Hyperdimension neptunia: The legend of the Deity of Wrath(neptuniaxvtubers)

Chapter 37: Hanging Out With The Planeptunian Crew(Last Part)

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3rd POV

It is now the seventh and final day of Dezso's stay at Neptune's Basilicom. The last two days have not been too exciting, but it was still fun for Dezso nonetheless.

On the fifth day, Dezso was gifted a plushie version of himself courtesy of Plutia. Dezso was ecstatic to receive such a gift and assured Plutia that he would take great care of it before she and Peashy had to go back to their home dimension.

After that Dezso decided to finally go back to the guild to meet up with Natalie after such a long time.

Switch to Dezso's POV

Dezso- *sigh*

After bidding my farewells to Plutia, I decided to take a walk outside. While walking around I just so happened to catch a glimpse of an adventurer walking towards the direction of Virtua forest, and that made me remember about the guild and all the friends I have made there. Which is why I decided to finally return after so long.

Dezso- I can't believe it slipped my mind... I suppose even Gods are not immune to forgetting... Natalie...

That's right. It's been so long since I've seen Natalie, and all the other friends and comrades I've made during my time there. I haven't visited since...

Dezso- *stops walking* since I revealed myself as the Deity of Wrath...

Yes.. The last time I saw Natalie and the others, they had yet to know of my true identity. And ever since my speech I have not once visited to gauge their reactions...

Dezso- will they treat me differently...? Will they revere me? Or fear me?

I... I don't want that, any of that. I want them to treat me like they always have, as a friend. I... I'm afraid that the way they see me will change. Perhaps... This fear was why I subconsciously never decided to visit again... I was afraid of this...

Dezso- *sigh* pathetic... How can I let such fear control me like this. Change... Is inevitable. To fear what cannot be avoided is acceptable, but to do nothing because of it is not.

Dezso- *starts walking again* whether they revere or fear. I will never know the answer to this question if I do not confront it, to see it with my own eyes.

Switch back to 3rd POV

After resolving himself, Dezso finally made it to the front doors of the guild. As Dezso got closer to the door, his arms trembled within his pockets for a few moments before he forced them to stop. Shortly after Dezso narrowed his eyes and got closer to activate the automatic doors to open. As he entered, everyone inside turned around to look at him, but no one said a word... The surroundings became quiet, dreadfully so.

Dezso- is... Something wrong?

No one replied to his question, they all simply turned away from him and went back to their previous business. This made Dezso's heart drop to his stomach, seeing that his fears may actually be reality.

Dezso- Natalie... Natalie!

Dezso quickly ran up to the receptionist desk to see Natalie. When he reached there, he saw Natalie standing there with her back facing towards him.

Dezso- Natalie.... Is everything okay?

Like everyone else, Natalie said nothing, all she did was turn her head to look at Dezso with a cold stare.

Dezso- no... Please... Not you too...

Natalie then walked out of the receptionist desk and went up to face Dezso. Once she was in front of him, she continued to look at Dezso with the same cold look. Dezso couldn't bear to see one of his firsts friend look at him like that.