Rebuild World

Akira is taking a bath in the house to take the fatigue of the day.

"... you had a lot going on today. That's all I struggled with. I would like to think that the income and expenditure are in black on boulders (that's right).... You're gonna be okay, right?

To Akira, who has sent a gaze for consent, she returns a smile (cheeky) like the alpha she is bathing with incites anxiety.

I don't know.

"Tell me it's all right there."

"I don't care if Rayna asks me to guarantee her actions. Besides, it was Akira and the others who left the sale of the artifacts they got, including the automated dolls they destroyed, wasn't it? I can't help but smell the area."

"No, you can't even take a broken automatic doll to the snail. I don't even feel like buying cuttlefish for boulders. And I thought the Rainas, who had the original story of the sale, were going to sell it more expensively."

'I'm not blaming Akira for anything. It bothers me to ask you that you're okay. That's all. "

I know, but...

Akira exhales gently, then squeezes her expression slightly as she switches her mind and continues to tell herself.

"It's okay. It's okay. Siori also said that if something happened, she would replace it. I mean, I should have thought it would sell at a high price. It doesn't make a deficit. It's okay."

'Well, in the worst case scenario, let's go complain to Raina and the others with the new gear'

"Right.... Gear."

Akira, who changed her mind once, once again comes up with a subtle look.

'What's wrong with you?

"... no, it's nothing"

Akira, who also lost a lot of gear, decided to procure gear at the Sizka store as much as she could buy on her handheld budget first. First of all, I prioritized the gun and ordered three new SSB composite guns incorporating modified parts, but Sizka's face remained behind Akira's brain at that time.

If you ask me anything, I'll reopen it. Akira thought so, but Sizka took the order without asking anything. But in addition to mild surprises and deafness, there was an indescribable smile (cheeks) that I could even feel tenderness and objectivity.

Have you broken it yet? I thought they would say about that, but Akira had a strange nervousness for Sizka, who had waved another light chat without touching her at all.

"... they didn't say anything. That should have been okay. Yeah."

"I don't know if Sizka remembered the subtle sentiments that could not be compensated for because, as a merchant, sales would go up, one after the other, she broke the hard purchased expensive products that were out of the price range of the store's main products and sprung up against the hunters who were plainly putting in new orders."

"Don't stir up anxiety if you don't understand!

'Cause I care halfway through it. Break it up. If you care about your gear and get hurt badly, you'll end up falling?

"Yes, but..."

"I lost my gear, but I was safe in person. That's fine. I'm sure it contributes to the sales of Sizka's stores, and Akira is not breaking it. So no matter what Sizka thinks, whether she's unhappy with the merchandise it sells handily or worried about falling back into a situation she had to deal with handily, Akira doesn't have to worry about that. First of all, isn't it now?

…… Right. "

Did I want to be worried about Sizka? Akira asked herself that and smiled bitterly. You want it for yourself in a way, and you're on your way to the dead end. The hope is too deep. I know about that. I don't bitterly distort (boil) my face to make myself say so, and look for another topic to change my mind.

"... Speaking of which, what was that white card after all?

'That's like a sales verification card. It's also a physical authentication key for contacting an automated doll named Olivia. The old realm connector will be able to communicate directly with that automatic doll if the old realm connector is used, even if it is not. Maybe he left it for business purposes.'

Akira unexpectedly sees Alpha.

"Alpha. You knew what that was?

"Yes."

"... why didn't you tell me then?

"Akira can't pretend she doesn't know, can she?

Alpha was laughing as a matter of course. Sure, but Akira remembered something she didn't interpret.

"Is that actually something really worth it?

"To what extent do you see value in being able to be contacted in a relatively friendly state to the existence of the old world? Depends on how you think about it."

"I feel it's worth a lot.... I thought it wasn't worth a lot to you, but was it a failure?

'The other way around. Let go of that one immediately and you're right. In order to utilize that card, you will need at least the knowledge associated with the means of connecting to the old area. If Akira sticks to that card badly, I suspect she has the means and knowledge to do so. That's why I didn't tell you. Like I said, you can't pretend you don't know Akira, can you?

"... I don't think I can"

When I heard the name of Lyons Tail, I was upset, and Siori noticed it. Understanding its value, I wasn't sure I could give it away lightly without sticking to the card.

'Isn't that right? For once, stop worrying weirdly because you think you've been deceived. Think of it as more of a push. If you take care of it, you could be suspicious.'

"Right. I'm sorry I got locked up, too."

He could be imprisoned in the hunter's office just because he suspects he's an old realm connector. Even if that's suspicion from completely irrelevant information than Akira really is an old realm connector, you can never get caught. Akira cut off her untrained work on the card.

"Akira doesn't have Cologne in the first place, so we can't hire Olivia to help. That's the least I can do is pay for Cologne, millionaires, that sort of thing. '

"You (more) too. That's a story on the clouds. Wasn't there a connection from the beginning?...... yeah? But somehow, Siori seemed to have some idea of the value of the card. Is that what you're telling me?

'Well, you're wearing made-up clothes and calling yourself a lady about Rayna, so maybe you have some telling. No wonder you have a certain degree of certainty about the value of the card.'

"Sure.... If you ask me, what are the Rainas? It doesn't look like the rich inside the walls are running hunters with entertainment..."

Akira imagined Rayna and the others' qualities a little while soaking them in the water. But I couldn't think of anything like this, and the question eventually dissolved in the water.

The next day. Four people, Togami, Shikarabe, Raina and Siori, were gathered in one of the luxury hotel rooms for hunters in the lower section of the city of Kugamayama.

Togami puts a bunch of 1,000,000 aurum bills in front of Sikarabe. Shikarabe dances to it's nostalgia. When I see it, Togami laughs invincibly and happily.

"Thirty million aurum. I got him to take it."

"Sure, I received"

Seeing Shikarabe laughing in a good mood at any rate, Togami had a strong sense of accomplishment. Look at that. Raina is making me wonder.

"Togami. Now, what was it?

"Nothing. Never mind."

Sikarabe turns her expression back to something serious with care.

"Togami, your training is over today. I'm going to start right here."

"From now on? No, we must have gathered here for yesterday's consideration of the distribution of earnings and the means of selling relics, right?

"That's the last exercise. Hunter's ability to negotiate the conclusion of distributional negotiations for results, which is the tightening of hunter operations, is also an important skill for hunters. Half in the field. Togami, this time you took Akira's hand. I asked for the help of a shallow hunter of character, and the arrangements for the prior distribution of remuneration remained inadequate. Don't you ever think that you'll give away what you've earned by risking your life to someone you've tamed? Think you'll be greedy enough to ask for your share."

Shiori continues with a serious look following the awesome Shikarabe.

"Ma'am. This is also a lady's training. Me and Shikarabe will stand by Akira's side and take away the ladies' achievements in negotiations. Lady, work with Master Togami to prevent it."

"I'll tell you what, assuming the worst, consider fighting Akira as well. And definitely avoid that. How can you blackmail someone who has no chance of winning? It's important too."

"Dear Akira has asked me to pay the expenses promptly. Guns, motorcycles, vehicles, fortified clothing, ammunition and restorative drugs. The cost of repairs in the short term is significant. Some have to be re-bought in the first place. The total amount of that expense will be about one billion aurum. Spending time selling artifacts makes it impossible to pay promptly."

"Think carefully and decide if you want to borrow money for the artifact to be sold and pay first, explain it and have it wait for payment. Carefully determine how far Hunter of Short-circuit Thoughts will wait without hesitation to kill"

"Rewards should also not be spoken of as cheaply equal, etc. Everyone puts a high price on their lives. You have to secure profits from opponents who fight but have no chance of winning, from those who don't make sense to you, without fighting. If you are unnecessarily in a bad mood, unnecessary combat will occur."

"Some hands ask for mediation via the hunter's office, but naturally the cost is high. Their grudges don't disappear either. Not the best hand. But sometimes it's necessary."

"Think fully about that intermediary and the possibility of wasting it. That does not guarantee safety. Beware."

"Okay, let's get started"

"Let's get started"

Sikarabe and Siori are motivated enough to be tempted. Togami and Raina looked at each other with a cramped smile.

Separate hunter operations after distributing the results. Togami and Raina worked their way through that last process on their own. And I understood very well why Hunter hired a negotiator and the existential significance of Drancam.

The reason for Drunkham's initial establishment was to secure the work of fellow hunters who retired due to injuries, etc. Because even suspicious hunters could reassure themselves comparatively to ask for that troublesome and credible job. The way the organization is now changing, Drancam, but it makes no difference that we are still representing that troublesome task.

Togami and Raina continued to get tough allegations from Shikarabe and Shiori and became exhausted, but gradually negotiated when the sun went down. And then Akira screamed unexpectedly when she was told that she thought the compensation distribution was good in equal portions, except for expenses, and that she was not so hasty in paying the expenses either, which meant that this negotiation was really training and, in a way, hard work.

Urban managed headquarters building within the walls of Kugamayama city. Executives involved in management were gathered in the large conference room.

On the occasion of that meeting, Yanagi Sawa had a very grumpy face.

"What do you mean, stop extending the rear line of contact?

Anger seeps out of the thin face of Yanagi Sawa's emotions into the room, and agitation runs to the other executives. The temporary base of the Kuzsuhara Street site, and the rear liaison line, which continues to be extended towards the depths of the site, are under the jurisdiction of Yanagi Sawa. Instead of pinching his mouth there, he gives instructions to interfere. It's the same as selling fights to Yanagi Sawa. I'm sorry for the burns (burns) if the executives of a regional city face each other and face the blade on a person who is also connected to Tong Qi Lian.

Executives close to the center of the city try to make Yanagi Sawa manageable.

"It's not canceled. Temporary interruption to alleviate customer anxiety. Didn't the extension of the rear line of contact stimulate the ruins to trigger the recent raid? Complaints are coming from a large number of customers."

"There is no basis for the extension of the rear contact line to have led to the recent raid. No, even if that's true, it should be woven. There is no reason to suspend the extension of the rear line of communication. The front-line base under construction is also (to) respond to the situation. In fact, it has also achieved certain results in the recent raids. If it's not enough, increase your defense budget. I should have asked for it last time. Who's stopping you?

Yanagi Sawa's mood continues to deteriorate. No one, including those in a higher position than Yanagisawa, tried to stop him even in exchange for his position.

"Please calm down. We've been raided twice in this short period of time. Customer anxiety will also be known."

The first time was the work of the Janagi Sawa, some of whom know it on this occasion. Yanagi Sawa slows down slightly.

"… through the road to the back of the Kuzsuhara Street ruins, creating an easily accessible environment for expensive artifacts and encouraging the reactivation of the urban economy. The development of a rear line of communication is for that purpose. Shouldn't the original purpose take precedence over the coward's cry within the fence?

"I know. Neither do we want to call it off. Until then, it is a temporary interruption. Customers are afraid of a third raid, but that fear is also a dissatisfaction with the city's defense. I can't remember how many times they raid me if they kick me easily. Besides, you would be demanding the deployment of a new aircraft as an example. Isn't this a good opportunity? The new aircraft should be deployed to the front-line base and the defense of the rear liaison line should be implemented. A full operational period is required. In the meantime, the extension of the rear line of communication shall be temporarily interrupted. Pass your opinion. [M] I want you to make a concession about that. If a third raid occurs in the meantime and a new aircraft can repel it without any problems, the track record will be linked to the deployment to the main unit of the defense. What do you say?"

Yanagi Sawa did not answer immediately. Urgent silence flows through the room.

"... I will not accept budget cuts because I interrupted the extension of the rear line of contact. I'll have all the budgets turned over to the new planes I'm deploying."

"If you may also use the fuselage to explore sites in the back, let's allow it"

Return to your usual grin from the very noisy look on Yanagi Sawa's face. The tone also changes to something lighter than usual.

"If that's the case, there's no choice. Got it. Got it."

Numerous (mostly) relieved breaths were spilled into the meeting room.

After that, executives will finish considering numerous agendas. Among them, there was also a skirmish between the exploration area managers around the rear contact line.

"The next agenda points to irregularities regarding exploratory area assessment. The pointer will proceed with the matter."

When a man who had previously served as a facilitator said so, a man named Udajima stood up and turned his gaze to Inabe and laughed.

"It's Udajima. As you all know, the area is assigned to each person in charge in the back of the Kuzsuhara Street ruins. We will conduct our own surveys of the area and determine the priorities for further surveys based on the value of the discovered artifacts, etc., well, the budget, etc."

Udajima stopped the explanation there once and continued to look at Inabe in a meaningful way. Encourage Inabe to continue in a grumpy manner.

"We're not all free. I want you to stop putting me down."

"Okay, let's go on. Inabe, it's been reported that an old world-made information terminal has been discovered from the area you're in charge of, is that true?

"It's a fact. What's that?

"Let me charge you here that it is a false report!

"What!?

In the room, which became a little noisy, Inabe, who returned to me, roughed up her voice.

"Don't be ridiculous! That's an official report through the City Appraisal Division! You're telling me I tampered with that report!? That's definitely an old world-made information device! It's an argument!"

"I will not deny that that is an old world made information device"

"So what's the problem?

"The problem is, it's where we found it. … it is possible that the artifact found in the other ruins was brought into your compartment! To increase the value of your compartment!

"Hey, what...!?

Inabe showed a slight rush. But soon he roughs up his voice to shake it off.

"Yes, it's an argument! What proof do you have!

"I've got some information here."

"Such a thing, it would have been pinched (big) up there! Are you going to make a fuss about the unlikely suspicion and underestimate my compartment? If you insist that you've been given unclear evidence even if you've made it up, you can run away even if they point to your flaws."

"Well, that's what you'd say"

Inabe continued to have a look of vanity as she let her anxiety be solicited by watching Udajima with a winning grin.

(Cover-up is perfect! You can't possibly be exposed!... No way, that woman!?

Wasn't it all for this reason that Viola gave herself that artifact? Wasn't it a manoeuvre to fall into your own way? Even though Inabe suspected so, she didn't put it on her face. My opinion should go beyond the fact that the artifact is indeed an information terminal made in the old world. With that in mind, the expression was taken care of.

I laugh all the time saying that Udajima is what I assume.

"Presenting each other's information doesn't immediately tell which is right, etc. There is also the possibility that it will end with insufficient evidence. So why don't we present some reliable information? It's an old world-made information device that you sent out to Appraisal Division. All of them sent out a request to the General Relic Appraisal Bureau of the Unified Enterprise Company to investigate their provenance! And I asked you to report the results on this occasion!

Inave freezes. And he makes a slightly trembling voice with agitation.

"Oh, you, that's it... do you!? How much do you think it would cost to request that investigation!?

"They took an expensive investigation fee. As you know, the General Relics Appraisal Bureau of the Unified Enterprise Company will know for sure whether the relic was found in the back of the Kuzsuhara Street ruins, even if it may be slightly off. Well, let's ask for a report."

Inabe's vanity is about to collapse. When Udajima manipulated his hand with a winning face as he watched how it was, footage of a man appeared in the center of the room.

"I'm from the General Relic Appraisal Bureau of the Unified Enterprise. Detailed findings will be sent later, but we would like to answer them briefly as we would have preferred an oral explanation of the findings. We've done enough research. As a result, it is possible that the designated artifact will be discovered around the relevant location…"

Inabe had already given up, and he continued to whine inside at Viola, who had probably embedded herself, and Udajima, who would be her client. Udajima watched with pride. Not until I hear more.

"... concluded that it was high enough. That's it."

"... what?

"... Huh?

Udajima and Inabe uttered their insides in an extremely simple voice.

"If you don't have any questions in particular, I will cut you off with this. Would you like to sit down?

Udajima screams unexpectedly at me.

"Stupid!? Impossible! That can't be right! It's some mistake!

"It will be the result of a correct investigation by the General Relic Appraisal Bureau of the Unified Enterprise. Please check the materials to be sent for details. Even if the result is not satisfactory, the fee will not be refunded. Thank you. Anything else? … Now if you'll excuse me"

The man's footage disappears. Udajima wandered her gaze like she saw something incredible.

"Stupid...... Impossible...... The origin of that artifact should be the Higalaka Residential District ruins...... No, at the very least, you should be sure they brought you in from somewhere else!......!? Inabe! Are you kidding me, you took the artifact out once you found it and brought it in again!? To fall for me!?

Inabe, who returned to me, hid his heart and laughed meaningfully.

"What are you talking about? Forget the argument."

"Then what's that upset!?

"Everyone gets upset if they hear that the plan to fall into themselves is ready. Well, it looks like he just blew himself up to an exorcism."

Inabe and Udajima's standing had been reversed. Inabe laughs like she has won, and Udajima is cruel. It was indicative of the victory and defeat of those who were competing.

A man who was a facilitator holds the ground.

"Both of you, sit down now. Inabe, be careful what you imitate."

"I don't mean to be hairy. But some people seem cruel and evil. Let's pay more attention."

Inabe sat down with an extra look on her face.

"Udajima. This suspicion shall be clear. Beware of extra pursuits in the future"

Udajima took her seat weakly and silently.

"We shall now move on to the next agenda. Yanagi Sawa explains the discovery of a person who made a deal with a person named the keeper of the site…"

The meeting was kept intact so that it didn't matter what happened to the two men's advancement or anything else.

Inabe back in her room laughing with pleasure.

"I thought it was a hell of a thing, but we got through it! She didn't come into contact with me to fall on me, she used me to fall on Udajima? Well, it doesn't make any difference that the blind guy lost his leg."

With a frequent laugh and calm back, Inabe began to think about sorting things out while looking at the General Relic Appraisal Bureau's investigative materials.

(Nevertheless, I didn't know the origin of that artifact was really my area of responsibility. Surprise.... exactly at the edge of the area in charge, but not investigated. The Udajima one, did you considerably broaden the scope of the origin determination considering that that would suffice if the origin of the artifact was not the Kuzsuhara Street site)

Inave, who has calmed down, strings up the information he has.

(That hunter. You said Akira or something. Indeed, he is so hidden (awesome) that he is forced to take on the Hunter Rank Adjustment Request. If you're so powerful, it's no wonder you survived the uninvestigated area ahead. And if you've found a hidden passage that leads to the storage area of the artifact, there's no wonder you hid the origin of the artifact. If the source is broken and the hunter arrives, it will also be easier to expose the hidden passage)

Inabe manipulates the information terminal there remembering something about Akira.

(This hunter was attacked by a humanoid monster as a top priority when I investigated that area. Suppose that was the reason this hunter had a cracked face in the site's system when he collected the artifact in the uninvestigated area. Suppose it was because capture priorities were higher for the ruins than for other hunters treated as (just) suspicious people. The origin of the artifact will be the uninvestigated area ahead. The General Relic Appraisal Authority also assumes that it is likely. It is unclear how the General Relic Appraisal Authority identified it. Since Udajima ketched the charges, they have not been disclosed due to lack of information fees. Fine. What matters is the results of the investigation. not the process)

A people-shaped weapon is floated on Inabe's head that Yanagisawa asked to deploy.

(That fuselage. Sounds like a lot of high performance. You think you knocked down a big monster like a building with just proximity gear? And it may be used to investigate the ruins.... No matter how powerful the monsters in the unseen area are, if we had a dozen of them, we wouldn't have a problem. Either way, we really need to find the artifact. If the origin of the artifact is that uninvestigated area, if the artifact is still there...... If we get that hunter like Akira involved..., if those Drancam guys fit in too..., pre construction, power, enough stuff...)

Numerous pieces of information combine in Inabe's head.

"... Is this, like, getting lucky?

Inabe deepened her grin by stripping her of her ambition.