The Kidnapped Princess
Can't find Captain there either, Omega?
Nope! No matter how hard Omega looks, she can't find Mister anywhere!
That idiot... Where did he even go?
What do we do? What if he was alone and got ambushed...?
Calm down. Panicking won't fix anything.
B-but still...!
It's only natural to be worried, Commander.
In the Counterside, the only things aside from us are Rosaria and those monsters.
I didn't sense anything threatening last night.
If someone had infiltrated with hostile intent, I would've noticed immediately.
The Captain wouldn't have gone down without a fight, either.
That's true...
Then... did Mister get kidnapped?!
At the moment, that's most likely what happened.
I can't imagine why someone would target him in particular.
E-even so, it still means the Captain is in danger!
We have to go find him before it's too late!
And where would we even start looking?
This place is practically a desert.
If we wander around aimlessly and lose our way, we'll be stranded in no time.
Ooh...
Omega can find the way!
Right, Omega! I can't believe I forgot!
Huh? How?
Omega is connected to the sword Mister always carries.
If Omega closes her eyes tight and focuses like this...
Omega can kinda tell which direction he's in!
You can do something like that...?
You're more capable than you look, huh?
Hehe, right? Omega's helpful, right?!
Self-repair procedure complete.
[Buster Core] ready for deployment.
Perfect timing. Repairs are complete as well.
Lead the way.
Got it! Leave it to Omega!
I don't know why they took the Captain, but if anyone lays a hand on him, I won't let it slide!
...Are you sure about this, Commander?
What are you trying to say, rookie?
This must be Rosaria's doing.
Voidborns wouldn't bother doing something this roundabout.
You might think it's a fight worth taking, but I...
Seems like you're sleep talking, rookie. Talking nonsense with your eyes open like that.
I've never been weak enough to warrant your concern.
And...
...And?
...No. Never mind.
Let's go, rookie.
Hmm...
Hmmmm...
Why are they so late?! If a precious companion goes missing, isn't it only natrual to give chase at once?
Of course they'll be late.
We flew a long way, after all.
Grr...
Hmph, very well.
Fine, mortal. I shall grant you an opportunity that comes but once.
An opportunity?
Yes. I shall bestow you the privilege of entertaining me.
An honor no ordinary mortal could ever dream of.
I don't understand...
What did you say?
Oh ho... So that's how you're playing it?
Very well. I admire that nerve...
Allow me to teach you who stands above whom.
Enough! Anyone can tell that you're spewing empty flattery!
*Sigh...* To think I went through all that trouble just to capture a dull creature like you...
You will repay the price for deepening my boredom for generations to come. Understood?
What's so boring, anyway?
Hmph. Mortals like you, who die before even living a century, would never understand.
Once lifespan loses its meaning, everything in the world becomes dull.
When time becomes infinite, it's hard to feel excitement over anything.
Like how the same character can feel more appealing in a featured banner than a standard one.
Hmm... You're more perceptive than you look.
If you understand that much, then talk about yourself.
About me?
Yes. Even a trivial story will do.
It's nothing more than a way to kill time until Hilde arrives.
In that case...
I began recounting everything that had happened so far to her.
How I met Asherah on the way home and ended up in Lavistar.
How I reunited with her in the heart of NOA and began the [Journey].
How I met Luna and Smile, and how Omega awakened.
...That's everything.
The [Journey], you say...
You go through all that trouble just to gain power?
A dream, eh.
I suppose only mortals can afford to devote their lives to such trivial reasons.
Oh ho... Is that so?
So, which one are you dating?
Hmph. Don't play dumb.
I've watched countless soap operas play out on television.
That example is way too extreme!
Everyone in the stories you just told me is a girl, isn't it?
You must be the type to get mixed up in trouble with women, like a certain someone I know.
I can't exactly deny that...!
You lack experience, yet already juggle so many. How precocious.
A love quadrangle... no, add the child when she's older, and that makes it a pentangle, doesn't it?
Surely the girl who came with you is the closest to you, isn't she?
Or perhaps this trip is a scandalous affair, with the two of you sneaking away behind your companions' backs?
Who knows? Perhaps you are the only one unaware of their feelings.
Watching girls fuss over an oblivious man has its own appeal.
*Sigh...* Such a shame that I don't have any popcorn or potato chips to go with this.
So all that boredom talk was a lie?
It is simply my last remaining hobby.
Mortal melodramas are the one thing that never grows dull.
A Voidborn?!
The moment the words left my mouth, a massive pillar of fire tore past beside me.
What?!
I was in the middle of a delightful conversation. You dare interrupt me?
Those who offend my mood must pay the price.
Ahaha! I will commend you for rushing in without fear!
Now then...
Struggle as much as you like.