Chapter 173.1

Chapter 173.1 \n<h1>Chapter 173 Choice ② </h1>\n\n　So many ingredients were coming together.  I managed to successfully negotiate with 《Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai)》 and went back to the Clan Master’s office with high spirits.

　Entry number one! Recommended by the Explorer Assoc. and known for his unusual name, Kechakchakka Munk! Job unknown.　Entry number two! The Vice-Clan Master of 《Hidden Course (Ma Tsue)》 and an assassin candidate for 《Abyssal Fire of Destruction (Shin En Kametsu)》, Term Apokris! I have never met him, but he is probably a Magi!Entry number three! The leader of the famous Party consisting of only Spirit People, 《Starlight (Hoshi no Seirai)》, Lapis Fulgol……’S favourite, and has always been yelled at for not using honorifics by their Leader, Kruz Argen! Joining because of their Leader’s order. A Magi!

　There are only two slots left. This is a big responsibility.

　If I rationally think this through, if Kechakchakka is 『Bitter taste』, Term is 『Spicy taste』, and Kruz is 『Sweet taste』, then if I can find a 『Sour taste』 and a 『Salty taste (?)』 then it will be perfect. In the five primary taste meanings. 

　Alternatively, I can also decide that Kruz is sour, and add someone who is sweet. If possible, I should bring in someone who can lead this Party and do it well.

　If I have to select a Party belonging to First Step that would excel the most in this domain, is by far, 《Iron Cross (Kurogane Juji)》. The other famous Party that belongs to my Clan is 《Torch Knights (Tomoshibi Kishi Dan1)》, but they rarely come back to the Imperial Capital because they travel around the world in search of battlefields.

　However, Sven is also busy. He wasn’t in the Lounge, and he wasn’t in the training ground, so I might not be able to find him.　This is…… Troubling. Who should I put in the two available slots?

　As I was tilting my head with my eyebrows raised and a serious expression on my face, Sytry walked in.

　With a *niconico* smile, she seemed to be in a great mood today.　Do I add Sytry? But, you know, if I add Sytry, Liz would follow suit…… It is not that I hate Liz, but no matter how much I want to put her with the Emperor, this would spoil the beauty of the Dark Pot.\n

“Cry-san, how is the Member selection going? (Sytry)

　…… News travels really fast. I wonder if Lucia leaked the information?　I stopped to think for a moment and gave a badass shrug.

“I have two slots left. I have been thinking about various possibilities, but I can’t find anything good. Sytry, wanna come?” (Cry)

“No, I appreciate the offer, but I can’t take one slot on my own.” (Sytry)

　Even though you don’t have to worry about that.　When Sytry go behind me, she *sururi* entangled her arm around my neck. And then said in my ear.

“Ho-we-ver, actually, I thought Cry-san might be in trouble, so I brought a candidate.” (Sytry)

“…… Eh?” (Cry)

　Sytry called out to the door in a cheerful voice.　The door opened vigorously and what appeared was a large full-body armor about two meters tall that came in with loud footsteps.　He was large, whether it was horizontally or vertically. His armor has an unusual burned-brown color. His face wasn’t visible as he had a full-face helmet.

　With a well regular gait, he stood upright and neatly in front of me with his arms at the side. It was a little too much nonsense for me, so I can’t say anything.

　With her arms still entwined around my neck, Sytry introduced him.\n 

“Its name is Kilknight Version Alpha, it is a friend of mine I made recently.” (Sytry)

“………… That’s his, real name?” (Cry)

　Hey, I kinda want to see who his parents are.

“*Kusukusukusu*………… Please, take this controller.” (Sytry)

　Sytry handed me a box with one small lever, four large buttons, and one small button on it.　When I pushed the lever forward, Kilknight walked forward and hit the desk. Still, he continued to move his legs. Is he okay?

　Sytry explained the buttons to me.

“This button is for fight, this button is for defend, run, dance. The lever is for movement.” (Sytry)

　Oh, right. Sytry’s expression was like that time when she had a new toy in front of her.　For a long time, Sytry had a tendency to brag to me whenever she acquired new knowledge or items.

　There were a lot of things to tsukkomi1 about, but I reviewed the buttons and said.

\n　Maybe I really am an unparalleled strategist? 

　As I was grinning due to my devious plan, Sytry, who released me, *pan* hit her hand and said. 

“Ah, that’s right. It is called Kilknight, but it is omnivore, so it can eat anything you feed it to. It can survive for a while without eating, but if you could give it some raw meat or something it would be good. Please rest assured, I have trained him to eat in places where no one can find him, so don’t worry.” (Sytry)

“………… Eh?”

 

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