Souma-kun looked at everyone and bowed in apology.
Though he expressed his selfish opinion in this regard, no one cursed at him seeing he was truly sincere with his apology.
「Please allow Sakura to escape from this dungeon. Instead, I'll bet my life to protect you all.」
I wonder what would happen if at this point I were to say that Souma-kun was the 3rd person.
I kinda wanted to say it, but I had to endure it since I might be killed for real if I spout such joke at this kind of time.
「There, there, since Souma-kun's going as far as saying that, it should be fine, right?」
Since the biggest troublemaker, Totem Pole Trio forgave him, no one particularly complained about this.
「I feel at ease since Souma is left behind. I have no opposition in this regard.」
「Kotori agrees with this.」
Even the members of Souma's harem voiced their agreement one after another.
Uhm, I guess this situation is also convenient for them since their strongest rival, Sakura-chan will be gone with this.
「What are you grinning about, Momokawa?」
「Well, I just feel happy that everyone is agreeing to my suggestion.」
That's just how delightful this situation is, Randou-san. There was no way I wouldn't feel elated when everyone was agreeing with me.
「Then, since Sakura filled the second slot… Who is the last person?」
「Wa-Wait a second, I'm like the worst possible choice ri~ght!?」
Woops, the last chosen one got backstabbed by Ueda and Nakai immediately. What a good friend they are!
「Oi, it's Shimokawa you know?」
「Are you sure that this guy is the right choice?」
Even JuryMary were complaining about this.
「I rather have Momokawa-kun go than Shimokawa…」
Himeno dealt the coup de grace while glaring hatefully at me. Well, I worked her to the bone in the workshop after all.
Shimokawa's popularity was as low as ever.
「There, there, calm down everyone. I understand your worries.」
「Of course, they will complain if I'm the one who gets chosen, you know!? You had better explain this properly, Momokawa!」
「Calm down, Shimokawa-kun. I'm about to tell everyone the reason I chose you.」
「Momokawa, you're not choosing the third person with lottery, right?」
「Okay Randou-san, please be quiet for a bit.」
I mean, think about that pitiful Shimokawa who is broken-hearted due to constant criticism. Follow current novels on NoveI[F]ire.net
「Perhaps no one has realized this, but Shimokawa did a really good job in commanding the hunting team. He might not have powerful magic, but he can make up for that with his discreet judgement.」
The biggest problem with Tendou-kun and Sakura-chan was the fact that they tended go out of control.
If Tendou-kun were to encounter a knight whose job was maintaining public order with rotten and corrupt personalities like gangster in the movie, he might fight them 9 or 10 times. And he wouldn't stop until he beat them to a pulp regardless of their authority.
The same went for Sakura-chan, she would do anything and everything to reunite with her beloved big brother if she was to be separated from him.
With those two like that, they were bound to make enemies left and right even in normal situation.
「That's why as long as Shimokawa-kun is with you, he'll be that barrier that will prevent you from making a big mistake.」
「I know you can do this, Shimokawa.」
「Have more confidence, it's rare for you to get a praise!」
Shimokawa seemed to think that he was lucky to get the slot to go outside… But I have to remind you that your real duty to act as a barrier for the other two will only begin after you have left the dungeon, you know? Well, he might understand that in a while.
「Moreover, in addition to Shimokawa-kun who would become a part of the rescue team, the others are necessary personnel to save us when escaping from this place.」
Class Rep would bring everyone together. And Souma-kun would become a pillar of support for our defense when we're still in this dungeon.
We can't eat a delicious meal without Mei-chan, and we wouldn't be able to update our equipment without Takanashi.
Moreover, even those without special skills, the vanguard such as knight or warrior still had excellent stamina than the rear guard. And that stamina would be put to good use during the long escape.
「That's why I think this team is the best escape team composition.」
「… What Momokawa said does make a sense, but I still feel uneasy about sending just three people.」
「Yes. Since we can't contact the other party with smartphone once we are separated by a certain distance.」
Correct, since Takanashi's smartphone used unrealistically stupid theory called 『It's connected because the signal reached us』, distant communication was impossible.
For example, the people in the school tower couldn't make a call with those who went to the resort island via teleportation.
And I understand Souma-kun's worry about being only able to send three people.
The other also expressed their worry, albeit not as vocal as Souma-kun.
「Rest assured everyone. I'll accompany them as the fourth person.」
It was already proven that my 『Twin Shadow』 could ride teleportation magic and could still be controlled by me.
This was a proof that the communication wouldn't be interrupted regardless of the distance thanks to the 『Twin Shadow』.
Thus, I would include my offshoot into the 『Heavenly Gate』 as the phantom 4th member.
It was a loophole in the rule since skill didn't count as human. It was recognized as something like magic.
Teleportation magic was definitely not a method to send a killing machine from the future to the past that only sent them naked. We will also sent the necessary equipment with them and something like Rem along as well.
There was plenty enough possibility since there was no problem in sending my offshoot.
And then, as long as my 『Twin Shadow』 was in Astria Kingdom, I myself could know the real-time situation outside this dungeon.
At this point, I had no problem with moving my real body and shadow at the same time. As long as it wasn't during the battle, I could see, hear, and talk as much as I wanted.
In fact, this was the loophole in the rule to send in the 4th person that shouldn't be possible according to the ruler and to communicate with each other… Yes, it's something only possible using the 『Twin Shadow』.
「I see… Well, if Momokawa is coming along.」
「Yes, it'll be more reassuring if Momokawa is coming along.」
「If it's Momokawa, then we have no problem.」
「Wait a second, I am getting a bad feeling if Momokawa is coming along――」
「Give it up Sakura. That guy will stick with us even if he has to crawl.」
Most of my classmates nodded in understanding when I told them that I was coming along.
「Kotaro-kun, you have to explain properly to everyone you know?」
「Of course, Mei-chan.」
I decided on this plan last night after consulting with Mei-chan, and since she gave her stamp of approval, I decided to push it.
I was really happy that everyone showed their consent and understanding.
All that was left was to enjoy tomorrow's victory celebration to the fullest!
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