CH 44

[Fit in with a Click and the Idiot Startup]

We went out in the morning, strolling around to shopping, to visit tourist attractions, to visit leisure facilities, etc.

Looking at the backs of the harmonious Higaki and Iris, I’m honestly in agony.

“I wanna go leveling…” (Sakurai)

Rather than a date, it is more correct to say that the two are having me to keep them company.

If asked whether or not it’s fun, I’d say it’s fun, but compared to the enjoyment of leveling, I’d say leveling is two times more fun.

But well, if leveling is removed from this world, I think this will be the most enjoyable thing to do, however…… something such as level-less world, what kind of hell is that, I’d rather suicide at mach speed.

Some people may think, “What kind of bullshit are you spouting off while you’re playing around with two beautiful girls?”

It is true that the two original game heroines are beautiful, naturally, and Iris is particularly conspicuous due to her high exposure clothes.

The reason why there is no one among the men ogling at her coming up to try to pick her up as we walk around the street is because of Higaki walking next to her is well-known for her reputation as the chairman of disciplinary committee; without her, those womanizers would undoubtedly be scrambling to hit on her.

But that story is limited only to those focusing on outward appearance.

For me who knows the inside, it is difficult to have such a fickle feeling.

After all, on one hand is the woman having a twisted longing and been wanting to kill me since our first meeting, on the other hand is a patient with mental illness whose parent leave her to me to take care of.

How should I put it, I feel uneasy that something might happen someday.

No matter how soft their attitude is and no matter how calm they look, knowing that they fundamentally saddled with troubles, a bit of anxiety inevitably crosses my mind and ending up raising my alertness.

For a general mob character that you can find just about everywhere like me, a severe experience is something that will end up having a lasting effect on myself.

Anyway, I’m currently changing my clothes repeatedly as I walk a little behind them, trying to divert myself even a bit.

By repeatedly changing with clothes and accessories I purchased in large quantities at the second-hand clothing stop that we visited earlier, I can accumulate experience points of ‘Disguise’ skill, and I came to realize that by following the two girls without them being aware that I’m in disguise, I can accumulate experience points of ‘Stealth’ skill.

Finding leveling elements from the trivial parts of daily activity…… This is an essential ability for the next generation of leveling. In that respect, it’s no exaggeration to say that I’ve completely mastered it.

You can even call me the training king of the great leveling era; though, it’s a little lonely that there’s no one following after me.

“Nn~, we have visited various places, but what should we do for the finale, I wonder~?” (Iris)

“Hey Sakurai, do you…… Sakurai? Eh?” (Higaki)

“Ah, sorry. I’ll remove my makeup.” (Sakurai)

“What were you doing behind us…” (Higaki)

What, you ask, disguising.

People can alter the look of their facial skeleton just by using a little bit of makeup and putting on fake eyelashes.

Being seduced by a man from a gay bar when I was dressed in women’s clothing had become an unpleasant memory, but that aside, I’d say it was a valuable experience.

“So, what was that? What I’m gonna do at night? Go home, practice swinging, and sleep?” (Sakurai)

“Mou, please be a little more energetic. Also, everyone in the ‘Netherworld’ told you to pay more attention to your surroundings, no?” (Iris)

The very first person telling me that was you though… Well, her memories have gone so it’s natural that she couldn’t remember it.

That said, something I wanna do, huh; I can’t think of anything other than leveling.

At the two waiting for my reply, I have my gaze wandering around, wondering how to answer.

“……Ang?” (Sakurai)

I suddenly notice a poster on a bulletin board.

It is an information about an opera that is going to be held tonight, with the picture of a female opera singer bathing in the spotlight depicted on it.

“This is…… eh?” (Sakurai)

Approaching the poster, I tilt my head.

The woman depicted on it is a character I’m very familiar with, and speaking of her and opera, one event surfaces from my memory.

However, the event in my memory should be occurring in September when the organization ‘Black Sword’, which is hostile to the protagonist and his friends, starts to move in earnest.

The ‘Black Sword’ caused a turmoil at the opera venue where she performed; the protagonist and his friends who, by chance, came to watch helped to solved the turmoil – such was the gist of the plot line.

There was a shocking development that told the player how much ‘Black Sword’ was rooted in the country from a meta-perspective, however… is the opera written in this poster different from that event?

“What’s wrong, Sakurai? To suddenly turn silent like that.” (Higaki)

“Are you interested in the opera? That is a little surprising.” (Iris)

“Well, a bit. How should I say it… u~n.” (Sakurai)

The two, noticing that I get into deep thought, also look at the poster.

I keep looking at the poster of the opera as though glaring at it without caring about anything else.

Like searching for a piece that leads to the correct answer in front of an unsolvable puzzle, though I’m sure that I can break through the current situation if something fits in, it’s frustrating that I can’t seem to find that something.

“If you’re so interested, why don’t we go watch it? It’s unusual, but there seems to be same-day tickets for the second floor.” (Higaki)

“I don’t know much about opera, but are same-day tickets unusual?” (Iris)

“Same-day tickets themselves are not unusual, but the ones for the second-floor seats are. Opera’s same-day tickets are usually for the unpopular seats from which is hard to see the stage or for seats from which you can only hear the sound without seeing the stage due to positional issue; the tickets for such seats are sold cheaply.” (Higaki)

“Ahh, so that is why same-day tickets for the seats on the second floor, from which you can get a good view of the stage, are unusual.” (Iris)

“That’s right.” (Higaki)

“——That’s it.” (Sakurai)

The missing piece clicks into place, and my memory of the game era is rapidly revived.

Yes, the unusual same-day tickets for the seats on the second floor.

That is the decisive factor that the protagonist and his friends decided to go to watch the opera ‘by chance’.

Such unusual same-day tickets won’t appear again and again.

Opera, a female singer, same-day ticket.

If there are only two factors, I can pass it as a coincidence, but if there are three, it would be the best proof that this opera is the original game’s event.

And if this is the original game event, it can be the best chance to make money for me who knows the future.

“Alright! Let’s go watch the opera! Doesn’t matter where the seats are, just go buy the tickets first! I’ll go get ready for a bit!” (Sakurai)

“Wait, why do you suddenly become so highly spirited?” (Higaki)

“If you are thinking of doing something bad, please confess immediately.” (Iris)

“I’m not thinking of doing something bad or the such. On the contrary, I’m proud to say that what I’m gonna do is for a just cause. I have nothing to be ashamed of!” (Sakurai)

“Those who say something like that are definitely up to bad things. Spit it out.” (Higaki)

“Having such a prejudice is not good!! It’s okay, so go buy the tickets! I’m counting on you!” (Sakurai)

“Ah, where are you going!? Wait!” (Iris)

Not a chaaaaaaaaaaaance!!!

Is there an idiot who would miss this sort of chance to get a massive amount of money!? I will do my best to make use of the flow of this original game event to repay my debt! If it goes well, I can get close to 100 million gold, so I have to hurry up and get ready for it!!

I ignore the call of Iris and Higaki and run away.

My destination is a bar in the back alley of the adventurer’s guild, and also the item shop.

All I need are all the money I can get, connections, and a certain reliable information.

“Wait for me, you unfortunate members of ‘Black Sword’… my gold mine… hiiihihihi!!” (Sakurai)

Don’t count your chickens before they’re hatched.

With such words also coming to my mind, I loudly laugh and run away.