“Ah, that’s right. Here you go, Mister Shouta.”
The girl says while taking a bag from the maid and showing it to me.
And inside there is…
“Minuscule magic stones and iron knives…?”
“Yes. I picked up the dropped items from the monsters you beat.”
Aira says with a bow.
They collected everything while following me…? I was searching for monsters, but still, I was running at full speed…
“Are you asking what to do with them? You can have them if you want.”
“What are you saying? They dropped from the monsters you beat, so they are yours.”
“But I was prioritizing speed and leaving them, and it was your maid who collected them. That means they’re yours.”
“That means I am free to do with them as I please, and I am giving them to you.”
“…Stubborn girl…”
“Mister Shouta, you could stand to be more greedy.”
“I am though.”
I mumble. My greed is towards revealing the secrets of the dungeons before anyone else.
“So why did you follow me? I rejected your proposal.”
“Do I have no charm?”
“That’s not it. I said I couldn’t say yes to you because I have two very important people.”
“Then there is no problem. I would rather be first, but third is also acceptable. And my judgment was correct, you really are strong. That means there is no problem.”
“There’s nothing but problems…”
How do I make her give up?
Aki and Maki seemed to know her well, but didn’t know how to deal with her either. If they had a way to solve this, they would have told me. Hm… Is there anything at all I can do to make her give up?
“I don’t even know your name.”
“O-oh! Dear me. How rude. I was too excited to meet you.”
Did she really just forget to introduce herself?
She quickly straightens her posture.
“My name is Ayane Houjouin. You can call me Ayane, darling.”
“Did I rank up to darling!? Hum… Miss Ayane…”
“Ayane.”
“…”
My Intuition tells me this is going to keep going forever unless I oblige.
It’s a pain, but all right.
“…Ayane, I told you before, I have two very important people to me, so I can’t accept your proposal. And there’s a lot I don’t want to tell other people too, so it’s a problem for me if you keep following me.”
“Now now now! You really love them don’t you? It’s wonderful how your eyes don’t shine with desire after hearing my name. It just makes me want you more.”
Is she a young lady from a noted family too?
Houjouin… Where did I…
“And don’t worry about secrets. Both Aira and I are tight lipped. You have nothing to worry about!”
“But still… Ahh, all right. If dancing around it doesn’t cut it, I’ll be frank. I can’t trust you two. So no matter what you say, nothing will change.”
My first impression of them was bad, and now I know they can follow me through means I can’t detect.
“Mu… Well then darling, give me a chance to redeem myself. Aira, release the jamming.”
“As you wish.”
“Eh?”
“And introduce yourself too. He’s your master from now on.”
The pressure I feel from Aira disappears the moment Ayane says that.
Were Ayane’s words really enough to change how she feels? Actually, the sense of pressure and sharp eyes are gone, but her face still lacks emotion. Part of me feels like it’s a waste of her beauty.
“…Ahem, I am Inushiba Aira. Please call me Aira. I am lady Ayane’s faithful servant, and yours from now on. Order me anything, master.”
“M-master!?”
“I released the jamming. Master, this is a show of our resolve. Please check our stats with your Appraisal.”
“…”
Is she saying that if I can’t trust words, I’ll trust fully open stats? Seriously?
Are they really revealing everything?
“Please have a look. Or would you rather ignore the secrets we revealed and continue to gaze at us instead??”
“Hey, phrasing!”
…I guess if they’re willing to go that far, I have to look. I’d feel bad otherwise.
“Appraisal.”
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Name：Houjouin Ayane
Agility：97
Intelligence：415
Luck：10
Equipment : Jewel stake, new design haute couture equipment with hyper protection built-in
Skills: Appraisal Lv3, Appraisal Obstruction Lv3, Fire Magic Lv3, Wind Magic Lv2, Healing Magic Lv2, Wisdom of Sorcery
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Ayane’s stats, relative to her level, are absurd when it comes to Intelligence and Magic Power.
And Healing Magic? I’ve heard of it, but it’s supposed to be a really rare skill. It’s supposed to be way better than the healing potions I carry just in case, also known as healers.
She said she could close the first floor, and she’s walking around with a maid, so I figured she wasn’t just an average girl, but still…
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Name：Inushiba Aira
Agility：1354
Intelligence：345
Luck：6
Equipment: Parazonium, life steal, customized hyper protection for combat maids
Skills: Appraisal Lv4, Appraisal Obstruction Lv4, Physical Strengthening Lv7, Invisibility, Presence Obstruction Lv5, Great Strength, Super Strength, Fast Run, Swift, Iron Wall, Rampart, Foresight, Dual Wielding, Swordsmanship Lv4, Assassination Lv3, Throw Lv8
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“Wow…”
Aira is on another level. Everything’s incredible across the board.
Those stats would put her up there as a high ranking adventurer. I’ve never seen stats in the four digits. Someone this strong might actually be famous, if I looked her up.
“Incidentally, I receive three points towards Magic Power and five towards Intelligence with each level up. I get eight SP, and put half into each.”
“I gain four to Physical Strength and Agility. And like Lady Ayane, I receive eight SP, put two into Physical Strength and Dexterity, and four into Agility.”
Is this the kind of power one can only get with a high growth rate…
I only get one point with each level up, and two SP, so it’s like something from another world for me.
I’m really… Really jealous.
“Darling, did you see our resolve?”
“…Yes.”
“Do you trust me?”
“Somewhat.”
“Then let’s get married!”
“That’s not the same thing.”
“Shock!”
I’ve heard that people’s innate foolishness can’t be cured no matter how high Intelligence gets, and apparently that’s true…
“How awful, darling. Treating a lady like this after she bared her secrets to you… I can’t get married now.”
“You’re the one who showed it to me… I’m not ‘taking responsibility’ for it.”
“How terrible…”
Now she’s sobbing. It’s less like she’s just pretending to cry, and more like she really did take a bit of damage.
I feel a bit bad, but I don’t want to be disloyal to Aki and Maki. And even if she did take damage, she shows no sign of giving up. She’s stubborn.
“…Ahh… So you’re going to follow me no matter what?”
“Of course!”
She doesn’t give up. Honestly, I feel like it’s a waste to spend time like this, and I want to get this over with already so I can go deeper. But she’s clearly not going to budge, and even if I run away, Aira will definitely catch me with those stats.
I could go back and report her to the association for harassment, but… Showing all your stats like that isn’t something people normally do. Appraisal Obstruction exists in the first place because that’s not information people want to be known.
Then, should I give in here? I won’t tell them what I’m doing or use Level Gacha in front of them. And I’ll take the experience and items.
They’ll basically be spectators.
“Then follow me if you want.”
“Really!? Yes!”
“In return, make sure you listen to me, okay?”
“Y-yes. The first time should be in a bed at home, but if you prefer darling, an empty forest could also be…”
“…I’m leaving you here.”
“I-I’m joking!”
I feel like things have gotten too lively, but anyway, let’s keep hunting goblins.
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