CH 141

Episode 141: Steadily being gathered

"With this, Satou Nanami-sama is now a member of the Toshima Branch of the Explorers' Union. I have also completed the procedures for schooling at Shinomiya Academy, so I look forward to working with you."

"I understand."

Nanami and I go to the Explorers' Union and present the transfer permit given to us by Kurosaki-san, and the formalities went smoothly.

"You came here with a proper transfer."

"Yeah, I'm glad. I was a little nervous."

Even though we had a transfer permit from Kurosaki-san, I was a little worried if we could really do it because other people didn't transfer.

However, we were relieved that it ended without any problems.

"Okay, from now on we can form a party and dive into the dungeon, so you won't be attacked by anyone anymore, okay?"

"Yeah, I was really scared ..."

Nanami remembers that day and hugs herself.

I feel really sorry for making her feel scared.

"I'm sorry."

"Nuh uh. I was saved before anything happened, so it's okay."

When I bow my head, Nanami acts bravely and smiles.

"I won't let you feel scared like that anymore, so don't worry, okay?"

"Yeah, I believe in you, Onii-chan."

"Yeah, leave it to me."

I smile and reply to Nanami.

I will definitely not make that mistake again.

I make a vow in my heart.

"Oh, Satou-san, have you finished the procedure?"

"Eeh!? Why are you here?"

The person who spoke to us was not supposed to be here.

"No, I moved here as well."

"Eeh!? Is it for Nanami?"

I didn't think it would happen because the timing was too good, but I'll check it just in case.

"No, no, it's not that. It's for my main business."

"Is that so? By the way, what is your main business ...?"

"Oh, come to think of it, I've never talked about it with you before. I'm this kind of person. Please keep your voice down."

Kurosaki-san presents me with a card and smiles with her index finger on her lips.

I didn't know what she meant before it was presented to me, but the moment I see part of the card, I know what she meant.

"Eeh, S-rank?"

"Eehh ~ !?"

Nanami and I look at the card together and leaked our surprise in low voices.

"Yeah, I have that kind of position."

"Nanami, we were treated by an amazing person."

"That's right, Onii-chan."

When Nanami and I find out that Kurosaki-san is actually an incredibly strong and amazing person, we look at each other and nod.

However, getting involved with such an amazing person is absurdly frustrating.

"Aah, please don't be too frightened, okay? I'm not a staff member right now."

"I, is that so? I'll do my best."

"I also will do my best."

That's what Kurosaki-san told us, but when I found out that she was a top-ranked explorer, it didn't go well and I couldn't get over my nervousness.

"It's not like I'm trying too hard."

Kurosaki-san laughs wryly at our situation.

"Ah, that's right. Then Kurosaki-san, please speak more frankly. That way, we might not be so nervous."

Nanami makes a proposal to Kurosaki-san.

"Th, that's right. Kohon ... I understand. Then, please call me Rei. And I don't need honorifics."

"Yeah, I understand. Rei-chan."

"O, okay, Rei."

For some reason, in order to not feel nervous with each other, we decide to call each other by our first names and stop using honorifics.

I try to speak it with my mouth, even if it's awkward.

"So, what are you two going to do after this?"

"I plan to meet up with the other party members for the time being."

After this, we were planning to meet up with Shia and Amane to clear the dungeon.

We'll add Nanami to our party and level up.

"I see. Is it difficult for me to join the party?"

"Eeh!?"

Aside from our schedule, Kurosaki-san makes an outrageous offer.

It was so abrupt that I cry out in surprise.

"Well, I'll be leading some explorers, so I'd be happy if it's some people I'm acquainted with anyway."

"I see. How about Nanami?"

Rei sees my surprise and tells me the reason.

I don't mind, but I'll check with Nanami.

Besides, it helps me to have more people to protect Nanami. Rei is the one closest to my secrets, but Nanami's safety is my number one priority right now. Nothing is more important than that. Compared that that, my secrets are trivial.

"I would be happy if Rei-chan would fight with us, right?"

"I see. Nanami says that too, so I don't mind."

Nanami doesn't seem to have any particular problems, so I agree to let her join the party.

"Thank you. It's hard to teach someone you don't know at all. It's easy for me to do it with you guys."

Then, Rei smiles and says such.

Thus, Rei joins our party.