Rebuild World

Akira was talking to Alpha about what happened at the ruins of the Higalaka residential district while servicing her equipment in the inn room.

"So, what was that woman after all?

'That's like an unrealistic form of staffing. Looks like that basement was equipped with equipment that could connect to the old area. I think it's a device that can't be connected without being in that limited position, but also has a limited number of connections and can't be used for general purpose.'

Akira has a slightly surprising look on her face.

"... dispatching people, they're not actually here, are they?

"There are many possible jobs in the world if you can perceive them and answer them."

"Is that what this is all about?

'That's right. Proof would be right in front of Akira, wouldn't it?

Alpha grinned so well that she pointed to herself. Akira snorted convincingly.

"Indeed."

Dispatch a maid of honor in the basement of the mansion, but also in a hidden room, even though it doesn't exist. Akira, lacking a lot of knowledge, felt nothing in particular about it, and she didn't think, she didn't care.

I didn't even teach Alpha one thing. If Akira had reacted in any way, it was possible that Alpha's outfit would have been based on made-up clothing from tomorrow, but that was avoided.

Alpha keeps talking.

'Akira. I advise you, don't tell anyone that there is a connection device to the old area in that basement. You can't just look for equipment and take it out and sell it.'

"Why? It's a valuable device, isn't it? If you sell it, it'll be expensive, right?

Alpha answers strongly with a serious look.

Absolutely not.

While Akira was surprised that painful advice had returned to her simple questions, she understood that there was a corresponding reason from Alpha's attitude.

"Okay. I don't talk, I don't try to sell. But tell me why."

"Connecting equipment to the old realm is a very valuable artifact. If it's such a valuable artifact, you'll likely be asked more about where and how to get it. It is possible that Akira will be exposed as an old realm connector in the process. If Akira hadn't recognized herself as an old realm connector, she'd have decided that would be less likely to expose herself. But you have to keep it a secret more than you realize. If anyone finds out, think they won't die easy. '

Alpha taught Akira, as it were, the usefulness and dangers of the old realm connectors. Worst case scenario, Akira mourns her complexion very badly when she hears that if she lives she will be subject to human experimentation and if she dies she will be dissected with brain structure in mind.

"... To be honest, I didn't want to know. No, was it better than getting caught unconscious? No, I knew I didn't want to know!

"If you keep your mouth shut, you won't be able to show me out. I'll support you, too. Some people lie about being a connector, and you just need to be careful. '

"Why would someone throw up such lies?

"Connectors are often good information processors by their very nature. Sometimes competent hackers throw up lies like that to promote their abilities. Instead, the real thing would be silent. '

Akira exhales. And it drips as long as it wants. He remained very depressed for about ten seconds, but suddenly raised his face with momentum.

"Okay! I'm the old realm connector, so I met Alpha, and I still survive! I was lucky! That's what I decided!

Akira said that clearly to tell herself that more than anyone else. I finished saying that and completely switched my mind. I was a little forced to do it, but there was momentum to misdemonize it.

(Chuckles) Smile when Alpha sees Akira.

'Akira, it's a good thing you're back from shock, but you have a loud voice. I'm fine now, but it would have been tough if someone had asked me, wouldn't it? Be careful.'

Akira asks me back with a little tremor.

"... Oh, it was dangerous. Ho, were you sure you were okay?

'It's okay. There's no one in the audience to hear Akira. There is no such thing as a bug. I did my best to find out, so it's okay. "

Akira exhales in relief (mostly). Alpha smiles with satisfaction, knowing Akira understands the seriousness of the matter.

"Well, let's talk about this scary story, and now we'll talk about this harvest"

Alpha began explaining to Akira about this harvest.

The maid clothing woman Akira saw was what companies in the old world that were engaged in non-physical forms of staffing were displaying relaying the old area. That means that the facilities of companies in the old world are connected to the sites that are still in operation. The connection of the equipment to the living ruins will benefit the eastern people in many ways. Because it will be an important means of acquiring knowledge, technology, products and a variety of other things from the old world.

In the east, the very means of connection with the old area is bought and sold at very high prices. If you go to the governing company or hunter's office to sell it, you can sell it for a high price.

Akira also heard Alpha's explanation and understood its value. But I didn't think it would create a direct benefit for me right now.

"... I know it was a great harvest, but how exactly is it going to be in our interest? If I go to sell a connection device or a connection device location, the person I sold it to will find out I'm an old realm connector, so I guess that's impossible, huh?

"There are many other ways to connect to Akira's interests. The connection was to Lyons Tail. Some of the facilities still seem to be operating, although they no longer exist in companies in the old world. I hear Lyons Tail had their own connecting devices installed all over the place to do business. We've got the location of the connection terminal, the locations of branches everywhere. '

Akira loosens her cheeks when she talks about profits that are easy to understand.

"... I see. That's where you're going to find relics from the old world, isn't it?

'That's the thing. Naturally, the place is a relic of the old world. If any other hunters had not discovered them yet, there would still be tons of them.'

"All right! Let's go right away!

'No, you can't. Patience at least until you get a wilderness spec car. I'm anxious it's a motorcycle because it could go away, and it would be hard to bring home a ton of artifacts, wouldn't it?

"Do you keep it for the time being? Well, it's more motivating to have discernible goals. Do you want to do your best to get that means?"

Find the undiscovered ruins at the end of the line and you'll get tons of artifacts that sleep in untouched ruins. Akira continued to develop her gear in a good mood as she swelled her chest to that expectation.

Akira is taking the bus to Kuzsuhara Street Ruins. There are many other hunters aboard the bus in Akira. Some new Americans like Akira, others have obviously given a skilled atmosphere. All of them were requested by the Hunter's office.

The management of the city of Kugamayama decided to construct a front-line base to efficiently attack the back of the ruins of Kuzhara Street. First we plan to build a temporary base in the wilderness close to the outer periphery of the site, and then we plan to build a rear liaison line aimed at the back of the site.

In parallel with the construction of the base, work will also be carried out to remove debris (bristles) blocking the road to the back of the site with heavy machinery. Remove the debris from the road and you will be able to operate tanks and transport vehicles. Monsters living in the back of the ruins are very powerful, but easier to operate tanks and man-made weapons will also reduce the difficulty of eliminating them. The transport of artifacts, which are difficult to transport by manpower, is also facilitated.

If the attack in the back of the ruins continues, it will give the city huge profits. Everything is ready before then.

Akira's request is for assistance in building the front line base. The security of work places and escorts of workers are the main ones, and do not actually involve the building work of the base.

Akira and the others received a rough description of their work at a temporary base under construction. Afterwards, employees of the requested city assign jobs based on the wishes and strengths of the hunters.

Explain how to use the device after the employee handed it over to the hunters.

"Take our instructions on that terminal. The terminal combines a transmitter, and the map function of the terminal allows you to check the position of yourself and other hunters. To be careful not to shoot other hunters by mistake as monsters. And refrain from searching for artifacts just because you're in the ruins. I'm not even gonna tell you not to take home what you stumbled upon, but collecting artifacts isn't my job. I have trouble getting my sperm out that way. Remember to keep track of your location and trends here as well. Be careful what is misunderstood, such as staying in the same place for a long time. There's a number swinging behind the terminal. I'll call you at that number from here, so check it out. That's it. From the ready to the ruins, follow the navigation on the map."

Akira and Alpha laugh bitterly when they see behind the terminal.

"Sounds like an edged number."

'... right'

Behind the terminal was a tape with a number on it, which was number 14.

As Akira followed the terminal's navigation through the ruins, she arrived in front of one of the countless abandoned buildings. That's where the communication reaches the terminal. When you manipulate your terminal to accept a call request, you will hear an official voice.

"This is A2 block headquarters. Number 14. Can you hear me?

"This is number 14. I hear you."

"Control the building in front of me. Break into the interior of the building, create an internal map, and if you discover a monster, remove it. Auto mapping of terminals is enabled. Investigate every room in the building. Leaving a defeated monster unattended is likely to attract other monsters. I know it's troublesome, but I need you to get me to the entrance and exit of the building."

"What if it's hard to carry out of weight or size?

"Contact me here. Turn the dedicated collection team."

Copy that.

When Akira cuts communication and tries to get inside the building, Alpha stops her.

"Wait. The corner, so let's explore the training of the enemy. '

'Wouldn't that take a while?

'So proceed promptly and with full vigilance without taking time. If the colorless fog thickens, you won't survive without that much enemy skill, will you? My enemy abilities and intelligence-gathering equipment are reduced, so Akira will have to deal with them herself. Assuming such a situation, proceed with vigilance.'

It is only a nightmare for Akira, who is still immature, such as a situation where she has no Alpha enemies and no intelligence-gathering equipment to use. Akira blushes.

"... colorless fog? All right, point me out a lot. '

Akira squeezed her mind and broke into the abandoned building.

Explore the abandoned building sequentially from the ground floor. Some buildings have dust (dust) and dust (dust) on their floors, but others do not. Because hunters who explore this place and monsters who make it their place of residence wind up dust. Some walls were collapsed and debris scattered.

Akira moves forward carefully. Walk not to make footsteps. Walk hidden in a shield. Stopped inadvertently and listened. Quickly breaking into the room while putting up a gun. Continue to explore the abandoned buildings with cautious enemies, searching for buildings where numerous monsters roam. I get a lot of pointers from Alpha along the way and fix the incorrect behavior each time. Akira's movements grew a little sophisticated.

Akira managed to finish her exploration of the ground floor. Time and fatigue are not the same as exploring normally.

'Naturally, but don't take too long. Don't look for artifacts. They'll stab you in the nail.'

"It is also the hunter's skill to quickly and safely defeat the enemy. We'll have to continue our training and sharpen our enemy skills. Especially monsters with camouflage abilities. '

"Camouflage ability?

"I'm talking about a monster with some ability to escape the enemy. There are even monsters with optical camouflage skin and armor that integrate with the surrounding landscape or are lost in the darkness. '

'... optical camouflage, how do you look for one like that?

"Look for subtle deviations from the surrounding scenery, analyze sounds and vibrations, and much more. High-performance information-gathering equipment and enemy experts will help you find it. Unnecessary combat is avoided, and pre-emptive attacks are easier when attacking. Exploring the site is safer than carrying a firearm for nothing. You'll be able to collect artifacts."

'That's Mr. Elena's role. Elena is amazing too. "

'That's the thing. Elena, too, is suddenly incapacitated when the fog is thick without color. The functionality of the information-gathering device will drop rapidly. "

Akira remembers when she helped Elena and the others. At that time, Akira was almost (mostly) unaffected by colorless fog thanks to Alpha. The men who were attacking Elena and the others, on the contrary, were killed without being able to grasp Akira's position due to the effects of the colorless fog.

"Fog without color? That's a pain in the ass. You don't have a way of dealing with it or anything?

"If you buy information-gathering equipment that maintains high resistance to colorless fog, you can counteract it to some extent. However, they are extremely expensive, and their normal performance is significantly lower than that of information-gathering equipment at the same price. All you have to do is acquire enemy skills that don't rely on information-gathering equipment. That's why, good luck. '

Copy that. Next floor.... How many floors are here?

"Eight stories."

"... you have a long way to go"

Akira started exploring the upstairs section with such a grunt.

He then spent about three hours exploring the entire floor of the abandoned building and went out on the roof. So as I breathed in, the shooting sounded from afar. There's a hunter fighting a monster somewhere. It's just a coincidence Akira didn't run into a monster in this building.

Communication enters the terminal again.

"This is A2 block headquarters. Number 14, do you copy? Tell me what's going on over there."

"This is number 14. I just finished taking control of the building."

"Got it. Follow the navigation to the next building. It should be noted that the time it took for number 14 to take control of that building greatly exceeds the completion time assumed by this one. Something unexpected happened, such as an encounter with a powerful monster?

"I never had an encounter with a monster. I think it took a while because I proceeded with caution in all the rooms.... By your assumption, to what extent did you plan to end it?

"I'm assuming about an hour. I can't tell you not to be alarmed, but you need to hurry up a little. That's it."

"… Copy"

Akira cut off the terminal communication. Smile (cheeks) as Alpha encourages when you are slightly depressed by allegations of lack of strength.

'Never mind. Let's move on at this rate. You don't have to hurry and explore to increase the danger.'

"So what if this request is treated as a failure?

'It doesn't matter. Compared to Akira's injuries and what she may have done in the future, there are a few things (tsp). Akira's safety is paramount. If you try to rush it, you can force it to stop.'

Alpha said that clearly. Makes Akira feel better too.

'Okay. Right. Let's Go Safe'

'That's fine. But it's important to act promptly to improve enemy defense and covert technology.' Cause in that sense, it hurts. '

"... please be gentle around there"

"No, I'm going numb."

Akira and Alpha laugh jokingly at each other. Akira regained her mind and headed to the next building.

Akira then took control of several abandoned buildings. A navigator on the terminal turns Akira's destination into a temporary base. Akira returned to the temporary base and returned the loan terminal to the staff. That completes Akira's request for today.

Exhales as Akira exhales that fatigue, feeling mildly tired. I only had a few fights with monsters etc but I was pretty tired. Wearing fortified clothing has considerably reduced physical fatigue. But it still doesn't make up for mental fatigue.

'Is that the end of the day's work?... Tired. After all, I usually rely on Alpha for my enemies, so don't get tired of doing it yourself'

Alpha smiles, so let's work Akira.

'Good day. Let's get some rest and go home. Corner, so why don't we eat something here? It's the usual frozen food when you go home, isn't it?

Numerous trailers stop around the makeshift base. He deals with the employees of the Kugamayama city who work at the makeshift base and the hunters gathered here.

There are regular buses connecting the city to the temporary base, but many hunters think it's a hassle to wait until the hour and return to the city once for meals and ammunition replenishment. It meets that demand.

who sells weapons and ammunition. Who sells simple meals. There are even people who run simple lodgings in camping trailers. Around the makeshift base was showing a little buzz.

Akira also suddenly became hungry when she saw the hunters cheek up warm and soft food sold in the outdoor rather than a hard portable meal for hunters.

'Right. I'll have something to eat too. "

I compare several outdoor stores, but I don't know which stores taste good in Akira. Akira, who felt like failing to leave it to her luck to make a choice, decided to refer to the judgment of others. There are no stores with rows of long snakes, but they still decide to line up in rows of open stores with relatively long rows.

Akira confirms the sale and price as she lines up. It said 980 Orum per serving of hot sandwiches. In Akira's sense of money and economy, she's a little hesitant to pay for a meal. But I also wondered if I would stop buying it after I had lined up so far, and decided to buy it as it was.

When Akira's turn approaches, she hears the dispatch (or pick-up) of the previous customer and clerk. So I heard a voice I had heard somewhere and tried to remember who it was, but as soon as it turned out it was Akira's turn. The clerk was Cheryl.

Cheryl had a surprise look on her face for a moment, but immediately responded with a smile.

"Welcome, it will be 980 aurums per serving"

"... in one serving"

"I'm scared. If you use a card, please contact us."

Cheryl guides the reading terminal on the counter. At the top of the reading terminal, it is displayed as 980 aurum in a digital display. When Akira put a hunter's card over the reading terminal, a pip sounded and the payment was complete.

Cheryl hands Akira a one-serving hot sandwich wrap. I whisper a little closer to Akira in doing so.

"It's good to see you here."

Speaking so happily, Cheryl returned her tone to that of a customer.

"Thank you for your purchase. Sit down. We look forward to seeing you again."

Cheryl smiles at Akira like any other guest.

Akira gradually noticed that the moving store was a snail trailer.

A cuttlefish, who had a store number near Cheryl, notices Akira.

"Akira. Were you also at the ruins of Kuzsuhara Street? It was just fine. I need to talk to you for a second, so go inside. Darris! Replace the store number!

Darris's voice comes back from behind the store.

"Your break should still be early!

"There was Akira! I need to talk to Akira for a second! Take my place because it's good!

Darris comes out of the back of the store with a troublesome (almost) look on her face. Darris looked at Akira and looked a little surprised when she saw Akira's gear. I was surprised that Akira's gear had changed before.

When Daris looked at Akira's gear and decided that it seemed to be an important story to the extent that he replaced the store number, he changed the store number with Katsuragi without complaining any further.

Katsuragi takes Akira to the back of the store. Akira, Katsuragi, and Cheryl sit around the table. Cheryl also had her store number replaced by her subordinate girl. There was a hot sandwich for three on the table.

Akira and Katsuragi have a slightly puzzling look on their face. Cheryl is smiling in a good mood when she meets Akira.

Akira and Katsuragi looked at each other's attitudes and perceived that their opponents were also a little confused about Cheryl's condition.

"So what's the story, Katsuragi?

"Oh. It's not a big deal. I just want to ask if your hunter operation is going well. If we talk about the mess, you'll come and sell the relics of the old world from then on. I thought you were closed to hunter activities due to minor injuries, so I guess that doesn't mean you're here?

"I'm just focusing on crusading monsters now. I was mostly collecting relics at Kuzsuhara Street ruins, but now I'm not so close. You know how cuttlefish are?

"Well, you certainly don't have a hunter going to the ruins of Kuzsuhara Street right now to collect artifacts. Apparently, the raid in the example changed the distribution of monsters a lot. The monsters in the outer periphery of the ruins have also become quite strong. It would no longer fit for the value of the relics left in the outer periphery. Instead, it seems that the entire monster of the ruins was largely deducted in the example raid. If you're after relics in the back of the ruins, I guess now's your chance. I'm guessing that's why the city's operations are paying a fortune to build up to the front-line base to promote the collection of artifacts in the back of the ruins."

"It's kind of hard for me to go to other sites to collect artifacts because of the means of movement. My hunter rank means I can't borrow a wilderness car."

Katsuragi checks Akira's gear again. Reinforced Clothes. AAH Assault Gun and CWH Object Assault Gun. And information-gathering equipment. I don't think Akira's gear belongs to hunters who have trouble getting around.

"... you have a pretty good set of gear. Doesn't that look like Hunter's gear like the renter's refusal to rent out a vehicle with hunter operating specifications?

"My Hunter Rank hasn't risen significantly because I'm selling artifacts to the Scallops. The fortified clothes are the ones I bought at that price, and the information-gathering equipment Elena gave me away for a cheap price. I put money in my gear, so I don't have any extra money. I need to increase my hunter rank and get a discount on car rental fees. He promises to sell his artifacts to the snails, so he's up the Hunter Rank at the request of the Crusaders. I don't care if people complain about it."

"Is that what you mean? Well, then there's no choice."

"Wait for a while. It's nothing. It's not like I'm gonna be in a difficult business because I'm not bringing in artifacts, is it?

"Sort of."

What Katsuragi most wanted to know was if Akira hadn't cut Cheryl out and sold the artifacts elsewhere. I was reassured for now that the forward investment was not wasted.

Akira shifts her gaze to Cheryl. Cheryl smiled back.

"So, why is Cheryl in a place like this?

"I manage the personnel I loaned to Mr. Katsuragi's store. That and Mr. Katsuragi are working with me on a simple business. We made that hot sandwich once too. Thanks to Akira for this too. Thank you. Sit down."

Cuttlefish add supplement.

"It means I'm doing a lot of things, too, as part of my deal with you. I'm offering Cheryl and the others the means to make some money. Easy baggage and our help."

That's what Katsuragi said, pointing to the children carrying ammunition and other items for sale. They are all children of Cheryl's inmate party.

"I also mediate the purchase of scrap iron, but I'm sure I can make more money than that. If you want more of these guys' treatment, you know what I mean?

"I know. He said if we got the artifact, we'd go sell it properly."

"I hope so, huh?

Finished a hot sandwich while the cuttlefish talked.

"... that's not enough. Cheryl. Another one."

"Okay. What about Akira?

"Contribute to sales, too. Even if you say you don't have any money, you'll have some change to that extent."

Akira was also finishing her hot sandwich. I thought it was a little short so I decided to ask for an extra one. When Akira handed Cheryl her hunter's card and asked her to add it, Cheryl took it and left to pick up the accounting and extra minutes.

While Cheryl is out of her seat, the cuttlefish asks Akira suspiciously.

"... Hey Akira. Did you do something to him?

Akira shakes her head to the side.

"When I realized it was happening.... I knew it was weird, right?

"You're different from the first time I saw you. Actually, don't believe me if they tell me I've been replaced by twins. Well, as a business partner, it's better now. Love for customers is also good. I'm not retarded either. Cheryl also mentioned the sale of hot sandwiches, which actually sell well"

"Isn't that a snail shop?

"No, I'm going to be a specialty. I am not willing to put my hands on the food and beverage industry. I helped arrange it, but that's Cheryl's shop."

"Are you all right?

"Hmm? I did the purchase of the ingredients. Cheryl and the help child were bathed and thoroughly washed. The clothes are cheap, but I have a clean one. I also use disposable gloves for food preparation, and cooking is simple and doing so is about heating and sauce coating. You'll be fine."

Akira asked if Katsuragi would be okay if there was a problem at Cheryl's store, thinking she was going to compensate herself or end it, and to ask her if that problem could occur. I didn't ask you about any hygiene issues. But I decided that if I was going to get that level of response, I wouldn't have a problem with it, so I stopped asking back in detail.

Cheryl returns with an extra hot sandwich. Akira looks at the hot sandwiches she receives again. The hot sandwich is rich in sauce and gravy, and the pinched bread is sucked away so that you don't miss it. Thick-cut meat is also good for eating. But the amount is subtly low. But not enough to complain about the quantity.

Hot sandwiches tasted delicious if asked how delicious (first) they were. But it would be subtle if asked if I would serve and eat about 1,000 aurums in my normal life. Hot sandwich prices are definitely wilderness fare.

However, the hunters who are being requested in connection with the construction of the temporary base do not care about the amount of change. Those who feel a little short and ask for additional money will not spare an extra share. The quantity and price of hot sandwiches will be adjusted appropriately according to the demand for this occasion.

Akira asks Cheryl somehow.

"Was it the snail that set the price for this hot sandwich?

"No, I made up my mind.... Could it be that you didn't mind?

Akira shakes her neck sideways against Cheryl, who has asked a little anxiously.

"No, it's delicious enough, and if it's in the wilderness, isn't the price something like this?

"I'm glad you like it. Relieved."

Cheryl smiles safely. The snail giggles and adds.

"Well, the so-called wilderness fee is the one. Various expenses are incurred to transport and sell to dangerous wilderness. Please accept."

"Did the cuttlefish teach Cheryl a lot about that hand?

"No, I helped arrange the ingredients and clothes, and you didn't give me any guidance around it. I just did what Cheryl asked me to do.... Don't get me wrong, huh? You didn't think I'd push Akira to blame if I failed, did you? Is that true?

I excused myself for not even being asked, as if the cuttlefish were joking, or (there is) something dark behind them. Akira turns a slightly impressed look at Cheryl without paying attention to that cuttlefish attitude.

"... well. Cheryl is amazing."

Cheryl smiled with a slight but seemingly happy smile.

"Thank you. I'll sit down. But this is also with the help of Akira and Katsuragi."

Akira and Katsuragi face each other. I can't talk about cuttlefish or anything, but I kind of understood what I was trying to say. Katsuragi was asking Akira if she had really done anything to Cheryl.

I haven't really done anything. Akira once sent such a gaze to the snail. Whether it was passed on or not was a delicate point.