“Well then, let’s organize the situation again. Kiraboshi-san was called out by her friend’s acquaintance, and after agonizing over it, she considered ambushing them in the dungeon.”
“…I really didn’t know what to do, and I thought maybe I could do it like Sensei.”
Perhaps influenced by Kageichi’s calm response, Kiraboshi’s voice gradually regained its composure.
This is a good sign, Kageichi thought, nodding as he continued.
“So first, you placed shoes and socks to lure them out. As expected, they took the bait, right?”
Kiraboshi nodded repeatedly. The arrangement, like a mimic luring its prey, was quite interesting.
I think I’ll try it myself next time.
“Then, after confirming that the prey had innocently entered, Kiraboshi-san hid behind the door at the back of the floor.”
“I thought I’d be found if I stayed in the room.”
“And what did you do first after your friends came in?”
“…There were two men I didn’t know, so I attacked the men from behind first. I thought it would be bad if they attacked with force.”
Although strength in the dungeon is proportional to Magical Power, men tend to have more muscle strength—or rather, they often allocate Magical Power to strength.
Neutralizing the men first was the right decision from the perspective of subduing everyone.
“So you cut their knees and arms to immobilize the two men. Good judgment. And then?”
“…Next, I hit Shirogasaki-san…the young lady, with a chainsaw. I didn’t like her, but she wasn’t a bad person…I hesitated…”
“Well, you’re only human, so that happens. And then?”
“The remaining two…sisters started fighting in front of me…I think they were arguing about sacrificing one of them to escape. Then, the older sister was pushed forward.”
“And then?”
“…I raised the chainsaw, but I hesitated for a moment, wondering if I should really do it, and then I heard Sensei’s voice, so I hurriedly escaped with ‘Hide Cloak’.”
“Just to confirm, what about the Dungeon Recorder?”
“I checked with ‘Detection’, so I think it’s okay.”
Since Dungeon Recorders use Magical Power for communication, it’s possible to determine possession by detecting Magical Power.
Hmm, Kageichi thought, organizing the timeline before saying one thing.
“Kiraboshi-san. I’m not good at flattery, so please take this honestly. –Well done. There are some rough edges in the plan, but overall, you’ve thought things through properly.”
“But…what if they bring up eyewitness accounts…or the story that I was meeting those sisters behind the club building? I’ll be suspected.”
“You can make excuses. For example, Kiraboshi-san was also attacked by that armored Creature.”
Camouflage is the basis of concealment. It’s only natural to do that much.
“After school, Kiraboshi-san had plans to meet a friend. The friend had a serious problem and chose the dungeon to talk in a place where they wouldn’t be seen. Then they were attacked by a mysterious Creature and ran away.”
“…But, but. The sisters will definitely say that I’m the culprit.”
“The monster’s identity was a classmate wearing armor and carrying a chainsaw? Have you been watching too many horror movies?”
I’d laugh at that, Kageichi chuckled.
There’s no need to worry about that.
“Kiraboshi-san. I said before that you have your own strength. Now is the time to use it.”
“Eh…”
“You don’t seem to like your own seriousness very much. But your exemplary attitude and excellent grades, with no tardiness or violations of school rules, are powerful weapons…Common sense dictates, which is more socially credible, a serious girl like that, or girls who seem to have bad attitudes like those sisters?”
Whether the facts are true or not doesn’t matter.
What truly matters is how she is seen by those around her.
From what I hear, those sisters seem to be doing well in class, but—people who are watching, are watching.
“Furthermore, there is a point that is advantageous to Kiraboshi-san…If I recall correctly, there were rumors that you and I were in a scandalous relationship?”
“…I, I’m sorry. That’s really,”
“Then I will go directly and clear up all misunderstandings. With a Hunter License and a Dungeon Recorder.”
“Huh? Eh, eeeeeh!?”
Kageichi gently presented the PC screen to Kiraboshi, who was so surprised her eyes almost popped out.
“Actually—I received a request earlier. A commission for the Cleanup Operation of the dungeon that appeared at the school Kiraboshi attends.”
“While I’m doing the cleanup, I’ll explain to the teachers and everyone in the class. It’s true that we’re far apart in age, but Kiraboshi-san is seriously thinking about her future and helping me with my dungeon cleaning. On top of that, if Kiraboshi-san properly obtains a Hunter License D-rank later, that should be enough, right?”
There’s no need to hide anything.
Kageichi is a legitimate Cleaner and a professional with a Hunter B-rank license.
It’s better to explain it openly so that people don’t make unnecessary assumptions.
“But I can’t cause Sensei that much trouble—”
“Although it’s a strange connection, you have become my disciple. If so, what kind of master wouldn’t protect their disciple?”
“…!”
“Ah. It’s not like I’ve suddenly awakened to goodwill. It’s just that I’m the type to follow the rules. Once I’ve recognized you as a disciple, unless you betray me or fall far short of expectations, I have a duty to protect you.”
He had once made a promise with her to become master and disciple.
If so, protecting her is also within Kageichi’s scope of work.
Protecting subordinates in the workplace is only natural as a boss, right?
“So, Kiraboshi-san. You can rely on me a little more honestly.”
“…But.”
“You’re still a high school student. It seems like it’s hard to rely on your parents, but I’ll take care of some trouble.”
That much is easy for Kageichi, and it’s within his scope of duty in the first place.
Besides…he won’t tell her, but the person named Kiraboshi Yoshiko is interesting to watch.
When he said that, Kiraboshi somehow endured her tears again as if she was holding back.
But unable to bear it, she filled her eyes with large tears…
“…Hngh, ugh…”
She shed tears while looking down shyly.
Hmm. Did I say something wrong?
Kageichi only said what was natural, but there are parts he doesn’t understand about her emotional changes, as he is insensitive to the feelings of others.
Well, I don’t think she has a bad impression…
More than that—there’s still something else Kageichi needs to do.
To prevent his disciple from having the same regrets in the future.
“Kiraboshi-san. After you’ve cried for a while, would you like to talk about the future?”
“…Y-yes, I’m sorry.”
“It’s okay to not apologize. –After reflecting, let’s make improvements for the future.”
Her plan was passable, but it wasn’t without its flaws.
In particular, this story is a good opportunity to bring out her fatal flaws.
“Kiraboshi-san. What do you think was bad about this plan?”
“…Um. The sloppiness of the plan, maybe?”
“That’s not it. I think Kiraboshi-san is quite intelligent. That’s not it.”
“Then…strength, or something?”
“Correct. It’s also the strength of your heart. To not be shaken as much as possible when executing a plan, and to have a strong will. What do you think is necessary for that?”
Raising his index finger, Kageichi tells his disciple as a master.
What is the way to train a person’s heart?
Kageichi himself understands that it is unreasonable, but…there is only one way to give the human heart a strong resistance.
Kageichi smiled loosely at Kiraboshi, who tilted her head.
“If you don’t mind, let’s go on a training trip with me now. Yes, it’s already late at night, but starting now.”
*
And so, late at night after listening to Kiraboshi’s story, Kageichi took Kiraboshi, despite it being midnight, and passed through the entrance Gate of the New Dungeon “Snowfield Ice Mountain” again.
In the spreading silver world, the strongest small fry Monster in this dungeon appeared with a roar.
Looking up at the “Glacial Dragon Ice Ogre”, he offered her the path, saying, “Please.”
“Kiraboshi-san. I’ll give you thirty minutes, so please fight that.”
“…………Huh?”
Kageichi smiled for business at Kiraboshi, who was stunned, and declared.
“If you fight a real dragon with the will to die, you won’t be afraid of your classmates in the future. Everything is practice, let’s start by trying it.”
“Huh? What are you saying, Sensei…”
“Ah. Be careful, or you’ll really die if you’re careless.”
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