Reawaken the World

Request for Assistance for Temporary Base Construction (Part 2)

"Suddenly the terminal rings again."

 

(“This is the A2 division headquarters. Number 14, can you hear me? Tell me about your situation there. ”) 

 

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

(“This is number 14. I just finished controlling the building. ”) 

 

(“Confirmed. Follow the navigation in your terminal and move to the next building. Well, number 14, you took more time than we expected to control that building. Did you meet a powerful monster or was there another unexpected situation? ”) 

 

(“I didn't meet any monsters at all. It's just that I searched all the rooms carefully, I think that's why I took more time than usual ... How long is your estimated time? ”) 

 

(“We estimate that you only need about 1 hour. I'm not going to tell you to speed up, but do it faster next time. That's it.”) 

 

(“...Accepted.”) 

 

"Ending the call. He was somewhat distressed after being told that he was less skilled than expected. Seeing that, Alpha just smiled trying to comfort him."

 

[Don't worry about that, let's continue like this. There is no reason to make yourself more dangerous just to speed it up.]

 

"Ts: this code → [....... ]mark to indicate special speech bubble 'nano' or mechanical device."

(“But what if it causes me to fail this request?”) 

 

[No problem. It's much better than being seriously injured. Your safety is priority number one. So, if you try to speed up your exploration, I'll force you to stop, you know.]

 

"Because Alpha told her so firmly like that, Akira cheered feeling lighter."

 

(“You're right, I get it. Let's proceed with caution. ”) 

 

[Yes, that's good. But you have to remember that you have to improve detection and stealth capabilities as soon as possible, you know? So, you need to quickly fix that aspect.]

 

(“... Please be gentle with me. ”) 

 

[No, I'll work hard for you.]

 

"Akira and Alpha smiled as they exchanged jokes. He then changed gears and headed to the next building."

 

"About taking control of so many abandoned buildings after that. Finally, his navigation map brought him back to the temporary headquarters. So he went back and returned the terminal to one of the staff there. With that, his work for today is done."

 

"About feeling tired when he sighed, though, he wasn't tired to the point of exhaustion. He had only met a few monsters during his exploration and his extra clothes greatly reduced the pressure on his body, but that did not help to reduce his mental stress at all."

 

 

(“This is all for today's request, yes…? I am tired . As I thought, since I always relied on your support during the exploration, it was really exhausting when I did it myself.”) 

 

"Alpha smiled and complemented Akira."

 

[You did very well. Let's take a break first. Since we're here, how about we find something to eat? After all, you would only be able to eat that frozen food if you went back to the room, right?]

 

"The construction site is surrounded by many trailers, they are owned by merchants who sell their goods to the Hunters and the workers of the city of Kugamayama."

 

"There is a bus at the construction site that travels regularly from here to the city of Kugamayama. But since it takes time to get back and forth, these merchants serve Hunters who want to get reloads of ammunition and food but don't want to take the bus."

 

"Some of them sell ammunition and weapons, some sell food. Some even rent their camping trailers as portable lodgings. The construction area is filled with people."

 

"Looking at how the Hunters ate a soft, warm meal rather than their usual harsh Hunter rations, Akira felt hungry out of nowhere."

 

(“You're right, I guess I'll buy something to eat too. ”) 

 

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

"Although Akira went and looked through the trailer, he didn't know which foods were good and which ones weren't. He felt like he would pick up something bad if he just chose randomly, so he observed the other Hunters. Although there was no queue nearby, he noticed a relatively long queue nearby."

 

"After adding herself in that queue, Akira peeked at the prices and the food the trailer sold. That's a hot sandwich, 980 aurums per serving. With Akira's feeling of money in his current situation, he felt it was quite expensive to eat. But it didn't feel good that she left after waiting in line, so she decided to buy a hot sandwich."

 

 

"When Akira's turn was coming, he heard a familiar voice from the transaction between the seller and the buyer in front of him. Akira tried to remember whose voice it was, but before he could deduce anything, his turn arrived and he stepped forward. He soon realizes that it's Sheryl."

 

"Sheryl looked surprised for a moment, but she quickly returned to her usual smile."

 

 

(“Welcome . Hot sandwiches are 980 Aurum per serving. ”) 

 

(“... Please take one. ”) 

 

(“Of course. If you are going to pay by card, please place your card in the terminal. ”) 

 

"Sheryl operates the terminal at the counter. The top of the counter shows 980 Aurum, when Akira puts his Hunter ID on it, it makes a beep and the payment is complete."

 

"Sheryl then took a twisted hot sandwich and gave it to Akira, but when she handed it over, she leaned over to him and said."

 

(“I'm glad to see you here. ”) 

 

"Sheryl did sound very happy when she said that, but she returned to her normal smile soon after."

 

(“Thank you very much, please come again. ”) 

 

"Sheryl then smiled at Akira with a smile that she pointed at another customer."

 

"After Akira left the trailer, he quickly realized that the Katsuragi trailer was there too."

 

"Katsuragi looked at Akira who was standing not far from Sheryl's shop."

 

(“Akira! So you're here too huh? A good time! I have something to talk about, come in! Darris !! Watch the shop for a minute !! ”) 

 

"Darris' voice echoed from inside the trailer."

 

(“Your break is still late, you know !!”) 

 

(“Akira is here !! There is something I want to talk to him about !! So just watch the store while I'm away !! ”) 

 

"Darris appears from inside the trailer while looking annoyed. But as soon as he saw Akira, he was surprised by Akira's equipment. Akira looks very different compared to the boy he met not too long ago."

 

"Darris looked at Akira's equipment and understood what Katsuragi meant when he said he had something important to talk to Akira that he would even ask her to watch the store. Then he went to watch the store without complaining any further."

 

"Katsuragi goes to her trailer with Akira. She and Akira then sit on the table together, Sheryl is there too. He also left the shop to one of his subordinates. There are 3 hot sandwiches served on the table."

 

"Akira and Katsuragi seem a bit troubled while Sheryl smiles very happily because she can meet Akira again."

 

"Akira and Katsuragi looked at each other and noticed they both seemed a little worried about Sheryl's behavior."

 

(“So, Katsuragi, what do you want to talk about?”) 

 

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

(“Well, it's not something big. I just want to know how you've been lately. To be honest, I just want to know why you haven't brought the relic since then. I'm thinking you're hurt or something so you can't do Hunter's work. But since you're here, that doesn't mean that's the case, right? ”) 

 

 

(“Well, it is true that it is not a good idea to explore Kuzusuhara's destruction in the current situation. I heard that the distribution of monsters in the ruins changed greatly after that battle and powerful monsters began to roam the outskirts of destruction. And since there are no expensive relics left on the outskirts, I guess it's not worth the danger, huh. But on the other hand, I heard that the battle greatly annihilated the number of monsters. So this is a great opportunity if you want to take some relics from the deeper parts of the other ruins, right? Isn't that the reason why city managers would even spend a lot of money to build a frontline base like this?”) 

 

(“It is not difficult to go to other ruins because I do not have a means of transportation. I can't rent a vehicle with my current Hunter Rank, you know. ”) 

 

 

"Katsuragi returned to look at Akira's equipment. Enlarged suits, AAH assault rifles, CWH anti-matter rifles, and information gathering devices. Akira doesn't look like someone who has a problem with transportation."

 

(“. I don't think anyone would turn down a Hunter like you if you wanted to rent a vehicle for your Hunter job, you know?”) 

 

(“That's because I sold my relics to you, so my Hunter Rank didn't go up much. I only got an augmented suit from the money I earned back then, and for my information gathering device, Elena-san was good enough to sell it for a bargain price to me. I put all my money into my equipment, that's why I don't have much left, and not to mention I need money to rent a vehicle after I get my Hunter Rank high enough. That's because I promised to sell my relics to you, I'll have to do monster hunting work to upgrade my Hunter Rank now. So there you have it, I can't do much even if you say that to me. ”) 

 

(“Well, how else then. ”) 

 

(“Wait a minute. It's not that you're in trouble just because I didn't bring any relics to you, is it? ”) 

 

(“Yah so it is.”) 

 

"Katsuragi actually just wanted to ascertain whether Akira had left Sheryl or not because Akira had not brought any relics to her lately."

 

"About then turned her eyes to Sheryl and she smiled happily at her."

 

(“So, Sheryl, what are you doing in this place?”) 

 

(“I manage the kids from the gang who work for Katsuragi-san. And I also managed a simple shop with the help of Katsuragi-san. That hot sandwich was made by us, you know. This is also thanks to Akira, so thank you. ”) 

 

"Katsuragi then added some explanations."

 

(“I'm basically just doing my part of the deal with you. I also offered Sheryl and her gang some jobs like helping us load stuff or stuff like that to help them earn money. ”) 

 

"Katsuragi pointed at the few children who were moving her things when she said that. They're all the kids from Sheryl's gang."

 

(“I still buy metal debris from them, but at least this work should give them a little more compared to that. You know what to do if you want me to give them a better job, don't you? ”) 

 

(“I know, I'll sell the relics I found for you. ”) 

 

(“Well, I'm looking forward to that. ”) 

 

"Katsuragi finished the hot sandwich she ate while talking."

 

(“. Sheryl, take me one more. ”) 

 

(“Of course . Akira, how about you?”) 

 

(“You should also contribute to their sales. Although you said that you don't have much money, you at least have enough money for another sandwich, right?”) 

 

"About also having finished his own sandwich, and since he also felt unsatisfied, he decided to ask for another one. He then gives Sheryl Hunter's ID while telling her to bring one more sandwich, so she goes to process the payment."

 

"When Sheryl left Katsuragi alone with Akira, Katsuragi suddenly asked Akira while making a puzzled look."

 

(“... Say, Akira. Did you do something to her?”) 

 

"about shaking his head."

 

(“When I realized it, he was already like that .. As I thought, this is weird, isn't it?”) 

 

(“He's completely different now compared to the first time I met him. I'd even believe you if you said that she was Sheryl's twin sister, you know. Well, Sheryl is currently better off as a business partner. He's good at handling people and he's also pretty smart. The hot sandwich was originally the plan. And it's a sweet sell too. ”) 

 

(“So it's not your workshop, huh?”) 

 

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

(“No. I'd like to achieve success by staying in my area of expertise, you know. So I have no plans to do the food business. Even though I helped him run the store, it was Sheryl's. ”) 

 

(“Will he be okay?”) 

 

(“Hm? I am the one who buys the materials. I've told him to make sure that the kids are going to help him bathe and get cleaned properly. I prepared cheap but clean clothes and told them to use quality disposable plastic gloves. In addition, they basically just need to heat things up and put sauce on it. So they should be fine. ”) 

 

"Akira thinks that Katsuragi will make him pay and take care of the consequences in case something bad happens to Sheryl's store, that was why he wanted to make sure the possibility of problems occurring later was low and it was not like he was worried about his cleanliness. . But since Katsuragi answered back with that, Akira thought that there would seem to be no problem later, so he decided not to try digging deeper into the subject."

 

"Sheryl came back with an extra hot sandwich and put it on the table. Akira saw the two hot sandwiches he had just received. It had a thick sauce and bread soaked in meat juice as if it would not allow that drop of goodness to escape. The flesh is quite thick and has a good texture when he bites it. Surprisingly, it did not feel rough despite its appearance. But it's not strange enough to demand a complaint."

 

"If someone asks him if it is good or bad, Akira will answer back that it is a delicious sandwich. But if asked if she would spend 1,000 Aurums a day eating the sandwich, Akira would hesitate to say yes. After all, the price of sandwiches was unaffordable under normal circumstances, it was only acceptable because they were in the middle of the desert."

 

"But for the Hunters who were in the area for the construction assistance request, they did not mind paying such a large sum for the sandwich. There are even people who will happily pay for another portion after feeling that one sandwich is not enough. The price and size of each serving of that hot sandwich was really very well tuned to match the demand in such a situation."

 

"So I asked Sheryl."

 

(“Who decided the price of this hot sandwich? What is Katsuragi? ”) 

 

(“No, I .. Is that not a good price?”) 

 

"Sheryl asked, sounding somewhat worried, but Akira replied while shaking her head."

 

(“No, this is good and I think the price is acceptable for food in the middle of the desert. ”) 

 

(“I'm glad you're satisfied. ”) 

 

"Sheryl smiled with relief. Katsuragi then added with a smile."

 

(“Well, it's basically desert price. That's because the extra price was added because we took the trouble in bringing them all to this dangerous land. I hope people are not offended by the price. ”) 

 

 

(“About that, did you teach it to Sheryl?”) 

 

(“No, I just helped him get the materials and equipment. I didn't tell him anything about how to run his business. I just did what he asked me to do .. Don't get me wrong. I've got no plan to push it on you if it fails, you know? I'm serious here, okay? ”) 

 

"Katsuragi mixed up her jokes when saying that, but it could also be interpreted as a subtle warning. He made excuses for something Akira didn't ask. But Akira just ignored her and instead he turned his gaze to Sheryl and looked completely impressed by her."

 

(“...I saw . You are so amazing. ”) 

 

"Sheryl blushed as she smiled happily."

 

(“Thank you very much . But it was all thanks to Akira and Katsuragi-san as well. ”) 

 

"Akira and Katsuragi looked at each other, even though she could not talk telepathically with Katsuragi, she understood what Katsuragi was trying to say to her. Katsuragi really questioned whether Akira really did nothing to Sheryl."

 

 

"The view that Akira directed to Katsuragi said that he really did nothing. But it was rather dubious whether his thoughts were actually conveyed to Katsuragi or not."

 

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