VOL.8 THEIR HOME STADIUM - ESTES
Eccentrics – Divided according to their level of threat: gods, dragons, ghosts, tigers, wolves, and are sometimes used to indicate the strength of eccentrics or monsters.
God: a crisis that could lead to the demise of humanity;
Dragon: A crisis that could lead to the destruction of several towns;
Ghost: A crisis that causes a town to cease or destroy its functions;
Tiger: a crisis that causes a large number of casualties;
Wolves: There are risk factors.
Maybe Hiiragi is also very lucky, so far he has only encountered the lowest-level weirdos, that is, the 'wolf' level weirdos, so there is no danger caused by this.
It's just that once you become a hero, you have to fight against those powerful weirdos, after all, mobs can't provide high upgrade experience.
When he woke up from his sleep in the morning, the first thing Hiiragi did was to take out his notebook and write down the action plan he had drawn up in his mind last night.
The only task is to [become a hero and enter the top five of the leaderboard], and the first thing to do for this is nothing more than to pass the assessment of the Hero Association and become a professional hero.
However, there is still a problem to deal with, and that is the consumption of daily life.
Hiiragi also remembers that there is no subsidy for C-rank heroes, and only by defeating monsters to earn living expenses, and high-level heroes have subsidies from the Hero Association.
It can be seen from here that even if the hero profession is admired and expected by many people, in fact, it is no different from an ordinary workplace except that the enemies against it are somewhat special.
Hiiragi also slept alone in the fourth bedroom, so no one bothered him, so he was able to think about it.
The idea is like setting up a flag. After a few seconds, there was a knock on the door.
"Nangong. Why don't you go for a workout together? The morning air in the city is nice. ”
"Alas. I still have some troubles to deal with, and I don't have enough money left. ”
"Then think while exercising, which will help you open your mind."
The person who asked Hiiragi to go for a morning jog with him was Iceberg Queen Estes.
She took off her original coat and changed into sportswear, with a cloth bag pinned to her waist, presumably containing small water bottles and towels and other things.
Estes stood right in the doorway, seemingly not intending to leave until Hiiragi agreed.
There is no way, Hiiragi also put away the notebook used to record his plan. Motioned for Estes to wait in the hallway.
As Estes said, the morning sun was very bright and the air was very fresh, which must have been the reason why the strange people invaded this area and caused the humans to move away.
No man's land is free of human pollution, the environment is instantly beautified, and of course some things have begun to degrade.
Running through the deserted streets with Estes, it seems that it is impossible to find Saitama Sensei this morning.
Hiiragi's plan is to participate in the hero assessment of the Hero Association with Saitama sensei, so that he doesn't have to spend time looking for someone to help him, and he doesn't have to wait for the plot to develop. It's about driving the plot yourself.
"I think there are many ways to make money, it just depends on whether you think it makes sense. Taking away other people's money as a strong person is also the right thing to do, right? ”
"It's not the right thing to do in this world, and you'll be treated as a robber."
Estes is very kind to his subordinates and the people, but he is ruthless to outsiders, and such an upright action makes people a little worried.
But when it comes to robbers, in fact, it is also a kind of 'banditry' for rich people to use money to drive people who have no money to work for themselves.
Looking at Estes on the side, she was right, no matter what time or era, the law of the jungle is always the same.
After a morning jog with Estes, Hiiragi also saw a clearing that had been overgrown with weeds on the way, and it could be seen that it had been abandoned for a while.
Closed shops, broken floors, rusty signs, these are all testaments to the fact that people once lived here.
For the people of this world, weirdos are absolute evil.
"On the previous question...... I haven't forgotten it. ”
Estes sped up, so Hiiragi had to speed up to keep up.
Crossing a small bridge, Estes, who was running up the trail, continued
"You're married to that alien race, what you call a marine species? I've heard a little bit about it, but I don't think you should explain it to me? ”
"Yes, Lord Estes, actually...... It's not easy to say. ”
"'Nothing to say' means there's something to say, right? Don't underestimate me, who has been dealing with hostile spies for a long time, although in the end I still adopted all kinds of interesting criminal laws to make them all move. ”
“…… Our relationship can be described as 'married', but it was only a one-sided contract with Leila, and it was okay to refuse, but I didn't want them to feel like they were being abandoned. ”
"This is the gentleness of men? You just want more of the opposite sex to be around you, right? ”
Estes paused, pulled out a small bottle of drink from the cloth bag, and tossed one of the bottles to Hiiragi.
"Not? Even I can't tolerate other women dangling around you all the time, and if it's just Miss Xiaonagi, it's not unacceptable. ”
“…… Be sure to live in peace, neither Leila nor Mikai are bad people. ”
So, what kind of magic did Nagi cast on Estes? Let Estes trust her so much......
Hiiragi also thought about this as he opened the small bottle, which contained a somewhat sweet sports drink.
The expenses have been huge lately, and Hiiragi thinks it's time to make money.
"Besides, there's that fox-eared girl, what's it? Orcs? All in all, it's all called interracial, okay, what are you bringing that little girl here for? Even if it's Lolicon, this world is not so easy to survive, can she survive? ”
"Don't worry about this, Izuna has a strong non-human power, and it is precisely because of the relationship between the aliens. That's why I brought her here. ”
Oh? Hearing this, Estes raised some interest.
Hiiragi also knows what Estes is thinking. One of her purposes is to find the strong. Even if it's a young girl, as long as it's strong, it's fine......
Compared to the daily life of the imperial capital, Estes prefers to survive in the fight.
Perhaps for Estes, fighting and winning is the meaning of life.
This is the way of life of Estes, and Hiiragi can't deny it.
If he could, Hiiragi would like Estes to become a strong and gentle character.
In the next battle, Estes and the others will definitely come in handy.
It's like the 'Dangma faction' in the novel, and the 'Saitama Sensei faction' in the manga. Hiiragi can also form a 'Hiiragi faction' in another world and become a powerful force.
As the more he said it, the more outrageous it became, Hiiragi immediately interrupted this thought by shaking his head.
"Let's talk about the world."
Estes started jogging.
"No problem...... What Miss Estes wanted to know. ”
"Don't use honorifics, I've said it many times, the first thing to understand is who the strongest guy in the world is."
"It's not so much the strongest as the strongest......"
"Is there such a special guy?"
Of course there is, and that's Saitama-sensei.
This reminded Hiiragi of the time when he simulated a battle with Saitama Sensei before.
Saitama-sensei used a serious punch at that time, and thanks to this, Hiiragi's ability was destroyed.
Hiiragi also doesn't understand how his abilities work. I don't understand the reason for the destruction of my ability......
Could it be that Saitama-sensei's serious fist tore apart time and space and expelled time. That's why your ability was destroyed? No way, that's too far off.
"Actually, you don't have to worry about Estes, sooner or later you will meet the opponent you want."
"Until then, I have to relieve my boredom with you."
"It's too much!"
Hiiragi, who said this, also stepped on the air with his left foot, and the whole person fell towards the sewer.
On the way, Estes grabbed his right hand and pulled him up.
Hiiragi also exhaled, and it seems that he is changing!
The original misfortune began to evolve slowly by the people around him.
Thinking about it, Hiiragi also realizes that he hasn't died in a long time, which is a good sign.
"Be careful."
"Sorry......"
By the time the two of them noticed, they had already run outside the no-man's land, and they were not disturbed by strange people or anything.
Since it's still early, the streets are mostly filled with office workers, students, and clerks who advertise their stores.
Hiiragi also thinks that at least tomorrow he will start working towards the goal of becoming a 'professional hero', otherwise he will have no income.
Relying on Nagi is indeed a choice, but as a man, Hiiragi can't accept it to some extent.
Although he said before that he made the best use of things and made the best use of his talents, Hiiragi didn't think it was the right choice to rely on Xiao Nagi all the time.
Xiao Nai is very smart and powerful, but after all, that is Xiao Nagi's own talent.
To put it bluntly, if you want to become stronger, you need to add money to your life (in the sense of working to make money).
"There's a shop over there......"
Hiiragi also pointed to the crepe shop not far away, which is a very popular shop in anime.
Anyway, they all came out, just to bring something back.
"Do you have a treat?"
"That's fine......"
Hiiragi smiled too, and walked towards that direction with Estes.
Just like the last time it was the same as the last time it was Operation Estes, this time Esdes, a foreigner, also attracted the attention of many office men.
It's not that everyone likes beautiful women, but because many people are attracted to beautiful things.
It's like when you take a train through a certain field, you will definitely subconsciously look at the countryside surrounded by greenery and the layers of wheat waves, right?
As the person concerned, Estes ignored the eyes of others and walked straight to the store.
The clerk is a young girl making crepes for the two parties in front of her.
"Now, have you heard? Aren't we often seeing horrible people on the pitch we pass by on our way home? I heard that their boss was killed by a stranger. ”
"Don't talk about that at this time."
"Those people said they saw a big, one-eyed weird man with only one eye, and they all said on the news."
"One-eyed weirdos? Huge? This is not a no-man's land. ”
The conversation between the two girls attracts Hiiragi's attention.
A one-eyed and huge eccentric. It's not much different from the Takatsuki spring that has become a meander. Hope doesn't refer to Takatsuki Izumi......
"And. The stadium was also vandalized by the one-eyed monsters, leaving a lot of horrible traces, and I took pictures of them. ”
"Don't take it out and look at it, even if you do, you will be defeated by the heroes!"
When the clerk had made the crepes and handed them to them, they hurried away.
"What's the matter, Nangong."
"No, nothing. Miss clerk, please bring us seven crepes, we can eat them directly, right? ”
"Then I want strawberry flavor."
The choice of the queen is unexpectedly cute.
By the time the clerk was seated, there were already five people in line behind the two people.
Carrying a bag containing five other crepes, Hiiragi also took a bite of the salty crepes he ordered, which was not as delicious as he imagined.
Just like I thought that the beef curry would taste good, in fact, once you put too much curry, it will be very unpalatable......
Even if the amount of curry is just right, it may be delicious.
In the past, my parents were right, don't believe what is on TV. Basically, there is a certain gap with reality.
"How's it taste?"
"Not bad."
Hearing Estes ask himself, Hiiragi answers truthfully.
Breakfast was not enough. I have to buy some things to go back.
However, as I said before, the funds are not as abundant as imagined, and before thinking about the task, the top priority is how to make money to support your own group of people.
"Let me take a bite."
While Hiiragi was thinking about the problem, Estes bent down and took a bite of Hiiragi's crepe, and ate the jam that the clerk had put on him.
After chewing a few times, Estes frowned, and then showed an expression like 'acceptable, not bad'.
"What a strange hobby, don't crepes be sweet in general?"
"It's the same as eating tofu brains salty or sweet, everyone has their own love."
By the way, Hiiragi also thinks that the sweet and salty mix is the best......
"Also, I remember that watermelon was eaten with salt sprinkled on it, and I couldn't understand what the people who did it were thinking."
Hiiragi also likes to eat watermelon, but she never sprinkles salt on it.
"I think that's their choice."
Estes said as he handed his strawberry-flavored crepe to Hiiragi.
"Let you take a bite too."
"Then, then ......"
"Don't bite too much."
Yes, yes, Hiiragi also responded in his heart.
I took a bite of the strawberry-flavored crepe and found that the sweet taste was really good.
Looking at Estes, the corners of her mouth were stained with some cream.
"Your mouth."
Hiiragi also reached out to wipe it off and put it in his mouth, and the cream was too sweet......
"You ......"
"What's wrong, ahhh......h
Hiiragi also remembered what a stupid thing he had done.
I accidentally did this, and saw Estes as someone like Nagi.
Is this a reflection of the relationship between two people getting better? Hiiragi doesn't think so at the moment.
"Next, I won't let you succeed next time."
Estes stated in a somewhat stammering tone, could this be tsundere?!
Hiiragi also looked at Estes, but after being discovered, he was rewarded with a slap from Estes, no, it was a punishment.
"What are you looking at, you're going back."
Today is as peaceful as ever...... Aside from the rumors I've heard about Izumi Takatsuki.
…………
Back at the apartment, Hiiragi visits Saitama again.
"Why are you again, and with ...... Two little girls? ”
"What's going on, teacher, huh? Nangong Hiiragi also. ”
"Yo, excuse me, both."
Hiiragi also held Mimimi, who was temporarily in human form, and took Tsuna's hand to the door of Saitama Sensei.
"Because the group of people who live with me said they were going to have a secret meeting, so I brought them over to have a fun time, and I disturbed you?"
"Of course...... Beat...... Come on in. ”
Saitama sensei glanced at Mikai and Izuna, and finally chose to compromise.
"Dad, this uncle doesn't have hair."
"Huh? I'm not an uncle. And isn't it strange to have no hair? That's proof of getting stronger...... Sure enough, children are the enemy. ”
Saitama-sensei, who was poked in the sore spot by Mikai all of a sudden, complained. There hasn't been much change in the expression.
Entered Saitama-sensei's apartment. It is very different from the house that Hiiragi rented, and it is a small 1LDK.
Sitting around a low table, Saitama Sensei watched TV with his head propped up in his right hand, which played the latest news and powerful weirdo information and the corresponding hero information, while Genos on the other side poured water for the three of them.
"I've been very concerned since just now, little girl over there, what's that pair of ears on her head?"
"The symbol of my clan!"
Izuna immediately answered Saitama-sensei's question, and he was still proud.
Although I don't know if I will be killed as a weirdo. But Hiiragi still doesn't want Izsuna to reveal his identity to Saitama-sensei.
Covering Tsuna's head with her hand, the beast-eared young girl stared at Hiiragi with a strange gaze.
"It's that Teacher La Saitama, who is sick in the second year of middle school, so I bought her a prop."
"Secondary 2 Disease...... I fantasize about being special, and I've done it before. ”
"I've done this before, little Izuna, this is Saitama-sensei."
Izuna doesn't quite understand the meaning of the second disease, but since he has been introduced, he has to exchange courtesies.
"Hello Mr. Baldhead, I'm Tsuna. Hatsuse Tsuna. ”
"Don't say a bald head, ahhh Children are so difficult to deal with, and you can handle two. ”
Saitama sensei doesn't seem to be good at dealing with children, and she has a rare look of distress on her face.
At this time, Genos placed the water in front of the three men.
Mimimi, who was squatting in Hiiragi's arms, picked up the water cup and drank it up in an instant, looking like water very much.
Izuna didn't move, just stayed quietly by Hiiragi's side, observing Saitama-sensei's room.
The room was very neat and clean, presumably thanks to Genos, who almost ran out of chores in order to become a disciple of Saitama Sensei.
"Dad, I'm still going to drink."
"Mr. Genos, can I trouble you?"
"No problem."
Genos nodded, got up very seriously, and went to pour water for Mikai again.
Saitama-sensei showed a surprised expression at this time, and then it turned into an indifferent expression again.
"Young people nowadays ......"
"Saitama sensei, this is just a name, please don't get me wrong......"
"Salutation? What a bad taste it is to make little girls call themselves daddy. ”
"No, no, no, it's not."
The misunderstanding has gotten bigger.
Mihae heard the conversation between the two people, thought about it, and added.
"Daddy is Daddy."
"Yes, yes."
Sure enough, children are not as easy to deal with as imagined.
Izuna and Saitama are watching TV together, and several people are seen surfing the sea, advertising for surfboards.
"Hiiragi, Hiiragi, what are you doing here?"
"This is surfing, sports at sea."
"Thank you, bald brother."
"It's noisy."
Since the person who answered was Saitama Sensei, Izuna immediately thanked him, but the address was a little subtle......
Saitama Sensei, who was wearing a hoodie, couldn't stand the current state and put the hat on his head.
"This is water, please use it."
Genos served the second glass of water and looked at Saitama Sensei next to him.
"Teacher, please don't wear a hat in the house, it's rude."
"Genos, you're so noisy, yes, I'm bald."
"Even so, the teacher is still strong!"
The interaction between the master and the apprentice was very interesting, and Hiiragi was also watching quietly.
"Teacher, have you considered my words before? Become a hero of the profession. ”
"Oh? Well, you can make money and engage in heroic activities, right? ”
"Yes, if you can, I'll go over tomorrow, I've gathered intelligence, and tomorrow the Hero Association will recruit people in Z City."
"Then let's go and see, it's just time to be idle tomorrow."
In fact, Saitama-sensei is idle every day, right?
Hiiragi also complained and grabbed Tsuna, who wanted to explore elsewhere.
"Don't run around."
"Stingy Des ......"
Izuna pursed her mouth, and Mimimi, who was in Hiiragi's arms, drank the second glass of water.
Holding Mimi, then rubbing Izsuna's head to calm her down, Hiiragi also asked Saitama-sensei in front of her
"Saitama-sensei, regarding the topic you just mentioned, I'm actually very interested in professional heroes."
"What? Don't you have a wife and a house? Don't be a hero now. ”
Saitama sensei said sarcastically, it seems that Hiiragi also has attributes that make Saitama sensei dissatisfied.
Facing the dead fish-eyed Saitama sensei, Hiiragi also shook his head.
"I'm also poor now, and since I have a career that can help others and make money, of course I want to do it."
"You also have some strength, the one you used before was a superpower?"
"Somewhat similar"
Hiiragi replied casually.
Genos scanned Hiiragi with both eyes on the side, and found that Hiiragi didn't have anything extraordinary.
"Mr. Nangong looks very ordinary."
"But I'm not weak."
Genos, who was silent, didn't answer, he also saw the battle between Hiiragi and Saitama sensei.
"I don't care, it's not impossible to go together, Genos, it's okay, right?"
"Yes, it's not bad to have like-minded people."
Then it's decided.
Hiiragi also thought of this, and put away his right hand that was touching Izuna's head.
"Let's go back and play games with Mimi, Tsuna."
"Okay Dess!"
That's all for today. (To be continued.) )