You: The next person we have is Luke.

Luke: Hi everyone, I'm Luke Vildrd.

You: Well, Luke, what everyone is really curious about is your profession. Are you really a gun shooter or a mechanic?

Luke: I'm a mechanic. I don't have a level as a gun shooter.

You: Oh? But you've used a lot of gun shooting skills, how did you acquire them?

Luke: Gun shooters have other sensory and peculiar shooting skills, I only have some firearm shooting skills.

You: That's not really an answer?

Luke: Alright... My surname is Vildrd, which is a surname of a noble family in the federation.

Her: Vildrd? Is that real?

Luke: Well... Let's just not get into that.

Rui: Ah, is that why McWhiskers doesn't like you?

You: Although you guys are talking about some strange and reasonable things, it hasn't been revealed in the main storyline yet, so no spoilers please.

You: Alright, cough, the next person I'm interested in is Ashlie.

Ashlie (referred to as Ah.): Me, is it?

You: Yes.

Rui: Ah... Speaking of which, the senior is maid obsessed.

You: Shut up! I don't have any particular obsession with maids!

Rui: Is it not true that you started your own story with a two-thousand-word thesis on maids!

You: But that didn't happen in that story, so don't twist things!

Rui: Ha! You were stunned by the maid outfit of the big sister (Chixiao, the heroine of the senior's story) too!

You: Stop it! Don't expose each other's dark histories on this joyful interview program!

Ah: Um, my name is Ashlie and I'm a maid at the Exploration Headquarters. (She stands up seriously and bows.)

You: Oh... not only dressed formally but also with proper etiquette?

Rui: Senior, wipe your drool.

You: Oh, sorry (hurriedly wipes his mouth).

Ah: Yes, I studied them during my disguise training that allowed me to blend in anywhere.

You: I see.

Rui: Oh, speaking of which, I have enjoyed Ashlie's "open your mouth, ahh~" service.

You: What!

Rui: With accompanying cold blowing services too.

You: Damn it! I don't need any juniors who have received the maid's service before the senior!

(He stands up and delivers a flying kick, throwing Rip into an unknown magma pool.)

Rui (raising his right hand and thumb): Gururu... in my life... Gururu... I have no regrets!

You: You got it wrong! You're supposed to say I WILL BE BUKC!

Ah: Although it's about me, it doesn't seem to have anything to do with me...

Ai: Don't mind them too much, I think that's just how these two get along.

(Wait for Rip to climb out of the magma pool and sit back in his seat.)

You (shaking a piece of paper): Now it's time for the audience to ask questions. We've asked and integrated some questions from readers and viewers, and selected some to ask you all.

You (raising his hand to stop the people who are ready to scatter): Ah ah ah, don't worry, most of them are here for Rip.

People: Oh... (sit back in their seats with relief)

Rui: Huh? Am I the only one feeling uneasy?

You: Well, don't mind too much.

First question, why is it called Rip.

You: Dars! Luke! Suppress Rip!

Dars&Luke (pressing down on Rip who is trying to stand up and run away): Alright!

Rui (still struggling to escape despite his shoulders being pressed down): Let me go! I'd rather die than have my dark history discussed repeatedly!

You: Well, don't get too excited. You can't escape anyway, so it's better to say that nobody can leave until this symposium is over.

People: Huh?

You: Otherwise, do you think the author expects you to sit here and discuss dark history?

People:...(begin to look for escape routes)

You: Besides, even if you all gang up, you can't beat me.

People silently return to their seats.You: Just to be clear, I know why you're called Rip.

Rui (with a look of anger): Then why make me say it?

You (with a smile): I just wanted to hear you say it face-to-face, and then laugh at you loudly!

Rui: You, you...!

You: OK, OK, don't drag it out any longer. Hurry up and tell me!

Rui (with a look of resignation): Hmm, the Lolita God kept urging me to decide on a name quickly, so I thought of the urban legend I recently heard about the "Reaper" who fights monsters late at night.

You (with an evil grin): Hahaha, and then what happened?

Rui: I just thought of it on the spot and named myself "Reaper."

You: Oh? Not "Rape?"

Rui: Of course not! Didn't I already say that at the beginning?

You: Well, according to my personal research, the reason why that group of young chuunibyou thinks you're the bad guy is largely because of your name, right?

Rui: Huh!? Is that so? Isn't it because of my appearance?

You: Well, your appearance is certainly a big reason too.

Rui: Damn it!

Da: So that's how you decided on your name...

He: Is this name really that shameful?

Ai: Mr. Rip, completely suppressed in aura, is quite fresh.

Lan: Mr. Rip...that's not the name I remember.

Rui: Don't add insult to injury!

Question 2: Who is Rip's favorite team member now?

You: Ah, here it is, the question that always comes up in interviews like this.

Rui: Um, as a teammate, definitely Dals and Gait, and Luke is also very powerful--

You: Ah, I don't think they're asking about that aspect. Don't try to gloss over it with reliability in battle.

Rui (pouting): Tsk! Um...how can I say this... (noticing Aige, Minetz, Ashlie, and Nancy's looks) Can I not answer?

You: No, and this has nothing to do with the main story, so it's okay to say.

Rui: Um...then (nodded as if determined).

Rui: If I had to say, I'm happiest when I talk with Miss Aige, and I'm most at ease when I'm with Minetz. Even though I haven't seen her in a long time, I still think of Nancy Miss a lot. And finally, Ashlie is the most attentive.

A (stands up and bows to Rip): Although it seems insincere, I won't take offense.

You: So who's your favorite?

Rui (standing up excitedly): No, don't force me into a personal route here! Our story isn't about who I'm with!

You: Well, speaking of Miss Night God and Minori, you haven't talked about them yet--

Rui: This topic is over! Don't bring people outside the team into this again!

Question 3: What kind of position does Rip like?

You: From what I know of this kid, it's probably not the missionary position, or any of the more traditional ones--

Rui: Is it really necessary to answer this question? I'm asking you, is it really necessary?

Ai: Huh? Personally I'm a bit interested~

Lan: Could you tone it down a bit! You and your peach-colored thoughts!

Ai: Don't say I have peach-colored thoughts, you can't even think past peach-colored either!

Lan: Ugh, BL is a lady's hobby!

Ai: The only difference between the peach color in your head and mine is whether it scares off heterosexuals or homosexuals!Lan: That's just the politically correct version in my head!

Ai: What are the young men who have been brainwashed by rotten canned women in the small black room talking about?

Lan: Didn't you also imprison orcs?

Rui: No...the topic has completely gone off track, hasn't it?

You (looking interestedly at the two arguing women): Eh? Personally, I prefer watching these kinds of arguments.

Rui: No...you've developed too many strange hobbies, senpai.

Question 4: What do Miss Aige and Rip think of each other?

You: Ah, this question is unexpectedly serious.

Rui: No, weren't we told not to force me into a personal route anymore?

Ai (sitting up straight): I don't mind.

Rui: Eh?

Ai: Mr. Rip is completely O~K to me.

Rui: ...

You: Roar...such a straightforward attitude. Well then, how about you, kohai...

Rui: Um...I've always thought Miss Aige was just teasing me.

Ai: If she didn't like it, she wouldn't keep teasing you. It's only fun to tease someone you like.

Rui: Is that so?

Lan: These two...it feels hard to intervene.

Mi: I've gotten used to it, though.

A: Will Miss Aige become the official wife...

You: Ah, don't worry.

Lan+Mi+A: Huh?

You: Based on what I know about kohai, he's not someone who can be won over with teasing and physical temptation.

Lan (a bit happy): Is that so?

You: Yeah, if it was easy to win him over, he would have already been taken by his female classmates.

Hei: So Rip is popular not only among female adventurers...

Da: I see, that's why tsundere is hard to conquer...

Gai: Not bad, he's the captain I chose...

Lu: So the cold part is chosen in this aspect...

Rui: No, you guys shouldn't give me such a serious analysis about this.

Question 5: What kind of advancement does Rip plan to choose?

You: Well, I can answer that directly.

Rui: Eh? Will revealing this affect the main storyline? Is it okay to casually announce it in the side story?

You: What's wrong with that? This series is already very hasty anyway.

Rui: Is it really okay to say that as the originator of the series...

You: Ah, you're so long-winded. Attention, readers! There is currently a vote to determine Rip's advancement. Remember to vote.

Rui: Eh?! Advancement is decided this way?!

You: Do you think you have a lot of choices?

Rui: Until this moment, yes!

You: Well, that's all for today's program. Thank you all for coming.

Everyone (sighing in relief): Senpai, you worked hard...

You: And now, an urgent special report!

Everyone: !

Urgent Special Report:

There was once a younger student among many students, someone who stood out from the rest. Many years ago, this student perished.

But one day, this student returned.

He transformed into a cyborg like me, possessing powers that surpassed his own and skills equal to his own.

This kind of student stood against him.

"The thing I was most worried about finally happened..."

"Senpai knew this day would come..."