Chapter 257

It has already been almost 10 minutes, and Uranus still hasn't come out.

Chen quickly ate the juice and Biscuit, then returned to the back of the crowd.

Meleoron is... hmm? Stage wing? Just like being Together with Uranus. When did you go to a place like that again? What are you doing that requires time?

The door to the live broadcast room opened, and someone came in. Oh no. Are you a player? This is terrible, now it's broken, a total mess.

A player who paid the entrance fee and looked around noticed me.... Oh, this sign.

A familiar white-haired old man walked over.

I lifted my hips from the counter seat, and the uncle took off his Sun glasses.

"Mr. JateSari."

"Aisha-kun?

Aren't you with them?"

"Oh, yes.

I am currently participating in an event..."

"I see. Bad timing.

This is a card that can be obtained safely, so I thought I would try it first, but...

It seems better to avoid it."

"Are you also aiming for JateSari-san?"

"Hmm.

... Well, since it's a big deal, let's look around. Do you mind?"

"Um, yes. Of course."

Really. The event might have changed, and visiting is definitely meaningful. Ken. He might be the team leader... because I can talk that much with Uranus.

I returned to the counter seat and sat next to my uncle.

"What would you like to order?"

"I don't need anything."

Can we break it here? The bartender didn't ask again. Come to think of it, even if I ordered, I asked Seam once, and that was it.

Well, let's collect the entrance fee first... I guess this seat can also serve as a rest area.

"How is the situation now?"

"Uranus is challenging.

I just finished singing 8 songs and am going to take a break. As far as I know, about half is left."

"Proceeding smoothly.

If the acquisition conditions are the same as before, it will progress as you expected."

The uncle put his sunglasses back on. Hmm... he looks like a skilled Nen user, but it doesn't look like he's good at it. I could use it before, but I guess it's a rusty type.

"..."

"This is a rude question, but what is your relationship with Uranus?"

"Let me see..."

"You don't have to answer if it's inconvenient, but..."

"I'm a little curious as to what kind of relationship the rookie enough to be elected as chairman and that genius boy."

... Do you think Uranus is a genius boy? Well, I admit you are a genius. Why are there so many geniuses around me...

"... He asked if I wanted to go to Greed Island with him.

We only met recently."

"Hmm... Uranus is a very strange person.

He seems to have a sense for seeing through powerful people. By the way, you are the person recommended by the Chairman, it's not necessarily that you saw through it."

"Chairman, please don't say that..."

"Just like you said, that was a farce."

"... I don't know what those people who forced you to push up even when you refused are thinking.

When I heard Netero-kai on stage, or even when Mr. Isaac recommended you, I couldn't believe my ears."

Hmm...

After all, the impact of that chairman change shouldn't be considered insignificant. If Botobai acted a little more like a Chairman, his interest in me would have decreased, but he is still backing off. It takes a while to hit the board... There's no way I could have done it suddenly like Netero. I also forced it without prior consultation...

"... Well, the previous chairman was a prankster."

"That's true, but I think this is going too far.

Goodness..."

"..."

"By the way, who did JateSari vote for?"

"Me?

I have always voted for Isaac.

There is no one more suitable than him to be the Hunter Association Chairman."

Why. I feel like I did something very sorry...

"Who did you vote for? Mr. Botobai as well?"

"... That's correct."

"Woo woo... I won't say I'm not the right person."

"But I don't think he is more suitable for the position of president than Mr. Isaac."

I feel the same way. I just don't want to be forced to continue, even if this person already wants to quit.... That is why I am sorry to be Chairman.

"... Is it true that you sent Mr. Isaac to the hospital?"

I remained silent, trying my best not to change my expression.

Damn it! Pariston's final blow in the election really wasn't a joke...

"I don't know much about the story of hunting the giant Chimera Ants.

It is certainly a threat, but there is no shortage of fierce beasts in the world. Without a comparison, I cannot understand the achievements you have made.

... But if you say you can fight Mr. Isaac, that is a different matter."

That's right... because Netero is an easy-to-understand indicator that cannot be deceived.

Who am I, the strongest among humans? If asked, I have no choice but to answer Netero. Whether it is true or not doesn't matter. What matters is that it is known. That is why I must answer Netero.

If I were Ryusho, there would be no problem. It is well known that his strength is enough to compete with Netero.

But I—Aisha—am different. It is well known that he has enough power to send Netero to the hospital, an act that destroys the balance of power that everyone recognizes. What kind of results will it bring...

"..."

Just as Isaac Netero said. This is not a lie.

... But you know the trickery of language, don't you?"

"Of course. I didn't mention victory or defeat.

But in any case, if it is true that Mr. Isaac was sent to the hospital, that is more than enough."

Yes... when you say it like that, I am at a loss.

At the very least, I should say that I was also sent to the hospital. I hate spreading misunderstandings. But, hey, saying it like that makes it more credible, doesn't it?

I wonder if we can somehow keep the battle with Netero a secret... It only happened once, so it is very likely to become a problem in the future. I want to defeat Netero, but I don't need the title of the strongest. At least I don't want to think that way. I don't know how many relationships I will be trapped in. I want to fight Netero without hesitation.

"... I am sorry if I offended you.

You said that was enough, but I am sorry for prying into you."

"House..."

I can understand your desire to know. If I heard that Netero was sent to the hospital by someone, I would think so too.

... After the fact. I wanted to deceive you, so why don't you ask me what I have been thinking about?

"Just out of curiosity, what kind of activities do Hacker Hunters engage in?"

"Is that so?... That is another sudden question.

If I may say so, are you interested in games?"

Ah, did you answer? I don't think someone like a game professional would get by through deception... at least when in doubt, you can see through it.

"To tell you the truth, I am not very interested in it, but I am not completely uninterested either. Please enjoy the accurate me playing games to some extent; if I weren't interested, I wouldn't have tried to enter Greed Island."

"... I see, that makes sense.

Also called a death game, how could anyone not care about games?"

The actual situation is slightly different, but I am indeed interested in games.... It's just that I'm not that passionate right now.

"Hmm. That's right...

Hunters are roughly divided into three categories.

Collecting things, researching things, doing things.... Doing things just means other things.

Either way, if it is one of these three, I am the type of person who collects things."

"..."

In other words, collecting games."

"That is correct.

Collecting games that are hard to find and hard to play.

That is to say, most games can be traded with Ging, so most of my active time is spent on game-related transactions."

"Are you an asset manager?"

"Just a trader, not the kind of person who makes money laughing at Yayu sometimes.

The real purpose is to use the connections formed through trading to collect information. After all, it is even hard to know where rare games are. Of course, the title of Professional Hunter is also useful.

On the other hand, we also capture games that are said to be difficult to clear."

"Ah, playing games normally."

"Of course.

This does not mean you can appreciate it like a work of art. Have fun playing.

Even at my age, the feeling of playing the world's only piece of software still makes me excited."

Oh, oh...

It's not that I don't understand, but this uncle can't be called passionate... well, why don't you call yourself a hunter without passion?

"However, illegal hacking and copying of games, as well as hardware and software Steal, continue to occur.

The crackdown and prevention of this are also included in my scope of activities.

I don't know if you know, but I sometimes team up with Hacker Hunter Ikshounpe to conduct hunts."

... I have heard this strange name. Aren't you the one who is quite high up in the election?

"What kind of person are you?"

"I have never met you in person.

His identity and background are completely unknown; he is a famous Hunter who refuses to show his face, and it is even said that he is a resident of the cyber world.

... There are rumors that he might be one of the creators of Greed Island. I even bought the Greed Island software from him. It might not spit it out."

Uh... it's too mysterious. Don't you know Uranus? Listen to me from now on.

"—Ah!"

Somewhere. A person who sneezed strangely is spitting on the monitor in front of me, then wiping it off with disgust.

I drink an energy drink in one gulp, making a mess of it.

—I'm already tired of checking the items that that bastard Jin forced as the second match conditions.

Hackers have been very active lately, and their errands are increasing one after another...

Looking at one of the many monitors,

"... Hehe. Don't slack off."

Skip the simple chat. Mention "@St. Syarnorke". The keyboard rattles and vibrates.

"—Hey, Kora, Syarnorke! Don't slack off!

Aren't there a bunch of error cases! Let's deal with them immediately!"

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm home!"

"I know all the places you're connected to!

Don't look at me!"

"I know! I'm just looking for relevant things!"

"Idiot!

What does your work have to do with you measuring bust sizes!?"

"A staff member's child asked me a question."

"Don't mess with me, talk about the details regarding the accommodation conditions in China."

"Excuse me. That is a lie."

"Are you serious? Do you want to keep secrets? Hey, Xiao Xiao, report to your employer."

"Privacy. Please don't disturb my work."

"Hey, the hing is over, and as expected, Uranus is breathing down his neck."

"Uranus, are you okay!?"

Uranus raises his hand,

"Hey, I'm fine...

From now on, we will go all the way to the end."

Well, no way, Uranus, are you going to go with that bracket...

After his anxiety reached its target, Uranus continued to operate the machine.

What drives him to do this? This must be a strange Switch.

Hmm... she is cute. Cute, but different. Somehow, I feel uneasy because I don't care about anything. At least your rhythm is off.

A song flows. Oh no. It all depends on you...

Laughter can be heard from the wings of the stage. When I look, Meleoron is kicking its legs and laughing again. That yarrow...

A hand is placed on your shoulder. JeitoSari leaves the stage. As he pushes through the audience, I follow him. Shim... isn't coming. I don't mind.

"Hmm..."

Walking out of the crowd, back to the counter seats. JaitSari-san also returned there first and sat down.

"... Miss JaitSari, would you like something to drink?"

"Hmm... I'm a little thirsty.

Water is fine."

"One orange juice, one ice water.

Pay from savings."

Immediately, a juice cup and an ice water cup lined up on the counter.

I placed the ice water in front of JaitSari-san.

"Sorry, I can help you."

"The house...

Well, have you ever seen Uranus like this?"

JaitSari shook her head after drinking a glass of ice water.

"No, this is my first time.

... Seeing him laugh so happily, that is the thing itself."

I knew it. This is my first time, even though it was a short relationship. Our personalities don't match.

"... I was worried for a long time, but it seems like he made a good friend.

I'm relieved."

E. Relief? I was very worried. Are you okay?

"He is too serious.

I'm just an acquaintance I see occasionally, but I worry that one day they will go bankrupt.

I feel like this isn't something I should say, but I hope you continue to be good to him."

"... Yes.

However, I feel that my existence has actually become a burden to him..."

"That's not true.

If he didn't trust you, then the cautious Uranus wouldn't be able to do as he pleases without worrying about shame or rumors."

"..."

I want to know if this is true... I am not sure.

Trust, huh?

We haven't been friends for long, so I want to know what happened. I've never had a friend like him before...

"I'm leaving. Say hello to Uranus for me."

"Oh, yes.

JateSari, how are you?"

"Thank you.

... He is too, but you should also take good care of your own body."

Leaving these words behind, accompanied by the singing of Uranus, Xiaodao left the livehouse.

I watched Uranus singing happily on the stage.

The singing voice, sometimes powerful and sometimes Ryu, echoed through the speakers.

Uranus. You said you didn't have any friends, but...

A lot of people are worried about you, aren't they?