Chapter 198

After we laughed,

"Hmm, hmm, hmm, hmm, the luck this time might not be the same, right?

Regardless, if you can find it, go take a look, okay? Kuku..."

"... Is that so.

If it were all the same, then there would be a problem, hahaha."

"You guys, calm down.

Look, Seam is also dumbfounded. What do you mean?"

As he said this, Meleoron also revealed an annoyed expression. Sorry, there was too much... However, that incident was too terrifying.

"You two should leave early...

You don't know if you'll miss the monthly tournament, right?"

Seam hurried along, and the urge to laugh finally faded. Hmm.

"... Sorry, I'm fine now."

"Ah, sorry. It's like this...

In any case, this 'Ask Dog' won't make money in the short term.

I will keep it as is. Book."

Uranus said this and wiped the Binder.

"Then are you going to hand over the item after getting the Paladin?"

When I asked, Uranus nodded.

"After all, the 'Cursed Goddess Statue' can also be turned into money.

Carrying it around, if it gets stolen, that would be too ridiculous."

"I see...

I don't have a defensive Spell right now."

"Yeah. That's part of it, and this is a Beginner's lottery event, so if someone sees Tonko doing an Exchange event..."

It's like I'm telling you to aim for me... Wouldn't it be better to be cautious?

"But if the 'Ask Dog' itself can be used to clear the event, wouldn't it be stolen?"

"I don't think that many players would go out of their way to steal it, because it's a one-time Exchange event.

By the way, if you don't trigger the Exchange event, if you don't have the 'Ask Dog' come here, another dog will appear.

That's why if it's stolen, it won't cause too much of a loss."

"... Did you check that too?"

"Yes."

Uranus answered with a smile.... Ha. Methodical.

We started walking toward Antokiba again.

"Speaking of which, Aisha.

Didn't you want to ask me something earlier?"

"Ah, I see.

Uranus, did you start a new one this time?

The previous Save Data..."

To my question, Uranus nodded,

"All my cards are gone, and I have almost no money left.

I was able to use it because the history of visiting this city doesn't disappear even after 10 days...

It seems the way to obtain Specified Pocket Cards has changed, and if the previously occurred events cannot respawn, it will hinder the investigation.

I think if it's brand new, it will be easier to conduct research."

After Uranus said this,

"Hmm, I wasn't able to put away the Memory Card, so I couldn't continue either."

"Memory Card recovery?"

"... Because I was at Battera's before.

Because of the Saddle group, I was short on Spell cards, and I left the game from the port.

So, later when I went to retrieve the Memory Card, Battera had already abandoned the Game Console, and I didn't know where he went."

"Ah."

The influence of Lina helping Mr. Battera's lover was quite significant.

... Is that so? The purpose of clearing the game has been completely reversed.

"Stone Gate."

"Hmm. What is it, Meleoron?"

Uranus responded to the voice behind him.

"If you create a new Save Data, what happens to the previous one?"

"Ah, hmm.

First, the Ring I put in now and the Save Data on the Memory Card are a set.

So, if you restart, you will get another Ring.

Inserting a new Ring will overwrite the previous Save Data. If that happens, even if you have the previous Ring and the Save Data on the previous Memory Card, you won't be able to use them."

"Hmm."

Hmm. Did Genthru also say something similar?... No, that's not right. Did Kurapika tell you any news about Mr. Genthru? This is very confusing.

"……Uranus"

"Is that so? What's wrong, Aisha?"

"Should we walk a little faster?

Hmm, I'm hungry……"

"I see.

As for you, it's after you've pushed yourself to the limit, so it's best to eat just the right amount—hm?"

"What is going on here?"

"……No, that's not real."

"？"

────Uranus checked Aisha's Life Force and Spirit Power again and noticed something.

It has increased a lot compared to before it became the forced 'Absolute', but…… what is this?

Especially since my own Life Force should have been close to 1.4 million, it now looks like it has completely exceeded 1.4 million.

……Is this an effect that also increases significantly when the Boss Attribute Aura is exhausted? No, but this might just be my imagination. It could also be the effect of the forced 'Root', since there is already so much, it's just an error……

In any case, I don't want to tell Aisha about this. Somehow.

"Really, what's wrong? You're dizzy."

"No, it's nothing.

This is a story I'd rather tell quickly.

But I want to explain more to these two people along the way.

So can you hold on for a little longer?"

"……Yes."

I can't help but think it might be hard to explain once we reach the city. Because there are many eyes watching.

Uranus looked back while walking,

"Meleoron, Sim.

If you find anything, even if it's just a Stone under your feet, pick it up."

The two people behind me cast their gazes toward my feet.

"Hmm. Stone, stone……"

"……Is it a stone? It's just grass."

Yes, yes. If you go looking for it, you might find it unexpectedly. "Ah," Uranus said, scratching the back of his head,

"I wonder if the grass around here is useless.

It has to be something that can be picked up, something easy to pick up."

What is it? Gon seems to have learned a lot, but he said he didn't really understand the difference between card-making and non-card-making. I don't know, I haven't studied it at all.

Hmm…… there. Are you okay?

"You two.

It looks like something fell over there."

From my perspective, he pointed to the ground diagonally in front of me.

We had been walking, and when he pointed, we stopped.

"Oh."

When Meleoron picked up a Stone, it turned into smoke and became a card.

Continue the seam. Me too. All the stones I picked up turned into cards.

"21449: Stone"

Rank H Card Limit ∞

If you throw a regular stone at someone on the side of the road,

it causes decent damage.

"What is this?"

Meleoron muttered with his eyes half-closed,

"Shit card?"

Sim twisted his neck,

"At the very least, you could call it a Trash Card."

I corrected them.

"……Aisha's mouth is also very dirty."

When Uranus pointed it out, I said "Hmm." You aren't talking about me, you're talking about Mr. Genthru……

"Then what does Uranus say?"

When I asked while pouting my lips in protest, Uranus looked a bit troubled,

"……

No card needed. Unneeded card. Fill-in-the-blank card.

I will give you some real examples. ……Gon."

Uranus scratched his temple,

"……No, fine.

If it can be conveyed without error, Trash Card is fine."

This is just a Stone, so I'm worried it will be harsh.

Well, it's fine, just put them all in a Binder. You can't be without a cool one, right?"

"By the way, how much does this sell for?"

Uranus shrugged at Meleoron's question,

"Seriously, do you think a Stone picked up on the side of the road will turn into Ging?"

"……I don't think so."

"Exactly.

When I tried to sell it at the Trade Shop, I was told I couldn't buy it.

Therefore, without asking any questions, 0 Jenny."

Uranus replied.

"This is a Trash Card."

"I also feel like I'm trash."

"Hmm, you think so?

I think this kind of thing is the representative of Trash Cards. Yeah. 3 to 1."

"Aisha……"

On the way to Antokiba, I kept talking nonsense.

Uranus and I looked up at the sky at the same time. —Responding to a sound.

Looking in the direction the sound came from, the two of us stared at each other for a moment. Uranus and I got ready.

Whoosh!!

With a sound, someone landed in front of me, covered in smoke.

"Whoa!?"

"Eh, what!?"

Meleoron and Seam were surprised. By the time I recognized him as someone familiar, Uranus was already moving.

"——Go!?"

Thud!

As if to block the man's mouth, Uranus cut off his legs from the side and slammed the back of the man's head hard against the ground. Although his mouth was tightly shut, he quickly became a rider.

Good—the opponent's arms and legs were severely restricted in movement.

"Wuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

Oh oh oh.

I couldn't see his face, but I had never heard Uranus make such a sticky sound.

Uranus grabbed the man's Headset with his other hand.

"Gugu!? Gugugu!"

The man was groaning and struggling. Terrible... all sorts of things.

"Don't get into this kind of situation.

No way, right? You can't get a card, you can't cast a book and erase a Binder.

By the way, if you don't have a Headset, you can't use your Nen Ability, right?"

I don't like it...

Well, he is a novice hunter player I have seen before, so the report says I don't like it.

Uranus seemed somewhat happy,

"Aisha.

Take all the cards out of Lataza's Binder."

"Gugu!?"

"Uh..."

Wow, all of them? Isn't that too much? You'll hate me if you go that far...

... But, will having a few cards after the start really be a big help? For now, I approached Uranus at the installation location.

Peeking. Yes, it is that person after all. Something terrible is happening. Reaching out to the nearby Binder,

"Let's take a look then."

"Whoa!?"

"Rusezokora. I will ruin your face."

Uranus seems to have an amazing grip. The same goes for his Nen Ability.

I flipped through the Binder of the current progress and pathetic person called Lataza.

Hmm... two designated Pocket Cards. There are many free Spell Cards. I have no money at all. It might be Masadora, just after replenishing Spells.

"Hmm...

The designated Pockets are '37: Egg of a First-Class Athlete' and '93: Encyclopedia of Life'.

Free...

'Sight/Stealing' 3, 'Clairvoyance/Full Laparoscopy' 2.

'Bullet/Defense Wall' 1, 'Magnetism/Magnetism' 1.

2 'Tear/Pickpocket', 1 'Theft/Thief', 2 'Return/Return'.

'Collision/Collision'... 9.

'Tracking/Trace' 4, 'Attachment/Attach' 2.

"After that, water and food... this is an unnecessary card."

"As usual, you are one-sided, you."

"Gugu gu..."

"And?

Did Aisa say that specifically because she didn't want to take all the cards?"

"..."

Yes, just a little bit. Why don't you just use the amount you need?"

Because my condition is a condition, I don't want you to take the initiative to fight and sell.... Looking at my words, Uranus's whole person lost a little strength.

"..."

Okay. Then I will try to Compromise.

Hmm...

A 'Spy' and a 'Bullet', all 'Tracking' and 'Close Contact'."

"I understand.

I'm sorry, but I will accept this much."

"Woo woo..."

Even if I don't do this, this situation will only last longer, so I took a card from Lataza's Binder and said:

"Book"

I put them in the Free Pocket of my Binder.

"Book.

Uranus, it's fine now."

As I wiped the Binder, I kept my distance from the two of them. Meleoron quickly covered for me.

"Hu...

It's started."

Uranus jumped back, keeping a distance from Lataza. Positioned in front of me to block.

"... Damn it!!"

Lataza reddened his mouth, grabbed the Headset, stood up, and took a card from the Binder.

Goceri.

Uranus's right hand sounded the alarm.

"...!"

Lataza does not speak.... The remaining Spell Cards are not that much of a threat to us, but what his Nen Ability might be. Careless words and actions will invite Uranus's attack again.

"Ri... 'Return/Return' activate!

To Masadora!!"

Enveloped in light, Lataza flew toward the sky.

Uh... I feel like I did something wrong. There is no doubt that Lataza is the one who set it up, but I didn't ask any questions because I didn't even check the business.

I dropped my fighting stance and shouted to the frustrated-looking Uranus.

"... Uranus.

Are you that aggressive toward other players?"

When asked, he shook his head weakly.

"No...

Someone had unilaterally told him unpleasant things before. I just wanted to return it personally.

Even if not, he was completely hostile to Picking when I wanted to."

Yes. Perhaps a player known for attacking new players. In that case, Uranus's reaction is also very natural. With his power of eyes, he should be able to keenly perceive the enemy's hostility.

"I understand.

I have nothing special to say about this.

... Besides that, I also let him do a lot of 'Tracking' and 'Attach', but are you going to use this?

Did you take it just to prevent it from being used?"

Uranus, while flipping through her skirt,

"Both.

These two Spell Cards have their own uses."

"Uh... I'm nervous."

Shim said with deep relief.

"You suddenly just like this...

If you don't develop a habit of being cautious, that's not good."

Meleoron scratched his head. Was it a good experience for you two?

"Unfortunately, you have to get used to it, players might come suddenly at any time.

Please remember, nothing is safe."

"Okay..."

"This is a scary place."

Anyway, I admit that I also went a bit crazy. Uranus's reaction was excellent. Well, many things say the first step is victory. Uranus killing others to threaten the lobby, is that the feeling...

"Well, he is the only one who is such a Collision idiot."

Although I can only fly by myself, I often use that kind of thing.

What has he been doing all morning..."

Uranos scratched his head. Of course, I don't know how to use "Collision". Aside from Beginner hunting, it doesn't seem useful. Is it a later Player Killer? I wonder if there is anything else.

"But Uranos.

This is what I said, but are you sure you didn't get "Return" or "Magnetic"?

I think it's a Spell Card that can be used."

When I asked, Uranos answered with a puzzled look on his face.

"... If one of us had been to Masadora, you know.

I haven't met a player who knows where "Magnetic" is yet.... Lataza flew to Masadora, but I didn't know beforehand where it would fly to.

Since everyone is a newcomer this time, I have to go to Masadora alone after all. Then "Return" and "Magnetic", which can only be used by one person, are difficult to use. It's too risky for me to go to Masadora first.

I wanted Lataza to be able to Escape, so I couldn't catch them anyway."

"..., I see."

I see. Since Lataza is a solo player, is it unlikely that she has any Spells useful to us? In particular, I might trade "Accompaniment/Companion" with someone. "Collision" or something...

... Although he said he had a personal grudge against him, he wanted to let Lataza escape... Is he unable to be heartless to Lataza, or is it for our safety?

"Hmm, Aisha.

Also, I don't care about "Stick", but I want to use "Tracking". Advance time."

"?... Book."

Uranos seemed to be in a hurry, so I took out the Binder for a moment and opened the Specified Pocket page.

"1027: Tracking/Trace"

Short-range attack spell, E-Rank, card limit 90.

You can know the current location of one target player at any time.

(The effect lasts until the target player leaves the game.)

"1033: Adhesion/Adhesion"

Short-range attack spell, C-Rank, card limit 50.

All data in the Specified Pocket of one target player.

Always know.

(The effect lasts until the target player leaves the game.)

Hm?

Even if you say it's early, this is an attack spell. To whom...

Meleoron looked at my Binder and nodded after a while.

"Oh, is that so?

It is intended to be used between friends, not against those you are hostile to. Isn't that Ali?"

"... Ah. So that's how it is."

Because of my preconceived notions about offensive spells, I couldn't think of such a thing.

Well... since it was mentioned, it must be useful.

Uranos nodded with satisfaction at our reaction.

"That's right.

Usually, there is no need to worry, but it is convenient to join when separated or acting alone.

After that, when you are taken away by other players who have "Accompaniment", and fly directly to the player without a Spell Card, is it effective?

To put it bluntly, "Pursuit" is much more convenient than C-Rank "Adhesion". If you use it between allies, though."

Although I thought someone had said that, I still tilted my head.

"Hm...

But since there are only 4 "Pursuers", 4 people interacting is not enough, right?"

Uranos agreed.

"Four people need 12 cards to know each other's location.

That's why I have to decide who calls whom..."

"... Can I tell you my opinion?"

Shim joined the conversation.

"Please."

At Uranos's urging, Shim thought for a moment,

"Uranos is the fastest mover among us, so I think it would be better if Uranos could use it to join us."

"..."

Well, if we want to meet as soon as possible, I'd better know where everyone is.

If everyone is okay with it, though.

"I don't mind."

"Me too. Anyway, just for now, if you are "Tracked" again, you will talk to me immediately, right?

Then it doesn't matter."

"... I see.

If everyone likes it, I'm fine too.

Then I will use three, and the other one is..."

Seam raised his hand. Oh, you are too proactive.

"I think it is best not to decide the last one now, but later."

"……Alright. Let's begin.

From now on, I am going to use a Spell on everyone, do you mind?"

"Yes, that's fine."

"You want to see what it looks like when you use a Spell."

"From me to me!"

Sounds interesting, Seam. I'm sure you like games. Think about it, Joyste and I played the most.

I took 3 "Pursuit" cards out of the Binder and handed them to Uranus.

"Yeah. Hurry up.

You three stay there. Book."

As he said this, Uranus put a little distance between us. Putting both into the Binder,

"Then, please take a good look at me... no, wait a second.

Aisha, can you also use Peeping?"

"Hm? Ah, yes."

I also took out a "Spy" card and threw it to Uranus. Uranus caught it.

"Three, nine.

Just in case, I must confirm the names...

Yes. Aisha, Meleoron, Seam. This is the order they came in.

Then let's go.

────"pursuit/trace" onseam"

Light from Uranus used the Spell────

It didn't come out.

Suddenly, Seam's body glowed. Soon, the light faded.

"Huh?"

Uranus and I opened our eyes wide and looked at Seam.

Is there something different? Is it that easy to attack with a Spell?

Meleoron and Seam looked alternately at the two of us acting strangely.

"What's wrong? You two."

"What's wrong? Is it over now?"

"……Uranus.

Do you have this feeling when you use an attack Spell?"

When I asked him without confidence, he shook his head.

"No, no.

When I use this kind of Spell, the light comes out of me first, and then that light hits Seam.

That is how it works.

Without that process, the effect appeared all at once..."

"……Isn't it? Isn't it strange?"

Uranus crossed his arms and groaned,

"This is interesting, very interesting, but...

But, I don't think it's a problem. In any case, I couldn't avoid that light.

I wonder if the specifications have changed...? I don't know why."

…………There is no room for protection. ────Impossible! Countermeasures against Leina!?

For that girl, you changed the specifications of the Spell Card! Do you want to go that far!?