Chapter 165: Research and Training (2)

「So…Sorry…Seiya. But I was making a cake… 」

Seiya stopped by the kitchen, took Celseus by force, and then headed for a meadow, a short distance away from Uno’s house. Seiya set a handmade target on a thick trunk of a large tree, and then, he walked straight to us. He handed guns to Celseus and me!

「Se…Seiya!? Maybe, this is, in other words…!! 」

「Yeah. This is not a sword, so you can handle a gun, right Celseus? You just need to aim at the target and pull the trigger.」

「I…I think so, yes…! 」

I got nervous at the sight of a weapon that could kill people. Bu…But, I could play an active role with this gun! I could finally help Seiya in a meaningful way! Great!

「Okay then, I’ll try to shoot the target! 」

「Wait. Celseus first…The gun is loaded with bullets. Aim and shoot at the target.」

「O…Okay. 」

After looking at the gun for a short moment, Celseus held it with both hands and pointed it towards the target. The distance between Celseus and the large tree was probably five meters away.

「It’s my first time holding a gun… 」

Oh my. This looked like a summer pastime.

Then, Celseus unexpectedly pulled the trigger without hesitation. A dry sound echoed, and Celseus and I were a little surprised. Celseus, who successfully hit the target, shouted with a jubilant voice.

「I…I hit the target!! I did it, Seiya!! 」

「Oh. You did great. 」

What a rare sight. It was an honor for Celseus to receive Seiya’s praise. Celseus didn’t hit the middle of the target, but he managed to shoot the edge.

「You actually did it, Celseus!! 」

「Wahahahah!! Did you see my skill!? It’s all thanks to my expertise!!」

Perhaps he had a sense in using guns. However, it seemed that Seiya was pleased, but with a very different reason.

「That’s a synthetic gun. I was worried that I might get seriously injured due to an outburst, so I let Celseus try it first…I am glad that you managed to fire it safely in the end.」

「Seiya, how could you be so heartless!? 」

「Well then, the shooting test is over. Let’s move a little further away from the target.」

We then stood ten meters away from the target. The target seemed quite small from the distance, and I felt much farther away than before.

「Lista. Shoot it. 」

「Ye…Yes! Okay! 」

I felt nervous as I pulled the trigger. And…

*bang*

「…You need to have more vigor. 」

The gunshot sound echoed at the same time as Celseus’ words. A second later, I opened my eyes, which I closed tightly.

「What… 」

I looked at the target, but there wasn’t any bullet hole in it. Celseus laughed.

「Ahahah. Lista. You closed your eyes, didn’t you? That’s not the way you do it.」

「Hmm…But where did the bullet go? 」

When I glanced at Seiya, he pointed to Celseus silently. I got astounded when I stared at Celseus’ face.

…There was a red spot on Celseus’ forehead. Seeing our gaze, Celseus put his hand on his forehead. He saw blood on his hand palm and screamed high.

「Gyahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!! Why did you shoot at me!?」

「I…I’m sorry!! 」

「Don’t you dare say “I’m sorry”!! I would be dead by now if I was a human, did you know that!? Ahhhhhhhhhh, it’s getting more and more painfulllllllllllllllllllll!!」

「I…I…I will cure you immediately!! 」

Seiya was calmly analyzing the situation with his arms crossed while Celseus made a fuss.

「Quite strange. Even though she shot at the front target, huh…How on earth did the bullet fly backwards?」

「Just heal me fastttttttttttttt!!」

「I’m doing it right now!! 」

I poured my healing magic on Celseus’ forehead. A bullet popped out from his forehead, and the open wound gradually closed. I felt quite relieved. Then, Seiya casually told me the following words.

「Lista, you won’t practice with guns from now on.」

「You…You always put me aside after I did something you dislike…! It seems that I got your abrupt notification this time as well…!」

However, it could not be helped since it was my fault. As always, I dropped my shoulders in disappointment.

「Too bad… 」

「You idiot!! I am the one who’s in pain!! You damn nōkon* goddess!!」

I couldn’t argue with Celseus, since I was the one who shot him in the head. Seiya took the gun from me and put it back in his pocket.

「That’s enough. The gun practice is over. Let’s move on to the original training.」

Argh!? I forgot!! Seiya was probably going to train with someone from the Underworld!!

…What kind of humiliation would I receive this time? I became increasingly depressed when I kept thinking about it. Celseus turned to me with a face that said, “Serves you right”.

「Ahah, well, do your best, ‘kay. 」

「Ugh…Why do I always have to contribute to someone else’s affair…!」

Nonetheless, Seiya stared at Celseus with sharp eyes.

「Lista won’t be the one humiliated this time. Celseus…It’s your turn.」

「No…No…No…No…No way!! 」

「YES!!** 」

Contrary to the stunned-looking Celseus, I rejoiced as I made a guts pose***. Celseus struggled to accept his fate.

「No, no, no! Lista is definitely more suitable for it! She is a top goddess after all!」

「Don’t treat me as a top goddess just for occasions like this! And you know what? I became a top goddess because I summoned Seiya in the first place! I enjoy the status of that rank thanks to Seiya’s achievements! It’s just that! I never did anything too special! I just stand beside Seiya as a mere figurine…I’m sad to describe it that way, but it’s the truth!」

「Both of you are too noisy. Anyway, Celseus. This training is more convenient for you.」

「Ah…My head hurts severely. I’m sure that I feel this way because I was shot…I want to sleep quietly in my room…」

「I completely healed you! 」

「Don’t lie, Celseus. Let’s go. 」

「Hiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii…! 」

Seiya grabbed the neck of a reluctant Celseus as if he were a cat, and dragged him out.

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*ノーコン (nōkon). Meaning someone who behaves out of control.

**イエスッ (iesu/yes). Lista spoke in English.

***ガッツポーズ (Gattsupōzu). A phrase that Japanese people use to a triumphant raising of fist or fists, similar to a Victory Pose.

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