BXBX NOVEL Chapter 414.2: VIP
It is like I am in a nightmare. The message arrived on my terminal device. The moment I saw the sender, I thought my breath would stop. Even if heaven and earth turned upside down, it would normally be impossible for a Royalty to contact a Class 2 citizen.
At first, I thought I would be blamed for asking Cry to take out an enhancement accessory.
I knew that it was something impossible to get when I asked Cry to take out an enhancement accessory. My other friends didn’t realize it, but even if he is a nobleman, Cry is the Royal Guard of another member of the Royal Family, so the chances of him succeeding in ordering the enhancement accessory that is part of Nora-ojou’s research are almost zero. The fact that his request was approved proved that something was wrong.
After this, Cry applied for enhancement accessories for all my friends without anyone asking, something that would never be approved, even if Cry was a noble directly under Nora-ojou. If it were allowed to go through, everyone living in Nora-ojou’s area would have asked someone of a higher class to apply, which could lead to the technology being leaked.
However, the message from Nora-ojou was not one of condemnation. Quite the opposite.
『Show him around the area and demonstrate Nora Code’s power. This man is important, so take the utmost care to build a good relationship with him. We will cooperate with you. If all goes well, I promise you a rise in rank.』 (Nora)
To think Cry made Nora-ojou, who has even declared her hostility towards Angus-ouji, who is gaining great influence throughout Code, say that I have to take the utmost care to build a good relationship with him, who in the world is Cry. Leaving aside his overall rating, judging from his actions so far, he doesn’t seem like that great of a man at all――.
Up until now, I have been casually approaching him, but after receiving a message from Nora-ojou, I am not sure how to approach him. Without realizing that I am in the middle of a battlefield after suddenly receiving a direct message from the Royal Family, Cry turns to me and says.“After that………… You wanted supplements, right? How many do you want? Since they are supplements, do you have to take them every day?” (Cry)
“N-No…… That’s――
The supplement, which increases physical ability just by drinking it, is one of the most important items in Nora-ojou’s research. It requires to be a Class 6 to apply, so it is essentially something that can only be obtained by joining the Knight Order.
In the first place, I never said that I wanted it. I just said that it would be impossible for us to get it because we weren’t noble!
I am sure Nora-ojou is watching us even now, so she must know that I have asked Cry for something that only the upper classes can get. Although I have been told not to worsen their relationship, I would rather avoid doing anything that would worsen Nora-ojou’s impression of me any further.
However, before I can stop him, it seems Cry has found the menu in question.
“Umm, muscle strengthening agents, stamina strengthening agents…… I think I found it. Wow…… There is a huge variety of it………… Well, I guess I will just have to take them all. In the cart you go.” (Cry)
“!? Onii-chan, what do you mean to take them all――.” (Lulu)
“And select.” (Cry)
Those clearly thoughtless words cause Lulu and the rest of my friends, who have been excited about the accessories, to become noisy.
I had a vague suspicion when he ordered enhancement accessories for everyone without any hesitation earlier, but does this person really think that this city can produce an unlimited amount of items?
Even Code cannot create something from nothing. Everything in this city is generated using finite resources. Aside from everyday items such as food, special items are created by consuming a high quantity of resources. No matter how much authority you have, you can be punished if you use them wastefully.
And supplements are definitely one of those special items. After all, they are something only nobles are allowed to apply for.
I didn’t plan for it to go like this, Nora-sama! Please stop him!
My desperate prayers are in vain and the floor in front of Cry opens up. Lulu and the others quickly move away from Cry. I feel a strong sense of dizziness at the size of the box that appears. It is large enough to fit all five of my friends inside. I have never actually seen a physical ability enhancing supplement, but it shouldn’t be this big. So if such a big box appears, it means…
“Cry-san, ho-how many, did you order!?” (Zaza)
“Eh……? I got all types of supplements listed for everyone.” (Cry)
All types…… For everyone?
Unfortunately, I do not know how many types of supplements there are. It is because a Class 2 does not even have the right to know the types there are. I heard rumors that there were different supplements for different strengthening purposes, but apparently, it seems like the rumors are true. �
And he ordered all of them? This person didn’t even ask us what we needed and ordered all of them without any hesitation? Even members of the Knight Order wouldn’t have this many supplements.
Suddenly, a virtual terminal appears in front of my eyes, displaying a message from Nora-ojou. The message only says one thing.
『Complete your orders at all costs.』 (Nora)
The message conveys an intimidating feeling. Cry takes out a bottle from the box in front of me who is trembling. Then he scrutinizes the bottle――The results of the great Nora-ojou’s research, then he frowns openly, looks at me, and says something unbelievable.
“Zaza, how should I put it, this seems to be――Poisonous. My danger-detecting Relic is reacting to it. Was it Nora-san who made it? I will complain to her later…” (Cry)
『Tell him that it’s because that bastard is too weak. That a certain level of physical prowess is essential to withstand my enhancement drugs. Don’t mess with me, tell him what does he thinks the results of my research are!』 (Nora)
What on earth are you asking me to do? Rather, Nora-sama, you are the one who told me to build a good relation
Lulu and the others are cautiously checking the supplements that have just been delivered. These supplements and accessories will undoubtedly be a great help to us to become knights. Nora-ojou is known for her strict personality, so even the children of nobles should not be able to use such items freely. Maybe we will be the youngest people to become a knight. No, even without that――If we can just carry out Nora-ojou’s direct orders, we would be positively remembered.
I clench my hands tightly and resolve myself. Thinking of a way to please both Nora-ojou and Cry, I speak loudly.
“Tha-That’s right, Cry-san. Tomorrow――Why don’t we go visit Nora-sama’s research lab? We might even get to meet Nora-sama’s enhanced Knight Order――” (Zaza)
“!? Eh? There’s no way we can get inside Nora-sama’s research lab-no. What are you talking about-no?” (Lulu)
Lulu lets out a surprised voice at what I say. That is true. Unlike the arena, which is open to the public, Nora-ojou’s research lab is top secret, and not only outsiders but even citizens who have been living in Nora-ojou’s area since birth cannot enter. That is also why the laboratory wasn’t included in the tour around the city today.
However, Cry is receiving special treatment that is beyond what is considered normal. I cautiously check the virtual terminal (Which, needless to say, is something I cannot normally call up), and sure enough, Nora’s reply is 『I’ll allow it』.
This is a blessing in disguise. There isn’t a single citizen in this area who isn’t interested in Nora-sama’s research lab. Considering that we might be able to meet the enhanced Knight Order we admired, this is a blessing that I would have never imagined yesterday.
Surely, if he could see Nora-sama’s research with his own eyes, even this carefree Cry-san would be impressed――It would also raise our impression and us rising in Class wouldn’t be a pipe dream. We would also get a tour of the research lab, so it would be like killing two birds with one stone.
When Cry hears my incredible suggestion, which is normally impossible, he blinks his eyes and simply says.
“No, I am not interested in the research lab so I am okay. Anyway, I would like to go see another area tomorrow. Can you show me around there too, Zaza?” (Cry)
Thanks for reading! Oops didn’t have time to post the chapter yesterday, but here it is. And a huge thank you to LLL and Dan Nguyen for the Ko-fi! I’ll post an extra chapter next Sunday and will try to clear my extra chapter tab whenever I can.
Cry just casually ignored Nora’s most prided research, not worth his time. Who cares about a research lab. Cry got more important stuff to do (Go to a sweet shop) XD.
Sad FF7 didn’t get the GOTY（TTーTT） But this year was a good Game Awards with a lot of good trailers!
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