Ch.67 The Origins' Meeting III

"Well, we'll talk about that later. 'That' was still still a thing afterall"

"As long as we keep Haru-chan and Fukaya Ruru-san together, there shouldn't be any problems."

"...Curse... Ahem, what's a more pressing issue than 'that'?"

"Foreign forces. We have already apprehended 230 agents from 15 countries at the border."

"230!?"

"There are already over 100 people inside the country. There's also a lot of involvement from the political world."

"The area around the dungeon is swarming. We're currently investigating."

"There are a lot of regular people doing this illegal part-time job. It's like, 'If you find someone who looks like Haru-chan, you will get this much' So it's tough."

"There are a considerable number of cases against streamers... it's troublesome."

"There's been a lot of hacking going on. That's why all the critical data is on paper, and only handled in the Chairman's office, and the devices are also kept outside."

"...Come to think of it...The reason why we were called here was also"

"Indeed."

"Chairman, if you give the same answer every time, people will dislike you."

"Umu... there's no other way to say it."

When Emi recalls their previous meeting, everyone nods deeply.

"Haru-chan is dangerous."

"I do know that."

"How much do you know about it?"

"Um, let's see... I think it's as far as her level having a ★ in it."

Emi remembers what the chairman and the others had told her before.

"★...Yes, that means, in the game terms."

""Reincarnation.""

"...The geniuses work so well together."

"Reincarnation. To be reborn."

"Reincarnation. In gaming world it means going beyond the limit."

"ーThat's what's happening to Haru-chan. That's why she's able to move so strangely."

"Even if she's supported by magic power, that's still a bit abnormal."

"During the investigation, we secretly take a phoー found footage of 'when she was a he', but... He's completely different."

"Huh?"

"Oh, it's okay. I casually mentioned it to Haru-chan already."

"No, about the secret photo... Nevermind."

'ーHaru-chan, these people really have been keeping an eye on you since you were a man...'

Shocked by his persistence, and thinking of 'him' who would likely only respond "Oh really?" even if 'he' heard this, Emi sighed again.

"I wonder what her actual level is now."

"Now that I think about it, what are the level standards like in Japan?"

"If I remember correctly, the level for someone who has never entered a dungeon is fixed at 0. For beginners and amateurs, it goes up to 10."

"If it's an intermediate level person who can work professionally, then up to 20."

"And the top advanced players are usually around level 20. The highest level in Japan is around 30, and overseas it's confirmed to be up to 39, right?"

"Yeah. But personal strengtg change quite a bit depending on hidden stats and skills."

"Crescent-chan is an intermediate player, right?"

"Y-yes..."

"Wow, isn't that amazing? Normal people can't get past the level 10 barrier! I mean, even I was stuck at level 6!"

"That's true. I tried to do it last year too, but 3 was my limit. Maybe it's because I'm a middle-aged man."

"Uncle, that's awesome!"

'ーUm, that person is the president of a big company, Anego...'

Emi decided that when she got back, she would inhale Haru's smell.

'ーIf I stopped thinking about something so exquisite like burying my face in Haru's head and breathing in, my mind would just melt, I wouldn't be able to stay here...'

"...But then it makes me even more curious. That ★10."

"Hmm. Speaking of creative writing, from what I've seen of the reincarnation stories that were popular back in the day, it's all about reaching the 'max level', right?"

"In that case, if you go any further than 39, that is level 40, means you get a ★...?"

"Could be 50 or 60."

"That's possible for Haru-chan."

"But it's that 'fountain', you know? Why not just make it 100?"

"No, 100 is a bit..."

"The human wall... is predicted to be 40, so..."

"...It's not impossible. To begin with, it was an incident that occurred inside the dungeon. Her appearance has also completely changed. From an adult man to a young girl... and her black hair has turned into blonde hair."

"And he's also dungeon's favorite person. With the Curse-sama or No-Name-sama and all that, hahahaha."

"A-Anego-san... You need to drink some water..."

"Oh, Crescent-chan is so cute! Come here."

Emi, also known as Crescent, is embraced by a drunk woman and is confused by the smell of the older woman's perfume and alcohol.

'ーI'd be happy if it was Haru-san hugging me.'

"Well, Haru-chan is a little strange."

"She's a little strange, so anything goes."

"Indeed."

"Everyone was saying that on the stream, so they're really interested..."

"But now everyone knows. Everyone wants Haru-chan."

"I understand that, but--"

Someone snapped their fingers and a door different from the one Emi and the others came through opened.

"ーAnd that's why this rare opportunity is the key."

"...Hello."

A woman with long silver hair and blue eyes came timidly into the room.

"Ah, Lili-chan."

"It's not fair that Haru-chan hugged you like that!"

"I wanted to swap place with you!"

...As soon as she entered, people started heckling her.

『Eh… eh…』

"Um, please speak to this child in English. She can't bring an interpreter here, and she still don't understand Japanese much."

"...The Origins from overseas...I believe they'll need to learn the language first."

"It seems you came here secretly. Well, we'll get into the details of the violation of the agreement later, so let's leave that for now, okay?"

There were glances and chatter from the eight people in the room.

These feelings are directed at her, and she is exhausted from the "happy time just now" - that is 'Lili'.

She looked around… and seemed even more frightened by what seemed like an incredibly suspicious sight, but when Mother beckoned her, she approached with her lips pursed.

"So this girl is also an Origin?"

"Yes. I'm one of the Origins from overseas."

"What's your code name?"

"Its the 'Princess', you see."

- "Princess."

Emi somehow understood what it meant from the way Lili carried herself and the accessories around her neck, but she gave up on the thought, thinking, "Well, this is Haru-san we're talking about after all."

『...Once again, I'm sorry, I promised...』

『First, speak in English slowly and use simple expressions. Then even a high school will probably be able to understand. Right? Mikazuki.』

"Um, ah, yes. I mean, my code name is just my real name in English..."

"It's definitely Crescent, hahaha."

"Ugh..."

'ーI never knew code names could be so embarrassing.'

"Ahh! It's annoying that we can't use automatic translation in this day and age!"

"Well, it's online after all... it's impossible to keep it secret."

The conversation continues, leaving Emi feeling shocked and embarrassed every time something happens.

"Huh... but you said something like that before. About two foreigners."

The "Anego" seems to be so drunk she clamed down instead.

This is in stark contrast to Emi, who is a very sensible person when it comes to anything other than young girls.

"She's one of them. Her name... was already mentioned on the stream, and most importantly, Haru-chan has heard about it, so maybe we should call her Lili-san."

『Yes. Lili... Please call me that, my dear friends.』

"Well, just in case, we'll still call you 'Princess'."

"Okaay."

"Y-yes..."

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『Well, I will explain briefly. About Haru-chan saving me.』

『I swear it was a coincidence. The people who asked me if I wanted to experience the dungeons of this country arranged for me to experience it. It happened this morning.』

『As the originator, she would never lie. Let's believe her.』

『So, is the thing with Curse-sama also a coincidence?』

『If it had been targeting Haru-chan from the beginning, it might have done something similar in a similar situation.』

『In that case, anyone who Haru-chan thinks she might help...』

"Princess"...It was a coincidence that Lili became unable to move at the bottom of that dungeon.

After all, it wasn't hers that broke, but the one who was with her.

After discussing it with her and her companions, they decided that she would stay because she simply had the highest chance of survival - and her level was also very high.

It would not be strange for her, as their employer, to stay behind if people's lives were at stake - and above all, it was the bond of the Origins, so she would not lie.

『But, Can the wristband even breaks like that?』

『That's not likely... that object can even survive against missiles.』

『They're from the dungeon. Well, durability depends on the item, so you need to check it regularly.』

『There is a mandatory inspection once a year... after all.』

『It could just be a coincidence... Yes, it is. Such accidents happen several times a year.』

『But, Princess...or anyone else, they'd have to keep glued to one spot.』

『That is assuming that Haru-chan will respond to the rescue requestー』

The room turned silent.

Although they may seem like they're joking, everyone here is only thinking about Haru.

Meanwhile.

"Fuhehehee..."

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

"!!!!!"

『!!!!!』

Then "his" heartfelt laughter echoed through the speakers, and all nine people turned around, their eyes glued to the screen.

The grown-ups, the boys and girls, and of course Emi and Anego were all in agony.

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