Returned from Another World, Earth Turned Out to Be Quite the Fantasy Too. Also, Losing Heroines, Stop Looking This Way. - Chapter 26

Chapter 26: “Encounter with the Unknown, Isn’t That Crazy?” ③

“Arigatou, Earth boy.”

“I appreciate the thanks, but can you speak more clearly?”

“Shibashi, Mattehoshii.”

The alien, having released its hand, touched its throat and made sounds like “ah” and “uh,” as if adjusting something.

After a while, the alien spoke again to Natsuki.

“Is this better, Earth boy?”

“Your voice is wonderful!”

The voice, which had sounded emotionless and mechanical, was now a beautiful tenor.

(This is a cool voice… I’m getting shivers.)

“Ahem. Alright, now that we can communicate properly, answer my questions.”

“Okay.”

“First, what is this?”

Natsuki pointed to the sky.

He had been investigating during their conversation and it seemed like something was enveloping a certain area.

“You’re quite a powerful boy. This is an isolation barrier. It encloses only you within it, so others can’t perceive you or me, and we can’t perceive the people outside.”

“How do you do it?”

“…It’s a mysterious power from space.”

“Really? Well, if it’s a mysterious space power, there’s nothing to be done.”

He thought he might try to learn it if possible.

“Next, don’t you have the power to fight? You said not to hurt anyone, right?”

“We possess the technology to fight, but we prefer not to. Also, there are penalties for harming Earthlings. Of course, I’m prepared to face punishment for my fiancée, but due to compatibility issues between this planet’s power and mine, the output could cause significant damage.”

“So, it’s about me?”

“Yes. According to my research, you’re the most powerful in this area.”

“Well, I am strong. Can’t help it if an alien relies on me!”

If there are rules, then it can’t be helped.

It’s clear from their conversation that he doesn’t approve of harming anyone.

He’s anxious about his fiancée being taken away, but he’s trying to restrain himself from acting rashly.

“…Just between us, both my fiancee’s parents and mine hold significant positions on our home planet, so if I do something, it would trouble not only my father but also my fiancee’s parents.”

“If that’s the case, don’t worry. Let’s go save your fiancee. Where are they?”

“Thank you. My fiancee is being held at a facility called the ‘Kappa-Tsuchinoko Research Society’ on the outskirts of this town.”

“Is there really such a ridiculous facility? Well, it might exist in a fantasy world.”

It’s an organization that piques his interest, but let’s focus on what needs to be done.

Natsuki gets on his bicycle and gives a thumbs-up.

“Let’s go, hop on!”

“Thank you, a spaceship would be too conspicuous. Excuse me then.”

The alien thanked him and tried to climb onto the bicycle’s carrier, but Natsuki stopped him.

“You idiot! When an alien rides a bicycle, it’s always in the front basket!”

“I apologize for not knowing such customs. It’s a bit cramped, but I’ll manage.”

The alien skillfully fitted itself into the basket.

It was slightly difficult to see ahead, but it was an ideal sight.

“Alright, deactivate the cosmic barrier.”

“But…”

“Don’t worry, I can fly.”

“Wow! I’m glad I relied on you!”

Natsuki and the alien bumped fists.

“By the way, what’s your name?”

“Ah, I forgot to introduce myself after you did. My name is Jack Randock Jasper Williamson Chamber Hanamaki.”

“That’s long! And why ‘Hanamaki’ at the end?”

“My close friends call me Jack.”

“I don’t quite get it, but nice to meet you, Jack!”

“Ah, likewise, Natsuki!”

Natsuki, having befriended the alien, pedaled the bicycle with more force.

“Then, I’ll deactivate the barrier!”

“Alright!”

As the barrier deactivated, the bicycle carrying the two started floating in the sky.

“Navigate for me!”

“Leave it to me!”

Riding the bicycle with the alien, Natsuki sped through the skies of Mukaijima city.

〜〜Afterword〜〜

Riding double on a bicycle is against the law in Japan. This work does not endorse riding double on bicycles.