Event Quest:I'm Not Afraid of Halloween!:VN:5-1

Location: Daikanyama Academy

[Night 5: A Force Unfolds in the Festival]

Alright, let’s hear it. That time when you were possessed by that pumpkin.

What exactly happened to you?

Understood. Here’s the story.

That time, I…… I wanted to have a lively personality.

I knew my wish was impossible- that time, I was living in my desires.

A while ago, Pumpkin Children appeared in front of Arslan-sama and I. They said-

That wish will be granted. My spirit would become more colorful.

“Please encourage other people with these pumpkins.”

And then, a pumpkin headgear was attached onto me-

After that, everybody here saw what happened.

2 options (Same Response)
That time when I slashed it, something came out.	I heard a voice that time.

I see……

Alice puts her finger to her temple and tilted her head.

Like a small bird tapping a shell steadily, Alice is making a rhythm with her finger.

Eventually she raised her head, she came up with a deduction and a hypothesis.

Mr. Lion? I have a small favor to ask of you……

Certainly, what is it?

Those pumpkins from Volos. I want you to cut it in a single blow.

I haven’t used my sword for slashing recently…… Alright! Here goes!

???:( face) Ack, we’ve been discovered! Soooooo frustrating!

Eh!? W-what!? A voice can be heard even though there’s no one else here!

Arslan-sama! This voice…… it’s possibly……!

???:( face) Kyahahaha!

???:( face) Hoow disappointing~. It was only Hide-n-Seek!

???:( face) I wonder what we’ll play next time- it will be very fun! So long!

…… Just as I thought. That appears to be the case.

2 options (Same Response)
What was that voice just now?	What were in those pumpkins?

Uuun. Somehow…… I feel like I heard that voice before……

So, there’s no difference in the voice we’ve heard before. What on earth was that?

Hmm, I wonder? I think it was…… a fairy.

…… How can you confirm that, Wolf? There might be other possibilities.

Because I’m a fairy dog. That odor is a characteristic of a fairy.

What……? Cusith-sama is a fairy……

H-huh?! You’re surprised that I’m a fairy!?

You’re mostly correct, Cusith. In short, there are various types of fairies.

But, it seemed like there was another smell mixed in with it. A sweet pumpkin smell……

That being…… It was something between a phantom and a fairy.

It only appears on the time of Halloween. It is a very modest being.

1 option
Is it some sort of evil spirit?

The Halloween festival, while it means a Harvest festival, it is a festival to appease the visitors from another world.

Facing the winter solstice, the light of the world becomes shorter, the world’s darkness will become longer, as if it is the season of dusk.

Speaking of that, Maria said that Halloween lanterns are lights that comforts the spirits.

For this season, we hold a “calming ceremony” for them…… I see.

The spirit of goodness will guide those who lost sight of the light, while the evil spirits wander aimlessly in the darkness. There is nothing peculiar about that.

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Is that the real identity of the voice from before?

Someone who was influenced and heard that voice, I believe that is reasonable.

The next question will come up: “How is there a fairy inside the pumpkin?”

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Hey, Volos? About your “Sacred Treasure.”

It seems that it has some influence on the plants- Is that an acceptable interpretation?

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Volos……?

…… Hey. Volos, can you hear me?

Ah, sorry sorry. You were discussing about my “Sacred Treasure” right?

Yes…… My “Sacred Treasure” is limited to plants. Basically, you can say it can “enrich the little things.”

I am an Agricultural Student; therefore, I often use it for plants. It is used to “enrich” the soil-

The truth is, in the pumpkin fields, I used it to experiment with the soil and composts.

“I want to spread the delicious pumpkins more.” That was my wish. But-

It has become irrelevant.

There is a limit. The fields that I made through the “App,” the result of using my “Sacred Treasure” was that everything eventually reverted to its previous state.

Relying on the “App” to make brand new things, everything you have done with your “Sacred Treasure” disappears.

Another thing. Originally, the pumpkins did not have the power to make someone do strange things.

They’re made with 1/10th of my “Rule,” sometimes, I’m didn’t use any of it at all.

So that’s it. In that case, I do have one response.

That fairy got inside of the pumpkin when you “exercised your power.” That is unimaginable.

How can fairies make use of such power? Without the “App,” our power from the “revolving light” is limited.

Did you tamper with the pumpkins to be your smartphone’s “App?”

No, that’s unnecessary. The “Closed Area” still exists.

When Volos used his power, there is a “Closed Area” in the pumpkins.

1 option
Inside the pumpkins?!

You are probably aware of this, Volos. There is a powerful force inside those pumpkins.

Specifically speaking about the “Pumpkin Heads,” You can make it usable by gouging out the insides.

Though you are not aware, there is one case where your “Rule” still remains even after being cut off from the "App."

It’s the “Application User,” That “revolving light” is where the “Closed Area” lies.

In a situation where if you satisfy the conditions of the “Closed Area,” you can use your “Rule.”

2 options (Same Response)
The same thing happened in Ikebukuro.	In that underground fighting place-

A spiritual being like a fairy can slip through the skin and get in. Thus, whoever puts the pumpkins on will have be under the influence.

Therefore, the fairy’s power will be placed on the person’s “mind.” In other words, their minds will be affected.

…… I will now provide an explanation for this incident.

W-wait! What are you going to say about my pumpkins?!

Volos. You made these pumpkins- How much “sugar content” is in there?

Uh, the sugar content? Before shipping, it must be measured with a sugar content measure. It should be about 30 degrees.

Hey hey! What the heck is “sugar content?”

“Sugar content” is the degree of sweetness in fruits and vegetables.

Right. The sugar content should be around 30 degrees, which should be as sweet as a high-grade melon.

2 options (Same Response)
That is so sweet!	So the sweet scent from the pumpkins……

Yes…… those sweet pumpkins, no, they’re way too sweet!

I see. Now I understand why Maria-sama is enthusiastic about making candy.

Yeah! When it comes to sweetness, it’s an opportunity to show your cooking ability in making candy!

…… But, is there something wrong about that?

By the way, Mr. Lion? What do you think the pumpkins you brought in used for?

Huh? I would say…… extracting the insides for cooking and making lanterns out of them.

…… Yes, those sweet pumpkins here at Daikanyama Academy are eaten and decorated around the venue.

The “Halloween” festival guides the spirits and fairies to gather here at Daikanyama Academy.

If it were ordinary pumpkins, there would be no problems. The pumpkins would be fit for eating and to be used as lanterns.

However, a tragedy has occurred! These pumpkins are “unusually sweet and delicious.”

Therefore, The fairies are attracted to the special pumpkins that Volos produced.

…… I wonder if anyone has heard of “Cantrip?”

Eh? Alice-chan, how do you know about that? That’s a simple magic that we, fairies can use.

It’s amazing, Cusith. Fairies can raise mischief with just a little charity of their power.

That sort of magic is like a “good-luck charm.” …… That is what I’ll call Cantrip.

The fairy that was left inside of the pumpkin, it listened to the wishes of Volos’ “Rule.”

Within the “Closed Area,” the fairies used their powers to “grant wishes.”

Volos’ wish, “I want to spread my pumpkins.”

Now…… Think about it for a moment.

The wish entrusted to the pumpkin was too strong and sweet. The fairies were attracted to it.

As you know, they are mischievous. They prefer things that are funny.

Putting on a hollow pumpkin is a Halloween custom.

Today is mostly Halloween. The season of dusk. The time where fairies can make a racket.

1 option
Everything in this event is starting to come together?

If one of the factors were missing, there would have not been an incident like this one.

I believe magic tricks are nonsense but…… this is a deduction of Pretty Girl Detective Alice!

That’s…… but!

…… So. All of this…… The mastermind behind this incident…… was me……?

2 options (Same Response)
There has to be a mistake……	Volos is not an evil person!

…… Did you misunderstand me? I am a detective. It’s an inference based on the situation.

…… [Player]. Thank you, I’m happy.

But, this is all my fault. I wanted everyone to be happy, that’s my excuse.

I caused trouble for everyone, there’s no use denying it. I should have been careful with the contamination.

Contamination? Is that a technical term?

Contamination. Contamination is where substances and bacteria in an experiment mix together.

This time it is a peculiar concern. I went too far with putting them in my pumpkins.

That is, I did my best to remove them.

2 options (Same Response)
Getting rid of your personal thoughts?	What do you mean?

[Player]…… I’m from another world.

I undertook a great position, I was responsible for the growth of plants and crops.

But, I am still inexperienced…… I thought I was able to do anything.

Thunder came down and burned the field. It felt like I was being harassed……

That man was the key to my faith, and he was an uncontrollable guy.

2 options (Same Response)
So you were hiding something……	It’s rare for you to say these things.

Well, it’s a personal evaluation. Don’t think about it too much.

I was disliked by that man…… but I did dislike him.

After all, he did hurt my precious friend.

Even now I am a person who uses science to overcome a biased viewpoint- I have the feeling that I shouldn’t give up.

He was a good guy. He was a really likeable friend to me.

That friend, yeah. You resemble him a little bit, [Player].

But, for this reason, when I glared at that man- it was a hinderance in using my “Rule.”

For that reason, I believed that the people from my hometown might be in trouble.

Therefore, that is my wish. “I wanted to produce a lot of crops for those who need it.”

Someone responded to my voice, and I was summoned. And then I met him and started doing agricultural science.

2 options (Same Response)
Volos is dedicated to his research……	So you became an Agricultural Student.

My “Rule,” I acquired knowledge and experience.

By combining them, I can create a world where no one could be hungry.

And when I return to my original world…… I will save him- my faithful friend.

I’ve always wished for it. I want to spread the better for everyone.

Even though I won’t be there someday, I hope no one in the world would be hungry.

Hey, [Player]? My wish…… it’s not wrong, is it?

2 options
Of course not, you’ve already decided on it.	Good wishes don’t always get the best results.
…… But, even so. This incident shouldn’t have occurred.	That’s right, I think that’s what Alice-chan would say.

The opposite of kindness, I think I am conceited and self-righteous……

I guess I’m still a hopeless guy-

???:( face) That’s not iiiiiit!

…… So you’ve finally come.

2 options (Same Response)
Why now!	Volos, be careful!

We’re glad you noticed us. Thank you, thank you.

We were born to live off your wish.

M-my wish!? My wish…… is to bring this uproar to a close!

That’s no good. The sprout has turned back. Steadily, steadily, it grows.

Alright, let’s go! We’ll welcome you to everyone.

W-wait a minute! Where are we going…… Uwaaaah!

Many of the Lanterns picked up Volos and started to run off.

H-help me, [Player]!

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…… Their numbers, there’s too many of them!!

…… Forgive me, Arlsan-sama. I was unable to rescue Volos in time.

Their power…… it’s stronger than before. I don’t understand. Why are they after Volos!

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2 options (Same Response)
Wait!	What are you going to do with Volos!

We don’t like you. So – don’t bother us!

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Aaaaaaaaah! More of them started appearing! There’s a lot of them now!

The number of Pumpkins that appeared there were more than it was before.

With [Player] in the center, with their path blocked off, they are completely surrounded.

From here on out, we’ll block your way! We are not afraid of you!