LGHTNOVELBOOK Volume 1 Chapter 112
Nanapon and I stopped leveling up and walked back and forth along the highway.
It was essentially a walk.
“How about it?”
I asked Nanapon after we passed a certain party.
“Normal. Well, there was someone with level 20, so I guess they are stronger than us.”
As we walked along the highway, we passed several parties, most around level 20.
There was an old man over level 30, but even he didn’t have a unique skill.
“I think I’m stronger, but Mireiyu Highway seems to be an area for that level range.”
For our level, it’s probably better to keep working in beginner areas.
But we have unique skills, and I’m not an amateur.
“Yeah, yeah. Eleanor-san is strong. But I noticed older people tend to have higher levels.”
Nanapon lightly brushed me off and shared her observations.
“Well, that just means they’ve been doing it longer.”
“Conversely, if someone young has a high level or looks strong, they might have a unique skill, like us.”
I see.
I understood what Nanapon was trying to say.
“So, adventurers who are young but rich, have good weapons, or are in difficult areas are suspicious.”
“Right. And you can tell by their rank. For example, someone in their early 20s who is A-rank is likely to have a unique skill.”
“Got it. Nanaka-san, use your Clairvoyance on such people. Everyone gets tired, right?”
“Yes. And it’s impossible to stay alert to monsters. Honestly, it’s hard to peek at status cards while walking.”
That makes sense.
I need Nanapon to stay alert to monsters, and it must be difficult.
“Nanaka-san, it might be bothersome, but can you go adventuring with Okita-kun tomorrow?”
“Why?”
Nanapon looked a bit reluctant.
“I want you to look at Yoshino-san’s and Rin-san’s status cards.”
“Do you suspect them?”
“Not exactly, but I want to confirm. You can’t trust someone who lies, right?”
I know Yoshino-san and Rin-san aren’t like that, but I want peace of mind.
“You don’t want to go as Eleanor-san?”
“People know I’m associated with the headquarters’ chief. I don’t want to be seen interacting too much, nor do I want to be thought of as collaborating.”
It’s fine with Okita-kun and Nanapon.
Two beginners being taken care of is a reasonable excuse.
“Alright. I’ll join you tomorrow.”
“Thanks.”
“No, I want to adventure in normal clothes for a change.”
I totally get that.
Being stared at when passing by, and this outfit is hard to move in.
“By the way, can you look at status cards stored in other guilds?”
“It’s impossible. They’re too far. My Clairvoyance improves my vision slightly, but I can’t see objects dozens of meters away. So tomorrow, please distract the two. Today, wearing sunglasses, my gaze isn’t noticeable, but tomorrow, without them, it will be. To read the card, I need to stare intently.”
The text on cards is small.
“Alright. Just look for unique skills. I want to know if Yoshino-san truly has perfect memory and whether Rin-san has a unique skill. You don’t need to look at the rest.”
“Understood.”
Nanapon is reliable.
“Good. Be there by 9 AM tomorrow.”
“Do I have to? Can I pass?”
“No. Wake up early for once.”
These college students…
“Okay, okay…”
“Prepare lunch.”
Forgetting lunch on a day-long trip can be disastrous.
“Should I buy something at the convenience store? What about you, Okita-san?”
Nanapon asked about my lunch.
“Kaede-chan will make me a loving wife’s bento.”
“Ah… round rice balls.”
How does she know!
“Kaede-chan getting up early to make them is enough for me.”
“Good for you.”
“Do you want me to make yours? I can make triangular ones.”
Eh-hem!
“No thanks. You might mix potions in it.”
How did she know?
“Don’t you want colorful potion rice balls?”
“Of course not. Besides, potions lose their effect when heated, right? It would just be a bad-looking rice ball…”
I thought it might be visually appealing, but playing with food isn’t good.
“Then, I’ll pass on that. Oh, by the way, I tried the body soap potion you suggested before, and it was great. The shampoo potion was good too. You should try them as well. Kaede-chan’s hair became silky, and her skin turned soft and bouncy.”
I wanted to keep touching her forever.
But I wished I could have done it as Okita-kun.
I’ll do it next time.
“Ah… that potion… Yes, I’ll try it too. Taking a potion bath during this season is tough.”
Nanapon seemed to recall something but quickly composed herself.
“Do that. Let’s head home then. We’re coming back tomorrow, so let’s leave early today.”
“Right. I need to report about the Clairvoyance to the Guild Master.”
“Indeed.”
Even though it was still before 4 PM, we decided to head home.
Nanapon and I returned to the gate and passed through it.
Upon returning to the guild, we headed to see Kaede-chan, but…
“She’s out?”
“It seems so. The branch chief is out on business.”
Kaede-chan nodded with a professional smile.
“On business?”
“Yes.”
She really does get things done.
But what should we do…
While I was pondering, Nanapon tapped my shoulder.
“I’ll call later and report.”
Maybe that’s for the best.
It’s better for her to explain, and there’s no need to wait for her to return just to talk.
“Please do.”
“Leave it to me.”
After leaving the explanation to Nanapon, I decided to head home a bit early.
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Back home, I explained to Yoshino-san over the phone that I would be bringing Nanapon along tomorrow.
Yoshino-san happily accepted, so our adventure tomorrow would be a harem party with three women and me.
Moreover, the attributes were busty, married woman, and minor.
Pretty incredible.
Later, when Kaede-chan returned, I told her about this over dinner.
“Heh, Nanaka-chan with her senior, huh?”
Kaede-chan seemed impressed.
“She was reluctant, though.”
“Why did you decide to bring Nanaka-chan along? Did you want Yoshino-san to take care of her?”
“Actually, today Nanapon reached level 10.”
“Wow! She finally hit double digits!”
Darn it!
I’ll get to level 10 soon too!
“Right. And her Clairvoyance level increased.”
“There are levels to that? I didn’t know since I can’t see it.”
I had seen it but didn’t remember.
“Apparently. And now she can see inside item bags.”
“That’s amazing. You can’t keep secrets from her.”
I need to hide the erotic magazines fast!
“Clairvoyance is really amazing. So, I thought I’d have Nanapon check Yoshino-san and Rin-san’s unique skills tomorrow.”
“Unique skills? You’re checking if Rin-san has one, right? Yoshino-san has perfect memory, doesn’t she?”
“That’s what we’re confirming. I don’t think it’s a lie, but just in case.”
“It’s good to be cautious…”
Kaede-chan probably thinks they wouldn’t lie since they are acquaintances.
“It’s just a check. And practice for Nanapon. We want to avoid being noticed when checking out strong people. Yoshino-san and Rin-san would forgive us if they found out.”
It’s fine with sunglasses, but it might be noticeable otherwise.
“Ah, I see. That might seem unnatural to others.”
“Exactly. Especially since unique skill holders are cautious. Nanapon is used to Clairvoyance, but she needs to get used to reading the small print on status cards. I’ll distract them.”
I’ll show off our teamwork.
“Those two don’t inspire much confidence, but good luck…”
Hey now…
Have some faith.