Perfectly Balanced [ON-GOING]

Chapter Sixty Six: Deep Dive

66. Deep Dive

08-04-2024

A/N: Sorry for delayed post guys! Even with a bi-weekly schedule, I still get busy with school work! Things are pretty hectic, but I try my best for you guys.

Q: Noodle asked me this earlier, but if Pokémon were to exist in Dr. Stone, what Pokémon would our main cast have? I think Senku would have a Metagross or Magnemite.

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Over the hills and far from the palace, you finally made it to Amaryllis's village. It was nice to be out of the palace, as it was a breath of fresh air away from a majority of the guards. Minus Moz, of course. As you arrived, you has noticed that Senku, Gen, and Suika were already missing, probably taking another route to make sure Moz wouldn't notice them.

"Feels nice to be back home, huh?" Moz comments as he follows you toward the village.

"It does...though, it'd be better if you weren't following me," you tell him with a clipped tone, not looking at him at all.

He chuckles in response, "Well, it's not like I can leave you alone. Old man's orders. But it was worth coming here, seeing as I get to see some cuties for the future."

You were wondering why he said that, and turned to him to see him squinting his eyes and looking in a certain direction. Your eyes narrowed and wandered to find out what he was looking at. They slightly widened when you spotted a familiar, black-haired child talking amongst the villagers themselves. With makeup, no less. You wondered why they were up on the surface, but assumed they had their reasons.

"Her name was 'Haruhi-chan,' right? She's gonna be a real looker when she's older," the warrior commented with a smirk as he looked down at you.

You strained yourself, knowing that he was doing whatever he could to rile you up. Keeping yourself cool and composed, you spoke, "She will, but you shouldn't be fantasizing about children, Moz-sama."

"Relax, I'm only complimenting her looks," the brunette replied with a chuckle.

As you continued getting closer, Haru notices you within the corner of their eyes. Their mouth was slightly agape until they noticed the warrior standing behind you. Then they sealed their lips before a fake smile formed before you.

"I'm glad to see you back, sen--I mean--(Y/N)-san!" They lightly cheered as they met up with you. "Did the master let you go? Everyone will be happy to see you!"

"Unfortunately, no. I'm only here to assist Ibara-sama and Moz-sama with some intruders at the end of the island," you tell them with squinted vision.

They slightly widened their silver-like eyes upon hearing your task, which made you glad that they were quick to understand what was going on. "Okay...well, my father came back with the others after their mouse hunt. I'm going to help them soon."

You were wondering which one of your friends they were refering to as "father" when Moz commented with a smirk, "Mouse hunt, huh? Seems like they've come all the way to the palace from here."

"The palace has mice too? Seems like the palace is no different than our lowly village then," Haru shrugged their shoulders. You could see a smug smile trying to tug at their lips, but they contained it well. "Are you having trouble with them lately?"

"Only your blessed (Y/N)-chan and Kohaku-chan have been catching the ones they've spotted. We wouldn't want them to bite any of the harem members," said the warrior as he narrowed his eyes.