Chapter 60 The Disappointing Hero Keeps Transforming
Now, how should I approach this group? One way is to be called to the 'Special Task Force' in this place. However, in that case, they will naturally be cautious. If there is a 'Crack God' among these students and teachers, and they couldn't find them by calling them here, the vigilance will become strict, and it will be difficult to discover them.
In anime and light novels, it would probably be like being assigned as a teacher, but I have no intention of quitting my current white-collar job.
So, first, I need to gather more information about them.
"Um, do you have any messaging apps to communicate with them?"
"We don't have any messaging apps for communication."
Hmm, that's not convenient.
"If that's the case... out of the three of you, would any of you be interested in coming to this school as a teacher?"
"Well, we also have our regular duties...of course, in times of a global crisis, we can't really say no to something like that. We understand that very well."
Shibuya-san says apologetically.
"Oh no, it's just my speculation at this point."
But, when I think about it, it's surprisingly difficult.
"Understood, then for now, I will do some research... Shibuya-san, have you ever met this teacher?"
"Yes, I was the first to make contact, so I have some familiarity with them."
"Okay, thank you very much."
* * *
First, I teleported to the home of the teacher, Tanabe Ryuichi, a location 1 km (0,6 mil) away. I moved away to caution against having the same skills as me.
[Create Barrier].
I am using this skill to create a "barrier" within a radius of approximately 500m (0,3 mil) from my home and my workplace.
The barrier is a skill that can detect the presence of certain conditions within its range.
In another world, when the "demon race" that was hostile to humans enters the barrier, the person who created the barrier will become aware of their presence.
The condition for the barrier I usually set is "possessing a skill."
When a skill holder enters the barrier, their presence becomes known. I used this to detect the approach of Nada-san and Shibuya-san.
Well, it was just in case, but I never thought there would actually be someone else with a skill besides me.
The countermeasures would be "barrier detection," "barrier destruction," or similar items.
Just to be safe, I activate "barrier detection" while moving to the destination, which is the home of Tanabe Ryuichi.
It seems like I worried for nothing because there were no barriers or anything, and I arrived at the teacher's housing where Tanabe-san lives.
Their school, 'Keisou High School,' is a famous private school, and the company housing seems to be like rented condominiums.
The entrance has an auto-lock.
From inside, a man was coming out, but it was a different person from Tanabe-san.
To countermeasure against surveillance cameras, at the corner where the man turned, I borrowed his appearance with the "Ring of Illusion" and entered with the "Universal Key."
Now, using the elevator, I move up to the third floor where Tanabe-san's room is located.
I confirmed Tanabe-san's room with "search" but it seemed like he was still not home.
Since the room was in the middle of the hallway, I passed by and used "concealment" on the opposite side.
And I wait for Tanabe's return as it is.
There is a possibility of directly teleporting to the room with the "return" skill, so I continue to use "search" during this time.
After a while, Tanabe-san returned normally without using any skills.
There doesn't seem to be any indication that he noticed me, but there is a possibility that he is pretending not to notice.
Well, either way, it doesn't matter as long as I can see. For now...
[Personal information disclosure].
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Real name: Tanabe Ryuichi [Tap to display image]
Gender: Male
Age: 34 years old [Tap to display date of birth]
Nationality: Japan
Height: 176cm
Weight: 64kg [Tap to display measurements]
Occupation: Teacher [Tap for workplace details]
Address: Brilliant Takaban 30×, Meguro-ku, Tokyo
Phone number: 080-××××-××××
Family status: Single
Special note: Former skill owner
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What's this? This special note...
Former skill owner...?
Well, anyway, the name matches, and it doesn't seem to be Crack God...
After confirming that Tanabe Ryuichi entered the room, I left the apartment once. I went out of range of the surveillance cameras and transformed into Shibuya-san using the [Ring of Illusion]. Then, I pressed the intercom.
"Yes."
"Tanabe-san, this is Shibuya from 'Special Operations.' I happened to pass by nearby."
"Ah, long time no see. So, what's up...?"
"There's something I want to tell you directly. Can you open the door?"
"Ah, sure. Please come in."
After having the auto-lock unlocked, I visit the room.
I was prepared for the response at the entrance, but he lets me in.
There was a decent dining set, so I sit across from him.
"This is a splendid dining set."
"Ah, this apartment came with furniture... So, what is it that you want to convey?"
"Yes, it's not so much about conveying something, but I'm conducting an interview... Tanabe-san, do you have any secrets you're hiding from us?"
I try to probe. In his personal information, it was written that he was a former skill holder.
Shibuya-san previously mentioned that returnees are treated well, but does that apply even if you don't have any skills? It's probably different.
In response to my probing, Tanabe-san's expression changed.
"...I'm sorry! I was hesitant about whether to report it or not."
"Oh, no. I understand that there are circumstances... If you could tell me now."
Tanabe-san seemed to be thinking about how to start for a while, but eventually opened his mouth.
"...It seems that there are individuals among the students who are [stealing skills]."
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