Can a Mob Highschooler be a Normie: Chapter 90

 

Mob Kousei No Ore Demo Boukensha Ni Nareba Riajuu Ni Naremasuka: Chapter #90

Translators: Nyx and Ririi Rain

 

 

 

Episode 90: Kimaris Stares As If Wanting To Join Us!

　

 

 

『————１０、９、８、７、６！』

 

　The Tokyo Dome arena. At the starting point of the race, an emcee stepped up to the podium and began the countdown.

 

　Behind him, 10 large screens were showing images of the participants of the race, divided into ten different scenes.

 

　While most of the participants slumped to the ground as if they had given up, all eyes were on a group of adventurers running desperately toward the third dungeon.

 

　The Boss of the special type dungeon, the last hurdle, had already been defeated by the management staff as a reward for the mission.

 

　The only thing left to do now will be to reach the goal.

 

　The countdown was ruthlessly ticking down as they approached the gate to the Seido Kishimojin Shrine.

 

　And then...

 

『３、２——１！　The time is up！　The race is over~!』

 

　

　Card Gears of all the participants sounded an alarm simultaneously.

 

　The group of adventurers collapsed to their knees.

 

　Thus ended the first Catfight Battle Royale Race.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"----Ok, I have confirmed the money transfer."

 

"Well then, this means our contract during the race is now fulfilled."

 

　After exchanging the stars for prizes, I went to a coffee shop near the Tokyo Dome to meet with Tanaka-san, aka the hook-nosed man.

 

　The purpose, of course, was to settle the payment for the stars handed to me in the race.

 

"Thanks, that was a big help. Now I can compensate the other members whose cards were entrusted to me."

 

"No, no, thank you."

 

"But when you think about it, it's amazing... A high school student could spend a hundred million yen on a single transaction."

 

　I scratched my cheek and let out an "Ah..." at Tanaka-san's words which were said in a somewhat amused way.

 

"Well, I don't really feel it. I spend everything I earn on cards and magic items, so it's like money flows from one place to the next..."

 

"I see... It's true that adventurers don't just make a lot of money, they also spend a lot of money."

 

"That's right. And even though it's a lot of money, once it goes beyond 10 million, I can't grasp it...."

 

"Oh, I was the same way in the beginning. After learning how to use the money, though, I began to get a sense of it, but in your case... you are still in high school."

 

"How to use money?"

 

　When I asked him that, Tanaka-san scratched his head in embarrassment,

 

"Yeah, well, spending lavishly at nightclubs, sending expensive presents to girls, or stuff like that..."

 

"Oh......"

 

　That's not a very good way to spend money, I thought with a wry smile.

 

"Well, I won't be able to do that for a while now... and my Hamelin's Flute is gone too..."

 

"Hamelin's Flute...?"

 

"Yeah, I got it when I met the Irregular Encounter. It is an amazing magic item that lets you use unlimited teleportation magic. I got three stars largely because of that magic item The team members were all coming to me because of the Hamelin's Flute..."

 

　Tanaka-san then gulped down his iced coffee and put it on the table rather roughly.

 

"But I ran into that same Irregular Encounter again this race. They stripped away my Hamelin's Flute. I guess they judged it to be a mistake..."

 

"Stripped away?"

 

"Yeah, it was stripped... I had put it away as a card during the battle, but when I tried to use it after I was saved, it lost its power. Now it's just a flute......"

 

　......So, anyone who didn't meet the expectations of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, even if they survived, their drop item would lose its power.

 

　I've never heard of a non-consumable magic item suddenly losing its ability. As expected, even the items dropped by Irregular Encounters are somehow different.

 

Maybe it's best not to rely too much on Hamelin's Flute... but the power of this flute is already firmly entrenched in the heart of my strategy.

 

I can't let go of this flute now.

 

　It was a magic item that I can't let go of even though I know it's dangerous... truly a magical item.

 

"The team is now disbanded after Losing the cards entrusted to me by the team members along with the Hamelin's Flute... All I have left is a spare D-rank card.

I'm still ranked three stars, but I'm practically down to two stars."

 

It's... a tragic story.

 

　It wasn't exactly his fault... or rather, it was just that he was unlucky, so I can't help but feel sorry for him.

 

　Well, it can be said that he is lucky to be alive after encountering Irregular Encounters in a D-rank dungeon.

 

　If he still has a D-rank card, then he has a second chance and will be able to make enough money to continue his life as a normal adventurer.

 

...That is, if he intends to continue being an adventurer.

 

"Well, I'm off now."

 

"Yes, see you sometime."

 

"Yeah."

 

　I saw Tanaka-san off while still seated, and then I quickly took out my smartphone and called the next person.

 

『Yes, this is Tono.』

 

"Hello, this is Kitagawa. I've finished my business here."

 

『I understand. I'll be on my way to you then. I should be there in about 15 minutes.』

 

"Yes, I'll be waiting for you."

 

　15 minutes... Should I order another cup of tea...? I called out to a waitress.

 

"Excuse me, another cup of tea please."

 

"Yes, of course. Is there anything else you'd like to order?"

 

"Um,"

 

　Just when I say that,

 

『Strawberry tart!』

 

　Renge's voice suddenly echoed in my mind.

 

『Wha- what's this all of a sudden?』

 

『Order me a strawberry tart! This limited edition one!』

 

『Look, you wouldn't be able to eat it even if I ordered it!』

 

『Duh, you can just pretend you're eating it, right? 'Kay?  Please..... My lifetime's request. I've wanted to eat here since I walked in, but I've been holding back while that hook nose was here!』

 

『Hmph, how many lifetimes do you have?』

 

　While saying this.

 

"Ah, excuse me. One strawberry tart, please."

 

　I could never resist Renge's begging.

 

　Then I pretended to eat the tart and let her eat it, her mouth opening in an "Ahh--", and after about 15 minutes, Tono-san appeared at the entrance.

 

　When I waved my hand to let him know I was there, Tono-san came over to me with a smile on his face.

 

"Ahh~ sorry to have kept you waiting. Thank you for making time for me today."

 

"No, no, I'm sorry I had to call you here."

 

　I bowed to Tono-san who seemed to be more polite than usual.

 

"First of all, Kitagawa-san. Congratulations on your victory in the race."

 

"Ah, haha... thank you very much."

 

"Well~, you were absolutely smashing! I didn't expect you to finish within a day... I'm impressed."

 

"I was just lucky. I probably won't be able to do it again."

 

"Again, you are so modest. By the way, about the prize, did you still get the Kimaris?"

 

"Yes I did, it was the highlight of the race after all/"

 

"Oh, good. Actually, the reason I called you here today is to talk about Kimaris."

 

Hoo, we're already getting down to business, aren't we?

 

　Tono-san's cheerful expression turned serious, and I straightened my posture as well.

 

"Actually, someone really wants to buy Kitagawa-san's Kimaris."

 

"The Kimaris, is it..."

 

　I crossed my arms and paused to think.

　

As expected, that's the target.

 

　I had expected this when he contacted me saying he wanted to meet me as soon as the race was over...

 

But Kimaris...Honestly, I don't want to let it go.

 

　Tono-san, perhaps reading my mind, took out a binder from his bag and said,

 

"For now, I've prepared some cards that I think Kitagawa-san would want. What do you think? You can decide after looking at what's on this list here...'

 

"...Then I'll take a look."

 

　I wasn't too keen about it, but it would be rude to refuse without even looking at it. ...Since I am indebted to Tono-san for all his help.

 

　I looked at the list. And my eyes widened in shock.

 

These... are all cards with market prices that exceed those of a kimaris.

 

　Some of them fetch more than 3 billion yen, and some rarely appear on the market and the rarity exceeded their monetary value...

 

　Since the other side offered to trade, I expected them to provide a card slightly more valuable than a kimaris… but this was indeed more than I had expected...

 

"How is it? I think I've gathered cards you'll be satisfied with in exchange for the Kimaris."

 

"That is, certainly true... looking at this. But isn't it a loss?"

 

　The average market price of a kimaris was around 1.5 billion. Even at the highest, it rarely exceeds 1.8 billion. No matter which one on this list is chosen, it is sure to end up at a loss.

 

"No, no, this is the value of your Kimaris."

 

　Tono-san's somewhat cryptic tone had me inclining my head.

 

"What do you mean?"

 

"In other words... Kitagawa-san has become an adventurer whose cards are valued as a premium."

 

I- I see... so that's what happened. Premium, huh?

 

　Cards used by popular gladiators in actual matches often sold for far more than the market price.

 

　The added value largely depended on the popularity and card usage of the player, but if the card was a representative of the player or was a prize for winning some tournament, the price sometimes could be ten times higher than the market price.

 

"Kitagawa-san is an up-and-coming adventurer who, although still in the amateur class, is sure to become a pro. You have already achieved great achievements, such as the discovery of [Spiritual recurrence] and arresting a dangerous criminal, then you prove your ability and growth in this race.

Although you have only played a small number of matches in the MonCorlo games, you were victorious in all of them. In addition, since you have a principle of naming your cards, they are also difficult to find on the market... so there are plenty of reasons for your cards to become premium."

 

　Tono-san praised me so, but in reality, it was probably more about the fact that this Kimaris was the real winning trophy of the first MonColo race rather than my own prestige.

 

　Anna's donation of all the money earned from capturing the Hound Master may have had some effect, but my popularity as an amateur should be nothing compared to the popularity of professionals.

 

　Well, I guess it was just a small investment in the hope that I would become a professional in the future and make some kind of accomplishment.

 

"So, how about it? Is there any card you like?"

 

"Umm, let's see... So far, I'm kind of interested in these two."

 

　Saying this, I pointed to two cards: a goddess in an ancient Greek dress holding a bow, and a female warrior wearing a wolf pelt on her head.

 

　On the one hand, was a beautiful woman with long, lustrous, golden hair and a mature, voluptuous body, riding on a silver chariot.

 

　On the other hand, was a beautiful girl with a healthy and well-trained body and a dignified expression that evoked the beauty of her face even though the upper half of her face was hidden by the pelt she was wearing.

 

　They were Selene, the Greek moon goddess, and Berserk, a warrior of Norse mythology.

 

 

 

 

[TIPS] Gifts from the Grim Reaper

 

　The special magic items left behind by the Irregular Encounters are not merely useful objects but also serve as a medal and marking of honor for those they have recognized as their prey.

 

　For this reason, those who possess a Gift from the Grim Reaper have a higher encounter rate with Irregular Encounters in general and are destined to be reunited with the original owner of the Gift in particular.

 

　This fate cannot be avoided even if one gives up the Gift, resigns as an adventurer, and avoids diving into the dungeon.

 

　If the reunion disappoints the said Reaper, even if they are lucky enough to survive, the power contained in the Gift will be stripped away.

 

　If they do not like it, they will have to continue to prove themselves worthy of being prey or be truly acknowledged by the Reaper.

 

 

 

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