Volume 1 Chapter 75 To the Outfielders (For Now) (I)
......Todo and Orikasa Yoko
"......Orikasa, are you even listening?"
"Of course I'm listening!!!"
My name is 'Todo'.
I am a lecturer at the 'Seeker Training Guild' held regularly at the Ikebukuro dungeon.
...Though, I only work part-time when my schedule allows.
And the one who just snapped while talking is 'Orikasa Yoko'.
She also works part-time as a receptionist at the 'Seeker Training Guild'.
"......Sakurako, why did you do that without consulting us again...?"
"Well, it's the usual thing."
As the guild master of the World Seeker Guild Association Japan branch and one of the 'out of the ordinary Seekers' ranked third in the world, 'Sakurako' is referred to as 'that girl' by her, as she was one of the clan members who worked alongside Sakurako as an active Seeker.
Huh? Me?
Of course, I'm also one of the clan members.
By the way, the reason Orikasa is furious about me "not listening" is because of the upcoming 'press conference'.
"Still, this has turned into quite a commotion."
"Why are you being so formal!"
"Whoa! W-What are you doing all of a sudden?!"
"It's because you said something like 'it has nothing to do with me'!"
Orikasa throws a serious straight punch at my face.
I dodged, but if I had taken it head-on, it would have been pretty bad.
...I mean, I really wish Sakurako and Orikasa (clan members) would stop throwing punches.
"Still, I can't believe that 'Yuki Takeru-kun' is... Omega..."
"Yeah, it's surprising."
Actually, Orikasa and I were informed by Sakurako this morning... before Omega started the second stream, that 'Omega is Yuki Takeru'.
"At first, when Sakurako said that Takeru-kun was likely a resident of the same other world, I couldn't believe it... but now, it all makes sense."
"...That's true."
Yes, that Yuki Takeru used 'magic' that only 'Sakurako, who is not from this world' can use.
That is the strongest evidence that he is indeed a 'resident of the other world.'
"Well, according to Sakurako, initially she said she had to protect Yuki Takeru as her 'own clan' first..."
"That's right. Sakurako was targeted by various people in the past."
"Ah. This morning, Sakurako mentioned she wanted to spend more time building trust with Yuki Takeru, but things have progressed at a pace far beyond her imagination. Personally, I feel sorry for Sakurako."
"What? Just you! I feel sorry for Sakurako too! There's no way Takeru-kun could be so 'unconcerned' about his own power beyond what we think..."
"...Yeah."
""Haaah""
The two let out a big sigh.
* * *
......All the Seeker world rankers.
"Oh! A crazy Seeker has appeared in Japan!!"
Speaking through the cloud-based web conferencing system 'BOOM', with an overly high tension reaction, is Seeker world ranking number 8, 'Number 8'... the cheerful black man from Brazil, Hadler Hadler.
"Number 8... you're so loud!"
Without being intimidated by 'Number 8', responding is Seeker world ranking number 7, 'Number 7'... a girl who looks 13 (but is an adult), from America, Selina Sanders.
"Oh dear, since Selina-chan is quite 'angry', Hadler, please tone down your reactions a bit."
"Oh... understood."
"Hmph."
Controlling Hadler and Selina is Seeker world ranking number 5, 'Number 5'... a slender, elegant beauty, Yóu Linhua.
"Well then, regarding the current topic, it's about the mysterious Seeker 'Omega' that suddenly appeared in Japan... What are your thoughts, everyone?"
The online meeting was held by BOOM, chaired by Yóu Linhua.
Currently, 6 of the top ten ranked Seekers are participating in the meeting.
By the way, those ranked from 10th to 5th are called 'Numbers', referred to as 'Number ◯' according to their rank.
Furthermore, the top 4 are known as the 'Big Four', referred to as 'Ace', 'King', 'Queen', and 'Jack', like the face cards in a deck.
Incidentally, the third-ranked Sakurako is called 'Queen'.
"Even if you ask for opinions, to be honest, I really don't know..."
The one who answered was 'Number 9', ranked 9th in the Seeker world... Park Ha-san, a tall figure with a sweet mask, who also works as a top model in Korea while being a Seeker.
"Oh, why is that? Omega easily defeated that 'Talking Monster', right? That alone proves they are a formidable power, doesn't it?"
At this point, Hadler interjects with Hasan's opinion.
"I acknowledge that. However, that is that."
"What are you trying to say?"
"It's whether that guy Omega's strength is comparable to us Numbers."
"Oh, I see. Hmm... I certainly can't say for sure."
Hadler agrees with Hasan's words.
And a sense of "indeed..." flowed among the others...
It was at that moment.
"Oh? I'm quite looking forward to Omega, you know?"
"""""What!!!!"""""
A stir...
The one who threw a 'stone' that changed the atmosphere was 'Sophia Knightley', the second-ranked Seeker in the world, serving as the vice guild master of the British headquarters, herself.
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