Chapter 72 The Disappointing Hero Waits For His Move
Today, I returned to the office after work once more. Shibuya-san scouted me for a special mission with favorable conditions, but I declined. I am not inclined to leave my cherished workplace. However, their cooperation is vital for exterminating the Crack God; it's a mutually beneficial relationship.
...Well, it seems like I'm relying on them unilaterally.
Despite that, I could indeed quit my job.
To be honest, now that I've plundered "[Isekai Shopping]" from Tanabe, I can make as much money as I want if I want to. During Takashi's time, I sold money for fundraising, but I don't need to do such a thing anymore. After all, since the country buys items, it's enough to just move things around. It's as good as having a money tree.
However, if I were to have a girlfriend and she asked, "What does Tadayuki-kun do for a living?" It would be troublesome. There's a societal image to maintain, and I have no intention of making buying and selling items from another world my main job.
Moreover, I believe that excessive use of this skill is not good. In fact, for now, I only plan to use it personally, with no intention of procuring and buying items.
This [Isekai Shopping] skill is truly exceptional and has the potential to disrupt the world's balance.
Healing potions are one thing, but the real danger lies in elixirs. Despite the purchase limit of three per month within [Isekai Shopping], it remains quite generous.
It's peculiar how things are balanced, especially for a powerful being like a Crack God.
Well, if it were to circulate in large quantities, it could lead to chaos in healthcare and the economy, and it could even spark conflicts. On the flip side, depending on how it's used, it could also lead to disputes.
Well, I thought to myself, "I wonder if I should become a terrorist and distribute elixirs."
"Is it really a good idea to let Tanabe swim?"
As I thought, Shibuya-san asks, but I don't have deep thoughts or a specific purpose for what I'm doing.
"I think so. What about Nada-san now?"
"Well, she will take turns with Yoda. Tanabe is currently hiding in a net cafe in Tokyo."
The disappearance of the teacher, Tanabe Ryuichi, went unnoticed, overshadowed by the sudden reappearance of Kurisu-kun after nearly a year of absence. Despite the potential for a compelling news story, it failed to gain traction as a mere whisper on social media platforms. Only a handful of posts, seemingly from students, hinted at the unusual event.
Presumably, efforts were made to suppress widespread dissemination of the information. It's likely tied to matters involving adults, and I'd rather not delve too deeply into the intricacies.
"Anyway, since there are no leads for now, let's approach it with the mindset that we might find an unknown returnee."
The 'dark web marketplace' where Tanabe was selling goods is an invite-only social network on the dark web, with an unknown operating entity. Tanabe has changed the password for his own account, and I am currently monitoring it.
Regarding how I discovered this site, it was through Yoda-kun, specifically 'Yoda-kun from the Crack God era.' The device stored evidence of his purchase here.
On another note, the site also features customer reviews, and Tanabe's reputation is rapidly declining. This is unsurprising, considering that customers have paid for their orders but haven't received them for three months. Such a reaction is only natural.
It wouldn't be surprising if someone appeared not only on the site but also in the physical world soon.
Ideally, what Tanabe did was an act that deviated from the rules of returnees, so it seems like they wanted to confirm that as a special measure.
However, there's also the concept of the "potato digger." In other words, Tanabe is bait.
Apart from that, parallel to the current 'returnee list,' there's almost nothing else to do except for my 'personal information disclosure,' which is like searching for a needle in a haystack.
It's also possible to disclose personal information to accounts within the dark market... but after just a bit of investigation, it seemed like there were many 'bait accounts,' so I'll put that on hold.
Well, it would be good if there were some movement.
"Higashimura-san."
"What is it?"
"It's about Nada-kun..."
Oh, Shibuya-san has a serious expression. I wonder if I'll be scolded for inappropriate behavior...
"Thanks to Higashimura-san, it seems like she can stretch out comfortably. Thank you."
"Thanks to me?"
"Yes. She has been carrying the title of 'one of the strongest in Japan' until now. Although she has never said it herself, it seems that she felt a lot of pressure."
"Is that so?"
"I think she had a mindset like 'if something happens, I will take care of it.' However, after hearing the conversation between Higashimura-san and Tanabe, she felt a difference. She thought it would be impossible for her to hand over a dead body to someone with that kind of mindset. She felt that she couldn't compete, whether it was in combat or otherwise."
"I understand."
Well, she's not much younger than me, so it's not fair to burden her with such a heavy responsibility. I don't want to carry that kind of burden either.
Instead of thinking of myself as a member of the Special Assault Team... it's better to focus on losing my virginity.
"So, from now on, should I continue to make some s*xual harassment remarks to help her relax?"
"...s*xual harassment?"
"Yesterday, it seemed like she was going to meet her boyfriend after work, so I asked, 'Are you going to have a wild s*x later?'"
"...It's not just intense; it's pushing boundaries."
"But she did say, 'I'm going all out!'"
Shibuya-san sighed, holding his head. "Haah," he let out a breath.
This person seems really overwhelmed. Let's try to ease his burden.
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