Episode 356: Astonishment
"Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat!? You saved another person!?"
In the reception room of the Toshima Branch of the Explorers' Guild, Shindou-san's voice resonates so much that the room seems to shake.
His voice is so loud that we cover our ears, curl up, and close our eyes.
"Uncle, you're a little too loud!!"
At the same time as the roaring voice stops, Amane raises her eyebrows with a terrifying expression and approaches Shindou-san.
"Because you ..."
"It doesn't matter why!! You're noisy!!"
"Yes, I'm sorry ..."
Amane forcibly scolds Shindou-san, who is trying to make excuses. Shindou is unable to say anything against her threatening attitude, and bows his head with a dejected attitude.
After we finished rescuing one person, we came to report to the Explorers' Guild, but this is what happened as soon as we did.
"The person we helped today is this person. He lost consciousness right after we helped him, so he is currently being hospitalized at a nearby hospital to check for any abnormalities. The hospital is the Toshima Ward General Hospital."
Thanks to Amane, Rei shrewdly lies about how the target became docile, puts the list on the table, and while pointing at the person who was helped this time with her finger, describes his current whereabouts.
"This guy. A report was sent out a long time ago, but he's still alive, huh. If it's like this, there's hope for other missing people. Or rather, why are you reporting as if it's normal!?"
Shindou-san also responded seriously to the report that Rei gave, but at the end he realizes it with a start and makes a tsukkomi to us.
"I was just listening to the story, but how the hell did you find the target and rescue them? If it's something we can do, I'd like to use it as a reference."
He was curious about that. But, this could not be imitated. It was a rescue method that could be selected only if Luck was there.
"In that case, there's nothing to talk about."
Perhaps Rei has the same idea, she rejects the question from Shindou-san.
"Why is that?"
"Because we used our power."
"I see, is that the case."
Shindou-san tilts his head curiously, but Rei nods in agreement.
"Yes, there is no obligation to talk about the details of an individual's abilities unless they commit a crime, and the Guild has no power to force them. If they were to use their power as a country to force it out, it's only people like me who are good at espionage that will move."
Right. My ability as an adventurer is my lifeline. I don't need to disclose it unless it's absolutely necessary, and I haven't even talked much even to people I'm close with.
My Nanami likes me too much, so she will tell me right away, but I'd rather not talk about it. I haven't told anyone that I have no level, no status, and no skills.
I'm too embarrassed to tell anyone about this.
"If that's the case, I won't ask too much about it. I am convinced that you have the power to search for missing people, rescue them quickly, and secure them."
When Rei speaks in a slightly threatening manner, Shindou-san shrugs his shoulders and replies with a wry smile.
Rei is the pinnacle of detection-type explorers. Everyone has things they don't want to be found out.
"That's wise. I will prepare a separate report for the details and send it to you, so please check it."
"Alright. I'd like to thank you for accepting the request this time. If it's you, it won't be a dream for everyone to be returned to the clients safely."
Rei doesn't show any particular emotion and continues talking indifferently, while Shindou-san places his hands on both knees and bows deeply.
"Don't expect too much. By the time we get in touch, it may be too late."
"I know. However, I can definitely expect results that are incomparable to others from you guys. I just can't help but expect it. There's no need to push yourselves too hard."
As we discussed earlier, there is nothing we can do if it's already too late by the time we're notified. I am not responsible for that.
It's just ...
"I want to help as much as I can."
"I see, I'm happy just to hear those words. Now, since you've brought him back safely this time, I'll give you the reward. Is it okay if I divide it equally and transfer it to your accounts?"
Upon hearing my words, Shindou-san has a surprised expression for a moment, then smiles and moves on to talk about the reward.
"No, can the reward wait for a while?"
"Why is that?"
For some reason, Rei puts a hold on receiving the reward. Shindou-san tilts his head in the same way as the rest of us.
"We are planning to create an organization to protect people from the threat of dungeons. It hasn't been created yet, but I plan to complete the process soon. In the future, I would like you to transfer the rewards there."
"I see, so that's what it is ... Then, there's no problem waiting for the payment of the reward. I see, you guys ... Well, that would be best."
Rei seems to be planning to create the organization soon, so she seems to want to have the money transferred there.
Shindou-san seems to have something on his mind when he hears that story, and after thinking for a while, he nods and accepts Rei's wish.
