The World Is Overflowing with Monster, I’m Taking a Liking to This Life Chapter 98: Momentary Rest

Going back in ti

Nishino, Shibata, and their crew were at a convenience store nearby the school.

Really, arent you glad that theres still so food left?

Yes, it honestly helps.

Nishino nodded while drinking from a bottle of tea. Although fresh foods such as salads and lunch boxes were spoiled, canned and vacuum-packed goods could be eaten without any problem. Inside the store, his friend was sitting on the floor and eating nonstop.

Although the food wouldnt run away even if they arent consud, it was understandable. After all, they hadnt had their fill for several days. While his group numbered less than 10, it was still quite the work to find enough food to fill their stomach. In particular, Nishino and his friends were high school students that need food to grow. They would feel double the hunger.

Food was scarce at both the school and the ho center, so it was really lucky for them to find so untouched supplies in the convenience store.

(Well then, what now.)

Nishino contemplated about the future while grabbing a bag of potato chips that was limited flavor. Where should he head to? What should he do?

(The place where a lot of people would gather. The closest place from here would be the city hall. Should I go there?) If he was to look for his missing companions, common sense dictated that he should look around places where people gathered. Since they were a group possessing skills, they would be welcod by the other party as well. He didnt plan on becoming close with anyone, but having a cooperative relationship was not bad either.

Except he had one concern.

(If the other side has brainwashing skills like President Igarashi, it would beco troubleso) Currently, Nishino was no longer under the influence of Igarashi Toukas Enchantnt skill. There was a ti limit to her Enchantnt, and unless the skill was cast on a regular basis, the effects would diminish gradually. To avoid this, she had conducted regular etings to cast the skill in secret, but it went down the drains after the monster invasion.

Nishino had regained his original thoughts, at the sa ti realizing that he had been brainwashed by her.

(How foolish of )

It seed like he was too impatient. His separation with his companions must have shaken his heart more than he expected. In this state, he couldnt really laugh at Rikka. Since he had a similar skill, he should have had so doubts about the fact that other people, a high school girl no less, could rally so many people together. There should have been a limit to being careless.

(A tolerance skill or a skill which could nullify the effect of brainwashing skills)

Counterasures against brainwashing. He was very worried about being brainwashed by soone else again. It wasnt just him; he was worried for his friends as well. Once brainwashed, what awaited was the fate of becoming a disposable pawn. He understood this better than anyone else as he had also thrown away other peoples lives at the ho center when the high orc attacked.

(Should we level up independently and set up our own base sowhere?)

Instead of forcibly increasing their number, they could steadily increase their levels. Afterwards, create a base and select people to recruit. Wasnt this a more efficient way to survive in this world?

(This is plausible)

Friends and strangers. Lives to save and lives to discard. The weight of peoples lives were not equal to him. He would make use of anything that could be made use of, and he would save those dear to him even at the risk of his own life. In this world, such values were constantly being put to test.

(The worlds becoming more f*cked up every day.)

One couldnt fight monsters without skills, but the existence of skills makes it necessary for them to be vigilant towards others. When he was cursing in his heart, he felt a gaze directed towards him. Shibata was looking at him with an uneasy face.

Whats wrong, Nishino-san? Youre making a scary expression.

Hm? Oh, sorry about that. I was just thinking about a little sothing.

Thinking about the future?

Oh, theres that, but theres also Rikka and Ono

He tossed so snacks inside his mouth. The seasoning was so strong that his tongues beca spicy. He didnt like it much, but he wasnt in a situation where he could be luxurious. He rinsed his mouth with tea.

Hope everyones doing fine.

Theyre alive. They must be.

At least Rikka and Ono would be, he told himself. Regarding these two, Nishino had no doubt that they were alive. Rikka was the strongest within their group, and while Ono wasnt anyone strong, there was nothing to complain about when it ca to his surviving skills.

(Well, Im slightly worried about the rest of them though.)

Now, its about ti we move.

Having said that, he was about to stand up when,

You received a mail.

He heard a voice within his head.

Wha-?

Mail? Where did that sound co from? Falling into a panic, Nishino looked around.

Sothing wrong?

No

Certain conditions have been t.

It is now possible to acquire the skill Mail.

There is currently one unread mail.

There they were again. Voices were heard inside him.

This

He quickly checked his status screen. Then, the screen changed to accommodate the mail function. While watching the changes, Nishino checked all the items listed. Shibata was staring at him like he was worried, but it wasnt the ti for him to care about such trivial matters. Eventually, he found sothing that was indicated as Unread, so he clicked on it.

(Sender, Aisaka Rikka? Rikka RIKKA!?)

His expression changed upon seeing Rikkas na.

(Is it really her, or is it soone else?)

He imdiately began to read the text.

Hey, Nisshi. Are you alive? Its Rikka! (o ^ ^ o)

Im sorry to mail you suddenly. Are you surprised? (