Chapter 106

Episode 105: Observation Stealth

After knocking me out, Luka seemed to head alone towards the basement of the main school building.

Now, I am in the middle of pursuing her, engaging in mysterious stalking.

While stalking a beautiful girl is usually unacceptable behavior, I am currently a Mysterious Beautiful Girl.

It’s fine to just observe other beautiful girls from the shadows.

“…So, she’s going there after all.”

Occasionally muttering random thoughts like this makes it seem more convincing and adds a nice touch.

Given my sharp intellect as a Mysterious Beautiful Girl, I can tell that Luka is heading toward Kanon.

Considering her words to me, it seems she intends to go alone to stop Kanon.

Why do so many of the beautiful girls I know have such intense determination?

Am I just imagining things?

Just off the top of my head, there are examples like injecting ampules into their bodies or enveloping themselves in flames to surpass their limits—these girls have incredible resolve.

Toa, you’re the only one who brings calmness.

Stay in the world of four-panel comics, living peacefully. Or maybe the food-themed manga world.

“Perhaps it’s inherent in beautiful girls? Maybe they tend to make decisions with strong resolve?”

I wonder… No idea.

Understanding beautiful girls completely is impossible.

“That’s probably true. But aren’t you the leading expert in that field?”

Heheh, no no, I still have much to learn.

I’m just an average guy who loves beautiful girls.

“Everywhere…? Huh? Are you saying you’re everywhere…?”

Do you have any complaints?

“Sister, are you talking to that guy again? Please synchronize your consciousness with me. It’s sad to be left out. It’s the same feeling of exclusion I get when I’m the only one with my voice chat turned off during multiplayer games.”

“I’ll talk to you properly later, don’t worry.”

“I desire a gaming headset. I want it to shine in 16,777,216 colors.”

How cute! ^_^

Later, I’ll buy you a microphone with the sales from ‘Solciera ASMR – The Healing Power of a Star Reader’.

“Hey, stop spoiling my sister. Besides, don’t decide on that title without discussion. We need to set up a proper meeting.”

Ignoring the elegant staff of the Star Reader, I caress the emerald sickle.

“Ciel, think about what you’d like as a thank-you gift later.”

“Indeed, unlike Sister…!”

“Ah, real-world conversations are cheating, you guys!”

We’re chatting happily.

Peaceful times are flowing, but meanwhile, I’ve infiltrated the ceiling of a certain room while trailing Luka.

From here, I’m peering into the room below.

Ninja Beautiful Girl! Japanese Kunoichi!

Yes!

In my sight is a pristine white laboratory similar to the Professor’s room.

This is the secret lab Kanon has been hiding from everyone.

Actually, there was no way for me to find its location.

She must only share it with people she truly trusts since there was no data available at all.

Thanks to Nana finding an inexplicable gap in the data, we were able to narrow down the area where Kanon’s lab might be located. However, the exact location remained elusive.

I was at a loss until Luka led us here successfully.

Truly, beautiful girls guide me like the North Star!

Still, Luka seems determined to face Kanon alone.

Can she win?

With that dolphin thing, can she win?

By the way, how does that even work?

During information gathering, I often saw the Jilnias Academy members casually using such machinery. Why?

Even in the original story, only Jilnias Academy seemed to use such advanced gear. Is this standard equipment for students here?

Since only the Student Council appeared in the original story, I assumed these were their special tools.

Hey, hey, can I get one too?

“Hmm, perhaps having a familiar for Solciera wouldn’t be bad. I suggest a wolf. What do you think?”

That sounds cool!

In the depths of a Western-style mansion, a silver-furred wolf curls up beside Solciera as she sits reading an old book.

Impressive stuff.

Such a mysterious beautiful girl!

“It also expresses solitude well, doesn’t it? Though, it probably won’t be useful. Solciera is already versatile, so a familiar isn’t necessary. Besides, we already have our Dual Star form.”

That’s a different category.

Haha, now I’m excited to see if I can outdo the Mysterious Beautiful Girl!

“Then, why not test it out with Canon of Emptiness as a warm-up? She shouldn’t lack anything needed for the test. Plus, it would help Luka too.”

No, I need to save that for Nameless.

You never know where she’s watching from. It’ll be a surprise.

Besides, I’m not here to defeat Kanon.

“Huh? Isn’t she outside the definition of a beautiful girl by your standards? What are you talking about?”

Sorry, Star Reader’s Staff. I caused some confusion.

To clarify, I won’t lay a hand on her.

If she is indeed the result of a beautiful girl, I will show her the utmost respect.

The role of mourning should belong to a beautiful girl.

“Are you thinking Luka can win?”

Hmm, maybe a slim chance?

“Will you gamble on that small possibility?”

Yes.

Jumping in to negate Luka’s determination from the start would be wrong.

Otherwise, Solciera would solve everything.

Solciera isn’t a convenient god, you know that too.

She must remain the solitary star shining in the night sky. Her brilliance shouldn’t change based on others’ convenience.

Push to the limit, hold on, and only intervene whimsically when it fails.

That’s Solciera.

“But the fact remains that you’re already prepared to act, right?”

Of course!

Alright then!

Luka, rest assured knowing there’s backup behind you!

“Ugh, such troublesome idealism. But that’s Solciera for you.”

If we do end up appearing, let’s make a grand entrance.

Get electrified by Nana, fall dramatically like lightning striking the ground!

Let’s fully play up the mode-change drama!

Star Reader’s Staff, please relay that to Nana.

“Hmm… Ciel, if we need to intervene in the upcoming battle, please activate your ability immediately. Ideally, surround Solciera with it.”

“Is this regarding Divided Death? If so, the fastest approach is to pierce the main body from here. Humans wouldn’t even be able to react.”

A serious young girl is scary…

Star Reader’s Staff, try to convince her.

If we keep this up, Solciera won’t be a Mysterious Beautiful Girl but a ruthless female assassin.

Sudden changes in direction are inconvenient for me too.

“Our mission this time is solely to resolve this disturbance. There’s no necessity to kill Canon of Emptiness. If someone will mourn, it should be avoided. Right? Saving people is the true purpose of us, the Demons Gear.”

“…That’s true. Understood. I’ll prepare accordingly. Please signal when it’s time to move in.”

How understanding…

What a good kid! ^_^

I’ll buy you some video games later too.

“Don’t spoil her. …Hey, are you listening?”

Oh, it seems Luka’s side is about to begin.

Shall we take a peek?

“Such refreshing ignorance…”

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