Chapter 246

Taking the menu from Uranus, the three of them finished ordering and returned the menu to Uranus.

Uranus flipped through the menu while showing a resentful blush.

"I want another cup of coffee..."

"I'm sorry. Please wait a moment."

"Don't you want anything else?"

"... I have no appetite."

Uranus puffed out his cheeks. Hmm, this kind of place is irresistible to small animal ticks.... Why is this person a man? I am similar, but... Heaven is truly cruel.

"Well, the nonsense from Motarike ends here.

By the way, when my wife discovered I was picking her up, when she found out I was a man, she panicked completely and fainted."

"

"Well, hahaha."

Somehow, just listening to it, the scene floated into my mind.

"Ha.

... The wedding was held shortly after I picked her up.

I told him that if I didn't properly protect certain things, he would run away again.

I pushed the invitation, so...

I wanted to tease you, so I showed my face."

"So, I was shown to you.

Little Uranus, so cute."

"Meleoron, you!"

"Pfft."

Laughter rang out again. I'm sorry, people's failure stories are interesting; it can't be helped. Especially in Uranus's case, the person himself intends to be very serious.

Uranus could do nothing about the henna henna head Kobe dripping,

"Not at all... Please forgive me."

"Yes, yes.

Oh, come to think of it. When I checked his Binder, maybe he was doing this?"

Meleoron suddenly said such a thing.... Who exactly are you talking about? Uranus also tilted his head.

"Look, I told you before you came in.

If I remember correctly, he asked me to find a player named Arca."

One.

"... Good luck. I completely forgot.

Well, it seems he has been playing for a long time, so it is very likely he has had contact with you.

Oops, this is an excellent opportunity, but I wasn't able to confirm..."

Hmm, Arca is...

What are you looking for? It sounds familiar, but hmm.

... Oh! A player from Greed Island, Uranus? It would be bad to use 'Leave' to go to the secret basement.

"Before that, please ensure your name is registered in our Binder.

It contains 'Contact', so you can see the name immediately."

"Book."

All four people took out their Binders and opened the last page. Arca, Arca...

... No. There are a total of 23 contact players. I don't think there are many people who have participated in the Antokiba tournament and gone to Masadora many times. I wonder if that's the case.

"No."

"No."

"Not here."

"... No. I will avoid places with many players.

Motarike... well, it doesn't matter."

"Is that okay?"

"I don't want to rush to contact Alluka either.

I hope to be able to 'communicate' when it is convenient."

"Hmm.

Then wouldn't it be better to just check his Binder?"

"... I don't want to see Motarike's face for the time being.

There is no guarantee it is registered, and it seems I would be blackmailed for money again."

"Oh, yes. That's fine."

If Uranus says so, then there is no help for it. Contacting Arca is a future task.

The extra coffee and dishes were lined up, and we started to eat them. I ordered a hearty salad, so I am going to share it with the three of us as if I pushed it halfway.

"Yeah, Aisha is like that..."

"Sims tend to avoid feeling vegetables.

Please accept it consciously."

"Hey."

"Aisha, I have no appetite; I have already eaten breakfast."

"Uranus, please pay attention and eat a little more.

Consumption and restocking do not seem to be balanced."

"Isn't that Aisha..."

"... Gon!

Oh, please eat. If you leave me, I don't mind."

"Yes..."

Meleoron reluctantly and happily ate two. You seem to really like vegetables. But she is just she, and she hates being a picky eater.

Peel the hot egg toast and enjoy the aroma of freshly brewed coffee. Crispy lettuce—

"I understand toast, but is salad with coffee okay?"

As I picked up the coffee cup, Uranus asked me. Hm?

"Do you disagree?

I think this is a breakfast menu."

"Well, hmm.

But the sweetness of the vegetables and the acidity of the dressing... water would be fine."

"Ah."

However, water here is not free either.

After finishing the meal, we chatted. The bag floating near Meleoron landed on the poton and rucksack. I tried to float it, but it just wobbled.

"... It still needs time, right?"

Confirmed. It is just lighter than the weight of the bag weighted by God, but the buoyancy should not have completely disappeared.

"Yes, about 30 minutes or so.

I have to wait until it completely disappears.... If I accidentally float outside, it would be painful to try and find it back."

"Floating Stone" floats in the sunlight. If you jump out of the bag during the day, you might float into the sky.

"If you think about it, as a countermeasure to prevent waiting gains, ensuring multiple units is a good idea."

"Indeed.

If you take 5, that would be hundreds of kilograms of buoyancy. If an accident happens, you won't be able to laugh.

... Honestly, I don't know how to use this kind of joke item."

Ahahaha, of course. If it floats in the sunlight, it is too difficult to use.

The topic was interrupted, and we were silent for a while.

"Book."

Uranus released the binder. I turned over and took a pen and a note from my pocket.

Take card,

"—'Analysis' on. 234."

Yes, this is the usual Uranus. Most importantly, my way.

Looking at it, I suddenly remembered Mr. Motarike.

I wonder how that person entered the game, but this is not normal after all. They were most likely hired by Mr. Battera.

... If I remember correctly, last time Uranus also signed a contract with Mr. Battera.

I don't know if I passed Tsezgera-san's exam.

"Uranus, are you okay?"

"Ah, wait a moment, I will finish writing now...

Hm. What?"

"Uranus, you entered from Mr. Battera before, right?"

"Ah, yes, that's right.

I signed a contract with Battera and entered from the game console in the ancient castle."

"At that time, did you take an exam?"

"..."

"... I have never received such a thing.

Listen, I am single, and that's that..."

Ah, that's right. Uranus is also a solo player like Tsezgera. Considering I am a Rune Hunter, was it decided that I could easily conclude a contract?

Uranus turned the pen around,

"Hmm...

Is it Tsezgera?... I thought he or that group of people would clear it."

"..."

"Uranus, have you spoken with Tsezgera?"

"Yes, but... in the game.

They also know that I am a solo Hunter.

Somehow, they asked me if I would like to cooperate with us."

Law. Uranus, were you invited? You said Mr. Leorio was also invited.

"Why don't you join us?

I think that person is the strongest candidate for clearing."

"I think so too.

Compared to the crow flock, they are more organized and more profitable."

... The crow flock, do you mean the Hame-gumi? Hmm.

It was organized for Genthru's plan, and it seems they deliberately Hidden important information regarding the clearing. There's no helping it.

Even so, we competed until the very last minute in the card game, so I don't think it's possible to do something so stupid.... That's good for the fishermen, yes.

"I can't trust him... I hate him.

Although I am positive about clearing, I don't have the spirit to enjoy the game.

I call myself a money Hunter. If you don't want to tell me my Godhood ability, I don't know where you can sell the information. This is not a problem that can be compensated with money."

... Yes, I think you are right. In fact, Leorio showed his healing ability. It would have been fine to tell Battera, but I don't know where the information leaked from.

"As far as I'm concerned, researching items is the main thing, so even if I cooperate with the money-seeking people, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.

Even if we are able to clear it, there is a possibility that we will have a dispute during the negotiations and miss out on the 'Hormone Cookie'."

"... That's all.

Uranus wants to clear it because he wants to take it home to research, right?"

"Yeah, even if you go to great lengths to clear the game, 200 days is not enough to change your gender, and I also felt before that research to extend this time was necessary.

Besides that, I also want to research the witch's Rejuvenation Potion."

"That's how it is, but...

If you sign a Contract with Battera, you can't freely clear the rewards, right?

I don't think it fits Uranus's purpose."

When I asked this, Uranus showed a mischievous smile.

"Aisha, do you know the details of Battera's contract?"

"..."

"House. I don't know the details."

As for the content of the contract, I heard a summary. Mainly from Leorio.

① Battera is not responsible for any damage or death that occurs during the game.

② Battera owns all items brought back from the game.

③ No reward will be given unless the game is cleared.

④ The person who clears the game will receive a reward of 50 billion Jenny.

⑤ The right to play Greed Island is granted to those who have no problems with the above content.

Once I expressed my approval, Uranus nodded with a smile.

"That's correct.

And that contract. How do you think the implementation should be monitored?"

"Hmm?"

"This is the second one.

You mentioned that you own the things you bring back, but as a premise, how do you monitor players returning from the game?"

"..."

Come to think of it. If you listen to the player's Conscience, then there is no need... Battera must not be that familiar with the contents of the game.

When clearing, you must choose 3 cards as a clearing reward and leave the port. If he returns to Battera's old castle with 'Leave', it might be difficult to deceive him. When returning from the game to the real port...

"As long as you can prove that you cleared the game, you will receive the reward mentioned in the fourth contract.

First of all, if a player who has not directly signed a contract with Battera proves they cleared it, what will he do?"

Hmm. Since you mentioned it...

We don't have to worry because we know Lina has already become a winner... but what does Battera intend to do?

"Think carefully, the contract content has loopholes..."

"Correct.

... But if you let me give you my personal opinion, I think Battera might know this too.

To be honest, I also understand that I cannot explicitly state in a written contract that I will pay 50 billion in exchange for the reward for clearing the game. Because he probably doesn't want to pass information to that person before signing the contract.

I think he might intend to negotiate a clear reward with the player who clears the game.

Players who want the bounty won't like it if they don't accept that they chose the reward and cleared it, so I think I went to Battera before clearing."

"Uh... I think so."

As someone who knows Battera's situation, I had to give a slightly vague answer.

"If you do that.

Even if one clear reward is handed over, there is a possibility that the remaining two will be given for free.

As for me, even if I clear it, if I don't get the reward I want, I can criticize the game for not being cleared.

There is no obligation to clear it."

... Must be. If you don't want 50 billion, you just let me play. I have to prove I cleared it.

If that happens, Battera will have to negotiate again. I believe it will reach the negotiating table. To achieve his wish, perhaps even using all his assets.

"Maybe old Battera also wants the Rejuvenation Potion.

There are 100 of them, so I think I can negotiate with them to share a certain amount, rather than all of them.

That is to say, as a reward, I get a Hormone Cookie and a portion of the Rejuvenation Potion, and in return, I give him an item Battera wants and a portion of the Rejuvenation Potion.

... Devil. I can't clear it, so it's just for calculation."

"Hmm, I see..."

This was a slurred backhand, but it was a topic I couldn't keep up with. That sort of thing was left to Lina...

However, if Uranus cleared it, it might go according to plan.... What Mr. Battera wanted was Breath of Archangel and the Rejuvenation Pill.

Perhaps because my reaction was slow, Uranus looked a bit displeased.

"Generally speaking, even Battera is terrible, right?

When someone clears the game, get rid of all Game Consoles with Greed Island.

If you do that, when you exit the game by passing 'Leave', you don't know where you will jump to. Won't you die if you don't do it right?"

"..."

That was it. This was also Leina's responsibility, but... but, I also understood that I couldn't protect the Game Console forever.

This is a game you should enter by risking your life. If you exit the game due to missing the clear, and you end up entering a dangerous place... that might be your own responsibility.

"... Just"

Uranus put a hand on me to stop me.

"I certainly understand.

Even after Battera clears it, there is no obligation to endlessly guarantee the personal safety of the players.

In other words, the loose contract is mutual.... Even if Battera was forced to negotiate, that is no excuse. I can't even sympathize.

As long as the clear reward is obtained, Battera probably won't care about anything else."

I was sure that was the case...

Now, he must be having a good time with his lover. I think this is a worthy reward for Mr. Battera, who fought for Greed Island for more than 10 years and went bankrupt.

... Yes. If you only look at this, it is a good story.

However, from the perspective of a player who risked their life to challenge it, this is not necessarily an accumulation. Saying that I am also responsible for things outside the game might be a bit misleading.... Mr. Battera is indeed selfish. As long as the situation is not discussed, it is no surprise that he bought the resentment. Since he was hurt by his lover, something might have happened before.

Uranus stared into my eyes,

"... Aisha knows.

Why is Battera so obsessed with clearing the game?"

".... Yes..."

"Correct...

Well, it doesn't matter.

There is probably a confidentiality obligation, I cannot say it clearly, nor do I have the right to know."

Uranus said so, and Meleoron and Shim looked displeased. I guess you want to hear it. But... it's a bit strange to talk about it.

Uranus also looked bored,

"I wish I could have at least met with Chairman Rockbert, who took over the property.

I wanted to hear a detailed story, but in the end, we couldn't meet.... Well, it seems Student Leina is busy, so it can't be helped."

Uh...

Do you know Rena? Of course, the face of Leina herself should be broad, but I don't know if there are that many people who can make Leina meet as Chairman.

Come to think of it, the master of Kazama Style said such things, as if there was some interaction. Is this the reason why you can be so opposed to my gentleness?

I wonder if Uranus's face is broader than I thought.

"Do you know Chairman Rockbert?"

"Is that so? You are talking about Ms. Lina.

That's right, but.... When I took the Hunter Exam, I was an Examiner.

Aisha must know, but there is a place in the Kazama Style Dojo that only a Nen User can enter, right? That Divine role is what I am drawing now.

Ms. Leina, you are very helpful with the payment."

Oh, wow. It was unexpectedly stuffed into my pocket.

I still underestimated Uranus...

This person's Divine might be bought by more people than you think. This is really convenient.

"It's a bit like meeting an amazing person.

Is letting Uranus command the Divine Rune the best in the world? Hi celebrity?"

Uranus gave a wry smile at Shim's naive question.

"I don't know.

It's not difficult for a Nen Ability user to draw Kamiji. There might be some people who have Hidden their skills. Even the creator of Greed Island must be skilled.

However, for a time, he became the most famous Divine Hunter within the Hunter Association.... That's all for now."

I see. Did you suddenly become famous and have all kinds of connections during that time? If so, as a Hunter for less than two years, I naturally shouldn't know him, and did he not have public activities?

While I was pondering various things, Uranus turned his gaze to me.

"My name is Aisha.

Perhaps you are familiar with Rena? Not at the same school, but on a personal level."

"... Eh? Why do you think so?"

I thought there was no better way to respond. But I can be sure, the way I heard it...

"If you think about how old you were when you mastered the Kazama Style—"

"... When did you think of that?"

"Could it be—"

No, don't push too hard. I want you to stop because my heart is pounding.

"────Have you ever thought about whether you are Ms. Lina's precious disciple?"

………………That is correct.

"Ah, haha.

Right away. You cannot do that."

This is delicious. Actually, it's the other way around! —what can I say!