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Chapter 102

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The livestream outside the dungeon had raised me to sudden fame. Not only in the dungeon and at school, but even at the neighborhood supermarket or a place to eat, strangers would approach and speak to me. I found myself somewhat wearied by it.

As expected, such things do not suit me.

Thanks to this, however, my extra-skill of concealing presence had become more polished. Had I possessed this much ability when we went to the “Goblin Settlement”, perhaps that Hobgoblin would never have detected me.

Not everything in life proceeds favorably.

The streams themselves only brought in two to five yen per view, not a great sum. Yet the recorded data that was sold became a considerable fortune, and we spoke of using it to update the party’s equipment.

At last, the audience had grown accustomed to recognizing everyone’s appearances. Sudden changes in outward appearance were undesirable. Especially for Mira and Sofia, whose visual personas were well established, a change would be wasteful unless presented as a feature on equipment updates. They seemed to be considering accessory-type modifications.

Incidentally, footage of Sofia without her helm had yet to be shown. Mira wished to unveil that particular surprise only once the audience had grown fully accustomed. It had been a broadcast I had begun casually, yet how earnestly devoted she had become.

Haruka-kun, meanwhile, turned pale at the sum of money involved. Though it was not enough for each of us to buy a house, it was sufficient that together we might purchase one. Yet Mira declared that all of it should be spent upon updating equipment.

Of course, even with that sum, it was far from sufficient for equipment of the world’s highest tier. Items with appraisal skills or other attached abilities would cost hundreds of millions. Items said to permit the use of Support Magic or Healing Magic were rumored to reach into the tens of billions. As yet, none had been discovered.

“Hmm. The main focus of the stream is supposed to be Haruka, is it not? No, there is no need to cling to that. If Kouta does not change his equipment, then we should change Haruka’s equipment instead…” (Mira)

Mira was being serious. Thanks to that, none of us could speak carelessly.

“Mira, I want an arm guard, and if possible, a good one. I cannot wear armor, or it might make Kouta sad!” (Emilia)

“I see… pff!” (Mira)

It seemed Mira still had not recovered from that previous stream, for even now she was struggling to stifle her laughter. I truly felt that joke no longer needed to be drawn out.

Sofia nodded earnestly, while Haruka-kun rubbed Mira’s back in comfort.

Tell me, why is it that he can so naturally touch a girl in that manner? For me to embrace Emilia had required the resolve of one leaping from the stage at Kiyomizu Temple.

Strictly speaking, it had been catching her in my arms, yet for me that had required such effort that I ask it be called embracing. Though in truth, were I to leap from Kiyomizu’s stage now, I would only land safely upon the ground. At such a height, I could not even injure myself anymore.

“With my share of the money, I shall purchase this armor. Without it, I cannot properly stand beside all of you.” (Sofia)

“Sofia, you are diligent.” (Mira)

Sofia’s reasoning was not wrong, yet for the party, it was a difficult decision.

A tank must always strive toward the pinnacle of defensive strength. At least, in games it had always been so, and in this world it was no different. Rather, in this world where there was no chance to redo, defense held even greater value. Which meant it was vastly more expensive.

Thus, her diligence was a virtue, but…

“Haa, haa… Sofia. Let us put that matter aside for now.” (Mira)

“Yes, I agree that would be best.” (Kouta)

I immediately supported Mira’s opinion. Though I understood that Sofia felt burdened by conscience, even so, we had to choose differently. If we wished to advance as a party, her proposal would only hinder us.

“And why is that?” (Sofia)

“Sofia, you must develop the habit of thinking for yourself. At this rate…” (Mira)

“I see. I shall consider it.” (Sofia)

Unusually, Mira had distanced Sofia. That seemed deeply strange to me, and so it remained in my memory. In the end, it was decided to purchase a full set for Haruka-kun, which caused him to collapse in shock. With the remainder, we also bought new equipment for Emilia. The leftover funds were carried forward to the next time.

 

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