Say That Again You
I found out Alma's group was at the site of the destroyed royal palace on Continent 4 along with many other people gathered to join the operation to recapture Continent 3.
It's a gathering of all capable combat Job people from all over the continents, including the members who trained under Alma's parents.
They were in the middle of assigning units so I Fast Travel-ed there along with Hero-kun.
There was some sort of dispute going on when we got there.
I'm guessing it's because the party leader, aka me, is absent? What a pain.
I apologized earnestly to defuse the situation. Also announcing my return at last. I'm back.
Alma hugged me while crying her eyes out, but this is the third time already, so I'm used to... not, my heart is throbbing non stop. If Demon King were to gouge it again now, he'd die from the vibration alone.
...Guess I did go away for nearly a month, they must be worried sick. Sorry, girls.
"Err, Kajikawa-kun was it? Been a while eh."
"? ...! Ah, yeah it sure has, Jangrajima-san. The last time we met was at the industrial town."
"....You made this 'Who's this guy again?' face. Forgot about me, didn't ya. Not like I mind tho'."
The long haired blond young man, Jangrajima scratched his head while smiling wryly.
We only met once a few months ago. Me actually remembering him should be commended. I actually did forget and had Menu confirm his Name though.
"You got an order of magnitude stronger than last time. No idea why I can't see your status, got an equipment to resist Appraisal on you don'tcha?"
"Yes well, a little affair necessitates this arrangement right now."
Guy just went and tried to Appraise me without permission. He chose Appraisal as his Gift Skill. Guess it's among the better ones.
It's no sweat thanks to 'Analysis Filter' nullifying that type of probing including Menu.
"Someone got their eyes on you, like our previous captain did?"
"Yes, that's about the gist of things. Ah, it's not because I did something illegal and currently at large or anything. Rest assured."
"Ahaha, ain't nobody could catch you anyway even if you did... Only Special Job holders can get me feel their power on my skin. What kind of hell you were in anyway, dang."
Yup, thanks to all that dangereous beings I encountered on my way to Daijel Dungeon's Floor 21, my level has gone up to 79.
I also got exp points, or rather 'Resource' from beating all those Foxfaces and Fox BBA that can be 'Converted into exp' I could use to level up even more.
I plan to transfer this resource to Alma and the rest though. Dunno how but Menu-san said it can be done. As capable as ever.
They were mostly done with the unit assignment and planned to teleport to Continent 3 in three day time.
Sounds hasty but I'm told Demon King might have a go at kings on other continent if they don't resort to this. There's a great need to take care of these demons as swift as possible.
Man, the Demon King sure is fleet footed. The ability to use Fast Travel really makes him a real menace...
Only those who trained under Alma's parents, including our and hero's party, haven't got their units assigned.
Everybody is fighting to get them, especially for hero's party.
"Hero-sama, you must join our unit!"
"What the hell are you saying! She's with us of course!"
"No! Hero-sama, please be my wife!"
"No no no, our unit will see the fiercest combats, she must... Wait, say that again you?"
"Hero-sama, you will risk yourself surrounded by men. Please join our woman-only unit."
"I'm telling you, I'm a man..."
Hero-kun dropped his shoulders as he murmured dejectedly.
Even though he's undone the Fusion for some time now, everybody including the androphobic captain don't see him as a man...
"Levia! I finally found you! Explain to me, why are you with the hero!"
"A, wawawawawa...! F-Fif-ane...! Err... There's um, a really deep deep reason for this...?"
"Quiet! Come with me right this instant!"
"I-I'm sorryyyy! Forgive me, please...!"
"W-will Levia-chan be alright..."
"Ah... Fifra, don't be too hard on her, okay."
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Leviara who came out of the fusion got yelled at by the leader of 'Colorful Flowers', Fifraila.
Apparently, she left home and joined Hero's party without telling her family. What was she doing anyway.
The two other members of the girl trio saw them off as Leviara tearfully got dragged outside. It's lecture time, I see. RIP.
"Now then, we're done with everybody but these folks. How should we go about this?"
"They'll move separately as elite units and make the first landfall on Continent 3. They are to operate akin to commando units once the operation begins."
The long blond young man's question got a reply from an elderly one eyed man with a face full of old scars. Apparently he's the Anti-Demon Army's commander-in-chief.
His Status shows Lv83. He's got the Special Job of Spearsman line, 'Piercing Spearsmaster'.
This old man's amazing. He's like the next strongest human after Alma's parents. His name is 'Moritzgeit'.
"An elite unit with only 10 members. No matter how strong they are, that's far too few..."
"It's not ten. The plan is to split them up by half."
"Wha...!? Commander-in-Chief, that's too...!"
"Half of that is pretty much a scout unit! Won't they only die in vain!?"
"Nay, half is about right. Bunching up all of those people together is far too much firepower."
"What do you mean?"
Commander-in-Chief smiled meaningfully as he resumed.
"All of them together can make a short work of this entire continent's worth of Anti-Demon Army personnel altogether. Is that clear enough for you?"
"...Wha?"
"Hero-dono and that black haired man in particular. They're blatantly stronger than me. What do you call a group with two combatants stronger than Special Job holders if not excessive. Splitting them up should help the recapture operation go smoother."
The commander-in chief... Too long, let's short it to Chief.
Thanks to his needless remarks, everybody is looking at Hero-kun and me.
Hero-kun aside, the glances directed at me feel super thorny.
Guess I can't blame them for thinking 'Who the hell are you?'
Also, Alma still hugging my arm even now probably doesn't help. I won't go anywhere anymore, let go of me will you.
Just as I was thinking that, the long purple haired captain-san from earlier spoke up to Chief.
She's gonna protest me, I bet. I'm so done with this pattern. Can I go home?
"...Hero-sama is understandable. However, that man's identity is questionable."
"Hasn't he introduced himself? Meet the newly promoted S-rank Adventurer, Kajikawa Hikaru."
""Eh?""
Both me and Long Purple reacted together.
Wait, whaddya mean S-rank. I should have been Rank B last time I checked.
Did I mishear, no really, this must be a mistake. There's no way.
<<Promotion to Rank S at Adventurer's Guild requires a certain level of achievement and three recommendations from three guildmasters or active S-rank Adventurers. One is promoted to Rank S after that proposal has been acknowledged by the Grand Guildmaster.>>
<<...There are many cases where promotion take place without the person in question's involvement. This promotion was possible due to recommendations from Velgrando, Ivranmii, Raizakaren as well as Dukeris and Lunatiara.>>
What the hell are they thinking. Doing that behind my back, are they taking the piss?
Heck, how'd you even promote someone without their involvement! That ain't right! I wanna speak with the manager!
<<S-ranked Adventurers have unlimited access to the most dangerous zones. Therefore it is recommended to accept this promotion in order to widen area of operation.>>
Can't they at least notify me... Welp, no point making a big deal out of this now. I'm done.
Long Purple froze up with a look of shock before pulling herself together and glared at me.
"We have confirmed the outstanding ability of both Almatina and Reinamiure. However, this Mr. Kajikawa has not divulged his Status, thus his strength remains questionable."
Why is this woman acting so hostile anyway? What did I do again?
...Kinda reminds me of those problematic military men on Continent 5. Should I shut her up with a glare too?
"We ought to have him show his Status and demonstrate his strength befitting of a Rank S Adventurer."
"Do you not trust the results of the rigid examination performed by Adventurer's Guild Grandmaster?"
"No, I merely wish to have him show his Status so we can put the right personnel at the right place. Giving him a special treatment may sow seeds of discord among other members."
"I am told by Grandmaster that his Status is to stay hidden due to a certain circumstance. As for his achievement, does the fact that he defeated a Demon Chief on Continent 5 effectively solo not good enough for you?"
Long purple looked shocked to hear that and glared hard at me for a moment.
...Can I go home now, for real? As I got more and more fed up inwardly, she spouted one thing she shouldn't.
"Then, with his capability he should be able to work alone. As such, I shall have Almatina as well as Reinamiure join my unit."
"Wha?"
Say that again, you.
"Vijikaranna, I don't believe your unit is short on personnel. With all those adventurers and mercenaries under you, you have more than enough."
"Their Skills are indispensable. Their Kill Logs have also shown they have records of soloing S-rank magic beasts and below. Following commander-in-chief's strategy, having them with my unit is the best use of their--"
"That is not happening."
I rejected Long purple with a menacing voice.
Of course I did.
The hell you think you're doing snatching people's party members without permission.
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