Chapter 44: I Was Outplayed!!!

  Narrator Vulely: “With my current power… you shouldn’t be all smiles, Nemu. I’ll only give you one warning to leave…” I say with a serious tone, pointing my sword at her.

  Nemu: “You’re in no position to force me out of your office, let alone command me to do anything.” She shot back with an unbothered scoff.

  Why… isn’t she even slightly afraid? No, really! The future Celia is absolutely stronger than this Nemu, and I highly doubt that she is cheating like I am. It can’t be Nemu being arrogant, as she is definitely the smartest, and oldest within this family of ours…

  Nemu: “Vulely… don’t you find it weird how… you aren’t around in this present? In my time, I mean.” She asked with a hinting tone, walking towards me once more.

  Narrator Vulely: “…”

  Nemu: “Silence? Of course, that is the expected reaction. After all, you don’t remember the past, only what you’ve narrated so far.” She said with a grim giggle.

  No… no… Wait, this isn’t that serious! Nemu is messing with me!!! I don’t have the past me’s memories, as Celia made sure that I wouldn’t get them until AFTER I finish my job.

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  Nemu: “While that is true… The current Vulely is in a self-imposed coma, which, does limit your power by a bit. She tactfully did this without anyone noticing until now, and you should really wake her up sometime soon.” She suggested with an oddly caring tone.

  Damn… Nemu can hear my thoughts! I mean, I somewhat expected this, considering that none of us really know much about the extent of Nemu’s and Celia’s power. It doesn’t upset me any less, though!!!…

  Nemu: “Anyway, I was just making a little joke for fun. Now, tell me what happened. You aren’t the type to act this way, even when horrible things happen. Like a scared child…” She gently commanded, getting right next to me before I could even react, seeming to reach for my head.

  Swish!

  Narrator Vulely: “Jokes or not, I still hold the upper hand right now. Strength wise…” I say with shaky confidence, fruitlessly striking at the woman again.

  How is it that I am stronger than her… yet, Nemu can just avoid all my attacks like they’re nothing? I hope the Mana around us isn’t snitching on me…

  Nemu: “That would actually be wrong, dear Vulely. Your superior strength is solely from the future Celia.” She corrected with a laugh, now playing with the tip of my sword.

  Narrator Vulely: “Damn you! It was you all along, Nemu!!!” I randomly accuse, angrier than ever before.

  Nemu: “( ? _ ? )”

  Narrator Vulely: “Celia’s bad habit of being vague for no reason sometimes… It came from you!” I explain, since she was clearly confused.

  Nemu: “(- _ -)”

  With her stunned by my attack of bullshit, I immediately fled that voidy office! When I am narrating, I don’t have a form, so not even this absurd Being can get me now that I’ve left. Curious… why am I still here, with Nemu glaring at me like I’ve committed a grave sin?…