Manaka stood behind Seitenshi, glancing at Ryota from time to time, but didn't appear to say hello. It seemed she was still angry about last night's incident.
Ryota didn't even consider her ability to receive, and continued to export it for so long. He really doesn't know how to take care of others at all!
"Manaka, you were great last night."
Seeing her like this, Ryota took the initiative to wave and praise her loudly.
It's like treating an emotional child.
The people who hypnotized Manaka all night, when they killed Gastrea during the day, it counted on them.
Although due to the problem of magic power, the number of people hypnotized wasn't much, and the number of Gastrea killed wasn't that great.
But better than nothing.
Kiritsugu guessed well, the reason why he failed yesterday was probably because the causal link wasn't direct enough.
"...Hmph, even if you praise me, I won't forgive you."
Manaka slightly pouted.
Where did you come from being arrogant... Ryota held back his thoughts of complaining.
"That..."
At this time, Seitenshi suddenly spoke.
She still dresses like a celebrity going to a dinner party, elegant and sophisticated. It's just that at this moment, her cheeks were extremely red, her expression slightly shaken, she completely lost her original cold temperament, and became a little cute.
Seitenshi who asked haltingly: "D-Did you last night… Ah, sorry, this isn't something an outsider should ask, sorry!"
"Seitenshi, are you thinking something wrong?"
Ryota looked suspiciously at the girl with blushing cheeks.
"Wrong thinking? Is not it?" Seitenshi asked hesitantly.
"Which one?"
"That!"
Seitenshi made a gesture with two fingers that were close together.
"What kind of movement is this? If you don't explain, how can I... Uh, wait."
Ryota was half of his words, and suddenly understood.
He immediately had the urge to touch her forehead.
"You misunderstand! Last night like this…"
Ryota came close to Seitenshi's ear and explained a few words softly. However, this explanation, after the misunderstanding was cleared up, made the other party blush even more.
Seitenshi instantly covered her face with her hands and turned around.
This scene left Ryota a little speechless, he ignored it for a while, and looked at Manaka:
"Manaka, you were very obedient last night, and you complied with all my requests, so... I will give you a present."
"Present?" Manaka became interested.
"Yes."
Ryota said slowly: "Adventure is dangerous, right? This time we come, so you look more relaxed, but don't try to take it easy until you're ready. When you are bored, you can send me a message on the forum, and I will send you a nomination task and invite you to visit my world, the effect is the same as an adventure, how is it?"
"Shiro-chan's world?"
Manaka's eyes suddenly brightened up a little.
Ryota's mysterious style has long piqued his curiosity. If there was an opportunity to go to the other party's world and explore it, she would naturally not refuse.
"Is it true? Can you invite me anytime?"
Manaka confirmed, as if afraid Ryota would take his words back.
"Of course, the presents offered by me will naturally not lie to you."
While Ryota promised, he once again used a teasing tone, persuasively saying:
"And not just this time. When you encounter a strange world in the future, if you can always remember my advice and avoid those precautions, I will..."
"Just what?" Manaka blinked.
"Just tell me some secrets!" Ryota laughed and said, "Aren't you curious why I know so many things? As long as you behave properly, maybe my mood will be better, and I will tell you everything."
"Can I have a prepayment?" Manaka said obediently, "I remember what you said last night, and I will definitely pay attention to it in the future."
"You should be working part time..." Ryota shook his head "Of course not."
"Hmm okay."
Manaka suddenly reached out her soft little hand, raised it high, and brought it close to Ryota's eyes.
She backed away and said: "Then…let's promise pinkie, Shiro-chan can't go back on your words."
What a child... Ryota sighed in his heart. Without refusing, he linked the pinky of his right hand with Manaka's pinky.
After completing the agreed promise, Manaka's mood improved greatly. She was no longer mad at Ryota, the corners of her mouth curved up, and there was a hint of a smile in her brows and eyes.
Seeing this scene, Seitenshi felt a little emotional.
This proves it is effective. In other words, it's easy to satisfy. She had barely recovered from the incident just now.
After sorting out her mood. Seitenshi endured his embarrassment, looked at Ryota, and talked about business:
"Shiro-san, there is something I wish to entrust to you."
"What is it?"
While asking, Ryota made a guess based on the current situation:
"Could there be something wrong with Legacy of the Seven Stars? It was taken by Hiruko Kagetane, right?"
"..." Seitenshi's eyes widened, "How did you know?"
"Guess. Looks like my guess was right."
Ryota said very methodically and logically:
"Think about it, Hiruko Shockane made an appearance earlier, pretending to be a big boss, threatening to destroy the Tokyo Area. In this situation, if he couldn't obtain Legacy of the Seven Stars, and couldn't even cross the threshold of the most elementary level, wouldn't he be ashamed? Even I would be embarrassed for him, which doesn't happen in the novel. "
"This is not fiction, this is reality, Shiro-san."
Seintenshi sighed: "Although I really don't want to admit it, but your guess is right."
"Listen, my conclusion is correct?"
"No, it's just a coincidence. How can you use your logic to think of something."
Seitenshi shook her head, and got to the point:
"After Hiruko Kagetane seized Legacy of the Seven Stars, he has gone into unexplored areas. Now it is too late to send a massive army to deal with it. We can only trust the Civil Security to rush there quickly, but Hiruko Kagetane is a super soldier born in the New Humanity Project. He is so strong. The Civil Security called at short notice might not be able to handle it."
Hence, she lowered her head deeply, and begged.
"Shiro-san, please help me. If Hiruko Kagetane calls a Stage 5 Gastrea, the Tokyo Area will be in danger..."
"Tell me the location." Ryota nodded.
"..." Seitenshi was stunned.
"What's your expression?" Ryota said helplessly "Aren't you the client? Why are you still surprised when I agree?"
"I just didn't expect you to agree so quickly."
"You helped me before, so naturally I'll help you. And..."
Ryota said in an excited tone:
"There are a lot of Gastrea in unexplored areas, right? Our adventurous mission is to eliminate Gastrea , so it doesn't conflict with your commission at all. I was just about to go out and do a great job!"
Patting Seitenshi on the shoulder, Ryota comforted:
"So leave it to me."
"Thank You." Seitenshi breathed a sigh of relief.
Yesterday plus today, she already had a certain understanding of Ryota's strength.
Judging by the standards of Civil Security, Ryota can easily enter the top 100 IP rankings. And the top 100 are all monsters.
"You're welcome."
Ryota continued: "And you don't have to worry about Stage 5 Gastrea, have you forgotten? I've asked you to transport the shells to the [Ladder of Heaven]. Even if a Stage 5 Gastrea does appear, we can rely on [Ladder of Heaven] to kill it in one fell swoop!"
"Please don't think about the worst..."
Seitenshi said helplessly: "After [Ladder of Heaven] was created, it was never used. Whether it can handle a Stage 5 Gastrea is unknown, and no one can say for sure. It is not advisable to place all hope on it."
"You are wrong."
A smile appeared at the corner of Ryota's mouth, full of self-confidence for no reason:
"I dare say that [Ladder of Heaven] will definitely end Gastrea Stage 5!"
"Why are you so sure?" Seitenshi asked.
"Yeah, why is Shiro-chan so sure?"
Manaka also moved her head curiously:
"I am curious."
"..."
Ryota almost thought he saw Chitanda Eru. However, he didn't answer directly, maintaining a puzzle style, and inexplicably revealed a word:
"Confidential."