The Land of the Rising Sun Transfers to Another World

Chapter 45: Nishitani's Misfortune

I understand the concerns that the WALKER is overly high-spec, but I hope you'll continue to support it.

- ワイアード

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Eastern District outskirts, Unbekannt

Luna and Meto were hiding on a vacant lot on the outskirts of town, partially concealed among construction tools and equipment. Though both were severely exhausted, they had managed to escape.

"Haah... haah... somehow... we managed to get into the town... Are you okay, Meto?"

"Ugh... ngh..."

Meto's complexion didn't look good. His condition was much more severe than Luna's, as he was drained from both his injuries and the use of advanced magic. He was in a very dangerous state...

"Meto! ...Meto! What should I do... I dropped the magic stone for healing when we were fleeing... What am I supposed to...?"

As Luna fretted, she heard voices nearby. She hid in the shadows and listened.

"Whew~~! Nothing beats a kan-ko-hee after work! ...It's nice and quiet here, barely anyone comes by... the perfect spot for a break."

A fox beastwoman dressed as a maid was resting nearby, swinging her legs leisurely as she sat atop a pile of timber.

'What's this... a resident of this town? I thought it was a pursuer... but still... what an indecent outfit! That skirt's far too short! She looks just like a prostitute! ...Wait, is she one?'

"Oh? What are you doing here, Carla?"

"Huh!? ...Mira!? What are you doing here!?"

Another figure appeared, a demi-human called Mira. She had dark skin and four arms, marking her as a member of the Sukuna race, one of the rarer species among demi-humans.

"What am I doing? This is my favorite spot for breaks too."

"Oh, come on~ I thought it was my little secret spot..."

'Another one just appeared... is that... could it be the Sukuna race!? Why would a rare group be in a place like this!?'

The Sukuna race were wanderers with no homeland, often roaming desolate, remote wildernesses. Their numbers were low due to low reproductive rates, and they harbored strong animosity toward humans, frequently attacking caravans and trade groups.

"Even so... this place really is a paradise. People from Japan are completely different from others... I thought that from the moment they saved us."

During the invasion of the Thestania Empire, the SDF had found about 50 exhausted Sukuna slaves trapped in cages. They rescued them, and after some time, prepared to send them back to the wilderness where they lived. However, the Sukunas expressed a desire to repay the Japanese people, who had helped them. After much deliberation, the officials finally allowed them to live in Unbekannt as recognized foreign residents.

"It's true... they didn't discriminate or persecute us demi-humans. They accepted us and gave us a place to belong..."

"And we have Nishitani to thank for that too! He was the one who gave us jobs! And these lovely clothes were gifts from him!"

"It feels a bit drafty down there, but to think such stylish, cute clothes could be work uniforms... and I heard he's planning to introduce sailor uniforms and nurse outfits next?"

"I wonder what that'll be like~ I'm excited~"

Luna didn't fully understand half of the two's conversation, but a few words stuck with her.