The scenery around me was stunning: On my right, in front of a crystal temple, high rocks surround a turquoise waterfall with a narrow river that wound through it. There lay masses of dark brown stone, with the river glistening in the sunlight such as the lustrous shine of diamonds. On my left, the calm, emerald sea reflected a massive sun rising above violet-hued volcanoes in the distance, amid a canopy of flame. White bird flocks were taking off in the air. Almond trees in full bloom with thick limbs crowned the singular panorama. I exhaled a sigh of relaxation since I knew I was at the ideal location, considering there was no land anywhere else in the universe as real and enchanting as this scene in my head.
My one and only friend, Gubimu, was also present and, unbelievably, ruler of this semi-material planet, appealing as usual. He seems so naive and unpredictable, active, and restless sitting on a cliff, perhaps in a dream as we admired the magnificent daybreak. I walked up to him cautiously, making sure not to make any noise, to surprise him. I had virtually no possibility of succeeding in that, yet we still always had fun.
He constantly pretended to be shocked during that little game, since I appeared out of nowhere.
I opened my eyes and remained silent while taking in the eerie silence for a while.
I had often considered a new strategy, and it seemed to be alright but now that I was perched on the ledge of the frightening tribes that were guarding the edge of the cliff, and as they are approaching, I had a new level of fear and uncertainty about my idea. However, it was too late to have regrets.
I noticed them approaching me as they climbed the rocky incline, and I tightened my grip on my laser rifle even further. Moments later there was nothing I could do because they had surrounded me, and I needed to accept I had come to a dead end.
As the tribes got closer, the old hag reached for my hand and with a wave of a finger, she immediately stopped them from getting closer to me.
"Come, come."
She said.
I looked at the sight of her hands that were wrinkled old and weary.
We came inside the wooden hut filled with runes, candles, pots, and glass bottles with all sorts of stuff-lizards, blood, and hair everywhere.
The scent of the hut contained all kinds of aromas- honey, catnip, chamomile, mugwort, lamb’s cress, plantain, mayweed, nettle, crab-apple, thyme, and fennel.
"Can you check what the shape of the moon is now, darling?"
She asked me.
I peeped outside to see.
"It's round."
"Good heavens, it's already the full moon. I have to get you up and ready."
I am curious now as to how she understands me.
"How do you know my language?"
She turned to look at me while busying herself with some old book and preparing her pots, her white hair all over the place.
"Could you get that large stick over there, please?"
I looked over, found a stick, and handed it over to her.
She stirred up something hot, following some instructions in her book and chanting some unfamiliar songs.
"What are you doing?"
"I am a Salem witch," she began.
"I am here long before these tribes came. I am a gypsy. I am from a land-Sordoha that nobody knows about. Upon traveling everywhere, I sought out knowledge. This is how I knew about your language.
Little girl, you are not from this world. You only have a body, but you do not have a soul. You are a different entity, and I can tell it right now just feeling your presence."
"What do you mean?"
I exclaimed.
What is she talking about?
"I know you are confused. I will have time to explain it to you later..."
When she was done stirring, she held the cup higher and as if putting a spell on it, she chanted more words into the cup and seized it near her forehead.
"What about those tribes?"
You are not from this time, Hotaru. The gods brought you to us during this civilization for you to understand who you are and what you are capable of.
"But... I don't understand."
“How do you know my name?”
I have lived hundreds of years, child. I know a lot of things even the world cannot understand.
The old witch raised her wooden cup again and gave it to me.
"What is this?"
Drink it for your protection, she says.
I gazed at the drink.
It looks brown and raw; I could puke myself out.
"Hot, dreams are doorways. Doors to different planets!" she continued in an enthusiastic, eager way to make an impression. The future is even influenced by your dreams! You can change the future if you have control over your fantasies. You could also go through dimensions and actual encounters on the other side!”
I am hungry, so I considered drinking it and asked for some water to quench my thirst.
“I am hungry; do you have some food to eat?”
“Hotu, after you drink, I will give you some supper.”
I drank the cup and slowly, I felt dizzy…
Two dark horses were pulled by a ghostly, strangely glistening vehicle that suddenly showed up. It came to a standstill while it was quickly approaching.
It stopped when it got to me, and a carved door unlocked.
The door shut when I entered with grace until an odd car arrived, the horses resumed galloping and vanished from view, covered in dust.
Nothing else needed to be done there, so I just stayed. So I left with nothing but my school ID, in a hurry, on the planet, just what I had intended, a spacecraft for public transportation. The horses brought me to a very dark place and suddenly I opened the first glistening door I saw after climbing yet another set of stairs without thinking about the knob, which apparently; they had neglected to lock without thinking about it at all. I walked inside a large, white area with numerous walls, each one of them with a bed.
I am very exhausted, let me just lie on this soft pastel bed. When I lay down, I could not fall asleep because I think somebody was watching me.
I scream.
Get me out of here!
I only saw walls getting closer and closer to me, and I feel so trapped…
Just when the walls already pushed and squeezed me to dust, I am now in a flowing river and tall mountains with steep, purple sides glimmering below; little flowers among the angular rocks that are large, bright moon surrounded by azure clouds and rocks; then I woke up and was charmed by the beautiful night-time scenery on a slick cliff and sat upright. A merchant stood at the edge of the cliff, the enormous moon brightly beaming behind him. He immediately turned to face me as if he had only recently known I was waking up.
Help! I’m trapped!
I told him.
It didn't take long for the area to resemble some hostile terrain on the far-off desert, dotted with blue rocks and an amazing blue moon was prominent among the violet highlands and the starry sky.
I think I am some kind of a cosmid which is a type of cyberspace creation, a highly advanced hologram that can infiltrate the real world, blend in with any natural environment, manipulate minds, and cause a wide range of illusions, hallucinations, and unfathomable problems to living things.
I immediately felt my heart sink when I heard those words because I am well aware of what a cosmid is.
And, sure, the witch was correct—I couldn't live there since I wasn't the cosmoid's creator and wasn't even merely one of its inhabitants. Instead, I was just a pawn, easily susceptible to disaster and trouble—which had already occurred to me numerous times in the past. I became overcome by despair, but I knew that if I did, it would be the last of me. I had to respond somehow... Then maybe next I had to flee and hide behind a holographic but reasonably sturdy blue rock.
The next thing I found was a lake nearby, and its water was stirring. The man I saw a while ago disappeared.
Not again.
I kept quiet.
I became surprised by a sight that appeared before me: seeing a thin woman's quick, yet delicate motions-a submerged creature that swam until it vanished behind a prismatic cliff block.
I cautiously approached in its direction and watched it emerge by the gravel lake shore: An adorable tiny mermaid with long red hair caught my attention.
It was seated gracefully on a flat rock, grinning, with green eyes and hair. She whispered to me gently.
In a sweet, beautiful voice, she ordered me to "take the way around the lake." And be careful, monsters could show up at any time.
“Who are you?” I asked but she gave me no answer.
The mermaid dove under the sea once more, disappearing quickly. Despite the mysterious nature of her behavior, I rushed to take her guidance and walked along the rocky, steep route that seemed to encircle the lake. How come I never noticed it before? Thoughts crossed my mind, but I kept quiet. The path turned out to be much longer than I had anticipated. Eventually, it led me quite far away from the lake after continuing for what seemed like an eternity along a series of treacherous tracks along high cliffs that went down and up, right or left. I simply continued to walk, unable to speak, expecting to escape, if there was a path out.
The biggest surprise came at the path's end when I emerged from a long, vertical tube and found myself inside an extra-terrestrial base that was humming with energy. It was constructed at the edge of a cliff over an abyss and was made out of several bee swarm structures that were all composed of a bright, marble-like material that was smooth and shiny.
For a time, I completely forgot that I had just walked into a terrible death trap as I stood there stunned, gazing up at the stunning starry sky above the hives and their horrifying dwellers. There were several space monsters around. Most of them resembled enormous insects with open mouths full of long, pointed teeth, and their violent screams filled the humid air. They had long, pointed tails with stings and many, membranous wings that allowed them to fly freely. I could tell some of them were distinct because they resembled enormous spiders with tentacles, while others appeared to be liquid particles. Others had no shape at all and were made of a disgusting, seeping fluid that changed shape constantly before becoming something.
Could it be that the mermaid wished for me to arrive here? She wasn't a mermaid at all, I realized as I was wondering. They can change their shape. They are capable of taking on any form, including human form. Without the locals ever knowing, they will mix in with them and wipe off the entire population! "I told myself in the quietest voice imaginable.
As soon as my presence was noticed, there was an immediate hush throughout the entire area. At the same time that a shapeless, still-oozing creature had just crept up on me, all the monsters turned their hideous heads in my direction. It transformed into a red-haired mermaid in a matter of seconds. She gave me a cunning smile that showed who she was. "You're finally here, which is great because my kids are starving to death! “ She proclaimed in a sober voice, her lovely features taking on a somewhat nasty expression.
She then started transforming once more into a new creature, one that would soon be the worst of all those horrors. While more and more of those monsters drew nearer and nearer, I took a step back. I could sense the strength flowing anew inside of me, though, and I felt ready to face them all. I let out a loud shout at the edge of bliss as I raised both arms and sent two thick surges of energy against the approaching beasts.

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Nineteen: 秘密の旅 (A Secret Trip)
"So, this time, what do you want? “At first, I had my doubts about your ability to find the Lotus, let alone take it; however, now that you have succeeded, I desire it for myself. Am I being understood? "I guess so," I replied after pausing to look him in the eyes directly, temporarily diverting his attention.He hesitated before continuing, "As for you." I'm all right. "At the first sign of resistance, I'll kill you! In a low, somewhat sexy voice, I replied, "I don't mean to oppose at all. My right hand slid to the side of my pocket at the same time, thinking to myself that it could conceal a laser gun. Before anyone could know what was occurring, I shoved the prince away from me and fired twice. Two of the troops dropped on the ground dead after being taken off guard by my sudden onslaught.The soldier seized the chance right away, and with a swift motion of his arms, he was able to escape the people who were holding him captive. As the remaining soldiers quickly moved to the side a
Eighteen: アルゲザの兵士 (Algeza Soldiers)
All the monsters then collapsed into heaps of ashes or fried jelly that had once been their flesh. Nevertheless, for a brief period, their queen was still alive. She said, having reclaimed half the mermaid's form, "You should do the same to the witch who sold the world and you, Hotaru." Before it was too late and all the force was lost, I closed my eyes in a daze. I tried to picture this in every detail since I wanted to leave that place quickly and desperately wished I was back in my spacecraft, far from that planet. The world started to disappear and shift quickly in front of my eyes, as if in a magical vision, but I knew it was much more than that. Then, a loud hum rang deafeningly inside my skull.Even though it was leaving its solar system, I continued to perceive the rising sun as being surrounded by enormous sea waves, creating the appearance of an unsettling cosmic vortex outside my window to the cosmos. Gubimu was also present, standing next to me. I'm not sure why; perhaps
Seventeen: 人魚、魔女、モンスター (Mermaids, Witches and Monsters)
The scenery around me was stunning: On my right, in front of a crystal temple, high rocks surround a turquoise waterfall with a narrow river that wound through it. There lay masses of dark brown stone, with the river glistening in the sunlight such as the lustrous shine of diamonds. On my left, the calm, emerald sea reflected a massive sun rising above violet-hued volcanoes in the distance, amid a canopy of flame. White bird flocks were taking off in the air. Almond trees in full bloom with thick limbs crowned the singular panorama. I exhaled a sigh of relaxation since I knew I was at the ideal location, considering there was no land anywhere else in the universe as real and enchanting as this scene in my head.My one and only friend, Gubimu, was also present and, unbelievably, ruler of this semi-material planet, appealing as usual. He seems so naive and unpredictable, active, and restless sitting on a cliff, perhaps in a dream as we admired the magnificent daybreak. I walked up to hi
Sixteen: 私に頭を下げて (Bow Down To Me)
I quickly became aware that my eyes were open and saw very unfamiliar things.I stared at the boy. He appeared to be physically weak from the way his head moved.I wonder how he had slept, and for how long? Were there any voices and if so; how did the voices sound like? And the ups and downs, like the sound of breaking waves on pebbles? I watched him as he stretched out a clumsy hand to get his bread from his pocket where he always kept it and touched something slick and hard, perhaps glass. He was very surprised by this because it was so unexpected. He suddenly rolled over, gave me a brief momentary gaze, and then fought to sit up. I see that he was surprised by how challenging the effort was, which made him thrilled, weak, and dizzy.I helped him stand up as he rubbed his eyes. The puzzle of our surroundings was confusing to both of us but his mind was very clear, it was obvious that his sleep had helped him. He was not in a bed at all and I guess he will never know what a bed is-as
Fifteen: ホーム スイート ホーム (Home Sweet Home)
As I got back home, I saw Mama at the front door, waiting for me to come home. "Mai-bebi, why are you so late?" She cried.“I just visited some new library, Mama.” There's really strange stuff there, I thought; but of course, I never said it."How's your sleepover Hotu?""It was good, Mama. The girls are terrific.""I'm also hungry," I whined."Sure, baby. I prepared some sushi in the kitchen," she said.I look at our dining table, my mouth watering in hunger.The okazu looks so yummy.The primary okazu is typically a protein-based meal, such as grilled fish or a beef dish. A vegetable dish or one with more protein, like a bean dish, may be served as the secondary okazu. Typically, each item is presented in its container. Particularly the secondary okazu are frequently served family style, with each diner taking their share. Typically, when we eat our normal Japanese dinner, we take the rice bowl in our hands and then nibble on bits of various okazu. On occasion, we put the rice bowl
Fourteen: 逃げる (The Escape)
"Hey!"He shouted; and quickly I blew a fist at him, knocking him out.The other guards came at me while I punched the first guy in the face while elbowing the other one in his stomach."Stop right there!"Coming out of the dark is the woman again, wearing another flowing outfit.The other guys flocked in beside her as if there was a huge commotion."Let this old man go, or I'll kill each one of you," I said.They all busted into laughter, while the guards winced in pain."On one condition."The woman looked me up and down."This man will only leave if you fought all these guys and you have shown me what you got."I smirked. "That's alright with me."The bald guy stepped in closer.He threw a fist at me.I raised my head, striking back to his chin and punching his stomach.He flew back."Ow!"He whined."Is that all you got?"says the other one.Goodness, if they want me dead, they could have shot me right now.The other guy even undressed his coat and started playing punch gestures.
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