Saving 80,000 Gold in an Another World for Retirement Chapter 156

156. Search Operation 4

"I look forward to working with you today too" (Mitsuha)

Today is the second phase of the [Goddess believer acquisition strategy], or should I say the second flight?

Anyway, just like the last time, we took off with the same procedure.

I transferred to the rescue fleet's previous position and from there, the plane headed to the estimated position. It took less that 30 minutes to cover the distance that would take 2 days for a sailing ship with this plane.

The maximum speed of a sailing ship is relatively fast, but that is if it continuously receives the wind from the ideal direction. In the case of a complete headwind, the ship would have to sail upwind and proceed in zigzag pattern, so the progression speed in the traveling direction would drop.

So, aside from the temporary maximum speed, the average long-term speed of 5 or 6 knots would be the best.

By the way, the crew of this plane is the same as the last time.

Well, indeed that the experienced personnel are better, so it's decided that they're the fixed crew for this mission.

The crew, unlike me who is just a passenger, obliged to have various pre-flight briefings, preparation, and even post-flight reports and submissions. And perhaps they have desk work outside the flight. Flight isn't their only job after all. Especially for the officers. So, it should have been quite annoying if they do that every day.

Then we quickly found the rescue fleet. Since we're at the high altitude, the engine sound wouldn't be noticed from the surface. … well, it doesn't matter even if they noticed it though. They would think of it as [The heavenly bird that carrying the angel] at most.

Ah. This is bad.

I just realized that I was treated as an [Angel] by the crew of the distressed ship, but in the rescue fleet, I was treated as the goddess itself…

…even if I think back, I didn't give the proper introduction in the rescue fleet, I guess…

Well whatever, it's their own misunderstanding, and my title is [the goddess' envoy].

In case of the angel, I can claim that I was originally a human, or that I'm still an active human being that occasionally asked by the goddess to do errands. If this case becomes the [Goddess], it'd be troublesome in various ways and it'll become fishy sooner or later. Moreover, if they get in touch with the old continent, there would be inconsistencies….

Wait, [Himemiko] is somewhat similar to [Angel], isn't it? I guess it can be managed somehow.

…Alright, to the distressed ship [Eras]!

The rest is just routine works. An easy work of get on the ship, say good things about the situation to raise the morale of the crew, and return.

Then, after finishing work at [Eras], next step is to head to the rescue fleet's flagship.

Transfer!

And this time, while claiming that [I am the goddess' envoy], I corrected the course a little bit and returned to the plane.

Hmm, it does bother me…

No, the thing is, when the last time I transferred from the plane, I felt something was wrong with the scholar's eyes.

It's not like he's trying to observe the effect of the transfer, but rather my body… no, he was like trying to memorize something, like my position or my posture, with his indescribable gaze….

Alright, since it's been confirmed that I can transfer safely into a flying aircraft without any side effects, let's transfer to a place slightly away from the seat.

Transfer!

"……" (Mitsuha)

In front of me, there's the scholar who's holding a stick-shaped object and aiming at [the location around my mouth, if I were sitting in that seat].

And another scholar is waiting behind the seat while holding his hands out….

Naturally, the scholar who's waiting behind the seat noticed me.

The scholar is sweating from his forehead.

Yeah, the air condition is working inside the plane.

And the scholar with a suspicious stick. I understand that he's really focused on his job, but he should at least notice the strange complexion of his colleague in front of him.

Well, it can't be helped, this time I…

Tap! (Patting shoulder SFX)

Tap-tap! (SFX)

"It's important no, don't get in the… way…" (Scholar)

Because his shoulder was patted persistently, the scholar turned around shouting, and his voice shrank, and continues to be silent.

Shiiin~~ (Silence SFX)

Awkward! Super awkward!!

No, it's more awkward for him…

That's not it! Right now I'm angry!!

"…what are you doing?" (Mitsuha)

" "……" " (the scholars)

"What are you doing?" (Mitsuha)

" "…………" " (the 2 scholars)

"What. Are. You. Doing. ?" (Mitsuha)

" "I am sorry!!!" " (the 2 scholars)

The result after interrogating them, apparently, it seems that it was arbitrary decision of these 2, not the order from above. In other words, it was their reckless behavior.

Last time, the tip of the detector that was accidently pushed into my mouth. They were excited to be able to analyze the DNA of a psychic from another world as the managed to collect my saliva, but as a result, nothing came out from the analysis. And they couldn't give up and resorted to [Accidental] again…

"Like hell that was [Accidental]!!!" (Mitsuha)

I'm seriously angry!!

Everyone else in the cabin looked away and avoiding my gaze.

Well, they don't want to have their own name on the list of those who will receive my wrath, so they have no other choice but to act like they have nothing to do with this.

If it goes poorly, it will not end by just getting demotion, when it becomes so…

Or rather, the person who's on board in preparation for unexpected situations! Why are you feigning ignorance by avoiding my gaze!? Aren't you here to prevent this kind of thing!?

"…we're going back!" (Mitsuha)

Actually, the plan was to explore the new continent after this, but let's end it right now for today. I can do that next time.

"When we returned from that world, somehow the number of people is reduced by two…" (Mitsuha)

When I muttered that monologue, there are two people who become pale, but I don't care!

Hmph, do your best to feel the fear!

Oh, the scholar who was holding out both of his hands from behind the seat seemed to have played a role of helping to collect the sample by pretending to help me in case I suddenly rampaged when a stick was thrusted into my mouth.

…Well, I'm will go on a rampage right now!!

In the end, they were reprimanded after returning home, and they were strictly ordered not to board again next time.

No, perhaps they're not a bad guys, but they were just studying hard.

But for me it was a clear hostile act, it's a treachery!

Well, it'll be troublesome to ask another country all over again, and I don't want to switch because the charts and likes, and the know-how are going to be wasted. Besides, it's not like the whole country betrayed me, perhaps it could be even worse with another country.

Yeah, this country is honest. Just put that 2 people away and put up with it.

They don't wish legal charge from me, but they will get their retribution.

I demanded that [I want the two of them not to be involved in anything related to me or research on what I have provided]. And that if there's something like this again next time, I will never ask or offer anything to this country again. Yeah, I declared that clearly.

They might be just giving in to their urge, but if I show a sweet face here, I'm sure that those who aim for the second and third [accidents] will appear, so I can't be tolerant here.

Well, they reap what the sow, it can't be helped.

Well, there were various things, and after giving a few more pointers, the day is finally here, the day where the rescue fleet meet the distressed ship.

Oh, I also explored the new continent a little bit more.

Of course, it's not enough to cover the whole continent, so it's just a major part of the neighborhood, but still a big progress… And eventually I might need to reach out to the surrounding countries of Vanel Kingdom.

Chapter end