シェリルが自分の机から情報端末を持ってくる。昨日アキラが置いていったものだ。
「これをお返しします。なかなか難しかったけれど面白かったです。ありがとう御座いました」
シェリルがゲームの感想を述べて情報端末をアキラに渡す。それはゲームでもあるが、実際のアキラの実力を反映させたシミュレーションでもあり、状況を
難しいという感想を聞いて、アキラが微妙な表情を浮かべる。
「......そうか。そうだよな。やっぱり難しいよな」
ゲームが難しいということは、ゲーム内に反映されたアキラの実力が未熟であることを示している。アキラはそれを十分理解しているが、改めて突きつけられると少々気が
(俺の実力が足りていないのは事実だ。装備を整えて、訓練と実戦で経験を積んで、少しずつ強くなるしかないな)
シェリルはそれをただのゲームだと思っている。だから特に気にせずにゲームの感想をアキラに話す。
「はい。面白かったですけど、難しかったです。クリアするまでに結構掛かりました」
「えっ!?」
アキラが非常に驚いてシェリルを見る。そのアキラの驚きぶりに、シェリルも驚いて戸惑っていた。
「は、はい」
シェリルがアキラの様子に困惑しながら答えた。確かに難しいゲームだったが、事情を知らないシェリルにはクリアしたからといってアキラがそこまで驚くことには思えなかったからだ。
アキラが情報端末を操作してゲームの履歴を確認しようとする。慌てていたためか操作にもたついていたので、途中からアルファが情報端末を操作して素早くゲームの履歴を表示させた。
アルファが履歴を確認して少し意外そうに話す。
『確かにクリアしているわね。スコアがプラスになっているわ』
『......ちゃんとクリア可能な難易度だったんだ』
アルファが
い。アキラは私がクリア不可能な難易度を押しつけていたと思っていたの?』
『い、いや、そういう意味じゃない』
アキラは慌てて否定した。しかし心のどこかで少しそう思っていたことも事実だった。余りにも難しかったからだ。
だからこそアキラはゲームのクリアが可能であると知ると、今度はどうやってクリアしたのかが気になってくる。それを聞く相手はすぐ
アキラは受け取った情報端末をもう一度シェリルに差し出しながら頼む。
「シェリル。もう一度クリアしてみてくれないか?」
近い。非常に近い。画面をよく見ようとしているアキラが可能な限りシェリルの視線と重ねようとしているため、必然的にアキラの頭部はシェリルの頭部と非常に近くなっている。首から上は衣服などの遮る物もない。肌の距離は互いの体温が伝わるほどに近い。
シェリルがゲームの操作に支障が出るので離れてくれと頼めば、頼まなくともそれを示唆するような言動を取れば、アキラは普通に離れるだろう。シェリルは間違ってもその手の言動をしないように注意しながら、少し頬を染めながら黙ってゲームを続けていた。
幸いにもゲームは反射神経や即時の判断を必要とする内容ではない。シェリルの心の乱れによるゲームの影響は、時間を費やして注意して操作すれば十分補える。シェリルの慎重な操作に従って、ゲームの中のアキラが旧世界の遺跡の中を少しずつ進んでいく。慎重に的確に危険な遺跡の中を進んでいく。
ゲーム内のアキラが時折予知能力でもあるかのように大胆に行動するのは、シェリルがこのゲームを何度も遊んでいて先の展開を知っているからだ。知っているだけで対処できるものではないが、知っていれば対処し
アキラがゲーム内のアキラの動きを見てアルファに話す。
『やっぱり先の展開を知っていても、難しいものは難しいんだな』
シェリルが少し照れながら答える。
「ありがとう御座います」
(随分アキラの機嫌が良くなったわ。そんなにこのゲームを気に入っているのかしら。後で調べておきましょうか)
シェリルは情報端末を使ってネットワークで調べようと考えている。残念ながらこのゲームはアルファの自作のため、ネットワークのどこを探してもこのゲームの情報が見つかることはない。
シェリルがアキラに情報端末を返そうとすると、アキラがそれを押し
くシェリルに貸しておくから、そのまま持っていてくれ」
「よろしいんですか? これ、結構高い機種に見えますけど」
「ああ。普通にシェリルの情報端末としても使って良い。回線も無料のやつから変えてあるから、回線が混雑している時でも俺と
「分かりました。大切に使います。......もっと良いスコアを出したら、次の報酬も期待して良いですか?」
「スコア次第だな」
シェリルの冗談交じりのお願いに、アキラは軽く笑ってそう答えた。
完全に日が沈んでもスラム街がすぐに闇に染まることはない。人が光を使って生活している以上、いろいろな場所から光が外に漏れるからだ。それでも日が沈めばスラム街が昼間より危険な場所に変わることは間違いない。世界を照らす光が少なくなれば、影に隠れて動こうとする者達が増えるからだ。
『俺の操作でも楽にあのゲームを攻略できるようになれば、俺もアルファのサポート無しでも順調に旧世界の遺跡を攻略できるようになるかな』
ゲーム内のアキラの身体能力などは、現実のアキラの実力を反映させたものだ。アキラの言っていることは必ずしも間違いというわけではない。
『アキラが死なないようにいろいろ指示を出したり、敵の位置を探ってアキラの視界に表示したり、強化服を操作してアキラの動きを補ったり、私はいろいろ頑張っているのよ?』
アキラに意味ありげな視線を送るアルファに、アキラが苦笑して答える。
『いつもありがとう御座います』
『どう致しまして』
期待した返答を聞いて、アルファが満足そうに
「......またかよ」
アキラは財布を奪い返してから、殺さないように注意して男を蹴飛ばした。
この男も情報屋から得た情報を理由にアキラを狙っていた。しかしアキラが男から聞き出した情報は、前のスリの男とは少し違った内容だった。
財布を盗んだスリが幼い少女だったのでスリの少女を見逃した。そういう甘い人物だから、もし失敗して見つかっても謝れば大丈夫だろう。男はその情報を信じてアキラを狙ったらしい。
自分がスリの少女を見逃したのは、少女の後ろ盾に別のハンター達がいたから仕方なく一度引いただけだ。情報屋に伝えて訂正させろ。アキラは男に脅迫気味にそう頼んで男を見逃した。
男は解放される前にアキラに3度蹴られた負傷の所為で
今回のアキラは男に回復薬を与えたりはしなかった。殺す気はないが死んでもかまわない。その程度の感覚で男を蹴り飛ばしていた。男の運が悪ければ、情報屋に文句を言う前に負傷で死ぬだろう。
男がアキラに殺されずに見逃されたのは、盗みに失敗した上にアキラに銃を向けなかったからだ。男がそのどちらかを達成していた場合、アキラは男を殺していた。
不機嫌ではあるが、平静を欠くほどではない。アキラは取りあえず落ち着いている。自力でスリを2度迎撃できたことなどが、アキラの心の乱れを抑えていた。
『分からないわ。少なくとも歴戦のハンターには見えないわね』
どことなく落ち込んでいるアキラに、アルファがアキラの見掛け以外の要素の話をする。
『アキラがどうこうというより、あの出来事は情報屋がカモの情報として売りつけやすい要素をいろいろ含んでいたってことでしょうね。アキラは子供で、スリも子供で、10万オーラムはそれなりに大金で、スリはアキラに見つかったけれど、過程はどうであれまんまと逃げることに成功した。それらの要素を抜き出せば、アキラを
『......面倒だな』
既に情報はスラム街に流れてしまっているのだろう。情報を買った者以外にも
に扉を閉めようとしているとそこにアキラが現れた。アキラがシズカに尋ねる。
「今日はもう終わりですか?」
「ん? 良いわよ。入って」
「......良いんですか?」
少し申し訳なさそうなアキラに、シズカが
アキラは礼を言って店の中に入る。シズカはそのまま店の扉を閉めた。
もう店内に客はいないので、店内にいるのはアキラとシズカだけだ。アキラは
シズカがカウンターの方へ戻りながらアキラに話す。
「今日も弾薬等の補充かしら? それとも主力商品の売上げに貢献してもらえるの? 期待しても良いのかしら」
アキラはシズカが立ち止まって自分をじっと見ていることに気が付いた。
くようにじっとアキラを見ている。アキラはそれを不快に思うことなど全くなかったが、少し困惑はしていた。シズカの意図が読めず、アキラが戸惑いながら何かを尋ねようとする。
「アキラ。何かとても嫌なことでもあったの?」
その前にシズカがアキラをしっかり見つめながら尋ねた。いろいろと見透かされたように問われて、アキラは良くないことが露見したような戸惑いを見せる。そして自分でも分からない何かを
シズカはアキラに近付くと、アキラを優しくしっかり抱き締めた。アキラの頭はシズカの腕でしっかりと抱き締められていて、アキラの顔がシズカの胸に埋もれている。
「......シズカさん?」
アキラは困惑気味だったが、シズカにそう言われただけで抵抗の意思を失ったように大人しくシズカにされるがままになった。
シズカはアキラを抱き締めながら、アキラに言うべき何かを考えるような仕草を続けていた。言うべきことを考えて、その内容を検証して、止めて別の内容を考える。その繰り返しがシズカの表情に表れていた。
アキラは黙ってシズカに抱き締められていた。シズカの優しい声の話を聞いた後、アキラの両手がシズカを抱き締めようとするように僅かに動いた。その両手はすぐに一度動きを止めて、再び動き出すとアキラの体をシズカの抱擁からゆっくり押し出した。
アキラはシズカから1歩離れて軽く頭を下げると、少しだけ笑って礼を言う。
「ありがとう御座いました。少し気が楽になったと思います」
みのような感情が大分治まったことを察して安心した。それを表に出さずにアキラに尋ねる。
「それで、アキラは私に何か頼みがあったのよね。何かしら?」
「あ、はい。実はまた装備の相談というか、見積りなどを御願いできないかと思いまして......。予算内でできるだけ良い装備を見積もってもらえると助かるんですが......。新しい強化服とそれに見合った銃とか情報端末とかを、一式見積もってもらえないでしょうか。今回は車両等は無しでお願いします」
「それは構わないわ。それで、今回の予算はどれぐらいなの?」
してから答える。
「......その、4億オーラムぐらいです」
アキラがエレナ達と一緒にミハゾノ街遺跡でのハンター稼業で得た報酬は、5億オーラムほどになった。保険会社から受けた救援依頼でかなり荒稼ぎしていたのに加えて、セランタルビルに先行部隊として向かった成果が加わったのだ。
元々都市絡みの依頼は高額だ。更にエレナとキャロルが組んで都市側とドランカムに対して報酬の交渉をした成果だ。セランタルビルの内部情報も高額になったが、エレナ達は特にレイナ達の救出に成功した功績を大いに評価させた。そしてそれは通った。
その結果が計30億オーラム、1人当たり5億オーラムの報酬だ。なお弾薬費等の経費は別に請求してそれも通した。ミハゾノ街遺跡での激戦に見合った額かどうかの判断には個人差が出る。だがそれでも今のアキラには十分な大金だ。
げるのは良いことよ。でもそれで次も大丈夫だなんて思っては駄目。危険に慣れることと、危険を軽んじることは全く違うわ。分かった?」
アキラがしっかりと
いんですか? ミハゾノ街遺跡では本当に大変だったので、金のある内にもっと良い装備に変えておこうと思ったんですけど......」
「その考えはとても良いことよ? 確かに装備の充実は大切だわ。でも、もう少し別の用途とか、生活の向上の
「生活の向上ですか......。今のところ、俺はそういうのに金を掛けようとは思わないんですよね。ついこの間までスラム街の路地裏で寝泊まりしていた生活を送っていたので、それと比べると毎日夢のような生活を送っているようなもので、今の生活環境にあんまり不満とかはないんです。今の生活に不満とか物足りなさを感じるまでは、そっちは後回しで良いかなと」
その返事を聞いたシズカが一瞬だけ含みのある
「それなら良いわ。それにしても、4億オーラムもあっさり装備につぎ込めるなんて、アキラも随分成長したのね。4億オーラムよ? そこらの端金じゃないのよ? 私も結構驚いているのよ? アキラは動揺したりしないの?」
アキラが苦笑しながら答える。
「ああ、多分それは額が大きすぎて現実感がないだけだと思います。大金を持っているって自覚して身を崩す前に、
「......特定の客に入れ込むのは良くないんだけどね」
シズカは自分でも分かりきっていることを再確認するように
選択するのはアキラだ。自分ではない。望みはするが無理強いはできない。その資格もない。シズカはそう判断している。
それでも望むぐらいは良いだろう。そう思ってシズカが望みを口にする。
Sheryl took an information terminal from her desk, it was the information terminal that Akira left there the other day.
"I'm returning this. It is a hard game, but it was interesting. Thank you very much."
Sheryl gave her impression about the game and returned the information terminal back to Akira. It was indeed just a game, but it was also a relic hunting simulation based on Akira's real skill, a training tool using a top-down simulation. Akira lent that to Sheryl since it seemed she was interested in it yesterday.
When he heard that Sheryl also thought that it was a difficult game, Akira made a troubled face and said.
"...Yeah, you're right, it's really a difficult game."
Saying that the game was hard was similar to saying that Akira's skill that was reflected onto the main character in the game was still way too underdeveloped. Although Akira himself understood that very well, it still hurt him a bit when he was reminded of it.
[It's true that I still have a long way to go. I guess I have no other choice but to get better equipment, train myself up, and gather more experience, huh.]
Sheryl thought that it was simply a game. That was why she did not think much about it as she said to Akira.
"Yes, it was an interesting but difficult game. It took me some time before I could clear it."
"Eh!?"
Akira was taken aback by what Sheryl said. Sheryl was also surprised by Akira's reaction.
"Y-yes."
Sheryl, who saw that, replied back awkwardly too. It was indeed a difficult game, but there was no reason for Akira to be that surprised, at least that was what she thought since she did not know anything more than that.
Akira opened the menu to check the previous play sessions of the game. He was so surprised that he was not able to nimbly navigate through the menus, so instead Alpha took over and quickly brought up the history menu.
Alpha scanned the history list and said.
"Yep, she did clear it, the score is turned to a plus."
"...So it was really possible to clear it with that difficulty, huh?"
Alpha smiled and faked a pout.
"Oh my, did you really think that I would set it to a difficulty that you can't clear?"
"W-well, I didn't mean it like that."
Akira flusteredly said that it was not true, but somewhere deep inside his heart, he really thought so, after all, it was really difficult.
But now that he knew it was possible to clear it in that difficulty, it made him wonder how to do it, and the person who could answer that question was right in front of him now.
Akira pushed the information terminal that he just received back to Sheryl.
"Sheryl, can you try to clear it again?"
In order so that he could get a good look on the monitor, Akira tried to line up his vision with Sheryl's, so of course, Akira put his face close to Sheryl's. Since they did not cover anything from their neck up, they were close enough to feel each other's skin warmth.
If Sheryl said that Akira was making it more difficult to play the game, or even if Sheryl showed any sign that she was bothered, Akira would normally get some distance. She tried her best not to show it while continuing to play the game in silence as her cheeks went slightly reddish.
Fortunately, the game did not need Sheryl's continuous attention or any time-sensitive actions. So even if she was a bit in disarray, it did not affect her performance in the game, she just needed to be extra careful and take extra time before making any decisions. Following that, the Akira in the game started to slowly and carefully explore the old-world ruin.
The reason why the Akira in the game could make dangerous moves as if he could read the future was simply because Sheryl had cleared that game a few times, so she knew what would come afterwards. Of course, it was not something that she could overcome only by knowing that it was coming, but if she knew what she would face, it would help her overcome that danger.
Akira closely observed the movements of the Akira inside that game and asked Alpha a question.
"As I thought, even if you know that it's coming, it's still not easy."
Sheryl blushed.
"Thank you very much."
[It seems that Akira has been completely cheered up. Is he really that interested in this game? I guess I'll put in some effort to investigate about this game later.]
Sheryl thought that she should look about that game in the network later. But sadly enough, that game was made by Alpha, so there was no information about that game that she could find in the network.
Sheryl was about to return back the information terminal to Akira, but Akira stopped her.
"I'm lending that to you, so you can use it for the time being."
"Are you sure? It looks like an expensive information terminal though."
"Yeah, you can use it as your usual information terminal. I've also changed its provider from the free provider, so you should be able to reach me even when the line is busy. Well, what can I say... You can just think of it as a reward for clearing that game... And also, if you have the time, you can play that game and aim for a higher score."
"I understand, I'll hold on to it dearly... If I can get a better score, can I get a better reward next time?"
"It depends on the score."
Sheryl was joking when she said that and Akira replied while giving Sheryl a smile.
Akira then left Sheryl's base. The sun was about to set, the slum city slowly but surely blanketed in darkness. But it was not like the slum city would be covered in total darkness once the sun was out. As people had created lights to help their lives, there would be some places that would radiate light. But even so, it did not change the fact that the slum city would get more dangerous once the night fell compared to when it was in the middle of the day. When the light that illuminated the world was gone, those who hid under the shadows would start to make their moves.
"I wonder if I can explore the old-world ruin without your support if I can clear that game."
The Akira in that game was the reflection of his real skill. So what he said was not exactly wrong.
"Just to let you know, I do all kinds of things to support you during your Hunter work. And that's including giving you instructions to make sure that you won't get killed, refining your movements by controlling your augmented suit, and many other things too."
Alpha was still smiling mischievously at Akira and he returned with a wry smile.
"Thank you for all your help."
"You're very welcome."
Alpha smiled satisfied after hearing the words that she was waiting for.
"...Again, huh?"
Akira took back his wallet and kicked that man, he made sure to hold back so as not to kill that man.
That man was also aiming for Akira after he got the information from the information broker. But the information that man gave to Akira was different compared to the last one.
This time the rumour said that Akira was a kind Hunter who let go of the girl who stole his wallet since she was just a little girl. So even if that man got caught, Akira would just forgive him if he apologized. That man trusted that information and went for Akira.
The reason why Akira backed off when that young girl stole his wallet was just because he had no other choice when the Hunters backing that girl confronted him. He lightly threatened that man and told him to tell the information broker what he just said there.
Akira kicked that man 3 times before he let that man go, so that man dragged himself in pain and somehow managed to leave that place.
This time, Akira did not share his medicine. When he kicked that man, he had no plans to kill that man but he did not care if that man died. If that man was unlucky, he would die before he could convey Akira's message to the information broker.
The reason why Akira let him go was because he did not try to shoot Akira when Akira caught him. Had he aimed his gun at Akira, Akira would have killed that man.
He was livid, but he was still able to think calmly. Akira did not lose his cool like last time, the fact that he was able to prevent his wallet from getting stolen twice with his own skill helped him to calm down.
"No idea, but at least, you don't seem like a veteran Hunter."
Akira seemed to be slightly dejected. Alpha then made some remarks about another thing unrelated to his outlook.
"Rather than your outlook, I think the main reason is the fact that an information broker is selling info about what happened back there. You're just a boy, the pickpocket was just a girl, 100,000 Aurum is a rather big sum of money for those in the slums. You were able to catch her, but, leaving the reason aside, you couldn't get your money back. If you look from that point of view, it's understandable that people easily misunderstand your real skill. Since you are seen as just a mere child, the information about you would be quite cheap. Especially if the ones spreading it believe that you are incapable of retaliating. So, those that are seeking a target would most likely end up buying information about you."
"...What a pain in the neck!"
Not only the people who bought it from the information brokers but the fact was that this info must have spread across slum city as rumour by now. A lot of people would be preying on Akira from here and on out. At least, until the rumour died down naturally or something happened that overwrote it.
When Shizuka was about to close the door, Akira suddenly appeared.
"Is the shop already closed for today?"
"Hm? Don't worry, come in."
"...Is it really okay?"
Akira looked a bit apologetic, Shizuka smiled teasingly at Akira and said to him.
Akira said his thanks and entered the shop, Shizuka then closed the door after he went in.
There was no one else inside the shop, only Akira and Shizuka. Putting Akira aside, it was a situation where it could be said that Shizuka was a bit too careless, but she decided to trust her intuition and thought that it should be alright. It was not like she would allow just anyone to enter her shop after she closed it.
Shizuka returned to the counter and started talking to Akira.
"Are you here for ammo again? Or are you planning to buy rifles today? Is it okay if I get my hopes up?"
Akira noticed that Shizuka was staring at him.
Shizuka fixed her gaze at Akira, she looked straight into his eyes as if she was trying to see through him. Akira was not that bothered by it, but he still found that a bit weird. He could not understand why she was doing that, so he awkwardly tried to say something.
"Akira, did something happen?"
Before Akira could say anything, Shizuka suddenly asked Akira a question while still staring at him. With that question, it felt like Shizuka was able to see through him. Akira seemed to feel a bit troubled as if his bad side just got discovered by Shizuka. He then proceeded to try to avoid that subject for some reason that he himself did not understand.
Shizuka approached Akira and gently hugged him. Akira's head was pressed against Shizuka's chest and was buried in her bosom.
"...Shizuka-san?"
Akira was troubled by it, but once Shizuka told him so, he stopped fighting back and just let her hug him.
Shizuka seemed to be thinking about what to say to Akira while still hugging him. Her expression was saying that she found some words to say to Akira, then decided they were not the right words, and tried to look for something else to say.
Akira did not say anything as he let Shizuka hug him. When she said those words to Akira gently, his arms moved slightly to hug her back, but he stopped his arms midway. Right after that, Shizuka released Akira from her hug.
Akira took a step back, lightly bowed with a smile, and thanked Shizuka.
"Thank you very much, I think that helped me."
Shizuka could somehow sense that the dark emotion that was welling deep from inside Akira had mostly vanished. Shizuka felt relieved after confirming that. But she did not show that in her face when she said to Akira.
"So then, you want to ask me something, right? What is it?"
"Ah, yes, right, I actually want to ask some questions about equipment, so I just thought if I can get your opinions... It would be a great help if you can give me an estimation of what is the best equipment that I can get with my current budget... Like an augmented suit, or rifle, or information terminal. It would be great if you can give me some recommendations, ah, but this time, I'm not thinking of getting new vehicles."
"Sure, I don't mind, so then, how much is your budget this time."
Shizuka smiled at Akira as she asked him that question, Akira hesitated before answering back.
"...Uhm, it's about 4 hundred million Aurum."
The reward from the request that they had accomplished in the Mihazono ruin with the other Hunters was 5 hundred million Aurum. They then got extra money from the insurance company too as well as an extra reward as the reconnaissance team that went to Seranthal building ahead of the main team.
All requests that had something to do with the City Management had a ton of rewards. Then to top it off, Elena and Carol worked together during their negotiation with the City Management and Drankam. The information about the interior of the Seranthal building was also highly valued, and their success in rescuing Reina's group added a big plus to their evaluation as well as to the amount of rewards they received.
So in total, they received 3 billion Aurum, which meant 5 hundred million Aurum for each person. Of course, there were expenses for their ammunition and other expendables too, but the City Management side also reimbursed them for that expense. Not all of them thought that it was worth all the trouble that they faced back in the Mihazono ruin, but at least, for Akira, that reward was big enough.
"I'm sorry for doing something weird there. But if you've done something that you actually don't want me to know, then at least keep in mind that it was something substantial that you did. It's good to be proud of some extraordinary feat that you've done, you know. But that doesn't mean that it would be okay for you to do that again, okay? There's a small line that divides between getting used to dangers and belittling dangers, alright?"
Akira gave a firm nod.
"Uhhh, is there something bad about spending that much money? I got quite a lot of money from that request in Mihazono ruin, so I thought that I should spend that much money for my equipment while I still have the chance..."
"That line of thinking is really good. It's true that investing in your equipment is really important. But you can use it for something else too, like maybe to get better living quality for example. Like a better house or better clothing, or maybe use it for your own hobby. Since you got quite a lot of money this time, I think it's a good idea to take a rest for a while, you know. There's no need for you to rush yourself to get stronger, right?"
"Getting better living quality, huh... To be honest, at the moment, I have no wish to spend my money on something like that though. Since I've been sleeping in the back alley of the slum city until recently, compared to that, my current daily life is like heaven though. So I have no complaints about my current living condition. I guess I won't spend any of my money on that kind of thing until I find something lacking in my daily life."
When Akira said that, Shizuka had a sad expression although only for a split second, she immediately hid that expression and replaced it with her usual smile.
"In that case, then there's no problem. But still, 4 hundred million for equipment, huh. It seems that you've grown so much. It's 4 hundred million Aurum, you know? Even I am surprised when you say that! Does it not make you feel anything?"
Akira smiled bitterly and replied.
"To be honest, that number is so big that it still doesn't feel real to me yet. So I thought before it corrupts me or before I spend it on unnecessary things, I should spend it on my equipment first."
"...To be honest, it's a not good thing to get too invested on a particular customer though."
Shizuka already knew that well, but she still mumbled there as if to confirm it. She then remembered about Akira and made a troubled look.
But the one to decide was Akira, not her. She can hope but she can not force Akira. After all, she has no right to do so.
But even so, it should be fine for her to have hope. As Shizuka thought so, she then mumbled.
Rebuild World (WN)
リビルドワールド
https://www.novelupdates.com/series/rebuild-world/
Action Adventure Drama Harem Mecha Mystery Sci-fi Seinen
Abandoned Children Adapted to Manga Adventurers Alternate World Anti-social Protagonist Apocalypse Artificial Intelligence Beautiful Female Lead Cautious Protagonist Child Protagonist Dense Protagonist Determined Protagonist Distrustful Protagonist Futuristic Setting Gangs Gunfighters Harsh Training Lack of Common Sense Male Protagonist Manipulative Characters Monsters Near-Death Experience Older Love Interests Poor Protagonist Poor to Rich Ruthless Protagonist Shota Sudden Strength Gain Survival Twisted Personality Unlucky Protagonist Weak to Strong
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