Without a considerable amount of influence and leadership, it isn’t possible to gather so many people
If I want to gather information, I should approach that person. There were three people that seemed especially powerful when I used “Detect Enemy”. The staffs room, the student council office, and near the school gate. The people near the gate must be those that came back from the search. Now that I think about it, Nishino-kun is talking with the president, huh.
Speaking of president it must be the student council president, right? Then should I head there?
“ Ichinose-san, how is your body holding up?”
I take a glimpse at the figure of Ichinose-san. For her, this isn’t a comfortable place to be at. In fact, her complexion isn’t very good.
“I-I’m fine.”
It’s clear as day that she’s trying to act strong. Not only is she pale, her eyes are also floating around. And her ears are red. If we continue to do this, will she eventually acquire the skill “Stress Tolerance”? Please endure without throwing up, Ichinose-san. You can do it. And get the skill. While cheering Ichinose-san on, we walk towards the student council office.
At that moment, inside the student council office -
“Long time no see, Nishino-kun.”
Inside the student council office, Nishino was facing that person.
“Long time no see, president.”
Nishino replied thoughtlessly as if he didn’t want to bother hiding the fact that he didn’t welcome the reunion. Facing such attitude, the girl known as the student council president put her hand near her mouth and chuckled.
“Please don’t make such a face. I don’t remember doing anything that would incur Nishino-kun’s hatred.”
“Well, that’s true. But from the perspective of Aisaka and I, you are someone who exists in a different dimension ”
The girl sitting in front of Nishino with her arms folded was Toka Igarashi, the student president of this school. She was the classic type of beauty who had both an exquisite appearance and a clever head. Simultaneously, she was someone Nishino wanted to keep a distance with.
“That’s not true. I’m your everyday school girl. I’m not any different from you guys.”
Hearing this, Nishino wanted to lash out at her. Who was she to say this?
“So the president knows how to crack jokes. Your everyday school girls don’t have the ability to gather this many people. I heard from the others. Ever since the monsters started appearing, you were on the move and gathering everyone, weren’t you? That’s not something that can be done easily.” “I was just desperate. When monsters started spawning, some of the teachers ran away by themselves. That’s why those that remained had to do something about it. So what you’re seeing right now is the result of everyone’s efforts.” The president replied to Nishino’s casual remarks with a smile. Difficult. It was difficult to see what was behind that smiling mask of hers. Rather, reading the expressions of the other student council members was much easier. In response to Nishino’s comments, an intelligent looking male student with glasses on – who Nishino remembered as the vice president – was staring at him with an irritated expression. The other members had a similar reaction as well.
(Not bringing Rika was the correct choice)
For her, who was better at moving her body compared to her brain, this situation would’ve been unpleasant. Despite her intentions, she could’ve leaked information about themselves too.
(However, we won’t be able to take actions without careful planning, huh.)
He came to a realization as soon as he stepped into the meeting room. Including President Igarashi, every member of the council possessed skills. Unless he knew about their skills’ effects, it would be unwise to take action. While he was putting up airs, the other side had the initiative in the conversation.
“Let’s get into the main topic of this discussion. Nishino-kun and Aisaka-san have already defeated monsters before, yes?” The question has come. Nishino became more vigilant.
“ Yes, you are correct.”
“As anticipated. Then you guys understand the concepts of levels and skills?”
“Yeah, we do.”
He didn’t bother hiding it. After all, Ishizaki and Katsuragi, who came with him, would’ve also replied as such. But then again, the information that they would pass on would be fake.
“In that case, I’ll be blunt. Won’t you consider becoming our partner?”
“P-partner, you say?”
“Yes. Right now, we are in a dangerous situation. Not only are there monsters lurking around, communication is cut off. We don’t know when rescue will arrive either. Even our food supply is running low. I want to do something, something that can change this situation.” President Igarashi closed her eyes and lamented the current situation. Her gestures, her speech, every aspect of hers were dazzling. It was as if she was trying to lure in whoever was in front of her. The council members were nodding their heads in affirmation.
“It is as the president says.”
“Exactly. We should overcome this together!”
“Yes. Yes.”
Nishino was observing this with cold eyes.
(To find Shibata who has been lost, their cooperation would be indispensible. Nevertheless, is it alright to join hands with overly optimistic people like these?) They have come here to receive information about their friends. Although their powers were attractive, he didn’t think he would fit in as a whole. They were the polar opposite of himself, who would abandon others for the sake of survival.
“Thank you everybody.”
Having said that, President Igarashi stood up from her seat. Then, she stood in front of Nishino and grabbed his hands.
“Tsu . pre sident?”
An overwhelmingly natural movement. Against such a move, Nishino’s reaction was delayed for a moment. But this delay proved deadly.
“Please, Nishino-kun. Will you cooperate with us?”
Her voice pierced through his ears and entered his head.
“Some people might criticize you for your bad behaviors in the past, but I believe that you and Aisaka-san are amazing people filled with justice.” This statement gradually eroded his brain in a comfortable manner.
“Let’s all survive this crisis together.”
From her dazzling eyes, he was able to see the reflection of his cloudy face.
“Yes, that’s right. We’ll gladly cooperate with you guys.”
When he noticed, he had already given his promise to cooperate.
“Thank you, Nishino-kun.”
President Igarashi’s smiling face was like that of a goddess’s. He felt his heart pumping and his body temperature rising. Most probably, his face was red as well.
“I want to ask Nishino-kun’s group to replenish the supplies. After all, those with skills are given priority in the exploration of the city.” “Understood ”
Nishino nodded his head. Yes. Why had he been so suspicious of her? This person was asking him for assistance so desperately. For her, he had to try his best and support her. Such thoughts suddenly started to rise.
“Then please rest for a while. I’ll give you further instructions later on.”
“Yes, president. Let’s work hard from now on.”
Nishino left the student council office with a radiant smile. After a while, when there was a considerable amount of distance between Nishino and the meeting room, the male student who acted as the vice president opened his mouth.
“It went smoothly.”
“Indeed. He was a somewhat wary of us in the beginning, but with him being in that state, it should be all good.”
Her voice was incomparably colder than before. Sitting on her chair, President Igarashi smiled coldly.
“Really, how convenient skills are. For someone like him who is very suspicious of others to bend so easily ah, I feel so excited. Fu fu fu fufufufu ” “With your powers, president, it is but a matter of course.”