novelraw Chapter 135
Chapter 135
Chapter 135
A few days passed since I left Shimaenaga-san with Shurado.
I'm still feeling a bit of that dungeon fatigue, or maybe just general weariness.
Maybe it's because I went all out for the first time in a while.
"Kyukkyu! (Translation: Good morning-kyu, Hideo-dono!)"
From under the covers, the little hedgehog, curled up on my stomach, toddled up toward my chest. So cute.
"Gii. (Translation: This morning's temperature is 10°C, humidity at 60%. Clear skies.)"
Gii-san was also curled up next to my pillow, just like always.
And with that, I'm up.
I finish my morning routine of finger snap and coin toss, then hop in the shower.
Once I'm refreshed, it's time for the Daily Mission.
Things have been rough lately, so I hope it's a normal one today.
"Daily Mission"
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★Daily Mission★
Let's work hard little by little every day!
'Solo Flash Mob'
Solo Flash Mob 0/20
Consecutive days: Day 113
Steady Rank: Platinum, Multiplier 10.0x
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Yep, I'm dead. This is over.
There it is again. You're really showing your bad side, Daily-kun.
Do you have some kind of grudge against me?
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★Daily Mission★
Let's work hard little by little every day!
'Return Shimaenaga-sama'
Return Shimaenaga-sama
Consecutive days: Day 113
Steady Rank: Platinum, Multiplier 10.0x
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Ugh, is there no dignity left in the Daily Mission!?
Where's your honor, Daily-kun!?
How shameful, letting personal feelings get in the way like that!
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★Daily Mission★
Let's work hard little by little every day!
'Solo Flash Mob'
Solo Flash Mob 0/20
Consecutive days: Day 113
Steady Rank: Platinum, Multiplier 10.0x
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So in the end, it's this one, huh.
Fine, fine, I get it.
Whatever, I'm over it.
I mean, really.
Even looking at it again, today's Daily Mission makes zero sense.
A flash mob is that thing, right?
It's like a surprise event where random people suddenly start dancing or playing music.
That's kind of old-school. No one does that anymore, right?
What does a Solo Flash Mob even mean?
I watch the reference footage to figure out what exactly Daily-kun wants me to do.
Flash mob, search... okay.
Right, so the guy presents an engagement ring to his girlfriend, and suddenly all the passersby start performing... yeah, yeah, but what does that even mean? This doesn't help me understand what a Solo Flash Mob is at all.
"Well, guess I just have to take action for now."
So here I am at Chiba Station.
I bought a castanet at the 100-yen shop, so I'll go with this.
Oh, spotted a couple walking by. They're dressed up.
Maybe they're heading out on a date. Heh, perfect timing.
And me, you see...
Heh heh, eheh heh.
I just love—
Splitting up happy-looking couples like you two—
Who seem to be cruising through life without a care in the world! (Menacing grin)
I set my flash mob trap for these lovebirds.
I hide in the bushes and, once they get close, I leap out—
"Hey there! It's Finger Man from the Finger Man Channel!"
"U-Uwah! Who is this guy?!"
"Taku-kun, h-help...!"
With a big grin, I block the fleeing couple's path with side-to-side jumps, clacking my castanet.
"H-He's fast...! He's moving so fast it's like he's leaving afterimages...!"
"We can't get away like this—!"
"Uheheheheh!"
"Kyu, kyukyu! (Translation: Hideo-dono, what's going on-kyu?! What are you doing-kyu?! Snap out of it-kyu! Hideo-dono~!)"
"Gii... (Translation: My lord tends to go overboard once she's made up her mind...)"
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★Daily Mission★
Let's work hard little by little every day!
'Solo Flash Mob'
Solo Flash Mob 1/20
Consecutive days: Day 113
Steady Rank: Platinum, Multiplier 10.0x
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I see. So that's how it is.
Easy peasy.
At this point, it's less of a flash mob and more like a rare breed of pervert, but whatever.
——Several hours later
Looking back, I thought, "Aren't I causing way too much trouble for people in front of Chiba Station?" and felt a bit guilty toward Chiba Prefecture as I completed the quota.
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★Daily Mission★
Let's work hard little by little every day!
'Solo Flash Mob'
Solo Flash Mob 20/20
★Today's Daily Mission Completed!★
Reward: Wisdom of the Ancients A ×10 (3,000,000 EXP)
Consecutive days: Day 114
Steady Rank: Platinum, Multiplier 10.0x
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Hm.
I guess after tasting the goodness of Metal, this reward feels a bit underwhelming.
Well, I guess this is the norm.
I need to get my senses back in order.
I gratefully accept the reward and use it on the little hedgehog.
For the past few days, the little hedgehog has been my top priority.
"Kyukkyukkyu! (Translation: The taste of experience points is irresistible-kyu!)"
A slightly disturbing remark.
But... it's probably fine.
The little hedgehog is surely going to stay a good kid.
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Little Hedgehog
Level 10
HP 342/400
MP 1,450/2,140
Skills
'Salvation's Thunderclap'
'Salvation's Storm'
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Hmm hmm, growing nicely.
Looks like the little hedgehog is the type whose MP grows easily.
The new skill is 'Salvation's Storm', huh?
I wonder what kind of ability it is.
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'Salvation's Storm'
An ancient myth dwelling in the storm
Manipulates rain and wind to create a massive tempest
The scale can vary depending on MP Cost
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"Kyu! (Translation: I can summon a storm and make it rain whenever I want-kyu!)"
"That's pretty handy. Let's stop the train when we don't feel like going to work."
I'm just so happy to see the little hedgehog growing up so well.
"Hey you, got a minute? Mind coming with me to the police box over there?"
"We got a report about a pervert wearing sunglasses with a slug on his shoulder doing a Solo Flash Mob at incredible speed in front of the station."
Wait, they actually understood it was a flash mob?
"Sorry, wrong Finger Man. Excuse us."
"Okay, come with me now—don't run away—"
"Little hedgehog, let's do it."
"Kyu!! (Translation: O storm! Lend your strength to me, the mighty ancient dragon-kyu!)"
The little hedgehog raised its tiny front paws toward the sky.
The perfectly clear sky suddenly began to churn.
Black clouds rapidly grew, and before long, raindrops began to fall.
The rain gradually intensified, and a violent wind began to swirl.
"W-What is this sudden storm?!"
"Hey, don't run, pervert!"
The police officers barely managed to cling to the utility pole, caught in the wind and rain.
"Now's our chance. Adios, amigo."
"Ah, hey, wait up—!"
"Don't run, Solo Flash Mob!"
The Finger Man made a cool exit.
I went home, soaked to the bone in the pouring rain.