Mysterious Myths – Chapter 4
Season: Summer
Location: Vocal Room
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……I regret to inform you that, even with my expertise and experience… Even if this stone’s engraving is pretty unique.
……Regarding its material, it is neither a fossil, nor a jewel—though that can be easily seen—and is simply a normal rock.
……Yes. I understand.
Oh? Sakuma-shi doesn’t look surprised. Is it because you already anticipated such an answer from the start?
Indeed. This verdict is expected; actually I have already anticipated it.
If that’s the case, why did you not tell them directly, and instead waste extra time and effort to search for His Excellency?
Kekeke. As is Saegusa-kun, thou dost not understand my feelings.
In this vast yet mysterious world filled with the unknown, to chance upon the joy and mystery of finding treasure—
Facing the children’s sparkling gazes full of anticipation, I could not go against them.
That is why, even though this piece of stone has a one in ten thousand chance to be a fossil, I still wanted to confirm it for the children.
Of course, deception is a far more vicious action. One only need to speak one lie, and would need to hide further lies.
Since it’s like this, I will alert you of a disappointing piece of news.
Apologies, Adonis-kun, little miss Anzu. I didn’t bring good news to you.
……Is it because you don’t want your kouhais to be disappointed in you.
……Sakuma-kun I have a suggestion
A few days after, at dusk
Location: Museum
Just one look at you hurrying over and it would be known that you were in a rush after your job had ended.
You have worked hard, Anzu.
Thank you for being willing to accompany us to the museum. And thank you once more for bringing over the tickets from Sakuma-senpai’s house.
Kekeke. Actually this was Ran-kun’s suggestion. The museum often displays a variety of precious fossils, small like bugs and plants, big like dragons……
That is why I wanted to bring thee here to see it; how a fossil actually looks.
Hey~ Little Miss Anzu, come here come here, let thee wait here……♪
Oh but why did senpai invite us here all of a sudden?
The two Aoi twins from 2wink recommended this museum to I. I heard that they had formerly organised a performance here with Valkyrie, 1 and left great memories.
……Then from what you say, little miss Anzu had came here before, and saw their performance.
If you are willing to be in charge of being today’s tour guide, could you take us around the museum? Oh well then, let’s hand this over to the little miss♪
“When viewing the exhibitions please refrain from speaking loudly. Please refrain from touching the displayed items, apart from those not placed in the exhibition.
Yes, I remembered you talking about it.
Thou sayest there is a fossil-themed cafe nearby, and I can go there whenever I’m tired?
Kekeke, the little miss is as kind as ever. Though you do not need to be worried for I.
Dusk suits the time for vampires to go out and eat; I feel my spirits are being lifted now☆
Looks like the little miss is just about finished gathering her wits, and so I, too, shall go to the exhibitions according to my preferences then.
(Oh, oh……! This is truly a dinosaur fossil!)
(A firm skeleton, sharp teeth, firm limbs bursting with power…… Every aspect of this clearly shows the wild power of life.)
(Standing with those who were formerly on this planet, and as such standing in front of those large species, I realise how one’s own power is infinitesimally small.)
(I need to continue working hard, and become stronger. If not, I can't protect those who are weaker than me.)
……Ah, sorry for that, Anzu. I was only looking out for myself, but you don’t have a passion for dinosaur fossils, do you. Accompanying me might be very boring for you.
You said “There’s no problem, you’re enjoying it”? Oh, are you? Then that’s good.
(Oh, oh……! This is truly a dinosaur fossil!)
Allow me to go with you to see what you want, too..
Oh, there are lots of people crowding the exhibit; we can’t see what it is.
Anzu, do you want to sit on my shoulders? You’ll be able to see it that way.
You say it’s like being treated like a small child, and it feels very uncomfortable, and so that’s why you’re rejecting me? Apologies, I didn’t really consider that.
Buchou…… Mikejima-senpai seems to like doing this to other people, which is why I assumed it would be a good idea.
Then let’s go to a place where there are fewer people. I heard that this exhibition also has a variety of sparkling ores from different eras.
……Wait a moment, I haven't seen Sakuma-senpai for a while now.
Did Anzu not find him either? We shouldn’t have lost Sakuma-senpai, right?
Was senpai able to go to the café that Anzu recommended before? Don’t worry, we can go search for it together.
If we really can’t find it, I know that we can go to the broadcast centre at the lost and found 2, and announce a “missing person case”—
Location: Museum (Blackout)
—?! Why would the sky turn black all of a sudden?
Oh, the power went out. Just as luck would have it.
Anzu, just stay right here and wait, and don’t leave my sight. It’ll be a lot of trouble if you get swept up by the crowd.
Don’t be afraid, I’ll protect you. But I’m a bit worried for Sakuma-senpai……
“......Cough cough.
Hm. Oh, so it is just these two insignificant human beings daring to disturb this peace of mine.
For the price of awakening me from a deep slumber, let ye beg at my feet, and offer up your blood and soul, and declare me the highest emperor! Hahaha!”
……Wha-, what is going on? Where is that voice coming from?