Another Frontier Online

The event "Conflict" will start tomorrow.

Conflict is an event where two forces, the New Demon King's Army and the Old Demon King's Army, split into nine demon kingdoms.

Each territory becomes a "Demon King Castle", "Demon Capital Zardogia", "Magic City Underground", "Destroyed City Clear", "Necropolis Perimeter", "Dark Cave Perimeter", "Deep Impact Perimeter", "Abaddon Perimeter" and "Forest of the Immortal".

There will be only one battle per day for the event, even if the territory is conquered. A giant stone called the Area Stone of the Old Demon King's Army and the New Demon King's Army emerged in the area, and the rule is that it is better to destroy it to gain the territory.

If an Area Stone is not destroyed, it is a draw. In the case of a tie, it will not be either territory, but if it was either territory before it started, it will continue.

"Demon King Castle" and "Magic City Under" are the territories that serve as bases for each of them, so if you don't take all the other territories, there will be no battle events.

The period is one month. After that, I was forced to fight Lunaria and Amanda, but even if I took the territory outside my base, I was forced to start riding in the Demon King Castle.

Lunaria and Amanda's combat power changes depending on the number of territories they have, so we should take as much territory as we can, but that doesn't mean winning or losing is absolute.

If you take all your territory, you may lose. On the contrary, in the end, if Lunaria doesn't win against Amanda, it can't be a real victory.

I needed an excalibur for Lunaria to boost its potential, but it wasn't ready yet.

I got the "Zaratan's Core" and "Talos' Gear", which are materials.

Arcadia in the Land of Spirits was found by the Esha, and Talos, the giant bronze doll that was their guardian, could be destroyed. I had to defeat them regularly to get more than one item.

However, I still don't have the "Blood of Phoenix".

Today, Maris and Surya, who made time despite their busy schedule, log in and join the group on their way to Phoenix Island.

I'm not saying that you can definitely get it by taming Phoenix, but it's very likely that you can get an item by taming it like a unicorn horn.

In anticipation of that, Hayato was improving his skills in the base's own room.

Pharmaceuticals and craftsmanship are already 200, but blacksmithing, sewing and cooking are 199. There's only one thing left, but it's hard to get to the end of it.

There are tons of skill-enhancing materials, but they're not infinite. And when the event starts, Ney and his team will have less time to acquire materials. There was a possibility that the worst would not be 200.

(Trouble. Given the pharmaceutical and craftsmanship situation, it would be better to make it all 200.)

Mixing of pharmaceutical skills and synthesis of craftsmanship skills is a transformative feature of the current environment. Other skills are more likely to unlock similar features. There's no way you won't be able to improve if you lead to victory in the event, but the odds are that your abilities will increase.

In a hurry, Hayato silently crafted a skill-enhancing item.

I had been improving my skills all morning, but it was too late.

Looking at the clock, it was eleven o'clock in the morning.

(It's time to log out, but what happened to Maris and the others?)

I have coffee shop work in the afternoon. I thought it was time to log out, but Maris and I didn't hear back.

I refrained from talking on the phone from Hayato because it would get in the way during the battle.

When I was worried about what to do, I heard a knock on my room.

Hayato-sama, are you sure?

Here you go.

The door opens and Rosé enters. It's a slightly confusing face, but it's unusual from the standpoint of the usual Rosé.

What's wrong?

"I see Hypnos-sama." Um, except for my hair and skin color, I look just like Daite-sama, do you know her? "

Huh?

The fact that Hypnos was handing over information to the Hayatoes made it impossible for him to get in touch with them. That's what Hayato is hearing.

There is a good chance that something happened. Hayato went to the cafeteria immediately after he told Rosé that he knew him.

Hypnos, sitting in a chair, was drinking coffee in the dining room.

When I noticed Hayato, I raised my right hand slightly.

Hey, Hayato, it's been a long time.

Um, it's been a while, has something happened?

"Don't be so vigilant. I'm here for work this time."

"Work...?"

"Amanda wants to talk to Hayato."

What?

"The event will start tomorrow, right? Before that, I'd like to talk to Hayato over dinner. I haven't even heard what you're talking about.

Hayato looks at Hypnos, but he can't read his emotions just by smiling.

"Is that a veto?"

I've been told to bring you here without telling you whether or not.

Rosé, who was next to him, immediately stood up with a knife and leapt in front of Hayato.

When Hypnos sees it, he drinks his coffee slowly and then smiles.

"It may be a business relationship, but Hayato has a lot of people to protect him." It was very different from Amanda. I don't care about that, but could you follow me on Hayato's terms? I don't want to waste my time. "

Hayato said to Rosé in front, "It's okay," and went forward.

Let's go.

Hayato-sama!

"I'm sorry, Mr. Rosé. I'm going to go to the Demon King's Castle for a while, so please let me know when everyone comes back."

Then please take me with you!

"Mr. Rosé needs this base." I want you to make a little bit of money. "

"But...."

"This is something I can only ask Rosé-san to do." It's okay, I'll be right back. "

Hayato said that and smiled, while Rose lowered her head deeply with a sad look on her face.

"I understand." I'll use every means to make money. However, all the items here are handmade by Hayato. Please leave before you run out. ”

Roger that. Shall we go then?

"That's a good decision. Trust, trust... I don't know about any of this, but I think it's a bond."

"I trust Hypnos, too."

When Hayato said that, Hypnos stopped moving as if it had stopped. But for a moment. A thin laugh flashed forthwith.

"I guess I should say thank you." Then let's go. "

Hypnos approached Hayato and grabbed his right hand.

Huh?

The moment such a voice leaked from Hayato, something like black Moya enveloped the surroundings.

His sight was covered in black and he could hear Rose screaming, but in an instant his sight returned.

"This place is..."

Unlike the base where Hayato was based, it was a luxurious room with luxurious furnishings.

Beds and furniture made of gold are rather unsettling. It's luxurious enough to give up in one day if you ask me to live in this place.

"Welcome to Demon King Castle." That said, this is one of the living areas. "

That's a bad hobby.

Hypnos laughed at the utmost dislike.

"Do you think Hayato would agree with me?" I think so, too. If you have a sensibility close to Hayato, you might be happy. "

”... you look in a good mood, don't you?”

"I've finished my work with ease." I'm sorry for the maid, but I'm glad Hayato showed up right away. Well, even so, I'm still on my way to work. I'll show you to Amanda's room. ”

"It's more delicious than I make, isn't it?" Then maybe it's time for a feast. "

“Even though it's virtual reality, it's the only thing that can show that kind of leeway.”

"My heart is frightened. Your heart is twitching."

Well then, let's keep our hands together.

Hypnos still holds Hayato's right hand.

Hayato checked it with his eyes and then, in a hurry, clawed his hand.

"Even though I am an AI, did it shine?" I've been thinking about it for a long time, but Hayato is interesting. "

”On top of being so realistic, a woman with a mind that is no different from humans when it comes to AI can shine on you”

"... I see. I think I can see that Ditto is obsessed with Hayato." Here we go. Follow me later. "

Hypnos said so, opening the door and leaving the room.

If Hayato has come this far, I will follow him after I am tempted to take home one piece of information.

There was a door at the end of the corridor about a minute ago. There were several other doors, but this one was decorated nicely, and if it was a game, it would be the Las Boss' room.

Hypnos knocked on the door.

I heard a voice saying, "It's open," and the Hayatoes opened the door and walked in.

Amanda's room at the Demon King's Castle is just as luxurious as the previous room, and the furniture is magnificent. Amanda was elegantly drinking tea sitting on the sofa, one of the luxurious furniture.

And when I saw Hayato and the others, I was a little surprised.

It's a lot faster, isn't it?

"It's good to hear Hayato." He brought me here without any particular problems. "

"That's boring, isn't it?" Why don't you resist a little? "

"I've been taught that it's not good to refuse an invitation from a woman."

This is what Ren taught at the study group, but of course it's ironic, not for that reason.

Amanda's face was dazed for a moment, but she immediately laughed.

It's funny, and I've never thought of anyone as nice before.

“Thank you. If you thought I was nice, could you beat me at the event?”

"If I like you, that's fine, but it's just nice, isn't it?" You and the world aren't evenly aligned, are you? "

"That's a shame. If I were more handsome, I could have saved the world."

Amanda laughed even more. This time, I'm so hungry that I can crush my legs.

With a smile, he regains his breath and smiles toward Hayato.

"I like it. You should be my companion." I won't do anything wrong, will I? "

I wonder if you're willing to meet someone who loses.

"... really nice. Even if you are weak in virtual reality, you are strong in reality." I've decided, if you conquer the world, I'll use you as my subordinate. "

"At that time, I'll ask for it." I wish I could conquer the world. "

"That's definitely the biggest problem." But I'm more motivated than ever. I promise I'll definitely conquer it. "

"You can always flip that promise." By the way, can I ask you something? "

What is it?

"Where's the food?"

Hayato said that and then looked at the table in the room. There is nothing on the table for what I said I wanted to eat. I may have arrived too early or be somewhere else, but I ask because I want to show you what I can afford.

Are you here for dinner?

I'm here because of that kind of invitation?

Amanda turns her gaze to Hypnos.

What did you bring me here for?

"That's how Amanda told me she wanted to talk while she was eating."

Now I turned my gaze back to Hayato. His face is more dazzled than before, and he has eyes like he sees a sorry person.

Is that why you followed me to Hypnos?

"That's right, but isn't that what you're talking about...?"

"I just told you to bring me in as a hostage." I'll take care of it.

"Huh...? I didn't hear that?"

Hayato turns to Hypnos for condemnation. But Hypnos is the wind.

"If I told you, you wouldn't come, would you? I'm sorry you said you trusted me."

That's what Hypnos laughs at. At the same time, Amanda laughed.

"It's funny, but it's strange. Hypnos and Nanagi said to watch out for Hayato, but for now, I don't see any danger."

"It's often said that animals are harmless." My production skills are very good, but I don't have any fighting power. By the way, HP is always 1, so don't be rude. I'm not going to be a hostage because there will be a return to death. "

Oh, maybe that's why I can afford it?

That's right.

Unfortunately, if Hayato falls, he won't return to the base.

Huh?

By the way, I can't even log out.

"... what?"

Hayato is surprised by the words.

When I was invited to a meal, I thought I was going to be taken hostage. I've already woven it in and accepted it. This is virtual reality. I thought it would matter if I was trapped somewhere.

"Well, I wonder what my name was... yes, Ronios." I gave her an item to stop her from dying, but you used it, didn't you? "

Hayato remembers. When he went to the cafeteria with Maris and Surya, he used the item to return to death, transfer, and seal off the voice chat.

"This time it's even more amazing. The logout was also sealed and the range was wide. This whole Demon King Castle. Just to let you know, I can't force you to log out due to the weakening of the main unit. As long as you're in this Demon King Castle, you won't be able to log out no matter what. I can't even voice chat, so I can't tell them what's going on. Hopefully someone will notice and take care of Hayato."

There is no problem because there is Esha.

But it just so happens. It just so happens that I live with Esha. Even if I don't live with her, my friend Nae might notice. But if you don't, you'll die without water or nourishment.

I don't know how much I know about the real me, but Hayato thought about continuing the conversation as long as he could.

"Maybe you're trying to kill me?"

“That's the easiest, isn't it? Like I said, Hypnos and Nanagi say you're in danger. The best way to get rid of dangerous people is to kill them."

Amanda said she would kill him without any hesitation. Furthermore, there was no change in his expression. It's not like that.

“It's a noise. I didn't think you were going to kill me.”

"What I'm trying to do is conquer the world? I'm not going to do it without sacrifice. I'm not playing games, so of course."

"... if I die, I won't be able to work as your subordinate?"

"Speaking of which, that's right. Then I'll pray that you don't die. Don't die until I destroy the girl named Diete."

If you let me go, I won't die?

"It was a blind spot. But you can't. I don't know, but you seem dangerous, and Lunaria is the best hostage you've ever had."

Are you saying that you can't win without using your cowardly hand?

"No, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no, no. I Besides, what kind of a coward would you say if you lost?"

"... you don't mean to fight on an equal footing?"

"Are you going to be on par with me? Are you asking me to pull out my hand and make it equal?"

Hayato gets stuck in words.

Naturally, Amanda is not playing a virtual reality game. Doing this to destroy Diete - to conquer the world.

There are not equal conditions or rules like in sports, and there is no right thinking. It's about winning or losing.

"Are you done with your questions? It's fun, so I'll answer anything."

It seems to be true, and Amanda smiles all the time.

(It is my fault, but the situation is not good. But I'm not so worried because everyone will take care of it. I also felt that Hypnos would help me. Then I should give Lunaria a little more chance of winning here.)

"Will you promise me that you won't be angry if I ask you a question that I don't like?"

It depends on the question.

That doesn't make sense, though.

“I got it. I won't be angry if you ask me anything. I promise."

So, what's your favorite sweet?

"... eh?"

“My favorite sweets, whether they're chocolate parfait or pancakes, can you teach me your favorite food?”

"... Matcha ice cream"

"Okay, I'll make it." We're here, so why don't you join us for dinner? I don't know if I can afford it. "

Amanda stares at Hayato with a surprised look on her face.

And Hypnos laughed.

"Amanda, what's wrong? Is there something urgent you want to do? Hayato is inviting you to dinner?"

"... no, but..."

Then what are you going to do with Hayato's invitation?

"Do you want to eat with me?"

Amanda heard that as she looked at Hayato strangely.

"I came here with that intention in mind." I was fooled.

"That's right... let's have dinner together..."

"I'll make you anything else you want to eat besides matcha ice cream." Yes, what does Hypnos want to eat? "

Do you mind if I join you?

I'd like to talk slowly with Hypnos, unless I hate it.

"Of course not." Amanda, do you mind? "

"... I don't mind."

"Then it's settled. Make me a puff of cream." I have always wanted to try it. If possible, strawberry flavor is good. "

Roger that. Let's make it.

Hypnos with a smile and Amanda with a bewilderment.

With the two of them around, Hayato took out her favorite knife and created the sweets she wanted.