This is simply the worst timing to try to enter now. My face hardens and my body stops moving as I got petrified by the sudden situation unfolding before me. I wouldn’t say they didn’t notice me, most of them most likely knew that I am here.

Is this an in-fighting?

It’s a thing common to adventurers whenever and wherever. Even at most crucial times such as a during a battle, an in-fighting won’t be prevented and I can say for sure that that party formed that very day is bound to be disbanded.

However, if the cause of the fight is figuratively small, it can be settled with a few drinks or exchange of fist or clash of swords or even magic showdown. It depends on how people want it to be resolved.

But, looking at how things are going for Asagao and Bacarra, their fight isn’t something that can be handled by a drink over a counter match or competition of wits and power.

I feel like this is deeper than any fights I have gotten into.

Bacarra, again, with hate filled eyes shouts at Asagao.

“Stop acting like you are something special. It must be your fault then! That man that you are talking about, because of him, Kouta died.”

“I…I am really sorry…”

“He didn’t deserve it…but you…how are you still alive without feeling any guilt for your own existence?!”

“That’s…”

Bacarra raises her hand again for a slap. Seeing this, Asagao reflexively closes her eyes in anticipation of the incoming pain her cheeks are about to feel. Bacarra swings her palm to Asagao’s face but suddenly stopped.

Bacara’s eyes widen as the shorter fox girl stops her hand before it even hits Asagao. The fox girl’s face is twisted in pure anger as magic power seethes from her body. I felt like being bathed in hostility.

“Not a single hand on Asagao anymore. More than what you did earlier, I will attack you without questions.”

“You, runt…!”

Someone intercepted the fox girl’s interception. A weapon, a cutlass, appears in the fray as Diyu points it towards the fox girl. Diyu steps up between her and Bacarra and stares at the fox girl with hostile intentions.

“You don’t know what Miss Bacarra has gone through! Higanbana, settle down! Or do you want to have our rematch now?!”

“Rematch? That doesn’t matter to me anymore. I’d rather spend my time ensuring that Asagao is safe than to bother myself with pointless brawls!”

“Bastard…Are you seriously saying that?! Do you think I am not looking forward to our duel again?! Are you mocking?!”

“My goals have changed. You also don’t know what Asagao has gone through!”

Holy shit!

I should stop them because I am the adult here but I don’t think I can stay awake in those bloodbath filled stares!

I thought that their meeting would be full of tears and joys as they see each other again. If they start a fight now, I doubt my house will be spared. I really need to step up myself but my knees are stuck and my legs are trembling.

“Please stop it. Diyu…please…we have a lot more pressing matter to talk about.”

“Ichirou…you…stay out of this! Just shut up!”

“Diyu!”

“Don’t talk to me! Or are you saying that you understand the pain that you’ve caused me!? I…I’ve been…”

“No, Diyu…! I…that’s not it!”

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Everything is turning sour at this point. I can’t fathom what’s the actual situation is but I know that this won’t be getting any better anytime. Unless someone who has control over them steps in and hell no, I am not the one who will do it.

The twin elves with silver and blond hair panics and run towards Bacarra and clings to her with upturned eyes.

“Big sis Bacarra, please, stop this! Asagao didn’t do anything wrong! She helped so many people and is still trying to help more!”

“You may not know it but she also helped us in many things. We’ve grown because of her. We learned so much about this world and how dangerous it is! Please, just listen to what she will say first!”

The two pleaded but it seems Bacarra is too much occupied at her own anger that she didn’t realize that they are there.

The other twins with black hairs that said to be summoned heroes too aren’t moving an inch not because they are scared but they are keenly observing the situation. Meanwhile, the short maid and the girls who are dressed as pirates stay beside her because she got frightened.

“You even brought a devil over! Do you think I no one would notice it?! An abomination that makes me want to puke! Have you forgotten who our enemies are?! Or you and all of you have already betrayed us too!”

“Topaz…is different!”

“What?! Because you she looks like your dead maid!?”

“What was that…?! Don’t involve Milin here! You’ve been acting very odd for a while now! What is your problem anyway! Don’t dump everything on me!!”

“You want to know?! Kouta is dead! Shun killed him right in front of my eyes! Backstabbed literally by that man that I trusted the most during the chaos at the dragon capital!”

“No…way…that very day…that’s why Shun is…”

The room became a field of snow because of the sudden drop in temperature. Even I got cold feet just by listening to them.  The guy with mechanical arm lost his composure as his knee drops to the ground.

The lethargic man who I expect to help out in the situation just snickers while Mana who lay down on one sofa averts her eyes elsewhere. She is not completely oblivious to everything but rather, she knows when the mood is not for stupidity.

The demon lord Cattleya sits quietly beside the lethargic man and clutches to him. It seems that this cute demon lord is attached to him, however, her worried countenance is woeful.

“Hey…hey…HEY! Kouta…is…Kouta really dead?! Bacarra…answer me!!!”

“I just said it ri—OW! Don’t casually grab me! Let go of me!”

“Bacarra…that’s a lie, right? Even Shun betraying us is a…lie right?!”

The man with mechanical arm grabbed Bacarra on her shoulders and started asking questions that deny the reality given by Bacarra. Her eyes started dripping with tears and her face is twisted in rage but she didn’t shout but instead, made a whisper that is purposely hearable by everyone.

“I wish it was just really you who died…”

All eyes shot towards her from the words she uttered. It was dreadful and morbid as she actually wished that someone just have to die. I know that morals and ethics are nearly not upheld but even I know that something like that is excessive.

Asagao just seats on her knees and buries her face in it as her shoulder trembles and sobbing started coming out from her. The guy with mechanical arm grits his teeth and look down in frustration.

Even the elven twins became a little sad as they separate from Bacarra. Diyu looks at her with sorry eyes as she withdraws her weapon. The fox girl stayed emotionless throughout the confrontation and most of them are just watching with a complicated expression.

“Move!”

Bacarra said as she shoves away the fox girl, the man with mechanical arm, and Asagao and heads straight towards the door which is where I am right now. She pulls the door out and I was exposed. Bacarra looks at me with neutral countenance and bows a little to me as to show respect and left.

“I’ll…get some fresh air…this isn’t what I really needed…”

Diyu said as she hurriedly follows Bacarra with swift stride. Like Bacarra, as soon as Diyu and I met eyes with eyes, she bows down too and heads towards where Bacarra went. The elven twin, the girls dressed in pirate clothing, the fox girl and the maid rushes towards the crying Asagao.

“Unforgivable. That bitch will dearly pay! For now, Asagao, let’s go.”

“Asagao, Emby and I will be with you. Of course, Casablanca is too.”

“Right! Let’s go somewhere else first.”

“Niyahaha……um…master…cheer up… or not…what do I say in this situation…”

“Let’s go back to the ship. We don’t want to sleep under the same roof with a ruffian like that!”

“Asagao, let’s eat so you can cheer up.”

Hngh!

Youth is so beautiful yet so tragic and fragile!

The little girls comfort Asagao until she gets back on her two feet despite her crying fit. As usual, she is still the emotional little girl that I knew. They patted her on the shoulder, head and hold her hands while walking out.

The girls pass by me and gave light bows one by one as if to give respect again.

“Wait! I’m coming too. Big sis Cecille, I’ll be back later!”

Alstroemeria follows them. The whole time the conversation unfolds, Alstroemeria was just showing a blank expression. I know that she is suppressing her emotions and what hidden behind her blank mask must be terrifying.

She never masked her emotion like that before nor bottled any feelings.

“I’ll go back…to the tavern…”

“Wait, Mana. We’ll come with you. We can’t lose you now at this crucial moment. Making a calm decision is what I can only do in this situation for the whole.”

Mana stands up visibly trying to run away from the problem at hand by drowning herself again in alcohol, however, this time, she will not be alone as the twins with black hairs said that they will come with her.

The man with mechanical arm quietly stood too and follow them. It seems like he like the suggestion of drinking at the very least.

Mana walks towards me and made a sharp turn towards the door. She looks at me momentarily and cramps her face in pain indicating that she still has a hangover. The twins bow down to me in respect again together with the man with mechanical arm.

The last one to stand up is the lethargic man and the demon lord who stood close to him. The lethargic man walks lazily closer to me and…

“Don’t…expect me to do…something about that…sorry for the trouble though…”

Eh?

Was he aware of that?

Though, I am honestly fine as he apologized.

“By the way…can I…we…use a room for tonight?”

“S-Sure…but please…keep it down…okay?”

“You’re…getting the wrong idea…”

I said something like that while nudging at him and stare at him impishly. His face didn’t show any expression though but the demon lord faces become red as a tomato in embarrassment.

So that’s how it is…

Since the guest room now is deserted, I feel like the house becomes a little less noisy. I showed my guests to the room that they can stay to…

Man…

I really hope they can fix this as soon as possible…