Infinite Gacha - Chapter 271

Excuse me, Mr. Wright.

Thank you, Mae.

The office at the lowest level of "The Abyss.

I was in my office, working on paperwork.

Today's maid of honor was to be May, the head maid.

undefinedWhen she made me a cup of tea, I responded with a smile.

It had been a while since we had spent time alone together.

However, I myself could not afford to enjoy the time alone with Mei for the first time in a long time.

I ponder over the headache ...... "Punishment to be given to Ellie".

Why should Ellie be punished?

Not long ago, she allowed Miki, the Majinkoku Master, to invade "Giant Tower Town," for which she is in charge.

As a result, some information was leaked to the outside world, and Daigo, the self-proclaimed strongest Mythology Class (Mythology Class) "Spirit Twin Swords" of another Majin Nation master, attacked them.

The damage was minor, but Ellie feels responsible for this one incident and is begging to be 'punished herself.

I told her that Ellie was not solely responsible, but she was not convinced and wanted to be punished, saying, "Trust and punishment are the cornerstones of an organization.

With May's encouragement, I promised to punish her at a later date.

(But what in the world kind of punishment should I give Ellie? ......)

To be honest, I still think that Miki's invasion of "Giant Tower Street" was not Ellie's fault, but my own, as I am in charge of everything.

But that doesn't satisfy Ellie.

I understand that it is a necessary act to alleviate her remorse. ......

(If it's too light, it won't make sense, and if it's too heavy, it could have a negative impact on some of Ellie's roles in "The Abyss" and "The Giant Tower." ......)

The punishment must be neither too light nor too heavy, but it was very difficult to find the right balance.

(In fact, it is not only Ellie's responsibility, Suzu is also targeted and frightened, and it does not have a positive effect on Yume and Nazuna either. ...... Should we just get rid of Miki as the interloper who caused the "Giant Tower Town" to make a mess and make a tea?)

Execution is easy because the power of the "SSSR Cursed Collar" weakens you by reducing your level, magic power, physical ability, and limiting the benefits (gifts) you possess. -- but I immediately shook my head.

（I shook my head immediately, "It would be a shame to dispose of the source of information that we had captured. You understand the importance of information as much as I do. ......)

During the "Gathering of Tribes" period, he did not understand the importance of "information" due to his limited amount of knowledge, but thanks to the education of May and her colleagues, he now understands it as much as he would like to.

Although it would cause trouble for Tin, there was no way he could easily dispose of Miki, a source of information that he had obtained at such an early stage.

(After all, the only way is to give Ellie a punishment that is neither too light nor too heavy for her satisfaction. ......)

In the end, we are back to our original conclusion.

Hah ......."

I let out a deep sigh involuntarily.

'...... Mr. Wright, you look tired.'

Because I let out too deep a sigh, May calls out to me.

I answered while pressing my temple with one hand.

Physically, I'm fine, but mentally, I'm a little ......."

......Thinking too much is also poisonous to your body. Why don't you take some time off?"

May advises him to open his mouth, then sits on the couch and pats his own knee.

Understanding her intention, she became aware of the redness in her own cheeks.

At the same time, I remembered what happened about three years ago.

（The night I was betrayed by the members of the "Gathering of Tribes," fell into the lowest level of the "Abyss," and was rescued by May, you fell to your knees as I passed out from physical and mental exhaustion.)

At that time, as I slumbered, I could feel the back of my head being enveloped in a soft, good smell.

However, before I could realize that May had put me on my knees, I remembered the fact that I had been betrayed by the members of the "Gathering of Tribes" and became delirious.

I remember May gently hugging me and calming me down.

Looking back, it is just one of my memories, but it was mentally tough at the time.

The reason I was able to overcome that mental state was not only my desire for revenge against the "Gathering of Tribes" members, but also the fact that Mei was by my side and supported me.

And it was only the two of us, alone with May, that brought the "abyss" to this point.

Looking back now, I have really good memories.

I was nostalgic for the old days and decided to accept May's offer, even though it was a little embarrassing.

Then let's take a break.

Yes, feel free to rest."

The happy tone of his voice, which is different from his usual crisp one, makes me feel embarrassed and my cheeks relax.

I rest my head on May's lap and meditate.

The smell is just as good as it was then, and the softness of her lap, her soothing body heat, and her touch spread over the back of my head.

She also begins to stroke my head lovingly.

She strokes me like a child, but there is no discomfort.

Rather, she stroked me in such a way that I could feel her love for me, which in turn calmed my heart.

Unlike the false members of the "Gathering of Tribes," I have a group of trusted friends by my side that I can walk with.

I don't have to worry about my own head, I can consult with them and make a decision.

I am sure that they will come up with a good idea that I could not come up with on my own.

When I realize this fact, the load on my shoulders lightens a little.

As the weight is lifted, sleepiness gently washes over me.

...... May, go to sleep and wake me up in a little while."

Awe."

May responds lovingly to my instructions.

I am deeply relieved and allow myself to drift off into sleep, listening to her reply.

Like a baby sleeping with its mother, I surrendered my consciousness to the darkness, unprotected.