Event Quest:I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!:VN:6-1

[Translation by Kukuru]

Location: Academy Stage

Notes: Chernobog is referred to as "Jakarta the Brave." while Taromaiti is "Demon King Tonas." in the play.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) In the beginning. Things has gone beyond the ordinary.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) To play the Demon King on the Halloween stage. It was a request upon learning about one’s history.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) With no desire for the “role,” I would assume the role again in the imaginary world.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) I thought it was unpleasant but, the experience was interesting.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) A fairy tale performed with a rewarding good and punishing evil theme. There will be no death nor misery.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) Imagining the tale of a Demon King and mankind, it was not a pleasant thing.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) …… However, my strong feelings, an unexpected figure turned against me.

That proposal is nonsense. I will accept it.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) The voice of a dignified girl, a pure stream that penetrates the inside of my heart.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) A few words from her, my mood became sentimental; a new adventure was written for promotion.

For the time being, only temporary, I will become the “Hero.”

Truly--

Jakarta the Brave:( face) The scene was truly fascinating. That is what I think from the bottom of my heart.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) And now, I am waiting quietly to stand on the dark stage.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) I thought about putting an end to this play. Chernobog shakes his head and drove out that thought.

Jakarta the Brave:( face) The curtains opened, the light was like the sun in mid-air, shining on me.

[Night 6: The Stage Breaks Out into a Dance.]

Oh, oh, oh, oh no Master~! The play has already begun!?

2 options
You need to be quiet in a theater.	We could have made it in time to see it.
Master, is that really appropriate at a time like this? No one can hear my voice nor figure!	Indeed! The truth is, I want to enjoy the theater-going experience on Master's lap!

(Pant pant)…… I am tired from moving around. Where could they be in an auditorium……?

Still, they’re in the middle of a play. We cannot get careless and cause an uproar here.

Indeed. The Daikanyama Academy Theater department, they have repeatedly practiced for this big moment!

I agree…… Let’s move on, Arslan-sama.

We have no choice but to make some noise. Alright, Zabaniya, let’s go!

While the group is whispering in the middle of the darkness, someone moved towards the stage of the play.

From the sleeves of the Hero’s costume, Chernobog raises the sword in his hand and shouts.

I am Jakarta the Brave! I have made a vow to this holy sword!

To defeat the Demon King, Tonas, and certainly, rescue the captive princess!

Raising the sword he possesses in the sky, Chernobog yelled greatly.

A strong voice shakes the air of the auditorium. That face is overflowing with confidence.

His acting ability is a little clumsy, but he is full of spirit and confidence. Although it is his first time, that performance was splendid.

It seems he steadily entered the hall. This is a trial for him to communicate as an actor.

Coming to school every day, he has immersed himself in his training for quite some time now.

Originally feared as the “Demon King”…… with diligence and effort, he has gained the trust of everyone.

The Hero, he looks a little cool…… to be honest, he’s amazing! He’s such a hard worker!

2 options (Same Response)
It’s to make the performance a success.	We need to hurry and find the pumpkins.

(Sniff sniff)…… (Sniff sniff)…… Volos-kun’s smell……

O-Oh? Strange…… (Sniff sniff)…… (Sniff sniff)……?

Uuu…… it’s no good. Everyone is confined in here, their smells are dense.

And look- there’s something on the stage.

In the direction where Cusith is pointing, on the stage, there is a massive pumpkin enshrined there.

At first, I thought it was an ordinary prop…… There’s no doubt about it. That’s Volos-kun’s pumpkin.

2 options
That's huge!	Volos put a lot of love into it……
We don’t have much room for that…… If you ate that much, you could easily take a nap afterwards!	W-What……! Volos-sama’s pumpkin…… has that much love!

…… I see. That is truly a huge pumpkin. It has the same feeling as the other pumpkins.

Furthermore, it’s large enough for comparison. The number of fairies gathered should be in proportion to that pumpkin.

The moment we entered the building, I noticed the pumpkin’s strong fragrance.

By some chance, that huge pumpkin may be the cause of the chaos this time.

That means…… that pumpkin will put them in danger!

That pumpkin is very suspicious, we must find a way to examine it during the play.

Hmm…… There must be a way to investigate that pumpkin……

We can’t be seen or caught by anyone, someone needs to go investigate that pumpkin.

3 options
We can’t be seen by anyone……	Nobody should notice us……	If only there is something convenient!
Hehehehe! It’s time for cute little Salomon-kun!		Wait a minute, Master!! Cute and invisible butler! Did you forget about me?! Don’t forget me!

Salomon-kun won’t be seen nor noticed! This is my chance to redeem myself!

In essence, I will go and check the contents of that pumpkin. I will confirm if something is in there!

Well then, let’s goooooooo! Master! I will be right back!

Report! Pumpkin, the bear, children! There’s nothing!

1 option
There's nothing!?

How do you know that? There’s absolutely nothing in that pumpkin?!

A-Arslan-sama! We’re in the middle of a play! Please refrain from using a loud voice!

But, I don’t understand how [Player] could tell. There might be an error.

Even though it’s big and suspicious…… nothing seems to be happening…… it’s creepy!

However, that pumpkin must have a powerful force in it. We’ll have to take countermeasures.

In any case, we’re wasting time standing here. We’ll split up and investigate.

We don’t know where the pumpkins are hiding. Everyone, be on your guard.

…… [Player]-sama, you will take the right-hand side. Cusith-sama, please take the left aisle.

I will search the center aisle. If something happens…… come back immediately.

Understood! Let’s end this quickly so we can see the play!

Zabaniya, go behind the scenes. Provide an explanation of the situation about the theater department.

Understood. Right away. Well then, everyone – good luck.

Looks like we split up just fine. Don’t worry, master! We’re still together!

2 options (Same Response)
Thanks.	Don’t bump into a wall.

Ehee~. Leave it to me! I’m so excited!

Third-class Detective Butler’s searching ability! I will show you what I’ve got, Master~!

Inside the dark venue, each of them are in charge of searching their section.

In the meantime, the story continues on stage- it was the Demon King’s time to appear.

Are those the words of the Hero? Pretentious. With Demon King Tonas here, there is no escape.

Rather, those who stand before me, you should throw away all your hopes!

2 options (Same Response)
She is doing a great job!	Taromaiti is in high spirits.

That young lady, she fits really well as the Demon King. She’s speaking out and not holding back, it’s scary.

Nevertheless…… the pumpkins are nowhere to be found. Not even with the “eye of Salomon-kun.”

2 options (Same Response)
I wonder if they’re not here.	There might be a surprise waiting.

Strange…… I did not find anything. Was there an oversight? The auditorium seats, the stage……

Arslan-sama, I’ve returned. The situation is not good.

Oh, you’ve returned, Zabaniya.

Arslan-sama, the connection between the supporting party surrounding the venue has been cut off!

Maria-sama, Azazel-sama, and Gabriel-sama, who were taking commands- their messages were cut off!!

The enemy has already surrounded us?! Stop the play immediately! Evacuate the visitors-

Children's voices:( face) (Giggle)(Giggle). A loud voice is bad. You need to be quiet in a play.

.........!

.........!

Uun, it’s so dark, I can’t find anything at all……

Both the bear and pumpkins, are they really here……?

2 options (Same Response)
Believe in Cusith’s nose.	Are we overlooking something……?

Master, look. The highlight of the play. Uuuu. I want to see the play thoroughly.

After Salomon-kun said to turn their view, The Hero and Demon King confront each other.

The spotlight illuminates the stage, the climax is about to start.

Guided by the light of the Sacred Sword, Jakarta the Brave is here!

I’m glad you’ve come, the adversary of my destiny. I, Demon King Tonas, will show you my power!

Come out, my elite! Go and destroy the Hero!

Ordered to come out from the sleeves of the theater, it was the Jack-O-Lanterns.

Arslan-sama! It appears they were hiding behind the scenes!

Kch! They broke out into the stadium! The pumpkins will possess the actors of the play!

2 options (Same Response)
The Demon King, Tonas will become a pumpkin!	This is unsettling……

(Err…… what? Your costumes are different, did you change them?)

Male Beast Student (Red Wolf Mob with Pumpkin head):( face) (Whisper whisper)

I will allow an image change like that! I care about my subordinate’s spontaneous individuality!

Let’s get back to it! Hahaha. It’s time for your comrades to fall, and you’ll be the only one left.

Our elite are unrivaled and limitless! Yet they are still unique! Despair, your fears will overwhelm you!

Never! Whatever despair waits for me…… I shall not submit, I will seize the future!

I see. I would expect to hear that from the Hero. But, will you still be courageous if you were to see this?

With the snap of the Demon King’s finger, the lanterns withdrew from the stage.

And the person who was accompanying them was left behind, it was a surprise.

(It’s a different cast member?!)

(It’s a different cast member?!)

Eh…… H-Help me……! Please help me, h-hero-sama!

2 options (Same Response)
Why is Volos on stage……?	He's taking the role of the princess?!

(Hey, why are you here? I didn’t hear anything about a change to the princess.)

(This is the person who will play the hungry princess. We'll leave this person in your hands.)

(Sure, why not? Just bear with it for a little while. You’ll do fine as the princess.)

(…… Uuuu…… OK.)

How in the world did the outcome turn out to be this? Why are they on stage?

Hey, hey, [Player]. Isn’t the pumpkin’s scent getting stronger?

Pointing that out, there is some smoke enveloping around their feet.

The huge pumpkin on stage is spewing out a sweet smell.

Uu…… what is this smell? My head…… I’m getting dizzy……!

Wah, for some reason…… my feelings are becoming fluffy…… this is not good!

Block! Black snow…… become a wall! Night on Bald Mountain!

The snow fluttering around Chernobog becomes a wall, it is protecting against the scent of the pumpkin.

2 options (Same Response)
This is bad!	We need to stop that pumpkin!

It’s no good, [Player]. The scent is too strong on the stage, we’ll get caught in it!

Taromaiti…… Chernobog-dono……! Let’s go, Zabaniya!

Please stay calm, [Player]-sama. With my “Rule,” I will distinguish the pumpkin’s aroma!

2 options (Same Response)
Stop it before it spreads out into the room!	I’ll cut through this “fragrance” with my sword!

We won’t let you! Don’t interfere with our plans!

Demon King-sama! Please look over here! The Hero’s comrades are here!

Please give us your command! All members are ready!

What…… is that true?! Then, dispose of them immediately!

By her command, the pumpkin soldiers are closing in.

Audience:( face) Oh?! What’s happening!

Audience:( face) Is this part of the play too? Go for it! Don’t give up!

So, the fairies already deluded the minds of the people on stage!

Nonetheless, the audience thinks it’s part of the production.

2 options (Same Response)
Let’s break through here first.	Everyone, be careful!

Yes! You be careful too, [Player].