Chapter 176: A Stolen Bike (2)

I closed the gate and was a little out of breath. The pain in my chest wasn’t because I was pushing the wheelchaired Celseus in a hurry. It was because I felt guilty.

「Wasn’t John Dae crying a little? Poor guy. 」

I nodded while agreeing with Celseus’ words.

「Listen, Seiya. It’s not right being a thief. 」

While saying something as obvious as teaching a kindergarten kid, I looked at Seiya while he rode the motorcycle…and my heart fluttered when I noticed it. Ah, wow…! It suited him so well…!

Although we had been together for a long time, this was the first time I had seen his Rider Style. I felt apologetic since I stopped caring about John Dae. Hmm. But, in this case, the image of an Earth Warrior wearing a cloak didn’t exactly match the Rider Style.

「I think it would be even cooler if you wore modern clothing! 」

「What are you talking about? I don’t care about how I look. 」

Seiya got off the motorcycle and put his hands on the leather seat.

「A motorcycle will be my means of transportation when I go to new places in the future. Colt’s car isn’t bad, but I feel safer if I drive the vehicle myself. 」

「Is that the reason why you stole it? 」

「Don’t say it like that. I just borrowed it. I’ll use this motorcycle as a model to build my own motorcycle. 」

「How can you manufacture a motorcycle in the first place…Ah, don’t tell me that you’ll do a motorcycle synthesis!? 」

「I was able to make guns. So it’s probably possible. Of course, I have to gather the right materials. 」

Suddenly, Celseus muttered to himself.

「A motorcycle? A car would be more convenient. 」

The wheelchaired Celseus, who was basically forced to stay still, was moaning. Seiya responded as he heard Celseus’ voice.

「Motorcycles have a smaller turning radius than cars, which gives them an advantage in battle. Besides, I can even transport you people on a motorcycle. 」

「Eh…!? 」

I exclaimed in shock. Wait, could I also ride Seiya’s motorcycle?

I tried to imagine myself riding on Seiya’s back.

…The warmth of Seiya’s back…I could even press my chest against his back…!

「Whoa! No way! How can I imagine it! But it will be amazing! A motorcycle is an amazing idea! It’s so much better than a car! Whoa! 」

「…You’re such a disgusting goddess. 」

My mood felt so bright that I didn’t care about Celseus’ hateful words. On the other hand, Celseus looked nervous and asked Seiya.

「Ah, excuse me…Mister Seiya. Since we’ve come to the Underworld, which is safe, can you release me from this position? 」

「 “Safe”, you say…」

Seiya said that and remained silent afterwards. Hmm? There was no danger in the Underworld, right?

As Celseus and I thought curiously about it, Seiya finally gave a small nod.

「Okay. I’ll cancel the Stand Alone. 」

After thinking about it for some reason, Seiya finally released his skill. Celseus let out a roar of joy.

「Wowwwwwwwwwwww!! Freedommmmmmmmmm!! 」

And like that, Celseus rushed to Uno’s mansion first. Hey, he looked like a child!

However, the feeling of freedom was probably too strong since his freedom was usually so rigidly restricted.

Seiya said as he pushed his motorcycle in the direction that Celseus was heading.

「For now, we’re heading to Uno’s residence as well. 」

「Are you going to do the motorcycle synthesis then? 」

「That’s right. At the same time, I would like to train with the people of the Underworld in anticipation of the battle against Leon. 」

「Huh? Battle against Leon? Tarmine is going to form an alliance with the Principality of Galvano, right? And we’re going to Tarmine with John Dae on peaceful terms…」

「I’m only hearing half the story. I don’t think that peaceful ideas like alliances will work in this twisted world. I must always prepare for a battle with a powerful enemy. 」

Seiya clearly told me so.

…According to John Dae, Queen Carmilla seemed to expect us to bring a change to the turbulent Exfolia. Indeed, there would definitely be a change if this hero arrives on Tarmine. However, it seemed like it would be completely different from the peaceful resolution that Queen Carmilla had hoped for, and I felt intense anxiety.

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