Lingo Bookverse

  Chapter 279: The First Fight {TL: By Creed} The next morning. "……" "……" Only the clinking of dishes echoed through the room. Up until yesterday, we had been eating delicious meals while chatting about all sorts of things… But today, silence. Nothing but silence. And the cause of that… was us. "…Hmph." "…Hmph." My eyes met Sofia’s, and immediately we looked away. She did the same. Snorting unhappily, she ignored me. What kind of attitude is that? Isn’t that a bit much? "Uh, um…" Caught between our quarrel, Claudia-san flustered nervously… "Uu…" "Whine…" Aisha and Snow had no energy. Seeing the two of them looking like that made my heart ache. I wanted them to smile again right away. I wanted that, but… "…Hmph." "…Hmph." Make up with Sofia? When it was her stubborn way of thinking that caused all this? Should we take Aisha and Snow with us to the capital? Or should we h...

  Chapter 278: What's behind the scenes? {TL: By Creed} The hideout of the Dawn Alliance is in the royal capital? “Eh, is that for real?” “I can’t say for certain, but at the very least, that man didn’t seem to be lying.” “I can vouch for that as well. After everything that happened, it would be impossible for him to stay quiet… no, never mind.” What did they do…? “The Dawn Alliance is like a terrorist organization, right? They talk about taking revenge on humans… Is it really possible for such a group to have a base in the royal capital?” “It’s not entirely impossible. As the saying goes, sometimes the darkest place is right under the lighthouse. It could be deliberate, placing a hideout in the royal capital.” That doesn’t sound plausible. The Dawn Alliance has repeatedly carried out bold, audacious actions in the past. Considering that, Sofia’s theory could make sense. “Perhaps there’s a reason for them having a base in the royal capital.” “What do you mean by that…?” ...

  Chapter 277: Nest Location {TL: By Creed} After that, the interrogation of the prisoners took place. The ones in charge were Sofia, Claudia, and several beastkin. I decided to wait outside. I wasn’t suited for that sort of thing… Besides, I needed to look after Aisha and Snow, who had worked so hard to help construct the barrier. So, I let them play to their hearts’ content, just as they wished. And then, evening came. “Aisha, Snow. It’s about time we head back.” “Eeh—” “Oof…” The two of them still hadn’t played enough, and their faces showed their dissatisfaction. “The sun’s already setting. And if you keep playing, dinner will end up being late.” “Dinner!” “Woof!” Their complaints vanished in an instant, replaced by sparkling eyes. Those two were very simple and straightforward. “What’s on the menu tonight?” “If I remember right, I heard it was venison steak, but… wait, Sofia!?” Before I realized it, Sofia was standing there. I hadn’t noticed her at all…...

  Chapter 276 Fishing {TL: By Creed} Claudia was walking alone, away from the village. Her sword still hung at her waist. Instead, she held a bow and arrows in her hands, tracking her prey. It was a hunt. The beastkin like Claudia, who had no interactions with humans, lived mostly self-sufficient lives. On rare occasions, they would trade with merchants from Snowlake… But those were exceptions. As a rule, they had no dealings with humans. “Hah!” Claudia loosed an arrow, and the deer collapsed. That single animal was enough to feed the entire village. She offered thanks for its life. After a brief prayer, Claudia began to carry the deer back when— “Who are you?” “……” Without a sound, five men appeared. Dressed all in black, their faces hidden by masks. From their build alone, it was clear they were men. Ignoring Claudia’s question, the men drew daggers. The blades glistened faintly, as if coated. Poison. Realizing this, Claudia’s expression hardened slightly...

  Chapter 275: What's the next move? {TL: By Creed} To construct the barrier and purify this land, everyone in the village—including us—took action. We gathered the necessary materials. We carried on with the preparations. At the same time, we stayed alert, not neglecting vigilance against a second attack. We had managed to fool the scouts once, but it might not be long before they discovered us. Or perhaps another scouting party could arrive. Our actions were meant to be ready for such possibilities. And so, with everyone working together, the preparations steadily advanced… The next day, the preparations for constructing the barrier were complete. “This way, please.” Guided by Claudia, we entered the temple within the village. Apparently, it was usually a place for offering prayers. For humans, it would be something like a church. Because it was such a sacred place, it seemed to be the perfect location to serve as the starting point of the barrier. Everything h...

Chapter 274: Disguise {TL: By Creed} “…So this is the place.” The operatives of the Dawn Alliance arrived just outside the Beastmen’s village. Lena, one of the executives, had pinpointed the location of the settlement. As a vanguard, operatives were dispatched ahead, but… “…What is this?” “It’s in quite a state of ruin.” There had indeed once been a village. But it was deserted. The grass and trees had grown unchecked. Fallen trees blocked the paths. Vines curled around the houses. “From the look of things, it’s been abandoned for years.” “There won’t be any clues left. Searching here would just be a waste of time.” “Yeah, let’s move on.” This was an abandoned beastmen’s village. No one remained, and no trace was left behind. Deciding that, the operatives left the place without bothering to investigate further. ―――――――――― “…Have they gone?” “…Yes, it looks like they’ve left.” Hiding deep inside a house that looked like a ruin, we quietly stepped outside. No one was ...

  Chapter 273: I can't get angry {TL: By Creed} Aisha and Snow had disappeared. According to what I was told, the two of them had been waiting in an empty house, but… in the brief moment no one was watching, they vanished. Did they move on their own? Or were they kidnapped by someone? Could it be the latter? I don’t want to consider that possibility, but after what happened with Lena, I can’t help becoming suspicious. Just as I was panicking… “We’ve found the Princess and the Divine Beast!” Good news arrived before long. That was quick—almost too quick. “Where are they?” “Well, the thing is…” The beastman who came to report looked terribly troubled. ―――――――――― “Suu… suu, suu…” “Supi… supi…” At the edge of the village stood a large tree. Beneath its shade, Aisha and Snow were curled up together, napping as if in an embrace. Sunlight filtered gently through the gaps in the leaves. A soft breeze drifted by. Bathed in that comfort, the two of them wore blissful ex...

  Chapter 272: I want to understand {TL: By Creed} The fact that Lena had attacked. And the purpose of the Dawn Alliance. We shared that information with everyone, including Claudia and the elder of the beastkin village. “I see, so they are the ones…” “Those fools…” The elder looked somber. And Claudia had a complicated expression—somewhere between frustration and sorrow. She must have already known the purpose and true nature of the Dawn Alliance, even before I explained. Even so, she hadn’t done anything… probably because she wanted to believe. That they wouldn’t go any further. That someday, mutual understanding would be possible. It was because she had believed that, she had chosen not to act. Some might say that was naïve. But I like that way of thinking better. “I apologize for dragging you into our affairs…” Since Claudia bowed her head, I panicked a little. “No, please, don’t worry about it!” “That’s right.” “But still…” “Because of Aisha and Snow, w...

Chapter 271 Again {TL: By Creed} "I… am…" Lena’s voice trembled slightly. Her words stopped there. But I didn’t rush her. I wanted to leave it to her own will. "I… am…!" "Yeah." "Uu… kuuuh!" Where did she find the strength for that? Lena leapt far back and ran away. "Lena!" "I don’t know what I should do…" "…Lena…" "I’m supposed to have a mission. I’m supposed to take revenge on the world that stole everything from us. But…" Lena looked at me with a face on the verge of tears. "I don’t want to fight Fate." "Then—!" "But I… I…!" Lena lowered her head. A tear fell silently. "…See you." She must have hidden a magic tool. A magic circle unfolded at her feet… And then, she vanished. In the end, what kind of face was Lena making? I couldn’t tell.  ―――――――――― "Oww, ow ow…" We returned to the Beastmen’s village, where I received treatment. E...

  Chapter 270: Because we are the same people {TL: By Creed} When I saw Lena crying, my chest tightened painfully. I thought, I don’t want to see her make that face. Lena and I are the same. The weight of what we carry is completely different, but… we’ve both been oppressed. “Don’t you dare give me cheap sympathy…!!!” Lena glared at me sharply. Her whole body radiated anger. Don’t pity me. Don’t step into my heart. Don’t pretend to be kind. That was the way Lena rejected me. “Fate.” Sofia quietly stepped up beside me. “I can’t quite grasp the situation…” “Huh? You can’t?” I had assumed she’d uncovered something about Lena or the Dawn Alliance and had come to help. “I just had a bad feeling. So I went looking for you, and when I found that thieving cat, I figured I’d cut her down first.” “…‘First,’ you say…” Isn’t that a little too impulsive? Well, maybe. But thanks to that, she saved me, so I can’t really scold her too much. “I’ll explain everything later.” ...

  Chapter 269: VS Lena Part 3 {TL: By Creed} “Take this!!” “Haaahhhh!!!” Sofia and I moved forward at the same time. While holding my sword, I dashed ahead— I came from the right. Sofia came from the left. Crossing paths, we swung our blades simultaneously. “Guh!?” Our timing was perfect, and together we managed to land a heavy blow on Lena. She blocked it, but still, her face twisted in pain. She probably didn’t expect such a heavy strike and her hands must have gone numb. Now’s our chance. “This is it…” I slashed for a follow-up strike. I thought I had her for sure—but she blocked it with an incredible reflex. Even with her hands numb, she’s this strong… Lena really is formidable. But I’m not alone. “This is the end!” Sofia charged forward next. With the momentum of a head-on collision, she thrust her sword. She wasn’t aiming for Lena’s vital point— but for her right hand. “Ah—Guh!?” Sofia’s blade pierced through the back of Lena’s right hand. Lena’s ...