Akira was about to walk back when he suddenly stopped. His information-gathering device detected a vehicle coming in his direction.

The vehicle was actually chasing the same beast it had fought not long ago, in order to deliver the final blow. Rina sat in the passenger seat next to Togami, who was driving the car.

Come on!! Otherwise, other hunters might snatch that monster!

Destroying its weapons is not an easy task!! No way, you know what?!

As I thought, we should hit it in the leg first.

No! The weapon that destroys it comes first! Thanks to the fact that we were able to go straight safely like this!!

Of course, but it doesn't make sense if it leaves us!!

But you say safety first!!

You say it can't escape, we can kill it!!

Rena and Togami are arguing, but it's not intense, it's more like a quarrel of friendly exchange.

Ding, who was sitting in the back seat, said with a playful smile on the exchange between the two.

You're as close as ever.

Reina and Togami immediately paused, then looked at each other and stopped arguing. The last time this happened, they ended up giving the exact same reaction, which proves that they are indeed close to each other.

Putting that aside, we need to hurry.

I know, it's coming.

Ding smiled amusedly, thinking that although they had responded differently this time, it still showed that they were close to each other.

On the contrary, Shiori, who was sitting in the back seat, looked a little displeased. In her opinion, Togami was a little too rude to Reina, and it seems that Reina was affected by this sentence and answered a little less like a lady.

Miss, Togami-sama. I know you're both in a high state of tension during the fight, and it's important to stay calm, but it's also important to be mindful of your words to make sure you don't distract from the fight. Therefore, I do not recommend raising your voice unnecessarily. In the worst-case scenario, it may affect the escort after all.

Ah, yes, I'm sorry.

Ah yes, I'm sorry.

Rena and Togami apologize in embarrassment. Hearing Shiori sigh from behind them, their faces became a little serious and they returned to the task at hand.

They then checked the sensors in the vehicle for the monster they were chasing. But from the information displayed in the sensor, they could immediately deduce that another hunter had killed the monster, and they lowered their heads.

Ah, we're too late. Sorry, I didn't catch up in time.

No way. If we prioritize killing that monster more than our own safety, the outcome could be worse than that. So let's look at this positively.

Although they quarreled so much just now, they were able to immediately accept this disappointing result instead of blaming each other. This shows that they do grow as hunters.

So, what do you want to do? It was originally our goal, and we did fight first, and if we said it, the other party could at least get a piece of the pie.

You're the leader today, so I'll let you decide. But if you want to talk to them, you negotiate as well, okay?

Okay okay uh, I guess I'd at least try it huh?

As Togami focused his gaze on the hunter in front of him, his information collection device automatically analyzed the data and identified another hunter, and it was the hunter he knew. It's Akira.

Ming accepted the proposal without much deliberation at all, or rather, it was not a discussion at all. The Renas party was surprised by this.

Uh, are you really okay?

Well, thank you for doing so, but

yes, I don't mind at all, so you can do whatever you want with that monster.

Uh, but

This time, Akita cooperated, and neither Reina nor Togami knew how to deal with it. But just as they were about to find out why, Shiori realized that Akira really didn't care about the monster at all. So it would be a bad decision to pursue that topic, so she chime in before Rina and Togami could extend the negotiation time.

Akira-sama. We will accept your kindness. Miss Togami, don't bother Lord Ming anymore, let's deal with the killing registration first.

Huh? Ah, okay, Akira, thank you.

Rei

A and Togami separated the management work to register the killings and begin processing the reports. This is a special goal with special rewards, so a dedicated report is required. Although not as troublesome as the bounty monster report, it is still more than the usual report.

They use their own HU

te

ID and Hu

te

The code registers contributors in the report. Then they sent out the information of the radar and information collection equipment, as well as the information of the defeated monsters, through scanning. If a reward needs to be distributed, they will also send it along with the report. After they send the report to Hu

te

Office, a staff member checks the data before sending a confirmation, which will be the end of the reporting process.

Aki

A left the process to Togami and Rei

a。 If the report emphasizes the contribution of the Renas side, then both the achievements and the rewards belong to them. Aki

A left the process to them, not because he trusted them, but more because it was too much work for him.

Ding stood beside Akira and smiled at him.

Okay, okay, aren't you too nice, Akira?

It's just that I'm not going to have an endless argument with any of you.

Considering that losing the chance to get a special reward could lead to endless quarrels, as well as being in a lawless wasteland with Ding and Shiori, neither of them can be taken lightly. Although there was no communication, their eyes and awkward mutual understanding were enough to express their opinions.

By the way, Akira, what is your current hunter level?

I am under no obligation to answer this question.

Oops, you don't have anything to lose anyway, in exchange, I tell you my level, and now I-

Not interested. I don't care if you tell you or not, I won't tell me.

It's so mean. Well, I know your Hu

te

code, so I can do it in Hu

te

Check it out on Office websites.

Ding pulled out her information terminal, opened the Hunter's Office website, and typed in Aki

as Hu

te

Code. Immediately, she seemed rather surprised, and with a funny and sly smile she scanned Achillas's information, giving him a meaningful look from time to time.

Oh well, I see. You're that kind of hunter, huh. Well.

Akira didn't show any reaction at all, as he felt that if he did, he would lose, and just ignored Ganes' muttering.

After Togami and Reina returned from completing their reports, Ding said to everyone with a smile.

Akira, you don't seem busy, why don't you come with us? Household, you're all right?

Togami was bothered by this sudden offer.

Yes or no aside, I'm the leader I am today, you know? So don't quote yourself without my permission.

Well, there's no need to be so vigilant. If Aki

A To join us, I'll allow you to hunt down that robot, and I don't mind helping either.

Huh? It's true?!

Togami suddenly seemed to accept the suggestion positively. But this time, it was Shiori who looked distressed.

Wait a minute, Kanae, what do you mean by that?

It's good, isn't it? We must have met here by some kind of fate. I also agree that we can't allow Togami and Milady to fight that monster if they aren't allowed to help them. But if Aki

A With them, I think it's okay to give them that permission, you know?

Why do you think so?

Honestly, I'm tired of having to interject constantly while Togami and Milady flirt with each other.

Why did you bring Togami there?!

Rena suddenly interjected, and the group understood what they were saying, and continued to speak, and Akira, who didn't understand what they were talking about, sighed and said in a stern tone.

Can you explain it to me in a way that I can understand? If you can't, I'll leave now.

Everyone suddenly paused, and Ding then gently pushed the household god away.

Well, Togami!! It's time to negotiate!! Ask Aki in a way that he would be interested in and get his consent

a explain it! If you can't do it here, I won't give you this permission!

Still distressed, Togami was pushed in front of Akira, who looked him in the eye. Togami tensed his head, desperately piecing together what to say.

Due to certain circumstances, Togami and Reina have been working together for the past few days. They swap leadership positions every day as they explore the ruins, fight monsters, and gather experience as hunters.

When Rena is the captain, Shiori will join her team. However, when Togami is the leader, she will be just an observer along with Ding. Today is led by Togami, so today's main combat power is only Togami and Reina.

They actually received some information from their contacts about the Old World Automata roaming an area within the ruins. However, Shioli and Ding forbade them to go to the ruins because they lacked combat power.

Although there is no problem for the four of them to go together, for the sake of Togami and Reina's cultivation, there is no Ding and Shiori, and this is a more dangerous place. Shio

i Warning Rei

A and Togami, but then Ka

AE says she may change that under certain conditions.

The information about the automaton is still more credible, at least more credible than the rumors. By this time, the same information was already circulating among the hunters. Togami correctly explained to Akira that they had also considered the possibility that the information was wrong. At this moment, Xiangjiang intervened.

Wouldn't it be better for you to hide that part or at least pretend to be ignorant?

I have no plans to do this to the hunters who trade with me.

Oh, you're more serious than I thought.

I'm normal, it's just that your personality sucks.

Akira seemed surprised there. He has always thought that Ding is a normal person. Because of this, Togami, who wants to be an honest dealer, is quite decent in his opinion.

Togami and Reina share the same view of hunting the automata of the Old World. After all, such a monster is precious, and if Ding and Shiori hadn't stopped them, they would have gone to find that monster a long time ago. But if Ding changes his mind, Shiori who is still opposed will be in the minority.

Shiori then expressed her disagreement in an indirect way.

When Drarankham allowed Togami-sama to join us, Hakube-sama asked us to let you handle any troubles on your own. Therefore, it is a violation of the order to ask for the help of the Lord here.

In my opinion, letting other hunters help out on their own and handle the distribution of rewards on their own is all part of handling the situation with their own abilities. As training us to become full-fledged hunters, making decisions based on our judgment is also a skill. If I'm wrong, then Shika

ABES's rating of me will go down, but that's about it.

Togami looked at Akira again, and he faced Akira correctly as a negotiating opponent.

You may see us as a political party, but I am here to ask you in my personal capacity. I want you to accompany us, and if there is any problem, I will take full responsibility.

Let me make sure first, it's just an invitation to explore the ruins together, right? It's not like you're going to pay me to accompany you, and I'm not going to follow your command in the team, right? I don't know how much combat you think I can provide, but I'll only fight the way I want. So I'm not going to try to meet your expectations, just let you know that I'm not going to accept any complaints, okay?

I don't mind. If it is not strong enough, we can only retreat.

So how will you share the rewards?

Basically everyone will get the same share, and any further adjustments can be discussed later. After all, if we really find an automaton, we can't break it down and distribute it evenly to us. Since each of us will sell parts through different avenues, I'm pretty sure this will cause some trouble later on. But if you have any complaints at that time, you can say to me.

Akira paused to ask. Togami held his breath and waited for Aquilas's answer.

Okay, I'll accompany you.

Oh, are you sure?

Yes. Even if we don't end up finding anything, it might be interesting to examine a ruin that might have something from the old world, like that old world automaton.

Togami and Reina smiled happily, and Ding also seemed happy with the result. But on the contrary, Shiori frowned as if she was lost in thought.

Akira and Renas go to the rumored ruins. To figure out the rest of the deal, Togami sat down with Aki

as the driver's assistant seat of the vehicle.

In the course of their discussion, Aki

A asked about the credibility of their information, and Togami told Aki

A kept it secret, and then began to explain it to him. After listening to his explanation, Akira frowned. It is likely that the source of the news is an old world communicator that was recently discovered in the ruins of the Hisaka Mansion.

Alpha, we'll be surprised by the start of Lio

Is it the same ruins for the information obtained by the Steels information terminal?

It is not.

So it's just a coincidence, right?

Maybe not exactly. I'm willing to bet that some companies are going to Ch

ome paid a fee in exchange for this information. While Lion Steel primarily deals with dispatching holographic workers, it may have some sort of service that dispatches humanoid robots for people who want to get real workers.

So basically, that old-world communication device can be used by anyone, not just people like me who can connect to the old-world realm, right?

With the right connected devices, anyone can connect to an old-world domain. Not to mention that there is a good chance that someone from the aforementioned companies can connect to the domain of the old world with them.

I get it. So it's safe to assume that someone else already knows the location of the Old World terminal, right? Although it was I who discovered the ruins of Yonenozuka Station, I wondered if it would be better. I hope they won't look for me.

They have no evidence that you were the one who discovered that ruin, so the chances that it would lead you are slim. It's also not uncommon for hunters to find undiscovered ruins, so it should be fine.

I hope you're right.

Aki

As is talking to Alpha telepathically, his expression is changing, and Togami notices this.

What's wrong?

It's nothing. I just thought that if that company could get their hands on such important information, they would have better search that ruin before the information leaked.

Akira actually just spit out something casually to disguise her telepathic conversation with Alpha, but after listening to it, Togami explained with a wry smile.

Actually, that's what I thought, and that's what I'm saying to Hakube. Then he laughed and said that as hunters, our job is to read what might be hidden behind it.

Akira seemed a little surprised by this. So, Togami went on to tell Akira what Hakube had told him.

If this information was really enough to take them to the automata of the old world, then it would be strange that the information even reached Togami. After all, even if this information leaks out, companies will do something to stop the spread of this important information.

In fact, the company may have acquired the automata, and one of the company's members tried to make some extra money by selling that information.

Or maybe the company found out that the location of the robot was dangerous, so after calculating the risk and reward, they didn't send someone to retrieve it, but chose to find someone to find it and buy it later. They may have deliberately shared information with certain hunters who are more likely to sell the robot to them.

Or maybe not the automata itself, the company is more interested in something else located in the ruins, such as ruins, or the old world facilities that may be found there. In order to retrieve the ruins or the facilities of the old world, they had to clean up the monsters in the ruins, so they deliberately spread this information, using robots as bait for hunters to do heavy lifting for them and remove the monsters.

It may even be that the information about the automaton itself is a complete lie, and it is only intended to lure hunters to that ruin in order to reduce the overall difficulty of exploring that ruin. If that's the case, the informant could well aim for something completely different in that ruin.

Shika

Abe also told Togami about his many other guesses and speculations. Togami then conveyed all of this to Akira. Akira's expression was the same as when Hakube told him.

Then he said that being a hunter means considering all these possibilities, making decisions based on them, and finding ways to profit from them.

Akira smiled wryly. Especially since he has been wandering aimlessly for the past few days, he feels very uncomfortable. Although he understood that what Shikabe said was true, it still didn't sound good.

Alpha, sensing this, smiled at Akira.

Akira, you should learn from him, you know?

You can continue to curse me for bad luck. If you take into account the possibility of being attacked by a whole horde of monsters every time you go to the wasteland, I would end up red anyway. That means it's better if I don't go out, you know?

It's like you can't just laugh it off, can it?

Alphas' smile turned bitter. Akira thinks that his answer is actually effective in preventing her from making fun of him. Although it was only a casual answer, he smiled with satisfaction.

What's wrong?

It's nothing. I just think that if you consider all these possibilities, does that mean that the rumor is unlikely to be true? Here I don't think you want to cheat other hunters who are trading with it.

Ming said this casually with a faint smile, and Togami also replied with a smile.

What are you talking about? I did tell you that it could be misinformation, right? I'm just telling you what else I have, you know? Well, as long as there are no problems with our combat effectiveness, at least check that there are no losses. That's what I think, or rather, that's Shika

ABE's idea.

Is this related to Shika

Does ABE have anything to do with it?

Well, not directly, but, well, it's complicated. Although I'm now with Rei

A works together, but it's actually for me and Rei

a Training. Shiaka

Abe seems to be the same as Shio

i or something makes a deal so, yes, it's complicated.

Togami began to talk about his conversation with Hakube in a rather depressed tone.

That's good, but I'm not going to accept the reward as you propose.

Sorry, that's all I can offer, so I can't pay you more.

No, it's quite the opposite.

Togami frowned, as if he was a little puzzled, Shikabe pulled open the box and opened it. Then he picked up a package and pushed the box back to Togami.

I'll only take 1 million Au first

um, and then train you accordingly. As a hunter, I always do all my requests conscientiously. After all, I took 30 million Olum, and if you don't show results after training you, it will damage my reputation.

Togami frowned, but Hakube said casually.

You may question whether I'm serious here, and if you want to show that you're serious and that you're not making this offer because you're drunk or something, then show it with your actions. Show me your determination and your talent. Then you deserve to be groomed, and let me take the rest of the reward, if I can.

Togami firmly took on the case that was pushed back, symbolizing his lack of value in training. But he swallowed the bitter pill and looked sharply at the deer.

Well, then we have an agreement.

In fact, we do your training from tomorrow. I'll be in touch with you, so go back today.

He then left. Shika

Abe kept staring at Togami as she left. Leaving the line of sight, Togami smiled amusefully again, and began to enjoy the drink with the newly obtained 1 million gold coins.

He's really changed, huh?

Shika

Abe muttered to himself so no one heard him.

As he said, Hakube did train Togami seriously. Because of this, Togami had to undergo hard training.

Shooting until fainting was not awakened and training continued. The harder you train, the longer Togami feels.

Shika

Not only did the abe train his practical skills, but he also taught Togami about the common monsters around the city of Kugamayama, including the areas they usually roam, how they move, and their weaknesses, whether they were creatures or mechanical monsters. And then most importantly, Shika

ABE also taught him an effective way to kill each of them.

Togami is also often taken to places that are too dangerous for his skills, and is sent to fight those powerful monsters to the death. He fought those monsters desperately, and although with his current equipment and skills, he had no chance of winning, but he finally survived.

The information about that battle is recorded, and then he and Shikabe will review the record of that battle through an opaque goggle, and of course, Shikabe will point out Togami's mistake when he does so. Most of his opinions were overruled, and when he asked for advice, Shika

The ABE will point out his wrong move.

His practical and theoretical training was very hard. Even if he coughs up blood, he will swallow the blood along with the medicine to make sure his body can keep up. He spent a lot of money on those medicines, and they were quickly burned out, adding salt to his injuries.

Shika

Abe kept telling Togami that he was always welcome to stop. So Togami had to use his willpower to resist this temptation.

Just as Togami was undergoing Shikabe's hard training, Shikabe suddenly told him to go with Reina. Although Togami was surprised by this, he still formed a group with Rena according to Rena's instructions and went out to work as a hunter with her.

Since then, he has started working with Reina, who is more or less as combat-ready as he is. They sometimes give orders to each other, follow each other's instructions, complain about each other's behavior, and give each other advice. They cooperate with each other while regularly exchanging leadership seats. Thanks to this, Togami no longer has to undergo the hard training of Shirai, and has the opportunity to compete with Renas.

Even during the time when Enigami and Reina were cooperating, Shikabe was still tracking his battle records and giving his evaluation to Enajin. Just when Bai Yu didn't have anything to criticize, he handed over the information of the old world automaton to Togami and asked him to deal with it. He must tell Togami to carefully consider the significance of dealing with this information before making any decisions.

This happened in Shika

After Abe received 29 million gold coins from him.

Togami turns his attention back to Aki, who is driving the APC

a。 After some hard training, he was able to predict the skills of others more or less accurately. But as expected, Akira is as mysterious as ever.

[One thing is for sure, he was better equipped. But for now, I feel like he's better than before, and I don't know how strong he is. Could it be that he seems stronger now because I can now more or less predict someone else's skills, or is it because I simply can't accurately predict his? I really don't understand]

Togami frowned, he didn't know if he was closer now, or if the gap between him and Akira was bigger now. Akira noticed him and asked.

What?

Uh, nothing. By the way, I am now a leader. I'm not going to tell you to obey me or anything, I'm open to any complaints or criticism, but if it doesn't cause any trouble for the team, it would be helpful if you could follow my orders.

Of course.

Now they're on the same team, they have to work together. So it's understandable that Akira thinks he's going to cause problems for the team if he acts too independently, so he agrees with Togami.

Togami frowned at Aquilas's reaction. As the captain, he also has the duty of commanding Akira. If he can lead Akira and make the quest successful, he believes that he will be able to accept himself and that he has become stronger.

Togami is determined to surpass his past self.

As the team approached the ruins, they began to see the greenery around them. The ruins are almost covered in moss, including its floors and the walls of the abandoned buildings inside. They can see a hemispherical body completely covered in green.

Higashigami continued.

is approaching the ruins of the Lida business district. Rena, prepare to strengthen the intelligence gatherer. If you can get it to pick up a signal, search for the dome. Ah, wouldn't it be better for me to go back over there?

Either way is it good, or you can't scan the signal from there? I know you don't have the equipment, but if Aki

a It would be nice if he could help with the equipment.

Akira, can you do it?

Even if you ask me that, I won't know what you're talking about without telling me first.

Ah, yes, I'm sorry, okay

To clarify the lack of shared information there, Togami began to explain, including his own personal explanation.

The ruins of the Lida business district are a huge gathering place of commercial facilities in the old world. The hemispherical objects scattered there are commercial facilities. Although it now looks like a clump of plants, it is filled with products and items.

Togami hinted at the information of the robot warehouse inside the ruins, but unfortunately did not reveal further details. Or more precisely, the rest of the information is indecipherable for current humans.

Even the usual information about locations, names, coordinates, and maps of the Old World era is not easy to decipher for the technology of the current era. What's more, the entire ruins have been occupied by nature, and even if you know the specific location, you may not be able to recognize it now.

For hunters, they can search for such a location by intercepting signals from the old world and checking specific signatures in the received signals. Augmented reality wasn't an uncommon thing in the Old World, and because of that, as long as the hunter had a device that picked up that signal, they could see it.

Even now, the Leda business district is full of augmented reality. Rena has the equipment to intercept and display such signals. Despite all the green spheres in

KD all look the same in the eyes, but with augmented reality displays, they have a different look.

Reynas devices are advanced devices that can receive a wide range of signals. It is the most dazzling when it is used in the center of the Lida business district where there are many traffic lights. Togami wanted to get close to the ruins and check the performance of his information-gathering device, but Shiori stopped him.

Thanks to Aki

A says he doesn't have such a device, Togami from Aki

as APC is transferred back to Rei

as a vehicle. Alpha, who was floating in front of Akira, disappeared and reappeared in the empty driver's assistant seat.

But can I? Are you sure you can say you can't?

I don't have the equipment for this, so it's weird to say I can. Ah, and, there's no need to attach this information to my view, and if I start reacting to things that can only be seen with your support, they might be suspicious.

You have a point, after all, the only augmented reality you need is me.

Alpha smirked, but Aki

A, but he paid no attention to her.

By the way, Rena seems to be equipped with a very powerful device, won't she be able to see you too?

At the moment, my signal is tuned to be exclusive to you, so no problem. Although, in the ruins of Katsurahara, I used to use a common wavelength, so anyone with the right equipment could see me. Remember when you had to fight 2 hunters in the ruins of Katsurahara? One of them will be able to see me, right?

Since you mentioned it, do you think it's a common device among hunters? Just now, Togami asked me casually, as if he had guessed that I had such a device, not to mention that someone had such a device before.

He doesn't seem surprised when you say you don't, so I think it's normal to not have it.

Well, that makes sense.

Ming didn't seem to be fully convinced, but the signals of the old world were not only found in the ruins of Katsubara, but even the city of Jiujiushan was shrouded in the signals of the old world. It's not uncommon for illegal businesses in slum cities to display only innocent signboards and advertise their illegal businesses with augmented reality on the signs. It is convenient to be able to transmit information that can only be received by certain people.

If a hunter arrives at the ruins with a device that can retrieve such a signal, he or she will be able to see some kind of information board floating on it. It may become an important hint that will lead to the discovery of a new undiscovered ruin. Even if it's in a ruin that has already been explored, it may help hunters find unexplored locations. It's a great way to find unexplored sites buried under rubble.

But even then, it is not a common device among hunters. After all, it is not a significant piece of equipment compared to a rifle, a booster suit, an information terminal, or an information-gathering device.

Moreover, not all ruins have augmented reality. And even if there were, and it would lead to relics, the other hunters would collect these relics first. The information broadcast through this signal is based on the situation when the signal was first broadcast, and as such, most of the information is misleading and outdated.

In the worst-case scenario, the use of such a device may alert monsters and other security measures. Or the information could overwhelm the display and reduce visibility for hunters. Or show enemies that don't exist at first. It may even provide false map information and send the hunter to doom. Over-reliance on such a device can actually be a dangerous thing.

But of course, if used correctly, it will increase their income. On the other hand, because it may alert more monsters, it also increases the chance of encountering monsters, and in order to avoid this, better equipment is developed, and of course more money is also needed. Therefore, the question becomes to invest in a rifle or such equipment. While not everyone in the East Side fully understands this, most hunters agree to invest more in their rifles.

Akira and others went deep into the ruins of the Lida business district. To Aki

A, the objects around him look similar, and the green color they share doesn't help him at all. He drove through tall buildings covered in greenery while crushing greenery that covered the ruins floor.

And then Aki

a noted a long object covered with plants. A closer look reveals that it is an armored bus overgrown with plants.

It was the first one to come, well. Well, judging by this bus, it should have been a long time ago. So they may have come here for different reasons than we have.

That's not necessarily true. I went to check the inside of the bus and it doesn't seem to be here for long, so it may have been used recently.

But is it completely covered by plants?

It must be because the plants in this ruin are growing unusually fast. While I'm sure it should be fine to leave your stuff in this place for a while, it would be terrible to do so for a few days. These plants grow around the body and wheels. When this happens, you will no longer be able to move the vehicle. The people who came up on the bus probably planned to stay in the ruins for a few days to explore, because the ruins are relatively large.

But that means we can't stay in this ruin for too long, right? Why is there no information about this circulating around?

Not everyone shares what they know. There may also be people who think their vehicle will be fine. Well, that's just a guess, but the owner of that bus may have died in the rubble, giving the ruins plenty of time to claim that bus.

Honestly, I hope it's the latter. I don't want to lose my APC just because I parked it in this ruin for a short while.

But it's not surprising that Old World plants are unusually aggressive, isn't it? Let's look at this positively and hope that it doesn't at least come at you with weapons.

Alpha smiled playfully, but Akira just smiled wryly at her. After all, it's not surprising to encounter a weapon-carrying walking plant in the Eastside, which is widely believed to be a monster. Even now, the technology of the Old World has never ceased to undermine common sense in the East.

As Akira and the others delved deeper into the ruins, Rena noticed the signal they were looking for. She then followed the signal to guide the rest of the team to the facility they were looking for. When they arrived, they found a tall building with plants on its walls and a hunter cart parked not far away. They then park the vehicle a little further away from that car and have their equipment ready.

Akira glanced lightly at the building.

Rena, is this it?

Probably. While you may not be able to see, well, I wouldn't be able to see it without my special device, but there is a large signboard floating on the top of this building that can be seen even from a distance. It says presumably The Du

mall Lida East B Hall。

Are you not sure?

Rena pursed her lips and replied briefly.

The decoding software cannot fully decode the information. Not to mention, part of its display is also broken. But even so, I tried my best to find this place, so please don't complain. Even if it's not the right building, it's not my fault.

I'm sorry.

Akira immediately apologized, and Rena immediately calmed down.

Well, yes, so, don't be upset if I'm mistaken.

Don't worry, it's clear to me that we don't have details about the building we are looking for. Or more like a normal phenomenon in ruin exploration, right?

Akira replied casually, and Rena was relieved to know that she wasn't offended.

[Hehe, thank goodness.] I was about to shout as if I was talking to Togami. I have to pull this together. It's not good to do that to Akira, etc., no, I shouldn't do that to Akira, I shouldn't do that to anyone, but when I do that to Togami, he will yell at me and get angry without any scruples, I guess that's why I'm used to it, right? I don't know if I'm too used to dealing with him. ]

Shiori finally understood what was going on in Reynas's mind.

Madam.

I know, I'll be more careful.

There's a good chance we'll meet other hunters. If these hunters find the robot first, they will be more vigilant than usual. So, be careful, Milady.

Yes, I understand.

Rena smiled wryly and took the suggestion to heart.

After discussing their roles and formations, they entered the building. Reyna traced the green wall of the building and found that the entrance to the building had been completely blocked by plants. There are traces that were forced through by hunters who arrived there before them. So Akira used that opening to enter the building.

The interior of that building is basically a large open room with various signs of commerce visible from the entrance. At the same time, it can be seen from the entrance that the plants have also climbed into the interior of the building. The ground was covered with grass, as if it were a meadow.

Akira looked at him in surprise and muttered to herself.

It's not an inner garden or something, right?

The dirt on the floor must have been a monster corpse that had been decomposed by plants. After the roots penetrated them, there were also some floor debris mixed together.

After listening to Alpha's explanation, Akira scraped the floor where she was standing and found the original building floor below. Although the soil layer is relatively shallow, it is still quite a bit of dirt.

So, there are also such relics, hehe. It feels like the ruins inside this ruin are about to turn into dirt. I wonder if the automaton can really survive in this situation.

This will depend on the container used to store them. So let's hope in the power of the Old World container.

Since you mentioned it, it sounds like they're going to be fine.

Akira is well aware of how abnormal the technology of the Old World is, so he regains some hope of getting his hands on some of the Old World relics.

They cautiously moved together, moving deeper. Rena uses her device to find out where the robot might be, while the other two keep a safe distance while observing their surroundings.

When Akira changes the settings of his information-gathering device to maximize its efficiency within the building, he runs into some problems and frowns.

I just can't get a good setup. Objects around me blocked the information-gathering device. Although I'm pretty sure it's not like they're making colorless fog, what's going on here?

Should I do this?

Yes, please.

Alpha readjusts the settings, and the sensitivity is noticeably improved, but without Aki

a As expected.

Is that so? It works with my booster kit now, but can't it be better?

I'm sure it's because of the obstacles around you, they might have some kind of nanomachine that has the same effect as interference smoke.

That means it's going to affect us like a monster, hehe. There isn't much open space, and if you encounter some monsters, it's mostly melee. With that in mind, even if it's full of old world relics, I bet not many hunters will come here.

This is probably exactly why there are still some expensive old world automata here.

It does make sense.

In this way, Aquilas's expectations for the rumor were slightly higher.