Status Window Chapter 30 : Vocational Experience as an Adventurer (6)

30. Vocational Experience as an Adventurer (6)

"So, everyone, how was the dungeon?"

As we walked down the street, the lady asked us.

"It was more amazing than I imagined!"

"I was moved!"

"It made me want to go on an adventure right away!"

We answered her question energetically. Anyway, the dungeon was amazing. The sky and land stretching forever, a world just like reality spreading out before us; it was moving.

"So, will you become adventurers in the future?"

"Well~, I don't really know about that yet."

"I want to try being an adventurer, but I can't decide yet."

"Me too, me too~."

"Kuh... children are honest."

I want to become an adventurer, but it's still too early to make it my future dream. Anyway, right now there are too many things I want to do, so I can't decide.

"You're already at the age where you can register as adventurers, you know. Be more eager!"

"But you see~, our parents won't allow it."

"Yeah, yeah. They say if possible, wait until we're of apprentice age."

"I want to register right now, but parents, you know~."

We've reached the age where we can register as adventurers, but we're still children. Being under parental guardianship, we can't register easily. As expected, no household wants to let us do it until we reach the age of apprenticeship.

"That's true... There is a period for becoming an apprentice, so I understand the feeling of wanting you to register then. But there are plenty of things you can do even now... Is there any good way..."

The lady thought with a difficult expression. Then, looking struck by an idea, she looked at Signa-san next to her.

"That's right! If we say Signa will accompany you, don't you think your parents would allow it?"

"Signa-san will?"

" "Hii!" "

Isn't that a brilliant idea! If an A-rank adventurer accompanies us, surely Dad and Mom will allow it!

"We'll just say Signa will look after you as preparation for becoming apprentices!"

"...Why me..."

"Isn't it fine! You're free if you don't have requests, right? Think of it as for the sake of the successors; you should look after the children here!"

"N-no... we're s-scared so we'd like to pass..."

"Agreed, agreed!"

Only the lady was enthusiastic; the boys were backing away. As for Signa-san, she had become expressionless, her emotions unreadable.

"Then, it's decided! Signa, you're going to raise future adventurers!"

"...So, why me?"

" "W-we'll pass~! W-well then! That's that!" "

When it was forcibly decided that Signa-san would look after us, the boys got scared of Signa and quickly went home. No, what is this, throwing away such a chance!

"Kuh, the two of them ran away. Because Signa made a scary face!"

"...I'm as usual."

"It would have been better if you smiled more. Signa, you dummy!"

"...Even if you say that."

The lady looked frustrated, but Signa-san remained expressionless. Hmm, as expected, I don't know what she's thinking. As expected, gotta open the Mind Window here.

*[Is it because I'm scary after all? Even though I thought we talked a lot and got along...]*

Listening to her inner voice, I got the impression she was somewhat dejected. Then, I have to comfort her here!

"Signa-san! Those two were no good, but please take me with you!"

"..."

"I'm not scared of Signa-san at all, so it's fine! Or rather, I want to know more!"

Take me on an adventure! And let me enjoy that world! Besides, I'm curious about Signa-san too!

When I said that, Signa-san's eyes widened just a little. She stared intently at me without speaking. So, what is the Mind Window saying?

*[This child... amazing. Doesn't avoid me. Happy. Wanted to talk more.]*

At that moment, the notification sound rang out. Well, well, isn't this a good feeling?

I smoothly held out my hand, and Signa-san made a puzzled face.

"I look forward to working with you!"

"...Yeah."

Signa-san's large hand grasped my hand with a little hesitation. Alright, got Signa-san's connection!

***

"Now then, time for the fun favorability check."

Returning to my room, I lay down on the bed. Opening the Window while lying down, the favorability and Affection columns were blinking red.

"No reaction from other items. So, this means a reaction from either the lady or Signa-san I met today. Now then, what kind of numbers have they become?"

I can't stop the excitement at this moment. Grinning, I first check the favorability column.

"First is the lady... Favorability is 43. High as always... This must be thanks to Charm too, right?"

As expected, Charm is amazing. It explosively raises the favorability of first-time acquaintances. This seems like it will make it easier to move for the future.

"Now, the issue is Signa-san... 60, hm? 60!?"

Hah!? Is it possible to be this high at first meeting!? A number unlike any I've seen before has appeared!

This number is high enough to be called a friend already. No, maybe even more. Does this mean she directed favorability higher than a friend towards me upon first meeting!?

"Signa-san... did you think that well of me? Even though I was peeking into your heart like that... what a kind person."

To think Signa-san's favorability was rising while I was using unfair methods. But I won't stop looking at the Mind Window!

"Since I'll be associating with the people I met today in the future, it helps that their favorability is high. They might be more likely to listen to requests too. Now then, the issue of Affection is..."

I understand favorability going up, but a change in Affection is shocking. No, does this mean I'm being seen with those eyes by adult ladies? Is this an okay situation? I'm having fun and happy so I'm totally fine with it, but...

"Let's see... the lady is 3. It went up by 3!? Heh, hoh, hmm."

To think that lady thought of me like that. Makes me feel ticklish.

"Then, what about Signa-san? It felt like a pretty good response, but how about it... Let's see, 13. Hmm, 13!?"

No, no, favorability was high too, but suddenly 13! You surpassed Celis-san!

"Come to think of it, the notification sound was ringing just by being near her... Amazing, rising this much at once is the first since Celis-san."

Could it be that Signa-san is also a capture target? Fufufu, finally came, huh! The reason everyone else's Affection didn't rise across the board must be because I had capture targets!

Somehow, the game feel suddenly got stronger and it's become fun. Man, it's fun wondering what kind of events will happen, and I'm curious how relationships will develop.

Doing that not on a screen but in the real world is emotional. It's like a game is added to reality, birthing a new, fun sensation.

"I'm looking forward to the future!"

I'll use this Window to make life even more fun!