He didnt co?"
Im sorry, honey, but he couldnt make it here. His father told him that he had to concentrate more on his studies. His high school entry exam is coming up.
Yeah? Well, it doesnt make it any less shit We should have just celebrated in Japan; this is just crap
Huh? Wait? Hold on, is this one of those dreams again?
Three shadowy humans stood in a high-class apartnt, having decorated the living room with balloons and other birthday-related things. For a teenager with a rich family, this party setting was pretty dull since they could just afford to rent sowhere else more fun for the party. Having a party inside their own apartnt ant they were either too lazy or expecting the party to be smaller and more intimate, for closer friends.
The smallest shadow took off her party hat and threw it on the ground as I analyzed what was happening. This is cringe anyways. Just pathetic. Giving everybody a personal invitation was just a waste of energy. Nobody ca anyways.
Schatz
Honey
The two larger shadows approached the smaller one, caressing her back to soothe her as she held her head down. No tears ca out of her eyes, dry as if she was expecting this outco.
Jeez, was my fourteen birthday really that depressing? Urgh, I rember not having a lot of friends, but I didnt expect to have this lit-
And then everything turned black.
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-op! Please, stop, you are making a terrible mistake!
Ellaine?
Move, I am leaving now!
Mister Talon, please, you cant go alone. Weve only been making it past the monsters you couldnt trick with Lady Yorshkas help.
That is correct. Individually, we cant contest a C rank, but in a group, we at least have a chance.
Well, arent you the optimist, kid? Here is a tip: the hunters guild recomnds five C rankers against a single C rank monster for safety reasons. You five arent C ranks and I am only responsible for support. Call a realist, but we aint getting out of here alive as a group. If Im gonna die in this hell, then Im taking that damn Svonnweidher with .
What the hell is happening? Argh, my head. Did I fall asleep? Manager mind?
We were only out for a few minutes, I think. Well, long enough for us to have that depressing dream, my first parallel mind inford after my consciousness had enough ti to return.
Shit, that dream was depressing. I couldnt rember how sad it was until now, but I guess my mories are slowly returning sohow. Lets wake up.
Opening my eyes, I noticed a severe lack of red in the area, confused where we were until I noticed the lake next to us. Wasnt I just in a magma chamber? I wondered, but then mories of what happened rushed back into my head. I rembered how I almost had to fight against that Slazzigula, but our battle was interrupted by a group of Shiterno worshippers, and then more and more people arrived, until the ground just broke from a giant spider showing up.
Oh, I fell.
Oooh, oh shit. It woke up! Was the first thing I heard the mont I opened my eyes from a voice I wasnt familiar with at all. Of the voices Ive heard since my consciousness ca back, I only recognized Ellaines.
Curious about what was going on, I raised my neck up, noticing how heavy it was to lift. I still felt groggy, so that might be the reason, but the heat and mana I could feel coursing through my body was far stronger than what I was used to waking up with. For the first ti in a long while, I woke up in my dragon form.
Krrrrrraaaaaarhhhhhhhhhhh, I yawned. That unfortunately caused the people before to cause a ruckus, cursing as they saw my teeth. Now that I think about it, maybe I should have stifled the yawn just to not scare people unnecessarily the mont I realized I wasnt in my dragonewt form.
Whats done is done, sadly. No reason to hide it.
Looking down, the humans standing before looked like mice, Ellaine included. Our size difference was just that huge.
Hestia, I think you should transform back into your dragonewt form, Ellaine suggested, smiling wryly as she pointed at the four shivering girls and the one anxious boy. Focusing on them, I noticed how they all looked a bit Asian, although none of them had black hair; instead, their heads were as colorful as everybody else on Peolynca.
I should probably listen to Ellaine. Humanization.
[Humanized (Moderate)] inflicted on [Young Sunfang Dragon, Hestia Atsuko Kargryxmor]
The mana mist was huge as always whenever I transford from a dragon into a dragonewt, large enough to look like a cloud, in my opinion. Once the mist dispersed, I took my party bracelet out from my storage and put it back on, making sure that everybody was alright. Hello~ I greeted them, after confirming that nobody in Aurora or Grimnir was hurt drastically.
So of them looked confused, baffled even from what happened. The bespectacled young man in a mages robe raised a brow, staring at as he mumbled, Doesnt she fit Yorshkas description?
Whos Yorshka? I asked the mont I heard this, catching the young man off-guard, as if he didnt expect a dragon to have better hearing than a human. Ah, forget it, we can talk about that later. Sorry for surprising you like that. Ellaine, what happened?
Ellaine gave a short summary of what happened. In essence, after the massive spider smashed through the ground, causing it to all crumble down, everybody fell deeper into the dungeon. She told that I rushed forward to save the group before , which included Talon, the illusionist we had t before, and also herself as she was separated from the others. With rocks falling down, using her gargoyle was impossible and she was more focused on protecting herself from these boulders.
So huge chunk of the broken ground knocked unconscious before I could use [Wind Blast]? Well, that explains the headache I felt. [Draconic Barrier] can protect from head injuries, but it can only do so much until it lets damage through, I shrugged after Ellaine explained everything.
Yes, seeing you unresponsive was a bit nerve-wracking when we fell down. Thankfully, we didnt land into a magma lake. I nodded my head furiously when she ntioned that possibility. She continued, I managed to calm everybody down after we pried ourselves free from your hold, but you can imagine that doing so was quite the task. Seeing a huge dragon up close would make anybody nervous, ehe ehe.
Even I admit that my dragon form is scary. Cool-looking, but terrifying.
As Ellaine had already introduced herself to them, I waved at them to catch their attention, Sorry about scaring you guys. I didnt an to. How about so introductions? Seeing as how were all in the sa situation, I think working together to get out of here would be for the best.
You want to get out? Of this dungeon? a purple-haired girl in a magicians robe spoke on behalf of her group, stepping in front of them to show who was the leader. Were they thinking I was a monster from this dungeon?
I looked over to Ellaine, who ntioned she hasnt introduced yet except for the fact that I was her friend. Understanding the situation now, I replied to the purple-haired young woman, There is a misunderstanding. I might be a dragon, but I originally ca from outside the dungeon. Im only this deep into the dungeon with my party for a favor. Talon over there can attest to the fact we t before.
Seeing ntion him, Talon, who had put his half-mask back on again, nodded. Shes a fire spitter, but at least you can talk with her.
I frowned at his answer for a mont but was still grateful for speaking up for . I then showed them my party bracelet and white-robe. Adventurer and part-ti priestess of the Goddess of Light, Aurena. Party Leader of Aurora, Hestia, at your service.
Sothing inside was telling to speak Japanese here, similar to how I would get the itch to speak Japanese with Saori sotis. However, just cause sobody looked Asian didnt an they could speak it, right? I an, Peolynca might have an Asian-like country sowhere.
There was also the possibility that these people were a specific Hero group transported into this world from Earth, but honestly? How likely is it for to et Saoris students in a place like this. Shouldnt they be taken care of by the church? Why risk your lives here? My luck wasnt good enough to suddenly et them here. No way.
The purple-haired girl looked at her group for a mont before everybody nodded, stepping forward to introduce themselves. My na is Tamae. I am the leader of The Magical Biscuit, uhm, that is our partys na. Its not a joke, the purple-haired girl introduced herself, holding onto a staff like any normal magician.
Tamae?
Certain mories began to appear in my mind, all of them concerning the days our party spent on the road from Firwood to Cedaraille. I began to rember what happened. While Tasianna and Ellaine were out hunting, Saori and I were at camp, preparing dinner when I decided to ask her about her students.
Sorry if this is a bit too personal, I apologized after I noticed my curiosity getting the better of .
You do not need to be. Honestly, considering all of you are helping with this, I should be more forthright. I will explain everything later during dinner with everybody. And that Saori did. She began explaining her days as a teacher and how she beca the horoom teacher for a particular bunch of students.
As you should know, Hestia, I worked at a school called Shirako High School. My first year was an assistant teacher, it was normal for a beginner like . However, the next year, I sohow beca a horoom teacher for a class in the high school division; apparently, a teacher resigned just before the year began, leaving the spot open. I just wanted to be a history teacher, but they promised to pay far more than what I would have originally earned, so I couldnt exactly reject the offer. My family needed the money, Saori began.
She continued, now describing her students, One of my first tasks as a teacher was to assign the class representatives. One for the girls and one for the boys. They co to speak with if the class has any concerns, to make it easier for to sort these problems out. Those students were Tamae Tsuji and Nishio Kudo.
What a flashback. Maybe my luck is that good. Considering how often our party gets into trouble, it shouldnt be.
Tamae? Pardon, you said that your na is Tamae? I asked just to confirm my suspicion.
Oh, yes, it isnt a very common na around Artorias. We dont co from this kingdom, Tamae replied.
[Ellaine?]
[I have not ntioned it yet since I wanted your opinion on it. You are more familiar with Saori and I think you can speak with them better than I could, Hestia.]
As we spoke through [Telepathy], nobody exactly knew what Ellaine and I spoke about, but with this confirmation, I decided to steer the introductions in that direction. Best way to gain sobodys trust is common ground, I think. At least, thats how Saori and I beca friends in the first place.
Before it could beco awkward, I raised my hand, stopping the next person from introducing themselves. Oh, one second, please. Uhm, before we continue, may I call you Tamae-san?
Huh? she let out, looking more confused than surprised that I called her Tamae-san, sothing Japanese would address others in a polite way. Like a Ms. or Mr.
I tilted my head, unsure what went wrong, but I continued, Ok, let just get to the point, do you guys know Saori Segawa, or, rather, Segawa Saori? History teacher extraordinaire?
Loud gasps. Not only Tamae but the others behind her widened their eyes as they heard ntion that na, looking extrely wary at . The bespectacled young man pointed his mage staff at while the green-haired ponytail girl unsheathed her giant bow, holding her quiver, ready to nock an arrow and shoot it the mont it got dicey.
Before it could escalate any further, I raised my arm to show I didnt an them any harm before explaining, Please, calm down. Since you, Tamae-san, didnt react to the fact I called you -san, I had no other way to break the ice, okay? Since this information is pretty sensitive, I need to block Talon from hearing this first.
Within a fraction of a second, a green magic circle appeared on my tail before materializing a sphere of wind around us, blocking Talon from hearing anything. The students were agitated, especially Tamae and the bespectacled boy. Since they were mages, I guess they must be surprised that I could cast this fast. Seeing as I heard other mages ntion I had a high [Chant Revocation], that was my default explanation. Although, how high were their [Chant Revocation] skills when they supposedly were trained by the church, at least according to Gaels information?
My na is Hestia Atsuko, or, Atsuko Hestia if you want to introduce myself as a Japanese. I know this might sound crazy but please hear out. I co from Earth just like you guys That honestly sounds like sothing straight from an isekai light novel, right? Then again, you guys getting summoned here as Heroes for so otherworldly Goddess sounds like so cliche ani show, anyways.
Hold on, hold on, the girl with orange and red hair lights suddenly interrupted . Y-Youre right, that does sound like sothing a mangaka would write, but could you continue what you just said, since I think everybody is a bit overwheld with the fact that you called yourself a Japanese and know sobody called Saori Segawa!
True, just saying, but we are a bit panicked by the fact that were lost without our guardian knight and you, a dragon, ntions sothing this crazy. Could you please answer this before we go crazy, the blond girl spoke, shivering when she stated that.
I guess I should hurry up.
I explained to them everything they needed to know now. About Saori, how we t, and that their teacher has been looking for information on them the mont she heard about the possibility that they were her students.
This revelation wouldnt be easy to digest, I wager, and I was right when everybody began repeating what I said. Most were stumbling on their words when they heard Saori died and reincarnated to Peolynca, having trouble wrapping their heads around it. What do you an she died and turned into a wolf?! T-That doesnt make sense! and Hold on! The church only summoned us to this world, not Segawa-sensei! H-How is that possible.
Before it got any crazier, I suggested to them that they join a platoon temporarily so I could show them my proof of all of this. My party bracelet given to by Farron was able to create a party consisting of up to 20 people, after all. When I sent them the invitation, none of them hesitated for a second.
S-Segawa-sensei!
Tamae Tsuiji, Nishio Kudo, Misaki Kawano, Kazumi Hoshino, Kohaku Kobayashi. All nas Saori ntioned.
They cried. Tamae, Misaki, Kazumi, Kohaku, and Nishio all shed tears when they saw their horoom teacher in the party nu, entirely uninterested in Saoris level or anybody else on the screen. Tamae, Kazumi, and Kohaku let the floodgates open, tears flowed down their faces as they emotionally cried out to Saori. I cant believe youre here, they all said.
Misaki and Nishio weeped softly, remarking how they thought they wouldnt be able to see anybody they knew from Earth in months, no, years considering how they are progressing in levels and skills. They walked over to , looking almost hopeful when they asked if I knew anybody else from Earth was on Peolynca. Other than the Revolution Queen, who theyd heard about already, I told them I didnt.
Im sorry, if there were a way to send a ssage to her like with Line, I would. Sadly, these bracelets arent phones, I told them, sad that technology in Peolynca hadnt developed far enough for long-distance ssages to be implented.
No, thats all fine. In fact, we should apologize for nearly attacking you. One of our tea- I an, classmates warned us of so suspicious rogue in Firwood who called out to him about Segawa-sensei. After so experiences where we got ambushed once for trusting too much, we had to be more careful, Nishio explained their behavior, sothing I couldnt bla them for. It was natural and I would act the sa way if I was in their shoes.
Rogue? In Firwood? Gael? He is the only rogue there who could know about Saori.
Seeing them all cry really made sympathize with them. I wont say that I understood perfectly how they all felt, but it made rember how I first t Saori. The confusion and relief that I wasnt the only one from Earth in this strange new world really made emotional. I might have used the garm matriarchs wish as an excuse, but protecting Saori was my way to not be alone.
I couldnt imagine what Saori was feeling on her side. I knew, though, that I had to make sure she would be able to et her students again, safe and sound. For everything she did for , thats the least I could do. I cant protect everybody nor could I save everybody, but I would sure as hell protect these guys.
After everybody cald down, I dispelled the [Air Shield] and told Ellaine what I was planning to do. Without any further objections, we made it Auroras objective to get them to Saori no matter what. Since we knew Saori was safe for the mont, I told The Magical Biscuits that we need to make camp now. I might not act like it, but I was still quite drowsy.
In the corner of my eye, I also noticed Talon slowly drifting away from the group. Before he could leave, I walked up to him and said, Its been a while, Mister Illusionist. I didnt expect you to be here.
He glared at for a few seconds before turning around, speaking rougher than usual, Neither did I. Can I presu you werent a mber of that congregation?
I nodded, Like I said, Im not a worshipper of that bastard Shiterno oops, slip of my tongue.
Hehehe, he chuckled, smiling for the first ti I saw him. Good to hear I heard you wanted to escort those kids out; if that is the case, then it is for the best that we part here.
Our goals dont align, you an? I heard you screaming at that congregations leader. You know him?
Pah! Of course I know that fire slinger. Damn bastard spewed crap about the wonders and miracles of a destructive cult of the most ostracized Origin God in Peolynca. All he does in his path is destroy lives and bring them to ruin, and all just for him to garner more followers sohow. Talon clenched his teeth tightly, shaking in anger as he described the person he called Keith. Heh, hes dying by my hand today, so farewell.
Hold on! I grabbed his arm. There are B ranks wandering around. Theres that slazzigula from before and the giant spider that broke the floor is most likely one, too. I can imagine what you could do with your illusion magic but one unlucky step and you wont get out of here alive. Youve seen my dragon form, so lets work together.
And, like you said, our goals dont align.
However, I refuted him, saying, Not exactly. Our blacksmith friend needs sothing from him and we need equipnt from the blacksmith. I made a promise to get the stone, so that Keith or whatever will be sobody our party needs to track down. I would prefer it if you wouldnt kill him and instead just dragged him to an official or sothing, but we can help you get to him at least. But like I said, I would prefer it if you didnt kill him.
Heh, naive arent you? He replied with derision.
Oh, believe , Im not naive enough to think killing is always unnecessary. If sobody threatens my party or my life, then I will break them to the point they wished they were never born. If that doesnt help, then Ill rip them apart. You believe a dragon, Mister Talon? Returning his glare with my own, I then posed another question to him, What made you want to kill him in the first place?
Youre poking in sobodys private information again, lass, we went through this already. He was right, he did reject my attempt to learn more about him but it seed he was more open enough this ti to explain his motives. He tricked . Gave a defective tool to make the worst mistake in my life. A dark mage seeking to beco strong with fire magic, heh, what a joke. These scars are the dals for my incompetence. He took off his mask, revealing the burn scars underneath it.
He continued, I have known him since my childhood. While I had to run and beco an adventurer to survive, he beca a professor for fire magic at the royal academy. Ehehehehehe, but he made a mistake, took on the wrong student and it all blew up in his face. I feel bad for that poor Talsyn kid for getting to know the worst of scums, but that ended up making it possible for to get revenge on that bastard without getting into trouble with the nobles!
Talsyn? Wait, where have I heard that na before? Oh!
Wait, are you talking about Macklemor Talysn? I rembered the first Shiterno mage I t, whose na and appearance was firmly lodged into my mory due to the fact Shiterno hijacked that sa night.
No idea. You know him? What happened to him? Talon asked, although a bit uninterested.
He beca a bandit. We t when I took on a bandit subjugation Quest to hunt down his bandit group and rescue the villagers theyd kidnapped. I had to kill him in the end. He was a fire mage, I inford Talon.
Hmph. Was it with fire? If you did, then I guess you fulfilled one of the wishes of a Danterno fanatic. They believe cremating your body after death would bring you closer to their god, since the fire burning you will make Danterno entranced by its beauty, bringing the deads soul to join him in his realm. Bullshit, Talon then pulled out an undulating knife with the emblem of Plesia, the Goddess of Water. A ritual knife I bought from a Plesia worshipper. They use these to gut fish ant as offering for the Water Goddess. Hahaha, the irony when I open his stomach with this.
He had a maniacal grin on his face when he said that, creeping the hell out. It only lasted for a mont before he sheathed it. Ill try not to think about it, but I will beat the shit out of him. Heh, hope you keep the Aurena side of yours, lass. Her followers might act pompous and self-righteously, but I know so noble priests who are genuinely good people. Far more sane than Danternos.
Without another word, Talon moved to our makeshift camp. It seems I managed to persuade him for now, I think.
Saori, just you wait, Ill bring them to you!
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Hic, I hiccuped, still recovering from the tears Id shed.
I cant believe it. They really are here.
As a teacher, I had a responsibility to my students to make sure they turned into productive adults, but that ended the mont I died and was transported to Peolynca. So, why did I feel so compelled to find them after learning they were in this world? Sure, we made mories together, but its not like I was their parent. I was just a high school teacher they will forget after they graduate university or start working. And to , they were part of my work to earn a paycheck.
So, why did I cry when I saw their nas appear on my party screen?
Tsuji-chan, Kudo-kun, Kawano-san, Hoshino-san, Kobayashi-san. Its just you five, but I can't stop crying.
I need to find them.
Miss Saori, Tasianna called out to . She was using [Fairy of Winter], which was the only reason we weren't sweating buckets in the middle of this lava lake. Mister Grimnir looks pretty tired after all the fighting. We should take a rest.
Sorry, sleep seems to have gotten , Grimnir apologized, looking dreadful in his broken armor. Every piece had dents and was broken in so way, looking far less impressive than when he first appeared in it.
After the three of us fell from that sudden spiders appearance, we landed on a small island in the middle of a magma lake. The mont we regained our bearings, we were imdiately attacked by magma sharks. Yes, sharks with rocky skins swam in this lake, jumping out of the water to spit magma balls at us and trying to bite into and crunch sothing.
All of them were C ranks like those slazzanbals, but the three of us managed to fend them off with no problem. Grimnir was already tired but he still was sturdy, making good bait. Tasianna, I and three of my garms had enough firepower to overwhelm the torrent of sharks even without Hestia. Becoming a B rank and gaining these new lightning powers really made stronger.
We cant sleep here. Its too dangerous. I can see land over there, but its quite a distance away. Mister Grimnir, can you push yourself?
Yeah, I will.
I wish I had Hestias [Will to Fight and Survive] for its infinite Stamina, but we had to do without it. Thankfully, my new skills helped regenerate my Health and Mana [True Wolven Bloodlust] for mana and [Stygian Blades] for Health.
We should hurry.
My senses were tingling from my [True Wolven Instincts]. I could sense sothing lurking in the depths of this place and it made shiver. Whatever it was, it was a shadow I did not want to et.
A note from AbyssRaven
Twice I have made them miss each other, but not a third ti. Seperated by a year, the teacher and her students of 3 years reunited, sorta.
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