That 308: A Long-Awaited Achievement Reward
While the dust settles, Lan-chan and I are checking over our achievement reward items together.
Come to think of it, this is the first time since I lost my memory that I've actually earned an achievement.
There were probably more items like this, but I left them all at the apartment in Sagakyo.
Anyway, regardless.
I guess I'm the one with the phantom voices.
――Select the reward titled "Total Loss: One Billion Yen."
――1. "Magic Pocket (Weight Limit Applies)"
――2. "Portable Mini-Home (Trial Version)"
――3. "Escape Switch (Usage Limit Applies)"
Hmm.
This one's the usual parody pattern from that manga, isn't it?
But... there's something about this... (it feels just like the message saying, "Please upgrade to the paid version to continue from here").
――"Magic Pocket (Weight Limit Applies)" works by attaching to clothing and can store items weighing up to 10 kilograms.
――"Portable Mini Home (Trial Version)" is a miniature model of a small house. Pressing the switch on its base causes it to expand into a two-story portable home complete with a bath and toilet.
The "Escape Switch (Usage Limited)" causes a door leading to some location in the world to appear when activated. However, the destination is random.
"Hmm, hmm..."
"This one's great too! It doesn't take up much space, does it?"
Speaking of which, I recall Zetsuri mentioning something about a 'Magic Pocket.' She probably cleared the same achievement.
Then, let's try the other one.
――Please select the reward for the achievement "Total Damage: 10 Billion Yen."
――1. "Magic Pocket"
――2. "Portable Mini-Home"
――3. "Escape Switch"
Ah, this one is much clearer.
Compared to the previous one, this feels like the "premium version."
――"Magic Pocket" activates when attached to clothing and can store items weighing up to 1,000 kilograms.
――"Portable Mini Home" is a miniature model resembling a small house. Pressing the switch on its bottom surface causes it to expand into a two-story portable home complete with a bath and toilet. Additionally, the home can shrink back to its original size by pressing the doorbell at the front entrance.
The "Escape Switch" opens a door connecting to a location somewhere in the world. While the destination is random, it guarantees a safe zone at least fifty kilometers away from any hostile life forms.
"Wow. All of these seem incredibly practical."
That’s to be expected—after all, they’re not easy to obtain.
The "Magic Pocket" excels in versatility, and having a "Portable Mini-Home" means long journeys can be done with peace of mind.
"I-I-I wanna make this my home! It's been my dream forever! A room all my own!"
"Are you really going to decide here? Shouldn't you go back and discuss it with the others first..."
"No way! If we talk about it, someone else will snatch it right away!"
"Huh."
Growing up with a sibling must make you think like this.
In the end, Ran managed to secure both the "Magic Pocket (weight-limited)" and the "Portable Mini-Home."
Inside the hollow, a white, bag-like fabric and a house model that looked more like a toy appeared.
"Yay! I'm gonna show everyone when I get home!"
"...Please make sure it's safe before you use it, okay?"
"I know, I know~♪"
Ran sure is someone who can't resist temptation.
Looks like she's the type who spends New Year's money right away.
Quickly attaching the "Magic Pocket" to her right pocket and tossing the "Mini-Home" inside.
Watching her like this, I can't help but feel a little envious... but...
In the end, my choice was already decided from the start.
The "Escape Switch." That's it.
If I give this to someone like Mr. Sasaki or other trusted individuals, even in an emergency, the refugees from Sakagura might still be saved. If the new location is good enough, they might as well settle there permanently.
So, we'll hold off on claiming the reward item from this achievement for now.
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"Alright. — Now that the situation has calmed down a bit, shall we head out to meet up with Nanami and the others?"
"Shouldn't our belongings have been crushed under all the rubble?"
"They're not foolish, so I'm sure everything's fine."
Especially Miss Mai, the dancer, I recall she had a skill set focused on speed.
Given her physical capabilities, she should have had more than enough time to escape.
"Well, that's good... but..."
Saying that, the two peer down from the building.
The Tokyo Tower (ruined) area, now clear of dust, shows no sign of a single person.
They both wonder if they managed to evacuate safely...
Just then, something stirs faintly within the rubble—something moving with a soft thud.
What? Why...? As I'm wondering, whatever it is suddenly puffs up softly.
Then I realize, to my surprise, that it's apparently a bright red balloon.
"Wh-what is that...?"
As I tilt my head in confusion, Ran-chan gasps in shock.
"A-ah, I know this! It's a Balloon Bomb!"
"What's that?"
"It's an ability from the 'Playboy' skill! Anonymous-san, get down—now!"
By the time she warned me, the balloon had already exploded.
Pffft!
A rather modest pop compared to the earlier collapse of Tokyo Tower, the balloon burst, its contents scattering in all directions.
I calmly tracked the trajectory of one piece... and caught it cleanly with a snap.
The balloon's contents seemed to be bent, squishy iron nails of some sort.
"Hmm...? What exactly is this...?"
As I tilted my head in confusion, a loud clashing sound came from downstairs.
"Ah...? This...?"
I still don't fully understand the situation, but it seems like a fight is going on.
And, if I'm not mistaken, the ones fighting... are...
the "Dancer," Mayumi, and the "Playboy," Nanami.
What on earth are those two quarreling about while people are just relaxing?