CH 174

Chapter 174 – The Condition For The Fourth Member

Now that the problem about how we call each other was solved, the topic shifted to about the future. In other words, about how we should act after joining Yoizuki and, specifically, about parties.

“As I will be continuing going solo, we could leave me out of this topic. The problem is Hana.”

Then, Claire responded to my words.

“That’s true. Whether Hana-san’s unique skill could manifest its true value will depend on her party members after all. In addition to that, their level must be close to Hana-san’s and if considering their compatibility with Hana-san then…the candidates are quite limited.”

“Quite limited means there are at least some people who fit those criteria?”

“Yes. They’re in front of Rin-kun right now.”

“…. Ah, so that’s how it is.”

Hearing that, I finally understood.

“…. Me?”

“Fue?”

At the place where I directed my gaze to, were Yui and Rei, who looked bewildered. Come to think of it, Rei has a unique skill, and Yui also has a number of excellent healing-type skills, which made them a perfect match with Hana. But, if there is a problem, then it must be…

“How about their level difference? If their levels are too far apart, it won’t be good for them to form a party, don’t you think so?”

A while ago, Rei said that her level has already exceeded 1,000. Meanwhile, Hana’s level is a little over 500 and Yui’s probably less than that. If their average level is a little higher, then the 500 level difference might be in an acceptable range but… at this point of time, the difference in their level is more than double. Hence, it would be dangerous for them to form a party together.

This is what I thought when I said those remarks, but Rei suddenly shook her head.

“I haven’t told this to Rin but, at that time, our level was raised by the administrator subjugation reward.”

“Seriously?”

“Un. With that, my level right now is level 2,000. Yui and Hana are level 1,500.”

“By the way, our level also has risen by 1,000. But it feels like we were usurping Rin’s achievement, it made me feel a little guilty…”

Hearing the words of Rei and Shinonome-san, Yui and Hana nodded. It seems, just like the dungeon capture reward, the administrator subjugation reward was also given to everyone in the boss room. This is actually a nice miscalculation.

“You don’t have to think that way. Because, I, too, think it is a good thing after all”

“… I see. If Rin-kun says so, then I will stop thinking that it is a heavy burden. More importantly, let’s get back to the topic”

“Yes.”

After nodding, I continued.

“If that’s the case, then it’s certainly better for you three to form a party, but…as expected, I’m still worried.”

“Worried?”

I nodded when I saw Yui tilt her head. In fact, a while ago I also thought that if the level of these three are close, they might make a good party. However, at that time I also thought that there was a missing piece to their party.

“Rei, who is the strongest person in the party as the lead attacker, Hana as the all-rounder and Yui as the support… At first glance, they seem to be a balanced party but, on the contrary, if that balance was destroyed even a little, there is a possibility that their party would collapse at once.”

The only one who doesn’t possess a means for self-defense among the three is Yui. Even though Hana and Rei indeed had a means to protect themselves, it was not suitable for protecting their allies. Still, if Yui’s level is higher, it might still be possible, but the reality is the opposite. That is why, if there is one more person who could cover that, and specialized in defense, their party could be realized but…

“Claire. Is there a tank in the guild that meets the condition?”

“…. It may be difficult to search for a person who is about the same level as the three. At least, I think there isn’t such a person at present.”

“I see.”

Yoizuki is a ‘small numbers-exceptional talent’ type of guild. Therefore, you could say, they weren’t excellent in terms of the number of members. Well, I already expected that, though.

Now that it has become like this, the best way to solve this problem is to bring a tank that fulfills our condition from the outside but…

“There is no way such a convenient person will appear all of a sudden— There is no point in thinking about this now!”

With such a conclusion, today’s discussion was concluded for the time being.