After browsing through the thrift store, the Ryuto duo headed straight back home, where Asuka had already prepared dinner as she returned earlier. Although Hiyori seemed a bit upset about losing her job, they managed to resolve it through negotiation. The agreement was that they would take turns cooking, with one person cooking for one meal, and then the other person cooking for the next meal, without distinguishing between Chinese or Western dishes.

Besides, let me catch my breath at least. Although it may seem disrespectful to say so, if I have to eat Hiyori's strange cooking every day or even every meal, I'll go crazy eventually. Well, after several days of practice, things have improved a lot compared to the first time, but as expected, haste makes waste. The words of the ancients are indeed quite reasonable; otherwise, by the time I become skilled, I might not be around anymore.

By the way, when did I become an experimental white mouse? Anyway, after finishing the meal, Ryuto quickly retreated to his room since he had work to do. After turning on the computer:

"Are you there?"

After sending the message to "Shining Dancer," he received an immediate reply.

Does this guy sit in front of the computer all day? Even more of a homebody than me. Not only is his gaming account named "Shining Dancer," even his chat nickname is the same. He's in it for the long haul. Although I have no right to judge him.

He directly opened the message box.

"It's quite rare for you to initiate a call with me."

"That's only because you always complain, don't you?"

"Although that's true, what's the matter then?"

"Very direct, aren't you!"

"Of course, if there's nothing, you wouldn't call me on your own. After all, you seem busier than me, the ACG god!"

How is it possible? How can I be busier than a shut-in who sits in front of the computer all day?

"...Although I'm not busy, there are just a lot of troublesome things."

"It's the same for me!"

"Well... Well, let's get to the point. I want you to help me investigate this."

Saying that, he sent over the crucial thing.

"This?"

"Yeah, just investigate that."

"Well, that's not a problem. But it's quite rare for you to be interested in this kind of thing. It seems like I need to change my view of you."

"It's not like that. It's because I'm not interested and not familiar with it that I'm asking for your help."

"But there's no need for someone else to do something like this."

"Yeah, you're right. Mainly because I have other things to do, so I don't have the energy to do this right now."

"Huh? That's quite rare. What could be so important that you don't have the energy?"

"After all, compared to the other party, the equipment here is inferior, as I've said before. How can a personal computer compare to a national computer? Since that's the case, I can only rely on human factors to make up for it. And because time is tight, I have to use some extreme methods."

"Does that mean...?"

"You don't need to worry about that."

Facing the other's probing question, Ryuto interrupted directly.

"Why don't you find someone else for this?"

Mainly because you and I don't know each other well, and you're a reliable shut-in."

"Hey, is it okay to say that about others? Well, since you put it that way, I'll let it slide for now, just because of the 'reliable' part."

"So, just send me the results when you're done. I'll look at them later."

"Remember, you owe me a favor. You can't refuse if I ask for your help in the future."

You're really shameless. It feels like I'm in a huge debt. Let's just have me pay it off in installments, otherwise, I might be pushed to jump off a building or jump out a window by you creditors one day.

"...Got it."

Although I'm not willing, I still agreed. There's no choice, after all, I'm asking for help from the other party.

"I'll get it done quickly then, after all, I'm taking someone's money to eliminate their disaster."

"..."

This guy, I didn't expect him to have a sense of professional ethics. But it seems like being a shut-in isn't a profession.

"Oh, I almost forgot, I still haven't sent the text message."

So, Ryuto took out his phone and sent a message to a strange number.

"Well then, it's about time for me to start here too. Luckily, Asuka made dinner and I ate a lot. Energy supply shouldn't be a problem."

Saying that, Ryuto began his battle without gunpowder.