Chapter 17: Arifureta's Tricks
"Wow, the group name was instantly changed, and the rule for inviting members was also changed? Does this mean we're fully committing to the new name?"
Eriri couldn't believe that her offhand comment had been immediately accepted by the chat group. But then again, does this group even have any principles? Isn't this a bit too...
"Well, it looks like all future members will be girls. But that's fine; I don't really like interacting with guys anyway. Hanging out with girls is much more fun."
No matter how you look at it, the change in invitation rules is quite welcome for Eriri, improving her impression of the chat group quite a bit.
Is this a win for the chat group?!
"Arifureta (Group Leader): ???"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): What's going on? Eriri... are you the group leader, or am I?"
Arifureta was starting to question her role. As the group leader, she had certain privileges, such as getting items from the store or enhancing her body at half the points regular members needed. She could also take a guaranteed spot in any upcoming tasks issued by the chat group and had the power to mute members.
But when it came to fundamental rules of the chat group, like adding new functions, inviting new members, or changing nicknames, she had no authority.
Now, seeing that a simple comment from Eriri could change the group's core rules, by the standards of her previous life, this chat group was utterly smitten with Eriri...
Does this mean in the future the hierarchy will be Eriri > Chat Group > Group Leader?
"Kashiwagi Eri: You're the group leader, you're the group leader, you should believe in your title!"
"Chika Fujiwara: This is... impressive!"
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Um... does this mean that Eriri's permissions are higher than the group leader's? You said before that the group leaderhad the highest authority in the chat group."
"Chika Fujiwara: Arche, you don't get it. This is called 'There is always a stronger one,' meaning there will always be someone stronger."
"Ashen Witch: An interesting saying. Does this mean someone stronger will always appear? I see, I've learned something new, I can write this in my journal."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: I can accept that since Eriri is the strongest in our group."
"Flower Hashira: Calm down, Arifureta. The chat group just changed its name and altered the invitation rules. It's not a big deal."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Not a big deal..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: I think Kanae makes a good point. It's really nothing significant. Arifureta, you just need to get used to it."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Well, the chat group performed well this time, which pleases me greatly. Keep it up."
"Chika Fujiwara: Eriri, are you treating the chat group like a tool?"
"Flower Hashira: Yeah, that's not very nice, and... you shouldn't bully Arifureta too much."
"Kashiwagi Eri: It's okay, the chat group is just a little sister, and Arifureta... is like the sister's little sister! Lol."
"Flower Hashira: ..."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: ..."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): You... Eriri, I'm going to mute you!"
"Kashiwagi Eri: Oh really, go ahead and try."
"Flower Hashira: Arifureta, don't..."
"Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire Oh? The power to silence group members you mentioned earlier?"
Feeling overwhelmed by the chat group and Eriri's antics, Arifureta, agitated, wanted to mute Eriri to get some relief, but in her frustration, she forgot to consider why the chat group might have sided with Eriri.
"Hmph, although Eriri is super cute and pretty, and I really like her and want to hang out with her, she's not taking me seriously. I'll show her what I can do today."
With that, she tried to use her authority as the group leader and took decisive action. However...
[Ding, you do not have permission to perform this action.]
"Eh?"
Arifureta was stunned by the prompt from the chat group.
"What is this? Isn't muting members one of my privileges as the group leader?"
Baffled, Arifureta decided to test the muting function on someone else to see if the privilege still existed.
[Ding, Chika Fujiwara has been muted for ten minutes.]
"Arifureta (Group Leader): ..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Oh, isn't this the group leader? Weren't you going to mute me? I'm not as silly as Chika."
"Flower Hashira: Um... Arifureta, I'm glad you didn't mute Eriri, but why did you suddenly mute Chika..."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Poor Chika."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Eriri... why can't I mute you..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Isn't it obvious? Ehehe."
Arifureta finally realized that since the chat group could change its rules for Eriri, it wouldn't allow her to be muted either.
A feeling of helplessness welled up inside her.
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Boohoo... Eriri, you're bullying me..."
"Flower Hashira: ..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Ah, well..."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Waaaah..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Don't cry, don't cry. You'll cry yourself silly! I was just teasing you."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Boohoohoo..."
"Kashiwagi Eri: I surrender, it's my fault. How about this, I'll promise you one request. Just stop crying and be good, okay?"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Really? Whatever I ask for?"
"Kashiwagi Eri: Don't be too greedy. Since you're so cute, as long as it's something I can do, I'll make it happen for you."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Yay... Ahem, I'll forgive you this time. As for the request, I'll ask when I meet you in person."
"Kashiwagi Eri: Okay, whatever you say."
"Iron-Blooded Hot-Blooded Cold-Blooded Vampire: Hahaha, your atmosphere is completely exclusive."
"Arche Eeb Rile Furt: Looks like the group leader is one step closer to her dream. Congrats!"
"Arifureta (Group Leader): Haha, thanks, Arche."
"Flower Hashira: ??? Why did it turn out this way? Arifureta, I'm so jealous... getting to ask Eriri for a favor... I want that too..."
"Arifureta (Group Leader): You don't want that. Eriri is mine!"
"Kashiwagi Eri: Huh???"