Another Frontier Online

The day after a long day, there was heavy air at Hayato's base.

Today we're going to distribute the treasure we got from yesterday's salvage, but the atmosphere just after the defeat of the battle is fine.

This situation is caused by the two people who have been here since early in the morning.She has the look of the end of the world, and it is a level where despair is transmitted to Hayato who sees it.

One such expression is Rose.

Though it was to protect the guests, they were taken away by bandits, and they broke out against their will in Asia.A significant number went to exterminate the bandits, but there were only a dozen left.Too much damage.

Rose apologized to everyone, but nobody was particularly angry.I guess I still can't forgive myself.He said that he would lose his life as a maid, but Hayat naturally stopped.I don't know how to lose my life in virtual reality in the first place, but I decided I should stop it.

"I'm sorry, Hayato.While saying that Rose is good at guards and assassinations, I can't say that I'm good at guards and assassinations anymore... "

"Normally, maids don't say that."

"Besides, when I fought Ivan-sama, I was beaten to pieces...!It's a shame I don't remember...!I wanted an autograph at least...!

"Ah, yeah. I come here once in a while, so why don't you ask me?"

(I feel unexpectedly healthy.Mr. Rose, it seems like a brave man or a fan of Ivan's, but it seems that the real world is influencing it.Ivan was an unstoppable Virtual Gladiator.)

Virtual Gladiators are fighting sports in virtual spaces that were popular in the age of resource depletion.Essentially, what is called sports is mostly done in virtual space.

It is not full-dive like this "Analyzer Frontier Online", and graphics are at the same level as CG at first glance, but it is quite popular.Ivan was the World Champion there.

Rose was also a good winner in the women's division, but she had been a fan since then.

This information was provided to Hayato by Dite, who is now sitting in the cafeteria of the base, with a faint face.

This was influenced by Esha's words.

Having been informed of the situation by Hayato, Esha said to Dite, "Are you involved with your husband again?"

Ban, the head of the bandit "Flaming Serpent of Greed", wanted to restrain Hayato from negotiating with God - that is, Dite.That's why Rose was taken from my base.Hayato could have been trapped in a space where he couldn't log out if he was bad.

Although Hayato herself did not care at all, Esha repeatedly blamed Diete.

"Because of this, your husband took a break from work at the coffee shop."

"Can't you let him play the game normally?

"This is where the stress builds up."

"Maybe you tried to use your husband to blow up the organization?You're a designer. "

Esha's expression was normal, but on the contrary, she was afraid of it and her words were relentless.On the contrary, Hayato was worried about Dite.

Hayat could not complain of saying too much to Esha.Hayato herself felt somewhat the same way and thanked Esha for worrying about herself and being angry.

However, when it comes to whether everything that has happened up until now is Diete's responsibility, it is Hayato's idea that it is not.This trouble is only due to the organization that is hacking into this virtual reality.

In that case, Diete came quite a bit into Esha's words.

"Ha, Hayato, I'm sorry.Never... I don't think I'm ever going to get you involved... just because things have changed... I just want you to enjoy the world... "

"It's okay, I know.I don't think Diete-chan has a problem. "

Yesterday, she said she would be fine until she logged out, but Dite wasn't back today.

Those two have been making more air in the base cafeteria since early in the morning.

This has been the situation since the morning, but Hayato is a little relieved.Given yesterday's circumstances, they had a strange atmosphere in which to disappear.As long as I'm waiting in this cafeteria, I'd say it's better.

(Esha was also taken away by Rose and she decided to take a break from work at the coffee shop, but I don't think she was forgiving because she thought it was Diete-chan's fault... she managed to fix her mood with yakiniku, chocolate parfait and pudding.)

Yesterday, after returning to reality, Ash and Len also invited them to eat yakiniku.To apologize for letting Ash and the others do their job, and to get Esha in a better mood.

It was quite scattered, but it would have worked.

Besides, Ren, who saw the grumpy sha, said happily, "The more you fight, the better you get along!There you go.There must have been a time when Esha's poison was removed by Len's mistake.

That's it, now we have to do something about the two of us in front of us.Hayato calls out with that thought.

"Could you both come back to life?People are coming, and it's hard for everyone to get in under these circumstances. "

"It's okay... think of me as a useless maid, a useless maid, and a pebble around here..."

"Think of me as a talking figurine around here...."

(It was unexpectedly serious.I can't help it....)

"So, Mr. Rose, are you going back to the maid's guild as a useless maid?As for me, I wanted Mr. Rose to work here. "

Rose was shocked by Hayato's words for a moment, but she also had a slight expectation.It's subtle because it's a virtual reality, but Hayato seemed to be.

"Would you say you have a chance to recover...?

"It's a chance, Rose, so I'd like to ask for a shop.I want you and Asha to work hard together. "

"... what a thankful word... I think I know why Esha likes it here."

"So, what do you think?Can you still work here?I think Esha wants that too. "

Rose stood up and stared firmly at Hayato.And keep your head down.

"Thank you, Rose, for Lord Hayato's mercy.I'm going to do this job for my life. "

"Don't replace life.But I'll be glad to see you again.I'm expecting Mr. Rose to be a maid, not an escort, not an assassin. "

Revived Rose feels her eyes burning.And he said, "We will prepare the store," and went to the store.

(It's a metaphor for replacing life...?Well, I'm fine now that I'm feeling better.)

And now I look at Dite, who's fallen out like yesterday's van.

"Diete-chan is an excellent AI, right?

"... what do you think?I've been losing confidence lately.Maybe below the monster AI around here.... "

(Too serious. We need to get better, too)

"In order for me to play safely in this world, I want Dieter to crush the organization quickly.I want to enjoy the world with Dieter and everyone.There's been a lot going on, but I want to play this virtual reality more purely.And the world will continue to evolve, right?I want to see that evolution with Dite without anyone disturbing me. "

Diete used to say that.I want to show Hayato how the world has evolved.Someday we will create a world that is not different from reality.That was what Diete wanted.Hayat said he wanted to see it himself.

Diete stared at Hayato in surprise, but quickly turned away.

"What's wrong?

"No, wait a minute, there's something wrong with the program.Maybe something went wrong. "

"Don't be afraid.In general, the infinity will fix it automatically, right?

"Of course. That's why I need you to wait a little longer... okay, it's okay."

Dite is completely different from the atmosphere.However, the expression is not sharp.

"Are you okay...?

"Oh, it's okay.However, there seems to be a problem with the emotional program.I'm watching you smile automatically. "

"Is that why your expression is weird?You're okay, right?

"Of course. Well, then, I will crush the organization that Hayato is trying to hack as you wish.I didn't have time to be depressed--thank you, Hayato. "

"What?

"Did you blow it up?Hayato, I'm glad you said that.I want to enjoy the world with you and everyone.Quickly eliminate any excess for this purpose.I can't say I'm a good AI, but I'm going to do my best to get them to think so. "

"Looks like you're finally the usual Dite.But don't push it.I'm just kidding if you want me to shut down the organization. "

"Okay. I swear I won't.Then Hayato wants you to enjoy the world normally.Rest assured that I will eliminate the disturbed who approach you. [M]For a while, I'll be in the back of the Demon King Castle.I want you to contact me via voice chat if anything happens.I'll be in touch if anything happens to me. "

I see. Then be careful.But you can come and see me anytime. "

Diete nodded in a disguised expression and left the base.

(In the meantime, I think they are feeling better.But I'll call you every day for a while.I don't know what to do when I think about both of you)

Hayat thought so while waiting for the other members to come.