My Unique Skill [Gacha] Will Save the World - Episode 72: The Star-6 Gate

Episode 72: The Star-6 Gate

“…A star-6 gate in a place like this?” 

Rindou muttered this. He was staring at a large, old, dilapidated house. 

“It seems so.” 

“Why did it appear in a place like this?” 

“It’s said that the location where the gate appears is random. So if you ask why, the only answer would probably be that it’s the gate’s whimsy.” 

Although it wasn’t a question seeking an answer, Ayane replied seriously to Rindou’s query. 

“This is still a better case. In the past, there have been cases where it appeared right in the middle of someone’s house.” 

“So that means this place is abandoned?” 

“That’s right.” 

“It’s fortunate that no one was harmed, isn’t it?” 

Perhaps because Kyousuke and Ayane had conquered many gates before, they proceeded with the conversation without any particular doubts. 

“First, we’ll enter the gate once and see if we can conquer it as is. And if special preparation is needed, we’ll immediately withdraw to prepare. Does that work?” 

“I have no objections.” 

“That works for me too.” 

“Got it. …Ah, I’ve been kind of taking the lead here. But Rindou-kun, you’re the leader of this party, right?” 

Kyousuke had naturally taken charge. He spoke apologetically. Hearing this, Rindou’s face displayed a look of surprise. 

“…Huh? W-Why me?” 

“Well, we gathered here around you, Rindou-kun, didn’t we?” 

“Yes, I also thought Rindou-san was the leader.” 

“No, no! I’m the lowly rookie here! How could someone like me lead a veteran C-Rank and a superior A-Rank!?” 

“”………..Skill?”” 

“Then it should obviously be Ayane as the leader!” 

Rindou vehemently objected. It was as if to say it was impossible. But Kyousuke and Ayane naturally referred to him as the leader. 

“You guys are out of your minds.” 

“Then, for now, as a provisional leader. Rindou-kun, we’ll count on you.” 

“That sounds good!” 

“Even if it’s provisional, why me? It should be Kyousuke or Ayane!” 

Rindou argued that in terms of rank, ability, and player history, both were clearly superior. 

“It’s not about rank, ability, or how long you’ve been a player, Rindou-kun.” 

“That’s right! We gathered because of Rindou-san, so it has to be Rindou-san leading us!” 

“Isn’t that pushing it? ………Well, if you two are okay with it, it’s only provisional!” 

Emphasizing the provisional nature of the role, Rindou reluctantly accepted being the leader. 

However, he had firmly decided in his mind that he would never accept the position formally. 

“Then, leader, please give us a rousing speech.” 

“…Kyousuke, aren’t you enjoying this?” 

“Not at all. Come on, we’re in a hurry, right?” 

Rindou shot Kyousuke a sharp glare. But when Kyousuke reminded him that they were in a hurry, he straightened his expression. 

“…Right. Let’s go.” 

“Yeah.” 

“Yes!” 

With Rindou at the front, the three opened the star-6 gate and stepped inside. 

“…What is this place?” 

The sight that greeted them was a room surrounded by stone walls. 

“No way, is this perhaps…?” 

“…No, there’s no mistaking this structure.” 

“What, do you two know what kind of otherworld this is?” 

Rindou saw Ayane and Kyousuke’s reactions and asked. 

“This is probably the Colosseum.” 

“The Colosseum?” 

“Colosseums are all built the same way.” 

“This stone room is part of that?” 

Rindou lightly knocked on the stone wall. A heavy sound echoed, indicating it wouldn’t be easily broken. 

“The only exit is that one iron door.” 

In the stone room, there was a single iron door. 

“If you go through there, a straight path continues. And beyond that is the Colosseum arena.” 

“That’s where you’ll face the representative from the other world.” 

“Is it one-on-one?” 

“This time, it’ll be three-on-three. If you enter the door alone, it’s one-on-one; if you’re in a group, the match format changes to match the number of people.” 

Rindou was worried they might be forced into a one-on-one battle even as a group. He was relieved to hear otherwise. 

“Changing the format to match the number of people makes sense. But how do we conquer it? Don’t tell me we just have to win one match, right?” 

This was a star-6 gate. 

Rindou didn’t believe it would end with just one match; he predicted they would have to endure multiple battles in succession. 

“The method of clearing depends on the gate.”

“Most likely, a guide will come shortly to provide an explanation—”  

——Click.  

As Ayane spoke, the lock on the iron door suddenly disengaged.  

——Creeeeak.

With a grating sound that grated on their ears, the iron door slowly opened. From outside, a slender man in a suit and silk hat appeared.  

“Welcome, and thank you for coming. The condition for victory today is simply this—win five matches. That is all.”  

Hearing “five matches”, Rindou and the others exchanged glances. But the guide’s words did not end there.  

“Furthermore, the matches will proceed consecutively without any breaks. So please be careful.”  

After saying this, the guide plastered an eerie smile across his face.