Volume 2 Chapter 30 Carlos Strong ('Just a bit strong') Appears! (II)
"Man, I watched Omega's stream, but seeing him absolutely demolish that 'Talking Monster' in person? Unreal."
"I know, right? Compared to that thing, the monsters in the Lower Floors were basically toddlers throwing tantrums. And the speed he cleared those floors? Nuts."
"And also—"
For the next three minutes, this guy went off about how amazing I was.
This man does not hold back.
"Ohhh... is this what Valkyrie meant by 'kinda crazy'?"
Still, something felt off.
This old dude—'Just a Bit Strong'—said he was holding back when I fought on the Lower Floors. But I definitely made it look like I was struggling on stream, right?
Wait. Did he... see through my acting?
...
Holy crap.
He's more than just a quirky old man.
He's... incredible.
'Just a Bit Strong'... YOU ARE AMAZING!
Overcome with emotion, I suddenly found myself reaching out my hand.
"Huh? What's happening?"
I blinked.
Why was my hand out?
"You... not bad."
"W-what is happening?!"
"Huh?!"
"Don't overthink it! You're just amazing, okay?! Anyway, I'm glad you're guiding me in Okinawa. That's super reassuring! Thanks, 'Just a Bit Strong'!"
"W-well, I don't really get what's happening, but—if Omega says that, I'm honored! Leave the guiding to me!"
And with that, we sealed our newfound broship with a firm handshake.
Ah... thank you, Okinawa, for this blessed encounter.
"It's wonderful... Omega-sama (blushes)."
"Oh really? Because it feels like there's been a terrible misunderstanding here..."
"Ah hah hah hah! Omega-sama, you're just as hilarious as ever!"
"A-a-a-a... Omega-san and Carlos-san are totally hitting it off?!"
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Some Time Later...
"Alright, let's go!"
We piled into the luxury wagon provided by the 'Seeker Guild Okinawa Branch,' complete with a guild-assigned driver, and set off for Ryukyu dungeon.
"It's in Uruma City, central Okinawa. Should take about an hour and a half from Naha Airport."
Good to know.
"Oh, then can you tell me more about 'Ryukyu dungeon'?"
"Of course! But first, I gotta ask you something, Omega!"
"Huh? What is it?"
"I wanna hear about your skill, skill, and SKILL!"
...
...
Okay, why did he just say 'skill' three times like a man obsessed?
Ayumi leaned in and whispered, "Carlos-san is a total skill maniac. Loves 'em, studies 'em, probably dreams about 'em."
...
This beautiful, ever-insightful girl always has the answers.
"Oh, really?"
"Yeah! It's kinda my hobby~! Are you into skills too?"
"Oh, absolutely! I wanna learn everything I can!"
Perfect. I needed to get more info on how skills worked in this world.
"Yay! Omega, you really are the best! Oh, oh—also! That BIG fireball you used on the 'Talking Monster'? Spill the details!"
...Crap.
That was... magic.
But I can't just say "Oh yeah, that was magic."
If I explain it as a skill...
Wait. Won't that make them wanna check my Status Screen?!
Then I'll have to prep a fake 'Big Fireball' skill using 'Disguise (Extreme).'
...
Welp. That's future Omega's problem.
"Of course! But first, let's focus on 'Ryukyu dungeon.' After we clear it and grab some food, I'll tell you all about it!"
"Oh! Deal! So after dungeon-diving and dinner, we'll talk skills!"
"Y-yeah...!"
Alright. That bought me some time.
I just needed to figure something out with status disguise before then.
Should be fine.
...Hopefully.
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