Chapter 231

"—'Analysis' activated. 221."

I was thirsty, so I used the money I got from Uranus to buy canned juice from the room's refrigerator. I drank the rich grape juice to quench my thirst while watching Uranus, who was lying on a floor cushion taking notes.

Hmm... you look cute tapping your legs.

"Hm? What?"

I quickly waved my hand, as I had noticed that gaze.

"No, no, no.

I just thought you were taking notes for Mom."

"... I failed because I didn't do it that way today.

It might not be useful, but I will eventually do it.

Alright, I'll make sure I don't run out of 'Analysis'."

You learn from your mistakes. I'm serious.... When.

Putting the can inside, I stood up. Uranus looked up at us,

"What happened?"

"... No, wait a second."

"... Oh, sorry."

After such an Exchange, I left the room. Hmm.... Where is the restroom?

As I looked around, I heard some loud noises coming from the room next door.

Meleoron's hoarse voice. Seam's voice saying "Help me."

…………

By the way, is there a restroom over there?

After wandering around, I finished my business and returned to my room.

The room next door was still very noisy.

It seemed no one else was staying here, so it was fine, but I didn't mind them continuing to make a fuss.

Knocking on the door that opened to the side,

"I'm coming in."

Opening the door allowed me to disturb you.

"Ah, Aisha! Tasukete!"

"Seam, don't say such boring things.

Look, munch munch munch."

"Ya!"

"Excuse me."

Quickly closing the door.... The perverted Fugura was hugging me, trying to take off my younger brother's yukata, but I didn't see anything. This is another dimension. Continue the meeting.

... I'm as drunk as Meleoron. There's Beer in the refrigerator, did you drink it? You can get drunk, Chimera Ants can too.

Hmm... even if I drink, I can't get drunk.

When I'm old enough to drink, I'll try not to.

While thinking about these things, I returned to the room and found Uranus stuck, with the Binder still open.

Ah, did you fall asleep while taking notes?... I can hear sounds like "kyaa!" coming from the room next door, but he isn't reacting.

When I peeked in to confirm he was safe, Uranus was sleeping with a relaxed expression on his face.

Hmm... I wonder if this will become a reason.

Now, close the Binder and set it aside.

"Uranus, please wake up.

If you're going to sleep, please cover yourself with a blanket."

Moving around.... Hardly any reaction. Cheek to cheek. Oh, punipunissuwa. Get up, I'll try my best. Fir.

"Wind and rain...

Don't do that, sister... I'm sleepy, let me sleep..."

Hearing the cute voice coming out, I said "Hmm." Come to think of it, you used to call your sister your sister. I'm completely sleepy. Is that how it is... that sister did the same thing.

Sister or...

I don't even remember his face.... I don't know why, but I have memories of taking a bath and arguing together.

Uranus, are you and your sister on good terms? He said he was worried about his family, and I guess his younger sister is one of them, but... it seems complicated.

The situation with the brother and sister next door is also complicated, each with their own things.

It seems he won't be waking up for a while, so I first laid out the bedding for sleeping and carefully held his body with both hands.

Wow. Funyafunya, that's it. Just like this marshmallow. He's also slim, so he can only look like a girl, hehe. The bone structure is also almost male.

I moved so as not to wake him, placed him on the bedding, and after clearing his hair, covered him with the quilt.

Phew... I was nervous.

I picked up the nearby canned juice and ate it.

... The fact that I haven't woken up for so long means Uranus must be tired. He seems to be using 'Zetsu' to recover. Well, I think using 'Zetsu' to Eliminate any signs is safer than staying vigilant for 'Mata'. Uranus, just came out of the Binder...

…………It's quiet next door. I'll sleep too.

Chirp chirp. I hear the birds chirping.

"... Ugh..."

The light through the curtains can be felt through my eyelids. I vaguely open my eyes.

The bedding was slightly disheveled, a sign of movement. Look over there.

Uranus sat up, looking very weak, combing his hair.

"One...

Good morning, Aisha."

"... Good morning."

"Whoa, ah.

Hmm...

You know. Did I sleep well on the cushion last night? I don't remember."

Uranus, who was yawning and stretching, tilted his head and asked.

"Hmm?

When I returned from the room, I was sleeping under the bedding."

"Yes?

... One. I left the Binder outside."

It's hard to say I let him sleep well. Shut up.

... The bedding you slept in has changed; unless you tell me, you might not notice.

When we were all ready, the staff told us breakfast was prepared, so we moved to the cafeteria. Low rectangular dining tables were lined up, and several cushions were spread out.

Meleoron and Seam arrived at the table first.... I thought it would be fine to wake up today, but since the morning, both of us have been very weak. Shen seemed to be in a bad mood.

As I sat on the cushion,

"Good morning, you two.

... Look, were you okay yesterday?"

"Hanged!"

I frowned and turned away. Ahaha, I'm angry that you abandoned me. Well, I guess it's fine, let's think...

Meleoron next to me is ridiculously quiet, or rather, quite mysterious. What on earth happened here?

"What happened to you guys yesterday?"

Meleoron lowered his head at Uranus's question. Although Seam was intensely angry,

"Big sister, you were drunk and provoked me.

I had a hard time falling asleep!"

"... Excuse me."

The scene I saw was just like this. Meleoron, ever since you woke up this morning, you've been scolded by Seam, and you've been depressed the whole time.

"Because Aisha is also cruel!

You came to my room and asked me to help you, but you abandoned me!"

Wow, it carries sparks.

"Excuse me...

I don't have the confidence to stop what has already become...

Well, I was treated in all sorts of ways in the bathtub."

"... If you put it that way, I was also treated in all sorts of ways by Seam."

Uranus said rudely, seeming to shrink back.

"Uh, what is this?"

"Yes, yes, Seam is terrible."

"Big sister!

You have no right to say that!"

"Yes..."

Seam, you are too sharp. Is it that shocking that my sister attacked me?... Maybe.

"Hey, Omara, seriously, don't be sloppy.

Neither Aisha nor I are your toys. At least let me take a bath."

"That's true!"

Riding on Uranus. If you don't speak up when you can, it seems it will be finished forever.

"Uh...

Uranus, do you hate it that much?"

"... I said 'yamete' many times, didn't I?"

If you only ask here, that's it, yes.... No, wait. Our conversation, if you heard it from Hatsu, isn't that how it is? It doesn't matter, because no one asked...

"If you don't like it that much, then why don't you guys do it again?"

Meleoron said something I didn't quite understand.

"Hmm?

Then, is it okay if I hit you with my fist?"

"Stop it, it will break.

... I mean you guys should do that too."

What are you talking about? Why would I attack Meleoron!... I was allowed to touch the tail. That is a good thing... but it doesn't quite match what was done.

As I watched from the side, Uranus was grumpy,

"What kind of joke are you making about me returning to Seam?"

"..."

"..."

"..."

"Oh!? Omara, wait a second, why aren't you saying anything!?"

Because... hmm?

"Uh, alright.

It's gotten cold, let's eat quickly."

"Oh, yes. I will."

"Then?

Staff, please give me a knife, fork, and spoon.

I can't eat with chopsticks..."

I picked up my chopsticks while looking at Uranus, who was puffing out his cheeks in disbelief. I don't know.

The food was as delicious as expected. The seasonal Fugura was good. It was oily and very tasty.

But... I suppose because it's breakfast, the portion... the portion is small.

I could eat a second serving, but I was told there would be none after the third refill.

Still, it was definitely delicious! That's why I wanted to eat more... well, it doesn't matter. It's still morning, so I can handle it.

... Even so, I still don't understand why the three of them were looking at me with concern while I was being denied a second helping.

Holding a knife and fork, Meleoron, who was struggling with the grilled Fugura, finally finished eating. Hmm... it seems you aren't good at eating with chopsticks. Is it hard to hold chopsticks with that hand?

"Uranus, I'll pay you back. Book."

"Hmm?

You used 2000 too?"

"... Sister, four bottles of Beer and grilled chicken skewers."

"Oh, I see. Book.

But I also used a bit of Seam."

"Potato chips and two bottles of juice.

"Of course.

But Meleoron is already out. Don't you have four empty ones?"

"Eh."

I remained silent. I only drank one extra bottle of juice here, but I've spent a lot of money on food since then...

Uranus smiled bitterly,

"Besides earning money like Aisha, Meleoron crushed the Gitsubu, that's why.

If you want to play extravagantly, then earn some money."

I made a slightly disgusted expression. Do I play that recklessly?... Uranus might not have meant it that way.

Meleoron was also unhappy,

"Hmm.

I'm carrying the luggage, is it too much?"

"That's part of your Training, isn't it?

It seems there are some terrifying masters who, in the name of Cultivation, force you to do chores."

"Hmm. So it's not the present tense."

"Then would you like to take my place in a battle event?

Then I'll carry the backpack, and be happy."

"..."

Doing chores is fine."

Meleoron, who can be defeated. Perhaps it's because I was scolded by Seam, but I have no ambition today at all.

After packing up the stored clothing, we took a bath and changed clothes in the morning.

For the time being, Meleoron is being watched by the three of us, so I don't have to do anything in the bathtub. Hehe... but you seem to be doing fine. I was worried, but I don't want my energy to be taken away because of it.

When I returned to the room, Uranus seemed safe. Seam also weighed herself, and inexplicably, she had no ambition. This sister is so troublesome. Uranus doesn't look satisfied either. What is going on with that.

The early morning sunlight poured down, and we left the Inn. I will return here again, but I am busy with Training, sightseeing, and playing games. I need to move quickly starting from the morning.

The morning scenery of Otania is also nice. The streets, full of the natural atmosphere of autumn, are worth a walk. After the bath, the cold air felt good on my burning chest.

Arriving at the inn, I made a detour to the trading shop to exchange my Money Card, then walked straight to the entrance of Otania. Just like yesterday, Uranus took a card out of the Binder.

"Well, I'm coming.

——'Drift' activate."

Uranus's body glowed and flew into the sky. Are you in the southeast? Then, I don't know what will happen today... don't forget to stay vigilant about the surroundings.

——About a minute later, Uranus will return.

"I'm home."

"Welcome home. How was your day?"

When I asked, Uranus made a bitter face. Sigh, is this disappointment?

"Hmm...

Today might not feel like a tourist.

Mining city Toraria."

Worship City Rubikuta.

Handprint, the city of ruins.

Hmm... I don't know if I've just heard the name, but no matter how I think about it, mines and ruins aren't suitable for sightseeing. My take is... I don't like it. Past experiences.

"Among these three, at least there is no Handprint.

This is the only town where you can encounter monsters just by walking around.

You can earn money, but it's too dangerous."

"... Isn't that a city?"

I asked back without thinking. It's a small town that looks like it's in a game, but I don't want to go there in real life. Isn't it just a real ruin...

"Excellent.

... If there weren't five designated Pocket Cards there, I don't think I'd want to go."

Uh. Is that so?

"That's how it is... If you want to clear the game, it's unavoidable.

So even if we don't go today, we'll end up going eventually, right?"

"Sooner or later. But not now.

The mining city isn't a real tourist destination, but...

Isn't a sightseeing tour just terrible?"

"What kind of place is that?"

It's obvious, but there are all kinds of landmines. It doesn't matter what you can mine. In many cases, the mines have been abandoned and are just preserved as tourist resources. Civilization is too advanced now.

"Hmm. It's a place similar to a game, but...

In a town where you can obtain a large amount of ore. There are tunnels and mine shafts inside the city, and you can obtain many cash items in the tunnels. But...

The ore is in a narrow, pitch-black pit, and you are attacked by monsters from all sides. The epitome of high risk, high reward."

"Oh..."

Far from sightseeing, it's called a danger zone. If my Nen Ability were restored, I would go as much as I wanted...

Uranus was silent. That? Didn't I tell you the name of another city?

"Hmm... You went to another place, right? Where?"

"Husband.

Come to think of it, didn't you explain it to Aisa?

Rubikuta is a small town full of churches and other religious facilities.

Are you interested in that?"

"Hm?"

I crossed my arms and thought. Even if you ask me if I'm interested, I don't understand. Leaving aside ordinary people, if you know Nen... I'm not interested in religion itself, and I don't think there are any historical buildings.

"It's really not that great.

It's not my favorite place to go either, but I personally don't think it's bad at night.

If you take a walk after dark, it's a pretty nice place."

"... Then shall we go at night?"

"Yeah. Let's get started."

Hm. Then what should we do for daytime sightseeing? I think it's better to divide up the game strategy.

"Is there a city we didn't go to yesterday? Where is it?"

Seam asked. There is one place I didn't go. Is it Remero?

"It's a castle city.

I don't mind doing my best, but since I only obtained 6 'Companion' cards, I feel like I'm wasting my money. I think we should go later."

"Then where are you going today?"

"Yeah. Let's solve the problem.

First, Handprint is the road.

Rubikuta is for the night.

... In order of elimination, I estimate it will be Tolaria later. If you are interested in Jewel, you will like it."

Face to face.

Meleoron looks a bit curious. Seam is flat. Uranus... I don't know. Well, I'm not interested in anything, I think this is a place I know.

Landmines... no way. I hope you like it.

"Now, let's go.

Even if you just listen to the story, you won't understand."

Meleoron hints. That's right.

"I have no objections."

"Me too! Let's go quickly."

Uranus responds to our words with a wry smile.

"Hey, hey, don't you know I'll complain about being bored later?

Then, let's all go sightseeing together. Please watch your step.

──【Companion/Companion】 Activate! Tolaria!"