Final Chapter: Toward the Next Stage Let me talk a little about what happened after that. The negotiation went well. With Hachioji Guild, at least for that part, anyway. Hachioji's branch chief turned out to be a reasonable person and took on the job of securing a top-tier asset named Suzukaze Touya, then negotiating on my behalf with Association headquarters and by extension, the Japanese government. From there, though, it sounds like things got pretty messy. Various factions, greedy individuals, plenty of people apparently made moves trying to claim me for their own benefit. So, I went full black-robed-sorcerer mode inside a dungeon, fought at full power and had the footage distributed. Shimotsuki-san's idea. The video, packed with even more brutal attacks than the Stampede footage, apparently did more than enough to make the point. On top of that, I had someone deliver a not-so-subtle message: if push came to shove, I'd walk straight into the American embassy and defect...
Chapter 33: Hail, Saint Valentine I finished up my hunt on Floor 36 and made my way back to the Guild lobby. It was just before four in the afternoon so it looks like I'd clock out on time again today. Stepping into the lobby, Lapis spotted a familiar face and flew off. I watched her go, then headed for my usual counter. On the way, I caught Yui's eye but she was helping a customer at another counter. I raised a hand in greeting and she gave me a bright smile and a little bow back. Come to think of it, I'd run into her two old party members not long ago. They'd brought in two new members and were fired up about taking another shot at the Minotaur soon. They'd tasted defeat once already. I found myself quietly hoping it would go better for them this time. When I finally reached the counter, Shimotsuki-san was waiting for me there while wearing the same easy smile as always. "Sorry to keep you waiting, Shimotsuki-san." At this point, it might as well be exc...
Chapter 2: Living in This World - 1 ──Why, in the world, did I set my appearance to its lowest value? Covering for some disadvantage with raw ability only works when the disadvantage really is “some”. If I could, I'd go back right now to the moment before I reincarnated and make my appearance at least passable as average. No, I won't even ask for something as extravagant as average. If I could just have an appearance that gets me treated as “human”, at the bare minimum, that'd be enough. Please, somebody, just treat me like a person. The moment I was born, I realized my choice had been a mistake. Because the eyes of the parents holding me were twisted with fear and confusion. If there's any real love involved, picking up a newborn should be something done with a smile. But in the eyes of the man who was apparently my father, all that was carved was fear and shock toward his own child. I remember clearly how my mother forced a smile onto her face as she picked me up. At...
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