Chapter 271

Genocide Online ~Playtime Diary of an Evil Young Girl~

Frontline Arrival RTA [1] #

I thought I had submitted it, but it wasn’t done! I’m sorry!

“…Hey, you actually came without running away.”

As I headed towards the border of the “Meffy Outsider Duke’s Territory,” which was our meeting place, I was greeted by Hannes-san, who seemed to have arrived earlier than expected.

Even though there was still plenty of time, I could sense that he was a little nervous.

Come to think of it, my mother used to say that when a man and a woman meet, one of them usually arrives much earlier than the other, and the other asks, “Sorry to keep you waiting, did you wait long?”

“Sorry to keep you waiting, did you wait long?”

“Ugh, that’s gross.”

It seems like I did it wrong again, despite following my mother’s advice.

“Ugh, seriously…who gave you that idea this time?”

“I heard it was the norm when a man and a woman meet.”

He’s saying it as if it’s happened before, so maybe I’ve done something inappropriate in front of Hannes-san quite often.

It’s complicated…people say, “This is the norm,” but the dress code for the occasion changes depending on the subtle nuances and atmosphere of the moment, so I can’t keep up with it.

“Uh, no…it’s a little different.”

“Huh? Oh, I see.”

Why is Hannes-san more flustered than me even though I made the mistake? Did I say something really off…or did I use it in the wrong context?

It seems like it’s a mistake that’s hard to articulate for Hannes-san.

“Well, never mind that for now! Let’s head to the dungeon we’re aiming for!”

“How are we going to get there?”

Come to think of it, I haven’t even asked for the location or the name of the dungeon yet.

Since we agreed to meet at the border of the “Meffy Outsider Duke’s Territory,” it must be even further north on the continent.

“First, I’ll take you to the front line.”

“The front line…?”

What front line is he talking about?

Maybe the other players were having fun doing something like a war without me knowing?

If that’s the case, I’m jealous. I want to join in too.

“Ah, even though you’re one of the top players, you’re not part of the strategy team, right? Even when we were clearing the main scenario and quests or unlocking new areas, you were freely roaming around the rear and threatening us.”

“I was just playing around.”

“Let’s put the interpretation of words aside for now. Anyway, the point is that your range of movement is limited compared to us in the strategy team.”

“I see, I’m still wandering around the ‘Western Continent’ after all.”

It’s like when I first started the game and cleared the underground passage under the sea to get from “Beginning Town” to “Berzenstock City.”

I remember a boss-like half-fish blocking the way.

It means that you cannot go to a new location without clearing certain gimmicks, although it doesn’t necessarily mean that a boss is waiting for you.

“In other words–I’ll guide you and we’ll rush to the front line where the target dungeon is located as quickly as possible.”

“Hmm, that sounds interesting, doesn’t it?”

“So, under the guidance of the current top strategy team member, we will clear the gimmicks that the violent management has prepared without wasting any time, is that right?”

“If that’s the case…I wonder how long it will take us to reach the front line.”

“Just to confirm, can you keep up?”

As I was thinking, “I wonder how fast we’ll arrive,” Hannes-san looked down at me with a provocative and combative expression, as if teasing me.

“Who do you think you’re talking to?”

So, in order to play along with Hannes-san’s awkward concern, I grabbed his collar and pulled him close, looking up at his surprised face from a very close distance as if to tease him.

It’s a little funny to see him, who is bad at caring for others and not good at acting, start to panic over something so trivial.

“Hey, sorry about that! I got it, let go already!”

“Hannes-san is unexpectedly shy, huh?”

“Let’s fight right now!”

“Please guide us quickly.”

“T-This guy…!!”

What is he making a fuss about on his own?

Since there is a height difference between me and Hannes-san, I think I had to pull him close in order to peer into his face.

…Was it a mistake to grab his collar?

“If you don’t want me to grab your collar, then please squat down next time.”

“…I can adjust my gaze to your eye level, so please adjust your distance.”

“…? Distance, you say?”

Distance, distance…even though we’ve been killing each other and aiming for each other’s necks, it’s strange for him to bring it up now.

During battles, the distance inevitably gets closer, and I also remember riding with him on Ponko-san during the second official event.

But well, if it bothers him, there’s nothing I can do…Hannes-san seems to have a strange fixation.

“…I don’t think this guy understands yet.”

“What do you mean?”

“Let’s just go already.”

Since Hannes-san turned away, I can’t ask anything else…so let’s start clearing the unexplored area.

For now, it’s obvious that we’ll be moving a long distance, so let’s have Ponko-san turn into a bike.

Then, all we have to do is follow Hannes-san’s strategy information and move accordingly.

“Hannes-san, please handle me as the head.”

“You’re the one who’s doing whatever you want without instructions…stop that.”

Hannes-san stopped me with a pale face.

It seems that we can’t ride on Ponko-san after all…what a shame.