Reawaken the World

Things Not Necessary (Part 2)

"Katsuragi then glanced at Erio and was fully convinced by that reason. If Akira wants to give money to Sheryl's gang, it would be best if he did it with cash."

 

(“I understand, so the money, right? Then wait a minute. ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

"Katsuragi got into his trailer and came back with 8,000,000 Aurums in large bundles. Seeing this much money shocked Erio, who was lying down from exhaustion, his eyes were so glared like plates."

 

"Alpha has warned Akira not to overreact. So he calmly took the money and put it in his backpack and closed it."

 

"Looking at how Akira and Katsuragi were conversing, Erio realized the huge gap between him and Akira. The 8,000,000 aurum was a huge sum of money for the children from the slums. Erio thought that even Akira would be surprised, but Akira proved his expectations wrong and accepted the money calmly without emotional fluctuations."

 

"About noticing that Erio was looking at him with a complicated gaze. But he couldn't understand why. Akira is confused as to whether to send Erio home now that he finished carrying the backpack and has no further business with her? Or should he give Erio some of that money? Akira didn't even know if it was a good idea to ask Erio about it. But then he said."

 

(“That's it, I have no other business with you. You can go home now. I've saved you there so you don't get anything from me. Later then. ”) 

 

"Watching Akira as he picks up his backpack and is about to return on the way, Erio realizes that it is his only chance to have Akira help him back to Sheryl's gang. But if she asks poorly, Akira may think that she is trying to ask for a share of the money and becomes angry with him. So she desperately tried to be careful when she asked Akira."

 

(“Can you ask Sheryl to let me go back to her gang? I was thrown out because of what I was doing at the time. You might save me, but without the gang, I would be killed sooner or later! Please help me !! I even helped you carry that heavy backpack, you know !! So I at least helped you, didn't I? !! Please help me!!”) 

 

"About looking back at Erio with an expressionless face. It was he who tried to act calmly to hide the fact that he was carrying a large sum of money. But Erio did not understand that and he started sweating frantically thinking that he had made Akira angry."

 

"Erio realized that he was a bit too strong when he asked Akira for help, but if Akira refused to help him now, then that would really be the end for him. If Akira thinks he's being rude, it means he won't have a chance to get back into Sheryl's gang. But on the other hand, he could not believe that he could live alone in the back alley of the slum city and he did not have the courage to go to the ruins once more. Therefore he prayed hard for Akira to help him."

 

(“Well, we can go to Sheryl's place now. ”) 

 

"Watching Akira as he immediately turned around and started walking towards Sheryl's headquarters, Erio was stunned as he followed Akira. He was still dazed from what he had just heard. It seems that her plea was heard and she now hopes that she won't be scolded by Sheryl later."

 

"Katsuragi who watched this scene unfold in front of him thought that Akira did a great job in taming Erio."

 

" *** "

 

"Geng Sheryl is fine. After all, his gang members were basically members of the same gang that existed in the Sibea gang. And the information that Akira killed Sibea supporting the gang is already well known among the people in the slums. Not to mention that the gang was able to get a flow of money and weapons from Katsuragi. Summing up all those factors together, the people of the slum town already admit that Sheryl's gang is not just a collection of rundown kids, but a proper gang despite being small and weak."

 

"When a small but weak gang appears in a slum town, it's normal to hope that there will be people who want to join that gang. People like those who can't join other gangs for some particular reason or people who are treated coldly in their current gang."

 

"But there is also the fact that the boss, Sheryl, and the members who run the gang, and even Akira, the person who supports the gang are little kids. Therefore, no adult wants to join Sheryl's gang. As such, Sheryl's gang becomes a unique gang in a slum town where all of its members are small children."

 

"In the base, Sheryl was talking to Alicia in a private room."

 

(“How is the cleaning in our region? Is this going well? Is our gang involved in a fight? After all, our territory should be a bit dirty right now, so it's been expected that some people aren't happy with us. ”) 

 

"All the gangs in the shantytowns have one extra job, and that's cleaning up their territory with trash and trash."

 

"Cleaning one's territory is very important in the slums. Not only because it was an unwritten rule in the slum city, but also everything that the gang took during their purge belonged to that gang. Even though it was trash for the people who threw it away, most of them could still carry money for the people who lived in the slums."

 

"Anything that can still be used will be stored, while any metal objects found will be collected together and sold as debris. Then everything that looks like it can be repaired will be repaired and used or sold to someone else. And the rest will be thrown in the desert."

 

"More than anything, clearing the territory shows everyone that you own the territory."

 

"Alicia reluctantly recalls her conversation with her friends on duty cleaning."

 

(“Hmmm . There were quite a number of people complaining about the number of corpses lying around. That's it, I guess. ”) 

 

(“Well, that's expected. After all, no one cleaned up around this area until recently. ”) 

 

"The slums are filled with robbers. Thus, it is common to find the bodies of victims or robbers or even both. Of course, if no one took care of the corpses, they would only be left to rot there. It was the duty of the gang that owned the territory to clean up the corpses together with their personal belongings."

 

"When Sibea was killed and the gang disbanded. The area was left ungoverned for a while. Thus, corpses were piled up in the area because no one cleaned up the corpses."

 

"Sheryl then gave the order as usual."

 

(“Just get rid of the bodies as usual. Clean them from personal belongings and store their belongings in warehouses, then dispose of the rest in vacant land. Also, give additional weapons to the people on duty to go to the desert. ”) 

 

"Bringing corpses to the wasteland was no easy job. Since there was an opportunity for them to meet monsters, it was important to arm them with the right equipment. Thanks to Katsuragi, Sheryl was able to obtain the minimum equipment necessary to traverse the desert."

 

"Keeping one's territory clear of corpses also brings benefits to the gang. After all, the government only chooses clean areas to distribute their free food rations. So keeping the area clean increases the chances of being chosen as a distribution place."

 

"On the other hand, if the bodies continue to accumulate in an area. The area will turn out to be unhealthy and the government may decide to sterilize the area with fire. To prevent unhealthy environments from spreading and affecting lower districts, they would actually burn the area down. They'll burn everything, people, buildings, just everything without leaving anything behind."

 

"Although the government had always said that they had no other choice but to burn the area down because such an environment would attract monsters, it was impossible, there were rumors that it was just an excuse they used to slash the population in the slums. Basically, dirty territory is likely to be the target of this pruning."

 

"Therefore, all the gangs in the slum city put in great effort to keep their territory clean."

 

"Alicia then carefully asked Sheryl."

 

(“... Uhmm, Sheryl. About the number of gang members, we have a lot of new members, right? ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

(“Is that so? I don't think we have enough members because we still can't keep our territory well cleared. But if you mean to say that it's harder to take care of gangs compared to before, well, yes, you're right, we have a lot of new members. ”) 

 

"This is the first time he's run a gang. Although he was slowly getting used to it, he was not confident if he did it well."

 

(“I was thinking of choosing you and some other guy to help me manage the gang, you know. But I am still evaluating who to choose. I know it's not easy, but do your best, okay? ”) 

 

"It's impossible for Sheryl to directly manage everything in the gang and it's only going to get worse when the gang gets bigger. But even so, he still needed more people to join his gang. Then considering that fact, Sheryl thought that she should hurry up and decide on the group of people who would help her manage the gang. And since he was good at managing a group, he wasn't worried about any problems that might arise from creating such a group."

 

"But Alicia then continued in an unclear way."

 

( “Of course I'll give my best in that as well, but ... That's not what I mean ... Uhh ..”) 

 

(“What?”) 

 

(“... Sheryl, do you think it's okay to let Erio rejoin once we get more members?”) 

 

"Alicia is worried about Erio. He did try to stop her then but Erio said that he had no other choice when he went to the ruins of Kuzusuhara."

 

"Although Alicia understood that Sheryl might even throw it away if Sheryl found out that she gave one of the gang's weapons to Erio without permission, Alicia still gave it to Erio, who was not a single one, hope that he will be able to return safely."

 

"The reason why Alicia volunteered to help Sheryl manage the gang was also because it would make it easier to give some of the gang's weapons to Erio. Moreover, she thought that if she became useful to Sheryl, she might be able to change Sheryl's opinion bit by bit."

 

"But Sheryl's face turned sour."

 

(“No.”) 

 

"Although Alicia looked at Sheryl with pleading eyes, Sheryl did not soften at all as she continued."

 

(“Only no, not even a month since it happened, you know? There's no way I'll let him rejoin in such a short time! Akira would visit this place regularly from now on, you know. So if he catches Erio's sight, it might end up worse than having to chase him away. And he might even be angry at other children as well. Don't you understand that ?! ”) 

 

"There was silence between them. Even though he said that, the two did not give up. Sheryl said coldly."

 

(“If that's it, then go back to work and cool your head. ”) 

 

(“...Good.”) 

 

"Alicia then exited the room while bowing her head."

 

"Sheryl sighed and stood up as she was about to return to her job, but suddenly Alicia ran back to her."

 

(“Sheryl! Erio is here. ”) 

 

"Sheryl glared at Alicia and said coldly."

 

(“Keep him. Alicia, you're so stubborn. Just rest or.. ”) 

 

"But then Alicia added to her report."

 

 

"Sheryl suddenly stiffened."

 

"He then rushed to the room where Akira was waiting for him, but before he entered the room, he stopped near the door to check on Akira's mood. He then hid the sour feeling and entered the room. As she stepped into the room, she smiled at Akira while ignoring Erio who was sitting next to Akira and awkwardly looked at him."

 

(“Welcome . Thank you so much for visiting us again today .. Uhh, is Erio bothering you again? Umm, please let me say this before, Erio was expelled from the gang since it happened. So if she does something to you, we have nothing to do with her anymore .. ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

"Different from Sheryl who tried to be as polite as possible so as not to damage Akira's mood, Akira replied casually."

 

(“Yes, that's what I heard, too. If it's okay with you, can you let him rejoin the gang? Although, I'm absolutely fine if you don't agree with that. After all, you are the boss here. ”) 

 

"Sheryl was shocked when she heard Akira."

 

(“Yah .. I don't mind if you say it, but ... Are you really okay with that?”) 

 

(“Ya, after all, she helped me with my work today. ”) 

 

"Sheryl is in no position to reject Akira. If Akira told him to expel someone, he would do so without hesitation. It also means that he will accept anyone into his gang if Akira tells him to do so. Even if she felt strange or shocking, or even if she really had any doubts in doing so, she would do nothing to ruin Akira's mood. Sheryl then smiled fondly at Akira as she said."

 

(“I understand . If that's the case, then I'll accept it. ”) 

 

"Erio looked relieved as he sighed. Alicia looked very happy when she heard that. Sheryl is confused as to whether or not she should ask for the details. Akira then turned to Erio and said with a serious look."

 

(“Erio, don't say anything unnecessary to Sheryl. And Sheryl, don't ask Erio anything unnecessary. Okay?”) 

 

(“A-I understand. ”) 

 

(“Good.”) 

 

"After hearing Erio's reply nervously and Sheryl who was smiling, Akira lightly nodded and said."

 

(“That's it for today. I'll go then. ”) 

 

"About then leave the building."

 

"Sheryl who was smiling the entire time immediately turned into a puzzled look as she turned to Erio."

 

(“So what happened?”) 

 

"Erio thought about telling Sheryl about what happened, but she knew that she had to be careful not to tell Sheryl the full details of the story. So Erio tried to be very careful with his words."

 

(“... Many things happened and Akira finally saved my life. Then after that .. Yes, I have to help Akira .. After I help him, I beg him to help me talk to you to rejoin the gang. That's it . ”) 

 

"Erio then recalled what he had just said to make sure that he didn't say anything unnecessary."

 

(“She saved your life, yes ... How exactly did she ..?”) 

 

"Sheryl was about to ask for more details but stopped halfway through when she saw Erio desperately shaking her head."

 

(“Enough to here . I don't know what I can't say when Akira tells me not to say anything unnecessary. If you ask me to tell you everything, I'll just tell you everything from the beginning. But if Akira finds out, I'll tell him that you forced me to tell him the details, you know. ”) 

 

"Erio looked frightened when he said that. It was very different compared to when he tried to punch Akira."

 

"Sheryl then asked Erio with a serious look."

 

(“At least tell me, Akira is not mad at you anymore, right?”) 

 

"Erio was silent for a moment as he seriously thought about his answer before opening his mouth."

 

(“. If he wants me dead, he will leave me to die. ”) 

 

(“I saw . In that case, I will ask you to work immediately. Be sure to take care of other kids so they won't do anything stupid like you. We have a gun this time, so if the show repeats itself, I'm afraid it won't end with Akira hitting back. ”) 

 

"Erio replied with a nod and a serious face."

 

(“Accept . Besides, I don't want to get in trouble either. ”) 

 

"Looking at how Erio's behavior turned 180 degrees, Sheryl really wanted to know what was going on, but she just shut that feeling down for now. Alicia is thrilled that Erio is back in the gang. And with Erio watching, there was no way anyone would do something as stupid as what he did back then. He can also be useful for informing new members about his experiences because he is someone who does. That's what Sheryl thought when she stopped digging deeper into Erio's story."

 

"Sheryl thought that the same thing happened to Erio back then might also happen to her if she tried to pry further, so she shut her mouth tightly on the matter."

 

"Alicia smiled happily as she walked beside Erio."

 

(“I'm really glad you're back alive, Erio. Not to mention you have to go back to the gang as well. I don't really understand what's going on, but it's all thanks to Akira, right? ”) 

 

"Ts: This code is the sign → (“..... ”) to show the conversation bubble."

(“Yes, you're right, he saved me back in the rubble. ”) 

 

(“I have to thank him properly later ..”) 

 

"When Erio looked at Alicia who was speaking in such a happy mood, she remembered what happened to her in the ruins. He was confused and thinking."

 

(Now that I think about it, Akira fought with monsters back then as if he knew the location of the monster from the start. He also sometimes turned towards where no one was present .. as if someone was beside him ..') 

"Ts: this code is the sign → (‘......’) to indicate a thought or word bubble that appears in someone's mind."

"Erio then remembered that Akira told him not to say anything unnecessary. Just when he remembered that, he suddenly felt an unknown terror as he shivered and froze."

 

"Alicia looked puzzled as she saw that Erio suddenly stopped walking."

 

(“Erio, what is it?”) 

 

(“Well, it's nothing. ”) 

 

(“Are you sure? Well, if you say so. By the way, you said that Akira saved you, so you are in danger, right? As I thought, whether you were attacked by a monster and then saved by Akira or something like-”) 

 

(“Alicia. ”) 

 

"Erio cut his way in the middle then looked at him with a serious face. While looking completely afraid of something, he begged Alicia who was surprised by his behavior."

 

(“I beg you . Please don't ask me about that. ”) 

 

(“T-okay. ”) 

 

"Alicia flinched as she replied back and nodded resolutely."

 

"Erio finally realized what Akira meant when Akira warned him not to say anything unnecessary."

 

"Erio shivered when thinking about the consequences if he said something about it to someone else. Then he thought about what would happen to Alicia if she told him about Akira. But just the thought of it gave his spine goosebumps."

 

"Looking at how Erio behaved, Alicia anxiously asked him."

 

(“Erio, are you really okay?”) 

 

"Erio smiled to clear up Alicia's worries as she retorted."

 

(“...I am fine.”) 

 

"Erio then swore to himself to never reveal anything about Akira."

 

 

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