Multiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 77

Multiverse Adventure – My Journey Begins in Danmachi 77

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Edited by: Tiny Fan Fiction

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Chapter 77 I’m just going to jump down from here today!

I won’t even…

In Noah’s surprised gaze, the Black-haired Girl slowly rose from the Sofa and walked up to him.

Even while standing, she was still shorter than Noah, a young girl dressed in a Purple Dress.

The hem of her skirt reached her knees, revealing a pair of delicate, fair little calves.

Her petite feet touched the floor, causing the White Lace Stockings to gather a bit of dust.

The girl’s short black hair fell to her ears, tied back with a ribbon-like red hair tie.

Her face was pale, with well-defined features; although her blue eyes lacked sparkle, they instead gave her a doll-like delicacy, making one feel an urge to hold her tightly and cuddle her.

Though still young, it was already certain that she would grow up to be a Beauty.

However, as the young girl quietly approached, closing the distance to the point where Noah could see his own reflection in her eyes, he felt a bit flustered.

W-What do you want to do?

Just as Noah was confused, he saw the young girl suddenly press her thin lips together, then open her small hands and leap into his embrace.

Noah, who had already removed his Armor, felt the gentle weight of the young girl against his chest, separated only by a layer of soft battle attire.

When her hair brushed against his chin, it caused a slight itch, like a timid kitten leaping into his arms and wiggling its Body.

Then, accompanied by the sound of heartbeats and soft sobs, a warm, damp sensation gradually spread across his neck.

After a few seconds of being stunned, Noah instinctively raised his hands, hesitated for a moment, then slowly patted the young girl’s back.

“It’s okay, it’s okay.”

Having grown accustomed to pain and death, Noah often lacked empathy, and he was well aware of this himself.

However, being thrown into such a disgusting sea of bugs would make anyone feel nauseous for days, let alone a 5 or 6-year-old girl.

It was likely a psychological shadow that could last a lifetime.

The young girl, receiving a response, became even more excited, tightly wrapping her arms around Noah’s neck, burying her small face into the nape of his neck, her Body trembling with rapid Breathing Technique.

Yet, no matter how her tears surged, she only quietly sobbed, not letting out loud wails.

This made Noah have to suppress the heat and itchiness coming from his neck, wondering if it felt the same when he had drained blood from Ryu back then.

He looked up at the sky with a blank expression while continuing to pat the young girl’s tender back.

Sigh, if I had known I would be taking care of a child, I should have brought Riveria along.

Time slowly passed, until the soft sunlight that had originally slanted into the room gradually intensified and slowly retreated from the study.

Not knowing how long had passed, the young girl, though seemingly asleep in silence, would occasionally let out a sob or 2.

Now, Noah somewhat understood why people said girls were made of water, as he felt that the front of his clothes were completely soaked with tears.

Just how many tears were there, anyway?

Just as Noah suspected that the young girl in his arms had cried herself unconscious and was about to pick her up, she suddenly sat up straight.

Her small face, flushed red and with a few strands of hair stuck to it, had a nose and eyes that were red and puffy, and her eyes, which were misty with tears, also held a hint of shame…

She looked at Noah, then at his chest, which was completely soaked with tears, and quietly lowered her head.

Hearing that soft and gentle voice, which sounded like a sweet cake, Noah couldn’t help but let out a sigh of relief.

She was feeling shy, which was a good sign, as it meant she was recovering.

Even though Noah didn’t really understand girls, after interacting with Ais, Ryu, Riveria, and Airmid, he knew that the best way to handle a girl’s shyness was to change the subject.

So, he reached out and gently tidied up the strands of hair that were stuck to her cheeks.

“What’s your name?”

The subtle sensation of being touched by soft fingers on her cheeks made Matou Sakura think of her mother’s hands, and the feeling of loneliness from being abandoned by her parents welled up in her heart again.

“…Sakura, Matou Sakura.”

Even though Noah didn’t see the emotions that flashed in Matou Sakura’s eyes, he could sense the change in her heart through the small hands that suddenly grasped his clothes tightly.

Sigh, girls’ thoughts were really hard to understand.

He couldn’t understand the thoughts of a 5- or 6-year-old Matou Sakura.

Nor could he understand the thoughts of an 8- or 9-year-old Ais, a 12-year-old Airmid, or a 14-year-old Ryu.

And then there was Riveria, that old…

Huh!

A sudden chill and a sense of unease interrupted Noah’s thoughts.

Never mind, he’d ask that Kelp Head about the girl’s background later.

“I’m Noah, Noah Cipher, nice to meet you.”

Looking at Noah’s large but slender white hands, Matou Sakura was taken aback for a moment before hesitantly extending her small hand.

It was more like Matou Sakura’s small hand was enveloped by Noah’s palm than a handshake.

Feeling the warmth that spread from his palm to her arm and throughout her body, Matou Sakura’s consciousness became a bit hazy.

Matou Sakura suddenly recalled the scene in her dream where the boy left the valley at dawn, and the light in his eyes, and she felt that the name Noah was quite strange.

Because Noah was the name of a savior.

But Cifer made Matou Sakura think of Lucifer, the fallen angel from Western legend who betrayed God.

And Lucifer was also known as Lucifer.

Until her stomach growled, waking her up.

Rubbing her empty stomach, which had been without food or water since yesterday noon, the little girl felt her cheeks heat up.

“Hmm, let’s talk about other things later, first, let’s find something to eat.”

Holding Matou Sakura in his arms, Noah sheathed his sword and left the study.

Due to his unfamiliarity with the cooking tools, seasonings, and ingredients of this world, Noah’s culinary skills were hindered, and he could only simply cook a vegetable and meat soup with noodles.

However, when the dish was served, Matou Sakura’s eyes sparkled, and she sniffed the air, her nose twitching.

“It smells so good.”

Really?

This smells good?

After some thought, Noah concluded that the little girl was just too hungry, and anything would taste good to her.

Just as he was about to take a sip, Noah sensed that Kelp Head, who had been sleeping like a log in the next room, was showing signs of waking up.

“You eat first, I’ll just go and…”

Noah had just stood up when Matou Sakura grabbed his sleeve, shaking her head with a pleading expression.

“No, don’t go~”

Looking at the young girl’s large, tearful eyes, which seemed to be begging him not to leave, Noah’s mouth twitched, and he eventually sat back down.

Never mind, Kelp Head wouldn’t run away anyway.

“Well, you eat first, I’m hungry too.”

Even though Noah sat back down, Matou Sakura still held onto him with one hand, using the other to eat her food.

Well, kids are kids, after all, like a certain Hestia from the Familia.

It’s possible that after crying her heart out, Matou Sakura finished a large bowl of Vegetable Meat Noodle Soup and soon let out a yawn, then began to doze off.

This couldn’t help but bring a glimmer of excitement to Noah’s heart.

What a great opportunity!

“Hey, Little Sakura, are you tired? Why don’t you go to sleep? I can find a bed for you.”

Matou Sakura nodded, then shook her head, leaving Noah perplexed.

Then, the young girl raised her 2 small hands high, with a meaning that was all too obvious… she wanted to be hugged!

The way she acted as if it was only natural, made Noah’s eyes twitch, and he couldn’t help but scowl.

Good grief!

You little brat, are you getting too full of yourself?

Even Ais only asks me to piggyback her when she’s sleepy, and you’re asking me to hug you?

I, the great hero who saves the world, am I here to be your cuddle pillow?

Absolutely not…

“Hey, are you awake?”

When Matou Kariya woke up with a severe headache, the first thing he saw was a silver-haired boy sitting in a chair beside his bed, looking down at him with an air of superiority.

Although his posture was casual, his aura was like that of a king gazing down at his subject, making it hard to meet his eyes.

…if he hadn’t been holding a sleeping young girl in his arms, that is.

“Hey, I’m talking to you!”

Sensing that the Kelp Head’s gaze was fixed on the girl in his arms, Noah widened his eyes, drawing his attention back.

After a hushed conversation with Kelp Head, Noah gained a general understanding of the Matou Family, the Tohsaka Household, and other related information.

Such as the fact that this Kelp Head was named Matou Kariya, had a brother named Matou Zouken, and the life they led in the Matou Family in the past and their current situation.

Like how Matou Sakura was previously known as Tohsaka Sakura, the second daughter of another prominent family in Fuyuki City, who was adopted by the Matou Family because Matou Zouken needed an heir.

However, aside from this, Matou Kariya didn’t know much, being just a Puppet himself.

Meanwhile, Noah, combining the knowledge he gained from reading those Magecraft notes last night, had some speculations of his own.

But the issue is, a family’s Magic Crest comes but in a single copy, and it can only be inherited by one daughter.

For the daughter who does not inherit the Magic Crest, becoming an Ordinary Person is fortunate enough, but more likely, she’ll lead a miserable life because ‘like attracts like,’ or even end up as a specimen.

The Tohsaka Household had daughters but didn’t know what to do, while the Matou Family happened to lack an heir, so they arranged for one to be adopted.

In hindsight, had it not been for my appearance last night, this girl’s fate would undoubtedly have turned quite tragic.

It’s said that Magi are devoid of humanity, monsters without a concept of mundane morality… I wonder if Matou Sakura’s father is aware of his daughter’s plight.

If he knew, then I could just swiftly deal with him at that time.

Don’t worry, I’ll take care of your wife and 2 daughters; rest assured and go in peace.

As Noah gently stroked Matou Sakura’s cheek, soft as a peeled hard-boiled egg, he pondered and suddenly felt eyes upon him.

“Hm? Do you have something to say?”

With nerves causing his hands to flutter like a fly, Matou Kariya felt Noah’s gaze and his Breathing Technique momentarily halted.

As always, when the gap between parties is too great, the weaker one can feel immense pressure from mere observation.

Not to mention, Matou Kariya’s mind always retained the image of Noah from last night, armored and sword in hand, staring at him.

That measuring gaze was like contemplating from which angle to strike to most swiftly slit his throat.

Such an intent to kill was natural, devoid of emotion, without anger or cruelty, purely instinctual.

Therefore, Matou Kariya was certain that this beautiful youth who could make countless rich women scream and cry was, in essence, a Berserker drenched in blood from countless battles.

But Matou Kariya thought, even if the other person was truly a homicidal maniac, he should be more humane than that perverted Old Worm.

Isn’t Matou Sakura clinging to him for sleep evidence of that?

Often, children are more perceptive than adults, knowing who is good and who is bad.

Well, I may be a piece of trash as an individual, but I wouldn’t lay a hand on a little girl; in some sense, rounding it off, we’re the same kind of people?

After such self-encouragement, Matou Kariya decided to gamble everything for the glory and riches of his remaining life!

“That, Cifer-san, how do you intend to handle the Matou Family and me?”

Noah understood Kelp Head’s intentions in an instant.

Damn, even though Matou Kariya and Old Worm’s relationship is practically Enemy-level, to so quickly pledge allegiance to his father’s killer, he’s got some guts.

“Are you suggesting you’d handle it for me?”

Like he’d swallowed down a shot of strong liquor, Matou Kariya suddenly straightened his back, his face flushing red.

But his eyes sparked with a newfound light, and the wrinkles and under-eye bags that made his face look old seemed to fade away, making him look younger.

“Well, the Matou Family was an outsider clan a few centuries ago, so their magical land assets are scattered all over the country. If no one takes charge, they’ll probably be…lost soon. Although I was just a Puppet before, I did serve as head of the family for a few years! I’m confident I can deliver the Matou Family’s assets intact to Miss Sakura.”

While he deeply resented Matou Zouken, he also understood that the Matou Family’s wealth depended on the support of that Old Worm.

Without the backing of magecraft practitioners, the Matou Family’s fortune would surely dwindle.

So, whether it was gaining Noah’s approval or waiting for that incredibly talented Sakura to come of age and take the helm, both were necessary.

Matou Kariya had ambition, but his greatest desire was simply to live a normal life as a wealthy man.

Noah sensed that.

But he didn’t dislike it; he even admired it, because ambition wasn’t inherently bad.

Noah believed that if even a tenth of the world’s population acted solely in their self-interest, the world would be a much better place.

Because at least half the people were doing stupid things that harmed others and themselves every day.

Besides, he was going back to Orario after the Holy Grail War, and this period wouldn’t last long; it was certainly not long enough to wait for Matou Sakura to grow up.

So, preparing a backup plan for her was essential.

“Then I’ll leave it to you, Matou Family head.”

Noah offered a few words of encouragement to Matou Kariya, then carried the still-sleeping Matou Sakura back to his study and continued to read his notes.

It wasn’t until sunset that Mat

Seeing Matou Sakura’s flushed face and her head bowed in shame, Noah could only pat her head gently.

Then, watching her close her eyes comfortably like a little cat, he sighed, “Kids are truly blessed.”

He hadn’t realized it when he was young, but growing up, he understood that being able to eat purely for the sake of eating and sleep purely for the sake of sleeping was a kind of happiness.

After growing up, sleeping was still something to be happy about, but eating wasn’t always the case.

Sometimes, even when faced with something he didn’t want to eat, he had to force it into his mouth while shedding tears.

Noah’s sigh only ended when Matou Sakura tried to drag him to take a bath.

After a 3-minute standoff with Matou Sakura, Noah chose to simply carry her back to the bedroom to sleep.

He just didn’t understand, this little girl was clearly timid and afraid of everything, yet she was so stubborn towards him.

She wouldn’t bathe, so let it be.

He estimated that in a few days, when she wasn’t afraid anymore, she would probably want to bathe on her own.

But before Noah could wait for Matou Sakura to be willing to bathe herself, an uninvited guest arrived at the Matou mansion.

“Matou Zouken! Where are you? Hand Sakura over!”

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