A NEET’s Guide to the Parallel World: Healer, the Strongest Cheat?

Chapter 189: Nem's tears

The three of them left the hall and were now walking down a long seemingly endless hallway. Nito had yet to let go of Toas hand although his own was shaking slightly. However as they continued walking his shaking slowly stopped. Nito didnt say anything as he wanted to apologize to the three of them but didnt know how. But on the other hand Nem and Sufilia wanted to apologize to him for failing to protect Toa. Nito seemed to sense this and whispered softly.

Its my fault. I could have left a magic knight with you guys, Ill do that next time.

But Nito was afraid to be separated from Toa now, would there even be a next time?

I was a fool to have trusted Leonardo, he probably thought that he couldnt act against that idiot of a son.

While they were walking Nito glanced over at Toa checking for any other injuries she might have.

Why dont we go ahead and leave this country now? We can rest in the dungeon for today.

Nitos house was in the dungeon after all. There were beds and food there although he didnt use them that often.

Thats probably wise.

Sufilia agreed with him and Nito continued to keep a hold on Toas hand until after they left the castle.

As they left the castle the only people there were the guards on either side of the entrance. Without even turning around to look at the large castle behind them they continued on down the large staircase. As they reached a spot halfway down they saw two people that were headed up, one was from the same white cat tribe that Nem was and the other appeared to be from the dog tribe. Both of them were women.

Thats

Nito seemed confused to Sufilia answered.

Theyre from the cat and dog tribes.

The woman from the cat tribe looked very similar to Nem. So much so that Nem looked like a shorter version of her. She was wearing white lace and it fluttered as the two groups passed by each other.

Wait

Suddenly the two of them called out stopping Nito and the others. When he looked back the white cat lady looked both surprised and upset at the same time.

Is that.Nem?

The cat lady stared at Nem and asked as if she knew her. She seemed surprised to see Nem in front of her.

Nem, do you know her? I mean, it looks like shes part of the same race you are but

I dont know her.

Nem pretended to think for a moment before declaring that she didnt know the woman. He didnt doubt what Nem said but he could sense the sadness and joy that the woman felt. And along with that she seemed to be harboring a great murderous intent although that didnt seem to be directed at Nem.

Pardon me, I can see that you two are from the same race but who are you? I mean her name is Nem but are you part of her family or something?

Nems family was something that Masamune thought about a lot. Nem said that she didnt answer questions about her parents, he asked the sister at the orphanage once but was told that most of the orphans had a dark past. She also advised that it was probably better not to try and force them to talk about it. Nito thought that the woman in front of them might be related to Nem and from his words the woman was convinced that she was in fact Nem.

Nem its me! Minerva! Dont you remember me? We used to play together!

Minerva grabbed Nem by the shoulder but Nem was so surprised when she hurt this that her tail was standing straight up.

I dont know you! Who are you!?

Minervas eyes were full of tears.

Hey, Please calm down!

Nito looked towards the dog person who was here with Minerva as if asking for help.

Lady Minerva, please calm down! She might have amnesia!

(Amnesia? Nem? Is he trying to say that Nem has lost her memories?)

But Nito wasnt sure, after all it seemed like she did remember her parents she just didnt want to talk about them. That means that she isnt amnesiac right? Although if the woman in front of them was part of her family then Nems reaction would be consistent with amnesia.

What are you doing!?

Nem looked disgusted as she rubbed her shoulders and stepped away from the woman a little.

Nem! You dont remember me!? I

Masamune interrupted when he saw Nems reluctance to interact with Minerva.

Who are you? You seem to know Nem but shes an orphan and doesnt really like to talk about her childhood.

Minerva gradually began to calm down when she heard this.

The beast queen.

Sufilia muttered from behind.

Huh?

Masamune thought he had misheard so he turned to look at Sufilia but this time the dog lady replied.

My apologies, I am Kayu and this is the queen of the beast country, Minerva.

.

Masamune forgot how to speak for a moment.

The beast queen!?

Yes.

Kayu responded calmly and began to explain about Nem as well.

And lady Nem

Kayu seemed to doubt if this was really Nem but for the time being she continued.

Nem is the daughter of Serena, Minervas sister.

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..

Everyone there was at a loss for words and all turned to look at Nem. But she looked just as confused as they were.

Meaning that Nem is.

Lady Nem is part of the beast countrys royal family.

When they heard that everyone there stood stock still while Nem looked back and forth between them.

NemIs royalty?

Nem was the one who asked this. She was confused as well so Minerva crouched down and spoke gently to her.

Im sorry.I was an incompetent queen and.killed your parents

Killed?

Masamunes expression distorted when he heard that. However Minerva didnt reply, but he could feel the sadness in Nem.

Nem?..

Nem seemed to remember something and soon tears were running down her cheeks. She wiped at them several times but they just kept coming.

Im sorry Nem

Minerva was crying as well and the two of them hugged. Oddly Nem didnt resist the hug.

Nem?

Nito, Toa and Sufilia didnt know why but it seemed like the memory of her parents dying had been too painful for nem to remember as a child so she had erased it from her memory. However it seemed that she remembered now.

Mimi..

Nem held Minerva tightly as they cried.