Ame no Hi no Iris Vol 1 Chapter 2.09
Day Seventy-Three
In the gray world that lost all color, I go back and forth in the construction site as usual. The waste materials acc.u.mulated in the gut are slowly moved to the intestines, and are then digested.
The rain is getting heavier. The vision on my right side is especially blurry, and vertical bars were present in the surrounding scenery. The noise of the pouring rain troubled me, as usual, causing me to be unable to hear the voices of the others clearly. Even so, the angry roars of the inspectors could still be heard.
Apart from that, theres another thing that Im rather conscious of.
—clank.
When I moved the waste materials, the noise rang again.
—clank, clank.
The noise rang in my skull. Its like a small rock is b.u.mping on the interior of my skull.
The noise emerged after I had this body, and it might just be caused by the incident when I rammed into the mirror. Though it decreased for awhile, it seems that it became rather rhythmic now. Even when I turn my neck, the clear noise would be heard.
What on earth is that noise— I pondered on the question when I moved about.
Actually, it wouldnt even trouble me when compared with the rain, just that it would cause a clanking noise. Probably its just a loose screw or nut.
I walked forward in the clanking noise, and I couldnt help but feel that Im just like a toy that would give out noise whenever I walk.
After the work ended for the day, its finally time for reading again.
"On that silent night, Flo Snow left the castle of the demon G.o.d. ...... to be continued."
I finished the sixth volume of Third-Rate Demon G.o.d Visa Darke. Theres just two volumes left.
After about three months, Darke finally returned. However, he wouldnt answer whenever Flo asked him where he went. While Flo was relieved by his return, she was hurt because of his silence. Hence, she ran away from home at the end of the sixth volume. Thats because she felt that she was a presence unneeded by Darke.
"Hmmmm!"
Lilith moaned, as if she couldnt take it anymore. Then, she shouted loudly: "Disqualified!"
"What?" I looked up from the book.
"Flo is already so troubled! Darke actually didnt explain anything, hes not qualified to be a master!"
Lilith protested furiously. Its rare that she would get so agitated.
"Darke is really strange recently. Hes probably obsessed with his new tools, forgetting about the ones that he owned."
Lilith stared at me as though shes asking for my opinion.
I believe in Darke, and dont agree with her. So I rebuked her a bit.
"Theres no such thing. See, it says so right here." I flipped through the pages, "The Demon G.o.d glanced at the white ring. However, he didnt say anything— thats the proof that Darke noticed Flos troubles."
"Then why didnt he say anything?" Lilith bit her lips in disagreement.
"Its because Darke is worried of her. Darke respected Flos feelings and honor, so hes just watching over her."
"Hmm...... But I dont think so......"
Lilith seems to think for Flo a lot recently. Thats why my thoughts differ from hers because I believe in Darke.
Volkov did not speak. He silently gazed at Lilith without saying anything.
The start of the seventh volume is even worse.
How could this......!
I was taken aback as well.
After Flo Snow ran away from home, Darke did not look for her, but made a new ring with his magic!
"Satisfied, Darke lifted his new ring and observed it. Its a pristine white ring that gathered the beauty of all the silver in the world on a single point."
"Enough, enough enough enough!"
Lilith started to shout angrily like a mooing cow[1]
"I- I- Isnt that too stupid!? Why didnt Darke go look for Flo!? And he even made a new ring, the devil! Inhumane!"
"I- I- Its the same even if you tell meeeeee!"
Lilith caught hold of my neck and started to shake me. The clanking noise rang again in my skull.
"Darke must have some plaaaaaaaaaaans!"
Though I said that, but I have no idea what Darke is thinking about this time.
Why would Darke make a new ring at this time? Fixing broken tools is is job, but he didnt fix them this time, but made a new one. Also, he didnt even try to search for Flo......
Not hiding her displeased feelings, Lilith continued to press me on: "Continue, continue!"
I felt anxious about the next part of the story as well, so I continued to read.
"At that time, Flo Snow who left home- reached- a- place- far- away...... from—"
At this moment, I stopped. "...... Iris?" "Mnn?" They emitted sounds of confusion at the same time.
—this is bad.
Its pouring. Like a road with large amounts of traffic, the white lines interweaved on the words, preventing me from continuing to read.
I calmly adjusted my focus of my pupil settings. However, the reason of the situation is not because my vision is unfocused, but that my vision is blocked, so I cannot se anything at all.
"Hey, Iris, whats with you?" Lilith used her fingers to lightly touch my arm.
"No...... Im okay."
I focused my attention on the book again.
The situation improved. The flow decreased.
"At that time, Flo Snow who left home reached a place far away from the castle of the demon G.o.d, near the river of the demon world. Usually, it would be the time that shes talking to Darke at home......"
The rain was still pouring.
The monochrome view that was like an old movie was cut into a few parts.
I didnt mention the rain to anyone.
Not to Lilith, not to Volkov.
I like the small book club meeting.
Liking the Lilith who urges me to continue reading with her eyes sparkling.
Liking the Volkov whos listening silently with antic.i.p.ation written on his face.
I like the time that flows gently and silently like this very much.
"Alone, Flo felt so lonely that she wanted to cry. The memories that surfaced in her mind were all about Darke......"
In the splattering rain, I continued to read.
The rain probably wouldnt stop now.
I would probably lose my sight in the near future.
Then, G.o.d, I wish to you. This is a prayer that I bet my life on.
Just give me a little more time.
Please dont take my vision before the gentle book club meetings end.
Note
Jump up↑ In j.a.panese, enough= mou, similar to mooing sound.