The World Is Overflowing with Monster, I’m Taking a Liking to This Life

Chapter 70: The Student Council President

Looking around here and there for places where we can easily infiltrate, we sneak into the school. While there are people on guard duty, no one notices us.

As I predicted, without a detecting ability at the level of the high orcs or the dark wolfs, it isnt possible to detect us. Its a relief. Recently, Ive been against enemies who can negate the effects of the skills, so I was worried, but it seems like theyre working without a problem. In addition, by entering the building, Ichinose-sans Cognitive Impediment activates.

Along with the effects from my own skills, there definitely shouldnt be a case where we are found out. In fact, no one seems to care even as we walk down the hallway. Now, we can search secretively and openly. But since its been many years since Ive visited my mother school, it feels nostalgic.

We enter with our shoes on and without the slippers. While it seems like a trivial matter at this point, I feel like were doing something bad. (TN: When entering the school, students in Japan are expected to wear slippers.)

Successful students suddenly get teased; there are implicit rules between underclassmen and upperclassmen; getting obsessed over things that you wont care about when you become an adult; having a caste system that is more clearly portrayed compared to the rest of society. School is truly an interesting place. To be blunt, I dont have any good memories either. Its not something that I can laugh at Ichinose-san for.

Kudou-san, do you have gasoline and a lighter in the Item Box?

I have them. But I wont lend them. I look around the school while Ichinose-san blurts out something dangerous. It isnt much different from what I remember. How convenient. I hold hands with Ichinose-san as we wander about inside the school. Unless we do this, the effects of our skills will not extend to the other person I should be careful and not have sweaty hands. Also, Ichinose-sans hands are very soft. Thank you very much. A person who seems much fluttered runs pass us.

Hello, family members of Tanaka-san

Injured people can come here! Those that want supplies can go over there!

Youre alright. Its all good, so please calm yourself.

Nee-chan. Im hungry.

Be patient. Here, Ill give you a candy.

Yay, as expected of nee-chan.

The search team has returned!

Have you heard? I heard that Nishino and his group has survived.

Legit?

Hes having a meeting with the president right now.

Men who are willing to lend a hand in the search, please come over here

I eavesdrop on the conversation of people near us with Listening Ears There are much more people than I initially believed to be. There are people everywhere. Not only are they near the school gate, they are also at the schoolyard, near the walls, and in places adjacent to the roads. Most of them are refugees or students, but their numbers near 100.

They dont seem as confused as I believed

Indeed

Children are running in the hallways and voices can be heard everywhere, but I dont hear any screams or cries. In the hallways, there are sketches of the school located here and there. At the entrance, theres even a message board. It is like a proper organization and maintained well. Its just like Nishino-san who was in control of the home center. But to lead these many people in such chaotic times, who is it thats actually leading them?

Without a considerable amount of influence and leadership, it isnt possible to gather so many people

If I want to gather information, I should approach that person. There were three people that seemed especially powerful when I used Detect Enemy. The staffs room, the student council office, and near the school gate. The people near the gate must be those that came back from the search. Now that I think about it, Nishino-kun is talking with the president, huh.

Speaking of president it must be the student council president, right? Then should I head there?

Ichinose-san, how is your body holding up?

I take a glimpse at the figure of Ichinose-san. For her, this isnt a comfortable place to be at. In fact, her complexion isnt very good.

I-Im fine.

Its clear as day that shes trying to act strong. Not only is she pale, her eyes are also floating around. And her ears are red. If we continue to do this, will she eventually acquire the skill Stress Tolerance? Please endure without throwing up, Ichinose-san. You can do it. And get the skill. While cheering Ichinose-san on, we walk towards the student council office.

At that moment, inside the student council office

Long time no see, Nishino-kun.

Inside the student council office, Nishino was facing that person.

Long time no see, president.

Nishino replied thoughtlessly as if he didnt want to bother hiding the fact that he didnt welcome the reunion. Facing such attitude, the girl known as the student council president put her hand near her mouth and chuckled.

Please dont make such a face. I dont remember doing anything that would incur Nishino-kuns hatred.

Well, thats true. But from the perspective of Aisaka and I, you are someone who exists in a different dimension

The girl sitting in front of Nishino with her arms folded was Toka Igarashi, the student president of this school. She was the classic type of beauty who had both an exquisite appearance and a clever head. Simultaneously, she was someone Nishino wanted to keep a distance with.

Thats not true. Im your everyday school girl. Im not any different from you guys.

Hearing this, Nishino wanted to lash out at her. Who was she to say this?

So the president knows how to crack jokes. Your everyday school girls dont have the ability to gather this many people. I heard from the others. Ever since the monsters started appearing, you were on the move and gathering everyone, werent you? Thats not something that can be done easily. I was just desperate. When monsters started spawning, some of the teachers ran away by themselves. Thats why those that remained had to do something about it. So what youre seeing right now is the result of everyones efforts. The president replied to Nishinos casual remarks with a smile. Difficult. It was difficult to see what was behind that smiling mask of hers. Rather, reading the expressions of the other student council members was much easier. In response to Nishinos comments, an intelligent looking male student with glasses on who Nishino remembered as the vice president was staring at him with an irritated expression. The other members had a similar reaction as well.

(Not bringing Rika was the correct choice)

For her, who was better at moving her body compared to her brain, this situation wouldve been unpleasant. Despite her intentions, she couldve leaked information about themselves too.

(However, we wont be able to take actions without careful planning, huh.)

He came to a realization as soon as he stepped into the meeting room. Including President Igarashi, every member of the council possessed skills. Unless he knew about their skills effects, it would be unwise to take action. While he was putting up airs, the other side had the initiative in the conversation.

Lets get into the main topic of this discussion. Nishino-kun and Aisaka-san have already defeated monsters before, yes? The question has come. Nishino became more vigilant.

Yes, you are correct.

As anticipated. Then you guys understand the concepts of levels and skills?

Yeah, we do.

He didnt bother hiding it. After all, Ishizaki and Katsuragi, who came with him, wouldve also replied as such. But then again, the information that they would pass on would be fake.

In that case, Ill be blunt. Wont you consider becoming our partner?

P-partner, you say?

Yes. Right now, we are in a dangerous situation. Not only are there monsters lurking around, communication is cut off. We dont know when rescue will arrive either. Even our food supply is running low. I want to do something, something that can change this situation. President Igarashi closed her eyes and lamented the current situation. Her gestures, her speech, every aspect of hers were dazzling. It was as if she was trying to lure in whoever was in front of her. The council members were nodding their heads in affirmation.

It is as the president says.

Exactly. We should overcome this together!

Yes. Yes.

Nishino was observing this with cold eyes.

(To find Shibata who has been lost, their cooperation would be indispensible. Nevertheless, is it alright to join hands with overly optimistic people like these?) They have come here to receive information about their friends. Although their powers were attractive, he didnt think he would fit in as a whole. They were the polar opposite of himself, who would abandon others for the sake of survival.

Thank you everybody.

Having said that, President Igarashi stood up from her seat. Then, she stood in front of Nishino and grabbed his hands.

Tsu. president?

An overwhelmingly natural movement. Against such a move, Nishinos reaction was delayed for a moment. But this delay proved deadly.

Please, Nishino-kun. Will you cooperate with us?

Her voice pierced through his ears and entered his head.

Some people might criticize you for your bad behaviors in the past, but I believe that you and Aisaka-san are amazing people filled with justice. This statement gradually eroded his brain in a comfortable manner.

Lets all survive this crisis together.

From her dazzling eyes, he was able to see the reflection of his cloudy face.

Yes, thats right. Well gladly cooperate with you guys.

When he noticed, he had already given his promise to cooperate.

Thank you, Nishino-kun.

President Igarashis smiling face was like that of a goddesss. He felt his heart pumping and his body temperature rising. Most probably, his face was red as well.

I want to ask Nishino-kuns group to replenish the supplies. After all, those with skills are given priority in the exploration of the city. Understood

Nishino nodded his head. Yes. Why had he been so suspicious of her? This person was asking him for assistance so desperately. For her, he had to try his best and support her. Such thoughts suddenly started to rise.

Then please rest for a while. Ill give you further instructions later on.

Yes, president. Lets work hard from now on.

Nishino left the student council office with a radiant smile. After a while, when there was a considerable amount of distance between Nishino and the meeting room, the male student who acted as the vice president opened his mouth.

It went smoothly.

Indeed. He was a somewhat wary of us in the beginning, but with him being in that state, it should be all good.

Her voice was incomparably colder than before. Sitting on her chair, President Igarashi smiled coldly.

Really, how convenient skills are. For someone like him who is very suspicious of others to bend so easily ah, I feel so excited. Fu fu fu fufufufu With your powers, president, it is but a matter of course.

Fu fu, thank you. But what Ive told him is real, you know? Its the truth that I want to do something about the situation were in right now. If possible, I want to return to the peaceful school life that I had before She strongly disapproved of a world like this. She wanted to return quickly. She wanted to take them back. Her peaceful life at school. To the time when she ruled over everything and people came over to ask her for her favor. The members of the student council breathed out unknowingly in response to her sorrowful gestures. Witnessing this, Igarashis smile deepened.

Listening to their conversation through the wall, I am perspiring cold sweat This student council president is much more dangerous that I thought. Slowly, Ichinose-san and I left the scene.