No Game No Life Vol 5 Chapter 4

Chapter 4: Retry

"...So it's...like that, huh..."

work...wait, huh, is that it?!"

complex thing..."

gonna cry, you know...?"

really energetic ♥"

"Sorry Izuna, but I'm just a useless eighteen-year-old piece of

down, so I don't understand as well. But Izuna's smart, so you'll

make my way to the garbage dump."

up, des?"

subject...Nii go get ready."

something else I can do...?"

"Alright then, let's go, Shiro!! If Shiro and I both can't do it,

Part 2

I sighed unconsciously.

Located at the very bottom of the ocean's depths, its endless

were lit up by half-moon shaped streaks of light. [1]

were like castle walls, having no direct passage towards

Aside from countless unnamed fish and whales, there was only

the place.

dazzling mountains, and the protections placed over them by

over it.

the Dhampirs.

“Oh come on~ really now, isn't there anything else more fun

I pursed my lips, as everything seemed to be making me

I'm getting bored of singing and dancing, not to mention that

Oceande, the eternal paradise, beauty, wealth, love; everything

From the very instant that I was born, those things were all

And it's exactly because of that – that I'll never be satisfied.

treasure and not others.

standard.

something I truly wish for...

A partner just as perfect and unchangeable as I am! An

I won't let anyone invade my pure soul – I'll wait for「Him」

The one that can give everything he has to me – an eternal

The prince that can satisfy all my inner desires.

was that?

If「He」doesn't come for me, things like time don't matter at

If my desires aren't satisfied, my entire existence would be like

-「Aschente」-

consciousness.

search of my love.

before my irresistible charm, such cute idiots.

「True Love」doesn't come easily anyway.

“...Fine, since I'm bored anyway, I'll play with you for a

No matter how boring this man may be, he can at least pass

Right – I'll be gentler to him this time.

over heels for me.

I can and toss him to the side like a soulless corpse.

Love」-

“Huh...?”

“- Do you want love -?”

“...Yes, I do, but can you give it to me?”

“You~ are~ shock~!!” [2]

see that the sky had shattered.

from where I was in the ocean, as the sky gradually cracked

crashing into the ocean – dying the seas and skies blood-red.

with the splinters of the glass sky.

He was a male, black-haired, black-eyed Imanity wearing a

And beside him, almost in contrast to him, a white-haired, redeyed

The two had draped on them a jet-black cape that instantly

spoke with evil smiles:

single time before you go to rest. We're Sora and Shiro.”

...Hmm? They're using a different tactic this time.

ways, but this would be a first.

flashy and original like this.

It would be over after this sentence, my voice – no man can

“Ah, we apologize. The real versions of us aren't here right

“...Useless, useless, useless...”

The man smiled mischievously, then continued singing:

sky...”

and in the red skies...

I cried out unconsciously.

babies.

wings stretching from her waist.

to think that idiots that can cause trouble even when they're

- Behind her were hundreds of – personifications of killers, the

“...Nii, sense of despair...doesn’t seem enough...”

of「That game that scarred me the most emotionally

along, but - Azrael’s power has been sealed so the council’s 

are all just figureheads.” [3]

command about hundreds of manpower ♪”

conversation.

you」.”

The man said that, and then pointed towards the highest tower

“We’ll be right there, and as soon as you do, if you manage to

- The skies were twitching, and countless gigantic babies

The Flügel flew about with their wings spread wide.

“Speaking of which, Master...is it really fine for me to destroy

I froze as I heard that Flügel ask expectantly.

is all in a dream everything will return to normal in a matter of 

the source is「Infinite」, so just release as much as you

“Hehe, hehee, heheheheh~ Jibril’s full of energy ♥”

more.

“...We brought your...friends, best friends...relatives as well.”

appear?

remember the names of - they were all crying and sobbing.

He smiled bitterly, scratched his head briefly and said:

given birth to being cut to pieces, exterminated, eliminated by

hardships...looking back at it, this setting really is pretty

“...That game...Nii said it would be a touching fighting game

“I’m so sorry, because it’s just too unbearable for me alone to

The two finished blabbering, and they who called themselves

「Now you will

You will only face death

How far you can struggle.」

「Go to hell.」

“So, I’ll start. First Unit, Jibril.”

complicated patterns, becoming bigger, multi-layered, just like

Her wings appeared to emit light, and they lost their shape - a

“To my Masters who have given me the opportunity to do

“- Concentrated, full powered, 100% - 「Airstrike」- it’s

She said this, and the entire world was engulfed in light.

On the other hand - in the hall of the Empress in Oceande -

Amira cheered at the underwater projector which was

While beside her were countless other Seirenes who were

Sora, Shiro and Jibril’s bodies lay on the floor almost lifelessly

strength transporting them into the dream world.

elderly Werebeast - Hatsuse Ino, as well as Izuna who was

Looking at the three unconscious bodies on the floor, Ino

“Um, about that...what exactly is going on here?”

express gratitude, des.”

- Ino’s stomach, while Steph continued:

Oceande...a lot of things.”

explanation like that.

“...I would appreciate it if you could explain more

“Don’t worry about it...since I don’t actually get it either...but

Mm-mm, Steph cleared her throat.

the Seirenes who in exchange gladly gave you up in exchange

it.”

“Let me continue...「Don’t worry, we’ll awaken the

extinct, which is what we wagered on in the beginning of the

game’s over before you find out.」- and...”

“...「Lastly, Izuna seemed really lonely so we left her here

Gramps.」...that’s all.”

Ino smiled as he felt his granddaughter fondling him lovingly,

- Now I don’t understand Sora even more.

「Airstrike」 was fired.

unfolding within the dream, while Plum instead advised them

“A, Amira-sama...I completely~ understand how you feel, but

“Huh? Come on Plum ♪ You don’t need to be so formal all

Amira smiled a saintly smile and continued:

Hahahah~ ☆”

“Amira was originally against the idea of repressing pain~ so

hehe~ ☆”

Also, when Sora and Shiro had entered the Empress’ dream,

Empress.

despite this he had emphasized it time and again - which

“...We really shouldn’t have brought Izuna there, huh.”

scene a small child like her should be witnessing, so I guess

“...? Is something going on, des?”

couldn’t see the projection, but then she asked curiously.

“To put it bluntly...that’s hell...no, that’s a true nightmare...”

governing the natural world.

Flügel - 「Airstrike」.

turn Oceande within the dream into a mere crater.

in a matter of seconds.

while Jibril relentlessly continued her onslaught with renewed

The endlessly disintegrating and repairing scenery along with

mechanically swung her arms.

and the ocean floors buckled and caved from the shock.

nightmare.

destroying everything in sight along with her.

natural hatred and fear from onlookers, and they feasted on the

While the Seirenes were actually watching those events

a chaotic mess.

happening, it’s hard to blame them for their reaction...but...”

understand what’s going on...”

didn’t understand Sora’s intentions, couldn’t help but agree

“...Although, not a day passes where I don’t hate that Tetsama

Plum seemed as if she was going to faint anytime soon, and she

Because what she saw might actually be - no, it must be.

that seemed directly ripped out of the 「Great War」.

respect them even more now.”

through conditions like these?”

Imanity and the Werebeasts...? After I get back, I’m going to

The three of them slipped into their own thoughts, but deep

- The One True God (Tet), thank you for creating the 「Ten

Part 4

strike, and Leila could only crawl on the cracked, dried ground.

her body on the naked sea floor.

sapped from her.

seawater time to grow back.

removing the Empress - removing Leila of her marine

After which, the baby-like monsters that descended from the

She had no water, she couldn’t swim, so even if she belonged

seawater she couldn’t even disguise herself -...

- How many days had it been? Or how many minutes?

Behind her she could hear countless explosions, and the fires of

Above her were broken skies and cries of laughter, while on

Leila fearfully opened the doors of the tower with all her

She felt a shock that once again leveled the city behind her and

Because within the tower - there was water.

place that even the attacks of the Flügel couldn’t destroy.

Finally -

to do something like this to me!”

red-hot anger.

“...Fine, since you actually dared to play a fool with me this

- With a swish of her tailfin, Leila surged up the water-filled

- I am the Empress of the Sea, I have everything, no one will

They actually dared to show such disrespect towards me -

“Don’t think kneeling down and begging for forgiveness will

Just one sentence, I just need for him to hear the slightest bit of

- I’ll sing a song, capture his heart, and make him kneel before

After which I’ll reject him as coldly and heartlessly as I can,

I’ll seduce him then push him aside, so when he leaves the

he won’t be able to live with himself.

through the waters - not long after...

stood before the gates to her own room.

- The doors immediately swept open along with the water

There was no doubt that Leila was the absolute ruler over the

power through the 「Water Elementals」 within her. It was 

was a magic that surpassed even the boundaries of her species.

within their magics would obey Leila.

Carrying an immense amount of self-confidence - no, with

Sora and Shiro - the two had dressed up like demon kings.

receive her with a cocky smile.

Your stupidity really is entertaining...

How enjoyable -”

“Come on~ Shiro, don’t cut me short halfway through my

Leila could only look at them with a raging fury in her eyes as

Although their actions were unbelievably foolish - it was about

And then, the Empress - Leila - wove her words with a voice

“Alright, are you done playing? Now kneel down and kowtow

- I’ll make him kneel first.

- However, as she heard his reply...

“Hey, didn’t you hear what I said about the rules at all? Make

something?”

The young man and the girl before her - merely stood smiling

genders regardless, and even managed to reply mockingly.

Because as long as she was in the water, they would definitely

be immobilized.

facade.

rude earlier.”

continued almost pleadingly:

reciprocate my love.”

power that even brainwashing could not beat.

commands - orders that were impossible to deny.

slightly - and replied.

that.”

- Huh?

Huh?

love with you, but you went and told me to kneel in your first

previous words weren’t actually what you meant? Are you one

thought that people like you actually exist, that’s quite a

...Leila could only stand there speechlessly.

working.

magics couldn't touch it.

confirmed -

love with me.

some sort of confirmation - and she nodded.

thought this was some sort of romance game, this is probably

right? So including that Gramps from earlier, I’m going to take

After that - Sora inhaled deeply, and released a rapid-fire

“You’re a grown woman for goodness sake, and here you are

you think you are? An idiot? Do you really think that everyone

smarter than you! Also do you have any idea how long you’ve

Don’t tell me you think you’re some sort of sleeping beauty 

You goddamn old hag! I said you were pretty old earlier, but

older women, but they at least need to have some brains you

「All men will definitely fall in love with me」 attitude!

some sort of humility and restraint before it has any meaning!

people ask you to take off your clothes you just strip off

woman? Or that! Are you one of those people who try to get

just take off your clothes and everything, one of those idiots

matters is how much skin you show, you might as well go be a

a woman I don’t like? With any semblance of common sense,

effort! Are you genuinely an idiot!? If so, I might as well go

meaningful, less time-consuming, more appealing, and

Furthermore, I want to say one last thing - I don’t know

you only have the ability to seduce and hypnotize when those

medium standard; you’re only going to be a third wheel in my 

just look in the goddamn mirror! You sponge-brained idiot!!”

Phew~~...

and on - finally appearing somewhat pleased with himself.

wanted to say. I’m done here so I’m ending the game now,

Huh?

“I’m not waiting~! Are you having fun playing this game,

having us over, idiot, goodbye~!!”

the game ended after all.

Different noises began quietly resounding within Leila’s heart.

“Hahaha, to think we would go that far. She’s probably

“...Mm, Nii...Omega good job.”

thumb at him.

torrent of clapping began to resound from the Seirenes who

Almost in comparison, their friends, who were led by Steph,

Sora and Shiro had made the Empress go through a horrible

words of comfort.

trying to do - only one person...

Flügel), they would definitely be so jealous...”

dream and returned to reality, spoke.

wasn’t their imagination.

understand what they were doing had the same questions in

- So what were they intending to do? - Sora laughed heartily at

He then said - I don’t know either!

meant...

Only one sentence.

taunt her again, make her incredibly angry...just continue

- Just that.

that those were his normal actions.

was the way to conquer her route, which meant he had to

doubt.

The Empress’ ice block had cracked slightly.

Ignoring the speechless crowd - Sora and Shiro excluded, the

At the same instant as the transparent, crystalline ice began

Stardust-like seeds floated from it and splintered.

Empress slowly opened her eyes.

“Hey! Hey! Over here! You can’t hit me due to the 「Ten

Aside from Sora who was still following her sister’s orders to

“...S-so strong...to think that Imanity could be this

Even Steph couldn’t help but begin to respect Sora, while the

“...Nii..you can stop now.”

The Empress flapped her tailfin elegantly once - and

Within this dreamlike turn of events - the Empress, who was

No - as she slowly swam before Sora, the Empress - suddenly...

Falling before Sora’s feet, with heart shapes appearing in her

--...

...........Huh?

remained on guard.

trap?”

Suddenly, Sora recalled something.

much and therefore won too much as well, so his opponents

siblings to move to another house in a hurry. It was a bitter

Sora was afraid that he had went too far due to this emotional

“...Nope...now you can...「Beat the game」...”

Steph, Plum, Jibril and Amira finally realized what was

The Empress - Leila continued:

“- H, hey, does this guy have some mental problem?"

Steph instead recalled a discussion they had before the game

The thing they had found in the Late King’s library - 「The

Cross-referencing to the 「Ending」 of the book - she finally

“...I see, so that’s what’s happening.”

A fairy tale about a princess who had everything, beauty,

She wanted more - her desires surpassed all, as the Princess

Those desires were ground to a halt due to a certain man.

different men.

- By a 「Dagger」-wielding man...

unknown (treasure)...

- Yes, that fairy tale was a story about a princess who was

But, the Empress feared -

hibernate, and after some observations...because she has

probably an unachievable love...but...”

poetic, Steph thought as she sighed.

the entire game.

understand the value of things just because she had

Ino appeared to be undergoing some sort of revelation, and he

“I see...which means, what she is looking for is someone that

return.”

Essentially, she is in love for the sake of love...she wants an

No, to be even more honest - it meant...

“- Huh?”

realized in the same instant.

the princess wasn’t after her love - so that man, and that man

“- Huh? Is she frozen there or something?”

She wanted someone else’s property - which meant she would

- Wasn’t that a perfect example of an incorrigible woman?

immediately get turned off since she actually got my love?

“Yessss ♥ I’m an annoying bitch~ I’m sorry ♥”

smiled blissfully while twisting her body from side to side.

Everyone should pay more attention to the meaning behind that

so she said:

“- Huh? Oh, right...”

- Plum and the Dhampirs were speechless all the way up until

“...So just for something like this...she hibernated for eight

Even though she wasn’t exactly clear of the details herself,

her soul itself after that explanation.

and the Dhampirs’ reactions:

- She then continued:

kick me to the side or something you win. Are you all idiots?”

due to the 「Ten Pledges」! You sponge-brained dumbass!”

“Aahahahhhahh ♥ yes! I’m an idiot! I’m a sponge~~!!”

She had a irresistibly powerful hypnotizing ability that even

There was a possibility that it was an all-powerful magic, so

impossible.

anyone else could consider doing.

have guessed that she would have thought of such a strategy?

Ino-san.”

“Hehe~ ☆ So-chan, you put on quite a show earlier, but

hard as you can~? Mm! It’s OK even if you cause permanent

“Ah, I beg of you, husband - please beat me ♥ hit me~ ♥”

unbelievably murderous.

looked at Sora in expectation.

Sora looked up at the ceiling and asked, while Jibril smiled and

“Isn’t it exactly what Plum said? As long as one confirms the

Slightly further away, Ino was conversing emotionally with

“There really are many types of love...hmm, it appears I am

“...Grandpa...Izuna still doesn’t understand it, des.”

Sora sighed and thought - will that day ever come?

- Just like that, except for the Empress - Leila, under conditions

That stupid game was over for the moment -

Within the capital of the Elkian Federation, Elkia - in the

Steph appeared to be burning the midnight oil in one of the

“...I knew it, this time Oceande’s going to be merged with us

- With her workload increasing, Steph’s eyebags were

Other than that, even Avant Heim had shown interest in joining

The mountain of documents in front of her increased by the

imagined it getting even larger - but then she thought:

- Faced with this undeniable truth, Steph looked at the

Every single day, those nobles that came to challenge them in

Now the documents from Sora’s conquest of Oceande’s

enough to deprive Steph from all sleep - and Elkia’s

Concept」 that had initially been thought impossible due to the 

due to their efforts, and the situation had thus changed as well.

the resources in the oceans...

neither Elkia nor the Eastern Federation could utilize, the

What a stupid game, and that conclusion - Steph mumbled to

“...From the very beginning, that was their aim - so this

It was by pure chance that Plum had visited Sora and the

But in the final game, Miko - which meant the Eastern

become the sole property of Elkia. It was the deciding factor

reversed from the two countries from being extremely far apart

somewhat in disbelief.

Besides that, even Avant Heim was preparing to join.

Flügel.

Like this they didn’t have to take their Race Pieces nor cause

four races without a single drop of blood shed. This made

When Sora and the rest had conquered the Eastern Federation -

wanted to chase it away, she began feeling that the thought

“...The tenth of the 「Ten Pledges」, Everyone should get

Steph’s mouth curled up in a small smile - was that finally

Previously all they did was fight amongst each other, and the

leading the「Sixteen Races」 against the One True God

possible -

Steph recalled the day that Sora and the others had bet the

embassy.

were to acquire them all that person would then have the right

Suddenly, Steph shifted her gaze towards the distant horizon.

darkest night, appearing as if it would block the moonlight,

- If that was the piece the One True God owned...

well?

「Imanity Race Piece」 that Sora brandished was -

The King in Western chess was -「The weakest piece」.

lower than a 「Pawn」, that was common knowledge -

work, back to work.”

At the same time - within the main hall of capital Elkia.

Sora and Shiro’s castle was finally complete - which was a

Within the tatami-covered room that Sora and Shiro requested

On top of it, the siblings were sleeping silently on a mattress

- At this time a shadow silently approached them.

“- Hey, Plum, is there something you need at this time?”

Their voices sounded as if they were holding back laughter,

“...A-ahaha, s-sorry...um...that...”

invisibility spell of a Dhampir?

apologize -

As Sora said this - Plum’s smile froze.

smiles were just like that of little kids that had succeeded in

“I don’t usually compliment others but I really want to show

amazing, to think you would actually -"

“You actually managed to deceive us to the very end without

Sora’s mouth curled up in a small smile, and he looked at the

“The final male Dhampir - Plum-san, I should be calling you

- He looked at the young boy.

The beautiful, bishoujo-like boy sat down cross-legged as his

His expression was that of disappointment - but hidden in his

“...Ugh...did I mess up somewhere? When did you find out?”

“From the very start - well that’s what I want to say but...”

“I don’t really want to admit this, but Shiro was the one who

“...V...”

And Sora seemed rather unhappy at her, so he cupped his

“Because of that, I nearly sexually harassed a guy, and let you

have realized earlier...(mumbling)”

Sora choked slightly, as he saw the bishounen say that without

“- So, let’s continue the questioning regarding that night at

“...~~...「Plum」...”

recite out that memory just like a tape recorder.

strategy for that as well!」

time he encountered Sora and others - but...

you didn’t say: please awaken her. From the very start all you

So -

help.”

- 「I know about your sure-win plan, but why didn’t you

And in contrast, Shiro continued.

- 「The final male of the Dhampirs is still young.」

“First, we emphasized that it was a plan definite to succeed,

“...”

if we manage to get her to fall in love we can’t win right?”

“Now for the second point...I asked why 「You guys」

Sora indicated that “this is the part I’m pissed about”, and he

“I was talking about you guys! But you didn’t mention

male, then talked about a young male from an unclear

He couldn’t lie before a Werebeast, so he could only make the

“- So it would be referring to you who has no reproductive

No doubt, the person who realized that was Shiro, so -

「Like that even if it’s not Nii it’s OK」?”

The young boy didn’t seem to understand, so Sora smiled and

“Actually all that we had said earlier was already recorded by

“...!...”

on the phone - which was lying to send a signal to Miko-san.”

making a statement」

as 「Is it A or B?」, he would always reply 「It’s not B」,

it is A」.

even the Werebeasts wouldn’t be able to figure out such

“But, that instead made things even more interesting.”

around the room, then continued cheerfully:

fact that your magic could make people fall in love was true as

Empress. That means you were using us to free the Dhampirs

for that.”

“...~~...「Plum」...”

you now!」

on.”

which again meant...

Empress」 that even Plum could not.

after awakening the Empress.

「Food」 by Plum.

down upon - the lowest-ranked race, the Imanity.

only Sora and the others as companions.

the presence of the Eastern Federation.

immediately detected - thus...

all, then commanding us to act according to your will.”

Sora clapped sincerely.

we could do so much makes me feel really good, honestly. To

conquer Avant Heim forced us to charge in without any plan.”

He then scratched his cheeks, that poor-looking young boy -

“If not, that sort of game - how could I possibly help?”

Faced with the final male of the Dhampir who could say that so

For the sake of his plan, he was willing to put himself on the

What a perfect 「Gamer」, Sora could only speak his mind.

we were still played a fool by your strategies - no, we could

about it, I can only commend your efforts - guess we’ll call it

“...Plum, well done...”

were all smiles.

“Ahaha, you’re wrong - this 「Game」’s only winner is

As he said this, his expression was still pitiful, but he glanced

- It was just like - yes, it was like he had his eyes set on a huge

fashion.

- Sora felt his life was threatened so he went on full alert at this

I see, so my plans were uncovered, but - that’s not enough, and

“The Queen bet 「Everything she had」! Have you not

“- What!?”

Has he finally realized? The cold smile on Plum’s face

“Yes...not only her 「Power」, but even her

“- Ah - w, wait a second...that means - !!”

Shiro with his own body, and cried out with eyes bulging in

Since he had 「Everything」 that belonged to the

Responsibilities - which means the responsibility to supply the

Plum - the bishounen with a pair of sharp, even seductive eyes.

living up to the name of a vampire - a 「King」- the final male

race representative.

benefit - understand? You inferior species.”

Sora was so shocked he turned pale, and he cried as though

Instead Plum spread his blood-red wings, then smiled in a

wide.

“Thank you for the food - ♪”
Then, he charged straight at the terrified Sora’s neck, and bit -

...

“...Huh? Um , what? Er, what’s going on!?”

King of the Night - turned back into Plum.

“Huh? Nah, I should be acting more outrageously here,

- His terrified expression had completely disappeared

The two smiled thinly as they looked at the flustered Plum.

mind repeating. To think that you could conjure up such an

awoke the Empress, how were you going to free the

“- !?”

of you as well.”

yet that gaze carried the challenging arrogance of a gamer.

As he heard this - Plum opened his eyes wide in surprise for

But Sora merely spread his arms cheerfully, smiled and

“You’re really good, I mean it. You actually set a trap that

this is the first time I’ve been set up so beautifully in my entire

- Once again - Shiro recited accurately:

- 「The Empress bet - 「Everything she had」...am I

“You merely looked down without saying anything - not a

everything including the presence of the trap.”

Plum actually felt sweat dripping from his cheeks, and he felt

“- So! Let’s reveal the time bomb we set on you as well.”

-「I heard that Sora-dono and the others are planning to

Sitting on Sora’s lap, Shiro happily recreated that sentence, that

“I’m sorry, you 「Messed up」 there, we never planned to

“-----Huh?”

Sora narrowed his eyes and smiled as if he was reciting a

Which was -

everything, your Race Piece included.”

husband, please don’t return the right for you to continue

...Plum collapsed weakly onto the ground and sighed.

step in a plan, everything is lost...”

Plum couldn’t possibly not know this.

plan - Plum thought.

but aside from that - everything was perfect.”

“The Dhampirs were weakened due to the 「Ten Pledges」,

despite that, you weren’t conscious enough of the weaker

Sora replied bitterly:

reason.”

“- Ahaha...to think I still have that sense of pompous pride

there, I was wrong all along...you guys actually...”

ceiling and said:

who would have thought of that...”

- Yes, that person - Plum, the final male of the Dhampir had

He had found the way to conquer this world (game).

like you around, and th

Chapter end