第８６４堀：生まれ変わり (Part2)
The request was made with a beautiful smile, but for some reason, her voice and gaze were so chilling that the surrounding temperature seemed to drop instantly.
Right. I'm about to meet a potentially dangerous reincarnator, so it's only natural she'd be angry with this attitude.
"…Kagura and the others. If you don't get over your infatuation soon, Kirika will kill you?"
"You're right. I guess I was a little too excited. There's a risk to our lives, isn't there?"
Mainly from Kirika.
She's been in a bad mood ever since we set sail on the aircraft carrier.
Well, it's true that our work attitude isn't the best either.
"I was relieved because I was with Yuki-sensei and the others, but nothing is absolute."
"Yes. Let's tighten our resolve."
Micoss and Solo genuinely increased their vigilance towards the reincarnator.
Well, this isn't wrong either.
"Well, young people tend to want to show their best. It's a good thing if you can recognize that."
It was a relief that Prince Stasia said that.
With that, as we tightened our resolve and waited for the reincarnator to arrive, the door was knocked on without much delay...
"Master. I have brought our guest."
"Ah, please come in."
In response to Kirika's words, Yuki-sensei replied, and the door opened, revealing a woman with short blonde hair who, even from my perspective, could be called a beauty.
Her style was, well, ordinary.
"This is Menou Agate-sama, the developer of magic guns, shovels, and the like."
"No, you have the same meaning for your first and last names!"
"Don't be so loud. They mean different things here. Oh, wait..."
As expected of Yuki.
It seems he easily made her reveal herself.
I don't quite understand what she means, though.
"Um, Yuki-san? What do you mean?"
"Hm? Ah, was it hard to understand? Menou's English name is Agate."
"Ah, so that's why they have the same meaning. And you knew that, Menou-san?"
"Do you think women don't know basic gem names? You're not popular, are you?"
"Guh!?"
At those words, Taiki suddenly clutched his chest, looking pained.
What!? Did he use some strange magic!?
Kagura and the others, thinking the same thing as me, tensed up with wary expressions.
Then, Yuki opened his mouth...
"Ah, wait, wait. It was just a joke. Taiki-kun's reaction was just an act."
"No, actually, those words really hit me in the chest."
I see, it seems he's really okay.
If I think about it calmly, it makes sense.
There aren't many women who don't know about gems.
Taiki clearly lacked that kind of tact.
"So, Menou-san, it's best not to say things that chip away at people's spirits. Everyone here knows you're a reincarnator, so if they think you're a threat, they'll take your head off without hesitation."
"Don't be an idiot. Gem names are common among women here too. That girl just lacks tact. And how do you know I'm a reincarnator?"
"Well, I'd like to say it's a trade secret, but after getting so heavily involved in firearms development, did you really think your countrymen wouldn't notice?"
"That's true. I definitely have memories of living in Japan."
And so, Menou, the woman who surprisingly easily admitted to being a reincarnator.
"Now, I've answered you honestly. You should reveal your identities too. It's not fair."
"No, we haven't revealed anything yet, so I refuse."
"Hah!? I told you I was originally Japanese!"
"No, you didn't say where you lived or who you were. And you can't even guess why we allowed this meeting? You were developing guns and planning to invade surrounding countries. Am I wrong?"
"Hah, if you think you have such a leisurely life, you're incredibly naive. Haven't you seen reality yet after coming to another world?"
Menou retorted sharply to Yuki's words.
"So, I'm telling you to tell me everything. And we are too. We can't have someone who can create weapons that could kill us be an unknown enemy if we don't know their thoughts or their life. Choose your words carefully. Depending on your answer, we'll eliminate you right here. And you'll do the same, won't you?"
To Menou's words, Yuki calmly replied.
However, his words contained a surprising element.
Yuki, who is usually gentle and kind, said "eliminate."
He meant it, and would kill Menou if necessary.
It showed how strongly Yuki was wary of people from his homeland.
"...Hmph. Fine. While that boy over there is one thing, Yuki, was it? You seem untrustworthy, so I'll talk properly."
And so, the story of the reincarnator named Menou began.
Thus, the conversation with the reincarnator began.
Well, it's best to give reincarnators materials from Earth!
And, the important figures here all have names related to gems and minerals, don't they?