Episode 107: Confused by Excessive Rewards

"Ahahahaha. This is enjoyable!!"

"Hmm."

We are enjoying the attractions with all our might at ESJ right now. However, this is related to the fact that we went to get our reward after finishing the request yesterday.

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After finishing the request, we immediately head to where the staff member was to correspond with them, and we find the employee in no time. They are starting to clear up small pieces of rubble in the area.

"Um ~, Excuse me."

"Oh? What's wrong? I think you were the ones we asked for help?"

As I call out to the employee who requested our help, the employee asks me in a strange voice.

"Oh, it's over."

"Yes! Please wait a minute!"

Surprised by my answer, the employee let out a panicked voice and immediately started calling someone.

"Ah, hello, how are you? Ah, I see, I understand."

"Ah, hello, erm, yes, yes, that's right. The two of them defeated most of it. I think the damage is quite minor. Yes. I udnerstand. I will respond accordingly."

After interacting with some people on the other end of the phone, the staff turned to us.

"Umm, I will pay you separately, but apart from that, we have caused you a lot of trouble today, and in view of the great contribution you have made to bring an end to the Stampede, I would like to express my gratitude to all of you. Up to 6 people, including you, can become permanent VIP members of ESJ. These members can use all ESJ related facilities free of charge. In addition, we are not open tomorrow due to cleaning etc., but if you are able to come, we will make a special arrangement for you. What do you think? You are welcome to stay at the ESJ official hotel and come from there. Of course, we will pay for the hotel."

"Huh? Hey, do you mind if I ask you to wait a moment!?"

"Yes, of course."

Surprised at how big the reward the employee presented was, I took Nanami and Shia to a place a little ways away and crouched down in a circle.

"Hey, what is with that reward?"

"That's crazy!! Lifetime free membership? That means it's always free, right?"

"Hmm."

When I asked the two of them, I was surprised by the tone of Nanami's excited voice even though she was whispering, and Shia agreed.

They promised they would do anything, so I was planning to get a free pass ticket that we could play freely for a day next time, but I'm kind of confused because I was presented with a reward that was more than I expected.

"Isn't it? We're not that big of deal, are we?"

"What did you do?"

"We just annihilated the monsters that appeared from the dungeons."

"Eh ~ !? The reward is for just doing that?"

"Yes."

We were surprised and in shrewd whispers, discussed with each other about the rewards offered.

Isn't it too much to use ESJ's facilities for the rest of our lives just for annihilating small-fry monsters. And they're going to be open tomorrow, I don't understand what the hell is going on.

"Hmm."

"What is it?"

"You should take everything they can give."

Shia raises her hand slightly and makes an unusual self-assertion, so when I asked her, I received an honest answer.

If my boss says so, should I take what I can get?

"Uh ..."

The staff member timidly called out ot us from behind, looking apologetic.

"Oh, yes, what's wrong?"

"I would like to hear from you soon, but how about it?"

"Ah, I understand. Thank you very much. But about tomorrow, could you bring in a certain amount of guests other than us?"

When I stand up and reply, the employee asks for a reply about the reward, so I accept it, and at the same time, I put out one condition.

"Might I ask why that is?"

"Because I think it's important to have an atmosphere where there are people other than ourselves who are having fun in a place like this."

"I see. I understand. Tomorrow we will invite only those who won the lottery amont the customers who came today and will be able to come tomorrow."

I explain my thoughts to the staff who doesn't understand my intentions.

It might be nice to rent out the place, but I think that the fun would be reduced by more than half in an empty theme park with no one else around.

The employee who understood that nods in agreement.

"Thank you."

"Then I will make the arrangements, so I will guide you to the hotel first, okay?"

"Ah, yes. Understood."

After that, we are taken to the hotel, and are guided to a special extra suite room on the top floor, where only super VIPs can stay. There are many private rooms here, and there are enough facilities for six people to stay.

On the contrary, if you don't care about the number of private rooms, it's spacious and luxurious enough to comfortably accommodate thirty people. To be honest, I am originally a normal citizen, and it is a space where I feel very humbled.

"Amaaaaaaazing!!"

"Hmm."

Nanami jumped for joy at its spaciousness and splendor, while Shia looked as if she were saying it was only natural, and sat down on the sofa and buried herself in the backrest. Nanami, who was surprised for a while, explored and played around the room until the staff came.

After that, the staff who finished the formalities gave me six VIP membership cards, I contacted my Mom, and we took a good rest at the hotel that day.

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"Aaah, that was fun!!"

"Hmm."

After all that, we spent the whole day at ESJ on May 5th.