LGHTNOVELBOOK Chapter 96
“It may be a simple version, but at this level, an ordinary human shouldn’t even come close to winning…”
“Yeah, they said it’s pretty well-made. With the next update, it might be unbeatable.”
When I reported the details of my training session with Saiōji to Nias, she seemed a little unconvinced as she fiddled with updating the access gear.
“The CS system I installed in your access gear is relatively cheap compared to what private military companies use, but it’s still far superior to what an ordinary person could achieve. For you to draw against someone who hasn’t had any enhancements… it’s strange.”
“Well, I’m sure the fact that I’m a complete amateur had something to do with it. I think I’d be able to do better with more experience.”
It’s true that Saiōji is an exceptionally powerful figure, even by the standards of the other world. On top of that, the fact that it was me—someone with no combat experience—who was using the system likely played a part as well.
In reality, my decision-making during the battle was slow, and I couldn’t fully take advantage of the combat system. My poor handling of the CS system was definitely a major factor. But the main reason was simply that Saiōji is incredibly strong.
Even with that explanation, Nias didn’t seem convinced. She furrowed her brow and let out a thoughtful hum.
“Nias has every reason to be concerned. In this world, it’s nearly impossible for an unenhanced human to stand a chance against soldiers controlled by combat systems. Nias, who has been hunted by people equipped with systems like CS, must understand that all too well.”
“Could it be that Saiōji underwent some kind of hidden cybernetic surgery to enhance herself?”
“Isn’t that a bit rude?”
Unlike Nias, who only has medical nanomachines to manage her health, Rene—who, like me, has military-grade nanomachines designed for combat—stepped in to explain why Nias was so puzzled.
“From what I see, you have the physique of someone who’s undergone significant enhancements. That would explain why the CS system functioned so well during combat. Is this person really just an ordinary human?”
“Well… she’s not *just* an ordinary human, I suppose…”
In the previous world, she was the daughter of a major company’s president, and now she’s the leader of an up-and-coming group of adventurers known for their strength in the royal capital.
Calling her an “ordinary human” seems off, but as Nias suggested, she definitely hasn’t undergone any cybernetic surgeries… at least, I think not.
“Well, it’s something to keep in mind, but there’s no point worrying too much about someone from another world right now. What’s more important is what we do next, Nias. If you’re planning to take him along, we’ll need to prepare.”
“As long as Allen is okay with it, I have no objections. But are you sure? The residential areas not managed by the government are incredibly dangerous.”
The reason the three of us had gathered again was to figure out how to deal with the increasingly strict surveillance we were under.
Should we escape or go into hiding? We hadn’t decided yet, but without more detailed information, we couldn’t make any clear decisions. Rene had volunteered to scout out the residential areas near the research facility and gather intel.
However, because Rene is categorized as a demi-human, she couldn’t enter the planetary capital where Angreus, the person behind the current situation, resided, or other major cities where the orbital elevators were located. Since we were at an impasse, the responsibility fell on me, a human who—unlike Nias—wasn’t a wanted criminal.
“I’m fine with it. I’d like to see more of this world, anyway.”
“If Allen helps, I can accompany him as his servant and gain access to the planetary capital.”
In the end, Nias had no choice but to rely on external assistance if she wanted to escape this planet. While it was still unclear how things would turn out, doing nothing would only decrease her chances.
“Are you really sure? I appreciate the help, but…”
“I told you, it’s fine. I’ll get something out of this for myself too.”
“Nias, you need to trust people more.”
In exchange for helping gather information, Nias had agreed to forge a second-tier citizen passport for me. According to Rene, the quality of the fake passports Nias made was significantly higher than those produced by specialized forgers. In fact, Rene’s own passport had been crafted by Nias.
Normally, forging a second-tier citizen passport was no small task, and many forgers refused such requests. Hacking into the government agencies that managed such data was extremely difficult, yet Nias could do it with ease.
“Just creating a high-quality fake second-tier passport would cost at least 10 million Miesel. The reward should be more than enough.”
Rene declared this to Nias, who still seemed to be fretting over her decision. she then began explaining about the residential areas closest to the research facility.