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Chapter 112 - Clairvoyance Lv2

Nanapon and I called off the level grinding and started walking back and forth along the road. In other words, we were taking a stroll.

"How is it?"

I asked Nanapon after we passed a certain party.

"They were normal. I mean, one of them was level twenty, so they're probably stronger than us."

As we walked along the road, we passed several parties, most of whom were around level twenty. There was one middle-aged man who was over level thirty, but even he didn't have a unique skill.

"I think I'm stronger, but Mireille Road is probably an area for that level range."

Given our levels, it would probably be better for us to stick to the beginner areas. But we have unique skills, and I'm not an amateur.

"Yes, yes. Eleanor-san is strong. More importantly, people who are older tend to have higher levels."

Nanapon casually brushed me off and stated her observation.

"Well, it probably just means they've been at it for that long."

"Conversely, it means that if someone has a high level for their age, or seems strong, there's a high probability they have a unique skill. Like us."

I see. I understood what Nanapon was trying to say.

"So adventurers who are young but are making a lot of money, have good weapons, or are in high-difficulty areas are suspicious."

"That's right. And you can tell by their rank. For example, I think someone who is A-rank in their early twenties has a high probability of having one."

"I understand. Nanaka-san, if you see someone like that, use your Clairvoyance. It would be tiring to do it on everyone, right?"

"That's true. And I can't keep an eye out for monsters. Honestly, it's difficult to peek at Status Cards while walking."

Of course it is. I need Nanapon to be on the lookout for monsters, so it would probably be difficult.

"Nanaka-san, you might not like it, but would you go on an adventure with Okita-kun tomorrow?"

"…Why?"

Nanapon made a slightly displeased face.

"I want you to see Yoshino-san's Status Card. And Lin-san's, too."

"…Are you suspicious of them?"

"It's not that I am, but I want to confirm it. You can't trust your back to people who lie, right?"

I know that neither Yoshino-san nor Lin-san are that kind of person, but I want some peace of mind.

"You don't plan on going as Eleanor-san?"

"People who know, know that Yoshino-san is one of the department head's people. I don't want to be seen making too much contact with her, and I don't want people to think we've teamed up."

With Okita-kun and Nanapon, it won't be a problem. It will just look like two beginners being looked after.

"Understood. I'll accompany you tomorrow then."

"Sorry about this."

"No, I'd like to go on an adventure in my normal clothes for a change."

I get it. I get it so much. People stare when we pass by, and more than anything, this outfit is hard to move in.

"By the way, could you go to another guild and see the Status Cards they have stored there?"

"They're too far away for me to see, so it's impossible. My Clairvoyance improves my vision slightly, but I still can't see things that are several dozen meters away. So, tomorrow, Okita-san, please keep the two of them distracted. Today, my gaze is hidden because I'm wearing sunglasses, but tomorrow I won't be, so they'll notice. I need to stare to some extent to read the words on the card."

The text on the cards is small, after all.

"Got it. Just the unique skill is fine. I want to know if Yoshino-san really has perfect memory, and if Lin-san has a unique skill. You don't need to look at anything else."

"Understood."

Nanapon is so reliable.

"Very well. We're meeting at nine tomorrow, so don't be late."

"…Can I still back out?"

"No. You need to wake up early sometimes."

Honestly… This is why I can't with university students.

"Sigh… Understood."

"Make sure you prepare lunch."

We'll be out all day, and forgetting lunch would be a disaster.

"I'll buy something at a convenience store… What are you doing, Okita-san?"

Nanapon asked about my lunch.

"Kaede-chan is making me a bento from my beloved wife."

"Ah… the round onigiri."

How does she know that!

"Kaede-chan wakes up early to make them for me, so that's more than enough."

"That's nice for you."

"Shall I make some for you? I can make triangular ones."

Ahem!

"No thanks. You seem like the type to mix potions into them, Eleanor-san."

How did she know?

"You don't want colorful potion onigiri?"

"Of course I don't. Besides, don't potions lose their effect when heated? They'd just be unappetizing-looking onigiri…"

I thought they might be colorful and photogenic, but it seems playing with your food is a bad idea.

"I'll pass then. Oh, by the way. I tried that Body Soap Potion you suggested before, and it was great. The Shampoo Potion was good, too. You should try it. Kaede-chan's hair became silky and her skin became supple."

I wanted to touch them forever. But I wanted to do it as Okita-kun. I'll do it next time.

"Ah… that was for… no, I'll try it too. A Potion Bath is a bit much at this time of year."

Nanapon seemed to be on the verge of remembering something, but she quickly came to her senses.

"You should. Well, let's head home for today. We're coming back tomorrow, so let's call it an early day."

"Right. And I need to report about my Clairvoyance to the Guild Master-san."

"That's true."

It was still before four, but we decided to head back.

Nanapon and I returned to the front of the Gate and passed through it. Once we were back in the Guild, we headed towards Kaede-chan, but…

"She's out?"

"That's right. The branch manager is out."

Kaede-chan nodded with her business smile.

"Working?"

"Yes."

So she does do her job. But what should I do…

As I was pondering, Nanapon tapped me on the shoulder.

"I'll call her later and report it."

That's probably for the best. It's better if she explains it herself, and it's not something worth waiting around for her to come back for.

"Alright, I'll leave it to you."

"You can count on me."

I left the explanation to Nanapon and decided to head home, even though it was a bit early.

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After returning home, I spent the time until Kaede-chan got back calling Yoshino-san to explain that I would be bringing Nanapon along. Yoshino-san readily agreed, so tomorrow's adventure would be a harem party with three women and just me. What's more, it was a combo of attributes, a big-chested woman, a married woman, and a minor. That's something else.