New chapter of Ordinary Person is out! (3/3 chapters)

 

 

Chapter 139

(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)

At the very time when Emilia was sinking her teeth into me, information regarding Emilia’s spear had also been reported.

Lizardman’s Halberd

A spear whose form had been refined in pursuit of ease of hunting upon both land and water.

Attack Power: 28

Martial Skill: Spear usable

Its performance was far more impressive than what we had originally imagined. Moreover, items that came with skills attached were exceedingly expensive. Truly, it was worthy of being a silver chest item. Even so, it could not surpass the “Diamond Ring” in price, and that was due to the difference in the clientele who would covet such things.

After all, that one is a solid lump of diamond! Naturally, it is impossible for this one to compete!

Thus, during our very first live broadcast, to have drawn two items from treasure chests, each worth sums in the hundreds of millions of yen, we returned to the surface with utmost dignity.

Along the way, the members of the Self-Defense Forces offered us congratulations each time we passed them by. It seemed that quite a number of them had been watching our broadcast.

“Indeed, perhaps about half of them were watching in an official capacity as part of their work.” (Mira)

I found that explanation convincing, and I could accept it.

“The guild’s immediate transmission of information must likewise have been due to their judgment that it would aid recruitment of explorers and Self-Defense Force personnel. It was an astute and most skillful decision.” (Mira)

There was a profound difference in impact between having the value of an item revealed during the broadcast and only discovering it afterwards. Even I could understand that this action had significantly enhanced the value of today’s broadcast. Partly due to the effect of the strike, it had also been decided that Self-Defense Force personnel assigned to dungeon duties would have a certain percentage of drops and treasure chest items added to their salaries.

I very nearly wished to exclaim that such a thing had not been implemented before. Although their base salaries seemed to be comparatively good, they were not commensurate with the risk to their lives. I could only hope that improvements would continue to be made henceforth.

“Very well, everyone, good work. First, shall we proceed with the settlement of the drops?” (Suzuki-san)

When we returned to the guild, Suzuki-san personally attended to us. Everyone bore quite a number of injuries, which we had explained away by claiming to have healed them with potions. However, equipment could not be restored in such a manner, and thus replacements for broken gear and repairs for depleted ones would be necessary. Furthermore, the unidentified drops would require appraisal. Since we had made this into such a major event, we found ourselves exceedingly busy even after its conclusion. It was truly fortunate that we had returned at an early hour.

“How shall we handle the reservation time for the appraisal room? Shall it be ten minutes as usual?” (Suzuki)

“Um, we can be told about the drops that are already understood directly at the purchase counter, correct?” (Kouta)

“Yes! At present, there is still sufficient leeway in the schedule, so it is entirely possible. If anything, Shizuka is already waiting with great eagerness…” (Suzuki)

Ah… Might that not pose concerns regarding information leaks?

“D-do not worry… surely. That child possesses at least that degree of discretion.” (Suzuki)

Even without my asking, Onee-san answered in my stead.

“Ah! That reminds me! I instructed them to upload the video of the unarmed performance, along with the other techniques as well! Please take a look if you wish!” (Suzuki)

“By all means! I would be most honored to view it!! But was that truly acceptable?” (Kouta)

“It is perfectly fine! It would be a waste to allow such techniques to fall into obscurity. In this modern age, martial arts must be employed in practice in order to live on.” (Suzuki)

“In that case, I shall gladly accept your kind offer.” (Kouta)

After expressing my gratitude, I moved past the elder sister. Although I could not entirely suppress my unease, we decided to place our trust in Shizuka-san. The reason we reserved 20 minutes for the appraisal room rather than the usual 10 was simply because the number of items requiring appraisal was greater than normal.

“Welcome~♪ Now then! Hand over the unknown items to me at once!!” (Shizuka)

At that moment, I very nearly turned upon my heel to leave.

 

—

(Thank you for reading at bayabuscotranslation.com)