An Idol Daughter's Group Chat

Before the quest (2)

-Rimuru Tempest's POV-

Windy...

Within the forest, the night air was cool, and the blue light from my new smartphone illuminated my face. However, in the midst of that chilly ambiance, I couldn't help but wonder about the perplexing situation unfolding before me.

[Ex-Veteran (Admin): What if I told you that Shion might die in the future?]

What the hell is this...?

His current dialogue might be nothing more than a bluff, yet the further he speaks—

[Ex-Veteran: I have all the info you need.]

—the more focused his points become.

Originally, this smartphone wasn't meant to be in this world. Despite investigating it with Great Sage, her response was:

«Answer: The accumulation of the "time" element's power within it is beyond measure. It continues incessantly, leading to an infinite understanding of time. Furthermore, traces of Magic Resistance effects are also discernible—»

That's too complex! Make it simple!

«Answer: Similar components can be found inside the object and <Anti-magic mask>.»

The Great Sage functions as an analytical, semi-automatic passive skill. When I was first reincarnated, I didn't fully grasp it, but she explained that after her adaptation, she gained the ability to communicate using the voice of the world.

She has transformed into a sort of aide, assisting me with various tasks and matters.

And...

[Ex-Veteran: the price would be one Great Sage, by the way~]

The individual in charge of the group expressed the following viewpoint.

However, he clarified that we're "sharing skills" rather than trading them. This implies that sharing Great Sage wouldn't necessarily result in me losing it entirely.

Other worlds, you say? Given my circumstances, it's not too difficult to imagine... But what if there's still that possibility of the other side not telling the truth... What's my next move going to be?

«Answer: Cannot comprehend.»

Even Daikenja-sensei can't provide me with an answer to that, so congratulations.

*Ding*

[Ex-Veteran (Admin): How about this instead... I'll provide you with all the info in advance, and then you can determine if it's a worthy exchange for Great Sage.]

[Copy Ninja: Wow, did I not receive that level of service?]

[Ex-Veteran (Admin): This demonstrates the extent of my appreciation for Great Sage. You're paranoid, Kakashi, and I find myself compelled to employ skills to showcase the reliability of my information. After all, I granted everyone Universal Affinity, didn't I?]

[Copy Ninja: That sounds reasonable. If you had only sent me the information and nothing more, I might have considered you a fraud.]

Now then... What would my next action be?

«Solution: The proposal from the individual known as Ex-Veteran is favorable.»

...Well, I suppose there's no harm in this, though... The copy ninja goes by Kakashi? What a familiar name... or maybe they're all just assigning each other nicknames?

*Ding*

[Good Slime: Alright, show me the whole thing.]

[Ex-Veteran (Admin): Great. Kindly wait for a moment; I'll be anticipating Great Sage's Skill core afterward.]