤ（Those are the eyes of someone who wants to be your companion…）
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ㅤI sighed and said,
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ㅤ”…Okay. Honestly, I’d appreciate it if Bearnov could help. Thank you.”
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ㅤAnd so, Bearnov also became my companion.
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ㅤSince I had come all the way to Loft, I wanted to see Arne-san too.
ㅤHowever, I still didn’t have enough information regarding the Elves.
ㅤMoreover, Arne-san is also an influential figure in the Magician’s Guild.
ㅤIt wouldn’t be as easy as reeling her into the Demon Kingdom like Bearnov.
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ㅤ（After I take care of returning to Earth, then.）
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ㅤAs I took care of several tasks that only I could do, the day arrived.
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ㅤ『The preparations are complete.』
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ㅤElminarsh said so as I was being healed by Almirash in the common space.
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ㅤ”Understood. What should I do?”
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ㅤ『While connecting your consciousness to the other side, your body here will be immobile. Please take a comfortable position in bed after replenishing your nutrition. With the Dream Weaver’s cooperation, we will connect to the other side through your dreams.』
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ㅤ”I’ll be immobile for a few days, but what should I do with my body here?”
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ㅤ『You’ll be in a state similar to hibernation. However, staying in the same position could hurt your body. It would be good to have Almirash change your sleeping position periodically.』
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ㅤ”Then, I’m sorry, but can I ask you to do that?”
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ㅤ”Yes, of course. You be careful too, Minato.”
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ㅤI ate more than usual while having a rambling conversation with Almirash.
ㅤIt was a bit difficult for me, as I’m not a big eater.
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ㅤAlmirash gently held my hand as I lay in bed.
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ㅤ”You’re overdoing it. There’s no danger on the other side.”
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ㅤI said with a wry smile.
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ㅤ”There may be no danger, but Minato might get hurt.”
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ㅤ”That’s…”
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ㅤI was at a loss for words.
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ㅤ”…It’s okay. The place I’m returning to is here.”
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ㅤI said so, squeezing Almirash’s small hand back.