Gather Divine Coins and Gacha! - Chapter 96

Seriana, after activating the 'Fairy Eyes,' sits on the sofa with her eyes closed.

She's probably testing it in conjunction with her skill, 'Area Identification.' I imagine that skill is like a map screen in a game, but the scope is on a different level. When I was abducted, she apparently expanded the range to cover the entire capital.

Since I can now use both Akame and the 'Fairy Eyes' together, it feels like I can manage this too. However, using senses that aren't inherently mine for an extended period gives me an indescribable discomfort, like when you squint your eyes.

Even though it's only within visible range, is it really okay?

"Is that okay?"

"She should be narrowing down the range and not pushing herself too hard. She's collapsed a few times in the past, after all."

"Ooh..."

I whispered to Elena out of concern, but is it really okay?

"No, it's not."

She uttered abruptly as soon as she opened her eyes.

Is it not okay?

"I managed to use it in conjunction with my divine protection, but the burden is too heavy. Even if I narrow it down to just the mansion, I still can't move, and besides, I'll receive information on anyone exceptional in terms of magical power or physical ability. I don't need to bother investigating that myself. ...You should keep this."

Well, that makes sense.

As the one who should be protected the most, this girl shouldn't be directly engaging in combat, and it's enough to know if there are enemies around. Ideally, Elena should be the one to hold it, but it looks too horrible... So, it's more useful if I, who often acts alone, have it.

I approached to receive the 'Fairy Eyes,' but for some reason, she seems surprised when she looks at me. Akame is on my head, but that's all. She's not coiling around or anything...

"What's wrong?"

"Seria, move Akame to... Yes, put her on your right hand."

What's that about?

I look at Elena, but she seems just as puzzled, shaking her head.

"Yes."

I don't understand the significance, but I move Akame as instructed.

Seriana, instead of surprise this time, has a look of... how do I describe it? Pity?

She looks at me.

"Your physical abilities are weaker than Akame's."

"...Huh?"

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In my past life, I played soccer from elementary to high school. In college and as a working adult, I played futsal.

It's not like I aimed to go pro or competed in national tournaments or anything. I just enjoyed being active since childhood.

Maybe that's why?

I guess a certain level of athleticism just comes naturally... I never really focused on building muscle or anything like that, especially not during childhood.

Back when I was in the orphanage, sure, but now it's not something I worry about at all. And I never felt the need to.

...Well, no wonder.

I don't lift heavy objects, and I'm always floating anyway, hardly ever walking.

Maybe that's why I didn't realize the lack of other kids my age around until much later.

I'm not really bothered by it.

So, it's fine.

But being weaker than Akame stings a bit.

So, for now, I'm running laps around the perimeter of the mansion to build up my stamina. It's probably about 400 meters per lap.

I aimed to do two laps yesterday, but I ran out of steam halfway through, so today, I'm aiming for a lap and a half.

"Hohoho... Ugh."

I started running smoothly from the entrance, but just as I completed one lap, I was hailed by a security guard standing outside the gate.

"What's up?"

"I received a letter addressed to Miss Seriana. I think it's from one of the adventurers staying at the inn in the adventurer district. Could you pass it on to Miss Seria for me?"

"Sure thing. I'll make sure it gets to her room."

Oh well, I can't run with a letter in hand anyway. I'll call it quits for today.