ocean-life Chapter 307.1: Confused Masatoshi
Chapter 307.1: Confused Masatoshi
Chapter 307.1. Confused Masatoshi
-Masatoshi’s POV-
In a well-maintained field, a magic-enhanced square stage measuring 100 meters on each side has been set up.
Surrounding it are spectator stands like a colosseum, where a large crowd has gathered, creating a buzz of excitement.
Adults and children alike are eagerly awaiting the start of the main event of the martial arts tournament, the Battle Tournament.
“Daddy~, is the okonomiyaki delicious? When does the match start?”@@@@
“Oh, yes, it’s delicious. You can keep eating. The match should start soon. With the hologram I bought recently, we can even see it clearly from a distance. I wonder where I put it.”
“Is it this one under the okonomiyaki?”
“It’s brand new, yet it got covered in sauce!”
Conversations like these took place as people enjoyed their bento boxes, juice from food stalls, and popcorn while they eagerly awaited the start.
In a player’s waiting room with bare concrete walls, a red-haired boy named Aguni Masatoshi is fidgeting nervously, unable to stay calm, his body trembling.
“Please calm down, Masatoshi-san. It’s going to be okay. It seems Mion and the others are safe.”
“Yes, I heard that, but... I didn’t notice, and it’s my fault.”
Even though she tries to console him, her words don’t reach him this time. I realized that I had actually grown fond of Mion and the others. Despite their cheeky and sly behavior, they were lively, orphaned kids who enjoyed life without lamenting their circumstances.
I was shocked and shaken when I heard they got kidnapped.
I had only heard about hours ago. Today was the first round of the finals tournament, so I had initially brushed off the interference as a typical hassle. However, upon investigating, I found out it was real.
Of course, this was partly because Masatoshi was the Duke’s heir.
But unlike my past life, I had also put in effort.
I had high academic achievements and was athletic, and every morning, skilled maids helped me with my appearance, coordinating his clothing as well.
Many people wanted to be friends with Masatoshi, who was highly capable. He was aware that it was due to his environment.
Being rich, having power, and living in a ruthless environment where you would get discarded if you didn’t put in effort – these factors could force education upon you. But they also allowed you to indulge in luxury. He had almost no complaints.
I wondered if my past self had the same conditions, could I have become an excellent individual, perhaps not as extraordinary as my current self, but still impressive?
The environment could easily change a person. So, in the end, there was no real need to insist on having friends from the orphanage.
As I pondered this and twisted my head in self-questioning, the answer was just one word: “uncertain.”.
I couldn’t say if I enjoyed playing with his friends from the orphanage because I couldn’t clearly define the meaning of friendship.
There was nothing wrong with worrying about those friends.
“Hmm, I understand you care about your friends, Masatoshi-san.”
Sena-san chuckled and playfully poked my cheek, making me feel somewhat embarrassed.
But she quickly changed to a serious expression and began what was likely the main topic.
“But it’s really good that everyone is safe. It seems the High Priest of Nidhogg, the top members, and even Duchess Ryusui were involved.”
“Is it true that all of them were died? It’s a bit hard to believe, isn’t it?”
It was Shin’s role to defeat the High Priest of Nidhogg and the top members. Moreover, if the strongest Duchess Ryusui, who was said to be mysterious in the original story, had also died, it was even more unbelievable.