[That's right. Since this System has appeared, Tester No. 233, you don't need to worry about anyone squatting nearby ready to gank you.]
[Last time, when you were in the forest, this System didn't appear because that little girl with her Teigu had already gotten close to your position and there was a high chance of a fight.]
I see. So it looks like I can use this method to judge if there are enemies around in the future.
[Only sometimes. I hope the Tester doesn't get the timing wrong.]
This doesn't count as exploiting a bug, right?
[Don't worry. If it were a bug, this System would remind you. Of course, whether you want to follow the rules of the game is your own business...]
Seeing the [■■■■■■■■■■■■.jpg] emoji float by, Aaron chose to remain speechlessly silent.
[Besides, you already discovered this when you used this ability. It only works *after* you've been in one battle. Then, based on whether this System shows up, you can judge if there are other enemies around who will trigger a second battle.]
[The effective range for this is too small. This System isn't so stingy as to care about something of this level.]
Well, thanks for that.
[Also, while I'm here, I'll update your mission progress.]
Isn't *that* supposed to be your main job? Why is it 'while you're here'???
[This System's main job is to promote the evolution of Testers and test for system loopholes. Why would you think such a trivial matter is this System's main job?]
[Alright, no more nonsense.]
[Main Quest 1: Teigu Plunderer (2/10). Also, an update: when the mission is more than halfway complete, you can claim a portion of the reward early—to prevent you from getting beaten to death before you get the reward. At the same time, after completing the mission, you can choose to continue collecting Teigu. Surviving Testers who exceed the mission requirements will, of course, receive extra rewards.]
[Hidden Quest: Slay Teigu Users (3/???).]
Hmm, no new reward this time.
[Isn't Incursio the best reward? Or do you want to activate Ittou Shura every day, be a one-minute-man—and then have your teammate carry you while you run away?]
Like Incursio isn't dangerous.
[Danger is also opportunity. Please don't forget that.]
Give me a break. So you're encouraging me to take risks?
I like to be proactive, but that doesn't mean I like courting death. Besides...
System, you don't want to start looking for No. 234 so soon, do you?
[It's fine. The premise for me saying that is my judgment that you won't be reckless.]
[Alright, if there's nothing else, this System is going offline. After all, given the current situation... mm-hm.]
Hearing the System's ambiguous words, Aaron didn't think much of it.
He'd deal with future problems in the future. What he needed to do now was fill his stomach and get a good rest.
As for those two missions... ugh. After fighting Night Raid, clashing with those Teigu users is inevitable.
Should I team up with Esdeath?
No... that woman is dangerous. Setting aside everything else, I just don't like her personality.
I don't like to be controlled, and she loves to control others.
With my temper, the probability of us fighting after just a few sentences is much higher than us teaming up.
Thinking about it this way, Night Raid, the Jaegers, and Wild Hunt all seem to be types I won't get along with.
With this rotten temper of mine...
I feel like the chances of me gushing blood in the future are only going to increase.
I'll have to prepare in advance.
"Kiana, come over here when you have a sec. Put all this stuff away."
Aaron took out a refrigerator full of frozen food, ten large-capacity batteries, five medical kits full of medicine bottles, another set of outdoor cookware, a tent, and multiple sleeping bags. After a moment's thought, he decided to take *that* out too.
"This. Make sure you store this properly."
"Is this... gasoline?????"
Recognizing it, Kiana immediately stored the gasoline, then whispered to Aaron.
"Planning to pull off something big?"
"...Where is your mind going! This is for your motorcycle!"
After watching Kiana store the gasoline, Aaron took out an electric scooter and a bicycle and handed them to Kiana.
"I don't know how to fix vehicles, and I'm not counting on you to fix them either. So you keep these two backup vehicles safe."
"Also, all those tools have instruction manuals. Read every single one. Don't be unable to use them next time I'm unconscious."
"This... is this really necessary???"
Looking at the instruction manuals, Kiana felt a massive headache coming on.
At first, she thought coming to another world would be fun.
But after a full day, she hadn't gotten to do much fun, and aside from running, she was carrying a bleeding Aaron while running.
And now, when she's finally resting in a forest, you're making me memorize things like I'm back in school????
Watching Aaron continue to prepare food, an incredibly strange thought popped into Kiana's head.
Is this *really* an otherworld trip?
Why do I feel like after so many 'down-to-earth' actions, my fantasies about other worlds are shrinking...!
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