Chapter 17
Soulmate
A sudden burst of red light and air exploded right in the middle of the endless screeches.
The figure who appeared was a tall, stock figure with crimson hair.
Shoulder-length hair, large red pupils and a small, round chin, she walked towards the beast from behind.
"Don't worry Machi, it will be over soon."
The monster noticed her presence, and swung its hand, which is holding Hana, at the woman behind it.
The woman skilfully ducked and grabbed its arm, swinging herself into the air with the momentum.
Landing on the shoulders of the monster, the tall woman placed both her hands on the monster's head.
"[Soporify]"
Heat gathered around the monster's head, creating a heatwave around its skull.
"ARRUUGGhHhh....uuuug..h..hh.."
The woman took the girl in the beast's arms and carried her down.
The girl had a very confused face, while on a verge of tears.
The beast titled sideways and slammed its body to the ground.
The woman walked away from the girl towards the screaming girl.
"Now then..."
Cracking her knuckles, she formed a fist and faced Mina.
"Shut your crap!"
A smack on the back of Mina's neck rendered her unconscious, stopping her endless screams. Mina dropped to the floor the same way as the beast did.
"Well, now that's settled..."
The woman turned to look at Hana.
"I'm back, Hana."
"U-uuua-uaaahhhhh!"
A dam broke through Hana's eyes, as she ran towards the woman, hugging her as tight as she could.
"It's okay, I'm here."
"I-I *sniff* t-thought you *sniff* died......"
"I'll explain everything later, for now, we need to get out of here, and fast. Look, the guards are here."
Hana looked towards the open roof which the beast broke through. They were near the hole, so they are able to see the peanut gallery down below at a good angle.
Most of them had shocked faces, some surprised. But the thing they have in common, they would remember the fight between the girl and beast forever in their minds.
The city's guards were charging towards the scene in a distance, which would not be beneficial for the two of them.
"Come, lets go Hana."
"Y-yes, but how are we going to carry them?"
"Ah, don't worry, let me handle this."
The woman held Mina over her shoulder and grabbed the unconscious beast with one hand. When one from our world sees this, they would question the laws of physics after spectating this miracle.
"H-how..."
"As I said, everything can be explained later. For now, we have to get somewhere private. I know the perfect place, so don't worry."
"O-okay."
"Stay very still, or else this might fail. Okay?"
"Huh?"
"No. 4, we're ready!"
A giant blue magic circle suddenly expanded and appeared right below both of them.
Amidst Hana's surprise, the magic circle shone a great blue light and covered their entire body.
The peanut gallery made a lot of noise when thus happened.
As the light faded, the main figures responsible for all of this we're unable to be found.
When the guards arrived, they could not decipher what has happened.
A particular guard stood out from the crowd, wearing red gaudy armour.
"Everyone, it's the Guard Captain!"
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"Wooo!" "Yeah!"
The peanut gallery was thrilled to have the guard captain here, and thus cheered for him.
"Tch!"
However, he put on an irritated expression, not due to the noisy peanut gallery, but something else, which he felt was more important.
-Kakuto/Mina-
How long was I passed out for? I can't move my legs, or arms.
I sense a déjà vu here.
I tried to open my eyes, but my eyelids aren't moving, are they?
Looks like I've turned back into a tree.
Well, firstly I have to see what is going on around me, thus I activated [Clairvoyance].
Im in some kind of white sparkly room, and apparently I'm on a bed.
The room was filled with expensive-looking decorations like vases, mirrors and a sparkling tabletop. The bed frame has curtains around it with the front exposed to the entrance. The entrance has a double door, the size of two floors. The bed was soft and clean, looks to be washed regularly. I feel bad for the people who wash this, since I dirtied it with my roots.
Hang on, my roots are exposed, and they are very clean. Aren't I going to die from the lack of water?
Let me check my status.
Kagumina Kakuto
Race: Yggdrasil (Sapling-I 2/100)
HP:103/103 MP:10/103
Strength:908 Defence:924
Stamina: 1465 Speed:501
Did I level up from a sapling? My statistics seemed to have increased. I'll look through all my new skills later, since there's more important matters at hand.
I roughly know what had happened based on the events that happened before, but where is this place?
*knock**knock**knock*
Hey, isn't this bad? I'm going to be exposed as a tree lying on a bed!
The door opened slowly, creaking at every push.
I looked intensely at the incoming guest, to reveal a maid.
A MAID!
The frills on her dress, the apron on the front, the contrast of black and white, the high stockings, the young and fresh face of a bishoujo, it's the perfect maid!
I feel like I'm in Japan all over again! Well, at least the Akihabara part of it.
"Eh! Why is there a tree here?"
Oh no, she found me. Why did I get distracted? I don't think I can transform in this situation, since my MP is quite limited.
"Did Risha prank me again? Sigh, that woman always likes to tease me."
Hey, did she just say Risha?
"Looks like I have to call Chris here. If I were to hurt this tree anyhow, the lord will be mad."
The maid walked out of the room at a quick pace.
Who's this Chris? And lord? Am I in some noble's room? What is happening!!!???
I have to get out of here, fast. Who knows what they are going to do with me.
Aah, my MP... I have no choice.
I transformed into my human form, and stood up from my bed, only to fall over.
Eh? I really can't move my legs.
"It seems you are awake, Mina."
"Sigh, this is an unsightly display, Mina."
"Mina!"
Huh? What are these girls doing here?