Kuma Kuma Kuma Bear-Novel

Bear-san, Helps For The Third Time

“Well then, we’ll be on our way. Um, thank you for your help.” (Carol)

“Thank you for the information, too.” (Yuna)

Mia turned back as she was about to walk away.

“Ah, that’s right. It would be helpful if you didn’t spread the word about this place.” (Mia)

“We won’t.” (Yuna)

In the first place, there’s no one to even reveal it to.

And even if I do tell someone, they can’t come here because I don’t know where the location of this place is.

“It’s a promise. Carol, please be careful next time.” (Yuna)

“Yeah, thank you very much.” (Carol)

Carol bowed her head to us and followed Mia as she walked away.

“Now then, shall we go too?” (Kagali)

“We’re going to the place where the knight armors are, right?” (Yuna)

“That’s right. If there is a technician who makes magic tools made those knight armors, then there’s a possibility that these armors are protecting the treasure.” (Kagali)

While Kagali-san and I are excited, Fina is the only one who’s quiet.

“Fina, what’s wrong?” (Kagali)

“You’re going to where the moving armors are, right? So do you think it’s okay for me to go with you? I’m not as strong as Yuna-oneesan, nor can I fly like Kagali-oneesan.” (Fina)

I was wondering why she was quiet, as she ponders on the question.

“You’re right. It might be a little dangerous.” (Kagali)

“So then…” (Fina)

Fina looks a little lonely.

Certainly, it might be dangerous for Fina.

But I don’t feel comfortable leaving Fina behind while I enjoy treasure hunting with Kagali-san.

I approached Fina and put the bear puppet on her head.

“But I can easily defeat that knight armor, right? So you’ll be fine. I’ll protect you. Besides, we’ve come this far, so let’s go treasure hunting together.” (Yuna)

“…Yuna-oneesan.” (Fina)

“Yeah, I’ll protect you too, so don’t worry.” (Kagali)

“Kuu~n”

“Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear also said they will protect you.” (Yuna)

“…Kagali-oneesan, Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear. Thank you too.” (Fina)

Fina smiles happily.

If we’re going to do it, we’ll do it together.

“Then, once again, let’s go!” (Kagali)

Where do we start looking?” (Yuna)

“We should have asked the little girls where the knight armors are.” (Kagali)

“I don’t think they’ll tell us even if we asked.” (Yuna)

Mia and Carol also think there are treasures in the place where the knight armors are. They are not likely to tell us where to find the knight armors. This information is also to their advantage.

“I don’t want to follow those little girls, what should we do?” (Kagali)

“For the time being, let’s try going in the same direction, and if there’s a fork in the road, should we go in a different direction?” (Yuna)

“That would do for now.” (Kagali)

We had no other plan, so we decided to follow their trail while keeping our distance.

“Even so, I don’t think they didn’t know why this town was in ruins.” (Kagali)

Well, Carol says the public doesn’t seem to know much about this town, and it wasn’t really that famous, was it?” (Yuna)

“Maybe so. But, but what are they supposedly protecting using knight armors?” (Kagali)

“Well, in any case, it’s a magic tool made a long time ago, so it might not be a big deal.” (Yuna)

Even if the said treasure has a high historic value, it’s possible that it can’t be used as a magic tool.

Like antique teawares or items used by famous people, even if they had high value, they are worthless to a realist like me. If that’s the case, I personally don’t need it.

And I don’t know any great people in another world.

“I suppose that’s possible. Well, I don’t really want money. I just enjoy treasure hunting.” (Kagali)

I agree with that.

“But when you think about it, that moving knight armor might be more valuable.” (Kagali)

“Even if you bring it home, it will just attack you.” (Yuna)

“I thought it might be a good idea to put it at the entrance of the house and have it as a guard. But it would be a problem if it attacked Sakura, so I have no choice but to give up.” (Kagali)

Kagali-san looks a little disappointed.

We followed Mia and Carol, trying not to be noticed by them as we talked.

The inside of the building is surprisingly intricate. Moreover, since they all have similar structures, they all practically look the same.

When Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear turn the corner, Fina shouts “Uwa~a!”

“What happened!?” (Kagali)

“The armor from earlier!” (Fina)

A knight armor was standing around the corner.

“It doesn’t seem like it will move.” (Kagali)

“Besides, those two are ahead of us, so it’s okay.” (Yuna)

“But, I’m a little wary since that might suddenly move.” (Kagali)

“Still, seeing as how it doesn’t move, it looks like Mia and Carol were telling the truth.” (Yuna)

I became wary of the knight armors that might suddenly move.

Even Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear don’t seem to detect the knight armors.

“Then, do you think there’s something ahead? Hey, bears, go chase after the two.” (Kagali)

“Kuu~n”

With Kagali-san’s order, Swaying Bear and Hugging Bear stopped walking.

“We’re in the same room, can’t you see them?” (Kagali)

Fina talked while looking at a room she passed.

“Isn’t there something that those two didn’t see?” (Fina)

“Or maybe they’ve already checked it out.” (Kagali)

For the time being, we decided to follow Mia and Carol.

As we continued on, we heard a familiar clanging sound.

“Yuna-oneesan!?” (Fina)

Clang~, clang~, the sound of iron moving becomes louder. Just as loud as the voices of Mia and Carol.

“Mia-chan, you idiot~” (Carol)

“Stop shouting and run!” (Mia)

“I’m running~” (Carol)

Apparently, the duo were being chased around again by knight armors.

We can’t just abandon them, can we?

“Ha~a, I’m off for a bit.” (Yuna)

“Leave Fina to me.” (Kagali)

“Swaying Bear, Hugging Bear, please.” (Yuna)

“Kuu~n”

I left everyone behind, I saw Mia and Carol running in front of me. Behind them are two knight armors chasing after them.

“Kya!”

Carroll fell.

“Carol!”

“Mia-chan, run away.”

There’s no way I could do that!”

Mia stood in front of Carol, took out a long knife, and tried to protect Carol from the knight armors.

There is a difference between courage and recklessness.

“Now get up and run, quick!”

“Mia-chan!”

“Over here!”

Mia raised her voice to attract the knight armors.

She was able to attract one armor, but the other attacked Carol.

I accelerated and stood in front of Carol.

Then, I gathered magic power in both bear puppets, transformed the magic power into electric type, and touched the knight armor.

The knight armor that the bear puppets touched collapsed.

With a step of my foot, I reached the knight armor at Mia’s side and touched it with my bear puppets which are also coated with electricity.

The knight armor in front of Mia also collapsed without being able to do anything.

I can’t use big moves in a narrow room, so lightning magic that works within a small area is convenient.

It’s the lightning magic variety I learned to use against the Iron Golem.

“You okay?” (Yuna)

I called out to the dumbfounded Mia.

Mia alternately looked at me and the broken knight armor.

“Ah, thank you.” (Mia)

Mia came to her senses and thanked me.

“Thank you, thank you very much.” (Carol)

Carol also stands up and bows her head repeatedly as if performing a repetitive exercise.

“But why are you here?” (Mia)

“I just happened to be nearby, and I heard a familiar noise, so I came to help.” (Yuna)

That’s a lie.

I can’t say that we were following behind them.

Well, thanks to that, they were saved, so that’s good.

“So what did Mia do this time?” (Yuna)

Secret technique: Diversion.

“That’s right. I told her not to , but she touched the magic stone.” (Carol)

Carol puffed her cheeks in anger.

“If I didn’t touch it, we wouldn’t know what would happen.” (Mia)

“Sure. But with just a little more research…” (Carol)

The knight armor started moving when she touched the magic stone.

“Are the little girls okay?” (Kagali)

Kagali-san and Fina on Hugging Bear came from behind us.

“A little girl just called me a little girl!” (Mia)

Well, I know how you feel.

You normally wouldn’t think Kagali-san has been living for more than 100 years now.

“If you want me to stop calling you a little girl, then start getting a little more competent. In the first place, with your abilities, exploring these ruins is dangerous, so I think you should go home. Even if both of you are venturers, you should at least be able to defend yourselves. I suggest that you explore places more suited to your abilities.” (Kagali)

“I know I’m powerless, but I need money.” (Mia)

“Money, money, money, you have to cherish your life more!” (Kagali)

Yeah, no matter how much money you have, it doesn’t matter if you die.

Even if they survived a fatal injury, they could be bedridden for the rest of their lives.

Carol opened her mouth as Kagali-san admonished Mia.

“It’s because Mia-chan has young sisters.” (Carol)

“What about parents?” (Kagali)

“Etto, that’s…” (Carol)

“They’re missing. That’s why I, the eldest daughter, have to work hard and earn money.” (Mia)

“……”

“I don’t need your pity, I’m going to be a great venturer, make lots of money, and make my sisters happy.” (Mia)

“But Mia-chan, it’s dangerous to go any further. If Yuna-san didn’t help us, it would have been dangerous.” (Carol)

“But there’s treasure ahead.” (Mia)

“Even so, if something happens to Mia-chan, Marin-chan, and Shion-chan will be sad.” (Carol)

“…But I have to keep going.” (Mia)

Ever since I met Fina, I’ve been weak to talks like this.

I don’t hate kids who work hard.

Besides, compared to Mia and Carol, who were serious about their treasure hunt, we felt a sense of shame that we were just playing around with the treasure hunt.

“…Yuna-oneechan.” (Fina)

Fina is looking at me like saying, “what are you going to do?”

Kagali-san sent me a glance with an “I leave it up to you” expression.

I let out a small sigh.

“Then we will go with you.” (Yuna)

Fina looks happy at my words, and Kagali-san nods a little.

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Author’s Note:

It’s April Fool’s Day! But it’s just my usual posting.

If I have any additional information about the anime, I will report it in the activity report and on Twitter, so please look forward to it.

※ As always, thanks to everyone who has reported typos. I will not be able to reply to you, so I’ll just put this here.

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