NOVEL SIMPLE 107. Going to Aika World for a Group Task.
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"New group task? But there are only 2 members required to do the task." (Erina)
"Which means, this task is specifically only Owner and Aika." (Crocodile)
"Not only that, the task itself literally followed Aika-san's original plan." (Robin)
"But at least a group task is a good thing, right?" (Misaka)
"That's indeed true." (Saitama)
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While members discuss the new task, Kaito on the other hand currently why the system is doing this. After reading the task, it's clear that the system disagrees with his idea and wants them to follow Aika's original plan. Not only that, the system also provided them with a fake body-- which makes things even easier to accomplish in that way.
However, what makes him truly confused is there are a lot of (???) in the task, even on the optional task. What is the system trying to do here? Is the system trying to scam them? Kaito can't help but be concerned about it.
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"Kaito-sama, you have been out for a while. Are you okay?"
Getting called by Sakuya, Kaito quickly out of his thoughts and replied, "I am okay. I am just confused about the task itself."
Hearing Kaito's confusion, most of the members nodded in agreement and also expressed their opinions.
"There are a lot of question marks on it. This task is quite suspicious." (Erina)
"It's like the system trying to hide something from us." (Robin)
"True, but what kind of task does the system want to hide?" (Miya)
"Maybe something is wrong with Aika's world?" Crocodile also commented, turning at Aika, "Do you have any idea about this?
"I don't know but the more important thing is to do the task, right?" Aika answered and then turned to Kaito, smiling, "It seems the system is against your plan, Kaito."
"Did you do something to the system, Aika?" Kaito can't help but be wary of her trick.
Last time she was using points to find out information related to him, considering points really can achieve anything-- it wouldn't be a surprise if Aika managed to trigger a new task with her points.
"No." Aika denied his accusation quickly, "You are the Owner, if you don't believe me just ask the system in your head."
Kaito agreed with her suggestion and quickly consumed some points to ask the system about the reason behind the new task. Unfortunately, the system refused his request to answer immediately, which raised more concern for Kaito.
At least he can see Aika truly not lying about the situation otherwise
*DING*
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[Unable to answer the question, since Owner Privilege isn't enough and the answer is related to the secret of the chat group existence.]
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"The system doesn't want to answer... I really can't understand what the chat group system wants us to do." Kaito depressedly replied.
To be honest, Kaito really upset about this restriction but he really can't do anything about this. In a way, he possibly could bypass the restriction by using points but the cost is also something he can't afford.
"Pfft... It can't be helped then." Aika nodded and then suggested, "Let's do what the system wants, after all finishing the group task is a requirement to upgrade the chat group level."
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In the end, the meeting ended with Kaito going with Aika to the world of 'Zetsuen no Tempest' to carry out group tasks, while the members slowly dispersed and went about their own business again. They asked Kaito to broadcast the 'fake death' process though, since they were also curious about why the system even issued tasks for something like this.
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After going through the teleportation process to the world of Zetsuen no Tempest (Civilisation Blaster), Kaito found himself inside an abandoned building, which seemed to have been abandoned for a long time because there was a lot of moss and vine around the wall.
"Aika... This is... where?"
"Inside of abandoned building."
"I can see that, but my question is why are we here?"
Kaito continued to ask, to which Aika quickly retorted, "Our teleportation process is quite dazzling so I need to teleport here in order to not get discovered by anyone."
"But.. you can do it in your own room inside a house right?"
Hearing Kaito's statement, Aika looked at him with a smug and stated, "Oh? Are you interested in my room, master? Although I am happy you are quite bold toward me, I don't think we have known each other quite well enough yet."
"...I am trying to be serious here." Kaito shook his head, getting upset with Aika's reaction, "Also, you are technically still in a relationship with someone now."
"It would be broken very soon, though." Aika retorted and then added, "After I die, you are free to pursue me, Owner."
"...That's for later." Kaito sighed, ignored her 'serious' teasing, and said, "Let's be serious here."
"Well... the answer is, Unfortunately, My brocon brother was often at home so I usually go here whenever I want to go to the base world."
Aika explained dejectedly and then continued to complain, "Seriously, Mahiro loves barging into my room without my permission. Perhaps, he notices something weird about me."
"I see... you have it really rough."
Remember how her brother literally still took revenge after her death for a year, Kaito has no doubt about Aika's statement about him being a brocon. In fact, it wouldn't exaggerated to say the whole plot happened because Mahiro still can't accept his beloved sister getting killed.
"What we should do? Do the fake death right away today?" Kaito quickly suggested, changing the topic.
"No, I think it's better to wait for that girl from the future." Aika quickly rejected his idea and explained, "I need to know what is going on with the future and make sure both Mahiro and Yoshino-san are safe."
Hearing her proposal, Kaito understood she was just concerned about the future of this world and replied, "Alright. You are the boss here. After all, our deal is still valid."
"Pfft... That's true. Otherwise, I don't want to join your peerage at all."
Looking at her mocking expression, Kaito just shrugs it off, then proceeds to follow her going outside of the building.
Although he still hates her idea of killing herself for a 'better future', Kaito can't really say anything since he is technically the one who benefited the most from her suicidal action after the deal.
On top of that, there is also a group task issued by the system said 'Follow Fuwa Aika' wish too. This is why Kaito was suspicious if Aika somehow manipulated the system earlier, but right now he guess the system prefer Aika plan than himself for a specific unknown reason.
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After getting out of the abandoned building, both Aika and him decide to separate since her brother would get more even suspicious if she is not home on time when he is back.
With that said, now Kaito is alone without anything to do... since Aika wants him to wait until the future magician of Genesis comes to this era. Fortunately, he remembers that Est actually coming with him this time unlike in SAO-- which means he is going to spending time with Est during this task.
"Good night, Est. Sorry for waking you up."
"Kaito."
Released her from inventory, Kaito rubbed her head and continued to greet her, "I am glad you are with me."
Hearing what her master just said, Est smiled a little bit and then took a look at the bright sky, "This is a new world?"
"Fuwa Aika world, to be exact."
Kaito corrected her and looked at her dirty feet stepping on the mud, "Maybe inside a forest not exactly a good location to release you, Est. I am so sorry."
"No problem." Est who didn't mind tugged Kaito's clothes and requested, "Kaito, I am hungry."
Hearing what she said, Kaito then remembered that he never let her out during the congratulatory party in the base world earlier. It's natural for her to be hungry when she doesn't have lunch yet.
"Alright, let's find some food for you and then forge some identification for both of us."
"Umm."
Although he is not hungry, Kaito won't let his familiar suffer. This is also a good time to try his new ability 'Creation Cheat' and wonder if he could create 'money' in this world. He also needs to solve their identity issue, since if he wants to rent a place to stay, the ID card is a must to have.
Only after those problems were solved, he could start planning how to finish the task in the most efficient way.
Fortunately, the chat group system can take care of both Kaito and Est's identity for 500 points each in this world, which saves them a lot of trouble.
