Vorpal Rabbit and Fortress Uncle

Episode 128: The House Behind the Alley

Outside the central control tower, a townscape of brown brick and cream lacquer appears.

Blue and orange tiles glossy reflected the sun, and white cobblestones were lively.

It's busy.

I see. More and more people. "

Walking along a wide street that runs along the baseline, you can see the bright city again.

I get a little confused by the difference with Susanoo, but Wade seems to live in the same town.

"... the NPC seems to be running pretty well."

When I saw the vague people going, I noticed such a thing.

A luxury NPC with the same skin as the player, which at first glance looks like a human being, walks with a gentle expression mistaken by the average player.

At Susano, I felt a little uncomfortable because almost all of the NPCs never exited the store in charge.

"I just got a notification from Wade's central operator to the players in Wade."

Hippocampus visualizes the display and turns toward us.

There was a single notification in the mailbox where messages from the operation were sent.

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"Notification from the Artificial Intelligence Maintenance Department"

Notification from the Artificial Intelligence Conservation Division of the Reclaiming Command Ship Amateras Central Computer to all investigators operating at the ground avant-garde base Susano 02.

The stable operation of ground forward base Susano 02 and its central computing device (Kusanagi 02) was confirmed.

In order to take advantage of the expanded overall resources, the Artificial Intelligence Conservation Division proposed partial lifting of the movement restrictions of senior NPCs and the release of voluntary interaction with investigators as part of the mental care of investigators.

This creates a small task that does not require deliberation and approval by Takamagara from a senior NPC.

The recommendations made by the Artificial Intelligence Conservation Division were passed by 8 votes in favour to 5 against.

However, because the impact of this is unknown, we will only set a limited testing period for ground avant-garde base Susano 02 for a certain period of time.

Investigators, please do your best.

Exploration Command Ship Amateras Central Computer (Takamagahara) Exploration Policy Review Meeting

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"Um, what does this mean?

"The luxury NPCs in the Wade have gained their freedom."

Letty nodded her words.

"Until now, we've only been able to interact with players, but from now on we'll be able to interact with NPCs as well."

"What is interaction?

"For example, getting a mission."

"The task of not using the terminal of the central control tower. It's like a mini-quest."

Lacto and Amy also glanced at the display around them with an interesting eyebrow.

The expression "mini quest", as Amy said, came into play.

"Well, this is also a new element of Wade Expansion. There's still wiki editors running around gathering information."

That's how Length turned around.

"For now, let's get back to your house. Come on, this is the back."

Length points to the dim alley.

We remember our original purpose and dive into the unpopular alley.

"It's a pretty crowded place."

Turning the corner of the alley that was gradually becoming thinner and thinner for several times, he looked up at the blue sky, which had narrowed down, and said.

"There's a data center, an art chip shop, and a data cartridge shop nearby. They're pushing each other through a gap."

"Couldn't you have built it a little more planned?"

"Why didn't you come here in a planned way? Though it's a narrow alley, it's not enough for us to move on."

Length says as he leans sideways between buildings.

I don't have to say that.

Fairy lact seems easy to move on, but everyone else feels a little cramped because they're humanoids.

"... is something weird going on here, Reggie?

Lacto walks forward and glances up at me.

When she sifted and shook her head to deny it, she missed her chaotic face.

"But can this go through Amy or something?

"What are you talking about, Reggie?!

Speaking of which, I am Golem's girlfriend.

And Neva, too.

With that in mind, Letty shouted in surprise.

"No, Amy would be tough if she was on the edge of Length, right? Golems are in good shape."

"Okay, physique... Well, that's right."

Letty nods with a subtle expression.

By the way, Lycan Slope's girlfriend is thinner than a humanoid, so she has plenty of room.

I'm going through, too.

There was a reply from Amy, who was at the end of the line.

Looking back, she also narrowed her shoulders tightly, but seemed to be able to pass without any problems.

"Here we are."

I'll finish showing Length off while I'm talking about it.

Beyond the narrow alley was a square as small as the cat's forehead.

On the other side of the square is a small wooden door and lantern.

"It's not a very nice atmosphere."

Amy, who came out of the alley gap, stretched out her body.

The building is tall and looks like there are three floors from the number of windows.

The Wade itself has just been built, so it's brand new overall.

Let's get in there for now.

Letty, who was thrilled and excited, put his hand on the door knob first.

When the brass knob was turned and opened, a dim but large room appeared.

"The first floor is a whole large room with a small kitchen in the back. There are three private rooms on the second and third floors, two more in the basement and a warehouse."

It's huge.

"Normal or minimal. I don't think a big band would be a good candidate."

Take a look indoors, guided by Length.

Overall, they use brick, lacquer, and wood to suit the town's atmosphere.

It's like a fantasy world building.

"Enough kitchen. It seems easy to use."

"It's good that the view is connected to the big room. Mr. Reggie will be able to talk to you while you're working."

If you put it on the table in the big room, it will be a place for everyone to gather.

I'm glad you've improved your skills.

"......!! It's in the attic!

There was a rush of footsteps from the stairs, and the lizard came down.

He pointed to the ceiling with his eyes shining brightly.

"Was the third floor an attic? It's a little narrow, but...."

"Calm down!"

"Oh oh...."

Length seems to be overwhelmed by the high state of the micage, which has been quiet until now.

It's unusual for me to see such a beast.

The upstairs room is nice too. As much as you need to have a bed and a desk. "

"The room on the third floor had a beautiful view from the window!

Amy and Lacto are also coming to brighten their faces.

Apparently, they liked the building too.

"How about a toca?

"I think so. It's close to the baseline, even though I walk a little down the alley, and I think it's perfect."

The toca nodded.

How about you, White Moon?

Speak to the white moon under your feet.

After he walked around the large room, moving his nose, he lay by the wall without saying that it was enough.

You've made up your mind.

Looking at it, I smiled thinly around.

I see. This is the base of the White Deer Monastery?

When I tried to declare myself high, I suddenly heard a knock from my back.

Looking back with surprise, there was still intermittent noise from the back of the kitchen.

"Length, what's back there?

"I wonder what happened. I don't remember....."

Everyone is gathered in the big room, and it's not someone's prank.

Clearly, my spine gets cold.

"Lettie..."

"No, I don't want to!? Mr. Reggie, go and see!!

"Guu...."

I was rejected by the taste and pushed on my back.

There's nothing I can do about it, so I move my heavy feet, and I'm afraid I'm going into the darkness in the back of the kitchen.

"... that? There's a door here."

It was a door of the same color as the wall and almost non-existent.

The size is small and it is difficult to understand because it is in the dark.

"What? It's not on the schedule."

Length's confused voice from the big room.

Is there a room in the back that no one knows about?

It gets more and more creepy and makes me uncomfortable.

"Reggie, be careful."

"If anything happens, you run."

I can hear that voice from behind, but if you say so, I want you to come with me.

Nevertheless, there is no point in doing nothing.

I kept breathing and reaching for the door knob.

"Gyah!?

"Hawawa!

Suddenly I pounded the tip of my nose at the door that opened suddenly and was agonized.