Chapter 92

"Kouhei-san, your title has been updated."

Right after finishing the discussion and being alone, Liebe came over and said this. It was a new title, something that had become a part of daily life. With it happening so frequently, it was no longer surprising. Since there was about 30 minutes left until the buffet lunch, I was just thinking about wandering around the hotel, so this might be a good way to pass the time.

I decided to check it out and opened my status.

Name: Yamagata Kouhei Level 138

Title: The One Who Bonds with the One Who Splits the Heavens

Skills:

Name: Walking Through a Wilderness Where Even the Wind Does Not Blow

Name: O Soul Seeking Salvation, the Wind Comes with Light

Name: For a World Where Everyone Can Rest

Name: Wind Purification / Evil Elimination

Title: The One Who Bonds with the One Who Splits the Heavens

Description: A flash of light cuts through the demonic sky, severing the heavens. This is the first form of the world-saving technique.

Effect: Can communicate telepathically with the holder of a decisive skill at will.

[Title 'The One Who Bonds with the One Who Splits the Heavens' has been confirmed as the world's first acquisition.]

[First acquisition bonus granted. All base abilities will be raised by one level.]

[...The remaining three, bond with the holders of the world-saving techniques. To reach the core of evil, all forces must be united.]

"...Yeah, I guess so."

I had a vague idea that a title like this would come. The decisive skills—four trump cards prepared to assist the Administrator in the battle against evil thoughts. I had just made contact with Marie, who holds one of them, so it makes sense that the system would have something to say about it.

However... telepathic communication with the holder of a decisive skill? Even if it's at will, how am I supposed to use this? Right now, the only person who qualifies is Marie. She's an S-rank explorer who has been exploring for 70 years and is even a board member of WSO. Am I supposed to directly speak into her mind? That's scary...

"It seems she quite liked you. If you explain the situation, I think she'll communicate normally."

Even if she liked me, I don't think that means I can just connect directly to her brain. What am I supposed to talk about with her, anyway? We're practically strangers.

I told Liebe that I would put this effect on hold for now. It doesn't seem necessary at the moment, and I can decide how to handle it after thinking about it. I might even wait until I gather the other holders of decisive skills. Otherwise, I really can't think of anything to talk about with Marie.

Well, lunch time has come while we were talking. I headed to the cafeteria, looking forward to the buffet. They say the entire first floor grand hall is being used to serve various dishes from different countries.

By the way, I can eat anything. I don't have any likes or dislikes, even celery and coriander. It might be because Yuzuko is quite picky, so I ended up eating a lot of things.

"Ah, Kouhei-sama!"

"Ms. Mochizuki?"

As soon as I got off the elevator on the first floor, I headed towards the grand hall, which was indicated by a sign. Then, a voice called out from the side. It was Ms. Mochizuki, calling me from a group of people. Oh... the guys in the group are glaring at me, it's scary...

I felt an impulse to ignore them, but I held back and waved to her, walking over.

"Hello. Are you all having a meal together?"

"Yes! Please, Kouhei-sama, would you like to join us?"

"Uh... is that okay?"

"Of course! If it were up to me, I would always want to be with Kouhei-sama!"

She said something nice, but the guys' glares are getting harsher. This is getting dangerous...

Well, I'll accept. To me, having a meal with Ms. Mochizuki is more important than the jealous looks.

She's beautiful, and I'm happy that she, who was once possessed by Rich, is now smiling happily. If she wants this, I want to make it happen for her.

"Hero-kun, read the room, will you?"

"Brats should act like brats and stay out of the way. Yuzuko is enjoying herself with adults."

"By the way, what's with the honorific? Who do you think you are?"

Finally, the guys in the group couldn't take it anymore and started making a fuss. They were saying typical things, trying to intimidate me. The last one, about the honorific, I agree with. What kind of person am I in her eyes?

There won't be a fight—fights between explorers are punishable—so I know they're just talking. I ignored them and smiled at Ms. Mochizuki.

"Shall we go, Ms. Mochizuki? What about the others? They don't seem to like me joining."

"It doesn't matter! Let's go alone, Kouhei-sama! – Since that's the case, I'll take my leave here. I have no use for those who insult my savior, the Hero."

"Uh... Yuzuko!?"

"Don't call me by my first name so casually. I'll sue you for harassment. You know that explorer harassment is severely punished, right?"

Her smile towards me was like a sunflower, but her gaze and words towards the guys were icy cold.

Scary... but I'm honestly happy that she prioritizes me.

So, Ms. Mochizuki and I, as a pair, headed to the grand hall.

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