“Alright, let’s discuss the damage from this incident.”
We were gathered in the ‘Free Rest Area,’ located at the back of the gondola floor of the gambling race track, for a meeting.
“Why did we come to this floor?” you ask. Well, Bauer-san was having trouble getting inside, so we ended up here!
(Once inside, he was just calmly drinking coffee, for what it’s worth)
Ah, whatever.
Let’s leave that old man be.
He was helpful, and more importantly, he saved my life.
(Ah, Mariu-san raised a hand!)
“Hmm, what is it?” Mariu asked.
“Yes, as a member of ‘Nina Starlights,’ I will repair all broken weapons, armor, and items free of charge!”
She’s really going all out.
Come to think of it, I think it was the ‘Crystal Grand Piano’ that broke spectacularly.
“That’s very kind, but my Berserk Sword…” Nina replied.
“I will repair it even in its current state. It’s a precious sword, like a keepsake, isn’t it?” Nina asked.
“I appreciate that,” Nina continued, “I’ll also repair this sasumata.” “Is that true?!”
Then, from a gap in the sofa where Iwamoto-san had stuck his hand, something small emerged.
Curiosity piqued, I looked closer. It was a race ticket. It must have been a losing ticket if it was there.
“Well, let’s put aside the damage here for a moment.
This race track, no, it’s not just this place, but the damage caused by Shear and Samin.”
My gaze turned to the bear-like Rabbit-beastman and the Bear-beastman.
Speaking of which, they were here. It’s Samin Adventurer Guild’s Kumagoro,
No, it’s Maruse-san and Bobbi-san. Maruse-san spoke first.
“Although Miss Helen over there used a succubus to fix some of it,
considering the overall damage, they should still be severely punished with confiscation of property and demotion to punitive adventurers.”
“So, that’s how it’s going to be?” someone chimed in.
“There’s always the option of becoming slaves, but an extreme penalty is quicker,” Bobbi-san added, nodding.
“The artificial island they occupied and used as their base, ‘Seafirefly Island,’
several of the former employees there have been murdered. Among them was a fan of that guy, ‘Yukareen’.”
“That’s terrible. What happened to him?”
“The other two are equally guilty.”
It was the Rabbit-beastman Adventurer Party, ‘Rabbit’s Little Room,’ wasn’t it?
“Hmm… So, it’s execution then?”
“If they had surrendered before it came to this, perhaps they wouldn’t be facing the death penalty.”
“An excuse that they were manipulated body and soul by Shear won’t convince anyone,” Maruse-san and Bobbi-san said with grim expressions.
Just then…!!
“Senpai, Senpai has woken up!!!”
Natsu-nee-san came from the direction of the magic lift.
We followed her, heading towards the infirmary. With so many of us, we had to split into two lifts.
Anyway, when we reached the infirmary, Shusher-kun was placing a wet towel on Yukareen’s forehead.
(Nina-san slowly, slowly approached.)
We watched from behind her.
“I am Nina, the leader of ‘Nina Starlights,’ the Adventurer Party that defeated you,” Nina said.
“…I am… Yukareen, just an ordinary Yukareen,” she replied.
“Natsu-nee said you used to be a wonderful adventurer,” Nina said.
“That was a long time ago,” Yukareen responded.
Ah, she covered her eyes with the towel herself.
“…May I ask for details?” Nina asked.
“You wouldn’t understand anyway,” Yukareen replied.
“Still, I’d like to hear it,” Nina insisted. “…Fine. Everyone, it’s all their fault.”
What in the world happened…?!
“Was something done to you?” Nina asked.
“The reasons are endless, but
the deciding factor was when I announced my ‘Birthday Party.’ Yes, at that time…”
“Okay everyone, my birthday party has been decided—!!!” Yukareen announced.
Her fans were excited.
This looked like it was going to be a wonderful party!
“The fee will be five silver coins per person!”
“That’s expensive!” “You’re ripping us off!” “Make it cheaper!”
“Is it that expensive?!” “What should I do? I don’t have anything to wear.”
(What, why are there so many complaints?!)
This is bad.
I have to do something…
Alright, let’s put my rabbit-like wisdom to work!
— A few days later —
“Everyone, I’m so sorry. I’m lowering the price of the birthday party!
The fee will be one silver coin per person!
In exchange, the food will be homemade sandwiches…”
This should be fine, right?
“That’s too cheap!” “Don’t lower the quality!” “Make it more expensive!”
“The venue is ‘Bitter Valley,’ we can’t walk around that town!” “And I don’t have anything to wear there.”
(More complaints?!)
“Oh, oh… What should I doooooooo?!”
“…And that’s what happened,” Yukareen said.
Everyone listened with grim faces.
Yeah, I didn’t know what to say either.
(Nina-san seems to be speaking on behalf of everyone.)
“Are you an idiot?” Nina asked.
“But, but…” Yukareen stammered.
“Why did you try to please everyone? You shouldn’t waver on that,” Nina continued.
“Well, she probably has a kind heart,” I thought, trying to offer some gentle words,
but she’s just… a bit disappointing in many ways.
“That’s why I told you, you wouldn’t understand,” Yukareen said.
“I don’t want to understand. There were so many ways to handle it.
Like separating the seating, or having two party sessions… but never mind that now.”
Yeah, it’s all in the past.
“Poor Senpai. So, why did you go to Shear…?”
“Thank you, Natsu-nee. As I was crying, looking at the moon, Shear appeared and spoke directly to my mind, saying, ‘Do you want power? If you become stronger, no one will complain.'”
As an Adventurer Party,
they should have been strong enough.
They even had so many fans, troublesome as they were.
“And then, Senpai…”
“Originally, I wanted to become a Hero.
Shear told me there was a way to class-change from Summoner to Hero if I did as she said, and I took it…”
Tears streamed down her face.
At that moment, Nina-san…
“You can become a Hero,” Nina said.
“R-really?!” Yukareen exclaimed.
“Here, I have a ‘Race Change Scroll (Permanent).’ You’ll need to change to another race like Human…” Nina replied.
Ah, she took it out of her Item Box and handed it over!
“…Is that okay?” Yukareen asked.
“Yes, and you can keep your Summoner abilities,” Nina said.
“Okay… Ah, I can choose!” Yukareen said.
What, is that okay?!
A permanent one is precious, incredibly precious!
“Don’t hesitate to use it,” Nina said.
“……This is fine, right? Ah, ahhh?!?!” Yukareen exclaimed.
“Kyaaa?! Senpai, it’s so bright!”
After being enveloped in a dazzling light,
what appeared there was…!!
“…It seems to have succeeded,” Nina said.
“M-my skin, it’s human?!” Yukareen exclaimed.
“I’m a Hero! I’ve become a Hero!”
Nataira-chan reported with her Appraisal Glasses.
Yes, her skin color was darker than the tanned skin of Anju-chan and Nataira-chan.
And she’s a Hero… Her hands are truly human, and her rabbit ears are gone.
“I-I’m so… happy…” Yukareen began to cry.
“Your race and job may have changed, but your crime remains the same.
You must still receive your punishment, understand?” Nina said sternly.
…Even in this form,
she became a ‘Hero’ so easily.
I wonder what her true feelings are?
(I hope she genuinely reflects on her actions.)
But if she was going to be executed,
why did Nina-san go out of her way to make her a Hero…?
