Chapter 242

They didn't seem to need either of them, so I was grateful for the two people's grilled chicken skewers and grilled meat. Watching Uranus squirm for a long time, it felt hot and warm again,

"...... Are you going to sleep?"

"ae?

Hmm, yes... let's go to sleep. Book"

Uranus wiped the Binder while trembling and twitching. I don't know if Sakura's memories were that exciting. Hmm...

I wanted to ask if you could teach me Divine Rune, but now doesn't seem to be the time. Let's do it another time.

The Binder that Uranus wiped is bon! And appeared again. Huh!?

"──Another player has used 'Communication' on you——"

A notification flowed out from the Binder. "Communication"...? From whom? It's possible they are seeking help, but the two people beside me—are safe. It doesn't look like anything special.

【…………】

Muted Binder. The lying-down Uranus revealed a face mixed with nervousness and displeasure.

"Who are you in the middle of the night?"

"……

It's me, Motarike.】

"Haha..."

Uranus let out a long sigh. I felt the same way.... Uranus's expression became even gloomier with his nervousness. After clenching his fist and shaking it, I opened my hand without swinging it, because I didn't want to make a loud noise.

"... Suddenly.

Surprised to receive a letter from you at this time. What do you want?"

"Oh, that's too bad.

Hmm... you guys got the Truth Sword, you've already sold it, right?】

Hmm. Senchi knows we are teaming up, if he comes to the Venue of the Monthly Tournament and sees me win, wouldn't that be hard to judge?

"...... So what about that?"

"Hey... that... it's hard to say."

"After contacting me, it's hard to say anything.

It's a waste of time, tell me quickly."

"Could you give me a little Grace?】

Uranus looked at me with a very gentle face. Yes, this is correct. I hate this too much.

"Oh, mom, uh, you...

What obligation do I have to do you a favor?

I haven't returned to the game for a long time.

After cleverly interfering with human strategies, he made a low-level request...

If you were in front of me right now, you would definitely be sick."

"Oh, that's also too bad.

Hmm... my wife is in a bad mood.

It's just because I didn't earn enough money, I'm really angry.】

Ha..., he sighed heavily,

"Yes.

Then tell your wife to work for you too."

"Can you say that!

...... If I say that, we'll get a divorce directly.】

"I don't know.

Why me? Don't use 'Communication' to talk in your sleep."

"Please! I'm not asking for a lot of money!

I don't mind if it's a little extravagant!】

"Is it a little extravagant to use someone else's money?

Work, that's extra."

"Even if you do that, the salary won't come out for a while!

I am right now! I want it! My wife is in a bad mood right now!】

"Uh... I'm going to talk passionately in the middle of the night. You will stay until the 'Communication' is interrupted."

"I beg you! This street!】

"Even if you say that, I can't see you.

"Don't say that, I beg you!】

"……"

Uranus patted his leg. That's it... I think I'm weak and can't be worshipped like this. My mouth is bad.

For now, I will tell you quietly.

"Uranus...

If it's just a little bit, I don't mind."

"Yes...

I think this guy will definitely transform. I mean, don't lend me money. Give me money?

If you do this now, will you ask me for money again?"

"Hmm..."

I guess if you and humans have trouble, don't cling to straws. End it now.

Uranos rubbed his forehead angrily with his Finger,

"......

Motarike. Regardless, I am not a kind person; I won't give you money for nothing.

If you say you can't wait to get the money, then come over lightly."

"Eh!? What on earth are you trying to do......

The monster can't help it—"

"Who treats you as a force? Don't be conceited.

I have a card. Can it Eliminate all 45 Free Pockets in the Binder?"

"Wait a minute!

Uh......"

The silence lasted for a while.

"...... Ging or any card you don't care about to Eliminate the world, if so, about 30 slots......"

"Explain the situation to your wife and clear up 45 slots.

If you put it there, you will be fine.

Tomorrow morning, 'communicate' from here, and be ready to reply immediately.

I will buy a Spell Card in Masadora, so be a luggage carrier. I will give you a reward."

"Heh, really? You aren't lying, are you?"

"If you don't believe me, don't worry, the story ends here.

If you are willing, I will pick you up at the Antokiba entrance around 9:00 tomorrow morning, so be prepared."

"Oh, I see! I will do something.

For now, I should wait for that 'communication' tomorrow morning, right?"

"Oh. Binder, do something?

If you have 30 frames, you will reduce the reward accordingly, right?"

"No.

Then I will discuss it with my wife. I will really ask tomorrow."

"...... Ah. I see, then cut it."

"I asked you!"

…………

"Book"

Uranos wiped the Binder, put his feet on the cushion, and lay face down.

"…………

Trouble......

Motarike, it's so hard......!!"

Correct.

I should have refused....... Uranos can't do it. I know.

"If we go to Antokiba, should we have breakfast there?"

Uranos raised his face, picked up the acerola juice, and drank it in one breath.

"Hoo...... Are you going to bring Gade?

By the way, does Aisha want to go to that restaurant to eat with Motarike? Hmm."

"......

Let's have breakfast here."

Those bad memories passed, and I shook my head. I didn't want to. You can imagine it wasn't tasty at all.

The next morning.

"Hmm?"

The angry voice of Meleoron, who heard about the situation, rang out in our room.

"Why are you Together with such a frivolous jerk!"

Uranos, who had a tired face since the morning, heard the strong words of rejection.

"You don't have a mouth either......

I won't ask you to forgive me, but even if you hate me that much."

"No.

Are you a fan of cheating?"

"What is that mysterious faction?

I said so much at the time, are you still not satisfied?"

"...... I didn't say it, so saying it's not enough."

"Ah, well, it doesn't matter.

But if you want to keep your identity secret, maybe you shouldn't talk to Motarike?"

"That's it.

If we act Together, the seams won't be that bad, but I will definitely not be cramped."

"And why with that person..."

"Hmm."

Uranos scratched his cheek.

"... Sorry. I couldn't refuse."

A kind of Meleoron who opens his mouth and hangs his neck. If you say it like that, you can't help it either... because we did the same thing.

"What do you plan to do next?"

"What will you do...

You said you couldn't refuse.

Besides, it seems you were the one who invited me to go shopping."

"That is true, but if you say you absolutely don't like Meleoron, then think again.

I am going to reschedule the day, but... only Meleoron's behavior is different."

"Ah, that's right.

You don't have to do such awkward things. Should we go Together?"

"... Hasn't it been a long time?"

"At longest, only in the morning.

I also don't want to be Together with him for too long."

"Do you understand?

I left the detailed schedule to you."

"I see.

... Seam?"

"Yeah. But I don't object."

"I will check once, but Aisha is also fine, right?"

"It doesn't matter.

Uranos must have thought of it too."

"..."

"I'm glad you trust me, but please continue to point things out, okay?

In fact, there aren't many 'Return' cards, so I plan to replenish the spell with Masadora as soon as possible."

Uranos operated the 【Communication】 left on the last page of the Binder as it was, and selected the name of Mr. Motarike.

"It's Uranos.

How are things there?"

"... We have opened 45 slots normally. Is this okay?"

"Oh, no problem.

Please wait at the Antokiba entrance at 9:00 sharp. Because I will fly there with 'Return'."

"After that, let's have breakfast first, okay? I'll come pick you up after breakfast."

"Do you understand? See you later."

"Oh, talk later."

Uranos operated and finished the call. I carefully put the 'Communication' that had disappeared into the Empty Pocket back onto the last page.

"So, shall we go have breakfast?"

We ate breakfast at the Inn. Last night, Meleoron drank two cans of Beer and talked about how Seam stopped him before he got drunk, and I changed my clothes and took a shower in the morning.

I was Together with Meleoron because I didn't have much time, but I didn't do anything special. Yes, well, as long as you let me stay quiet, I don't have any complaints.

Adjusting the time, we moved to the entrance of Otania while walking. Neither Meleoron nor Seam looked bad, probably because they were used to carrying backpacks in the morning.

"I will go around the city with 'Ryu' first, then return here with 'Return'."

"After that, everyone will be at Antokiba with 'Return'."

"Hmm?

Even if we don't return here, we can go directly to Antokiba."

"Yeah. No...

Then the three of us would go to Antokiba earlier than me.

Wouldn't it be awkward waiting there with Motarike?"

"Ah..."

"If I run into trouble using 'Ryu', I might not be able to go right away.

Anyway, we are just going to use an extra 'Return', so let's be careful."

After such a story, Uranos flew off in 'Ryu'.

After a while, Uranos returned.

"I'm home, let's go to Antokiba right away."

Huh? I wonder if you won't tell me where you've been like usual.

"By the way, where did you go with 'Ryu' this time?"

To my question, Uranos pondered for a moment.

"... It's a long story, let's talk about it later.

I think it's better to wait until the Motarike matter is resolved. I'm going to buy a spell card, and I believe he will use 'Ryu' again soon."

"I see."

Although feeling lightheaded, we still flew toward Antokiba with "Secondary Arrival."

Motarike was already waiting at the entrance of Antokiba. He was wearing the same clothes as three days ago. We were too.

"Oh, oh! You've come!"

Uranus said, tilting his head slightly:

"Even so, this makes me happy.

I don't want to slack off, so I will act quickly. First, it is a Trade Shop."

We walked to the Trade Shop in Antokiba. Uranus and Motarike walked side by side, I followed behind, and Meleoron and Seam followed after that.

Motarike looked behind us from time to time. Uranus was irritable,

"…Don't look at me."

"No, I don't care.

Dajiang, I basically move alone, but it's unusual..."

"Relief."

Near the Trade Shop, everyone took out a Binder and changed the status of their Free Pocket.

Motarike looked strange,

"…You have a rare card, but you don't have any attack Hatsu."

"Isn't that bad?

I don't have anything useful anyway. I'll start selling from the end I pulled."

"Is your goal to clear it without stealing?"

"Here and now.

It is stupid to provoke disputes and Collect hatred from others."

In Uranus, Lataza's affair should never have happened. I don't mind.

"Pah.

If they heard that, this sentence would make the people in the group angry."

Uranus widened his eyes at Maotarik's words.

"Are they still there?"

"Ah, you don't know?

…Ah, maybe it's because I've been outside for a while. You said you came back after a long time."

"Even if I wanted to come back, I couldn't get in.

So, are you still Together with a group?"

Motarike had a troubled look on his face. It is what it is.

"Those guys seem to have gone their separate ways after being kidnapped by the clear in front of them.

That is why the Hame group itself was disbanded.

…But it doesn't look like they all left the game."

Ah… I see. It's really sad. I cheated, this is retribution.

"Well, it feels like a small group, so if they split up, there might be some people who can't get out.

You can ignore those guys, but...

If someone dares to stay, that's trouble. Those guys might have quite a bit of knowledge.

Maybe they still intend to stubbornly clear it."

Hearing this, Maotarik looked strange.

"Hey.

There is no reward for clearing it for Battera anymore, right?"

"No.

Even if you clear it now, you won't get 50 billion."

"Then why..."

"It's just that Battera's bounty is gone.

Instead, other rich people have started holding sweepstakes. Now, the bounty is much lower than Battera's."

"Oh, that kind of thing..."

"After clearing it, you can find someone to buy you a high reward.

If it's a Rejuvenation Pill or the Breath of Angel, no matter how much it costs, someone will want it."

"So, are there still people who want to clear it?

…Are you guys too?"

"We are different. We don't need the bounty.

Of course, my goal is to clear it."

"Really..."

Motarike seemed satisfied. Uranus crossed his arms,

"I think it's rare to find someone like you who doesn't aim to clear it and has no intention of escaping the game at all."

"Well… if I could make money like you guys and then 'leave,' I would have thought about escaping.

I am satisfied with my current life. There is a lot of trouble outside."

"Yes, yes, the Curse of Norok."

"It is what it is..."

Hmm. Life is different.

I feel it's better to go back outside than to live in such a dangerous place. Because there is no hospital here.... Ah, no, even if I wanted to go out, I couldn't.

"Um, can I ask you something?"

"What?"

Motarike asked me with a happy face. Uranos sighed.... It's hard to hear anything.

"Um... after clearing the game, there's a period of time where you can't get Specified Pocket Cards, right?

Do you know when it becomes available?"

"Hm? Well, when was that...

Hmm...

If I had a calendar, I might be able to remember."

"Oh, if it's a Mobile Phone, there is one."

Uranos took a Mobile Phone out of his pocket, operated it, and handed it to Motarike.

"............

I'm not sure, but it might be 6 days. September 6th.

There was a notification in the Binder telling me the game had resumed."

I see. Today is September 18th, so it's the 13th day since we restarted. So far, there aren't many major players there, and the whole card collection seems to be a good place for the early stages. It took me 13 years to clear the first problem.

Uranos was organizing cards while chatting with Motarike. It seems he intends to clear as many slots as possible to bring a large sum of money from Antokiba to Masadora.

Use "List" to check the possession status of "Ken", "God's Eye", "Separation", "Collection", and "Angel's Breath".

Use "Analysis" to take notes on the card text. Watching this situation, Senchi looked somewhat reluctant.

"You're still the same..."

"Don't talk to me while you're taking notes."

"..."

I was stunned, but in a way, I respect that about you."

"..."

Uranos's face turned a little red. Hmm.

Even so, Uranos often notices such things in advance. Since the situation is different from usual, does that mean he has his own panic? I will be careful too.

"What about 'Signpost'..."

"What are you using this for?"

"Oh?

Meleoron tapped Seam on the shoulder at the edge of his vision, and the two left the scene. What is it?

"Hey Seam.

How effective is Signpost?"

"Onee-chan..."

"Isn't that a Spell Uranos has never used?

I don't remember.

He seems busy, and it's hard to hear his voice because he's over there..."

"That's why Uranos told you earlier.

It's used to find out where a card is. Didn't you hear?"

"I heard.

But is that the effect?"

"Hmm...

I know the location of the card with the specified number... I think so.

So just knowing the name isn't good. I need to know the card number I'm looking for."

"Yes.

If you think it will be caught, that's it.

... You only know the general location, right?"

"I think so.

For example, if I tell you the number for Truth Sword, it might only tell you Antokiba."

"Yes, I understand.

Thanks Seam."

"That's why it's time to remember...

Onee-chan, shouldn't you re-read Uranos's notes?"

"Leave it to me!"

"Not at all..."

The two who were whispering returned. Uranos looked over there,

"Meleoron, I want my notes."

"Hm?

... Ah, yes, wait a moment."

Meleoron took off his backpack, opened it, and searched around. Before long, he took out a notebook fastened with a button.

"Is this it?"

"This is it.

Sorry, please let me keep this book for a while."

Uranos removed the button, removed the memo from the Binder, and then returned the Binder to Meleoron.

I flipped through a pile of notes.

"You really like memos..."

"It's noisy, but convenient."

Uranos returned without following Mr. Motarike. It felt like we got along well. I suppose you could call it friends who joke with each other.

"Hmm...

After all, I can only use it at S-Rank or higher in a Specified Pocket..."

"Do you know where all the Specified Pocket cards are and how to obtain them?"

Uranos looked displeased at the words of classmate Maotarik.

"Don't be so unreasonable... I know those places.

After clearing, it seems some collection events have changed, so I want to check the locations again. For ranks below A, you can buy information at the Trade Shop."

"Really?"

After glancing at Mr. Motarike, Uranos continued to look at his notes without a word.

"Hmm...

Let's look at the 4 SS-Ranks and 8... starting from the top of the S-Ranks."

Saying this, Uranos handed the note to Meleoron. Meleoron didn't check anything in particular either, but placed the bundle of notes on the Binder and then put it into his backpack.

Meanwhile, Uranos took a card out of the Binder,

"—【Signpost/Signpost】 on. 1."

1 "Dense Forest One-Pyeong"

Located in Chanta

That is what the screen on Uranos's Binder said. Taking out a card again,

"—【Signpost/Signpost】 on. 2"

2 "One-Pyeong Coastline"

Located in Soura

Ah. Just like before... Well, I know the conditions for the events to occur, so I think this is fine. It seems I can participate this time, so I'm looking forward to it. Gathering 15 friends will be difficult, but...

Just as I was immersed in various thoughts, Uranos digested the "Signposts" one after another.

"—【Signpost/Signpost】 on. 31... That's the end of it."

31 "Postcard Returning to the Dead"

Located in Eril

... Just as Uranos said... It's in Eril after all. This will be difficult, but I want to try it myself. Perhaps I'll have to come back here to pick it up after clearing it this time... unless the postcard I gave my father is gone.

... Yes, that's right. I managed to secure the method for entering and exiting the game, so it seems best to clarify it again. It will be useful when the time comes, so let's remember the information obtained this time.

"So, are there any acquisition locations that have changed?"

Motarike asked. Uranos still had a look of disgust,

"You don't want to listen...

I don't. All the places are the same.

Well, that's fine. After that is 'Regeneration'... I think I should get rid of it now."

"Why are you just leaving it like that?

You can't use it, can you?"

"You know? It has its uses.

... But if you carry a lot, it's an Obstacle."

"What do you use it for?"

"You, you just relax...

I used to play alone, didn't I? At that time, my Free Pocket was full, and I was troubled.

... So.

I got a card that didn't fit, and later used 'Regeneration' to turn it back into a card."

"Yeah?

If you put 'Regeneration' in, it also puts pressure on the Free Pocket, right?

Isn't it a contradiction if it's full?"

Mr. Motarike pointed out, and Uranos showed an uncharacteristically distressed expression.

"Uh...

Of course, it would be troublesome if I carried it with me...

Before, every time I took 'Regeneration' out of the Goo, I would use Masadora.

I thought it must have a good use, so I took it, but that's it.

I was careless..."

Oops. I thought he had an idea since it was about Uranos... but he made a rare mistake. Then there is no point in keeping "Regeneration".

"..."

Sometimes you think too much and you fail."

"Waaah!?"

"Mo, if Motarike said that kind of thing to me... would I also be depressed?"

Uranus held his head with his hands in a strange, dramatic pose. I think my feeling of shock is real.

"... You come.

You came to our wedding half as a joke, and you have always looked strange. I also avoided throwing it at the bouquet. Your face when your wife was like that, alcohol as a side dish Fugura, I laughed out loud."

"Waaaaah!!"

"Ah, you guys...!!"

Mr. Motarike held back his laughter at the blushing and embarrassed Uranus.

"Thank you for your rude congratulations to me."

"Aaaaaah!!"

"Explosion forever!!"

Uranus, letting his feet tremble on the spot. I am depressed... this is too terrible.