The Abysmal Territory

[56]

The Abysmal Bane Party ended their celebration for their first mission.

Teiko walks out to see the starry night.

We made great progress, I hope that it will continue. But I still need to get stronger, even stronger than Saki since the other Demigods will surely have or even have a greater power compared to her. Teiko thought.

“Hey, Teiko. What are you doing here?” Silica asked.

“Oh, Silica. You’re also still awake?” Teiko asked.

“Yup, I’ll be sleeping soon. I just saw you walking here so I thought I would talk with you,” Silica replied.

“Oh, sorry for disturbing your sleep,” Teiko said.

“It’s fine, I also want to talk about something with you,” Silica said.

The two sit down on a nearby rock.

“What do you want to say?” Teiko asked.

“Is there something going on between you and Akeiko?” Silica asked.

Teiko was shocked. He said, “What? Why did you ask something like that? Do we look like we have something between us?”

“No, I can’t determine if there is indeed something going on. That’s why I’m asking,” Silica said.

Wow, I can’t believe that she can do something like that with a straight face. Teiko thought.

“There’s nothing going on between me and Akeiko,” Teiko asid.

“Then,” Silica said.

“Then, what?” Teiko asked.

“Then, let me use this time to confess my feelings to you!” Silica exclaimed.

Teiko became flustered. He said, “Wait, what?”

“Do you want me to repeat it? It’s embarrassing but, yeah, even with just a little time we’ve been together, I’ve loved you already,” Silica said.

“What?!” a voice from afar shouted.

“A-akeiko? You’re listening?” Silica asked.

Akeiko walked out from a bush where she was hiding.

“No, I just overheard that you’re talking while I’m walking back to the tent,” Akeiko said.

It’s an obvious lie, you can come from a bush. And this is a very wrong timing. Teiko thought.

“Did you hear everything, Akeiko?” Silica asked.

“No, but here’s what I’m about to say. Teiko! I’m also in love with you!” Akeiko exclaimed.

Akeiko runs back to the tent after speaking.

Silica laughs. She said, “Guess, I’m not the only one holding myself back. Anyway, what will you do, Teiko? You got two confessions in just a single day.”

Okay, this is not normal, right? This is my first time being in this situation, well the majority of people won’t even experience something like this. Teiko thought.

“Ahem! First of all, I want Akeiko to also hear this, so can you please not hide yourself there?” Teiko said.

Akeiko comes out and sits beside Silica.

“I thought you really went back to the tent,” Silica said.

“As if I’ll not wait for Teiko’s response,” Akeiko said.

“So we’re love rivals, right?” Silica said.

“Sorry about this, Silica,” Akeiko said.

“It’s fine, I’m also aware that you love Teiko,” Silica said.

“Then, why did you confess?” Akeiko asked.

“And You? Why didn't you do it?” Silica asked.

“Enough of that, the two of you,” Teiko said.

“So, who’s you gonna pick?” Akeiko asked.

“Isn’t it obvious?” Teiko asked.

“What’s obvious?!” Silica exclaimed.

Teiko took a deep breath. He said, “I’m not picking on any of you, I’m more focused on becoming a Hero than anything in this world. Maybe after defeating the evil beings in this world, I’ll consider that part of my life.”

Akeiko and Silica laugh.

“What’s funny?” Teiko asked.

“Well, we somewhat expected you to say something like that,” Silica said.

“But it's still better not to say anything about our feelings, right, Silica?” Akeiko said.

“I see. I’ll let the two of you love me if you like, but as I say, I cannot return those feelings,” Teiko said.

“Can you hear yourself, Teiko? You sound like an evil person letting others serve you and treating them like nothing,” Silica said.

“Eh? Did I sound like that? Then you’re both forbidden to love me, that will be our first rule in the Abysmal Bane,” Teiko said.

“As if that feeling is easy to change. Anyway, no matter what you say and whoever my rival is, I’ll make you fall in love with me!” Akeiko said.

“That’s very aggressive, Akeiko. But even though you’re more powerful than me doesn’t mean you’re gonna win against me when it comes to making Teiko fall in love,” Silica said.

“What did you say?!” Akeiko exclaimed.

“Hey, the two of you. Stop already,” Teiko shouted.

Silica and Akeiko laughed again.

“Don’t worry, Teiko. We also love each other so we wouldn’t hurt each other,” Silica said.

“Yup! May the best girl win,” Akeiko said.

“With this, you’re not allowed to neglect our feelings,” Silica said.

“We know that you’re very dense when it comes to these kinds of things but since we both confess our feelings, your denseness should somewhat be cured,” Akeiko said.

“Am I really dense? And if I really am, can both of you confessing can really cure it?” Teiko asked.

“No more information! Figure it out for yourself,” Silica said.

“Let’s go to sleep, Silica,” Akeiko said.

“Yup, let’s go!” Silica replied.

The two girls walk towards the tent and then sleep.

That’s very awkward. But considering they already had those feelings before, I’m really dense. If they both fall in love with me, does that mean that Taiya is wrong and I’m really a handsome guy? Teiko thought.

“Ohhh, someone is very happy about what happened,” Saki said.

“What?! You’re also eavesdropping?” Teiko asked.

“Of course, I wouldn't let something like this pass my radar,” Saki said.

“Wait, are you also secretly in love with me?” Teiko asked.

“What?! Stupid! Stupid! Stupid Teiko-nii! As if a demigod would fall in love with a mortal like you! Did getting confessed twice in a day make your head go big?” Saki said.

“I’m just kidding, alright? Why are you blushing?” Teiko asked.

“It’s because you’re making fun of me!” Saki said.