Chapter 338

Standing at the entrance of Antokiba with welcoming curtains.

"Fluffy. Warm."

Bell looks very comfortable. Indeed. I thought about it yesterday while on the Pegasadora, but it's not bad after moving.... I quickly grew tired of winter clothes.

"Meleoron, be a little more patient.

Bell, let's go quickly."

"Oh, yes.

... You are having a hard time too."

Mr. Bell took off his hood and gave a wry smile to Meleoron. Meleoron shrugged. This is correct... no matter how hot the weather is, she has to keep her appearance Hidden while in the city.... However, even if the number of people who understand me increases, it is a form of salvation for Meleoron.

The house of Mr. Motarike and his wife.

How many times have you been here? I believe I will visit more frequently from now on, but I didn't have a strong foundation when I played before. Having a place where one can relax is important.

In the basement, I changed into winter clothes and casual wear, and after finishing changing. In the usual dining room, I inhaled the aroma of the coffee brought before me and realized the importance of a base. Hmm...

Meleoron, having taken off the cold-weather gear and revealing her face, is sitting at the same table. Seeing you makes me feel at ease, as I am looking at you with a relaxed expression. Uranus is also one.

"Coffee, are you okay?"

Classmate Motarike placed the cup in front of Meleoron and asked.

"No problem.

It's a bit different from human tastes, but I prefer plant-based flavors."

Well, this is difficult... I didn't say everything about Meleoron. I cannot say I am a former human until I explain that I am a Beast. Even in such trivial conversations, I must be careful not to be exposed.

"Oh, I see. That's why I eat vegetables often."

"Yes, yes."

"Meleoron seems to be an unbalanced eater."

"Yes.

I am eating, but you are standing on the side, aren't you?

Still, this is better than Seam's hatred for vegetables."

"I eat well too."

"If you don't tell me, you won't eat; eat more voluntarily."

"Oh, right, eat more seam-vegetables."

"Don't tell me."

"Hey."

"Ahahahaha, our relationship is very good."

While drinking coffee and eating baked snacks, enjoying such a chat.

"──Now.

I am thinking of starting the consultation as soon as possible."

Hearing Uranus's sincere voice, the lives of the five of us have all become better.

"It feels like it has changed a lot, but are you serious?"

"Of course.

Especially when it involves the two of you."

"What does that mean?"

Uranus searched for a moment.

"The main use of Doria is for rest; of course, it can also serve as a card Collection.

So.

I must decide how much strategy to discuss with the two of you."

"..."

"Hmm...

Is this what you are doing in front of us?"

"Rather than arguing later, it is better to talk now.

Tell me what you care about.

I am worried about information leakage."

Do you really care? It is worth talking a little about Meleoron's background, but from here on it is about game strategy. If information leaks, it will have an impact in the future.

"Bell is fine.

A little."

"And, their vigilance is high; even if attacked by other players, they should be able to escape using spells.

The problem is Motarike.

Since you work outside, it is easy to come into contact with other players, and with your strength, your actions would be blocked before you could cast a spell."

As expected, when told this situation to his face, classmate Motarike was angry. But I will not argue.

"Does this mean you can't talk because Molly was caught and she would talk too much?"

"I think you cannot be too cautious.

Since there is this possibility, how much should I teach you about the worry of being broken up..."

"Then why don't you leave me alone and talk to Bell?"

"Wait.

I don't want to talk like that."

"And then what!"

Uranus looked back at the angry Motarike with a troubled expression.

"I want to know if I should say it, but...

Motarike, are you willing to resign?"

Mr. Motarike was shocked by the sudden proposal.... I see.

"... What do you mean?"

"This is correct.

I can tell Bell, but this is not about going out at all.

But I think it is too risky to spend half a day in the commercial district of Antokiba.

So I want you to quit your job and stay at home as much as possible, just like Bell is doing."

"Hmm...

I can't think of such a thing.

I don't mind...

What are you doing, Molly?"

"What will you do?

"If I quit my job, how will I live?"

"Living expenses will be paid by Koch."

He quieted down.... I expected this, but it is heavy to say out loud.

"We will prepare the necessary expenses here.

If you are unwilling to resign, please submit a leave request. I don't know if I will approve it.

In any case, I will cover the financial side, so please cooperate with our game strategy.

If we act together, we cannot reduce the risk, so basically just cooperating in the direction of taking care of various things is fine. This alone is enough to help Koch."

Mr. Bell leaned his cheek in, and Mr. Motarike crossed his arms and looked up at the ceiling. It must be annoying.

"... If you don't go that far, can I interpret it as not talking?"

"Well, at least I can't talk about future plans.

Even with Dorias, I will try to keep it a secret while discussing it with him. So I can't really answer your question.

Instead, if you promise not to go out, I will talk more.

... Bell is also worried about Motarike, right?"

"Excellent...

Don't tell me you're not worried."

"But, even if you suddenly tell me to resign..."

"One reason you are so attached to your current life is your job, right?

It's time to prepare to escape."

"Hmm..."

"I wish I could paint at home.

If you don't need to work, you can use your time to paint the pictures you like."

Oh, Mr. Motarike's expression softened.

"Does this mean I can use someone as a model and paint as much as I want?"

"Ingredients...

This is within the scope of not interfering with the strategy. No way..."

I couldn't help but grin at the shy Uranus. That's right, no way. Not applicable.

"Okay.

Then I don't mind.

... I want to ask how convenient it is for you."

"My palm is rotating...

Well, of course we are talking about money. Motarike, what is your monthly income?"

"... Do I have to say it?"

"Of course.

This has in-game money. Can you poke generously?"

"Molly.

You won't read the Fugura."

"I know... 200,000 a month."

"I have to skip."

"Hey Bell."

"Oh, that's good. 200,000 a month.

I promised to give him 100,000 as a deposit... hmm."

Uranus not only cast his gaze at the couple, but also at us. This is not an irrelevant topic.

"Hmm...

It's confusing, let's re-sign at once.

Strategy cooperation, luggage and card storage, living expenses, preparing to escape the game, all included—"

As a deposit, 1 million in cash.

Starting from next month, 400,000 will be distributed on the first day of every month.

Provided that there are no issues with the strategy, I will also accept the model for the image at my discretion.... Is that okay?

Not just Motarike and Bell, everyone is."

Hmm... 1,000,000 and 400,000 per month. I still have the savings from selling the Truth Sword, so if it takes about half a year to capture it, that doesn't seem to be a problem.... But will it be finished after half a year?

"Seriously? Can you give me one million?

Is it okay to leave you like this?"

"In Exchange, you can ask me any questions.

Conversely, I require you to stay at home, so I hope you can respond as soon as possible.

At the very least, I think players who can flexibly use binders are very valuable."

"I don't mind.

Players you can trust are precious, aren't they, Aisha?"

"Yes, that is correct.

Too many companions tend to slow you down, but there are benefits more important than that."

One of the reasons we were able to clear it last time might be because we had too many friends. As long as there are such talents, there are many ways.

"In this case, rather than being a companion, I think being a collaborator is more important.

Taka knows this is a temporary collaboration, but I intend to have him accompany me until the game is cleared."

"I am completely fine.

I also like this house."

Hearing what seam said, the couple's faces both fell. If a child said that to you, you wouldn't be sad either.

"What about Aisha?"

"I have no reason to object.

If you can accept it under those conditions."

"Everyone here agrees.

What about Bell and Motarike?"

"Emotionally, I am completely fine, but...

Should I follow Molly?"

"Yes, yes, in the end, it is still up to me to decide...

First of all, what is the estimate for clearing it?

Regardless of whether it is short, if you cannot clear it forever and linger, that is a problem."

"Hmm...

What do you think, Aisha?"

Oh, Uranus waved at me.... Well, if I can make an estimate, it's just me. Hmm.... Depending on the final battle, there will be big changes. Last time, because of One-Pyeong Coastline, I was almost trapped. What about this time?

"... It's really rough.

At the current pace, it will take at least half a year, and at most one year."

"Really!

Roughly speaking, it seems there is some basis.

You don't seem to have heard it from Uranus."

I looked up at Uranus. I received a reply saying to leave it to me.

... Oh, that's fine. There is also the Lost and Found Messenger, so it's hard to just lie down all the time.

"Yes. I have cleared it once."

'──Hey!?'

The couple's faces looked like they had been hit by an Archer. Uranus is an interesting hill, eagerly,

"Didn't Aisha say she knew the player who took the Lost and Found Messenger?

Let alone an acquaintance.

After all, she is one of the players who cleared it."

"Ah..."

"... The Lost and Found Messenger asked me to force myself to be chosen as the clear reward.

Now, I have entrusted it to someone else, but if you let me use it, I think you can borrow it without hesitation."

Mr. Motarike opened his mouth. Does this surprise you? You know, even I, who doesn't wear an aura, am actually an innocent player.

"Wow... I'm surprised.

... I see. That's why you seem confident that you can clear it."

"That's not all, but it's not unrelated.

... Just between you and me, I talked to other clearing players before entering the game. Introducing Aisha. That was very helpful."

It was about Gon.... I caused a lot of trouble. When I return, I must properly repay this favor.

"In that case, one year at the latest will be fine."

I don't care if I get hurt. Stumbling somewhere, if that's the case, it seems it will be an extension. This is unpredictable. If everything goes well, that would be fine... but there is still the problem of Uranus.

"I know, I know.

Are you serious about clearing this game?"

"I am very serious about wanting you to get out and clear it."

Do you realize it now?

If you understand, please take me seriously."

Uranos smiled bitterly and reached out his hand to Motarike, who was sitting across from him.

After hesitating for a moment—Motarike also reached out his hand and shook it firmly.

"Alright, the deal is done.

I will resign first thing tomorrow morning.

I smacked my lips like this. Don't let me down."

"You said

Don't betray me so easily."

The two of them shook hands violently while provoking each other, waving their arms.... Honestly, I don't know if these two have a good relationship or not.

After having Motarike brew another cup of coffee, Uranos began to speak seriously.

"Now, let's review the current capture situation.

Needless to say, this is our lifeline, so when others are around, don't gossip, okay?"

"You know"

"Didn't you tell me to lock myself at home?

I know this much, so continue."

"Hehe.

After the last clear, it was September 6th, and I was able to get the designated Pocket Card.

We started the game on September 15th.

Today is September 24th, so in total it is the 19th day, and we are on the 10th day.

We currently possess a total of 11 types of designated Pocket Cards."

"Oh.

You've collected quite a lot in 10 days, haven't you?"

"I also have Snowflake."

"Don't just tell me the numbers, tell me what cards you have."

"Oops.

I will write it down in easy-to-understand notes, please wait a moment."

Uranos took a memo out of his clothing pocket and ran a smooth pen across it.

"Hey"

After finishing writing, I handed the memo paper to the couple sitting side by side.

"4: Beautiful Skin Hot Spring" A-rank, 1 card

"37: Egg of a Top-Class Athlete" B-rank, 1 item

"40: Egg of a Top-Class Musician" B-rank, 1 card

"44: Egg of a Great Actor" B-rank, 1 card

"45: Egg of a Great President" B-rank, 1 item

"50: Hand-Riding Zarus" A-rank, 1 item

"52: Pearl Locust" B-rank, 4 items

"54: Millennium Era" A-rank, 1 card

"78: Lonely Sapphire" B-rank, 1 item

"80: Floating Stone" S-rank, 7 items

"97: 3D Camera" A-rank, 1 item

"Oh, it's a 3D Camera."

"Really.

If you think this is all about B-rank, then there are quite a few A-ranks too... hmm?"

Motarike looked suspicious.

"That?

You have seven S-rank Floating Stones."

"... What is the limit for Floating Stone?"

"Seven."

"Ah? Ah!?"

Bell opened his eyes wide. Motarike exhaled in surprise,

"Did you monopolize them?"

"It just so happened that we met well.

If we do this, unless we do something about our cards, no one can clear it.

This is a hard-to-get item, so it's hard to wait for the returns."

"Wow.

It doesn't feel good to have a cute face."

"Hey"

Saying such things, the couple looked at the memo several more times.

"... When the time comes, I want to monopolize the Breath of the Angel."

"Once I obtain it, I will possess it."

"It also has a powerful healing effect."

"I wish I could get the last 'Rugged'."

"You really can't go out, huh..."

"That is correct."

"Before the last clear, I didn't even get one."

"Isn't there someone monopolizing 'Rugged'?"

"No."

"I checked the 'Roster' yesterday, but no one has only one. First of all, no one has succeeded."

The face is groaning. Well, there is no way for me not to appear.

"Even if you want to monopolize it, you need at least nine copies of 'Mimicry' to increase it."

"It's also A-Rank, considering that 'Rugged' has to be used, there's no way to care about that much."

"But don't you have a lot of 'Mimicry'?"

"Four."

"How many packs do you have to draw to get 4?"

"Hmm..."

"If I remember correctly, I bought nearly 500 packs of Spell Cards..."

"Less than 1,500, four."

Wow, Uranus, that's how I counted it.... We didn't do all this.

"I ask you, did you count them one by one?"

"I am counting."

"After all, if you keep buying, you can get some cards."

Is that so?

"What's wrong?"

"Hey, don't you know Aisa?"

"If you buy 1,000 packs of Spell Cards, you will get a Gem Card. It sells for a high price."

"No way!?"

"We bought a lot, but they didn't give us any."

"Ah."

"Aren't there many people buying?"

"The condition is that one person buys 1,000 bags."

My god....... Thinking about it, I felt like whoever bought it was different at the time.

Wow, that's why I'm sure Uranus bought this pack. Wow......

"I mean, you guys bought over 1,000 bags before."

"Of course."

"Unless you do that much, you can't aim for a clear."

"You talk arrogantly, how many did you collect last time?"

"Is it the designated pocket? m."

"... 70 types."

"Hehe. You also collected quite a few, Uranus."

"Not that many."

"That's the difficult part."

A couple cast their eyes on the memo again. It looks like it will be interesting. If possible, perhaps he wants to participate in the game strategy.

"Come to think of it, why doesn't the Paladin's Necklace have a card?"

"You gave it to me too."

"Because you can accept it at any time."

"That is a limit of 60, so I cannot monopolize it, and it is not full yet."

"If you want a card, use 'Regeneration' to bring back the necklace you have."

"Now that you mention it, there aren't many B-Rank Cards either."

"You can buy them at the Trade Shop, right?"

"It's the same principle, the number of B-Rank Cards is hard to reach the limit, let's do it later."

"I don't have enough money to buy almost everything. Even a cheap card will cost close to 100,000."

"Then buy a Spell Card first."

"Be very careful."

"But like I said, you didn't buy a Spell Card until you drew 'Rugged'."

"It would be miserable if you couldn't draw, and most importantly, Mobile Magic is a waste."

"It's easier to capture and digest Mobile Magic in a wallet, right?"

"It takes time to earn money."

"Hmm."

Sim, sitting next to Mr. Bell, tilted his head. I looked at him, and he nodded.

"Aren't you going to go get the Lucky Alexandrite?"

Ah. Ah...

"Right, not yet."

"What should I do? It's closer if I go from Antokiba.

Atashi, should I go?"

"Hey, there is a Specified Pocket Card near Antokiba.

... Is it a Specified Pocket?"

"Yes.

I'm halfway through the event, and I have a Paladin, so I can accept it, but..."

"Well, let's talk about it again. It's just a hassle to go there, so you're resting in Dorias today, right?"

"Yeah, I understand.

See you next time."

Hmm. It feels like there are quite a few events like this. I need to make sure I don't forget them.

When Uranus crossed his arms,

"There are all sorts of things that are half-finished.

This concerns Dorias, who is leaving from now on."

"Finally, the story of Dorias?

What kind of things, for example?"

"Hmm...

Blue Planet is the most troublesome."

"Is that so? Blue Planet..."

"It's an SS-Class card, right?

Is that your goal?"

As the couple asked, Uranus was thinking. It would be troublesome to explain.

"First, let me explain how to obtain it.

Blue Planet is located in the deepest part of the earth and can be reached from the mining city Toraria.

There is an Altar in the deepest part, and you can obtain it by offering specific Gem Card items."

"Heh, I see.

Gems, do you mean the gems for the Specified Pocket Card?"

"No.

In this case, just use 'Copy' to increase them, and you can easily Collect them through trading.

No. 173-181, there are 9 types of free Pocket Cards."

"Wow, what a hassle..."

"What is it?

At the very least, it's hard to collect them by trading with other players. Because it can only be increased through 'Copy'.

Well, if it weren't B-Rank, it wouldn't be impossible to spell out, but...

Anyway, the gems I've obtained are only the Crazy Garnet, Amber Divine Tree, and Snow Sky Opal. Considering the possibility of trading for the time being, I'm treating them as cards for now.

In the eternal summer city Sorondo, an event to obtain the Dancing Malachite is currently underway..."

"After that, the essential card, Night Sky Glazed Star, can be obtained in the city of worship, Rubikuta. This can also be obtained by exchanging 3 cards, but only silver Salmon are available. You need to bring golden Salmon Roe and a Black Tiger.

The other 4 Gem Cards remain untouched."

"This is confusing, hey..."

"Because it's SS-Class, it can't be helped.

Motarike isn't collecting them, so it's fine.

Even with a simple calculation, there are more cards than Archangels, I really want to finish quickly."

Generally speaking, if you don't have enough manpower, S-rank is difficult. The same goes for One-Pyeong Coastline.

"But if it gets in the way of your free pocket, you can get it, which is easier than an Archangel."

"Certainly.

There are too many Archangels, we rely too much on luck."

Uranus nodded at Seam's words.

"So Dorias also has the gems needed for Blue Planet?"

"Hmm.

I just used the gems of Blue Planet as a half-baked example, and Dorias has other cards.

If possible, I want to obtain it as soon as possible, but I don't think it's possible right away."

"What's on the way?"

"... The witch's Rejuvenation Potion."

Pfft!

"Eh, are you already in the middle of an acquisition event!?"

"Because you said you would get it soon, didn't you?

I don't think it would be good if I bit my Finger and took it down."

"No, if that's the case, please talk to me!"

"Shouldn't it be prioritized?"

"Ah... I'm sorry."

"But sorry? It takes a lot of time and effort to obtain, so it's inefficient if you try to force yourself to get it. It's better to do it simultaneously with other acquisition activities."

"... Please consult with me."

"Sorry..."

"Oh my god."

"You two are truly good friends. Jealous, are you?"

"But who needs the Witch's Rejuvenation Potion?"

"... Me."

"Hmm."

"Do you want to look younger than your current age?"

"Hahaha."

"Uranus is also a young girl."

"You aren't a virgin!"

"... There are all sorts of things, situations."

"Yes, yes."

"If you receive it, can you share it with me?"

"Yes, that's what I meant."

"By the way, how is the Witch's Rejuvenation Potion obtained?"

"I vaguely remember you can get it from the witch."

Or rather, I just remembered. How was it before?

"Hmm..."

"It might be easier to explain this in reverse order."

"Finally, you can obtain it by handing three necessary cards to the Forest Witch. However, the Witch's Rejuvenation Potion itself can only be obtained once per person."

"All you need is the Witch's Enemy Potion, 'Witch's Aging Spray', and 'Witch's Fertilizer'."

"So, how to obtain each of them..."

"The first is the Witch's Aging Spray; you can obtain it by handing 10 Monster Cards that appear on the Snowflake Mountain Path to the witch."

Oh... so that's how it is! Indeed, you said you could obtain the things needed for ranks. Is that so?

Seeing my satisfied expression, Uranus smiled slightly.

"The second is the Witch's Fat Potion; you can obtain it by handing 16 specific fruits that can be harvested in the Witch's Forest to the witch."

"The last one is the Witch's Enemy Potion that you obtain when you win at the Dorias Arena. That's it."

... Arena. Oh yeah, like that...

"So you want to go to the Dorias Arena..."

"Do you understand?"

Are the feelings influenced by Uranus and Uranus's condition balanced?... Here it is.

"I object, let's take a break today."

"I also object, get some good rest."

"I know... you are all persistent."

"I'm not going, I'm not going."

Hmm... it can't be helped. Even if I wanted to challenge it, it would put a burden on Uranus's aura, so it's useless. I'm disappointed, but let's give up for today.

"But there are 10 Monster Cards on the road."

"If I'm going to the Witch's Forest, I want to get the Witch's Enemy Potion to save time; I really want to finish it quickly."

"That is why I kept your card."

"If you're in a hurry, then turn around."

"... Yeah, good job."

"I still have a long way to go. Take care of yourself."

Uranus took a sip of coffee as if to deceive him. You say that, but you look very unconvinced.

"But the Dorias Arena has many designated Pocket Cards."

"In any case, I can't avoid it."

Yes, I heard you can get many cards.

"I don't mind trying when my physical condition is good."

"You can get three cards in the Arena: Risk Dice, Witch's Rejuvenation Potion, and Memory Helmet."

"If you add the Witch's Enemy Potion, you'll have to fight nearly 50 times; it might be exhausting to do it all at once by yourself."

"... I really want to use up the Witch's Enemy Potion first."

"No."

"Yes..."

Bell reminded Uranus. If you give up, already.