So this is Reina’s status.

I couldn’t see it clearly when I was busy talking in the car last time…

 

I stare at Reina.

What is reflected is monstrous magic power and the reason why she can’t utilize it.

The amount of magic power I saw was overwhelmingly first place.

 

Moreover, that power is being debuffed.

 

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Name: Reina Ginno

Status: Good

Job: Saint【Awakened】

Skill(s): Shield of Light, Blade of Light

Magic Power: 734,560

Attack Power: Reflection rate▶ 20% = 146,912

Defense Power: Reflection rate▶ 20% = 146,912

Agility: Reflection rate▶ 20% = 146,912

Intelligence: Reflection rate▶ 20% = 146,912

 

Equipment:

・Sealed (Due to equipment, status cannot be changed)

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“Sealed…”

I focused on the “Sealed” status and checked the details.

I don’t know whether this state of being sealed is artificial or from birth, but it’s certain that it’s a debuff effect.

 

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Type: State

Title: Seal

Attainment Difficulty: –

Effect：Seals magic power and converts the sealed portion into one’s own magic power. Also fixes the reflection rate of the sealed target at 20%.

Explanation: It is applied by Awakened ones who have the skill of sealing.

Method of Release: The one who applied the seal dies, or releases it.

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“…I want to remove it, but the one who did the sealing has to die. Who could have… And her job is a saint, which is also awakened. Just like Aya…”

Could it be that Reina, who has 740,000 magic power even while sealed, is actually a Transcendent?

The peak of this world known as the Transcendents.

The same as the five Awakened who exceed the category of S-Rank, of which there are only five of.

 

“What’s wrong, Kai-san?”

 

Aya asks me what’s wrong as I stare at Reina with a grim expression.

I haven’t told Reina about this eye, so I decided to ask Aya about it later.

 

“I’ll talk about it later. Where’s Chairman Kagetora?”

 

“He is probably still in the meeting… I heard it was about the operation to retake Dragon Island today.”

 

“…I see, I also have to get stronger because of that.”

 

I remember being asked by Chairman Kagetora to join.

There is no great cause for me to participate, no reason, and there is a danger to my life.

 

But I was thinking of joining.

If asked why, it’s because Chairman Kagetora asked me to.

If I said it was because of the responsibility of the strong, that would sound cool but really, if Reina is going to join, I would like to join if I can.

 

“Are you going to participate too, Kai?”

 

“That’s the plan.”

 

I couldn’t stand by and wait while Reina was participating.

She saved my life, so I can’t stand by while she goes into a dangerous battle.

 

I’m different from the old days because I have this eye and power.

Moreover, something might happen to Reina who has her true power sealed.

 

But then, I might not be able to handle it with just being around the lower S-Rank.

I want to protect her, but I can only be protected.

So, I need to get stronger.

 

Whether I should clear a B-Rank Cube or an A-Rank Cube is the question right now.

 

“But before that, I need a Class Up ticket. The skills from there have extraordinary performances. I should be able to become stronger.”

 

I muttered to myself.

We had lunch and were waiting, but there was no sign of Chairman Kagetora coming.

So, I thought I would chat with Reina.

 

“Do you remember saving a middle school when you were in high school?”

 

“I don’t know… I just defeated the enemies where requests were made.”

 

“I-I see…”

 

I was saved by Reina when I was in junior high school.

But it seems Reina doesn’t remember at all, it’s strange to thank someone for something they don’t remember.

…Just as I was thinking about that, I heard the sound of a door opening and a loud voice.

 

“Sorry! I’m late!!”

 

We quickly headed to the entrance to greet them.

There was the chairman and two men behind him.

One was Tanaka-san, and the other was a stranger, but seeing that man who was extremely famous, I shouted out.

 

“Te, Tendou Ryunosuke!?”

 

Japan’s strongest force, both in name and reality, a top-class clearer.

The ace of Avalon and also its representative, he was like a mercenary.

He was muscular, even more so than the president beside him.

 

With his stubbly beard and tousled hair, he seemed to lazily wear a tank top while carrying a cigarette in his mouth.

He had a pitch-black sword stuck in his belt, like a samurai, but looking more like a mercenary.

 

“Huh?”

 

Was it because I had addressed him without honorifics? He stared at me with murderous intent.

 

“I’m, I’m sorry. Nice to meet you, I’m Kai Amachi. I’ve heard quite a bit about you, Tendou-san…”

I was grovelling.

To be honest, he was incredibly intimidating, and I thought he might kill me if I angered him.

Tendou-san walked towards me, furrowing his brows and lowering his head slowly.

 

He took the cigarette he had been smoking in his hand.

 

“I’m not some classic delinquent…”

 

I thought to myself, this must be some kind of yakuza initiation.

I’ve heard that they press a lit cigarette against your skin to test your resolve.

But it wasn’t that.

 

Tendou-san snuffed out his cigarette by pressing it into his thick hand.

It looked hot, but maybe his magic power was protecting him.

 

And then he gripped my head with his other hand.

 

“Ahh, so you’re the kid Issei-san and the chairman were talking about. Nice to meet you, I’m Tendou Ryunosuke. Why don’t we get along eh?”

 

I was firmly gripped by the head, but then my head was gently stroked.

The words that followed were much kinder than I had imagined.

 

“Kai-kun. Ryunosuke may look scary, but he’s like a caring older brother. You can relax,” Tanaka-san told me with a slight smile.

 

“Issei-san, am I really that scary? Hey, Reina, Aya, am I scary?”

 

Ryunosuke, looking troubled and scratching his head, asked Aya and Reina.

 

“Ryunosuke-san is indeed scary. When I first met him as a child, I cried. I thought I would be eaten.”

 

“Ryunosuke… is like an ogre? He seems strong.”

 

“Really? That’s hurtful… Is it the beard? Is it because of this beard? Should I shave it…”

 

Ryunosuke, troubled as he scratched his beard, even looked a little cute.

He looks scary, but I felt that his inner self was warm and kind.

 

(But these stats are still intimidating…)

 

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Name: Tendou Ryunosuke

Status: Good

Job: Samurai【Advanced】

Skill(s): Overwhelming Evil Flash, Iai Cut, Penetrating Sight

Magic Power: 535,740

Attack Power: Reflection rate▶ 50% = 267,870

Defense Power: Reflection rate▶ 50% = 267,870

Agility: Reflection rate▶ 50% = 267,870

Intelligence: Reflection rate▶ 25% = 133,935

 

Equipment:

・Black Dragon Treasure Sword = Attack Power +50,000

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His status was monstrous.

His magic power is 530,000, as strong as some galactic emperor.

In terms of magic power, Reina has more, but due to the reflection rate, he surpasses Reina.

 

He could genuinely be counted among the world’s peaks and as Japan’s strongest. I’ve heard he’s quite a master in martial arts.

Even if I fought him now, I’d probably lose. But anyways, he’s impressive.

 

“I thought I had become stronger… but there’s always someone better, huh?”

 

Seeing me mutter to myself, Tanaka-san and the chairman laughed.

They probably noticed that I had seen his status.

We then returned to the reception room.

 

“So, about the topics we discussed today…”

 

The chairman began, once everyone was seated. But I raised my hand to interrupt.

 

“Before that, chairman, can I speak? About the operation to retake Dragon Island… I would like to participate. I apologize for the late reply.”

 

I answered the question I had been asked to consider beforehand in front of everyone.

 

“I can’t guarantee your life. Are you sure?”

 

“I am prepared, but I don’t intend to die. My power might be needed.”

 

“I see… I was expecting that from you… thank you, Kai-kun. I appreciate it as a representative of Japan. I’ll tell China and the US that we’ll have three participants from our country today! Reina, Ryunosuke, and Kai. These three.”

 

And then the chairman winked at me.

 

“I thought you’d say you’d go, Kai-kun. I mean, it was almost decided, right? In your heart.”

 

“Haha… Yes, that’s true. I’m honestly curious about the S-Rank Cube. I guess I’m really an clearer at heart. I’m excited.”

 

I told the truth. B-Rank is no longer a threat.

Even with A-Rank, I probably wouldn’t struggle that much with my current state.

 

But I like thrilling battles.

Even though I just said I don’t want to die, I’m saying something that doesn’t make sense, even to myself.

But I liked becoming stronger, I liked changing the world by my own will.

 

“Gahahaha, that’s great, that’s great! That’s youth… Tanaka-kun, I really want to go too—”

 

“You can’t.”

 

The chairman was getting excited, about to say that he wanted to participate in the operation, but Tanaka-san stopped him.

 

“You’re too strict. I want to run around the battlefield with everyone.”

 

“No matter how much you plead, the answer is no. You’re the top of this country. What are we going to do if something happens to you?!”

 

“In that case, I’ll recommend you, Tanaka-kun, as chairman. How about it, aren’t you ready to come back to the association?”

 

“Unfortunately, it seems I’m more suited for the private sector, so no, thank you.”

 

“Haa… All the talented people are going to the private sector… We have a serious talent shortage. Maybe Kai-kun should…”

 

“Haha, Kai-kun is our ace at Avalon, so that’s also a no. Let’s celebrate the rise of young people, Chairman.”

 

With that, Tanaka-san stroked the back of the seemingly teary-eyed chairman. Looking at him like this, he seemed just like a regular old man, albeit one with a strong build.

 

“Anyway, back to the topic at hand, the operation is set to take place in a month. You’re going, right? Kai-kun?”

 

“Eh? What are you talking about?”

 

“That’s decided…Until then, in order to get stronger, you need to clear the three A-Rank Cubes in Japan. In terms of time, if it’s now…”

 

While laughing meaningfully, behind Tanaka-san’s glasses a suspicious light flashed.

And if I were to say I hadn’t been hoping for the words he said, I’d be a liar.

 

“Okinawa.”