God Bought My Bad Character and Gave Me a Blessing

Bait

“What is it? Paisen. It’s rare for us to be in a dungeon together. We only went together that one time in the beginning.”

Wakutsu, who was summoned by me, was drinking coffee in the waiting area at the entrance of the Shinjuku Dungeon. He was wearing a knit cap and looked quite handsome.

“I’m a little stuck here.”

“You’re on the eighth floor, right? It might take a while to clear if you’re solo, that’s for sure.”

“Hmm. I realized that I needed some bait to get a good picture.”

“Eh? What did you say?”

“B-a-i-t.”

“Wait, why use the word ‘bait’ here? What’s a ‘good picture’?”

“I was thinking of using you as bait to catch a monster.”

“Paisen! Please stop joking!”

“Look at me. Is this the face of someone who’s joking?”

“Ow, it hurts! I have a stomach ache! Paisen, I’m not feeling well today, so I’m going home!”

“It’s fine. Bait is the best medicine for a stomach ache. It’s common knowledge in my countryside.”

“Paisen’s parents live in Tokyo, don’t they?!”

“Just put this on and get ready. Wakutsu.”

I pulled out armor from my magic pouch and piled it up in front of Wakutsu.

“Eh? What is this?”

“It’s armor. Today, you will play the role of a fallen warrior. Don’t worry, I’ve prepared a broken arrow for you too.”

“I’m sorry. I can’t understand what you’re saying at all.”

“Sorry I didn’t take this into consideration. You just need to wander around the dungeon dressed as a fallen warrior (Ochimusha). Then, the monster will find and attack you. I’ll capture it all on video.”

“No, no, no, no! What’s so intriguing about that?”

“Haa.”

“Why the sigh?!”

“I’m going to make you a star, Wakutsu. I promise. So just shut up and listen to me today.”

“… Paisen. You were thinking that much for me? Still, I’m not going to do it!”

“Wakutsu. This is a national decision.”

“Where?”

“It’s okay. I won’t let you get into any danger. I swear to God!”

“But paisen’s God is the most untrustworthy!”

Today’s Wakutsu was quite stubborn. Let’s change places.

“Look around you. You’re making so much noise that everyone’s surprised. Let’s enter the dungeon for now. We’ll continue when we get there.”

I decided to cut the conversation short and take Wakutsu to the dungeon. I held him firmly by the scruff of his neck, so there was no chance of him escaping.