Alice Tale in Phantasmagoria Vol 2 Chapter 51

Charm

The tides of the battleground have been decided, in a good turn of events they say.
The White Dragon's defeat upsidely rose the morale of the Wilmington troops, and had slumped the enemy's.
Furthermore, they now held a clear goal of protecting the motherland along with the commander serving in the front lines ―― the might of the Wilmington forces did not leave any openings for the enemy forces.
…… Rather though their commander had been done in, a stem of comeback potential still remains. 

"Klan, should we withdraw to the back?"
"…… Yes, I see. Thinking ahead, going further would end up being a hindrance to the soldiers -wa."

Perhaps having thought of the same thing, Klan obediently nodded.
Thank goodness, I was wondering how I was going to discharge the high energy and enthusiasm.

"――――Why, leaving so soon? Having especially prepared the stage, ay' wanted to be given more amus.e.m.e.nt."

From behind, I felt paralyzed from head to toe and then shuddered at the voice.
A voice that was heard before, a very mischievous sort of voice.
The ident.i.ty ―― was whispered close and into my ears.
Suddenly from behind me, a hand headed towards my belly, and then another hand lifted my chin gently. 
I was embraced tightly which looked sensual from any angle.

"Li …… bra …… "

――――Shoot, she was here!

White hair and red-eyed, a 360° G.o.d of Death look-a-like of a senior magic disciple.
Dark-tanned skin, wearing the same attire as wore from that time with a greatly exposed chest which I saw, and is glued to my back.
And behind me from my shoulders, it carried my chin.
Nearby I heard a long moderate sigh.
However, the Alice being held from behind felt no excitement.
Nothing but chills.
I expected her.
I expected her, yet!
But knowing that much is without meaning.
The truth is now, no matter what was done, from here on I have to recoup. 
From reading the situation, my back was detained.
Was this Transfer Magic?
s.h.i.+t! 

"Shaking, are we? Ahaha! Aren't you a cute junior disciple! I do know, Alice. Thyn doings I knew! Ay' am a person who is well-informed!"
"y-You! Let go of Alice!"

Klan, initiated her sword.

"Stop! Don't make a move ……! Absolutely don't!"

It's impossible.
It's impossible.
I don't mean to say Klan is weak.
Libra is simply too dangerous, as Til had heeded.
An all or nothing attack isn't necessary.
[Think,] how will we recover from the situation?
What we need, is to be calm.
How?
What should we do?

"Klan would you quickly …… retreat? ne?"

Fear.
I was afraid but, I gave my bestest smiling face to Klan. *
As I am captured, I have become negotiation material, Klan's life becoming an exchange worries me.
…… Of course, the light of my life going out also worries me.

"Rejection -wa, Alice. Yield the privilege of negotiating to me."

Klan has a good head. 
Probably, she knew and understood everything when her eyes met mine.
The sword was sheaved into the scabbard, Klan unexpectedly loosened up her shoulders.
…… Can I rely on the statement that Klan seems to fully understand?

"A,hahahahahahaha!!! Great wouldn't this be! Fun wouldn't this be!"
"I' am Klancesca Wilmington. Could I inquire your name as well?"
"Sure! Ay' am Libra. The big sister of this disciple, and the world's second strongest magician
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perhaps!"

This is good, she seems to be having fun.
I can feel the air around Libra.
As it currently stands, she perhaps has scheme of some sort……

"So then, Libra. That's some big talk being spouted, modest magician-san. If you are going to spare Alice, there may be room for discussion, though, would you concur?"

"Ahaha, that would be done on a whim, as a way of killing time and no more than ―― next thing you know, smas.h.i.+ng this head that's in puzzlement, ay' wouldn't even have my mind in it!"

Objection!!
My scruff of the neck was defenseless to had Libra's hand snaking around it.
Bad feeling ……!

"That would be bad -wa, Libra? Alice's safety is for me in my greatest interests. The instant that collapses, the meltdown of this discussion, concluded. Afterwards ―――― by any ways and means available to me, I will have no other option but to dismember then quarter your limbs -wa."
"For a human to quarter a person such as I, in this world this is but one! Well, as interesting this is, I wonder for thou it is impossible!"

As if without hesitating, Klan shrugged her shoulders at the unmindful Libra.

"So, would you allow me to use any means then, or so to say -wa? Libra."

Klan's violet pupils had begun to change to what had disguised a hidden nature.
Uneasiness ran through me as I witnessed it.
From here on, it is becoming ever more uneasy.
Truly, this will be OK …… right?

"Heh! Whether having Alice killed, and thou being killed, or perhaps you will drive me to a corner …… were you such a conspirator? Fun, wouldn't this be! Interesting, wouldn't this be!"
"Having accepted my condition makes me happy -wa. Since my’n wish have been conveyed, I would like to inquire your wish, Libra."
"That so …… oh I got one!"
"――Ah …… !"

With a playful toned voice in the second instance, Libra's hand abruptly grabbed hold of my chest, groping them.
Inside and under the outer hide of the breastplate piece, Libra's hand slid in.

"Stop …… p"
"Ahaha, ay' have become a little excited! At the center of this battlefield stanched of blood, doing it together with men would good wouldn't it? ne? Wouldn't you think? That being said, Alice's Rape Show has a nice ring to it don't you think!?"

Reeeejecccctionnnnnnnnn!!!!
You've got to be kidding me!
Fine, going to go and do that?
I will resign to stabbing each other right now this instant!

"――What are you saying, Alice being handed to men for that is sheer folly. Alice's existence is already for the sake of becoming my prost.i.tute. If she will be used for that purpose, return her to I' immediately, Libra." [Yes, So Klan can make Alice her prost.i.tute]
"These are nonsensical negotiations!" [Alice]

Your head is all right, ne, Klan!?
I can put my trust in you, ne!?

"Ahaha! A very down to earth and fun person aren't you! If you are that crooked, ay' may just love you!"
"That pleases me -wa, Libra. However, I' firmly request Alice's safety. Of course, "that thing" I will also include. I will not yield here. In exchange, outside of my firm request, I will hear to any other that can be done by the standpoint of humans? Constructive conversation has it not? Libra."
"I see!"

With a laugh, Libra stopped groping my chest.
Ha~~~~~ Free at last ……
………… Because of that rough play, I got a bit empty-headed I think. **

"Then―― initiate war with the Republic, do you accept ne!"
"―― A big thing you said there, Libra."

A war against the Republic?
Just, what sort of objective is that ……?
Republic ………… shoot, if that happens Saira will cry!
Considering this, it would still be unjustifiable!

"I', will not hesitate going to war against the other side if they come at us first -wa. To pay back spontaneous sparks is a doctrine of us, are you pleased with this reply? Libra."

"Ahaha! Nay? Oh I am satisfied! Klancesca Wilmington!"

Klan!!
As her line of sight met with mine, those eyes somehow seemed strikingly cold from what I could see. ***
This girl was ………… !

"Whether those words were lie interests me not! Coming to see thou was fun! This has been enough ―― let us go, Aminas!"

Aminas …………?
Suddenly, a third person's name was announced ―――― from the place where the white dragon was defeated, a person rose.
Its gaze stared past us and payed us no concern, and followed walking behind Libra. 

As if its relations.h.i.+p was to be at its master's side.

"……"

White and black-spotted hair.
Long slits and rounded eyes, those emerald eyes.
A slim figure, sort of gender-less appearance. 
Tied pursed mouth that never spoke unnecessary words.
And, had injuries to the back abdomen and on the neck.

"Could it be …… that, white dragon!?"

A realization from intuition.
Even so, though, logically speaking hadn't we fatally wounded it!
And his name …… wasn't it Sirius?

"…… What are you saying?"

Seeing a figure that of which resembles a human, thinking whether such a thing could be, this is …… !
Overwhelmingly bad!
There is no room for negotiations with this drawback!
From the very beginning Libra was simply toying around?!
Well, in actuality I guess since I'm still holding onto my life it seems that has been the case ……

"I formed dragon contract through divine summoning ne! A certain amount of souls was used but, well, it turned out good! Bring me great fun, little disciple! And here you see, the ma.s.s compiling of souls, is perhaps the objective of the experiment!" ****

――Objective of the experiment?
Hearing those words, blood rose to my head.

"―― What did you say?"
"He~eh?"

Libra responded in an inquisitive tone, reacting to my change in behavior.

"What? Ahaha! The sake of my objective depends on souls. But these souls you know, would have no meaning if one personally kills for them. Wonder why? But that's why I incite others. This simplicity of Humans is great isn't it! I have a desire for souls so promptly distribute them! …… Well it is the limit of humans ne? One doesn't know for why one moves with humans ne. But since our interests align, it matters not ne!

Really, for goodness sake these words ……!

"You saw it as it was …… and you knew."

Souls?
A need for souls. No meaning if I kill for them. Inciting other people.
Wouldn't that, spread disaster?
"――Oh! I was in a spot where I wanted to say more, but you have come? I have placed several dummies in the royal capital, yet you were not in house arrest? The usual, you are a scary person!"

Libra looked up to the sky. The peaceful sky that bluely lit was disturbed something that galloped towards us.
Like a hawk it dove down at great speeds, whereas then blue ice shot from the ground it crashed on.
The ice revealed a torrent that blew with determination that seek to kill, softly a figure stepped forward.
Encompa.s.sed by crystal ice, was the advent of the strongest.

"Ah, you …… the [Ice And Snow]"

To this figure, Klan let out a voice. 
The person here, Tilbell Ainshura.
It cannot be.

"You sure got here quick, grandma! You were supposed to be in the Royal Capital? What does this mean? 10 Dragons were supposed to have been summoned, though?"

Til had entered, yet Libra was unmoving.
As if from the start, taunting Til to dare appear here.
She didn't seem afraid ……

"Indeed ―― Just a moment ago I departed from the Royal Capital, and my arrival was on the way? In any case you who is inferior, would be more suited to be a concubine. Are you not surprised at all?"

…… What is this person saying? Traveling the distance to get here on horse take an entire day, you know?
Just a moment ago, just a moment ago …… you say?
Also ten …… dragons!?

"Ahahaha! As expected of the grandma! The case is different! Coming all the way here, to have pretend to be better than the blessed me and my magic? That doesn't have much magical provisioning ne. The little disciple is way too lovable, the excitement I gave her was a too much, do you think? Would have loved to swindle more souls than the ones I already have."

"―― Icicle ・ Garden"

Til ignored the everything spoken out by Libra, throwing a sudden Magical chant.
The dome-shaped icicle barrier surrounded all-around us.
Everything outside was completely cut off, the outside could not be perceived.
The colossal thick-bodied ice barrier of isolation.
On a different level than my borrowed strength, Til's chant, Til's Magic.
The blue world, imprisoned us.

"Same as usual, a chatterbox. How ever much strength you obtained I would not know, but that does not put you over that bad habit that I have told you ―― already fleeing?"

Til was apathetic, but threatening with her warnings.
This was …… too frightening.

―― Yet Libra's behavior didn't change.

Something was strange, the interior of her throat continued to mumble out giddy sounds.
Is she insane?
Putting myself her position, being sentenced a verdict by Til, I would flatly surrender.

"Don't worry yourself, grandma. Within expectations. In this world, my number one grandma is scary, and that grandma I love. For that is why I am utterly fleeing with the tail behind my back."
"…… My, my, continuing the same thing over. To intend to slip under myne world. You are skillful, you are something that cannot be chewed." *****

In a nonchalant sort of mood, Til muttered.

"Hahaha, this will not continue forever! I want you to wait a little longer! Then at that time, we will settle things, ne, grandma?"

"The I that is going to settle this now won't make a difference?"
"That will not be possible. Ne, grandma? This is a cute disciple, don't you think? Ay' really am pleased with it ―― having it die isn't something to be wanted ne?"
"――ts"

The back of my neck got licked, and gave me gooseb.u.mps.

"…… My, my"

Til with half-closed eyes, pierced directly in me. No need to guess certainly, the Til counterplan was obstructed, by me? 
That is why up until now I am alive …… 
Sorry ……
You should know, there were no signs at all!?
By the time I noticed I was already captured from the behind!?
This is my bad ――

"――"

―― Or can I take that back.
Til made eye contact.

―― The fall of h.e.l.l.

The mouth with those eyes eloquently recited.
Dead!
I am so dead!!

"This is what I truly love! See you again, grandma! Let us settle this next time!"
"Hurry and flee. This is the second time …… there won't be a next time."

From under the feet of Libra a magic square emerged.
The white dragon called Aminas too, followed with. 
…… No, no, if I don't do something, wouldn't the me that is captured also get caught up in the transition?

"Ahaha! Do not worry yourself little disciple! The moment the transition happens I will release you!"

―Once said, I became relieved.
Yup ――

"Now then ―― will you go? To your friends, and to stir up some fun would be good ――!"

There was a feeling of something hot going in at the back of my neck.
―― I got bitten!

"A ―― g-Gu!" 

What, the, h.e.l.l ――!

"Alice!! Libra-! This was not what was promised!!" 

Klan whose face evidently became colored in anger.
The sword was drawn from its sheath.
But was then consoled by Til and was stopped.

"Wait! Don't make your move yet! If you worry for the idiot disciple, then excessive actions …… would lead to instant death."

To bring death? 
Kill?
Aa ――
…………
Now I see ……

'Kill'.

"――'Kill', Now I see …… I must Kill"
"…… the Charm has taken effect."

From the nape of my neck, Libra lifted her face.

"The collection of souls have been sufficient or more, and for that I no longer have a reason to be here! Put the Finale on reserve, grandma! As well as, the princess! The promise went a bit different, forgive me would you? Enjoy this interesting sideshow that was prepared ne!"

Once more, Libra licked my neck. 
Her tongue caught a stream of blood.
And after that, pushed my back.
Once stepped ahead a little ――――――― the backdrop was filled with flickering light, no sign of Libra and her dragon remained.

"Alice!!"
"Wait……"

The Klan that tried to get close, was stopped by Til.

"Oh would you please put an end to that! Alice hurt -wa! I have to at last stop the bleeding!"
"―― That is something to be said once her true consciousness returns."

Aa, don't disturb me.
That all ―― that was perfect opportunity, though.

"Ne …… Klan. I, feel really good …… Somehow …… my body feels hot."

From the back of my neck, I stuck out a figure to catch a drop of blood and licked it.

"a, Alice …… ?"

Klan who saw me carried a surprised expression ―― blus.h.i.+ng.
Aa, Klan …… what's with the face?
That is very delicious looking! 

―― With the body charged with lightning, I closed the distance, and glomped the defenseless Klan.

"w-What the heck!?"

A super surprise attack was what it was called, my piledrive was received by Klan, falling to situation with a pair, one lying on top of another.
I pinned down my girl's hand, leaning in my weight on top of it. 
The serious government official looking Klan wearing battle outerwear, myself's white hair united, pink and white together was an extravagance.
The hand which wore a gauntlet, the feet which wore a caligae.
The design was a battle attire that of a dress with a hanging sleeve connected with a long skirt joined with steel armour.
Just seeing her, looking down from above obviously she was more stronger, more resilient, than me and it can't be helped Klan is being reluctant.

"w-What is the matter, Alice? This is …… so embarra.s.sing -wa."

On the contrary, the Magic Sword was dangerous or so I thought, those hands have to be separated from it!
I am paying attention, you know.
Those openings ―― I wouldn't allow!

"Klan ― my neck, it hurts."
"eh, eeh, Alice. Blood is coming out -wa, quickly let it be treated please."
"No need, instead ―― Klan as well, should have one just like it!"
"Eh? ―― e! Alice! Stop-!"

I stuck it to Klan’s neck. With all of my strength I stuck it in, leaving a scar behind. 
My l.u.s.t for conquest was satisfied.
And then caringly, I nursed the smooth skin by crawling my tongue over.
―― Klan tasted, sweet.

"――Aa, iya ……"
"Ne, Klan ―― together with me, would you become my thing?"
"Ali, su ……"

The red-faced Klan placed her hand, following a finger under my eye. 

"I' am ……"

Again, I brought my mouth onto her neck.

"Klan ―――― is, so cooooooooooooooooooooold!!"

Suddenly, the neck was patched with ice and shocked me into springing up, separating from her.

"That suurprised me! What!? What was that!?"

The back of my neck was. .h.i.t, the crystallization of ice coiled around my neck.
It s.n.a.t.c.hed the heat away.

"Ah …… what? I am losing, strength …… "

The power in my legs escaped, and I fell forward.
As I crumbled, Til supported me on the spot.
A small body, but more than enough power to support me.
Unperturbed, supporting me.

"Have you woken, idiot disciple."
"Til……"

Waking up …… Speaking of that.
I can remember the stuff that happened just before ―――― I turned pale.
Those embarra.s.sing things, all the things I did, I can clearly remember it all ……

"―― Alice."

Klan stood up, brus.h.i.+ng herself off then glared at me.
Then, holding the back of her neck while blus.h.i.+ng.

"Do you, have any words to say? I will hear an explanation -wa."

In moments like these, there is probably only one set of words that could reply to that ……

"―― I don't recall." *******
"You think I would accept that sort of political excuse!!"

It was impossible after all!

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Annotations

*[Literal: Number-one smile]
**[Literal: I slipped a little]
****[Literal: Cool-headiness/Pierce Cold]
*****[Literal: Achievement]
******[Literal: Teeth that cannot withstand, means I cannot compete] 
*******[Literal: I don't have any memory]
[Caligae: Marching sandals]
[Junior/Little disciple: 妹弟子　Imouto Des.h.i.+　- Little Sister Apprentice Magician] [Senior Disciple: Ane Des.h.i.+　姉弟子 - Big Sister Apprentice Magician]