An Incompetent Explorer Who Failed to Make His High School Debut but Mastered Being a Human Being

Episode 176: Amane and Rei (Third Party Perspective)

"Iyaa, I really feel refreshed."

"Yeah, I feel like I was reborn."

 After arriving at the nearest station to Shinomiya Academy from Spa Emotional, they returned with Fuhito and the others for a while, then Amane and Rei parted ways and walk side by side.

 All the fatigue and waste from their life up until now was washed away from their bodies at Spa Emotional, and they can be said to be in perfect condition, so the girls' expressions are very bright when they talk.

 It's not like their homes are close, but they're heading the same direction, and as a party, the two of them, who are unexpectedly similar, are often together.

"Even so, this party is too ridiculous. I don't know how many times I've talked about it."

 As usual, the conversation between the two shifts to the abnormalities of Fuhito and the others.

 The two of them 'were' ordinary explorers among Fuhito's party. However, now both of them are well within the non-standard category.

"That's right. This time was beyond ridiculous. I'm really worried about those kids if I don't keep an eye on them. They're already being watched from various places."

"Eh!? Is that so?"

 When Rei answers while remembering this incident, Amane's eyes widen in surprise.

 She certainly thought that if they knew the power of Fuhito, it would be a force that everyone would want, but she didn't think that he is already being watched by a large number of organizations.

"That's right. Because he has that much power. At least ESJ, Dungeon Adventure, and the Hojou family are already moving. Besides that, the four great families other than the Hojou family, the Retokia Magic Research Institute is also watching the situation. In addition, the Toshima Branch of the Explorers' Union's Emergency Response Department."

 Seeing Amane's reaction, Rei shrugs her shoulders and enumerates the forces that are targeting Fuhito.

"Wh, what is it?"

"Fufufu, did you forget. I'm still an S-rank explorer. Why did Amane-chan join Fuhito-kun's party?"

 Amane, who is being stared at, is sweating cold sweat and tries to look away while looking around, but from the side, it is obvious. While looking at Amane with a strange look, Rei corners her little by little. Somehow, she has a devilishly evil smile on her face.

"Umm, th, that's because the party happened to be empty ..."

"Li~es. I've investigated that those two weren't planning on partying with anyone else. It's okay. I won't tell the three of them."

"Ugh ... A, actually, my uncle asked me to do some research on Fuhito-kun ..."

 Amane, who is flummoxed, makes a false excuse, but Rei easily sees through it, and Amane, who is not good at lying to begin with, confesses.

"Ahh, so you were the same as me after all. I quit halfway through."

"Yes, actually, my uncle is the head of the Emergency Response Department in Toshima District. He seems to have had contact with Fuhito-kun several times. Lately, all I've been sending is ridiculous things, so I'm just reporting the events of that day."

 Most of the evidence has been obtained, but after hearing it directly from Amane's mouth, Rei is convinced. Once she confessed, Amane tells her the inside story as if it doesn't matter anymore.

"I think that's a good thing. If the information is passed to the head of the department and they try to do something about Satou-kun, Japan will perish if things go wrong."

"That's right. A little while ago, I would have laughed it off, but when I saw that punch, I thought it wasn't that strange, and he's still growing. If things go on like this, it wouldn't be strange for eastern Japan to be destroyed in a single blow ..."

 Rei listens to Amane's words and answers with a serious expression. Amane nods solemnly at that reply. The two of them remember the punch that was wrapped in Fuhito's Qigong.

"It's true. I've already given some advice to my friend who asked me to investigate, but the reply was vague. Unless you actually see that power, you probably won't understand it, so if something happens, I have to intervene."

 Rei looks a little disgusted.

 Rei is concerned not only about Fuhito and Nanami, but also about Japan and the world. To be honest, even in the battle at the seaside, it seemed that Fuhito still had strength to spare, so if he got serious, she doesn't know what would happen. She wants to avoid such a situation if possible.

 Also, she gave up, thinking that no matter how much she said, Jougasaki Momoka wouldn't stop until she actually saw it. Momoka is still her friend. She doesn't want her to be wiped out by Fuhito.

 For that reason, Rei volunteered to play the important role of protecting both the world, and the minds of the general population by intervening between Fuhito and other organizations. Her effort is immeasurable.

"The current Rei seems to be able to do something about it. It seems that with your magical powers that it wouldn't be strange if you were called an SSS-rank."

"That's right. There were too many monsters this time, and since the experience points of the monsters Satou-kun defeated were also shared with me, it's outrageous. Isn't that the case with Amane-chan, too?"

 However, the salvation is that her power has been greatly strengthened in the battle at the seaside. It's not just about status.

 Her skills also improved, making it easier to interfere with people's minds. For Rei, the fact that negotiations seem to be easier than before is extremely helpful.

"Ah, well. It's a little complicated because it's almost like I got the power from those two."

"Really."

 Rei nods in agreement with Amane's reply.

"Also, you're kind, so you should be fine, but sometimes I feel like I'm drowning in this power."

 Amane drops her gaze and mutters while opening and closing her own palm.

 At first, Amane only had the strength of a B-rank, but now, when combined with her equipment, she has the strength of an SS-rank. Amane, who was originally a battle maniac, has a desire to surrender to the desire to use that power to her heart's content.

"I can understand that. I also have a lot of power that has increased rapidily, and I want to try it somewhere. That's a part that any high-ranked explorer has. But, it might be good to use Satou-kun as a deterrent to that feeling. If you think that if you drown in power, that power will attack you, and you won't feel that way. If you don't do anything, he won't use his power since he's kind."

"Certainly. If you think that if you use it incorrectly, you will be blown away, you wouldn't even think of using it that way."

 Rei sympathizes with Amane's troubles.

 Also, she thinks that using Fuhito as a stopper is one way. It is a method that can be used because they believe.

"Right. Let's use everything."

"That's right. Rei, thank you. W, well then, I'm going this way."

 Amane looks a little disappointed. At a crossroads, Amane takes a different path.

"Yes, see you tomorrow."

 The two part ways and go their separate ways.