Rebuild World: Volume 3 Part Two [Complete] by Nahuse

Author:Nahuse
Language: eng
Format: epub

As Shikarabe prepared for the representatives from the Hunter Office to arrive, he ordered the auxiliary non-Druncam hunters to gather up the tankrantula’s remains. He had no intention of putting the tankrantula up on his mantel—he just wanted the pieces collected before the officials got here, ready to hand over in order to expedite the process. Meanwhile, he instructed the hunters who’d put in outstanding effort despite only being auxiliaries, like Akira and Nelgo, to take a well-deserved breather.

The scars the fierce battle had left on the wasteland were still fresh, even as the survivors took some down time, each in their own way.

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Now that he had some free moments, Akira began a late lunch. Laying out on the ground all the varieties of portable rations he’d brought, he spent some time deciding which to eat before finally stuffing his face with a sandwich.

Thanks to how tough the battle had been, he was absolutely starving, so the order to rest couldn’t have come at a better time. He’d picked a ration packed with enough contents to satisfy his appetite; and as he took bite after bite, he found himself unconsciously smiling, mostly because his stomach was now content.

Sitting in front of him, Alpha also looked cheerful as she chowed down on a sandwich of her own. But since Alpha had no need for sustenance, the sandwich in her hands was only a hologram—she was merely emulating the experience of eating together with Akira. Yet something about her sandwich caused Akira to stop chewing and stare.

Hey, why does your sandwich look tastier than mine?

You want a bite? Here, say “Aaah!” Still smiling, Alpha brought her holographic sandwich over to Akira’s mouth.

The bread looked soft and fluffy. The vegetables seemed to be fresh. The meat was covered in a delicious-looking sauce. In short, the sandwich looked absolutely delectable—even with Alpha’s bite marks on it.

Akira scowled. Stop teasing me, okay?

It certainly looked delicious enough to dig into, but in the end the sandwich didn’t actually exist. The visual information sent to his brain caused his mouth to water and his stomach to rumble, but he’d never be able to eat it. In a way, it was torture.

Oh, guess you can’t have any. Sorry about that, Alpha said—with a grin that made it clear she was not one bit sorry. Bringing the sandwich back to her own mouth, she took another big bite as though it really were delicious.

Akira pouted and reluctantly finished the ration in his hand, having to settle for what was actually edible. He’d actually had the same kind of sandwich for breakfast this morning, but now, thanks to Alpha tantalizing him, it seemed far less satisfying. Okay, that settles it! When we get back home, I’m gonna start eating better. I’m gonna buy the most delicious-looking stuff without worrying about the price.

Akira’s declaration made Alpha nod theatrically. Now you’re getting it! It’s important for you to know what luxury feels like. In fact, that’s why I teased you—to get you to realize that on your own.

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