[Quest Complete]
[All stats +1]
A night had passed since Soma explored for the first time what a dungeon is. Now Soma was welcoming a new day after finishing his daily quest and freshening up his body.
Wearing only short pants and a sleeveless shirt. He sat on top of the hard surface of the wooden chair in the dining room while looking at his phone.
".. What should I buy?".
On the display, there are a lot of variations of a sleeping bag, which he needs for the expedition to the gate where the lightning Magic was.
Last night, after freeing himself from Hisako's sermon. While lazing himself on the bed waiting for the time that will call him to bed. He is doing some research about how he can go there and what kind of tools and equipment he needs to bring.
Because the gate that Soma will go to is a type of trial gate where it has an uncertain period of time to clear it. So he prepares something, in case it will need a couple of days to clear the trial.
There is also a definite reason for this. The mob who stumbled upon this gate had to survive inside the dungeon for about a month's worth of time. Soma didn't know the actual truth though, So he would rather prepare something than regretting it later.
Looking at some catalog that provides some tools for camping. He also does some research in the reality he lives in now, searching for some people who are willing to share their experience, who accidentally enter the trial gate and succeed in clearing it and get the reward they deserve. He found some articles about it but eventually, all of them were from overseas. Not many people in Japan had luck enough to stumble upon it.
As he read the article in the English language. He found that a lot of them are probably just some lip service for them to grab a few fame. All the stuff they shared through writing was actually just some gibberish with a lot of exaggeration within it.
However, Soma stumbled upon an article that piqued his interest the moment it entered his sight. It was called "The Angel Miracle: Saint Talent Appeared in America". It was an article from one year ago in America. There is a trial gate that accidentally swallows a young girl who will eventually clear it and be recognized as the Saint because of her rare and amazing ability.
Soma already knew who the girls were. Because she was included in one of the harem of the protagonist.
"Let's go with this, this, and this one..".
After buying the equipment he needs to bring on his journey. Soma stood up from the chair before going to his bedroom to change his clothes for the outing. He was simply wearing a plain blue t-shirt covered up by a black hoodie and dark blue jeans for the lower part.
Inside the simple room without any accessories inside. On top of a learning desk, there is a single piece of paper scribbled with ink. It was a list of what preparation he needed to bring to the gate site. Fnished with the change he didn't forget the list of food he had already written, folded it before tucked it inside his pocket.
Opening up the door of the house, he is welcomed by the warm sun rays that give color to the world, accompanied by the cool air that pinches his skin because of the still cold season.
Soma locked the door of his house before he stepped outside walking leisurely while submerging in his thoughts.
It's been four and a half days since he arrived in this world. The bastard author who sent him here didn't give him any much leeway for him to get some rest. He kept shutting his mouth and didn't leak any change in the story whatsoever. Thanks to his enhanced brain and resilience. Soma could put off some of the tragedy that transpired in a couple of days he arrived here.
Soma has to do this all on his own. Even if it will change the outcome of the story. He had been reading all those years. He didn't give it much thought about that. In the first place, he already swore to do whatever he wanted even if it would hinder the protagonist's growth.
Arriving at the nearby station. He is standing behind the yellow line waiting for the train he needs to ride. The station was devoid of many people. Because the rush hour has passed, there are only a few people and probably a couple that will be enjoying their dates, while waiting for the train. A ringing sound of the bell and the announcement that informs the passenger that the train will be arriving soon echoed in the surrounding area.
From his right side, the silhouette of a steel horse began to show its majestic appearance while slowing its speed then stopped right in front of him. The door slid to the side making way for Soma to come in. He began to put his feet inside before searching the place for him to sit.
However, his eyes were drawn to a single figure that stood proud in the empty wagons. She is a beautiful girl with a tomboyish appearance. Wearing a hat but it couldn't hide her silky red hair that was straight down. On her upper part, she wears a blue jacket and a simple mini-white shirt inside showing her navel and toned abs. For her lower part, she was wearing blue short pants showing her bare legs and branded sneakers, tinkling her phone giving the aura of not wanting to be disturbed.
Soma hesitated at first, should he give Hina some words because he is always in her parents' care? But against it for they are still not comfortable with each other. So he just sat down on the soft mat in the corner while looking at his phone, pretending to not know her presence.
Time flies as the announcer begins to inform the next station stop, then Soma stands up from his seat and approaches one of the doors that will lead him to the place he wants to visit.
"..The door will open..".
With the word from the announcer as the cue. The door slid to the side and Soma stepped down from the train, but the surprised voice entered his ear and he also began to react to the voice.
"..Geh?".
"..Eh?".
The two of them stood still as if time had stopped between them. Hina, who noticed his presence, accidentally let her mouth slip and let Soma hear her outburst.
No one opened their mouth as they stood there staring at each other. The air turned heavy all of a sudden, as Soma began to see Hina's brow knitted together. He smiled wryly while scratching his cheeks and opened his mouth.
"It's been a while".
"..Tch".
Hina clicked her tongue in displeasure before turning her back and walking away from the place. Leaving the awkward Soma behind.
"Ahaha,, She hates me so much".
A dry laugh escaped his mouth as he also began to move his legs to bring him to a place where he needed to visit.
"Well, let's do our business first. Where should I go first?".
He took the paper from his pocket, observing the list he wrote before nodding his head, to go to a groceries store first.
"Let's buy some snacks and ingredients first".
With a renewed vigor he began his first massive purchase. That eventually will turn into a Chaotic day later.