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Chapter 138

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Mira thrust the ring that had emerged from the treasure chest into my hands. Just as on that other occasion, Emilia and Sofia both laid claim to ownership.

If Mira simply keeps it, matters would never have escalated in such a way…

Adelaide-senpai raised her left hand and displayed the ring upon her ring finger, deliberately provoking them.

Please stop, Senpai…

Since I had accepted it, I now had to deal with the situation. Accessories that came forth from treasure chests often possessed high-performance abilities. Even rings could raise DEF, or increase status values. Therefore, I decided to determine ownership according to its performance.

If it raises status values, then it would go to Emilia. If it raises DEF, then it would go to Sofia. If it increases MP, then Mira would use it! I would brook no refusals! After all, I am the leader here.

The ring was beautiful, but the design was plain. My bracelet and the ring I had given to Adelaide-senpai both bore intricate ornamentation. Therefore, based on my experience, the chance that this one affected MP was exceedingly low. In truth, it resembled nothing more than a glass ring. Although it had cut patterns, the band itself was transparent. Surely it could not possibly be made of plastic.

I would detest that, truly! A toy ring emerging from a treasure chest would be intolerable.

“What sort of ring do you suppose this is? It would be convenient if we could discern it.” (Kouta)

“Myuu~. That is correct! This is a rare live broadcast! Why not ask whether someone among the viewers knows what it is?” (Muze)

“Ah, we can check for responses on the smartphone right now.” (Haruka)

“Please make certain to film it properly. Should anyone happen to know, we would be grateful for the information!” (Adelaide)

Excellent!

Haruka-kun was already checking the smartphone for us. Meanwhile, Emilia and Sofia continued to argue over ownership.

Were they simply playing around? They even appeared rather enjoyable.

“It has arrived!!” (Haruka)

“Ooooh!!” (Everyone)

Truly, it was worth trying after all.

“‘Diamond Ring’! DEF: 3, MDEF: 3! A sturdy, defense-oriented accessory! 99 percent certainty! This is from a guild forum entry!” (Haruka)

“Oh, so they are monitoring it. Ah, I see, they are passing the footage through an AI to analyze it. This sort of technology is already used in medical institutions. It is indeed a most welcome form of support.” (Adelaide)

“Perhaps, in the future, we shall be able to search directly through smartphone applications.” (Kouta)

“That would be splendid.” (Mira)

So, then, it would be Sofia’s.

“Sofia.” (Kouta)

“Yes?” (Sofia)

“Use it.” (Kouta)

I extended the diamond ring toward Sofia.

Sofia appeared somewhat bewildered.

“Is it truly permissible? Because… to Emilia…” (Sofia)

“Please use it. And from now on as well, protect everyone for us.” (Kouta)

“…Yes!” (Sofia)

Sofia accepted the diamond ring with great care.

If only she were not clad in full armor, it would have been a fine scene indeed!

A maiden’s voice and gestures, combined with that massive armor, created an overwhelming sense of dissonance!

Emilia… please, do not glare at me with such a tearful face…

It is equipment, merely equipment.

These kinds of items, which defy a clean decision, are troublesome indeed…

“Uuuuuh! Kouta!!” (Emilia)

Emilia, angered, came striding toward me, and I instinctively raised my hands in a defensive posture.

In that very instant, she sank her teeth into my hand with a firm bite.

Never had I imagined that a day would come when Emilia would physically bite me…

 

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