Chapter 147

It’s total chaos.

Somewhere between chaos and order, it’s surprising how the community keeps functioning as a Q&A system remarkably well.

Or maybe should I consider it a refreshing game with a fluid user base, as there are even people who merely vent to the wall or keep a diary?

In any case, it seems reassuring that despite the times or the global differences, the internet and its users remain largely unchanged.

And seeing the way they talk, Marina seems to be treated as some kind of character as well. With precedents like Horatio and Aaron, the addition of a character isn’t that surprising.

If such events keep happening with everyone I meet… I guess I will have to clarify whether I’m the cause or if it’s the age-old question of the chicken or the egg.

I can’t threaten every person I meet with “Don’t ever interfere with my life later!” or prematurely cut off relationships that are already established, so I suppose it’s wise to prepare for a degree of distortion.

‘…It feels like I’m trying to take off one hat only to end up putting another one on, what a mess.’

Anyway, my vision is starting to blur, and my hands feel stiff. It seems like the deadline is approaching, so let me find one last interesting read… Ah, this one looks good.

[Honestly, it’s awesome that the content keeps growing before even tasting it thoroughly, haha]

: But seriously, what’s the hint for the true ending conditions? Increasing the game volume should mean giving some guidance. It’s not that there are people who need to fill up every achievement to feel at ease, right? Surely all the later-added quests or characters are related, so no one has found anything till now, right?? No way???

Seeing someone suffering like I once did warms my heart a bit.

No matter how I interpret the text, it seems like I, or the other users in this area, still haven’t gotten the blueprint for that damn dimension rift interference device.

I wanted to comment, maybe just giving what could be seen as advice would be helpful.

I’d love to offer a word of advice from one who has already achieved their goals, but while there’s a sense of accomplishment in that, I want to warn them that an enormous event could occur that’s far different from what they expect.

Tsk tsk. It’s wrong to even be thinking about things like that in the first place.

First, you have to fill up all the achievements or challenges except for the empty collection slots to get that blueprint…!

…No, isn’t that guy the one who gives out the blueprint…? Or was it auctioned as an item in the black market? Huh…? As a tournament prize… That doesn’t add up either?

……How did I initially obtain that blueprint?

“Ah…?”

– Are you awake? Although this isn’t a sleep pattern I’d encourage you to repeat daily, you do seem to have woken up less dazed than usual. –

Blankly, trying to evaluate it without any kindness but rather harshly, I was blinking when Zero offered me a morning greeting like a restrained butler. Accompanied by a glass of lukewarm water that’s just right to drink.

If my mind seems particularly sharper now, it’s probably due to blood circulation being stimulated by excessive shock… I thought. But explaining all this would be a headache, and summarizing it would make it seem like a silly story about how I was greatly scammed.

…Even if the chances of success seem slim.

If I get the chance later, I should take out that hidden blueprint again and unfold it to look for the origin or clues.

“Haah… Yeah, my mind is really clear. …There was nothing unusual last night, right?”

– …. –

“…Hey.”

I expected a nonchalant answer indicating nothing happened, so I posed a formal question.

I then glared at Zero, who suddenly extinguished the scanner’s light and began playing an ominous silence.

What are you doing at this timing? There’s only familiar faces in the isolation zone, so what could possibly go wrong?

Please tell me nothing happened… okay?

– …I had a good sample available to study the negative effects of massive credit debt on human mental health. Furthermore, Miss Marina and Mister Kên wished to work separately, but when I responded to them, they agreed and withdrew. –

Ah! So you were just going to analyze my internal records alone? This is how you truly scare a person!

“What’s this, I don’t know what this whole credit debt business is about, but… anyhow, I’m glad to hear that. I made the right decision leaving this to you!”

– …It’s an honor to be able to repay Ahsa’s trust. –

I looked at the robot, which was speaking without a hint of modesty, with a smile.

Once upon a time, I wondered about how things might turn out, but I genuinely feel happy to have built an ideal trust with it.