Chapter 275: Sloppy Boss
During this past three months, even though he could, Shido didn’t play Alfhiem Online and Gun Gale Online, instead he focused on strengthening his economic standing in the business world as he know that money is important whatever what world he was is.
At the moment, he had plenty of free time. Quests three and four wouldn’t even become available until December, and since it was only May, there was no need to rush. He decided to take things easy, treating this period as a form of relaxation. After all, he had been constantly fighting in the Overlord world, so being able to simply enjoy life for a while was also good for him.
Still, Shido hardly ever saw the main heroines of this world, though that didn’t really surprise him. After all, he rarely went out to have fun since most of his attention was focus on developing his business. In addition, Kirito live with Suguha in Kawagoe, while Asuna resided in Setagaya. As for the others, he wasn’t sure, though he assumed they were somewhere in Tokyo. As for himself, Shido lived in Shibuya.
Nevertheless, since Shido had already established a solid foundation in this world and could also be considered a giant that other organizations had to be wary of, it was now time for him to begin completing some of the quest.
While listening to Kanzaki Elsa’s concert, Shido reached for the laptop beside him and began typing at an incredible speed. In just a few minutes, he stopped, nodded to himself, and wore an expression of keen interest.
Ding!
[Quest 1 Completed: Retrieve a Copy of the SEED]
Rewards:
Silver Horn Custom "Trident" (B Grade)
Aikido
120,000 EXP
40,000 SP
A system notification echoed in his ears as an interface appeared before him, confirming that he had completed the quest.
Shido had cleared the first quest with ease, as it wasn’t particularly difficult. Retrieving a copy of the SEED was very easy for him, Shido didn’t even have to use hacking to get it. Instead, as Kirito asked Agil to publish it for public use Shido could obtain a copy of the SEED without issue.
Now, staring at this program package that was in the form of a small gem glowing in golden light, Shido applied his computer skills to carefully dismantle it and uncover its core algorithms. As he analyzed the structure, he couldn’t help but nod in admiration. He had to admit, Kayaba Akihiko’s ability to create something of this caliber was truly impressive.
After finishing his examination of the SEED, Shido had learned everything there was to know about it. Satisfied, he closed his laptop and turned his attention to the rewards he had received this time.
Silver Horn Custom "Trident" (B Grade) - A weapon originating from the world of Mahouka Koukou no Rettousei. It is a Specialized CAD based on the long-barreled Silver Series Silver Horn.
Aikido - A modern Japanese martial art centered on harmony and redirection. Instead of meeting force with force, it emphasizes using an opponent’s momentum against them through joint locks, throws, and fluid movements. Practitioners learn balance, awareness, and the art of controlling without unnecessary harm.
In addition to those two rewards, Shido also received 120,000 EXP and 40,000 SP. It wasn’t a huge amount, but it was still fairly decent.
He then turned his attention to the two main rewards, studying them with a thoughtful expression. The first was a B-Grade weapon, taking the form of a gun.
"Silver Horn? Isn’t this Tatsuya’s CAD?" Shido was a little surprised when discovered the first reward. From the system’s description, he immediately understood that this was indeed the CAD frequently used by Tatsuya and also his personal favorite.
The weapon was exceptional, crafted far better than most other CADs, and its quality was undeniable. However, since Shido didn’t know any magic from that world, he couldn’t make use of it for the time being.
If Shido were to purchase magic from Tatsuya’s world, he would definitely go for the stronger ones like [Decomposition], [Material Burst], or other Strategic-Class spells. To make full use of them, he would also need [CAD Mastery] for better handling of CADs and [Psion Control] to properly manipulate psions.
However, for the time being, Shido had no use of them. This was an ordinary world, and if he wished, Shido could easily dominate this world if he wanted to. Also, it would be a waste of SP if he spend it carelessly in buying items and skill he doesn’t really need even though he have millions of SP.
The second reward was much more useful than the first, Aikido, a Japanese martial art that focuses on redirecting force rather than clashing against it head-on. At first glance, the martial art might not seem impressive, even appearing weak since practitioners don’t rely on raw strength or aggressive strikes. However, its true value lay in control, balance, and the ability to neutralize an opponent without wasting energy.
Even a girl that have a weaker body could defeat a stronger opponent through the use of Aikido. So in the hands of someone like Shido who possessed [Observation Haki] that enhances his senses, Aikido would be a terrifying weapon.
Shido was thinking of where he could put his new rewards to use when a sudden knock sounded from the door of his apartment, followed by a voice of woman that came outside his apartment.
"Shido-sama, it’s me. Can I come inside?"
"Sure, the door’s unlocked." Shido said casually, closing the system interface, though Kanzaki Elsa’s singing still played softly in the background.
The lock clicked, and the apartment door slowly opened, revealing a mature-looking woman with a petite build and short, straight black hair. Her expression carried a subtle elegance, though hints of weariness from her work lingered on her beautiful face.
Her attire wasn’t overly formal, rather, she wore a simple white blouse tucked into a modest skirt, paired with a light cardigan. It was professional enough to mark her as someone of importance, yet casual enough to suit the relaxed atmosphere of Shido’s apartment
"...Shido-sama."
The moment the woman entered, she was greeted by the sight of Shido who appeared laid-back and munching on potato chips as if he had not a single care in the world while watching a Kanzaki Elsa’s concert.
Unlike when he faced his subordinates or the CEOs and presidents of massive corporations, where he always wore a cold, composed expression, Shido looked utterly sloppy and lazy in this moment. Yet she couldn’t help but admit that he looked rather cute when act like this. She had long since grown accustomed to seeing this side of him whenever no one else was around so her expression was normal when she look at Shido.
"Didn’t I tell you many times that you can call me without honorifics when there’s no outsider, Rinko?" Shido said with a wry smile as he looked at her.
"...Yes, Shido."
Though she felt a little shy, she maintained her calm expression and spoke naturally.