Chapter 293 – #65_Return

#291

One.
To compare the sensation of moving through a portal, it can be compared to when motion sickness occurs on an airplane that is rattled by turbulence.
Siu can survive a crashing plane if he stays alert, but he can’t stand the feeling of dizziness as soon as he crosses the door.

“OMG….”

At the same time as the music came out, Elroa carefully patted Siwoo on the back.

“Siwoo, are you okay?”
“This… I really can’t get used to it.”
“They say that the higher the magic response, the more dizzy you feel.”
“Master, are you completely fine?”
“Huh, it’s not loose enough to look bad in front of a disciple.”

Eloah took her hand and stood up.
Compared to the strength she possesses, her hands are very soft.
As she raises her head and examines her surroundings, she sees a scene she has seen before.

The lounge of the Immigration Office.
It is a platform that connects the door and allows you to go back and forth between this world and Gehenna.

Is this your second time coming?
I thought I’d never see her again.
As she breathed in a new feeling, she smelled the peculiar smell of Gehenna, which she had been smelling so badly for five years.
There is no soot or fine dust, and the cool air is lightly humid as if it is drizzling.
When I came to my senses a little more, I stopped what I was doing and felt the eyes of the witches staring at me.

It’s very burdensome.

I would have thought so if she was just looking at her, but everyone is covering her mouth with a fan or the back of her hand, and her eyes are wide open.
Well, if Duke Tiphareth, a famous figure, showed up at the immigration office with a certain man, he would have reacted like that.

“… Shall we move quickly?”
“I guess that would be nice.”

With her bitter smile on her face, Elroa and Siu headed for the exit of the immigration office.
So, the unfolding scenery that I do not miss very much.

Cargo ships coming in and out of the port when you pass through the huge gate that extends over the coastline.
As expected, men in raincoats are busy carrying cargo through the scattered fog.
Anyone can see that it was quite a sight to see a container magically unloaded from a cargo ship built in modern times, and the goods in it moved back to the wagon.

“Do it quickly! You slugs!”

Meanwhile, the manager’s sharp whip swung behind the slaves who were carrying their luggage almost in their underwear.

Seeing that brings back old memories.
Amelia intervened and stopped her from killing her slave.
Indeed, all those slaves are death row inmates who were sent to Gehenna under the agreement of each country…
It may be that most countries have a neat punishment system as they do not sentence the death penalty for a few things.
This is because there were many cases in which advanced countries sentenced people to death without carrying out the death penalty and only forced them to pay taxes.

“I have to meet the immigration officer for a while. Would you like to look around?”
“All right. Please come to work comfortably.”
“If an unknown witch calls out to her, don’t follow her recklessly. And don’t snack too much. I’m going to cook to celebrate my return to Gehenna.”

As usual, Siu crossed the middle of the dock after making a promise with Eloah with his little finger.

Unexpectedly, I did not receive as much interest as I did at immigration.
He only glanced at the large object Shiu carried on his back – a red branch wrapped around a black ribbon.

Well, it was Larisa who defeated Siu, and Fyodor, who became a mackerel, was like that, and ‘smugglers’ prefer comfortable and practical clothes of the present world.
Siwoo’s current outfit doesn’t feel out of place in Border Town, and he even wears an eyepatch, so he might look more like someone who works there.

“It’s still here….”

It’s like the smugglers gathering together to smoke cigarettes.
It’s like the houses in the distance with paneled roofs huddled together.
It’s like catching traders who got into a fight while bargaining at the reception desk.
The same is true of the witch who walks on her way with her chin held high.

“Uh? That.”

In the distance, I caught a glimpse of the cloud mushroom village that Sharon had destroyed by growing acorns all at once.
I almost stayed overnight with Amelia at Sofia’s villa over there.
The lying snake shelter where Larissa and her gang tried to kidnap Amelia is also in business far away…
When the story of escaping from Gehenna came to mind, my heart became complicated for some reason.

Since he was born with the type to focus only on the present, he did not think much about Gehenna while he was in the present world.
Looking back though, it was a pretty tough day.

Aside from not being comfortable with food, clothing, and shelter, the biggest psychological stress was that you could lose your life if you went against your heart.
5 years.
It wasn’t even Gehenna where I personally chose the time when I should shine the most during my youth, but I had to endure it with evil.

Is that all?
It was Amelia’s bullying that made Siwoo suffer for five years.
Until Amelia changed in her later years, she was a boss who would lash out whenever she saw her.
So, if only very bad feelings remain intact….
That’s not it either

Amelia’s capriciousness, which I didn’t understand at all at the time, may have been because I realized that her emotional expression was her inexperience.

“Is the yakitori restaurant lady doing well?”

The lady who organized the 2+1 event.
She told me not to eat snacks, so Siu walked through the narrow alleys to see if she was well.

-Puck!

Perhaps because she was careless for a moment, someone tapped her on the shoulder.
However, this alley with all kinds of boxes was too narrow for two people to pass comfortably.

“Where do you leave her eyes, bitch.”

According to the traffic law, a head-on collision would be the fault of both sides, but the other person’s abusive language came right out without hesitation.
Siwoo looked at the opponent’s face.
Four hundred eyes shining white like those of a drug addict.
The scars and shaved skinheads diagonally across the center of the face.
And, at first glance, he was a slave with rugged muscles no less than that of Siu, the spiritual doper.

“Oh, sorry.”

In the past, he was a backstreet bully that would make you shudder even if you met his eyes, but now he is a funny opponent.
Even if you don’t use magic, you can knock it down without much difficulty.

“Look at this bastard?”

However, as if Siwoo’s calm reaction seemed like a provocation, the bully slave twisted his lips and tried to grab Siwoo by the collar.

He didn’t really want to grapple….
Still, it was time to respond, thinking that I would not die even if I plunged down on the muddy water like this.

“Hey! Jack! Don’t be lazy and come quickly!”

A voice came, presumably that of a slave manager.
The man called Jack said a word while glaring at Siwoo as if he would kill him.

“I remembered your face.”

Then, without hesitation, he exits the alley.

“What is that asshole?”

It’s a pretty ridiculous threat.
It’s unlikely we’ll ever see each other again.
Even if we meet again and attack, it is an enemy threat that can be laughed off while yawning.

“I feel at ease.”

I hope other achievements and homunculus are like this.
Siwoo looked around the inside of the town moderately and joined Eloa after finishing his errands.
I didn’t bother to mention the dispute with Yangachi.

2.
The delayed entry into Gehenna until Siu shielded the distortion field with a ribbon.
She wasn’t sure how long it would take, so she didn’t tell either her family or Sharon.
I think I can wait in vain or make a fuss.

So, as soon as the shielding ceremony was completed, it was a sudden visit, but what is this?
The timing wasn’t great.

“Master, the portal is under maintenance.”
“Inspection?”

At best, I zigzag up the cliff road and climbed the stairs to Border Town’s platform.
Unfortunately, it is said that the regular inspection will end tomorrow afternoon.
The receptionist even lamented, “It’s been a long time since I’ve been there,” And told me about a few decent places to stay.

She said she would give it to me cheaply if I said it came in her name.
Maybe get a rebate from the accommodations?

“Yes, shall we arrange a wagon?”
“Is there even such a thing? Let’s book a nearby accommodation. Ah, if there is an urgent situation, I’ll go right away…. I want to look around a bit more.”
“Well, I guess that will be fine.”

If it’s urgent, it’s enough to run hard without arranging a wagon.
However, there was nothing urgent about ignoring Master’s request to look around a bit.
Although she didn’t show off too much, Elroa was still in a position to soothe the aftereffects of the excessive fight that day.

The two of them headed to the largest inn in the area, the Lying Snake Shelter, in the drizzling rain.
Even though it’s the largest accommodation in the neighborhood, it’s not a place with good memories, so I wanted to avoid it…
The receptionist’s business was disappointing, and there were no seats at other inns.
It was still a successful Border Town lodging village.

“There must be a lot of portals left, probably because the taste has gone.”
“I heard a few things from the Immigration Officer. Many witches have recently returned to Gehenna to escape the turmoil of this world.”
“Somehow strangely, there are many witches….”

It’s been a long time since I’ve seen an inn, but the exterior is still the same.
A three-story building with a brick frame and wooden interior.
The first floor is a bar selling alcohol and food, and from the second floor, it is provided as accommodation.

“I’m only here…. It wasn’t such a nice place as I remember.”
“Don’t worry. When I was hunting for a while, it was common to be homeless. Where is there a bed?”

As it was a place I don’t have very fond memories of, I lingered and opened the creaking wooden door and entered.
Loud noise overflowed as if the speaker volume was turned up sharply while watching a movie.
The cigarette smoke and the smell of alcohol that is so thick that it makes you dizzy is a bonus.

“Are you going to die all night?”
“Either Nam is dead or not. When did you pay for my death?”

You can also see the gamblers who are naturally involved in the drinking table having a subtle war of nerves.

“Heh heh, it’s the end of the world.”
“If this happens, it will be difficult to bring in alcohol again.”
“Who brings in halfway drinks like Dom Perignon these days?”
“I hear there’s a new bar in Lenormand Town?”

In Border Town, there are also merchants who seriously clashed with the ‘canards’ that replace the role of newspapers.

“Try this! It is a very sweet and delicious tropical fruit!”

There is also a boy with a bunch of pineapples hanging around his waist and offering customers a slice.
… I think I’ve seen the last one a lot.

Anyway, it was the same as when I came before.
The difference from before is that five or six witches are sitting in a corner of the bar, one by one.
At this level of noise, you might notice or get angry, but everyone is doing their job without even paying attention to the surroundings.

Apparently, there are many witches in Gehenna.
If only people could enter such a shabby (by witch standard) inn.

“… Oh.”

However, the moment Siu and Tipharet entered, the situation changed completely.
Unlike ordinary citizens who just glanced at Eloa without much interest, the eyes of the witch sitting in the seat were all focused on Siu and Tiphareth.

There was no longer a hint of boredom or annoyance.
Instead, surprise, curiosity, and inquiring spirit come out boldly.
It was like a sasaeng fan discovering an idol who is fantasizing in private.

“Never mind. Aren’t I by your side?”
“Yes, what. I don’t really care.”

Eloa gently caressed Siwoo’s back.
Eloa, who gave the money to the innkeeper, paid for her one night’s lodging, including her breakfast, and went up to the second floor room with Siu.

The witches followed the two of them upstairs with their eyes.
The witches who had been sitting separately rose from their seats and began to gather quietly.
I couldn’t help but discuss this confusing situation.

“My, what did I just see?”
“The witch was the Duke of Tipperette, and next to her is that famous male witch?”
“Did you two come to the inn?”
“Looks like you only booked one room.”
“Oh my gosh, can you?”

The witches chatted for a long time to interpret the unbelievable sight even after seeing it with their own eyes.