Akira smiled happily in her hotel room.

That face was filled with joy that could not be concealed.

In front of the eye was a stack of bills on the floor.

This is the sale gold of the relic sold to the bonito.

"8 million euros ......!

Not long ago, I earned 200,000 euros, and I thought I couldn't believe the accommodation fee of 20,000 euros a night, but it turned out that something went wrong......

Always pretend to be calm outside.

But you don't have to pretend to be calm when you get back to the hotel.

When I received it, I was a little unrealistic about the huge amount of money leftover, but now I see the reality of the banknotes piling up.

But Akira was just overwhelmed by his fraction, and his use didn't even come to mind.

Only by using this money meaningfully can we get out of poverty.

Now there are only slum dwellers who earn a lot of money.

That's where Akira is now, and he's reached its limit.

Alpha is not like Akira's joy, said unceremoniously.

"Okay first, but this money will run out soon. Specifically, it will run out tomorrow. ”

Akira let out a surprised voice.

"One, to run out, and 8 million euros!?"

"yes. These pocket money will soon disappear. ”

"Change!?No, no, 8,000,000 Oram is a lot of money!?"

Akira's view of money rejects the understanding of that story.

Not so long ago, five teenagers from the ghetto, in order to take only 300 euros, were attacked and killed by the enemy.

Compared to the amount at that time, 8 million euros is not a big deal.

The scale and number of attacks, the quality of the dead places that had to be traversed, were not remarkable.

It's hard to recognize that much money is pocket money.

Alpha replied in a calm tone as if he were negating that sense of money.

"Loose change.

If you are a hunter at the forefront of the east, it is also a delicate amount of ammunition to be able to fight once.

That's not enough money. ”

「...... No, though, even compared to someone so powerful. 」

"No. Please maintain the ideal height. I want Akira to capture the ruins I designated. ”

Akira, though slightly sharply showing subtle approval, retreated somewhat from the standards she demanded.

Then ask unconsciously.

"By the way, no one has told me what kind of ruins Alpha asked me to raid, what kind of ruins are they?"

Alpha smiled meaningfully.

"Don't tell anyone right now.

If you give up if you don't know how easy it is to understand the ruins, you'll be in trouble.

Only answer the current Akira equipment, places that cannot be reached. ”

"I don't know, but I think it's like a motivational answer. ”

"Don't worry.

When you get high-performance equipment, the feeling of difficulty will be relaxed accordingly.

It's definitely a reluctant feeling, there will always be a way.

Because of this, that 8 million euros were injected into Akira's equipment fee.

Please think that the current goal is to continue to update the equipment.

Get higher performance gear, find more lucrative relics at higher difficulty, and buy better gear with more money.

Say it again. ”

Akira tried to imagine the endless prospect of repetition, but couldn't.

"Until one day, when you have enough strength and get the equipment that matches that strength, the feeling of change has changed.

Come on until that day. Because I'll be cooperating too."

「...... Well, I'll try. 」

Alpha smiled confidently, and Akira replied with a smile.

"I've said that a first-class hunter wouldn't buy equipment with paper money.

Because the amount is large, you can't take the banknote to buy something.

It's not uncommon to open a deposit account and pay by credit card.

Can we go through this sooner?"

Akira saw a stack of banknotes on the floor again.

Then in his heart, he found that the value of the bundle of banknotes had dropped compared to just now, and smiled bitterly.

"I know. I know.

I'm getting crazier and crazier about money.

...... It is no longer possible to live in the slums. ”

"What a tendency. Come on!"

Akira replied with a wry smile in another sense to Alpha, who was smiling happily. Then pick yourself up again.

"So, what equipment can you buy with this money?"

"I'm going to buy it so that Akira can accept the gear I support more efficiently.

If there are 8 million euros, you can buy the bare minimum. Maybe."

Akira sighed in surprise.

"Can even 8 million euros buy the bare minimum?

What are you going to buy?"

"Reinforcement Suit"

"What is a booster, and how can I get something important?"

"yes. But only Akira has this.

It's because of my support. To look forward to"

Alpha smirked.

The next day, Akira visited Hiska's shop again.

Hiska sat idly on the counter with her face cane, correcting her posture and smiling kindly as soon as she spotted Akira.

"Welcome. Do you want to replenish your ammo today?"

"Nope. I'd like to talk to Miss Hiska about buying equipment......"

Hiska smiled playfully and wryly.

"Ah, it's been a long time since I bought the AAH submachine gun on the first day, and you finally want to buy new equipment, right?

Thank God.

My shop would be very strict if it only had ammo......"

"I'm sorry. ”

Akira apologized in a panic.

Hiska immediately smiled and apologized when he saw that.

"I'm kidding. I'm sorry. So, what do you want to ask?"

"Actually, it's ......"

Akira exhaled reassuringly and talked about the details of the negotiation regarding the purchase of the fortified suit.

Hiska listened to that and screamed slightly.

「...... Is it a reinforced suit?

Hawkers, it's not that my store doesn't operate, but my store has to say which one, guns are the main commodity.

Since the reinforcement costume is not decorated as an exhibit, you cannot see the real thing.

Even if it is ordered, it will be ordered, so it will take some time.

I can also make the initial adjustment of the reinforcement suit, but maybe it is better to buy it at a specialty store. 」

"Really?

But I didn't know where the store was, I didn't know if I could get in, and I didn't know anything about the fortifications.

Miss Sarah also told me that if I got lost in my equipment, I could recommend it to Mr. Hiska.

If it's not a hassle, it would be nice to consult with me. ”

Hiska smiled happily.

"If you are asked to do so, you will not refuse.

All right. If my instincts will, I'll consult with you.

So, what's the budget?"

While happily participating in the discussion, he smiled softly and replied that Akira didn't particularly care.

"8 million euros. You can take it out right away. ”

Hiska, who was slightly surprised by the budget, turned her slightly reproachful gaze to Akira.

「...... Where did that money come from? You sold the relics?

It's 8 million euros, and it's not okay to either collect quite a lot of relics or sell the corresponding high amount of relics, right?

In any case, it is necessary to go to quite dangerous places.

You were going to die not long ago, why are you so reluctant?"

Hiska simply grasped the source of the budget with natural insight and intuition.

Akira panicked.

"Ah, no, that's just selling the relics that I've been collecting little by little since before.

Kids like me have a lot of big money, so little by little they sell the hidden stuff.

I intend to take action as far as possible to avoid danger.

As Mr. Hiska said, I almost died not long ago, so I want to buy good gear here.

I also chose the Enhancement Suit as the equipment I bought, because I would run away when necessary.

So in order not to be reluctant, I just tried a little hard......"

Hiska's gaze was stern, but it contained a concern for Akira.

As soon as Akira sensed this, she didn't quite understand it herself, so she panicked.

Then, like a scolded child justifying, he stammered something that he couldn't find an excuse for.

Akira isn't used to being worried.

This is especially true if you don't want to worry about it.

Although I don't feel much about it, I'm still quite happy in my heart.

As a result, Hiska's attitude, somewhere, mixed with embarrassment and apology, became panicked.

If Cheryl and the others had asked the same thing, Akira replied that she had shut up and not ask.

Although there is no realization, there is a big gap there.

Akira replied as if he was cheating, but did not lie.

In order not to be reluctant as much as possible, the necessary minimum reluctance was made.

There is no lie in that statement.

It's not about pushing yourself for the sake of your own desires.

It's just that the minimum reluctance to survive can only be overcome if death is not crazy.

Judging by Akira's attitude and his own intuition, Hiska will strongly remind the child with a serious expression.

"Don't do unnecessary reluctance. Okay?"

"Yes"

Akira nodded frankly and firmly, and Hiska nodded in satisfaction.

Then greet the guests with a smile.

"Okay. Then let me ask you what the requirements for the reinforcement suit are you wanting.

It's just a matter of saying, but first feel free to say it"

Hiska listened to the detailed requirements for the reinforcement suit from Akira, and there was some doubt in his heart.

As a first-time buyer of a reinforcement garment, there is a mixture of content that makes people feel a little unnatural.

I want a reinforced suit that can be used stably for a long time.

Although there is a time limit, Akira I would like to improve my average physical ability more often than a superhuman physical ability like beating a tank with my fists.

It takes about an hour to equip it, but it's not intended to be a defensive hoplite like tanks and humanoid weapons.

It is best to wear a product that can be worn simply, take off easily, and take no effort to maintain.

This would be the case if you briefly summarized what Akira had requested.

Hiska didn't have that many doubts either.

It is interesting to note that there are many parts related to the control of the reinforcement suit in the requirements.

Hiska asked that one incredulously.

"It's true that there are many types of reinforcement suits, and even mechanical reinforcement suits have products that don't have controls.

Even reinforced suits with controls have a huge impact on overall performance, and there are those that have no effect at all.

There seem to be many products that integrate control devices with information terminals and other products that integrate with information collection equipment.

...... Akira, where did you hear that you want a booster suit that relies heavily on controls for overall performance?"

Akira looked a little troubled.

Those requests were heard from Alpha.

But Akira can't say that.

「...... No, I haven't heard anything in detail either.

I just heard that it was better .......

I'm sorry.

Did I say something particularly strange that violates common sense in choosing a reinforcement suit?"

Hiska confirms Akira's appearance.

It's not that there is clear knowledge and intolerance, but it's a bit of a vague understanding of what you hear from someone else somewhere.

Hiska felt like that.

(I guess I heard a hunter somewhere talking about a fortified suit.)

The content that the hunter is proud of is a reference.)