CH 324

–After parting ways with Lars and the others, Urka and the others headed upstairs to the main hall. It’s a very basic thing to first examine the place where the girl came out yesterday. Milfy speaks to Urka, who is enthusiastic about listening to her today.

“You went to the same academy as Helena, Lars, and the others, didn’t you, Urka?”

“Hmm? Yes, I do. Helena came here in the middle of her first year, so it was only a short time.”

“Oh, right, she mentioned that! But you all get along so well, don’t you?”

“Well, we have a high level of cohesion because of the rivalry and turmoil. Lars is usually the one who takes the lead, though. The reason Helena came here was because Lars came up with the idea of an idol, and someone who saw the dance competition recruited her.”

Urka smiled, remembering the moment. Milfy smiled because it was a really fun expression.

“By the way, Lars-san doesn’t seem like an aristocrat, has he always been like that?”

“Yes. I lot of things seem to have happened, but Lars’ always been kind to me. I don’t know if Milfy knows this, but Lars is very strong. But he’s not sarcastic at all, which is amazing.”

Then Sarge, who was flying in front of them, turned around and spoke up.

“Ah, yes. I mean, I’m surprised at Dragon-san too, though …… I was given new dishes to eat like pudding, hamburgers and fried chicken. He’s also a costume designer and a tamer, so I don’t know where to begin to be surprised!”

Sarge starts mumbling to himself, and Urka talks to Milfy. 

“Ah, but you shouldn’t stop thinking about being Lars’ girlfriend candidate, you know? It seems that he has decided to go with Makina alone. There were actually two more girls that liked Lars, but he turned them down ……”

“N-No, I don’t plan to do that at all! But, I’m sure many people would think so if he’s that amazing and kind.”

“Haha, you’re right. He can have as many as he wants because he’s a nobleman, but I think he’s like the lord, his father? He says he only has one.”

“He seems to be a man without greed. Oh, t-that’s right! Does Urka-san have a g-girlfriend or something?”

Milfy asked Urka like it was natural for her to ask now. Then Urka tilted his head, blinked a few times and opened his mouth.

“Me, a girlfriend? Haha, I don’t have one at all. Look, I’m not very tall, and I’m not very masculine, right? I can’t be the same as Lars or Ryuuze. I wish I had an intellectual vibe like Yogus at least. Well, I’m enjoying the doing adventurer requests right now, so I’ll be looking for one patiently.”

When Urka scratched his head and was embarrassed, Milfy smiled at the opportunity and continued talking.

“Oh!  T-Then, what do you think about a younger kid, Urka-san?!? Love …… Ahem …… Is it possible for her to be a love interest!?”

“What? Just now, what–“

When Urka failed to hear Milfy’s stammering words and was about to ask her back, Sarge asked Urka at the door of the Main Hall.

“Ah, it’s really quick if we’re talking. We’ll go in, of course, with me in the lead and Milfy in the second. Take care of the rear, Sarge.”

“Kuh …… Even though we’re at a good part ……”

As they pass each other, Milfy shouts in frustration, and Sarge wonders at Milfy as he goes to the back of the line, while Urka slowly opens the door and looks through the gap.

“…… [Spiritual Art]”

It was quiet inside, and Urka used her [Spiritual Arts] to search for signs of the girl’s ghost. Then he heard a voice giggling on the stage.

[Ufufu …… You’re here again today ……]

“There she is ……”

“‘Oh, is that the …… ghost? She doesn’t look much different from me, though ……?”

When Sarge calmly explained, Milfy briefly muttered, “Hiii!?”, and clung to Urka’s arm. Urka smiled at her, took a deep breath, and walked towards the stage.

“You’re not running away today, are you?”

[Ufu …… there are a lot of guests today, after all ……]

While descending the stairs, Urka approached the stage while talking to the girl. She doesn’t show any signs of running away today, and Urka continues to try to get information out of her.

“Guests? You mean us? …… You like a ghost, but are you aware of it?”

[I know …… I’m …… already dead. I know that ……]

“It seems so. Lately, girls like her are afraid because they saw you. If you have any regrets and can’t go to the other side, I can help you. What do you think.”

When Urca said this, the girl tilted her head, put her finger to her lips and made a strange expression. Her purple short cut swayed softly.

[I’ve never …… been in front …… of a group of girls before, you know? Oh, but …… the live performance of an “Idol”, right? I secretly watch from the ceiling when there’s one. I’ve never, seen that girl, before ……]

“Uhhhh …… I want to be on stage soon too, you know ……!”

“Fufu, Milfy-san is cute, so you’ll catch up with Helena soon enough.”

“C-Cute!?”

Milfy’s grip on her arm tightened, but Urka didn’t care and continued to question the girl’s ghost.

“My name is Urca. And you?”

[I, I’m …… Uru ……]

“My name is Milfy ……”

“Then, I’d like to ask you, why did you run away yesterday? Also, there have been other sightings of a man’s ghost, do you have any idea what that might be?”

[Um …… that blonde guy …… who was with you yesterday, his soul …… is too strong …… If I had been near him, I might have disappeared ……? Ufufu.]

He tilted his head with a slightly apologetic look on his face. Urka thinks in his heart, “Is that why you said humans are scarier?” But Uru says something unexpected.

[Ufu …… But, I think I’m getting used to it …… so, it’s okay …… Ah, the man’s ghost is–]

“Yeah, I heard it too! Ogure-san!”

Urka heard a noise and felt something moving away from him. When he put his hand on the ground, a magic circle appears on the floor, and a skeleton comes out of it.

“Hyaaaaaaa!? A-A skeleton!?”

“Don’t worry, Milfy-san. He’s Ogure-san, the undead that I use. Sorry, Ogure-san. I heard a noise over there, can you help me chase it down?”

“……”

The skeleton Ogure saluted and turned on his heel. Then Sarge also stepped forward and said to Urka.

“Okay. I’m sorry, but please.”

When Urka nodded, Ogure and Sarge quickly headed backstage.

“We’ll follow them. Uru, will you come with us?”

[Okay …… you might now even need to ask …… that, right?]

“What?”

“What can a s-skeleton do to me! Let’s go, Urka-san!”

“I-I know!? That’s why don’t pull me!?”

With a snort, Milfy drags Urka and begins chasing the Sarge and Ogure. Uru’s eyes narrowed and she smiled at him. 

Meanwhile, Fath and Helena–

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