"Action game player?

'Your name sounds like Makoto's skills,' said Lucy.
'So does your master's skill,' said Nina.

'Let's see, let's take a closer look.
　Fujiyan looks at Sa-san's soul book.

''You can use 'Dash', 'Tame Attack' and 'Jump in the air' as basic movements....... Is it possible to use them, Sasaki-dono?
'Well, you're right, there are times when you can run so fast that you suddenly become fast. That was a skill, wasn't it?
Dash is three times faster than normal speed?
Triple your status, that's a pretty powerful skill.

　I like it.
　Unlike me, it's a simple, easy-to-use skill.

"Sa-san, you've hit the jackpot.
'Hmmm...'
　He looks like he's not getting it right.

'No, this is the most outrageous part of this skill set.

　Skill name 'Remaining Machines: 4/5' * Activated at level 30 or higher.

''This is........''
　Leftover machines are those leftover machines that are so common in action games.
　So that means... that's a cheat skill!

Now you can see why Lord Sasaki survived the Harpy's master.
　Fujiyan says with a sigh.

'Huh?　What kind of skills are these?
Master, please explain to me.
Hey, Takatsuki-kun. What do you mean?

No, I don't know you, sarge!
　If you're a gamer, you know what I'm talking about.

"Remaining time" is a word used in another world. "Remaining time" is a word from another world.
Can we start over?
　Lucy hasn't been able to get it right.

'Maybe it's just that 'Remaining Machine: 5' means that you can die up to five times and still come back to life.
Oh, so that's why it's down to four.
　Sa-san, it seems, understands.
　However, Lucy and Nina-san are pouting.

'Y-You're coming back to life?'
In other words, it's the same effect as the Sacred Grade of Light's "Resurrection" magic?
Well ... probably.

"Heeeeeeeeeee!
　Lucy and Nina seemed to finally understand.

''Resuscitation is something that would cost millions of G's if we asked the church to do it...''
'Reviving yourself is now a divine artifact class........'
　I knew my classmates' skills were cheats.

'Now that we know about Sa-san's foul strength and skills, let's take a break. Sleepiness is the limit.
Yeah, you're wobbly.
Right. Let's get a good night's rest first, and then we can make a plan.

　Me and Lucy went to sleep like mud.


　◇


Now, let's get to the battleground to take down the Harpy Queen.
Oh.
　Sa-san is sticking it out.
　The rest of us clap with a snap.

''First, share some information. While Tacky-dono and Lucy-dono were asleep, I told the Adventurer's Guild that you two have returned.
Oh, I forgot to tell you.
　That's what I'm talking about, Fujiyan.
　You are very attentive.

''And while we're at it, I also gathered information on the badass adventurers who were following you two in the Great Maze,'' Nina said.
'Apparently, they haven't come back yet.
That means....
　You couldn't escape the dragons........　

'They're bad guys, and rightfully so!
It's a little heartbreaking, but I'll take comfort in knowing that I won't be attacked again.
　I thanked Fujiyan and Nina for their help.

Next to Sasaki-dono.
"Me?
　Sa-san seemed to be in good spirits after returning from the Great Labyrinth, and she and Nina had gone shopping for clothes.
　Right now, the clothes are like a dress.

This is the Adventurer's Card.
'What?　You don't have to be an adventurer's guild to get that, right?

　It can't be.
　Adventurer cards can't be issued outside of the Adventurer's Guild, and it's illegal to get them from outside the Adventurer's Guild.
　But, well, I'm talking about Fujiyan.
　So there must be a backdoor route.
　Fujiyan's wry smile confirmed this.

Let's see, the name is Sasaki Aya........ The race is subhuman?
If you go to the guild in the usual way, they'll know you're a demon.
Yeah, you're right.
　Lucy nodded.

'Is a demon bad to be found out?'
"Lord Takatsuki-sama....
　Nina gave me a dumbfounded look.

''Demons and demons can't create adventurer cards. In this human race's world, they are targets to be defeated.''
Yeah,
　Huh?
　So what about Lucy?
　I glanced over and met eyes with Lucy.
　Then he looked away.

(As I recall, Lucy said she was half-elf and half-magic.)
　The adventurer card was just an elf.
　He must have used the back door.

'So you can hide the fact that you're a lamia then?
Yes, since you have pale skin, you might as well just say the Amazons, if you are asked what race you are. If you are not in the tropics, you will not have to worry about meeting him.

　As expected of Fujiyan and Nina.
　They've thought about it a lot and are ready to take the initiative.

Then we'll get to the point.
　Fujiyan unfolds the Harpy Queen's arrangement and a few other papers.


'The Harpy's weakness is fire magic?'
Well, feathers burn well. Come on, Lucy.
Yeah, I got it!
　Lucy rolls up her arms.
　'Fire magic is really useful when you're dealing with demons.

''How many harpies are there, ne?
The Lamia family was roughly a hundred in size, so I'm guessing it was about the same.
　Sa-san answers Nina's question.

''I'd prefer not to deal with that number in a proper manner.
Couldn't we take the whole thing by surprise where it's organized?
'If it's Lady Lucy's fire magic, then hopefully...'
You shouldn't expect too much from Lucy's no-contact magic.
Hey!　The truth.
　Lucy grabs me by the arm and shakes me.

'Hey, Takatsuki-kun's water magic method?　That was awesome too.
　Sa-san, who is on the other side, taps me on the shoulder.
　By the way, I'm sitting between Lucy and Saasan in the seat.

''The water magic method is not suitable for attacking. The 'Water Dragon' magic that I used when I was surrounded by demons only blew the demons away, not defeated them. Some of them might have drowned to death, though.
'Water magic water dragon!　It's not super-grade magic, Ka!
　Nina shouts in surprise.

'I asked the genie to use it, so it's not like I can use it.
It's still pretty impressive.
Yeah, you were awesome, Takatsuki.
　Sa-san sticks to me as he says

'I'll do the attacking. The question is, where is the master of the Harpy?
　He grabs my arm and sticks to it, even Lucy.
　Lucy has a high body temperature, so it's hot.

'Maybe, but like Lamia, I think she has a home somewhere.
　Sa-san is getting more and more attached to me.
　Maybe it's a characteristic of the Lamia tribe, but my skin is cool.
　I'm the opposite of Lucy.

　I mean, it's very cramped when I'm attached to the two of you........
　It's cramped.

''Hmm, I've asked around in the Adventurer's Guild, but I didn't find any information about the Harpy's Nest, did I?
We'll have to find it ourselves...

'Well, let's split up for today. Saasan and I are going to explore the Great Maze. Fujiyan, I'm sorry, but will you allow Lucy to accompany us? Lucy, I'll ask Nina and the others to canvass the adventurer's town.
'Yes!　Why. I'm going to the Great Maze, too.
　Lucy shouts in protest.

'Master Lucy, the Great Labyrinth right now could encounter dragons anywhere. It's dangerous to explore it.''
'Ugh, sure.... But then, it's true!
'I can handle it if I just run away as long as I have water around me. Also, I need to go to the water spirits every day to use my spirit magic.

Really? It's not easy, is it?
It allows me to do super-grade magic.
'I'm supposed to show Takatsuki-kun the dungeon, right?
　And Sa-san.

'Oh, while we're at it, let's practice our skills. I think you should learn your covert skills.
All right. Sounds like you're having fun, Takatsuki.
What?
　I guess so.
　But it's certainly the first time I've ever prepared for a boss like this before attacking, and it's a little exciting.

'Sorry, Sa-san. We need to get more serious about this.
No, I was too depressed to be alone. It's nice when we all work together.
　Compared to yesterday, Sa-san's expression is softer.

It's a good idea. You can't do anything weird just because it's just the two of you.
What's so weird about that...
　Lucy pinches my cheek and I flick her lightly with my hand.

'You're training with me at night, you know.
Of course. Lucy's fire magic is the key to this whole thing.
Yeah!

　Now, we have a general idea.　

Good. Okay, everybody in action.