Now then, it was Rina's turn.
"Rina, you prepared?"
"Absolutely. Just tell the option Zephyr-san seeks."
"Huh, I would prefer your opinion too, Rina. Are you not worried if I selected an unsuitable job?"
"Please, I know that's not going to happen, Zephyr-san. After all, you'd been one who helped acquire «Master-Planner Princess». I believe in you."
W-what... Rina's faith in was dazzling! How... I don't know how to put it, but... I think that just made my heart skip a beat.
"Hmm, why do I think his reaction is a bit different than mine."
"It's due to the heart pouring out on those feelings, Rika-dono."
"Heart, huh? I didn't quite get it."
"It's fine to not understand it. We should only need to look over quietly. It's not everyday you go through an advanced job ceremony."
"...I will take your words, I guess."
At the corner of my view, I captured Rika and Shizu whispering to each other.
Rina gazed at with slight flushed cheeks, her eyes peering into mine unflinching. I could see her unwavering faith in . In that case, I needed to show her the best!
"Very well. Then let's not wait any further. I want you to have—«Imperion Princess»!"
"«Imperion Princess»! I might have heard about it!"
Rina's eyes widened in surprise. Safe, I guess.
Imperion Princess was completely upward compatible to «Master-Planner Princess». It was the apex of leadership job. There was no one point to begin where it was great with the absolute arsenal of skills it had for every situation.
The job offered formation magic, lots of buffs, and debuffs. It had scouting skills to interrupt enemie's search skill, as well their concealnt. On offensive front, there were piercing skill as well crowd control skills. Then, there were skills like All Party Agility that need not ntion its worth in guild battles.
And of course, the unique skill. My words, this was one of a kind. That said, it would take a long, so I would skip it for now.
"I have heard it's the true apex job, and even in my family records, only a few exceptional people have ever known about this! To be truth, I did expect you would bring this out, and you did. Of course, you know it all, after all."
"Haha, I know, indeed!"
Yes, I was the walking database. Of course, I would!
"So, you're fine with it, right?"
"It can only be that, if anything. I have no second thought. Besides, if it's your recomndation, I would gladly accept any decision."
"A-ahaha. Then you're right. I had only thought of this after taking account of your preference, and needs."
"Truly, thank you very much... Zephyr-san!"
"D-don't mind?"
I playfully winked, raising my hand for thumbs up. As if overco with emotions, Rina spilled a giggle, and suddenly hugged . Her hands slipped behind , pulling in a much closer embrace.
Ah. «Intutition» blared in my mind!
T-This... ugh. My mind was being swiftly eroded by the touch of sothing super soft, like a fluffy marshmallow! And the volu! The sensation of sothing heavy, and yet absolutely divine!
My body imdiately moved. The cue of «Super Reflex»! My hands spontaneously wrapped themselves around Rina, and pulled her in a tight embrace!?
K-Keep a grip on yourself, Zephyr. I must not flinch back! Frankness should be t with straightforwardness—*Stare*
My thoughts were broken by two gazes.
"Mhm, Is this... what you ant by heartfelt thought?"
"It sure is getting hot here. It's as if I am being blasted with hot air in sumr. I must explain the passionate exchange to Lana-sama later."
"H-hey, Shizu. Don't go any further."
The words felt suspiciously intimidating, spurred to raise my voice. I had a hunch that I mustn't let her continue.
"O-oh dear. Did you...see, Rika-san. Shizu-san?"
"Mhm, crystal clear."
"Oh my goodness, I... I can't believe I did sothing so embarrassing!"
As Shizu nodded, and Rika affird, Rina released with a lightning speed. Ah. ...Sothing inside felt disappointed.
She turned her back to , and buried her flushed, tomato-red face between her hands. This was adorable in itself.
Afterward, I sohow managed to warn Shizu, and stopped her from reporting to Lana.
"There's no need to panic. It's my turn next, and I know when not to draw bad blood. Though, I would take this chance and hope you can find a perfect assistance job for Lana-sama (Besides, I can't let this be the catalyst for unsolicitous movent from Lana-sama)."
These were her words. And to be clear, I was going to present her a perfect job either way! Anyway, first, the topic at hand—
"So, shall we start, Rina?"
"Y-Yes. Err, also, I apologise for the sudden hug, Zephyr-san. It's just, my excitent spiked up, and... I truly apologise."
"It's alright. I understand how it feels. Your body just act reflexively reach out for a hug when excited. There's nothing wrong in it. If you do not mind , you can always jump into my arms."
"S-sheesh, Zephyr-san, you really are...... one of these days, I might truly follow your words."
Alright, that's enough fooling around. So, Shizu, you can relax your gaze.
"Ahem. Then, let's fulfil the conditions. Though in your case, you just need to take this, «Jewel of Heavenly Passage»."
Of other conditions, «Imperion Princess» had particular special conditions that weren't so easy to clear.
First—"Activate «It's an All-Out Attack»! while leading a party of at least 40 mbers."
This one had been cleared during inter-class competition. Typically, it was mostly possible only during A-rank guild. Like bringing together a 40 mber party for a raid.
In the ga, we didn't have the luxury of the forr scenario. Hence, when it ca to it, this condition had always been the biggest bottleneck. It was challenging to just gather all the multiple parties in one square. NPC often moved in a loose movent, so it was luck to grant everyone the buff from a unique skill in earlier tries.
In contrast, the presence of parties with discipline helped Rina command them with ease. The difference was striking, in a good way.
Second—«Use a Mapping Item in the guild battle, and explore it 100%.»
This, too, was related to guild battle. There wasn't much to speak about mapping items, for the na was self-explanatory. «Dragon's Miniature Garden» counts in it, obviously. The task was straightforward, chart the map, and make it progress 100%—as it reset when the guild battle starts.
In truth, this one was long achieved, during the «Duel» with Saturn's guild. When we were assured our victory wasn't faraway, I took a detour to chart the arena map completely. If there was sothing good that ca out from Quartet, it was definitely this.
Unlike condition (1), I think the situation was reversed. The ga's entire stage was set in the academy, so achieving this was easy-peasy there. While, in reality, unless one had achieved this condition during student ti, it was almost impossible to clear this condition after graduation. There was no guild battle—unless the job revolved around it—as you would no longer be a part of the guild.
This was certainly a reason why the job was almost a fable.
"Shall we start, Rina?"
"Yes, anyti!"
I passed the «Jewel of Heavenly Passage».
"So this one is a must for the job, huh."
The jewel was shaped like a world cup trophy, with its centre being modeled into spiral staircase. Rina accepted it with both hands, and fixated her gaze on it.
Well, yeah. I ntioned it during Rika's job too, but this was an item often used in jobs deeply connected with leadership roles. If anything, it was one of the so-called unique items in the ga, able to acquire only one unit per ga through.
Obviously, the situation here was just... strange. I had not one, or two, but three. Though after Rina, no one would require it for the ti being.
"This should complete your condition then. Use it." I nodded.
"Understood!"
Rina channelled her mana into it, and «Jewel of Heavenly Passage» dispersed into particles before being absorbed into her. The glittering effect, like staring at milky was, truly was a spectacle one couldn't get bored of.
"Now, I just need to select «Imperion Princess»!"
Continuing, Rina touched the «Crystal Dragon», and manifested her job list. And unsurprisingly, the job in question was lit up.
Rina unhesitatingly tapped on it. The screen zood on it. With that, the final transformation—special effect began as it coiled around her.
"W-what... this is kind of... I feel so light."
"Haha, you look absolutely stunning, Rina."
"Indeed. So this is how I might have been during my procedure... now I feel a bit embarrassed."
"You look beautiful indeed."
"Please, you are now making feel shy with your praises."
Well, now. Rina showed a flustered appearance as the others chid in. Was she conscious of others? But the words were true. She looked splendid. And as the «Dungeon Activity» player, I couldn't just not skip such spectacular scenery.
I firmly etched every detail in my mind, and soon, everything reverted to normalcy.
"Phew, it's finally over."
"You did great, Rina. Congrats. You're now «Imperion Princess» starting today."
"Ah... thank you!"
"We're counting on you, Rina. Congratulations."
"Your presence as an ally will truly anchor everyone's belief, that I am assured. Congratulations on your job promotion."
"Everyone... thank you very much!"
Rina returned the blessing with heartfelt gratitude.
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