Starting a Reversal in Life From the Time of Release

61 – Searching Together (6)

We made Honolulu in Hawaii our supply base.

More precisely, Alex’s villa in Hawaii was used to stock up on supplies, and then he moved them to the island he recently acquired.

And from that island, our plan was to search the Pacific region by patrol aircraft to find hidden islands.

“If it’s not near the Pacific, then near the Atlantic. And if it’s not there either, we’ll search near other oceans. The base will be…Eastern Island.”

Silas looked at the map in his hand while flipping through it on the living room sofa.

He said they would first search the vast ocean, and then narrow down to the smaller seas.

The living room was a space attached to Alex’s villa, and it was incredibly spacious.

Not only was there enough space for people to sit comfortably, but also a map with search routes drawn on one side that could be projected onto.

“It’s really thrilling.”

When Mari exclaimed in a voice as if she was losing her breath, others nodded in agreement.

Even though they already knew about it, they felt disheartened and overwhelmed.

In what era will I cross this vast ocean…

“The search party will consist of me, Isaac, and Yushiho. Only three of us will move.”

“…What?”

I asked, thinking that I misheard, and Silla looked straight into my eyes and spoke.

“You, Isaac, and me. Four of us will operate the plane.”

“Four of us?”

“We don’t need many personnel for the search. And I will install a teleportation magic circle in this house so that we can come as soon as we find something.”

Through the teleportation magic circle, one can move from one point to another in an instant.

Even if that point happens to be inside the airplane.

“Don’t worry.”

As the dragon neutralizes the space coordinates, he can also use teleportation.

Therefore, when I explained that we can operate the magic circle reliably and stably, Seo Haneul looked surprised and asked.

“Just a moment. What if there’s a danger…?”

“We can escape through the teleportation magic circle installed in the plane. I can also call you while defending. In that case, it would be more useful to defend instead of running away.”

As Silla tapped her chin and lowered her head, Seo Haneul also fell silent and sat down.

It seemed like various thoughts came to their minds suddenly.

I quietly observed their expressions and then opened my mouth.

“That’s right. We don’t need many personnel for the search. Moreover, if we can call someone immediately when needed, there’s no need to go together.”

“But…”

Seo Haneul mumbled with a regretful expression.

It seemed like she felt sorry for someone who would be working hard separately.

“It’s okay. It’s better for others to rest and preserve their strength. It’s not something that can be done overnight, so relax and wait.”

“Are you sure it will be okay?”

Alex, who was almost lying on the sofa, asked.

Seeing his apologetic expression, I felt a strange sense of emotion as an observer.

I even wondered if he was the same person as the one who pushed away the airport staff and boarded the plane.

“Yes. In the first place, the search only requires Alex’s capital and my abilities. Since it’s an important mission, be confident and stay strong.”

“I didn’t expect to deceive a fool like this. I see.”

Alex chuckled and lay down, seeming satisfied with my answer.

It was a signal to wait leisurely without paying any more attention.

“Well then, I’ll go too. It means it doesn’t matter if I’m not there, right?”

Marie, who had been listening quietly, spoke up.

There was an unusually determined look in her eyes and voice as she looked at me.

“It’s true… but I just want to rest here.”

“I won’t turn on waiting here even if I have nothing to do. If I have nothing to do, I want to at least keep my spot.”

“Hmm….”

As for me, it was a decision I welcomed.

It would be psychologically comforting to be together, and it would be easier to talk as well.

However, I hesitated because just sitting quietly on the plane was also unexpectedly tiring.

From Noble mtl dot com

But Marie’s intention seemed quite firm.

“Well then, I’ll go too. I’ll listen attentively.”

“Oh? Me too!”

Furthermore, Seo Ha-neul and Lee Yeoreum also volunteered to go.

“Do as you please. There doesn’t seem to be any harm in following along.”

As if all thoughts were gone, Silla sighed and looked around.

It was a take it or leave it kind of attitude.

“Anyway. You’re called Alex, right? You should come with me.”

“What? Where to?”

Alex, who was lying down, raised his head and asked.

He didn’t seem too happy, as if he was just about to fall asleep.

“Of course, it’s where the airplane is. Guide the way.”

“Ah… how troublesome.”

Alex grumbled as if he was really annoyed and got up.

If someone else had seen this, they would probably have been scared to death.

“Follow me. But you’re in charge of driving.”

“Fine. Isaac.”

When Silla called out to Isaac, he sighed and got up.

In his hand, he held a bag of potato chips famous for their nitrogen-infused snacks.

“Yes, let’s go.”

“The rest will handle themselves. We’ll conduct the search tomorrow.”

As the departing person left, strangely, only Mari, me, and two women remained inside the house.

I pondered on what to do and slowly opened my mouth.

“Well… Should we have something to eat for now?”

“To come to a resort and not be able to relax… What kind of situation is this…”

Isaac, sitting across from me, sighed in frustration.

Beside him was Sila, and in front of her, Mari was nodding off with her head on Sila’s shoulder.

Perhaps they were wearing earplugs, as I couldn’t hear the men’s conversation.

“You came here under my jurisdiction, so there’s no exemption.”

“Please. Can’t you exempt me too? What use am I here if you’re not going to exempt me?”

“The Sea Serpent isn’t something you can just carry around, you fool.”

“You’re being too harsh.”

“You’re speaking nothing but foolishness, so calling you a fool is fitting. Anyway…”

Sila stopped talking and asked me, “Is there any response yet?”

“No, there’s nothing.”

When I honestly conveyed my feelings, Sila nodded with an indifferent expression.

I was standing on the magic circle Sila had drawn, and when this circle vibrated, it would send out amplified vibrations towards the stern of the patrol plane.

I didn’t know the exact principles, but I only knew that the amplified vibrations would play some role on the patrol plane’s stern.

“If you get tired, feel free to talk. I’ve cast a healing spell on you.”

“Thank you.”

The expression “I’ll keep you as a healthy slave until the end” gave me chills, but I expressed my gratitude for now. After all, having a healthy body would make me feel less wronged.

“Are you two okay? How about going back even now? What do you think?”

I asked Seo Haneul, who was sitting a bit away, and she quickly waved her hand.

“What? No, I’m fine. It’s much more comfortable here than waiting at home, actually.”

“I feel the same way. So, don’t worry about us.”

This summer, Sido nodded vigorously, as if expressing that it was better to be here. Both of them understood each other, but this method seemed to be too wasteful. If only the three of them had come as the first Silla had suggested, the rest of them would be able to rest comfortably. It seemed like they would have to push for a different method. They had been going on like this for several days already. After confirming that there was nothing there by vibrating, I opened my mouth. “Please don’t all gather like this in the future. It’s too wasteful.” “What?” It’s too wasteful. Mari’s eyes opened wide when I said that. After taking out the earplugs that were in his ears, he put them in his pocket. Silla nodded as if she had a point, but her mouth remained closed. “I’m sorry, but coming all together like this seems too wasteful.” “That’s true, but you also understood and accepted it…” Mari’s eyes seemed saddened, and I felt sorry for no reason. If there had been no alternative, I would have immediately apologized, that much was clear. Furthermore, the eyes of the two women in the corner were also shaking greatly, as if they were afraid of being discarded. “Then, Mari and Seo Haneul. Only one of you will board the plane with Iyeoreum. You will take turns every week. Wouldn’t that be okay?” “You mean we take turns being responsible?” It’s not completely excluding someone, and we take turns. It seemed like my idea wasn’t bad, and Mari’s expression of sadness subsided. The two women also nodded as if they thought the same. “That… doesn’t sound bad.” “Yeah. What do you think, Mari?” When Iyeoreum asked Mari, she also nodded, saying that it made sense. “That’s fine. Shiho seems to want that too. Let’s start tomorrow.” “Then we should decide on the order of responsibilities starting from tomorrow.” The three women found themselves unexpectedly tasked with deciding the order of responsibilities.

Isaac watched that figure with a hesitant glance and chuckled when he looked at me.

“I envy you truly.”

How many regrets were hidden in that short phrase?

I couldn’t know, but the voice, tinged with a sigh, felt excessively heavy.

“…I don’t have much to say.”

“Oh, don’t take it the wrong way; I’m not mocking you. I also need to find an engagement partner soon, but there hasn’t been any progress.”

“Engagement partner, are you looking for someone to manage your household?”

As I asked quietly, Isaac nodded.

Even though he was a descendant of a prestigious family, the conditions seemed rather lenient as long as they got along.

Unintentionally, we found ourselves engaging in a conversation as a man and a woman.

Thanks to that, the flight time wasn’t as painful.

However, the fact that there was no significant progress today… was quite sigh-inducing.