The Nameless Crown
Chapter 32 - He, The Key Bearer of Alignma II
On the other hand Ash is still calm and not surprised by the sudden changes that are happening around him. He felt that such a thing would definitely happen considering that the world he now lived in was no longer the real world.
However, his feelings when meeting Nardhal [Women] made him a little uncomfortable.
I don't know what's really going on here, but just looking at it makes me a little dizzy.
In contrast to her male form, the figure she was currently showing Ash was just a long-haired little girl in simple clothes.
Although the color of his entire body was pale, Ash did not react at all strangely, very reversed by Liltih's irritated reaction.
“I'm sure you'll want to say something, right?”
Nardhal [Women] were smiling, not like an ignorant smile or having a certain intention. It was a sincere smile that he gave to Ash. With sparkling eyes and wide-eyed pupils, her existence was not a sign of a mysterious figure but rather of a harmless little girl.
“It turns out you want to use it-I can't believe-Take”nya” this time-Meleset”
“So? Thank goodness that the disaster you predicted would not happen, but the way you speak a little ... eumm, how do I say it?”
“This is a program-I can't-Disregard it for granted-Especially at this time-My figure was given an important Mission-task”
“It looks free, doesn't it? So can you get straight to the point? Or not my female counterpart next door will be completely out of control.”
Nardhal [Female] chuckled as he covered his mouth with the back of his palm. It completely reflected the figure of an ordinary little girl without the frills of a guard or floor Boss.
Ash, however, did not demean his guard at all. He was still wary of the figure of the girl who was in front of Sana— standing, silent with a mysterious smile.
“It-It's true-But not yet-The truth is revealed-From behind the shadows of this World.”
What does he mean is about the Elf Password? inner Ash.
“No matter how many migrants come here-Before they are worthy-No words-That can describe-Tragedy of this world”
“I really want to listen to your story, but my ears are buzzing a little, and again the woman across there is getting fiercer. Are you sure your other self will be fine”
“Hmm?- Very rarely-Sanga rarely-There are newcomers-That want to worry us-It's interesting-The more I dig-The more time feels slow”
“Taste slow?—hmm?!”
“What are you now-Aware of?”
Ash who had looked at the barrier wall suddenly gasped in surprise. He did not think that the crackling of falling dust passing in front of him was moving very slowly.
The contours as well as the atmosphere also became different from before. He did not know what was happening, but one thing was certain that all of those things must have something to do with Nardhal [Women].
As guards and mysterious entities suddenly arrive, the oddity begins to make sense. He did not even attack Ash at all, instead being more impressed like a conversational friend.
However, Ash was still wondering about the words of Nardhal [Women] regarding the truth of this world A.K.A. Little Garden.
Is it true that it all refers to the Fairy Temple? I can't be sure yet, but maybe it's a good opportunity to ask this riddle, Ash thought.
“Everything I went through did not make sense and sulut to believe, but believe me I also want to get out of this weirdness as soon as possible,” Ash said while breathing out.
“There are so many anomalies - so are the wonders - Countless - yet so real - All of those things. Unimaginable in number - But do not be mistaken - Because of all that - May just refer - At a truth”
“I'm not very good at solving puzzles, so don't force me to do it, ok?”
“Huhuhu-You're interesting-From all the newcomers-This is the first time-I feel amused”
“Thank you?”
“But time is just a time-This pleasure-Will end in an instant-Because of that-I still want entertainment”
“Hehh, but no need with hardness right?”
“It was-Depends on my mood.”
Ash's left eyebrow raised, with a deep expression, The Assassin began to think. In this world there are many problems that come from misunderstandings, as well as unintentionality caused by annoyance.
Even so, he does not want to take a steep step if the problem he is facing can be overcome in an easy way. For example, a simple conversation is full of honesty and without falsehood.
If indeed this Nardhal [Female] gets non-violent entertainment, then there are many ways he can do it. Regardless of the small game or senda gurai, he would definitely choose a way that he thought was very easy to do.
“Alright, I'll take on that role”
“Huhuhu-We see-Will my mood-Will change?”
Nardhal [Female] just laughed satisfied with his squinting eyes. As if mocking Ash who did not know, but unfortunately the man he was trying to mock was aware of it.
However, Ash did not vent his regret in the usual way. With his thoughts fairly fast, he finally launched the first attack.
Right, we'll see who will laugh at the end, inner Ash.
“Sure.” Nardhal [Female] flanked both parts of her summer dress then bowed slightly.
“What is the fourth letter in the alphabetical word order?”
“It was easy ... the answer is D.”
Ash only fell silent before his eyes closed while laughing at Nardhal's [Female] reply in his heart.
“Salah”
“Hmm?- Are you stupid-Of course-In the series of the Fourth Alphabets-Is the letter D”
“I'll repeat the question. What is the fourth letter in the word order “Abjad”?”
“The answer is ... D—?!“
The head of Nardhal [Woman] lowered his head slowly, with an expression that was in shock at his own answer. Ash took a slow step, approaching him slowly.
“Then this time I will reply to him, right Nardhal [Woman]? Who did you say “Stupid”?”
What Ash means in his puzzle is “Dalam” instead of “Pada”. If Ash uses the word “Pada”, then Nardhal [Female]'s answer is 100% correct, but unfortunately it's not the question Ash was asking.
“The right answer is “A” O clever creature, Nardhal [Female],” said Ash while staring coldly at the downcast Nardhal [Female].
Hearing that cold and stinging tone, Nardhal [Female] immediately jumped back as if his defeat was not counted as an absolute answer.
“oya? Why are you backing out? What is it with you admit defeat?”
The more Ash spoke, the more transparent types of weapons cornered the Nardhal [Women]. Floating invisible, circling it like a farm animal in an anomalous cage.
“Ready for the second? Little girl?” ask Ash with a flat expression.
“U-ughh-I won't lose-I won't lose-Lose is the toughest humiliation”
“So? Alright.”
Ash cleared his throat slowly before he took a breath then threw it back away slowly.
“If one kilo of big stone and one big wooden block is dropped on our feet, what hurts more?”
“The answer is stone!- I'm sure this time-This time must be true!—“
“False,” cut flat Ash.
“Huh?!-Again?!”
“Still want to continue?”
Nardhal [Female] only growled before he stared intently at Ash with a frown and a wry expression. Ash himself was even surprised by the phenomenon he had just seen.
He did not think that an entity that had been as storied as a god had now fallen into a miserable figure. Especially after failing to answer two short and easy puzzles of his.
There was also a cursory thought that made Ash wonder. Are those called Alignma the early inhabitants of this Little Garden? Or the supporting pillars of the Little Garden?
Questions like that keep coming up one by one. Neither when he was thinking about the next riddle nor when he was talking to Nardhal [Female].
All of those possibilities could have been true, but this time Ash prefers to focus on what he is working on. He took a breath and put away all the questions before the job was done.
“This one, I hope you can be more patient in answering it. Ready?”
“Do you think fear is coming?”
“Like that, huh? Hopefully this time you can answer it correctly .. little girl”
“Do not underestimate me—“
Right .. Look at me like that, just like what you did to Lilith with your other body, inner Ash.
“The questions are ... there is someone who walks by the beach without breaking water. When he looked back, he saw no footprints. Why?”
“I-i-it's because ... “
“Hmm? Because ... “
“The guy flew!”
“Fly? What an amazing answer little girl, but dear. Your answer is wrong total.”