In a situation that can only be described as unreasonable, Setsuna waited for Azmaria-Altemax to speak. In an unfamiliar forest. The gloomy cold air is just flowing densely. There were no signs of life or breath, and the forest was dominated by a suffocating silence.
The trees that stood in disarray did not even sway and rustle in the wind. The strange silence may have been a sign of the abnormality of this forest. A danger signal, if you will.
(This is ridiculous.)
Shaking her head, Setsuna brushed the silly thought out of her mind.
Who in the world would the forest be sending a danger signal to? Who would the forest be signaling danger to? The forest - the trees and plants that make up the forest - have no right to do that to humans. I'm sure they don't care what happens to humans.
"Well, Setsuna-Kamiya. Now, Setsuna-Kamiya, you have responded to my summons and have appeared in this world. Do you understand that?
"No, not at all.
The beautiful woman was dumbfounded by Setsuna's immediate answer. I'm not sure if it's a good thing or a bad thing. It may not be perfect, but her appearance was impeccable, and anyone who saw her would agree that she was a beautiful woman. This is something that Setsuna cannot deny, nor will she ever deny it.
Setsuna had not yet accepted that this was reality. The woman said that the world is called Ilus Valle, but for Setsuna, it does not matter. It is more natural to think that it is a product of a dream. But even in her dream, she couldn't help but ask.
What do you mean, "summoned"? Did I get summoned by you? By magic or something?
In a questioning tone of voice, Setsuna thought it was too ridiculous. It was a common story in anime and games, and I don't mind fantasy. I've almost been addicted to such things.
As a means of escaping reality.
But who would have thought that such a situation would happen to me in reality? And if it did, who would accept it right away? After all, it is only a dream. There is no way such a thing could happen in reality. I'm sure I'll wake up and start my boring life again.
That's right. By the power of my summoning armament.
She told me without any particular pride. What was it about her voice that made it sound so clerical? It was as if she had done the same thing over and over again. And maybe that idea was not so wrong.
"Summon armed ...? Another incomprehensible thing.
As Setsuna mumbled, she pictured a scene from her dream in her mind. In front of a large army of enemies, he seemed to be shouting some important words. After those words, he picked up his weapon and made a grand stand against many enemies - that was the first half of the nightmare. In other words, this is the part that can still be called a good dream.
A dream of a thousand battles. Maybe it was the influence of a game I was addicted to for a while. It was just as pleasurable to reap the rewards of slaying many lives without any hesitation or remorse. I guess it's because it's a dream world. In reality, it would not be pleasant.
Even Setsuna knew that.
You must have perceived and seen the gate. You must have touched the gate and opened it.
"Are you talking about that gate? The diamond ...
I don't know what it's made of or what it looks like. I don't know what it's made of or what shape it's made of, because apparently my gate changes its shape depending on what I'm looking at. Anyway, you went through the gate. Is that right?
"So it will be ...?
I'm not sure what to make of it. The moment he touched that castle gate that fell from the sky, he lost consciousness. In his memory, he wasn't even sure if he had opened the gate or not.
In other words, you responded to my summons.
I didn't mean to. ...
I was just curious. He couldn't be bothered to keep quiet about the dreamlike event that was unfolding before his eyes. That's all. And if it was a dream, it didn't matter.
If it was a dream.
If it was a dream, what did it matter? If you had no intention of responding, you should have ignored the gate. Then you could have continued your life as usual in your own world.
There was no warning. It just came down, you know? It's your gate.
In the back of his mind, Setsuna saw a scene of a huge castle gate falling from the blue sky. The gorgeous gates, which looked like they were made of diamond vajra, were more than enough to pique Setsuna's interest. At the same time, it was a reminder that this could not happen in reality. Maybe that's why she didn't pay attention to it.
Maybe that's why I didn't pay attention to it. "Its very existence is a warning. Besides, what kind of warning can you give to something that appears out of nowhere and opens the gate so quickly?
It's ....
Azmaria's argument left me dumbfounded. If the gates of the city had sent out some kind of warning, Setsuna might have opened the doors without even hesitating. At the very least, she might not have followed the warning or even taken a look. This was a change in the boring routine of her life. I couldn't help but pay attention.
And then the door to the dream world was opened. I was thrown out into an unknown forest and came face to face with a beautiful woman. Even though I was dreaming, the woman had a name, and she was telling me that this was the world of Ils Valle. I'm not sure if this is too far-fetched for a dream, though.
It seems that you are still aware that you are dreaming.
There's nothing on ... to prove that this place is real.
Is that so?
The woman seems to have accepted Setsuna's words easily. I'm not sure what to make of it.
You should have summoned her in a place that was a little more like another world.
Is that the problem?
Probably.
Perhaps she's right. If this was a more straightforward otherworldly place, I would have accepted it with open arms. No matter what the scene, I might have dismissed the dream as a dream. While exchanging normal words with Azmaria, I didn't doubt that she was the product of a dream. The only reason I told her my name earlier was because I was pressured by her power.
Even though it was a dream, it wasn't because he was playing too many games. I don't remember being too enthusiastic about games lately. I've been reading a lot of anime and manga out of inertia. It's not that I have a habit of daydreaming. It was a long time ago that I escaped into the world of imagination. It's different now.
When I was thinking about this, Azmaria looked deeply troubled.
I've never seen anyone like you before.
What?
'Most of the time I accept it right away. Most people accept it right away, they see what's going on and realize it's real. They realize that this is not their world. They understand that they've been summoned.
I don't need to be lectured by a dream.
I'm not sure what to make of it. I'm sure that's why. I'd like to hear it.
I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it. Even in your dreams, don't you have a plausible reason or two?
Setsuna waited for Azumaria's reply with a certain expectation. Expectations of others are always betrayed - that must be his philosophy of life, but in this case, he couldn't help but have expectations.
But in this case, he couldn't help but be hopeful. He wondered what kind of answer the dream had in store for him.
The reason .... I hadn't thought of that. Do you really need a reason to summon someone?
Azumaria asked back, and Setsuna almost squirmed on the spot. It was a disappointment, but not too much. I wanted a more fantastic reason. It could be anything from defeating the demon king to needing a hero. If it was a dream I was having anyway, would it be selfish of me to want it to be a little more entertaining?
No, you are.
"Hmm, can't it be because you wanted a ... partner?
I'm not sure what to make of that. In the event that you have any kind of questions regarding where and how to use the internet, you can call us at the web site. I had a vision of a pretty girl. Anyone who looks up at her with an upward gaze might feel a surge of excitement in their heart.
What an attractive woman she is.
But that gesture didn't work on Setsuna, who analyzed the situation calmly.
'It's definitely not.
"Joking aside...
Azumaria had a cold expression on her face. As if the face from earlier was an illusion, it has become something else. Her eyes glowed dully, and she stared at him piercingly. Setsuna felt a chill run down her spine. An unpleasant sweat poured down her face.
The reason why I summoned you is not important right now. There is no time to talk about it.
"What?
I'm not going to be able to do that. I'm not sure what to do. You can hear the entire forest groaning. Her whole body bubbled up. It was an unpleasant sensation. There was an incredibly sharp malice swirling in the air around me, as if it was trying to kill me.
The dream is about to turn into a nightmare.
They've noticed.
As soon as Azumaria announced it, the deformed monster surrounded Setsuna and the others.