A Bottom-Tier Adventurer Devoted to Supporting Their Idol Activities: Every Time, They Offer Rare Materials and Stir Up the Elites - Episode 1: The Gift Unboxing Ceremony

Episode 1: The Gift Unboxing Ceremony

At the headquarters of the White Orchid Magic Corps in the royal capital of the Linde Kingdom, many gifts were being sent today as well from all over the kingdom. A literal mountain of presents had formed on the table in the office.

Two staff members sighed. They checked the recipient names written on the packages and sorted them into boxes.

“There really are a lot of gifts for Captain Paola.”

“Vice-Captain Curry’s not losing either.”

The largest box belonged to Captain Paola. It was big enough to easily fit a full-grown adult. And it was overflowing with presents.

Next was the box for Vice-Captain Curry. That one too was a similarly sized box. It was filled with gifts.

There were thirty boxes in total. That matched the number of members in the White Orchid Magic Corps.

“Finally finished. There’s always a flood of gifts after a subjugation stream. It’s exhausting.”

“Sure is. Well, you could say it’s because of this that the members keep doing their best.”

“No doubt about that. Alright, let’s carry them to the dorm. If we don’t hurry, the gift unboxing stream will start.”

“Got it!”

The two of them picked up the boxes labeled with each member’s name and carried them to the dormitory cafeteria attached to the headquarters.

“Oh no, only thirty minutes left! Hurry up!”

“Roger that!!”

Soon, the gift unboxing stream was about to begin.

#

The cheapest lodging in the capital, known for its worst conditions, was the flophouse called “Snake’s Nest.”

Snakes like tight, damp, and poorly-lit places. In that image, my regular inn had a sign saying “Snake’s Nest.”

I think the name is a bit self-deprecating. But it really hits the mark.

The room I’d rented on a yearly basis was barely wide or deep enough for one person to lie down. Of course, there was no such thing as a window. And it was always humid inside. Truly a “snake’s nest.”

In that cramped room, I was holed up. I was staring intently at a magical device called a tablet.

The tablet was a rectangular device about the size of two palms. Which displayed video and produced sound using streaming magic.

My hands holding the tablet were sweaty. Partly due to the humidity, but mainly because I was nervous.

It was about time for the stream I was looking forward to…

『Citizens of the Kingdom! Thank you as always! Now let’s begin the White Orchid Magic Corps’ gift unboxing stream!』

A female mage in a robe appeared on the tablet screen. It was Captain Paola. Her golden hair swayed as she looked at the viewers with emerald eyes.

“Alright. It’s started…”

I let out a big exhale, took a deep, long breath, and calmed myself. The real part hasn’t come yet. My favorite will appear much later. In fact, at the very end.

『Then first up is me, Captain Paola, with my gift unboxing!』

A box labeled “Paola” was shown. It was a mountain of ribbon-covered packages. Honestly, I didn’t care.

“Just hurry up and finish already. Captain Paola’s gift unboxing is so long. So boring.”

I couldn’t help but complain.

I bounced my knee while watching the slow progression of the gift unboxing. The viewers had sent all kinds of gifts.

Odd-colored magic stones, trendy trinkets from the capital’s popular shops, tickets to hit theater shows that are hard to get.

“There’s nothing special about any of these gifts. Do those people really care about their favorite?”

Because it took so long, I even ended up dissing the viewers’ gifts. I caught myself and calmed down a bit.

The viewers who sent the gifts weren’t at fault. They were just expressing their support with items.

Finally, Captain Paola’s gift unboxing ceremony ended.

『Next up is me. It’s Vice-Captain Curry’s gift unboxing.』

“Hurry up and end already~”

I muttered complaints toward the tall female mage on screen.

Vice-Captain Curry had the second-largest fanbase after the captain. She was what you’d call the “sexy” type, whereas Captain Paola was the elegant beauty type.

She always wore revealing clothes that emphasized her large bust. A disgraceful woman.

But compared to my favorite, she’s nothing.

Tall and busty women are a dime a dozen.

I’m not saying that’s bad. It’s good. Tall and busty is good. But it’s not the best. You get what I’m saying, right?

While I mumbled to myself, the unboxing progressed.

And finally, the moment arrived.

『Last up is the newest member who just joined the other day, newbie Ellel-chan’s gift unboxing!』

The moment Captain Paola said Ellel-chan’s name, my heart started pounding wildly. And my bl00d surged throughout my body.

“Yesssssss!! She’s hereeeee!!”

My voice echoed not only in my tiny “snake’s nest” room, but throughout the whole inn.

“Hey! Roger! Shut up!”

The adventurer in the room next door banged on the wall and called my name.

I ignored him and focused on the tablet.

On screen was a girl who still looked very young. Her name was Ellel. She was my favorite.

Ellel-chan had just turned fifteen. Her light blue hair was cut short, giving her a fresh look.

Maybe she wasn’t used to streaming yet, as her pale skin had a slight blush. And she looked shy.

But! But still!

Her chest was more assertive than anyone else’s in the White Orchid Magic Corps.

To put it bluntly: ultra-huge b00bs.

And Ellel-chan was short.

In other words—short, busty, and baby-faced! The best combo!!

While I was getting hyped alone, the video switched to a shot of the gift box prepared for Ellel-chan.

Inside, there was only one package.

In other words, the gift I sent.

Since Ellel-chan had just joined, she didn’t have many fans.

On the tablet, Ellel-chan awkwardly smiled and picked up the only gift.

She looked at the back of the box to check the sender’s name. She then looked at the camera and opened her mouth.

『To the passing-by adventurer, thank you very much. I’ll open it now.』

“Uwoooooooh!! She said my nameeeeeeee!!”

*Bang!* The wall was punched again.

“Roger! I said shut up already!!”

I ignored it and kept watching the tablet. I couldn’t miss a single movement of Ellel-chan. I had no time to care about my neighbors.

Finally, Ellel-chan unwrapped the package.

『This is a comb! Thank you, passing-by adventurer!』

Ellel-chan looked happy as she held the sparkling white comb.

Captain Paola came over and looked at the comb. She spoke up.

『What’s this comb made of? A type of boar horn maybe?』

Vice-Captain Curry also approached and tilted her head.

『Doesn’t look like boar horn to me.』

『Then what is it?』

『Hmm, I’m not sure, but…』

The captain and vice-captain puzzled over the comb in Ellel-chan’s hand.

“That comb’s carved from a White Dragon’s claw, y’know~ Took me forever to take it down~”

『Anyway, thank you! Passing-by adventurer!』

Ellel-chan held the White Dragon comb in both hands and brought it in front of her chest.

“The comb… is resting… on her cheeeestttttt……!!!”

At that moment, everything in front of my eyes turned white.

Apparently, I… got too excited… and passed out…

#

“…Roge…”

“Hey… Roger…”

“Hey! Roger! Are you alive!?”

A rough voice came from outside the room. When I opened my eyes, I saw a familiar ceiling.

Lifting my head slightly, I noticed the tablet lying on my stomach.

Apparently, while watching Ellel-chan’s gift unboxing ceremony, I’d passed out from joy.

I staggered up and opened the thin door. Standing in front of me was a scary-looking, bald middle-aged man.

“Old Man Snake. Morning.”

“‘Morning,’ my ass! After you screamed yesterday, you suddenly went silent. And we didn’t hear a peep from you! Your neighbor reported it!”

It was Snake-san, the owner of the Snake’s Nest. He was jabbing a finger at me as he yelled. That was his habit.

“Sorry. Guess I passed out from joy.”

“What the hell… is ‘passing out from joy’…”

Snake-san stepped back and looked at me like I was something grotesque.

Even though we’ve known each other for three years, this is how he treats me.

“Well, if you’re alive, that’s all I needed. But seriously, try to keep it down, okay?”

“I’ll be careful (not really).”

The good thing about the Snake’s Nest is that no matter how noisy you are, as long as you pay the rent, you won’t be kicked out.

“Seriously…”

As soon as I heard that, my stomach growled—like it was trying to stop Snake-san from leaving.

“Any breakfast left?”

“You kidding me…? It’s almost noon. Of course there’s none.”

“Guess I’ll hit up a food stall then~”

“You’re an adventurer, aren’t you? Go to the guild and take a request after you eat. Aren’t you ashamed to still be F-rank after three years?”

Snake-san gave me a look of disgust.

“Not at all! I’m not aiming to be a top adventurer! Supporting my favorite is more important!”

“Unbelievable…”

Snake-san left. All that remained was the feeling of hunger.

I returned to my room, picked up my dagger and backpack, and left the Snake’s Nest.

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This isn’t dirty content this time, but the protagonist is definitely unhinged.

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