Magistellus Bad Trip, Vol. 2 by Kazuma Kamachi and Mahaya

Author:Kazuma Kamachi and Mahaya
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Yen On

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The mint-green coupe’s engine roared as it raced along the coastline. A digital display on the wall of a peculiar cube-shaped building showed that it was past six PM. Kaname tapped his index finger on the edge of the steering wheel.

“It’s good to be back behind this wheel…”

“Hmm?”

“That semitruck and mobile crane were way too big. The steering wheel was so large, it hurt my arms, the seats were too high, and the vehicle was too long. I was stressed out the whole time. This car’s the best for me; it’s what I’m used to.”

“Right? I am glad you agree!! …H-hmph! Of course, it is only natural you should think that way, My Lord. Don’t think I care one bit! Hmph!!”

Tselika folded her arms in the passenger seat, her forked tail swinging to and fro.

The Tap TV headquarters, the streaming network in charge of the Platinum Billion Quiz, was a very pretentious-looking building in the financial district. The place was filled with the eclectic mix of vehicles unique to the entertainment industry—semitrailers and minibuses for carrying around equipment and hired cars and taxis for ferrying people around. The thought that anyone in the crowd could be a famous celebrity was yet another pleasure you couldn’t experience outside the game.

Indeed, there were many Dealers who had hidden their true identities, so there was always the chance that someone you met in the game could turn out to be the ruler of a nation.

Kaname was currently chatting with the girl riding the bright-red bike alongside him.

Midori: Full gas tank, new tires… There’s nothing wrong with the bike, but I feel nervous. It feels heavier than usual.

Kaname: The effect is probably worse for a bike, but you’re going to have to bear with it. Once we start this thing, there’s not going to be any breaks.

Midori: I can’t imagine sitting in one place for three hours, though.

Kaname: Just think of it like a movie. A long one. With that engine, you could drive across Japan in that time, as long as you didn’t hit any traffic. You’d definitely get caught for speeding if you tried it in the real world, though.

Games were the place to do things that would be impossible in real life. Looking around now, however, these people seemed to have a different goal. Perhaps they were seeking to re-create something real that was otherwise out of reach. To them, the entertainment industry itself was like a fantasy world, rich in adventure.

Midori: Minibuses and chauffeurs… But everyone has their own vehicles and Magistelli in this game. Why would they let complete strangers drive them around? Aren’t they scared?

Kaname: They enjoy the inconvenience. It’s a status symbol. Kind of like carrying around a tiny handbag too small to even hold your lunch box.

What Kaname and Midori had set their sights on was not the broadcaster itself. After all, these were the headquarters of an AI company. Even if they’d brought a squad of tanks, they’d stand no chance against their PMC mercenaries.

Kaname and Midori drove on, passing the Tap TV headquarters and continuing along a coastal road.

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