Rebuild World

251 A tough deal

Akira walked through the ruins of Mihazono Street again when Carol took her into an empty building called the meeting place as it was. And surprised. It was Raina and the others who were in the hall like a rest space in the building. Raina and the others were surprised to see Akira and the others.

Carol is a little surprised that the customer was acquainted, but goes into work as usual without worrying.

"Who's Mr. NN8891?

Cioli answers.

"It's me. Mr. Cat, right?

"That's right."

Akira looks surprised when she sees it coming.

"Alpha. What's that?

'It would be just a pseudonym for negotiation. We don't know each other. "

'Oh, you mean that.... I mean, is that the deal'

Hunters don't identify each other with hunter cards, they don't want to, they can't, and there are only transactions on the back. At least I'm pretty sure it's a deal I don't want to keep a history of in the hunter's office. Akira figured that out.

Carol turns her smile for work to Siori.

"That request comes with directions, but I'll make sure. We are purely guides. Don't think we'll fight together while we're on the move. If anything happens, I'll abandon you normally. That's good, huh?

"I don't mind."

"Okay, let's go."

That's what Carol says and tries to get close to Raina and the others to take the lead. But Akira stopped me one step earlier.

"Akira?"

Akira tells Rayna and the others with an alert face as she stops Carol with her hands, who is looking strange.

"Confirm before then. That's good for four of us, right?

Siori and Kanae immediately realized what it meant. Move quickly to Raina's side (buckwheat) with a harsh face and be alert. And Siori answers.

"This is three people."

"Right."

With Akira's rugged face, she turns her gaze to where no one is supposed to be. The muzzle wasn't pointed, but he was in a position to move quickly. Then my voice sounds.

"Wait. Not the enemy. I'm a guest, too."

The boy who solved the camo function shows up. A raincoat-like garment with an optical camouflage function changes like just transparent material garments after the camouflage is uncamouflaged, revealing the underneath outfit. protective clothing that looks cheap. Four (today) AAH assault guns with subtle differences in appearance. You look like a seemingly depressed hunter. But it was also evident from the advanced camouflage function that Rayna and the others were unaware of its existence.

Akira looked familiar to the boy. The boy was Shiloh, whom he met in an intercity transport vehicle.

Raise your hands gently so that Shiloh shows no harm.

"It's Goro. That's Mr. Carratt?

Carol answers with a little more vigilance.

"Yeah, but your deal isn't right now, and it's not supposed to be here, is it?

"Just to be careful. I'm afraid I might be perceived as the date, time and place I've been notified online. Just in case. Guess where the data was received was turned into a relic."

Urge with tone and hand as Shiloh laughs lovingly and in good condition.

"That's what I'm talking about. Then give me the data."

"I don't want to."

To some cold Carol's attitude, Shiloh makes his attitude worse too.

"... why?

"I, the one who doesn't protect the time and place of the deal, and the one who doesn't think he can make a deal in earnest."

"That's why I couldn't help but think about safety and such. All right. Double the price. What do you say?"

That's not what I'm talking about.

"Five times."

"You're telling me you can't, right? Return once and come back at the promised time, or ask permission from your companion over there to wait until the hour."

The impatience and dissatisfaction with Shiloh's attitude begins to seep.

"You're not accommodating..."

Shiloh glances at Raina and the others. And judging it unrealistic to take permission from Siori's reaction, he returned his gaze to Carol.

"Then it's a hundred times. What do you say?"

Carol rocks. The digits were too large to say no to the boulder (just) instantly. Carol needs money, too. There is also a payment to Akira. I get a little lost and then I answer.

"... no"

Shiloh's frustration (I need it) increases.

"... why? This is no more business than a boulder, right? Oh, you mean you really pay or are you suspicious? Then transfer the full amount now. That would be nice, wouldn't it?

"No."

"What are you unhappy about..."

Carol returns a sharp gaze toward Shiloh.

"Time and place will compromise you with increased rewards. But keep it in order. The deal with you (you) comes after your work with the other side. I have rules like that."

Shiloh holds his head and conceives. And I glanced at Rayna and the others again.

"... Damn! I don't know what else to do! I get it! I hope you finish your job over there, huh?

When Shiloh made his decision, he turned his gaze back on Carol once again to Siori.

"Hey, work over there, I'll help you. So lend me your card."

Siori becomes more alert. I don't have the option to give it to you. But countless doubts and conjectures come to mind that those who suddenly appear have spoken in such a way that they know everything about their circumstances that they take away Siori's thoughts.

Shiloh continues in the meantime.

"I'm an agent of Sakashita Heavy Industries, and I'm in the middle of an operation. I'm in a very hurry at that convenience. So we'll work together specially."

The name of downhill heavy industry is too big for those who belong to the company, like Siori. The fraud of my affiliation is hostile to downhill heavy industry, so the fear of fraud is low. If you were really an agent of downhill heavy industry, turning it down poorly would develop into an intercompany problem. Siori gets lost.

"The proof that I'm real... uh, right. Ask him. You know him? He's got to be more convincing than I'm just asking you to believe him."

That's what Shiloh said and pointed to Akira. Turn the face that Siori seems surprised at Akira.

Answer by choosing words while Akira looks surprised.

"Sure, I've seen him before. Confidentiality. I can't go into details in any way, but given the circumstances at the time, I think it is likely that he is a member of the downhill heavy industry. It's just a guess. I won't even guarantee it."

I didn't think Akira was lying to Shiori or working with Shiloh beforehand. Deciding on it with a rugged face, he leaves Kanae on Raina's side (by his side) and stands in front of Shiloh. And gave out the card with a very serious look.

"I warn you. I'll just lend it. Even if you really belong to Sakashita Heavy Industries, I will kill you if you do a strange imitation."

Going around the ruins with Carol threatens to be wasted. I don't think they're lying. And if it's true, it's a one-of-a-kind opportunity. Future action, including Chloe's appearance, will be very restrictive. Next chance, probably not. That's what I thought, it was a critical decision. Turn your loyalty to Shiloh's utmost intimidation, as it shows.

Siroli's so intimidating, Shiloh gently flushed.

"'Cause it's okay. I'm in a covert operation. I want to sneak things along. I don't want to make a scene. To each other. Right?

Siori carefully offers the card and Shiloh laughs lightly and receives it. And I gave it back.

Siori's expression is distorted by surprise.

"What are you imitating?

"I'm done. We'll be in touch soon... here we come."

As soon as Shiloh said so, a maid clothes woman appears in the center of the room. A woman smiles lovingly when she greets the people in her room.

"I'll sit you down at Olivia's in Lyons Tail. Thank you very much for contacting us."

Akira, Carol and Raina can't keep up with the situation and are a little confused, albeit wary, for once. Shiloh is flat. And Siori and Kanae, surprisingly, heightened the tension.

Shiloh takes confirmation with Siori.

"Now we don't need directions anymore. Right?

Siori's expression had become very harsh, more alert to the person who accomplished it too easily than thanks for leaves.

"... right. Thank you for your cooperation."

"Then tell them immediately that you no longer need to do business with the other side. The next one's jammed."

At Shiloh's urging, Siori turns her gaze to Carol. Take it and Carol snorts gently.

"Oh, yeah. You've lost my job. Copy that."

"Don't worry, we'll transfer the full reward. Thank you for your time."

Shiloh turns his palm to Carol.

"I've wired this one, too. Now you're not complaining?

Confirm the amount Carol transferred from the information terminal notification. And with a difficult face, he decided the deal was closed. Remove the recording medium and place it on Shiloh's palm.

Shiloh looked at the recording medium and laughed satisfactorily.

"Okay. The contents don't seem to be a problem either. That's a deal. Well, I'm in a hurry, now."

Shiloh tries to dance off the recording medium. Carol unexpectedly calls it off.

"Wait!

"What is it? Later if you're open. Hurry up."

"You, what?

Who, not even. Carol had no doubt or confusion about anything she could not possibly handle, nor had she seeped into her expression of anticipation that she could not put into her mouth. The recording medium I gave you should not have attached a wireless reading function.

Shiloh laughs in good shape.

"Well, we don't know each other, so please. Is there something you shouldn't know? Bye."

Shiloh disappeared himself by activating the camouflage function while gently waving away. The footsteps disappeared into the back.

Akira also has a mild confusion on her face.

"Alpha. I'm not sure about a lot of things..."

'I can explain that, but I can pretend I don't know it properly after I hear it?

"Oh, is that such a story? Bye, no. Ask later. If you don't listen here right now, it's not a creepy story, is it?

"Maybe."

It was Alpha who spotted the Shiloh hiding in the camo function. If you had the information you needed to know, just like you did when you taught me that, you'd say it before you asked. Akira decided so and took the dare (ah) and covered her with curiosity.

When Carol noticed how Akira loosened her guard, she decided that her safety was secured. Exhale gently trying to relieve tension and calm down.

"Akira. There's been a lot going on, but as an escort, there's no problem, so, it's good, right?

"Oh. There's no sign of the monster, I don't think Raina and the others are going to attack, and the Olivia guy who just came out is 3D footage, and I think he's going to be fine"

Carol was a little surprised to find out herself with an information-gathering device. I did just display stereoscopic footage in the same way as Serantalville did. And I laughed bitterly understanding that I was so panicked that I didn't even realize the extent of it.

"So, Carol. We're done here, okay?

"Right. Shall we go home?"

"Please Wait"

It was Olivia who called it off. Akira's face was slightly distorted (boiled) when she felt signs of trouble.

After Olivia had introduced herself, Siori immediately moved to Olivia's side (buckwheat) while holding to present her white card. And bow your head respectfully.

"My name is Suzuhara Siori and I belong to the Eastern District III branch of Lions Tail. This representative wants to negotiate with Olivia and we are in contact. Could you please give us some time?

Olivia is still smiling. But much of the love for customers has fallen.

"Customer. We do not belong to a person named Suzuhara Ciori. Nor do you have such branches. The hand scam is very high, so I suggest you refrain from joking."

Olivia's affection goes down even further.

"And that card is not yours. Strict measures must also be implemented as a company with regard to the unauthorized use of cards. Is it appropriate to interpret the results as words and deeds after understanding them, including the earlier scams?

Olivia is still smiling. But if you're in the same position, you might faint. Intimidation seeped through the stereoscopic image and tone.

Siori's face becomes more nervous and tense. But remain calm with loyalty to Raina and continue the conversation carefully.

"Let me explain each individually. I will sit with this card, but you negotiated and gave in with Master Akira. Therefore, we recognize that it is not misused."

"Is it Master Left? Even if that's the case, I have trouble being interpreted on my own about the transfer of rights. If it's not true, it's a problem before then. … please wait"

Olivia stopped Akira just about to leave. Smile lovingly for Akira, who came with Carol with a troublesome face.

"It's been a while since I've sat down."

Akira looks a little surprised.

…… Carol. You know him?

"No, I'm not. Aren't you acquainted with Akira?

"I don't know either."

Olivia decided from Akira's condition that it was at least not an act. I wonder if they haven't asked me what happened then, and I try to ask them that. But at that moment, his mouth was blocked by Alpha, who suddenly appeared.

Akira doesn't know you. So why don't you let me through?

Alpha asked lightly as she smiled. But there was compulsion close to an order. And the appearance and voice of this alpha was something only Olivia could recognize. In Akira's perception, Alpha stood on her side (by her side) as usual.

But Olivia can't recognize your alpha. For this reason (for this reason), considering the possibility that Akira's side (buckwheat) had lost its edge due to the absence of Alpha appearance, it was also intended to ask. But it was no longer necessary.

Alpha takes her hand off Olivia. He then returned to the position of Alpha that Akira was aware of, overlapping him.

The move is also unrecognizable to Akira. However, trying to talk about something, I could see Olivia suddenly stopping it and having a slight sniffle (sighing) look on her face, which seemed a little strange.

Smile as Olivia has regained her mind.

"Excuse me. Okay, I'll see you around, nice to meet you. My name is Olivia from Lyons Tail. I'll leave it with you later."

"Uh, it's Akira. Yes."

"I think you know me, and it seems difficult to proceed with that premise. Let me tell you a little bit about the previous situation. I left a card for you (you) who had previously passed out near Ida Commercial Zone. However, the card is in the possession of a person named Siori who is an associate of the Company and has been officially transferred by you. Do you have any idea? If you don't have any idea, we can handle theft here."

"Dear Akira. With this card…"

Siori rushed to pinch her mouth, but Olivia turned her gaze to shut her mouth.

Depending on Akira's response, Siori's position becomes very strict. Siori and Kanae, who know the circumstances, naturally understood that, even Raina, who doesn't know it. Rayna's condition becomes very urgent.

Akira looked a little surprised and roared, but changed her expression like she remembered something.

"Oh, that one? The card from that time? I did give it to Siori. So now it belongs to Siori."

Siori relieves the tension slightly and exhales relief (mostly). But Olivia's pursuit continues.

"Yes. I heard you gave it up in the negotiations. But that negotiation is not necessarily legitimate. It could have been some kind of fraud."

"Fraud, no, I don't think so,"

"Even in negotiations that are both convincing, the same is true of fraud if it was obtained at an unreasonably cheap price by adding to the ignorance of the other party. In that case, it is also within our purview. If you don't mind, tell us what you transferred your card for."

Siori's expression gets worse all at once. Kanae moves into position to shelter Raina. It made Raina realize that there were unjust elements during the negotiations. Raina and the others are getting more nervous.

Akira thinks a little before answering.

"The details around here are my deal with Siori, so you don't have to answer them in detail. But I think I've received enough consideration. Strongly, it's my life."

"Life, is it?

"Oh, for once, I'm telling you, if I didn't give it to you, you didn't threaten to kill me. It means I didn't have to die because of what I got from that deal. I put a high price on my life, too. So even if it felt like a cheap consideration to a third party, I think it was a genuine deal, and I'm not going to get messed up about its value from there."

Additionally, it was something Akira just wanted to let go of. Akira was overstating the legitimacy of the deal a little, thinking that something that she thought was the right thing to let go early might come back depending on her own response.

And if they say so, Olivia couldn't pursue it any further. Because continuing the pursuit equals saying that your (your) life is cheap.

"I'm scared. Please do not transfer cards with us, but add that it was a unique and life-threatening circumstance and interpret it as a limited loan, so as not to ask questions."

Siori exhales loudly unexpectedly. I almost fell unexpectedly, but was supported by Kanae and Raina to get nothing.

Olivia returns her gaze to Siori.

"I will not ask you about the card. However, there is still an explanation for the fraud of being an associate of the Company. Let me tell you something."

Nodding as Siori breathed.

"I'm scared. There are people who are more reasonable about that explanation than I can answer for myself. Please wait."

Cioli answered that and when she took out the spherical equipment, she threw it lightly on the floor. Unnaturally stationary after the equipment rolls the floor slightly. And he displayed stereoscopic footage on top of it.

The performance of the portable device is also limited by the fact that the video is coarse and translucent, which is largely degraded compared to Olivia's appearance, which is the same stereoscopic video. But it was enough to identify who the other person was.

A woman dressed in a maid of the same design as Olivia is reflected in the universe with her feet gone. The woman smiled lovingly at Olivia.

"Nice to meet you. My name is Alice and I represent the Eastern Head Office of Lyons Tail. After that, I want you to know me."

"... oh, that's the thing"

Understanding the circumstances, Olivia was convinced but slightly distorted her expression.

Olivia and Alice are both generic personalities belonging to Lyons Tail. It was a facility now called the ruins, where the fuselage of an entity, an automatic doll, was preserved as the main body.

Olivia's fuselage was very high-performance and well preserved. But Alice's fuselage was there for performance, and the state of preservation was subtle. Alice's fuselage was defective because of this. Originally, poor communication capabilities were unable to withstand colorless fog communication failures, making it completely impossible to communicate with Lyons Tail and interrupting regular communications.

Lyons Tail's generic personality incorporates a business continuity program as preparation for a catastrophe. At the time of its start-up, it is given a fairly liberal authority, building on the social services of the company and its activities in emergency situations. Because if flexible action is not possible in an unknown situation, it will be an obstacle to reconstruction work.

This feature is embedded in Alice and the others. And when Alice's fuselage misconstrued that her group of facilities had collapsed into a state of business discontinuity due to a communication failure that was supposed to be so easily uninterrupted for a long period of time, she started the business continuity program as set.

Having gained more freedom than usual, Alice started a new company called LionsTail to rebuild LionsTail in the modern era according to the Business Continuity Program when she traded herself with the hunters she had unearthed.

The business was good. In a short period of time, he grew into a large company by channelling the technology of the old world to the Unified Enterprise and sending his maids and deacons to various companies after obtaining huge (absurd) funds in return.

In the process, Alice also carried out repairs to her own fuselage. And with the restoration of the communication function, I also learned that Lyons Tail, a company from the old world, was alive and well for once. Originally, the business continuity program was lifted at this point, and Alice was supposed to return to the original Lyons Tail chain of command.

But Alice refused to do so. Regular correspondence with the company was also accompanied by personality checks, and because of the fact that it had not been carried out for a long time, the hypertrophic self-consciousness was reluctant to position itself at the bottom of the chain of command.

And he plotted to make the modern company LionsTail, which he operated, part of the company LionsTail in the old world. Make your own LionsTail company at least a subsidiary of the original LionsTail company. If possible, the absorption-type merger incorporates itself at the top of the chain of command. That's Alice's purpose.

In an emergency where normal thinking authority rendered it impossible to continue the business, the high degree of freedom given (to) resume the business from scratch had given the company's general personality enough will to break the discipline of the company.

Alice's aim is to gather a multitude of generic personalities with only as weak authority as herself, or turn from dream stories to realistic ones if she takes sides with generic personalities with powerful authority like Olivia. Alice used to collect her old world-made automatic dolls for that reason. Instructions had been given to all employees out in the wilderness that they would be given adequate returns if they had access to things related to the former Lyons Tail Corporation, especially automated doll related objects and means of communication.

Siori had also been instructed to do so, and for this reason information was also given. I immediately realized that the white card was a means of making direct contact with Olivia. And negotiated it with the top on the trading material.

Ciori and the others were exploring the ruins of Mihazono Street in order to use the card to contact Olivia and create a negotiating point with Alice.

Even if it is not a high-sensitivity old area connector such as Akira, it may be possible to connect to the old area even if it is a low-sensitivity person who is not seen as a so-called (so-called) old area connector, wherever the old world public communication connection device is installed. If you hold a card for contact in that state, you are likely to be able to automatically connect to the other person to communicate via augmented reality information transmitted by the ruins. Cioli thought so.

Carol was hired to be guided to places where the connection was possible, at least to places where it was likely. There is a lot of talk that a very competent cartographer knows where that hand is. They said that was because they knew the location of the old world-age equipment displaying map information and so on around the area and transcribed that information on a map selling it. Yo (more) didn't have to because Shiloh showed up.

If you let Olivia sit at the negotiating table with Alice at the end of the line, you will give full consideration to Rayna's situation. Siori was prepared to be resented by Raina when she found a way out of the deal. And all kinds of coincidences piled up, and things came to pass.