Rebuild World

As Akira and Katsuya remained in the hall and remained on guard, Mimata and the others repeatedly came back to explore the surrounding area several times.

Raina tried to hang it from the main office via a relay to stop Mimata and the others. But HQ did not take it seriously (decently) as a discretion in the field, and Defense Point 14 is of low importance and is not the kind of place HQ would give directions and supervise.

After a while, Katsuya and the others realized that Mimata's purpose was not just to breathe.

Next to those who go out to collect artifacts of their own free will, we keep our guards shut. Rayna continued to be dissatisfied with the situation.

"Katsuya, why don't we explore the surroundings, too?

"No."

Rayna's expression was unsatisfactorily distorted (boiled) in response to a light reply that did not even show room for stray consideration. They are instructed by their team leader, Katsuya, so they are obliged to follow their instructions as part of the team. I know that, but my temper and frustration devours Rayna.

"Why not? Why do we have to put up with this?"

"I know how you feel, but be patient with me. We've decided to act as safely as possible for all five of us. Plus five of the eight, plus seven of them, won't be silent on boulders (just like that) either if they're gone on their own from the defensive point. There's been a complaint against Drancam, and we'll be punished together. So no."

Rayna couldn't go back to Katsuya's argument, but in that argument, she couldn't quench the grievances she had hoarded, and she had a silent, dissatisfied face. Continue to stare at that Raina even more staring into the other person's eyes with the look of Katsuya's affection floating in seriousness.

"Besides, I don't want Rayna to imitate the same nasty people."

Raina lost momentum slightly when she was stuck by Katsuya, breaking her disgruntled look and showing a slightly embarrassing illumination.

Rayna used to eat and hang without acknowledging Katsuya's strength. But when he heard that the Katsuya and the others had succeeded in destroying the bulimic crocodiles themselves, he joined Katsuya's team in the name of ascertaining their strength. At that point, I was still skeptical of Katsuya's strength, but when we started together, I recognized that strength straight away. And I began to have a pale fondness for Katsuya.

Rayna joined Siori later this time, saying she couldn't, where she was originally a team of three: Katsuya, Yumina and Iri. Katsuya embraced it with pleasure.

Now Siori gently embarrasses Raina.

"Ma'am. Please don't let excess Katsuya get in trouble. I can't agree with you either. Both I and Lady Katsuya are showing the lady who she is. I hope you understand."

"Wow, I get it..."

Raina is also weak when Ciori tells her. Siori is Raina's companion. I've been with him for a long time, and he's trustworthy. And as a condition for Rayna to leave her parents' house and keep the hunter running, the escort also accompanies her all the time. Rayna lost even more momentum and gave up eating any more.

Siori keeps talking.

"As I said earlier, please do not inadvertently increase your chances of contact with others. Apart from monsters, there are many other objects to be wary of. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee absolute safety beyond the fact that I am the only one accompanying your daughter. Also refrain from talking to hunters who are not affiliated with Drancam. The lady's temperament could be a source of uselessness. Also..."

When Raina feels signs of a prolonged sermon, she tries to stop it by pinching her mouth.

"Okay. All right. But, you know, not a little overprotective?

"Ma'am. As I have said for a long time, this is a wilderness. It's a very dangerous place that's fundamentally different from the inside of the fence. Please understand that the perception is fatally sweet at a time when you think of my behavior as overprotective."

There are individual differences in what humans living in the east call the wilderness. But basically everything outside the city is wilderness. The wasteland, the wilderness, the desert, the sea, the mountains, the sky, and the ruins are all called wilderness in bulk and are regarded as similar danger zones. Some of those who spend their lives inside the city walls call all the outside of the walls wilderness as areas outside the walls, even if that's the subdivision of the city.

Whatever the degree of difference, a place that hangs away from the natural safety standards that you unconsciously build up in your daily life. Whether the opponent is a person or a monster, a danger zone where the forces of killing each other say things. That's the wilderness.

Rayna knows she's in the wilderness herself. But the perception is sweet and the sensation hasn't kept up with the wilderness.

That Siori is attached to the escort. That collective action with relatively well-informed and commonsense people like Katsuya and others is fundamental. They were increasing Rayna's safety while at the same time distancing the opportunity to correctly perceive the danger.

Siori knows that, too. But for that reason, I can't risk exposing Raina. I had no choice but to lengthen the sermon and encourage understanding.

Even though Raina is a little fed up with Siori's sermon, she doesn't imitate it as if she had eclampsia and disputed it. I was even glad that I was taking myself seriously. But at the same time, I thought it would be over without a thing, and I was making him rush.

Raina kept the hunter running with Siori always. Even (only) young hunters are insulted, and with the protection of the powerful. Rayna's rating at Drancam is low. Still, the Hunter Rank has risen well. Keep your strength unacknowledged by Rayna herself over anyone else.

The Katsuya and the others crusaded the bulimic crocodiles to have some recognition of their strength. There are also fewer hunters in Drancam who insult the Katsuya and the others because they are children. Not as powerful as a bulimic crocodile, but Yarata sasori is also quite a powerful monster. If you join the crusade of that flock and achieve enough results, will you be recognized by both yourself? That's what Raina had in mind.

The Katsuya and the others had been dispatched by Drankam to this operation as a successful team for a runaway crocodile crusade. With that in mind, HQ initially planned to place the Katsuya and the others on the crusade team. But when most of the people on the scene found out that Katsuya and the others were children, they quickly changed their placement to a defense team. Rayna felt sorry for it and was angry at the circumstances that made us feel less comfortable.

Even the defense team has the potential to have a fight. That's why we're deploying hunters. I'm sure there will be an opportunity. Rayna was suppressing dissatisfaction and impatience by thinking so. But the assigned Defense Point 14 was very secure.

(... It's been a long time.) Because I don't think anything will happen if they stay here to leave this place. Even HQ thinks so, so I rarely give them instructions to stay here.... will it end without any results like this?

Raina was beginning to expect something to happen. Safety is above all else important in the wilderness. I was in such a hurry to forget the basics and neglect them.

At that time, communications entered from the relay installed in the hall.

This is Zero Fourteen, come in.

Everyone gathers on the side of the relay (buckwheat) and the nearest Mimata answers.

This is Defense Point 14.

"Is there anything unusual?

"No problem. It's peaceful."

"... you're number 147, aren't you? You seemed to be a little out of your possession from earlier, but you really didn't have anything?

"I just went to the bathroom with him. Going alone would be dangerous, and there would be no choice but to make a difference in the timing of urination. Don't be so tough."

Mimata and the others left the premises too often, so the headquarters also filed complaints against the boulders (just as well). That's what they all thought. Mimata also thought it was time to cut it up while properly misdemonizing (sesame seeds). But the anticipation is overturned.

"I don't care about that. You didn't run into Yarata Sasori while you were on the move? Or did you feel any sign of it?

"No, that didn't happen. Is something wrong?

"Defense post 15 was attacked by a flock of Yarata sasoris. The repelling itself was done safely with no injuries, but the direction it has been raiding is problematic. Looks like they've attacked us from a place we've already determined to be under control. There may have been a leak in the blockade of the route simply because of a lack of investigation by the exploration team, but it is possible that Yarata Sasori has allowed another new passage to open. Break down brittle walls, drill holes, and widen rubble gaps."

"You mean be on guard because you could get attacked here, too?

"No. Have the neighborhood reexamined. Get a few people out of there and see if there's any change from the condition we had when we built the basement map. If a new route is discovered, we'll send in an exploration or crusade team."

If a new route leads to an uninvestigated location, there may still be a large number of untouched artifacts ahead.

After Mimata laughs face-to-face with her buddies, she replies in a prestigious manner.

"Got it. We'll look into it. I'm leaving straight away."

"No. Don't you guys go. Keep your mouth shut and guard the defense point there. The investigation will be there anyway, going to collect the artifacts."

"... That's not true"

"Fine, you guys, don't move from there"

Mimata tongued dissatisfied with HQ's push. Rayna laughs joyfully when she sees how it goes.

"It feels good."

Respond to HQ so Mimata can make a fool of herself while watching Raina and the others.

"Hmm. Then who are we going to let go to investigate? All that's left is the kid and the babysitter, huh?

Katsuya, Iri, and Raina spot Mimata. Yumina also has a slightly dissatisfied look on her face. Cioli stands silently by Raina's side (by her side). Akira looked like she didn't care.

Staff at headquarters respond.

"Number 27 go. Pick the right one, including number 27, or three. Just number 27."

Neither Mimata nor Katsuya have any numbers other than their own, so they look at each other because they don't know who number 27 is.

"Number 27. Got it."

Everyone's attention is drawn primarily to the voice, number 27, which was Akira.

'Akira. I can take two more, but you want to take someone?

'No, I'm going alone. I'm sorry for the rubbing. "

'So is that. Nevertheless, I've included a corner (because) of conditions that reduce solo behavior because it's dangerous to be alone, but it's just wasted. "

'Absolutely. We'll have to think about some more terms when we have the next one.'

Akira grabs the rucksack and leaves Defense Point 14. The others followed Akira with their eyes half-hearted. Various gazes were directed at Akira, including surprises and confusion, but Akira ignored those gazes and disappeared outside the square.

Mimata returns to me and asks back to HQ in surprise.

"Why that kid? Isn't that some kind of mistake? Don't you get me wrong with the others?

"There's no mistake at 27."

Headquarters categorically denied Mimata's doubts. Hear that. Now Katsuya asks.

"Why did you choose number 27? If you've just chosen the right people, I'd like to select them here."

Setting a precedent for the work to proceed with personnel appropriately selected by the headquarters may result in rubbing (also) incidents in future work. Katsuya thought so and urged HQ to rethink strongly as the leader of the team.

But HQ denies it, too.

"No problem. It's a choice considering the history of the 27th. You can pick the other two if you want."

A shock ran on Katsuya. Again. The thought was on my face. Staff on the headquarters side were probably the one who lightly repositioned themselves on the ground floor. The man makes a statement like he recognized Akira's prowess, which is supposed to be the same young hunter. Just like when I first met Akira.

Now Siori asks.

"What is the history of war? Master Katsuya and his three have successfully crusaded the bulimic crocodiles. If the selection is based on the history of the war, it would be better for the three katsuya-sama in terms of number?

"Katsuya? Oh, you're the leader of that drancam team over there. Except for the crusade of bulimic crocodiles and the crusade of yalatasasori. Battle situations are also different. Based on our war history, which is appropriate to our current situation, we just decided that number 27 was appropriate. Don't stick around all the time. Is it Drancam's policy to give a mouthful to the judgment above?

Drancam had used the legend of a large prison party to send a large number of young hunters, including the Katsuya and others, into the operation. In fact, this official did not have a very good impression on Drancam because of the many people who became anxious about their abilities.

Sometimes the question of doubting the judgment of the headquarters side was repeated twice by the person belonging to that Drunkham, and the staff member, who was slightly in a bad mood, had replied with a slight sting.

The staff's attitude made those who heard it imagine Akira's strength. But Mimata is not convinced by it.

"What kind of war history does that kid have?

"We have successfully rescued the hunters who raided a flock of Yarata sasoris and made a rescue request from an occupied building. In addition, they have destroyed at least 60 Yarata sarcophagus that have been hunting hunters inside the building and after escape. These are carried out on the 27th alone. Underground environments have many similarities with those in narrow buildings. So I already have experience engaging with a flock of Yarata sasoris. Enough judgment material. By comparison, someone over there just said," You shot a big crocodile from a distance. You can't compare your history. "

Mimata makes it easy to understand how everyone on the spot feels when they hear the explanation.

"... are you kidding me?

"Hunter's office listings. I'm only certain it's not information for you. You don't have to convince me. You keep a good guard there. That's it."

That's all HQ said and cut off communication. The shock was strong, and Mimata and Katsuya looked at each other temporarily with surprise.

The earlier shock slowly slips out of Rayna's head. But the shock left Rayna's interest in Akira biased even after she pulled it off.

Rayna somehow but Katsuya felt like she had something against Akira. Ever since I heard Akira's history of war, I had begun to strongly believe that my predictions were correct on that basis.

Katsuya who acknowledges her strength. Akira whose katsuya burns a confrontational mind. Wouldn't you get something if you followed that Akira? An opportunity, an opportunity, something that will enable you to be proud of your strengths.

That's what Raina thought. To the point of lightening the most important safety in the wilderness. So much so that I want danger from myself.

"... we still have two frames left, don't we?

Siori unwittingly raises her voice, having guessed the meaning of Raina's question.

"Lady!?

"I'm going after him. Get ready."

Rayna chose. Whether it is a cheap choice or a decision you are prepared for, the outcome of your choice must be borne. Keep that awareness thin.

Even (just) maze underground streets are more prone to stray by blocking paths due to collapse, etc. Akira can view maps created by the search team via the lending terminal, and can also check the current location by working with relays and the like. But there's no such thing as an exploration team that creates that map. The map that was created is a crystal of the Exploration Team's hard work. It is also very helpful for HQ to consider the placement of defense points, etc. assuming monster invasion routes based on the shape of the underground area.

But if Yarata Sasori puts a hole in the wall and creates a new path of invasion, the safety of the once controlled area at the corner (because of it) will also be ruined. Now it is still at that stage of possibility, but that alone is more dangerous. Akira will now investigate the area.

When it comes to surveys, you can't just walk around the basement. Once Akira stopped some distance from Defense Point 14, she began consultations with Alpha on immediate guidelines for action.

'What shall I do? Do you want to go for Defense Point 15?

'What's the reason?

"If there are survivors in Yarata Sasori who attacked Defense Point 15, there may be individuals who have returned the way they came. If the individual was injured, it could be marked with blood or adhesion to the floor. I guess later......, when you can't deal with a bunch of Yarata sasoris, because if you're closer to Defense Point 15, you can escape in that way? We've repelled Yarata Sasori without any casualties. It could be safer than Defense Point 14."

'That's a good decision. Especially for the last reason. "

I see Alpha answered with a good smile and Akira gets anxious.

"Do you think defense point 14 is dangerous for Alpha, too?

"The air is relaxed, and the personnel has been internally divided. It is unclear how far we can actually respond to a real (decent) attack. It's better to have a proven track record of repelling. '

'That's right......'

As far as internal divisions are concerned, I do not deserve to say this to a human being who has moved on to become a third force. But Akira was squeamish when she found out. I won't even try to help each other out, but to the extent that we don't pull each other's legs, to the extent that we don't get shot from behind, I'm willing to help Akira as well. I don't even want to worry about deliberate stray bullets during my engagement with monsters.

'Shall we go? Let's go without my support while we train.'

"Training at times like this."

'This is the time. Of course (of course), my opponent will be behind it. And my training.'

"Alpha's?

Somehow, Akira didn't think Alpha needed training like she did. Surprisingly, Alpha laughs and tells Akira not to listen.

'That's right. How far can I support Akira with my current Akira gear? Trial and error of its confirmation and support efficiency increase. That's my training. As a matter of fact, I'm losing a lot of power right now.'

Akira froze. And when it defrosts from stiffness, it starts to panic easily. I was desperate to contain the wolf, but I couldn't completely contain it.

"What do you mean?

"Explain the details for a long time, so I'll explain the cause briefly. First of all, I can't perform as much of an enemy capability in the basement of the ruins of Kuzhara Street as I do on the ground. And some of the architectural materials and functions of the site are of a nature that reduces the ability to fight. This place fills both of them."

'... so, specifically, to what extent is it declining?

'Don't tell me that. Compared to Akira and the hunters there, my ability to fight is far better. It's high on the wrong digits. At a time when Akira is being compared, the accuracy and range of the opponent are significantly reduced.'

Akira interpreted the meaning of secrecy as meaning that it was better not to know. And I remember the fear I hadn't felt in a long time. It's an unknown ruin, frightened by a monster who might be at the end of a bend, but feels like eating up his teeth and moving on.

'I'm fine. I'm in charge. Let's go.'

I can't keep running hunters because I can't seem to move on with my legs. Akira tried to walk out ready.

"Akira. I'm sorry to water you for your readiness, but you're a visitor?

Alpha points behind Akira. Akira did so with a little surprise, but decided from Alpha's attitude that she was not the enemy, and turned around slowly without putting up a gun. And in a different way, I see a face that looks suspicious.

"Those guys..."

There was a look at Raina and Siori coming this way.

It was almost at the same time that Raina and the others confirmed Akira's appearance and Akira turned towards Raina and the others.

But technically Akira was slightly quicker. Siori realizes it and increases her guard against Akira.

Behind your back, definitely out of sight. It's not even a distance to hear footsteps or anything. Even if I noticed from the reaction of the information-gathering device, I don't think it holds that high performance information-gathering device. Despite this, Akira, who turned around, turned her gaze so that she knew exactly where she was. I didn't think that was a coincidence with Siori.

Some leading hunters operating at the eastern end of the east, in an area known as the front line, perceive with precision the gaze and signs of someone who is clearly in an out-of-concept position by something unexplained. If Akira is the owner of one of his own kind, or one of his geniuses, it is very dangerous to turn to the enemy. Ciori, who decided so, urges Raina to reconsider.

"... lady. Can't we just go back now?

"I don't like it. Besides, I'm not suspicious enough to go back to the moment Akira finds me. What would you do if you were mistaken for planning an ambush?"

"We have no reason to ambush him. I think I can solve enough of the misunderstandings."

"Looks like Akira's waiting, too, and we'll hurry."

Raina rushed ahead, and Siori, who gave up persuasion, continued later.

If we hurry away from this scene and roll Raina and the others, we'll have less seeds for rubbing. Akira thought so and revoked it straight away. Moves quickly enough to shake off Rainas while Alpha's ability to fight foes falls through rubble and other ruins that also have pseudomorphic Yaratasori nests. Akira also hesitated about the boulder.

And once I waited, I had no choice but to keep waiting for Raina and the others to arrive. And arriving, Raina, asks in a somewhat unfavorable manner.

"Is something wrong?

Rayna answers with a serious look.

"We're here to explore, too."

"Right. I'll check over there, ask for somewhere else."

"We're coming with you."

Akira's awkward interpersonal experience didn't tell me until I dared to refuse to accompany her, but whether she didn't or was ignored after she passed it on. So now I sent Siori an accusatory gaze.

"... lady. The other side doesn't feel comfortable with our company. I thought it would be better if I turned back."

Raina makes her expression all at once. But after he tried to bite and kill something, he exhaled gently to keep his expression calm. At least I made that effort. Yelling at Akira here is creepy (first) on the boulder. It was clear that that decision had painstakingly suppressed its starting point.

Attempt to continue negotiations on the companion as Raina tries to calm down.

"... we're coming with you. I'm helpful.... I have a horn and a siori that helps."

"Wouldn't she be the only one, then?

"Without me, Siori will go home."

"Then why don't you and I go home together?

"We're coming with you."

"I don't like it. Go home."

Akira, once so strongly proclaimed, turned her back on the Rainas. And treat Raina and the others as the ones who aren't there to go down the underground. After progressing temporarily (Bulb) as he remained vigilant in the basement, he was still concerned and checked behind him, and Rayna and the others were following him as expected. Besides, he was in close proximity to his fellow travelers.

When Akira confronts Raina and the others again, she exhales once and then makes a sound close to him.

"... is that it? Do I have to stick my gun that way and threaten to go home?

Siori answers with a serious look.

"In that case, we will do everything we can to resist. We do not recommend this as it will cause unnecessary damage to each other. Please reconsider."

Siori's eyes are serious in themselves. I feel a strong willingness to protect Raina even in exchange for my life.

Akira also remembers to praise the will itself. However, I also think that it will not be exerted in this situation, so I turn my gaze to Siori, which reinforces him a little bit.

"If that's all you have to say, take her home. That's what we're talking about, right?

"I (I) respect your daughter's will in an acceptable manner. Disregard for the will of the lady is limited to appropriate circumstances."

Akira exhales again, holding her head gently in trouble.

"Alpha. Can you handle this?

'I have no choice. Let's not give up here and care poorly.'

"Why do you have to take the maker to explore?"

'Cause if you try to do what you can, things will get worse.'

"... yes, I do."

"It will be about a shield or a decoy, and if I get hurt, I will go home on my own. Change your mind if you think so. You really can't poke a gun at me and threaten me, can you?

'... right'

Akira gave up and resumed her investigation of the underground.

Ignore the Rainas behind you and go for Defense Point 15 with your surroundings in mind. Explore ambient reactions with information-gathering equipment and check the presence of monsters. Even if there was no reaction, walk carefully without distraction, recalling when you were previously surrounded by a herd of yarata sawdust.

Alpha is supposed to teach it once it's missed. However, when I think that the rubble on the side (buckwheat) may actually be a Yarata sarcophagus, I am really cautious and a little wary. Akira's travel speed had slowed considerably because of it.

"Alpha. Speaking of which, it's my information-gathering device setup, is that all right with the current setup?

"I do."

"... I do."

"The optimal values of the settings vary depending on the surrounding environment, and the details of working with the gun's aimer will vary. If you have a large number of specific monsters that are difficult to find, you also need to set them to be easy to discover. Setting the scope is also important. If the range narrows, they may be discovered first by monsters out of range. If you widen the range, your opponent's accuracy may drop and receive a simulated monster ambush. We need to carefully adjust the settings after adding a variety of elements like that. '

'I mean, you don't think I can do it right now. Alpha. Set it up instead.'

'Copy that. Yes. I changed it. But eventually, you'll be able to set it up yourself. "

Changes in the settings of the information collection device dramatically increase the accuracy of the information collection. As a result, the display content of the transmission display equipped by Akira changed dramatically.

Rayna and the others behind Akira's reaction became clearer and the blurry 3D view of the area was updated. Differences in topographic information from the current topographic information when the search team created the underground map were added with accuracy to identify the location of fragments of collapsed debris. The distance at which the end of the shield, such as the corner of the aisle, could be recognized by echo positioning, was also extended.

Akira is surprised by the extra difference.

'You're very different. If I hadn't listened, would you have stayed in that setting all the time?

"Is the current setting correct? Do we need to change that? It's part of your training to realize that, right?

Akira is slightly depressed.

'… I will refine'

"Good luck."

Alpha was smiling as usual.