Chapter 75

《Regarding the Possessed Titles of the Savior, Mr. Yamagata Kohei - Second Time》

《Prepared by Kyouko Gotou》

“Well, let’s get started. This is our second meeting, but I will continue to facilitate the discussion. I am Kyouko Gotou, the messenger of the Savior’s legend. Thank you for your cooperation.”

“...Y-You’re welcome~”

The scene made me want to say, "Are we doing this again?!" One week after my date with Risa, it was Saturday, and once again, I was in the union headquarters’ meeting room. Just like last time, Gotou, wearing glasses without prescription, was pointing at the documents projected on the screen.

This was the second meeting. The purpose was to reconfirm and discuss my titles, hoping to gain some new insights. It was supposed to be a study session for me to re-evaluate the powers I had gained, but it had turned into a bit of a debate last time. I suspected it would be the same this time.

Moreover, it wasn’t just Gotou and me this time. I looked at the person sitting next to me.

“...Why is Natsuki here?”

“Yes, Mr. Kohei!”

“Mr. ...?”

A woman with light brown hair in a loose perm, exuding a gentle and warm atmosphere. She wore a light pink cardigan and a cream skirt, giving off an indescribable sense of purity. While different from Gotou, she was just as beautiful, in my opinion.

Natsuki Natsuki, the D-rank explorer who had been controlled by Rich, was here, sitting next to me with an incredibly bright smile.

“Ms. Gotou told me all about it. You, Mr. Kohei, have been granted special powers by a god-like being called the System, and you are saving people.”

“H-Hmm.”

“I knew about Shining Yamagata during the stampede, but I never imagined you were carrying such a significant mission! As someone you have saved, I feel even more respect for you!”

“W-Well, that’s... Could you stop calling me ‘Mr.’? I don’t deserve such a title.”

What do you think happens when a beautiful, older woman calls you by a respectful title? The answer is, you start to feel uneasy, as if you’ve done something wrong.

I was restless. I’m not someone who deserves such treatment from such a cute older sister. Gotou must have told her a lot, but calling me ‘Mr.’ is a bit much.

I asked Natsuki to stop, aware that my cheeks were twitching, even though I suspected it was futile.

As expected, she shook her head vigorously.

“Please let me call you that! At that time, I thought I was done.”

“Controlled by Rich, right?”

“Yes. I thought I would never see my family again, never return home. Worse, I couldn’t even die; my body was manipulated, and I was used as a tool to hurt others... It was a nightmare. I never thought there could be something worse than death, something I would genuinely wish for death.”

Natsuki shouted as if spitting out blood. It was inevitable.

From my perspective, no one looked as sad and helpless as Natsuki did at that time. The anger I felt then, seeing her in such a terrible situation, is still vivid in my memory. At the same time, I’m glad I could save her from that. I want to be proud of myself for that. Good job, me.

“You saved me. Not only did you not kill me, but you restored me... You returned me to a state where I could go back to my parents!”

“Natsuki...”

“That’s why I want to call you that. I want to repay your kindness. It’s a debt I owe for life. No matter what, I will follow you forever, Mr. Kohei.”

“Yeah, but... I think that’s a bit much?”

It’s too heavy... too heavy. It’s scary...

I helped you because I wanted to help, and I had the power to do so. You don’t need to feel indebted, and if you’re going to carry such a burden, I’d rather you do something nice for your parents.

“I didn’t do it expecting anything in return. So, don’t worry about it. I’m just glad you’re safe.”

“...! A-Ah, how noble...”

“What’s noble!?”

It seemed my words were too much for her to bear, and Natsuki knelt down, clasping her hands as if in prayer. Stop it, I’m not a Buddha!

I glanced at Gotou, who seemed to be the one who had filled her in, nodding with a knowing smile. She must be a supporter of this whole thing.

“Natsuki, you’ve reached a new level...”

“Yes... This is the heart of the supreme being.”

“Supreme? What are you talking about?”

“Kohei is the one who will save the world. Kohei is the one who will open a new era. Praise him.”

“Mr. Kohei...!”

It was already a full-blown cult, just the two of them.

I was speechless, watching the beautiful but terrifying scene they created.

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