Chapter 270

"Why does that restaurant have grilled sea bream?"

Uranos lamented, covering his face with both hands. Under the sunlight, his sad hat popped up.

"Fine...

You said it was delicious too, right?"

"Obviously, shouldn't sea bream be delicious..."

Besides grilled clams, there was grilled sea bream on the menu for lunch, so I asked Uranos if we could order it.

Somehow, they gave me the okay, so I ordered it without hesitation, but apparently, they mistook it for taiyaki. The order was already placed and couldn't be canceled, so it was going to be a feast.... That wasn't my goal. Hmm.

"The sea bream is great, but the clams are also great.

Hmph! I wish I could have a drink with this."

"Big sister, if you drink in broad daylight, you'll get swindled, won't you?"

"I understand. That's what I can discern."

Need to be careful about this tonight... She clearly wants to drink. Seam is careful, but I will be careful later too. I'm not saying don't drink, but if you get drunk, you don't know what you're doing. Hmm.

We were walking around the city of Sorondo. I had already delivered the grilled clams to the client, so I could always move using 'Return'.

However, Uranos is not easily revived. Although it's hot...

"Tight..."

"Uh, didn't you also eat the Uranos, for some reason?"

Uranos was more sorrowful than usual, perhaps because his wallet suffered great damage. Hmm, the sea bream alone was 3,000 Jenny. The clams were expensive, and I ordered a lot of other things, so I ended up paying 13,000 Jenny.

Uranos turned his resentful gaze toward me,

"... Because.

Even if I don't do it, you still try to feed me. The more you feed me, the more I order.

Rather than being fed like this, it's better to just order and eat normally."

Ah, so you know you're being fed. Because I'm wearing a straw hat, my small animal rating has increased even more. Give up.

"Alright, don't say such harsh things...

If you think of it as a celebration for easily obtaining two Specified Pocket Cards."

"Hmm...

It's a card that's hard to get, so I'm not complaining.

But this is a budget deficit. I spent a lot of money on things like swimsuits."

"Ah, well, when you put it that way...

Then, can I get another Pearl Locust? Along with the Training."

"... If it's just to make money, Aisa and I can use our time very efficiently.

You also have those two doing Training, right?

Isn't the time efficiency quite high?"

"..."

"If it means shortening the normal Training time, wouldn't that be great."

"Yes.

You might be able to learn practical combat moves, but I feel that both of you are still in the basic Training stage. Meleoron isn't that good, but Seam."

Seam turned to me with a distressed look. Hmm, after all, the amount of Aura is the bottleneck. Sure enough, I still don't have enough skill to fight frugally.

"Uranos, can you tell how much latent Aura those two have now?"

"I check every day.

Roughly speaking, as of this morning, Meleoron is 71,000, and Seam is 4,000."

"What?"

The three of us asked in unison.

"Wait a minute, what did you say before?"

"That was before we entered Greed Island, right?

Meleoron was 70,000, and Seam was 3,000."

"It's only been about a week, but..."

I was terrified. Even without Biscuit, how much did it increase? Seam's growth rate is terrifying.... That? When there's no Biscuit, is it faster than Gon and the others?

"I almost forgot, but I guess that's what Chimera Ants are all about...

Normally, an increase of 40 a day is barely enough, but people with average abilities can't compare."

Meleoron is still understandable. In my past life, I was a Nen user and came from a background as a Squadron Leader, so I think I had a lot of momentum from the start.

The number for Seam is unknown... there is absolutely no information. Just in case, I should be an amateur, but I can't predict what the effect of forced synthesis with a giant Chimera Ant will be, as there is no precedent. Half-beast...

"As for Seam, the clothes she wears when eliminating Locusts get damaged.

I feel it's too inconvenient to let her fight."

"I understand that, but...

But considering the situation of you two."

"Well...

Even if you have Aura, if you can't utilize it, bad things will happen."

When we thought, "Hmm,"

"Two cute and cool people are worrying about something dangerous."

"It's a bit funny, isn't it?"

Ingredients.... Perhaps I am the most discordant person. Uranos's clothes are casual wear. The straw hat option is cruel, though.

"When people are seriously worried, it's scary, isn't it?"

"Except for the latter part, the first part is about money, right?

It's because you let Aisha want luxuries without being careful."

Meleoron's point is too accurate, I want to cry.... Because the grilled Fugura looks delicious. It is actually delicious.

"Ah...

Well, I should break it.

First, Aisha exterminated the Locust, then Meleoron, Seam, and I exterminated the Locust.

It will give you some kind of balance."

"Uranos, are you okay?

I think I'm already exhausted from using my ability and diving in the sea."

"I ate well, so I'm fine.

I have to try it and see how much it consumes when exterminating the Locust.

... If you don't earn money completely, you'll go crazy buying Spell Cards, so your military funds will become less and less."

"If someone eats a lot and doesn't earn money, the military funds will decrease step by step."

"Who are you talking about, Meleoron?"

"Now?"

God...

Anyway, we used "Return" to escape the City of Eternal Summer, which was getting hotter by the moment. Returning to Millennium City.

Relieved from the heat of the eternal summer, breathing the usual Otania air,

"Hmm..."

We breathe in the same way.

Cool... so comfortable. I can feel my sweat drying. Not air conditioning, but natural coolness. It's still the same noon, but it's so different. It's different from the amount of light entering my eyes.

"This is partly because I'm used to it, but it's easy to spend time in Otania."

We nodded at Uranos's words. That's right. It's great to be stationed here... We will eventually have to move, but Otania might be the best choice for our first base.

"Alright.

Shall we sweat and change clothes at the Inn first?"

Yes, Seam and I are both summer people. Only Meleoron is the same as usual, and she is also sweating unnaturally because she is wearing hot clothes and carrying a canvas backpack. Even when Uranos can't laugh at the sweat on his clothes...

A Japanese-style Inn, with drizzling rain and autumn leaves.

While dealing with Meleoron's gaze and absurd words, I briefly stepped out of the bath and entrusted the washed clothes to the staff.

After washing the clothes, do I have to carry that swimsuit... I don't know. I want to get rid of it. Unless I buy a replacement swimsuit, it won't work. Woo...

When we are alone, Meleoron also says some unnecessary things... It's not bad to be able to look at them as I please. What the hell...

We all changed into our usual clothes, left the Inn, and headed to exterminate the Locust.

But before that. Heading to the Otania Trade Shop.

"──On the 'Roster/List'. 52."

Currently 52 "Pearl Locust"

Players who own them

14 people

Number owned

24 cards

"Someone took it again...

Is it going to be hard to earn money soon?"

Uranos thought while checking the status of card production at the Trade Shop. We have 4 now, so if we keep 1 like yesterday, the re-obtainable amount is 9?

"Well, it can't be helped.

Just like yesterday, sell three, and I'll only have one left in my hand."

Then, as usual, in front of the field where Ging ears are shaking.

"Although it's the first time.

Aisha accepted the landlord's request alone.

Aisha will focus on exterminating the Locust, and I will only help protect the Pearl Locust.

So, for the second time, I, Meleoron, and Seam will receive the landlord's request.

I will do the Pearl Locust and Locust extermination. Sink into the field and exterminate the Locust little by little. Meleoron... well, I'll leave it to you."

"Eh?

Why are you leaving me alone?"

"Either way is fine.

You can position yourself in the middle of the field, or you can use Seam to hit and run.

I'm going to walk around the field."

"... Hmm, that's fine.

Do you like me?"

"Yeah. As long as it's Training, anything is fine."

Hmm... If I dare to intervene, I hope you do both. If Seam is damaged again, hit and run.

"Then Aisha, please take the initiative.

I will measure the time."

"Oh, yes."

Eliminating Locusts while wearing Uranus's "Zhou" has become a habit.

Realizing that further shortening the time, reducing a little waste, and hunting as much as possible in one action—although I was somewhat satisfied with the feeling that my body and mind had improved after repeated Training, I still eliminated the Locusts.

--13 minutes 46 seconds 94--

"Still faster...?"

Meleoron looked at the clock on the Mobile Phone and said with disgust. In other words, perhaps it was only 10 seconds shorter... The record was not as good as I imagined. From now on, I must think about how to achieve this.

"If you do the same thing over and over again, you will get faster.

On the contrary, I couldn't shorten it much today, I'm sorry."

"Hmm... yes, is that so? That's great."

"..."

While dissatisfied with Meleoron's reaction, they received the landlord's reward, and the three of them took turns accepting the landlord's request.

Uranus had previously obtained 5 Pearl Locusts. I can eat at most 4 more.

Pick up the Mobile Phone entrusted to you by Uranus as a watch.

"Aisha, can we start?"

"Yes, please come at any time."

Uranus stepped into the field, followed by the siblings. At the same time, the count began, and the three began to eliminate Locusts. I have to look at the Goo dropped by my siblings, so I intend not to participate at all.

Come to think of it, is this the first time I've seen Uranus eliminate Locusts?

Basically, it doesn't stop its legs, only uses its arms, and uses its upper body to prey on Locusts. There is nothing to complain about in terms of movement, and the accuracy of its attacks is impeccable. To put it bluntly, it's just not fast enough.

... Hmm, hmm, mainly looking for Pearl Locusts. Is it strange to ask for speed? If he kills too many, it will hinder their Training.

Meleoron's movement is better than yesterday. Due to my energy reserves, I can slightly use Prediction on the movement of the Locusts. He also deliberately lets the Locusts bounce and aims at where they land.

Compared to Uranus, who doesn't stay in one place and moves, and Meleoron, who sits in the center of the field, Seam placed himself outside the field from the beginning and defeated Locusts on the outside. His movements are still rough, but thanks to his combat ability that retains momentum, he clearly still has energy to spare. As a result, I was able to reduce the number of steps required to defeat it.

With the arrival of Uranus, things are going well. I hope things go well.

15 minutes have passed since the beginning. One Pearl Locust has already been obtained. The simultaneous appearance of Locusts has also reached its maximum.

Meleoron's sloppy movements from the middle yesterday are not bad today. Since Uranus hunted most of the Locusts alone, the number of Locusts heading to Meleoron inevitably decreased, and consumption was suppressed.

Seam looks tired. Although it is a rest time, it would be good if he could move for 15 minutes with his current aura. I still have to make you uncomfortable.

About an hour or so after starting.

Finally, the number of Locusts began to decrease significantly. The remaining hundreds are on the field.

"Seam, take another step."

"... Yes!"

Seam, who was almost in a stationary state, began to become active again. Eliminating the Locusts around the field is extremely important. If Uranus moves to the periphery and hunts, there will be a corresponding loss of time. The amount of time Seam searches will lead to a reduction in time.

Uranus shifted from looking for Pearl Locusts to eliminating Locusts. Higher speed and accuracy.

Meleoron has the most aura among them, and although his body movements are slow, the aura itself has not weakened and has continued until now.

Of the three, Uranus's movement is the most significant. He also strengthened his movements. Even more vivid than when I eliminated Locusts a few days ago. However, I can tell that I am tired.

--The Locusts have almost disappeared from the field. Uranus gently raised his hand,

"Phew...

Meleoron, it's okay.

Seam, 5 left. I'll tell you where, can I leave the rest to you?"

"Ha... ha...

Yes... tell me where.

I see. When you are exhausted, do you want precision? If you want to finish the hunt quickly, you will have to finish the hunt yourself, so even if you don't like it, your focus will increase. Not a bad problem.

Shockingly, failing again and again, Seam hunted down the remaining Locusts.

"Thank you for your hard work."

Ha... the three of us took a deep breath and returned to me. Give them each a Towel.

"It's been a long time...

When?"

Meleoron asked. I showed the clock on the Mobile Phone that I stopped when Seam finished hunting.

--1 hour 7 minutes 10 seconds 91--

"Oh, did it take more than an hour?

But I've tried my best."

Uranus blurted out in an interesting way. He was looking for Pearl Locusts, and even if he wasn't, he must have been diving-fatigued. I can't rush anymore. I have things to do afterwards, so it doesn't matter if I'm too tired.

"Except for Uranus, Meleoron and Seam also improved their movements.

Do you know?"

"Ha, ha...

That's right. It's tiring, so I'll think about it for a while."

"I still don't think so..."

"Seam is still in development.

Although it is still far from the actual combat level, we are steadily advancing."

"Really?"

"I understand..."

I know Seam, by comparison, is inevitably going to pale in comparison, and is losing confidence. When you receive praise, you must praise it. I can't even say I'm praising the current one.

"In the end, I only got three..."

"After all, it was impossible to do while exterminating the Locusts."

Actually, I only noticed one sign. I had a hunch it might distract Uranus, so I didn't touch it and set it aside, but before I realized it, I couldn't see it anymore. It seems like it disappears if left for too long, so the quantity might have decreased.

When hunting, it's fine for a short time, but if it's like this for a long time, the level of exhaustion should be quite different. No wonder Uranus's already exhausted consciousness was distracted.

"Anyway, I think I've earned enough money this time.

With this, I can devote myself to Training without any worries."

All three of them said: "Hm? Look at me with that face. Check the clock on your Mobile Phone. It's not even two o'clock yet.

"We still have time, we can train hard today too.

Your body must already be warm enough, so this is true."

Meleoron and Seam look gloomy.

Uranus is trying to say something. But he didn't say anything.

Yes. I know you are tired. But I am not exhausted. Training starts now.

"Come on, get your rewards as soon as possible.

Let's buy what we need at the shopping mall, then head to the training ground."

The brother and sister let out a "Ha" as easily as possible. I slowly took Heavy steps and started walking. Uranus gave me a faint look,

"... I think I understand why Gon gave up on your Training."

Uranus shrugged and followed them.

Heh heh. Because at least those two cannot be let off easily. If we cannot complete the difficult course as soon as possible, in case something happens, we will not be able to finish in time.

It would be good if you were grounded. I think it's time to step up.

However, recovering Aura is not that easy, and I'm afraid that Cultivation in a way that hurts yourself is not good, so in the end, it is still difficult.... It will take some time to get back on track.

If Uranus were a bit more aggressive, I could do it, but I don't think it's possible with the feeling I just had...

Locust Extermination Event 5th Result

Aisa: Locust defeat score 5000 Pearl Locust capture score 0

Uranus: Locust failure score 0 Pearl Locust capture score 5

Locust failure score: 5000x20 Jenny=100000 Jenny

Locust extermination bonus: +100000 Jenny

Event clear time: 13 minutes 46 seconds Locust extermination

Event 6th Result

Meleoron: Locust defeat score 1184 Pearl Locust capture score 0

Seam: Locust defeat score 304 Pearl Locust capture score 0

Uranus: Locust defeat score 3512 Pearl Locust capture score 3

Locust defeat score: 5000 animals x 20 Jenny=100000 Jenny

Locust extermination bonus: +100000 Jenny

Event end time: 1 hour 7 minutes 10 seconds