One-way traffic

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Come to think of it, there was a beautiful girl with silver hair and purple eyes before... Could she be my destined one?

With that in mind, Natsuki Subaru nodded directly.

"Maybe this approach would work."

He seemed to have made up his mind, and immediately ran back.

"Hey! Hey you... never mind, I'll just call you bro!"

"What do you want to say again?"

"It's nothing serious. Did you see that silver-haired beauty just now? Let me make this clear beforehand: you already have such a cute twin-tailed beauty, so don't even think about getting involved with me!"

"...That's really the kind of stupid thing an entertainer would say."

The first one scratched his head in frustration and simply walked forward slowly.

Then, Subaru Natsuki, who had come along with him, saw it.

Standing on the street not far away, there was a beautiful girl in silver-white clothes chatting with a girl with light blue twin tails.

His eyes widened in delight.

"Found it...we finally found it!"

As if he had made up his mind, he ran quickly toward the silver-haired girl.

All of this was captured by Accelerator.

"very good."

That's it.

The number one esper in Academy City wore an expression that seemed almost joking.

"This is what they mean by 'casting a long line to catch a big fish,' isn't it...? Pretty interesting, isn't it?"

Chapter Thirty-Two: The Dragon Sword Saint

"Sorry to keep you waiting!"

"What are you talking about? I wasn't waiting for you at all."

"Ugh—! Those were really hurtful words, but it's alright. Um, you must be the beautiful girl who summoned me to this other world, right?"

"...The meaning is unclear. What exactly are you trying to say?"

"My name is Natsuki Subaru. Although we may not know each other's specific situation, I've thought about it for so long, and I'm sure that since we've met in places like this so many times, it must mean that we are connected by some kind of fate!"

"Wow, buddy, what you're saying sounds like the kind of stupid stuff a quack magician on the street would say."

"No, it's not me, little kitty! But, according to the usual pattern of light novel stories, there's always an extra character in the main group who's responsible for making sarcastic remarks. So it must be you, little kitty familiar!"

"What a strange name! Parker is my most important friend. Could you please not call him by such an odd name without my permission, sir?"

"Uh... I, I understand."

Things are getting increasingly strange.

Subaru Natsuki, a young man who was transported to this other world without any prior knowledge, thus joined the group of two girls and a cat familiar.

Hatsune Miku is known as Puck's cat familiar, and is a silver-haired fairy-like beauty who summons Puck.

And then there's Subaru Natsuki, who's always been with them.

This trio formed what Natsuki Subaru considered an essential team for his otherworldly adventures, with himself serving as its captain.

However, the two girls in the group had no interest in paying him any attention.

"Excuse me, are you Mr. Natsuki Subaru?"

Hatsune Miku looked at Subaru Natsuki and asked him politely.

This immediately ignited an irrepressible excitement within Natsuki Subaru.

"Yes! Miss, whatever problems you have, let me help you solve them! After all, we'll be working together from now on—"

"Excuse me, um, I wanted to ask, where did that white-haired, red-eyed person who was following you just now go?"

"Of course, no problem! The answer to that question is—uh…"

Natsuki Subaru froze on the spot.

The other person wasn't asking for his help at all; they were just curious about where Accelerator, who had been following him, had gone.

This incredibly cute girl didn't care about Subaru Natsuki at all; she just wanted to find out what happened to the white-haired guy.

Damn it…! In the end, all we wanted to ask about was that guy?!

Unwilling to accept defeat, Natsuki Subaru could only grit his teeth inwardly, but outwardly he could say and do nothing.

"I'm sorry then... Even I'm not quite sure where that guy went. He was right next to me just now, but after I caught up with him, he completely disappeared."

"I see, well... there's nothing we can do about it then. Honestly, that person still does the same thing even when they're in other places..."

Although she already knew the specifics of the situation, Hatsune Miku could only sigh helplessly.

The silver-haired beauty on the side looked at her with some surprise.

"Um, Miss Hatsune, aren't you worried about your companion?"

"How could I not worry? I'm so afraid he'll get lost in this city. Honestly, where has he gone...?"

“Oh? Miss, while it’s true that getting lost in this city is a worrying thing, I think there’s more to what Leah is trying to say.”

The elf Puck chimed in.

The silver-haired beauty spoke with some concern.

"That's right. Because, you see, there are many attacks like the one we just saw in this city. Although the Knights are patrolling around, if something like that happens in places where no one can see it..."

Hatsune Miku blinked; she finally understood what the silver-haired girl was trying to say.

She was worried that Accelerator might encounter the same thugs in the city as he had just been, and then get beaten up by them like Subaru Natsuki.

"Pfft-!"

"Eh? Hatsune Miku...?"

"Um, I'm sorry... it's just that what you said made me laugh a little...!"

The world-class idol girl gently wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes and smiled.

"Don't worry about him. Although people might worry about him getting lost, there's absolutely no need to worry about him being attacked!"

"Huh? Why is that...?"

"Because there's absolutely no need to worry!"

"Hmm, even if you put it that way, I still don't quite understand."

The two girls and Parker chatted casually in front of them.

Natsuki Subaru, who was following behind them, hadn't been able to get a word in after the initial question.

"Whoa—! What's going on? I've come to another world, and there are two beautiful girls like these in front of me, and yet I can't do anything? How spineless of me!"

Natsuki Subaru kept trying to interject, but unfortunately, the two girls were like best friends who had known each other for a long time, chatting and laughing all the time, so there was no need for him to interrupt.

"By the way, what is your name, miss?"

"Um, well, about me—"

"Lia is Lia! Emilia, that's her name!"

"Parker!"

"Haha, it's okay, right, Lia? Anyway, Hatsune Miku is such a kind person, I don't think it's a problem to tell her my name, right? Besides, she's already told you her name, it would be too much to keep chatting without revealing her name, wouldn't it?"

"But, but what about my situation..."

Hatsune Miku blinked and chuckled softly.

She held the girl's hand tightly.

"No problem, Miss Emilia—may I call you that?"

"Huh? Ah... no problem."

"Although it's only our first meeting, I genuinely feel that Miss Emilia is a very kind girl, and I love making friends with people like that the most!"

"Friends?...Me? Really?"

"No problem at all. Someone with a personality like Accelerator can get along with me so well, so it'll be even easier for Emilia!"

"Okay, okay, thank you, Hatsune Miku-san...!"

"Hehe~ Come to think of it, Miss Emilia is quite shy, isn't she? So cute!"

"Isn't that right! My daughter is the cutest elf girl in the world—!"

"Seriously, Parker—!!"

The two girls had only met for a short time, yet they got along very well together.

then.

"...Can anyone tell me, what is the purpose of my existence?"

This was the voice of Natsuki Subaru, who was following behind the two girls and couldn't get a word in edgewise.

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Accelerator left the group.

He walked alone in another direction. Although the system's task prompt was on Subaru Natsuki, no one had said that there was only one prompt.

All he needed to know was who Natsuki Subaru would be with next and what he planned to do.

Accelerator is still unclear about the mechanism for completing the mission, and he doesn't even know what the mission he needs to do is. He can only try to figure it out on his own.

This is really troublesome.

"I thought the messy and chaotic things in the dark organization were troublesome enough, but it seems that things here are going to be even more annoying. It's really infuriating."

The first one began to mutter in dissatisfaction.

Let's investigate further.

As he looked around, a series of crisp footsteps approached him.

Even on this bustling street, the sound stood out remarkably.

"Excuse me, sir."

It was a very appropriate voice, a male voice that made people feel comfortable and safe.

The first person turned around and looked at the shadow walking directly towards him from behind.

A young man who was slightly taller than himself.

Short red hair, white uniform, and a gold and black belt.

Even her sea-blue eyes appeared incredibly clear.

He looks just like the Grand Master of a knightly order.

He walked slowly towards One-Way Street.