Isekai Apocalypse Chapter 28

 

The powerful heroic unit "Isla, the Queen of All Bugs".

 

　After summoning her safely, Takt and the others relaxed their tense feelings somewhat and had their own discussion in the royal palace.

 

"It's been a long time, Isla. Or should I say hello? I didn't ask you for details earlier, but I will ask you right now. Is it true that you have memories of playing Eternal Nations with Takt-sama?”

 

A sharp gaze went from Atu to Isla.

 

　Although she is not ready for battle, she is a loyal vassal who waits so that she can move whenever something happens.

　Isla, who akin guard dog barking next to the Lord, smiles unsettlingly using her facial muscles that are different from humans.

 

“Oh my goodness, Atu, you're just getting ahead of yourself. You are so desperate to protect Takht-sama, aren't you? How cute, I'll pet you.”

 

Isla, who giggled in a good mood, moved her secondary arm dexterously and stroked Atu's head.

 

Atu jittered away to protect her messed up hair, and her cheeks puffed out as if to say she was uncomfortable, changing her cold expression while lowering her spirit

''Eei! Stop it! I mean, answer the question!

 

　

 

"How cold!. But I wonder if that's okay? By the way, the answer is yes. The time I spent playing with Master Tact and everything else is entrenched in my heart. Isn't that natural?”

 

　While stroking her head, Isla's gaze went to Tact.

　It's as if she is still Takt’s loyal servant.

　Even though it's a virtual world, the time spent with her created a loyalty of steel, which makes a big difference…

 

　Tact was impressed by the attitude.

At first, he thought that only Atu, who came to this world with him, remembers. However, according to Isla, the other heroes also remember him, and the time they spent together.

 

And they cherish the time they spent together, and even here in the world outside of the game, they still think of Takt as their king. A feeling of sentimentality, akin to meeting a long lost friend welled up in his heart.

 

However, since the heroic units of Myonogra have a very strong personality, they are more like bad friends that’s like to bicker with each other than longtime friends. ......

 

　Tact switches his mind from such other heroes with an extremely troublesome setting and personality, and first turns his eyes to Isla who came to himself in this way.

 

"Isla couldn't be summoned many times in the game, but it's still a hero I love. I mean, I love every heroic unit." Said Takt

 

"Basically, the only time I get called out is when your strategy of using Atu collapses."

 

“Of course! you have a skill structure that seals off Atu's abilities and has more combat power than Atu to begin with, so you're stuck with a role like that!　So, from the player’s point of view, Isla's usual operation is to chip away the opponent's national strength—

 

When it comes to the game, he talks fast. They talked about fond memories and bringing up memories from the good times.

Atu, who has had trimmed her messy hair, joined in, and spent some time talking about everything they had done in Eternal Nations.

But while such reminiscing is good, Isla remembers what she has to do first.

When the conversation had died down and Takht and Atu had caught their breath, she suggested the first thing they should do is to focus on the situation at hand.

 

" By the way, my Lord. It's about time - could you please tell me the situation. I'm lonely if I have nothing to do."

 

"Oh! That's right! I'm sorry, then I'll explain it right away."

 

It was impossible to know what those eyes - the insect’s eyes - were reflecting, but it was clear that she is confused.

This is probably the reason why even when they were talking about the game, she would occasionally look around as if wanting to check something.

 

The current royal palace was different from the Mynogura royal palace in the game, and the culture of the dark elves was making it more evident.

This unfamiliar scene is probably a bit uncomfortable for her as well.

 

　

　However, he must get her used to it quickly. With that in mind, Tact intended to spend as much time as possible with Isla and try to get her accustomed to his country as soon as possible.

 

"Please wait, Master Tact! I don't know if Isla will serve Master Tact yet, I think we need to investigate her for a while!"

 

"It's okay, Atu-chan. I won't take your tact. I know you very well."

 

"Mugya!"

 

(Takt POV)

　I wish I could get used to it sooner ...

　Heroes are basically very selfish. The same is true in the original setting, and troubles between heroes are often depicted in the various short stories.

　What I don't like is Atu who immediately ‘explode’ when she meets Isla. Fortunately, the Queen has been able to defend her dignity without regret.

　But, well, that's why Atu will explode even further ...

　I sighed at the difficulty to reins the heroes', before clapping my hands merrily to stop the further conflict.

 

　………

　......

　...

 

"I see, there was such a thing ..."

 

When Isla heard the whole situation from Tact, she let out a small squeal of surprise as she giggled. As the queen of bugs, she was both astonished and confused.

　

 

"Oh, honestly, I'm not sure about what has happened, but thanks to Atu, I managed to get by."

 

"That's right, I was able to do my best because Tact-sama was there. If I had come to this place alone, I would have taken my own life in despair."

 

"Atu ..."

"Tact-sama ..."

 

　Tact and Atu have entered their own world.

　Even Isla, who has vague memories of the Eternal Nations era, remembers that Tact was a big fan of the hero Atu.

 

　　　“Well, I think it's great that they get along very well, but if I'm always in this condition, I'm afraid that it will be a little uncomfortable…”

However, Isla is not concerned about that. She has her own things to do.

There was no denying about being under his control. The heroic unit Isla, Queen of all insects, only exists to carry out this purpose. Her power is for the Mynoghra, for the great leader Ira Tact.

　

 

"Anyway, I understand the strategy. The Lord wishes to build a peaceful country in this mysterious land. Even though I am a little lacking, I hope I can help  fulfill your ambition."

 

　Isla shows her loyalty to Tact by showing a reverent bow.

　Tact, who said it was okay if this was the case, ordered her to carry out a warmer strategy.

 

"Isla, I'll leave you to defend Mynoghra."

 

"Oh? Are you sure, my lord?"

 

Isla, tilted her and curiously to ask about the Lord's will.

 

She is still a newcomer, and she is also the first hero summoned in this world, which is not the game world- except for the special case of Atu.

 

“Is it okay for a hero with a lot of unknowns to be in a key position such as national defense?” She asked him.

 

　Of course, Isla herself will not use stupid means such as rebellion, but it seemed a bit hasty that Tact made that decision at this stage.

 

"I believe in you"

 

　She can't read his facial expression, and she is not sure about what Tact is thinking about her.

She, like Atu, recognizes Tact on his sickbed from the game.

Therefore, she also understands Tact's personality and preferences to some extent, and although she had a grasp of his behavior and philosophy. ......

It is not possible to say that she knows all of them.

 

　In Isla's eyes, Ira-Tact right now looked like a doll, painted in a pitch black.

   

            In any case, her thoughts immediately switch to the orders given to her.

　The reason why Isla was tasked with defending Mynoghra is simple.

She is not a combat hero.

 

　Of course, it will be possible if her level goes up and it becomes stronger by acquiring various skills such as level up bonuses.

However, her true value is in the skill "Mushi-san" that can secure infinite combat units and labor units, and her trait that increase the combat power of all insect units by +2.

Because of its global influence, it also strengthens the units of bugs outside of its own country, but basically there is no real disadvantage, since insect units rarely belong to a nation.

　

　Therefore, the basic strategy is to stay in your own country and boost your national power with labor bugs, and to produce combat bugs to boost your country's strength.

She was a hero who showed her true value in the defensive position, and there was a hero in Minogura who would show her true value in the offensive position.

 

“This Isla, is trembling with admiration at the trust I receive from my Lord, but then, our forces that will be dispatched to Fawn Kavn is .......”

 

"Ugh, I’ll be really lonely!"

 

A lone, dispirited girl.

If Isla, Queen of All Insects, is the hero of defense, then the hero of offense is The Sludge, Atu. Although her initial ability is weak, her ability to take away the opponent's ability is a vicious one.

 

Especially against barbarians who have relatively little combat ability, it's a very tasty situation because it can easily take away their abilities at low risk.

The barbarians have useful skills such as 《Monstrous Power》, 《Regenerative Power》, 《Field Activity》, etc., which, if acquired, will lead to an increase in her combat power.

Even in the unlikely event that Fawn Kavn betrayed them, her current strength would be enough to enable her to retreat back to the “Cursed World”.

 

　Since she and Tact are connected with telepathy, they can always talk to each other, and there is no problem with reporting, contacting, and consulting.

It can be said that it is natural to think of Atu as an ideal force to dispatch.

 

　However, how Tact and Atu feel about it is another story.

　It's a temporary farewell, even though they can talk telepathically.

Since Tact has a communication disorder, he depends on Atu in many aspects in the operation of the nation.

Her absence presents a huge challenge for him, as he has to order various people on his own, and on the other hand, Atu is required to operate in a mentally stressful environment, separated from his beloved Tact, which is too stressful for her.

 

For both of them, it's akin to a lion cub being thrown off a cliff.

But the ordeal is unavoidable.

This is where they must brave themselves. Takht made a decision for Atu and above all else for himself.

“I'll miss you too, Atu. But it's something I can only ask of you.”

Their gazes crossed and their thoughts overlapped. Even without telepathy, they understood each other's feelings very well. And while their feelings reached its peak, they ran to each other.

"Tact-sama!"

"Atu!"

 

A heated embrace was exchanged between the two of them.

That exchange could have been mistaken for a lover’s farewell, but they were quite serious.

There is a part of them that is worried about what to do.

What if something were to happen? If by any chance…. It was also an act to desperately stop their weak heart from trying to stop each other.

There is something uneasy about it.

It was mainly their anxiety about communication, but ...

 

While looking at the situation, Isla became somewhat anxious about whether it would be okay, but she tried to change her concern of that thought with her own mission.

 

"Fufufu, but I'm not good at it."

 

　While laughing happily, Isla was grateful for the miracle that created her. She was nothing more than a string of data in-game, but she had come to life this way.

　Like Atu, she doesn't know what happened to herself.

　But she fully understands what she should do.

‘By the will of the great Ira Takt. I hope that his new game will be enjoyable to the fullest ...’

　She intended to fulfill her raison d'etre with all her heart.

 

"Leave it to this Isla. Let's gather all the insects that fill the world, to answer the wishes of my Lord."

 

　What will this game look like?

　Isla had no idea how long this play by her Lord would last, but she decided to watch Tact's actions with the kindness of a mother.