Reawaken the World

Facing Conflict (Part 1)

"Reina refused to back down when she firmly followed Akira, but she found it strange that Akira was moving slowly even for someone exploring a very dangerous underground city."

 

(“Shiori, why is she moving so slowly?”) 

 

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

(“Everyone has different speed, principles, and judgment during the exploration of the ruins. I believe that he is the type of person who prefers to do a full check even if it slows him down. ”) 

 

(“But even so, he's still too slow, isn't he? There are 3 people monitoring the area here, you know? ”) 

 

"Reina truly understood the importance of scanning the area. The underground city hallway was filled with rubble and debris, where monsters might hide. Not to mention, the Yarata Scorpions could disguise themselves and fuse with the rubble. Thus, he could understand why Akira wanted to proceed with such caution."

 

"But even with that in mind, if Akira's skills were the same as what he heard, there should be no problem even if he moved faster. Or at least, with 3 people here on guard, Akira was moving too slowly and he felt irritating."

 

"Shiori hesitated to answer that question. After all, he knew that the real reason was something that might bother Reina. But then again, keeping it a secret would be against his duty, so he tried to explain the reason to Reina in his own way."

 

(“Not 3 people, but 1 person. ”) 

 

(“Eh? There are 3 of us here, right? ”) 

 

(“He does not expect or rely on our support, and it is also the case to scan the area as well. He was always re-scanning the places we had scanned. Not to mention, he always proceeded carefully while taking a position where he would be able to deal with the enemy using his own weapons if we were ambushed by a swarm of Yarata Scorpions. In short, he explored the area as if he was still alone. ”) 

 

"Shiori's guess is correct. Akira does that as his practice and he does so assuming that Shiori and Reina will leave him as bait if they are overrun by monsters."

 

 

"Reina's face twitched in anger, she thought Akira was looking at her. It was as if he was just a total amateur hunter and a deadweight to him. He almost screamed but was somehow able to contain himself. After all, if he shouted, it was not only his admission that he was imposing himself on Akira, he would also attract the attention of the monsters. It's possible that he admitted that he was nothing but dead weight."

 

"Reina tried to hold back. Although he whispered in a calm voice, it was clear that he was angry and even slightly trembling with anger."

 

(“.... Are we really that bad, to the point that he doesn't even trust us?”) 

 

"Shiori answered back in a soft voice to calm Reina down."

 

(“She just doesn't know our abilities yet. For someone who did not judge the abilities of other Hunters based on his rank, his actions were understandable. Let's just say he's trying to eliminate the risk that comes from trusting his life to someone he doesn't know very well. It is very difficult to assess one's abilities. Even someone as strong as Katsuya-sama is still looked down upon as a young Hunter. So, that's a double right for us. ”) 

 

(“It may be true, but still ..”) 

 

"Hunter Rank is supposed to demonstrate Hunter abilities. But it was judged using achievements, so it could not be used as proof of one's ability when it came to fighting against monsters. There were Hunters who were ranked high because of their combat skills though terrible when it came to collecting relics or exploring ruins. And of course, that also applies to the opposite case. In the end, those two types of Hunters would have the same Hunter Rank as if they produced the same result."

 

"After Shiori's explanation, Reina calmed down for a bit and thought that if what she heard at the station about Akira was true, it meant that she might be a Hunter focused on hunting monsters. He might as well see another Hunter with a higher rank despite being weaker than him. If that was the case, then it was only expected for him to treat her and Shiori like him."

 

"Reina could calm down after she thought about it, but it seemed like it couldn't completely erase her displeasure."

 

(“Mrs, as I expected, we should go back. Even if accompanying him, I don't think it will bring any benefit to us. ”) 

 

(“... No, I refused!”) 

 

"Reina felt that if she came back here, it just meant she came all the way just to annoy Akira before coming back and returning without producing any results. He really couldn't stand that thought so he rejected Shiori's suggestion. But more than that, Reina hopes to find something that can make her proud of her own skills, something like triggers, opportunities, anything."

 

"Shiori reassessed the situation. Even if Reina constantly wanted to stay here, it seemed like Akira would not consider her as her ally. If they were ambushed by a swarm of Yarata Scorpions, in the worst case scenario, Akira might even see him as his enemy. He might even shoot him and use it as a distraction to save himself."

 

"Shiori understands that if Reina won't change her mind, then she should try to change Akira's mind. At the very least, he needed to make sure that he would help them if they were in an emergency. When Shiori decided on that choice, she started thinking about how to approach Akira."

 

(About suddenly stop and make a long ‹Hmmmm›. He had ventured far enough while watching the traces of the Yarata Scorpion who had just attacked the number 15 defense point, but even so, he was unable to find any visible traces.) 

 

"Ts: This code→ (‹...... ›) sign to indicate message bubble or author explanation."

"At this level, he would reach defensive point number 15 without finding anything. He was wondering if he missed anything on the way here, so he asked Alpha to confirm."

 

(“Alpha, I know that I'm in training to look for marks and traces. That's why I'm trying my best to be careful not to miss anything, but if there's something I'm missing, be sure to let me know, okay? We're here for work anyway. ”) 

 

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

[Don't worry, I'll tell you right. After all, it would be very bad for me as well if you were ambushed by a swarm of Yarata Scorpions because of that.]

 

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

"When Alpha smiles at Akira, he returns with a bitter smile."

 

(“Well, thank you for that, but it means that there really is no trace that I missed, huh, I feel that the headquarters will complain again about me being too long.”) 

 

"About a little bit of frowning. The Alpha who saw that understood that he did not say that to complain about the headquarters, but he actually complained about his own lack of ability. She smiled at him gently."

 

[When that happens, just let them say everything they want to say. If they wanted to conduct a proper search in the area, they should have sent an exploration team instead. So it is only expected that someone from the defense team takes longer while exploring the area. There is nothing you need to worry about, so do not rush and continue exploring this area carefully.]

 

"In a sense, Alpha is also Akira's master. He was really happy that he was taking his job very seriously, but it would be bad if he was killed by that virtue before he could even finish his request. So he really hoped that he wouldn't take this job too seriously, for her sake."

 

(“. All right, I get it. ”) 

 

"After saying that, Akira renewed his resolve and will continue the exploration. But Shiori suddenly called out to him."

 

(“Akira-sama, I have something I want to talk about, can you listen for a moment?”) 

 

"About thinking of ignoring him, but his next words made him inadvertently turn around."

 

(“I want to ask Akira-sama to act as Milady's bodyguard. I want to negotiate on details and gifts for the request.”) 

 

"It was really sudden and Akira could not immediately process what Shiori had just said. It took some time before he regained consciousness. He was completely dumbfounded and looked puzzled as he said instinctively."

 

(“... Huh?”) 

 

"Shiori knew that at least Akira did not ignore her, so she immediately explained what she said to clear up her confusion."

 

(“Please let me explain the details of the request. This request period until we are done with this Yarata Scorpion extermination request, during this time, I want you to stay within the range where you can protect Milady. The reward is 5,000,000 Aurum which will be paid after you complete the request. This gift will not be reduced if the Headquarters gives you a job that makes it impossible for you to live around Milady, but if you ask for such a job of your own volition or bring Milady into danger, we have to negotiate the amount of cutting the prize ..”) 

 

"Reina was also startled and frozen, just like Akira when she heard the sudden suggestion from Shiori. But when he regained consciousness, he immediately protested."

 

 

(“I asked Milady's bodyguard. If Milady doesn't want to go back to defensive point 14, I'll have to find another way to guarantee Milady's safety. But if Milady decides to come back, then I will take back my request. ”) 

 

(“T-but, even if you want to hire an outsider, there's no way Drankam will let us pay him 5,000,000 Aurum !?”) 

 

(“Please don't worry, I'll pay for it with my own money. This may be a large sum, but Milady's safety is crucial. ”) 

 

"Reina understood from Shiori's serious expression that she really planned to pay using her own money."

 

"Reina also understood very well that it would be a waste even if she told Shiori to rethink about it. After all, it was the same as having Shiori rethink her own safety, which was obvious, she would not take any risks."

 

"Of course, even for Reina, she felt bad about making Shiori go that far for her own selfishness. He knew that everything would be resolved if he decided to return, but he really wanted to stay there until he could leave the important achievements, and not to mention, the, he has a stubborn personality. Therefore, Reina was confused and did not know what to do."

 

"The unshakable heart and the unsteady heart, Reina and Shiori looked at each other with meaningful gazes, their respective desires at odds with the available choices."

 

"About unconsciously sucked into the mood while still stunned, but Alpha suddenly spoke to him."

 

(“Akira, if you leave them alone, you will not be able to fix whether you will accept the request or not, you know?”) 

 

"About quickly retorting and saying in a panic."

 

(“Wait a minute. Regardless of whether you will return or not, I cannot accept that request. ”) 

 

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

(“. ”) 

 

"Shiori thought of increasing the reward, but Akira just shook her head."

 

(“No, I'm not saying that the reward is not enough, the real problem is my ability. I had my own hands protecting myself, so I thought I could not guarantee the safety of others. That's why even if you increase the reward, I'm still unable to accept your request. ”) 

 

"Reina was surprised."

 

(“But you've saved a bunch of Hunters from a bunch of Yarata Scorpions alone, right? The headquarters staff said it themselves, you know. But even so, you still say that you do not have enough skills?”) 

 

(“I can barely survive that, you know. I even ran out of all my ammunition and was so close to being killed back then. I definitely wouldn't do that again even if someone told me to do it. ”) 

 

(“Then why do you do that?”) 

 

(“That's because the Hunters I saved didn't pass on the correct information to the headquarters. At that moment, it seemed that they had only told HQ that they were ambushed by an insect-like monster. I only knew that they were trapped inside the Yarata Scorpion's nest after arriving there. What happened after that was nothing more than me trying to deal with what I was dealing with. ”) 

 

(“If it's really that bad, then why did you take this request to remove the Yarata Scorpion's nest?”) 

 

"About starting to get upset, it's not that she accepted this request because she wanted to."

 

(“There's no way I can refuse a request from the Long-Term Strategic Division of Kugamayama city, you know !! Of course, I would refuse this request if I could !! ”) 

 

(“A-I understand, I'm sorry to hear that. ”) 

 

"Reina was surprised when Akira yelled at her, but she tried to hide it with a smile. He then pushed his courage to ask the last thing that still bothered him."

 

(“... J-so in short, you're actually not that strong, right?”) 

 

(“Ya. ”) 

 

"After hearing the explanation from the headquarters, Shiori and Reina imagine Akira as a highly skilled Hunter who goes straight into the Yarata Scorpion's lair alone, saving a group of Hunters, who are, and protect them all the way back to base without getting anyone hurt. But Akira only denies it so bluntly that it shatters their image of him to dust. When they looked at him again, he just looked like a normal young Hunter to them now."

 

"There was an awkward silence between them, they were all dumbfounded."

 

"Shiori looks a little confused when she sees Reina and makes a new suggestion to Akira."

 

(“In this case, please allow me to change the request details. I'd like to ask you to lend your support to Milady. The duration of the request until Milady returned to the defensive point, the reward was 100,000 Aurum. So, will you accept it?”) 

 

(“Shiori?”) 

 

"Reina couldn't understand what Shiori was trying to convey as she made a puzzled face, but Shiori returned it with a gentle look as if she was trying to calm her down. It was like the gaze of an older sister who was worried because of her troublesome little sister."

 

(“I'll revoke that request if Milady decides to come back, but Milady doesn't want to do it, right?”) 

 

(“... Ughh. ”) 

 

"But stubbornly Reina follows Akira thinking that he is a highly skilled Hunter. It would be very sad if he immediately decided to return when he knew that his assumptions were not correct. He would come back if asked, but he really didn't want to say that himself."

 

"Shiori understands Reina's mind and decides to make a new suggestion for Akira. If Akira refuses the request, Shiori plans to use it as an excuse to return. And if Akira accepts the request, he will pay her some money to tie her into this awkward situation and build a good relationship with her. Both results were not bad so Shiori decided to make that request."

 

"Shiori looked back at Akira and waited for her answer. Akira is confused as to what to do, but suddenly Alpha says to him."

 

[It would be troublesome if it caused another fight if you refused it, so how about you accept their request? This request can also be used as an excuse so that we won't fight each other as we explore the ruins together, and it's not like you have to proactively protect them. So let's just accept his request and end this argument here. But of course, you can say no too, if you want.]

 

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

(“... You're right, I think I will. ”) 

 

"About thinking that it wasn't like Shiori and Reina were expecting something out of her ability, she could only provide them with help while remaining focused on her exploration. He thought that if it was just that much, then it might be okay to accept their request."

 

(“Alright, I'll accept that request. My name is Akira. ”) 

 

(“I Shiori. Here, please. ”) 

 

"Shiori distributed 10 pieces of 10,000 Aurum notes to Akira. With this, their negotiations have ended."

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