Chapter 115 - Chapter 103: On-Site Inspection Live!
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"Evening."
"Shou-kun."
"Good evening!"
8 PM. 30 minutes until the live stream.
Waiting for me in the [Virtual Club Room] were Mion and Yata-sensei.
I knew Seth (Miki) had already gone into IRO. She was apparently going to scout the [Southwest Duty Hut], the location for tomorrow's live stream, with Nat and Iincho. And as a quest for the guild [Silver Manor], they'd also be transporting supplies.
As for Club President Bell-san, I heard from Seth that she was in a meeting with the production team.
It was a discussion about how to manage the guild from now on, given the unsettling movements of the [Grania Empire] and the [Paltheim Principality].
When I asked if it was okay for the guild master to be absent, she replied, "Children cannot comprehend difficult matters," which was annoying…
"Are you all set?"
"Yes!"
"I'm ready anytime!"
Yata-sensei joining us again today was reassuring.
She had said her support would gradually decrease, but I hoped she'd stick around at least until summer.
"Alright. Off to IRO then."
"Yes. Have a good game."
"Yep. See ya."
So, Yata-sensei, please don't grin.
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Ah… that's right.
Maybe everyone else has such items, and I just haven't realized it?
Midway from my [My Home] cave hall, through the [Ancient Ruins] to the west, towards the [Safe Zone] grassland.
Mion and I were whispering back and forth. I didn't mind if Yata-sensei overheard, but Club President Bell-san or Seth might return suddenly, so…
Even so, just walking around, I could somewhat understand why there was a positive correction to [Presence Concealment].
Because my footsteps definitely feel quieter.
"Woof!"
Lupi dashed off as the western exit came into view.
It's good that she's so energetic, but I hope she doesn't get sick? IRO has some oddly realistic aspects that are scary.
If there was a [Medicine] skill, I might have to take it. I can already do [Alchemy], so it would be like self-diagnosing and self-prescribing…
"Shou-kun, 5 minutes left."
"Okay. Should I just sit on the grassland?"
"Yes."
This grassy area in the [Safe Zone] was really comfortable to sit in. It felt more like a safe sleep zone than a safe zone, if only it didn't rain…
Lupi was happily running and jumping through the grass… Is she chasing a grasshopper or something?
"Shou-kun, the chat window."
"Ah, crap. Sorry, sorry."
Hastily, I opened the chat window I had set up last time.
[Yata] "Can you see it on your end too?"
"Yep. I saw the chat."
Seriously…? It's definitely more than before, right?
<10 seconds… 5, 4, …>
"Hello everyone. I'm Mion, the Game Mystery Hunter. Nice to meet you!"
[Bearmen] "First time viewer, hello~ ヽ(´▽｀)/"
[Bluesha] "Kyaaa~ ♪───Ｏ（≧∇≦）Ｏ────♪"
[Galeso] "Nailed it!"
etcetc…
My eyes couldn't keep up with the comments flowing like a waterfall…
And then,
[Daytron] "
[Rouranran] "
[Bluesha] "Nice! x2"
[Kincoji] "
etcetc…
Ah-wah-wah-wah…
"Ah, thank you very much!"
From then on, donation after donation, mostly around 300 yen, kept coming. Is this really okay?
"Yes. Um, well then, without further ado, I'll hand it over to Shou-kun, who defeated an [Area Boss] for the first time, and solo at that!"
Oh, right. No time to be spacing out.
I should try to look a bit more energetic… Too late now.
"Shou-kun, Lupi-chan, hello."
"Welcome, Mion. Huh? Hey, Lupi!"
Lupi, who had been playing with some insect, happily dashed and leaped into my arms.
"There. Say hello."
"Woof-woof!"
[Lucol] "So cute~"
[Napalm] "This is just agonizingly cute…"
[Gafugafu] "Aaaaaah! I wanna fluff her!"
etcetc…
Yeah, well, Lupi being cute is unavoidable.
"And today, we're planning to talk about the story Mion requested for the live stream."
"Yes! 'Showdown with the [Area Boss]: What happened at that time!'"
[Matsudaira] "On-site inspection is here!"
[Galeso] "Damn, this sounds super interesting."
[Izayoi] "Starting from the current location?"
etcetc…
Ah, that's good.
I was worried they'd say, 'More [Food Porn] now!' But then again, I can do [Food Porn] anytime.
"Yes. So, please start by explaining your current location."
"Roger. Uhm, this entire grassland is a [Safe Zone], a [Safe Zone] that was created after defeating that [Armor Bear]… the [Red Armor Bear]."
I looked around, making sure the viewers could see everything.
And first, that, I suppose?
"That cave connects to the [Ancient Ruins] inside, to the opposite side of the door that wouldn't open before. We properly opened it, and now we use it to travel back and forth."
[Shakeena] "That door you were curious about opened!"
[Nonnonno] "It's rare for a dungeon to have two entrances and exits."
[Karin] "I wonder if it's for game convenience or if there's a meaning behind it~"
[Mattoru] "So, the entire underground of this island is covered in ruins?"
etcetc…
I see.
Indeed, there was a path leading north, so it might spread across the entire underground.
"By the way, [Coputi] grows wild here, so it's a bit of a sneaky [Safe Zone]."
[Reiminsky] "A critical hit to me, who was doing seated gathering lol"
[Imanity] "I wish they'd come sell it in the Republic w"
[Choccol] "They taught us about the existence of [Hermit Bamboo Grass] Potions, so no problem~"
[TS] "Seriously!"
etcetc…
They don't seem to think it's as sneaky as I thought? It wasn't intentional, but it's good that the word about [Hermit Bamboo Grass] becoming potions has spread.
"Speaking of which, Shou-kun, you didn't go through the tutorial, did you?"
"Nope. Zero money too. Well, it wouldn't do any good to have money anyway."
[Gafugafu] "Someone immune to monetary negotiation! lol"
[Fritee] "Even if you had money, there's nowhere to shop, right?"
[Molt] "It's probably more useful to melt it back into ingots in the furnace!"
etcetc…
Ah, yes, turning it back into ingots might be an option. But then, what to make? Maybe a medal for Lupi?
"Alright, please take us to the first location."
"Yep. Lupi, let's go."
"Woof!"