Chapter 4: Chapter 2
It was pandemonium. Absolute pandemonium. One of the other smart office workers had mentioned the creature clause and pointed to the insects before spreading them out. Though that office worker did seem to be staring at me more than usual.
I may be Okita but I sure as hell was not my alternate female counterpart. An explosion had rung through the train as it rumbled. Perhaps it was me becoming a bit soft after spending time relaxing in Chaldea.
Looks like I would have to be returning to duty either way, as a heroic spirit of mankind or my duty as a part of the Shinsengumi. The white haired brat and the office worker that constantly stared at me were heating up into an argument. The white haired brat seemed to be trying to finish off the granny.
This was not what the Shinsengumi was for. We were not supposed to stand idly as injustice happened. "Okita reporting for duty." My katana drew out I placed it onto his throat. Not an inch of mercy could be found in my voice, this wasn't Chaldea where I could smile and relax.
If he even tried anything, his head was coming off.
"I'd advise you to step away from the granny brat." The office worker seemed relieved now that the brat had been halted. I could understand, no one would want someone like him moving onto the next stage.
His hand pulled out as dark tendrils of energy shifted around him. Too slow. My katana drew back as an arc of blood flew in the air. A thud resounded as the office worker stared at me before staring at the decapitated head like he was going to puke. A usual feeling for those who had never entered the battlefield.
[You have killed a living being]
[100 Coins have been obtained as an additional reward]
I introduced myself to him "Okita Souji. Souji is my given name, but just call me Okita." I gave him a bright smile, while smiles where not meant to have a place on the battlefield, it was important to give hope to people and a smile can go a long way.
"Kim Dokja. Just call me Dokja."
My smile dropped as I stared at the creature "So do you know what that is?" Dokja nodded "It looks like a dokkaebi from myths." I took the information in, a dokkaebi huh?
I stared at my current coin balance [400 Coins] Is that a lot? I had no idea about how this currency worked.
Main Scenario #1 – Proof of Value has ended.]
[300 coins have been acquired as a basic clearance reward.]
[100 coins have been reduced for the channel usage fee.]
[Additional compensation settlement will begin.]
"Eh? My bonus 100 coins disappeared? There's taxes?!"
"Oh my god…"
Several survivors stood up and looked at the scene taking place outside. The ruined Seoul
and collapsed buildings. Monsters reminiscent of a giant snake were eating the wreckage of a fighter jet that had crashed into a river.
Kojiro would love this. "Nothing but a strangely shaped and large swallow" is what he would say.
"Okita-san? Right? You had the honorific at the end in Japan right?"
I gave him a bright smile "Yep! Okita-san is fine. Great job Dokja."
[Compensation settlement is delayed due to an unexpected scenario check. Please wait.]
"Guess something happened..." I wondered what the unexpected scenario check was.
A screen popped up in my face.
[Due to the death of character 'Kim Namwoon', two constellations show a faint hostility to you.]
So that brat was Kim Namwoon, not a name worth remembering. So what If I decapitated him, he should be glad I didn't make him spill his guts. Poor Yamanami.
[A handful of constellations admire your scenario.]
[The constellations have sponsored you 300 coins.]
[Some constellations are observing you with interest.]
[500 Coins] I had earned back the coins that had been snatched away by tax. By now it seemed like the constellations were some kind of deity? Or god.
"If only Nobbu were here. Anti-divine would be great to have right now." Dokja asked me with wide eyes "What were you saying Okita-san?"
"I said, it'd be great If Nobbu was here, Anti-divine properties would be great to have here."
"My... Friend Nobbu. Nobunaga."
[Some constellations are confused and wish for you to elaborate.]
If there was one thing I learnt from Nobbu, it was that you don't let people control your life.
"No."
[The constellations are saddened but still determined.]
[Wow, amazing.]
The dokkaebi appeared in the air.
[What on earth happened here? I was just watching the other carriages…]
There was a mixture of delight and surprise on the dokkaebi's face. Twinkling stars floated over the dokkaebi's head.
[For 21 people to be connected to my channel… Haha, isn't this quite good? Gosh, thank you for your sponsorship. Constellations. Haha, everyone! Did you properly show off your value?]
[The number of survivors is quite high? The fellow in the next carriage was a nutter as well… It seems that things are quite interesting today.]
The dokkaebi manipulated something in the air. A moment later, a list of survivors came up.
[Survivors from the 3434 Train to Bulgwang, Carriage 3807: Kim Dokja, Lee Hyunsung, Yoo Sangah, Han Myungoh, Lee Gilyoung and Okita Souji. A total of six survivors.]
The conversation between the dokkaebi and the others slowly drowned out in my mind as I stared at the outside world. Perhaps this is why I was sent? To prevent humanity from ending? The last vestige of heroic spirits? I have no doubt that Shinsengumi would heed my call of sincerity.
I snapped out of it as the dokkaebi's voice became gleeful.
[Now now, shouldn't there be a reward for overcoming the hardships? As a reward for the first scenario, you are entitled to the sponsorship of the constellations. Waahhh! How about it? Aren't you looking forward to it? Hmm, you are all unenthusiastic. This is really a big deal.]
I needed no sponsorship from a constellation, as long as I had my flag of sincerity that was all the support I needed.
[Sponsor Selection]
-Please select your sponsor
-Your chosen sponsor will be your strong supporter.
"I reject a sponsor, I need nothing but my own blade and skill, the only support I require is from the Shinsengumi."
[The constellations are bewildered by your choice.]
[The constellations respect your choice and wish to see how it turns out.]
The message window flashed away as I sat down on a bench.
"It's another Grand Order all over again."
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