My Unique Skill [Gacha] Will Save the World - Episode 140: The Unconventional Siblings

Episode 140: The Unconventional Siblings

“…I lost! This is so frustrating!!”

As the wooden sword that had been pressed against her neck was removed, Kyouka swung her arms up and down. She was voicing her frustration.

“No, you’re just too strong. You’ve only just become a player, right?”

“Still, I lost!”

“Honestly, just by putting up such a good fight, I think Kyouka still won.”

Rindou had gone through many intense battles with Kyousuke and Ayane. He felt that they had faced some pretty tough situations. However, even he was pushed to his limit. Without fully utilizing the skills he had acquired, he couldn’t have beaten Kyouka.

Rather than showing off his older brother authority, he ended up being made to realize just how impressive his little sister was.

“That was amazing!”

Just then, the door opened. And Kenji walked into the training room, clapping.

“Onii-chan, who is this person?”

“The Branch Manager of the Player Association’s Eastern District.”

“Huh, the branch manager? …Eh!! B-B-Branch Manager!?”

“Hahaha! Yeah, that’s how it is!”

Kyouka was surprised to learn that her brother knew the branch manager. It was something she never expected. Kenji laughed at her reaction, and then continued the conversation.

“Sorry for having you fight your Onii-chan right away.”

“No! I’m just happy I could fight with all my strength!”

“You’re satisfied, huh?”

Hearing his sister talk like a battle maniac, Rindou couldn’t help but respond with a comment.

“No, no, as the branch manager, I’m very glad to see such an excellent newcomer emerge!”

“Didn’t you say something similar to me once?”

“Well, that’s because Player Rindou was an exceptional… no, an unconventional newcomer!”

Normally, based on Rindou’s player history, he would still be considered a rookie. Even if someone received excellent skills, it could take almost a year to become proficient. 

However, compared to others, Rindou had achieved so much in just a few months. Considering he had successfully tackled two double gates, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call him a top-tier player. He even surpassed the standard “pro” level.

“…It’s not me, it’s just that my skills are unconventional.”

“Those skills wouldn’t even exist if Player Rindou wasn’t here. So it’s still you who’s unconventional!”

“Onii-chan, you’re amazing!”

“I don’t think I want to hear that from Kyouka, who has double skills herself.”

It might be because of the existence of an unconventional player like Rindou, but Kyouka was also an extraordinary presence in her own right. Double skill users were certainly rare. But it often took months for them to fully master and utilize those skills.

In fact, there were several cases where double skill users were over-flattered by their own abilities. They took on challenging gate clears and ended up being killed by monsters.

However, Kyouka was able to master both ice-type magic and body enhancement skills. She even pushed Rindou to a close match.

Rindou and Kyouka respected each other as siblings. But if viewed from the outside, both were clearly unconventional players in their own rights.

“…Both of you are just amazing…” 

Aoba was the only normal person in the room. She murmured from outside the door.

“Now then, about Player Kyouka’s rank… what do you think, Player Rindou?”

“Me?”

“Player Rindou. After showing your abilities, we set your rank low because you didn’t want to stand out, right? But for Player Kyouka, considering her abilities, a C rank or higher is almost certain.”

Having double skills and already being able to fully utilize them, Kenji recognized Kyouka’s skills. 

In reality, Rindou’s true feelings were that he hoped she would gradually rise through the ranks.

Even with great abilities, it didn’t change the fact that she lacked field experience.

With a high rank, she might be tasked with tackling more difficult gates, those with more stars.

“…I want to catch up to Onii-chan as soon as possible.”

As Rindou was lost in thought, Kyouka spoke up.

“But I don’t want you to go into dangerous places, Kyouka.”

“I felt the same way, you know?”

“Ugh! …When you put it that way…”

Rindou couldn’t say anything more because he knew he had worried Kyouka before.

“…Branch Manager.”

“What is it, Player Kyouka?”

“Please raise my rank to the highest I can achieve with my current abilities!”

“Understood. Then, Player Kyouka will be registered as a B-rank player! And Player Rindou—will be promoted to A-rank!”

“B-rank! Yay!”

“Eh!! I’m being promoted too!?”

In an unexpected turn of events, Kyouka cheered in joy. And Rindou was left in stunned surprise.