Chapter 286

The first auction originally scheduled to be exhibited on September 1st has ended.

Until the second part begins, let me go out for a while. I laughed at the increase in security personnel for the Auction Items. How good are you to me?

Senritsu went out of her way to buy lunch, and I waited in the hallway. My surveillance, no one. Well, I know this is tatemae.

"Shanzhi!!"

"Stop it!"

Yes? Are you picking a fight with me?

On the other side, an old man was unilaterally beating an old man. This is truly an ugly incident.

Neon and Dalzollene were nearby, and I was flustered. This means...

There is no security around. Were you kicked out of the Auction Items? No.

I took a step closer and grabbed the wrist of the skinhead who was about to hit me.

"What the hell is this brat!? Where are you from—"

"I don't know the specific situation, but let's leave it at that.

Community security is right here. The opponent isn't fighting back, you're just a warmonger."

"Ah, what's wrong, little brat!?

This brat is too good!! Don't call security, do it yourself!!"

Did you really wait? I don't know.

"You don't mind. Please stop."

The person who was being beaten and still held by the lapels stopped me.... Even if you tell me, I won't reach out. What's more.

"Leave Shanzhi alone."

"How do you deal with a guy like this? It won't be good if security comes."

"Fuck! Speak!"

Shaking off my hand, he loosened his grip on my collar.

An old man named Shanzhi, restrained by the people around him, straightened his messy clothes,

"Cough cough!

No one will admit to such a thing!!"

The walking Shanzhi kicked the decorations opposite him. A perfect thug. Instead, it made me laugh.

"Dad, I'm bleeding..."

"It's okay, it's okay.

Because it happens sometimes. I'm glad Neon wasn't hurt.

Like I always say, it's dangerous, so don't get close to those people, okay?"

"Yes..."

"Boss, I'm sorry..."

"Good. Your judgment wasn't wrong.

I strictly demanded an escort for Neon, not for me."

"Teeth..."

"I don't know who you are, but I'm also sorry for interrupting you.

I thank you."

I shook my head in response to the beaten old man, no, perhaps Neon's father,

"No.

Neon was nearby, so I thought he was a relative."

"Yes?

Neon, who is she?"

"Dad, this is the person you mentioned.

The spirit summoned by Ten-rou and the others."

Wow, what an introduction. Or maybe you don't know the results of your own fortune-telling?

"You...

The Hunter who found the lost Auction Items."

"Ah, yeah... that just happened."

Dalzollene with a complex expression.

"Boss.

This person told me about the fortune-telling—"

"You too? This is also...

Well, this is a good opportunity. Please give me a little time, okay?"

"If it's only a little time.

No matter how late, I will be back before the second part of the auction starts."

"I can't spend that long.

Dazorne. I will talk to her."

"Ha."

Leaving Neon and Dalzollene, I began to talk to Neon's father. Senritsu, who returned nearby, seemed to have guessed the situation and walked toward Neon.

"Once again, I want to thank you."

"No, should I apologize first? I am sorry, I had to deal with something ugly."

"My condolences.

Are you always this conflicted?"

"Sometimes, when we are face to face...

It is fine to let things take their natural course, but when I am hit with a vicious Curse, I inadvertently retort.

I leave my incompetence to Tana, my success is envied, and I am in trouble because there are many bad people."

I think it is because of my daughter's fortune-telling, but it is hard for her to earn a lot of money alone. For some reason, this father must have some business sense. This is dangerous.

"Where did the other guards go at first?

I haven't seen anyone except Dalzollene."

"Ah... they went to collect the Auction Items that just won.

Look at this skinny one, perhaps they have already been dragged into it."

I see. Successful bids are handed over at the end of each department. I don't know when the Auction ends, and the winning bidder cannot wait for the Auction to end either. The community wants it handed over as soon as possible. I can pretend I don't know what happens afterward.

Father rubs his face.

"……It seems to hurt, it should be treated immediately."

"No, it's fine."

"Don't move."

Yes? Father makes a grimace. I touch the injured face with my Finger so that those around me do not notice. It is a simple treatment. I also wipe away the blood. I take a piece of paper from a nearby table and wipe the blood from my fingertip.

"Enough."

"...? What did you do?"

Father puts his hand on his face, looking puzzled. The pain should have almost disappeared. It takes quite a long time to heal.

"I think the swelling will subside in about an hour.

In a few more hours, there won't be any traces left."

"No way! Healing Nen Ability—"

I cover his lips with my Finger.

"Don't say it out loud, I'm keeping it a secret."

"……

Oh, oh, I'm sorry."

I don't feel like I was careless either. I don't know where it leaked out from.

"Well, this is a sign of being close. I am basically keeping it Hidden, so please don't treat it as Accompaniment.

Even so, I have no intention of stepping into the underworld."

"I'm already completely immersed in it..."

"That's it.

I am busy."

"……It seems the Elder Council calls you a deity.

This name seems to be spreading everywhere."

"Those old men……!"

Isn't this a completely mysterious treatment? Express your regret!

──By the way, Ten-rou has more fans than Neon. Without him knowing, it is too late in many ways.

"You suggested that I reduce the number of fortune-tellers.

It is quite interesting. Even if the unit price for fortune-telling is raised later, if all the Elders become customers, that can be considered a very happy miscalculation."

"Well, I think it should be convenient, but...

Come to think of it, aren't you going to tell fortunes for yourself and your companions?"

"Oh.

Neon doesn't like being forced to tell fortunes. If possible, I want to limit the number.

Besides, he himself said that if he makes a fortune off of people close to him, he feels he is in the wrong."

"Hmm... that's right.

If it is someone close, it is possible for the other party to hear it inadvertently."

If not, I believe I would be asked for a fortune. So that's how it is, is that kid very reluctant?

That is why I couldn't stop my daughter from participating in the Auction. It is difficult.

When I suddenly noticed, my father showed a strangely stern expression,

"It seems you don't believe in the Prediction of the future."

"Is that so? Oh, well.

I don't think it's impossible to make a highly certain Prediction. Thanks to her foresight, I was able to actually find the Auction Items.

No, even if you ignore it, did you find it? It's not like I changed the future. But I think, on the premise that we could find it, it is safe to say that the Underground Auction went smoothly, thanks to my foresight."

"Hmm. Even if it is not a bad Prophecy, there is an aspect where you can optimize your actions while following the Prophecy, exactly so."

"If you can use it like that, then it is certainly powerful in terms of Prediction......

However, even with a Nen Ability, a 100% Prediction is impossible.

At least I don't want to use it, and I don't want to have it read to you."

"……However, that child's fortune-telling has never been wrong.

Of course, if you follow the warning, you can avoid a bad future."

"Even the Elders praise this Prophecy as being very important."

"......

Even if we do not argue about the Certainty of predicting the future.

What if there are other prediction factors?"

"Wa-Neon!?"

"If there are other people with Fortune Telling abilities who take action to avoid a terrible future.

Is it possible for her Prediction to be wrong?"

"No way...

Are you saying you are Together with someone other than my daughter!?"

"... Come on.

However, there are not a few people who possess Nen Ability. In fact, your daughter cannot use it. Even if they do not exist now, there is a high chance they will appear in the future. It would not be surprising if others started doing business in the same way after seeing the methods of you and Neon."

"...... So far, I have not heard of such a person."

"Contrary to Mr. Neon, in some cases, he can only predict the future of himself or his relatives and keep it a secret.

That is why it is best not to assume there are no others or that it is impossible to be outed.

Please be sure to Collect information. Even if you do that much, you won't have a son, right?"

"Uh... yeah.

... Let's keep that in mind.

All in all, it is still a mystery......

Why would a powerful figure capable of capturing the Phantom Troupe come to Yorknew?

Besides that, I cannot say that I happened to visit at this time when the Auction was being held.

But. Yorknew City is a big city. The Auction Items are scattered like mountains, not to mention the number of stars.

For someone who just visited—the initial reaction was too fast.

As if sensing the attack of the Phantom Troupe, he immediately suppressed them.

I knew in advance, no. If I had known, I would have tried to stop it. But the first day of the Auction was a Disaster.

In other words, this was a move I suddenly sensed. It is like you are predicting something.

As a result... Neon's Prediction may have changed significantly.

Seeing the fortune-telling results of Neon, even if it only slightly avoided the Prophecy, it is hard to imagine that the Brigade would suffer a devastating blow. The key Shadow Beast had absolutely no teeth.

It is really strange that there is a child who looks like a Professional Hunter......

────The flapping wings of the fallen Angel have stripped away all the calendars, haven't they?

Once again, I shuddered at the horror of this poem flashing through my mind.

The second part of the Auction began and ended smoothly.

The third part of the Auction proceeded while talking nonsense, and Mr. Neon won the final Auction Item, the "Scarlet Eyes," for 700 million. I will let you go...

Since things are things, I have to observe them up close.

It is touted as one of the seven most beautiful colors in the world, and it is dyed in a scarlet so beautiful that it cannot be described in words.

But......

Sharp, arid anger is seeping from those eyes. Even after several years, it still possesses such powerful Spirit Power....... Even just looking at it, I cannot help but feel unbearable.

And in the fourth part, Mr. Neon won a mysterious item for 6 million called a tissue used by the actor Song Limachi—regardless of price, it is a price that completely numbs the senses.

All Auction Items were sold without delay.

"This year's Auction ends here!

Everyone, thank you very much for being Together with us for so long!!

Please look forward to next year's Auction!!"

While the whole venue was thundering with applause, I finally took a deep breath and joined in the applause.

...... Hmm, what is that? I am not happy about it.

The truth is, this Underground Auction should not have been successful. It is incredibly Pitch Darkness. A bid of 100 billion, isn't that a sign of failure? Perhaps because the remaining people were crowded, the progress was very fast, and the momentum was amazing.

This money will circulate, and Underground Auctions will be held next year and beyond, promoting criminal activities in the wealthy underworld....... I don't know anymore. I don't care.

While chatting, standing up from the hall and echoing,

"Well, Senritsu.

I was called, and I am on my way.

Dark Sonata, if I get any news, I will definitely tell you."

"Yes, I am looking forward to it. Goodbye."

I shook hands with Senritsu and stood up.

"Hey, wait!"

A man with his hair tied back ran over after returning from the stage.

"I haven't introduced myself yet.

I am the Chief Auctioneer, Bean.

...... Thanks to you, I saved my life. Let me express my respect and thanks."

He asked for a handshake, and I obediently accepted.

"If you could help me, I would be happy if you could come.

This year has been tough."

"Completely......"

"Pointing a gun at him is not good. I'm sorry."

"Mother."

I don't remember anything like that.

Well then, Ten-rou and I will go home after we finish eating.

You saved my life, so live a long life."

When I turned around after throwing that, Senritsu was watching with a smile.

"……What?"

"The house.

Your inner voice is a very sweet melody. Just listening to it heals me."

……Did it heal you this time? What do you take me for?

And Ten-rou's round table meeting.

11 people came to a not-so-clean table because I messed it up.

The uncle with the sore mouth hung around the toast for a long time, and it finally came to an end.

"——In any case, the Auction itself went smoothly!

Now, let's toast to the spirit that saved us—Cheers!!"

"Cheers!"

"Oh..."

I protested alone, but I was completely ignored, and we clinked our glasses together. While sighing, the old man doing this and I also bumped glasses. Mine was just juice.

……Well, whatever.

I'm hungry, there are many banquets lined up, I want to be Together with you quietly.

When you put the Plate of Japan food you can see onto a plate to eat,

"But your relationship is also very good.

I heard later that when they found this building, they pointed guns at the entrance."

Uncle will tell you more.

"……Rather, wouldn't it be strange if it didn't happen?

Without knowing the exact location, I came in under strict security.

If you aren't good enough, you'll be shot before you even get close to the building."

"Oh.

I can't even tell you the details over the phone."

"Well, I understand.

In the end, no matter what you do, you can only be treated as a suspicious person."

"I told them that if they have guests, guide them to us politely, but..."

If you had turned back in anger, I would have punished that bastard Bean long ago."

"That's very polite.

I wonder if you could guide me to hell while pointing a gun at me."

Hahaha, the few people who heard me laughed. This is really funny.

"But uh, Bean?

He seems to be the CEO of the Auction, but that person is also scary.

How could he be swayed by the Phantom Troupe? In the end, it seems he will be held accountable, right?"

"……If the Auction Items aren't found, he will definitely become the target of condemnation."

The Juro-gashira who was in Separation said scary words.

"Then you are the same as me……

If I didn't come here, I would have faced retaliation, and even if I didn't make a Discovery, I would have been dragged into it. Damn it, it's not appropriate."

"I don't want to make that bastard Bean take the blame, but I.

The information was complicated; when we were confused, he was the one who took the lead in approaching the scene. If the opponent wasn't the Spider, I would have been finished long ago."

"……Even if you don't condemn him.

If I force myself to declare the end of the war, someone will attack me.

If you do something prominent, someone will try to hold you responsible for it."

"That…… I don't know what to do.

You can say whatever there is no limit to."

"Of course."

Interrupting the conversation, we continued to eat. The taste was good, but it was hard to eat after all…… such a Hard lineup. No, it's that I'm floating too much.

The mysterious meat of the main part…… maybe lamb? Enjoying the unique texture and aroma,

"However, the declaration of the end of the war was accepted unexpectedly.

Anyway, I expected it to be a bit rougher.

I was allowed to use your speech almost exactly as you thought, but I didn't think it would be that beautiful."

The uncle with the sore mouth said so. Well, is it this story……

Because everyone is paying close attention to what this person and I are talking about. I'm in trouble because I can't finish the chat.

"This is because of your charisma.

As soon as your voice rang out in the Venue, all the big shots of the underworld gathered in the main hall became nervous."

"I am glad to hear you say that.

In fact, I am reading a story written by a child, acting as the ship for the ferry, so this is not a problem."

"Haha, even if you say that to me, it will still be troublesome.

... Alright, let's be serious.

I think the time spent solving the problem has been rewarded."

"Hmm?"

"From No. 1 to No. 10, a stalemate of over a week; precisely because of this, the anger in the hearts of those who initially killed their own comrades has subsided slightly. I must consider the future.

First of all, even if it is my turn, I cannot complain, because I have made others experience the same thing in my causality, including retaliation."

"... My ears hurt again.

But catching someone who has done wrong is part of the Mafia's work."

"Are you old?

I can understand trying to kill the murderer, but I think taking revenge on anyone other than the perpetrator would be a disgrace.

Anyway, the Brigade has been caught, the Auction has been held, and they even said that if they encounter trouble, they will consult and seek help. We have all the conditions to accept the declaration of the end of the war."

"Compared to usual, this is a grand performance...

Unless you, a person of distinguished service, offer to help, I will not be able to set off."

The old man with the aching mouth shrugged. Well, killing and being killed are part of the Mafia's daily life. I know that taking care of a group troubled by these things is a big deal.

"I don't know what to say, but...

Please be kind to the group whose soldiers were killed in large numbers by the Brigade. Most of them are martial arts families; if their combat power drops significantly, it is easy for them to be crushed by a group of people who do not belong to their clan.

If we don't at least have enough strength to keep them in a stalemate until they can regroup, if the team is crushed and the community's sphere of influence shrinks, wouldn't that be interesting?"

"... You don't notice often. Do you have any intention of coming to our house to be a consultant?"

"Sorry."

The uncle gave a bitter smile at my answer. I was serious, just now...

"Actually, if you look at those who fought the Brigade and ran away, I don't think they would want to fight for revenge again."

"... That's all.

Unfortunately, he didn't step forward. The guy who fought directly.

That's why I couldn't get any information about how strong it is."

"Well, it's hard to say you ran away in front of the enemy. Especially soldiers.

What's more, the strength of a Nen User is incomprehensible to those who do not practice Nen. I can't help but explain that guns don't work.

We won't accept a withdrawal, so we will lose the information war."

"Hmm...

But if we easily admit to withdrawing, everyone will back down."

"That's right.

If you want to gather all the outlaws together, you must follow the instructions thoroughly and do it well with a candy bar.

That's why I couldn't use the tiger cub's Shadow Beasts against the Brigade. Originally, I felt that I could fight well and avoid the total annihilation of the army."

"..."

"We are not warmongers. This won't work.... Of course, the childishness of the command system this time is very strong.

Furthermore, skilled Nen Users are almost always expensive. To hire or to train. The Shadow Beasts were wiped out, and we also suffered heavy losses.

Every family must make a living in a difficult kitchen environment."

Raising people with Nen... hmm? Putting aside the idea of discovering talent and carefully cultivating talent, the desire for soldiers to be fast-bred usually leads to death. Even in the underworld, I am determined to burn my hands. If you go that far, and there is military funding to cover a meal, it would be a national project.

"It's not just the Mafia; any business that uses Nen Ability is crying over labor costs.

A Professional Hunter can get tens of millions of dollars from a project."

"Oh, fear sound, hmm.

How much will I be punished this time, my body kiln-changed empty, I will do it."

Oh, did you just treat it as a price increase negotiation? I didn't mean to.

"Even if you hired Zoldyck, isn't it very trendy?"

"It's hurting me again...

I don't spend money to save face.

Especially at that time, I knew there was a possibility that the Brigade had Hidden Auction Items."

"..."

"In this sense, the Professional Hunter kidnapping the Brigade is painful. It is not even possible to collect information anymore.

Well, the Auction Items were found safely, her fortune-telling, all sorts of sama, I agree."

Saying this, I took a small sip of soup. I feel like I've eaten a lot of delicious things lately. Oh well. In the game, it's not very luxurious...

While eating, everyone was silent for a while. I wish someone could talk to me. Maybe I'm in the way...

Unable to bear the silence, I finally spoke up.

"Oh, by the way, what do you plan to do with the buildings that collapsed because of the Brigade?

Frankly, I don't think this is a joke about the extent of the damage."

"Yes?

... Fortunately, most of the damaged property belongs to the city.

Our chests don't hurt. It will be paid for by the taxes of Yorkshin citizens."

"My god."

"I am encouraged by the large amount of taxes paid at the Auction every year.

We are also providing help for security. I don't want you to be so stubborn."

Several seniors laughed secretly. It's really dark, in that area...

"I've also been wondering, will this Brigade really be executed?

If you come to Saba, then there will be big trouble."

I am curious. I don't think I will be released anyway...

"As far as the crimes that have been identified are concerned, the death penalty or an ultra-long-term sentence is certain.

However, I cannot say that I will never break out of prison, and when to carry out the death penalty is a political decision. Sure enough, even the Hunter Association cannot control it."

"Hmm...

It seems it is better to notify him not to put his hands on it anymore.

If you provoke me and want to break out of prison, that's not a pun."

Oh my god. Absolutely.... I'm going to give Netero a stern warning to keep the Vice President bastard from doing anything.

Most of the food had disappeared from the Plate on the table, and everyone had received dessert and drinks.

Ah... this coffee uses good beans. The aroma alone intoxicates me.

I took a sip and watched the old man next to me enjoy his coffee.

"... Still, though.

You want to see me in person.

Don't you think this is dangerous?"

"Of course, opinions differ.

It was Soyatsu who forced it."

Hearing the words of the other Ten-rou, the old man opened one eye and put the cup back on the Plate.

"I am curious about the term 'investigative spirit'.

Since there is an interpretation of the song in the research, I think it may be necessary to have a direct conversation and listen to the voice.

That is to say, I cannot do this over the phone.

This is a user who can repel Zoldyck. I know that if you want to, we will be killed.

So I checked his background in advance."

"..."

"I need it to decide whether to retaliate against me."

"Don't say that.

The fact that we are meeting face-to-face is partly because I really want to accept it, but..."

"I want to see.

A genius boy who passed the Professional Hunter exam a few years ago.

... I was still thinking about what kind of person would come, and it turned out an ugly-looking thing came."

"Oh, what do you mean?"

I can't tell how many times I laughed. How much do you want to make fun of me?

"After all, you guys know I'm a man..."

"Hahaha.

If there was no prior information about a 16-year-old boy, I couldn't have discovered him."

Are you complimenting me? I don't know what it is. Damn it.

The Ten-rou sitting across the round table raised the corners of his mouth,

"I am very good at disguising myself...

--Aren't I? Moon-Hidden Ninja!"

The fork stopped as I tried to pierce the fruit.

A quiet round table.

Click, the fork was placed on the Plate.

"You researched so far...

In that case, you know that my blood relatives cannot be the target of retaliation."

"Impossible...

It can be said that it is as dangerous as turning Zoldyck into an enemy.

The Shinobinosato in Japan is full of well-known users behind the scenes.

I let your sister help me do something..."

"... Oh, is that so.

Knowing so much, I often want to see you in person."

"Tell me, you are looking for your brother...

I have some information."

"... Then you know that.

I have no patience. I have not received any Ninja Training. I was indeed born in Moon-Hidden.

At this point, I will make it clear, but this is the only time I have been involved in the underworld.

After that, I have no intention of accepting any requests."

"Your sister said..."

This is like a spoiled personality, not suitable for a Ninja.

I have bad breath, yet I can't even kill a single person. Understanding Fugura I heard...

"... No.

It doesn't matter, I will decide whether or not to kill you. Who kills people at work

My strength is better than my sister's, it doesn't matter."

"Huh...? Is it more than just that flying knife?"

"Next time you see your sister, tell her what I said.

Do you think you're stronger than me just because you assassinated a Small Fish? —'But. What?'

"... Alright. I will tell you."

"Ha!

Repeat it in front of him, so you won't be killed."

When you spit it out, pick up the fork and stab it into the fruit. It feels softer than I imagined.

The uncle with a sore mouth had an ugly expression,

"Sorry.

I really wanted to get to know you, but..."

After swallowing the nectar meat that filled your mouth

"Sorry.

I didn't want to get involved with the underworld, so I left the village.

In this case, please provide a reward. From now on, don't make any more requests of me."

"... I see, it's not expensive.

It can't be helped."

The uncle sighed sadly. I don't think it's a bad thing that he likes me so much, but honestly, this world doesn't suit me.

The leader of the ten people over there glared at me fiercely,

"Ninjas are inherently about deception, numbness, and misdirection.

Blocking the enemy's thoughts, confusing them, outsmarting them—"

"..."

This is what I told my sister in the tactical guide. Don't talk about my reputation publicly.... Well, I also just said some things I heard somewhere.

"I am very wary of your imitation and personality..."

"... I don't even have one piece. That's why I treat you as a Ninja."

"Didn't you used to be called a 'Sorcerer/Warlock' before?

I heard that for a kunoichi, charm is the foundation of ninjutsu."

"URUSAI!!"

This time everyone will laugh out loud. Hmph!! Stupid sister, next time we meet, I will blow you up!!

After finishing dinner with Ten-rou, after saying goodbye when the uncle hugged me enthusiastically

Walked out of the building and took a leisurely stroll.

The crescent moon seemed to be mocking the foolish me.

This area hasn't been cleared yet, so it's quiet. Finally settled down, immediately there will be groups pulled by Hayabusa, groups going sightseeing leisurely, groups planning to return tomorrow and staying overnight today, and so on. At least not many people want to go home at this time.

... I'm frustrated.

I still have work to do. I will go back and report. What should I say? You don't have to submit a report, but at least Netero needs a verbal explanation. Sorry.

Most importantly, there is a frustrating mission before that...

To cross the checkpoint, I boosted my physical fitness and accelerated immediately.

Without hesitation, I headed straight for a multi-tenant building in the suburbs of Yorkshin. From rooftop to rooftop, I have a lot of remaining Aura, so please feel free to consume it.

Just like three days ago, a familiar black suit appeared on the roof of that multi-tenant building.

I couldn't help but smile and jumped up all at once.

Thump, landing.

"Novu. Sorry to keep you waiting."

"There is no need to apologize.

Have you finished eating?"

"Yeah. What about Novu?"

"I'm done too.

Staying here is useless. Let's go back to Suvardani now."

"Yes, please."

Tap. We disappeared as if we were sinking into water.

A cafe in Suwanda City, quite close to the Association Headquarters.

Business hours are over, but I will rent it out with Novu's permit.

I couldn't turn on the lights in the shop, so I left it to the lights outside, it was very dark. Sitting across the table, facing Novu.

Novu and I had a meeting over the canned coffee I bought outside. Kinoi made an interesting sound.

"Good luck"

Watching Novu's bitter smile, I took a sip of the sweet coffee.

"... Ha. Well done!"

"I'm sorry, I couldn't even contact you in November."

"It wasn't intentional on my part.

Considering the risk of being wiretapped, I couldn't count on any contact."

What is it? I wanted to rely on them when the time was right, but I couldn't let them know I had friends by contacting them all the way.

"One more.

I cleared the request, but refused the reward.

Strictly speaking, he didn't accept any money or goods, and gave a verbal promise to have no further involvement with me.

That is why Novu ended up working for free..."

"Because I didn't do anything.

Because of you, this job wasn't worth it either."

"It's not like that...

However, having Novu provide backup was a big help.

In fact, coming and going like this is really easy."

Even though I said that, Novu was still on it,

"Well said.

Even if he were to fall into a crisis regardless, he probably wouldn't want to rely on me."

Eh?... Why was there a Discovery?

"No, it's not like that.

Why do you say that?"

"When you are in danger, if you want to save me.

You need to make a doorway nearby.

However, Kimi ignored that instruction.... That is the answer."

...... Ah, that's true.

Novu's ability to move is perhaps limited to places I have been to, so it won't leak. It can only enter entrances and exits set as markers.

So, in order for Novu, who is far away in a different place, to be able to rush over to rescue, there must be a doorway nearby. This is certainly true.

Because I didn't like it, I forgot to give the instruction...

"──Ah? Wait a minute, Eleven.

That's what I noticed..."

"......

Not like you. I really didn't realize it."

This guy has been following me. Has he been watching the whole time...

I sneeze and scratch my head.

"There were too many people watching, I didn't notice...

You live near me.... Sorry."

Novu lifted his glasses,

"No apology. I did it myself.

It looks like you played an active role in the battle you hate.

It seems the Underground Auction was finally held."

"Just this once...

I'm tired of being involved.... My identity was exposed."

"Hmph.

Don't underestimate the Mafia's information network."

"It seems one of the Elders is a customer of my sister.

I was suspected of being a Tsukikage Ninja."

"Really...

That makes me feel terrible."

I sighed. If you take care of me, I am satisfied.

"I will have to report this to Netero after this, so it's annoying...

This really was a free job."

"──Then let's save ourselves the trouble twice."

The voice startled me.

Suddenly, the restroom door opened, and Netero walked in.

"...... Sir, what kind of fuss are you making?

You were eavesdropping."

"Ho ho ho.

Sorry, I interrupted your date again."

"Is it really heresy for a monster to interfere in human conversation?"

"...... At least treat me like a human."

The monster Elder protested. Come on, say something that makes me angry.

"Hmm, it saved me time and energy, but..."

"Then I'll just give a verbal report and close this case, but is that really okay?"

"I don't mind."

"Let me hear your tale of bravery."

I waved the kimono as if I were wearing it, and sat down right next to November Sassonetero. Come on, dress up.

"Netero, I have a question too. Quality, however, I want..."

"Do you want me to vomit this time?"

"Heh heh."

"Choco-coco-nut-chocolate-boy, a giant chick. If you can make me vomit, then make me vomit?"

As he spoke, he gave me a fearless smile.

A monster worse than the savages of the underworld. There is no shortage of opponents.

────My thrilling night has not yet ended.