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Chapter 60 - 60

"Rena, if you're okay with it, how about we just go straight to Europe?"

I had planned to return to Japan once, but I reconsidered and decided to ask Rena.

"Huh? I, I don't mind... but this is sudden. Why?"

The mission to rescue the trophy in America had ended safely, albeit with a few issues. And in the meantime, it seemed that the rescue of all the people who had been turned into trophies around the world had been completed.

"I wanted to go save the British princess."

"Yeah. But the Chunin already rescued her, right?"

The person who had become a trophy in England was a young princess. Incidentally, there are many professional FWO players in Europe, including several former military personnel, so my heading there was a low priority.

I had been thinking that if anyone in Europe still hadn't been rescued after the American dungeon capture, I would hurry over, but I spent too much time on my activities here.

Apparently, the royal family had made a direct rescue request to my master, the leader of the Iga ninja, and they couldn't wait for me any longer.

So there's no need to rush to Europe. There isn't, but...

"I think if I go back to Japan once, I won't want to go abroad again for a while."

"Ah. I see."

I miss Japanese food. The language barrier is scary.

It's not that I have any complaints about the performance of the translation tool, but it was stressful not knowing what people around me were saying at all when I wasn't wearing it.

I want to go back to Japan so badly.

But if I do go back, my quest to raise my profile around the world and become a man worthy of Rena will be put on hold for the time being.

In America, I was recognized by the president as the greatest dungeon explorer, so I was hoping to get some kind of title in Europe as well.

"If you want to go, Hayate, I'll follow you anywhere. Let's just quickly clear the current most difficult dungeon and make them recognize you as the strongest over there too!"

"Thank you, Rena."

She's too good to me. I feel bad for dragging her along on my whims.

So in return, I'll do my best in combat!!

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Once we decided to go to Europe, things moved quickly.

We completed all the arrangements and preparations by evening, left America at 8 PM, and arrived in Germany at 8 AM. The flight time on Rena's supersonic private jet was about five hours. I don't really get time differences.

By the way, we came to Germany because this country is the most advanced in dungeon exploration in Europe. The plan is to raise my profile by clearing a dungeon that no one in such a country has yet conquered.

"Are you doing okay with the jet lag?"

"I feel a little strange."

It was the same when I arrived in America.

"Let's rest up at the hotel. Also, I'm glad we didn't get caught this time."

"Yeah. Seriously."

Getting caught twice would be no joke. It would make me hate traveling by plane.

If I had been caught this time, I was thinking I would take down everyone nearby, escape, and make sure not to get separated from Rena.

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"I'm a little tired after all."

As soon as we arrived at the hotel where we would be staying for the day, Rena collapsed onto the bed.

We had come all the way to Germany on a tight schedule. It seemed to be tough even for her, who was used to traveling by plane.

"You must be exhausted. Want me to give you a massage?"

"...Yes, please."

I've never given anyone a massage before. I just said it on a whim.

But if Rena wants one, I'll do it for her.

I recalled the movements of the masseuse Shinonome-san had arranged for me before I went to rescue Rena. That had felt really good.

I think it was something like this...

"Ngh, ah."

Rena let out a voice. It was a little erotic.

"Hayate, ngh. Y, you're good at this."

"You think so? I'm glad."

I am perfectly tracing the movements of a professional. Please enjoy being healed to your heart's content.

I gave her a massage for about ten minutes.

"That felt really good. Thank you, Hayate."

"You're welcome."

I had actually intended to make it so comfortable that Rena would fall asleep...

Unfortunately, I failed.

But I saw Rena's refreshed smile, so let's call it a win.

"It felt so good I almost fell asleep."

"Really? You could have just fallen asleep."

"Because, I want to give you one too, Hayate."

"A massage?"

"Yes. It's okay if you fall asleep, Hayate."

Rena rolled up her sleeves, showing her motivation. My expectations rose a little.

My cute girlfriend is going to give me a massage. Just thinking about it blows away any fatigue.

"Now, please lie down. Hayate-san."

"Okay."

Times like these are happiness.

Rena's weight on top of me as I lie face down is moderately comfortable.

The four-sword style is very taxing on the shoulders. Perhaps because she knows this, it felt amazing that she focused her massage around my shoulders.

"Does this feel good?"

"Yeah."

"Harder?"

"That's just right."

Rena makes minor adjustments while listening to my reactions.

I see... So you're supposed to do it while watching the other person's reaction.

I was just copying the professional's movements. Massages are deeper than I thought.

Getting one from Rena feels really good.

My consciousness began to fade, and eventually, I could no longer answer Rena's questions.