Chapter 373
I’m in a bit of a predicament .
In the morning, standing in front of the transportation room .
Eri’s clinging to me .
Eli clung to me while my friends were going to work in the dungeon one after another, trying to use the transportation room in the same way .
“Eri . ” (Ryouta)
“… (Shake shake)” (Eri)
Eli looked up at me with teary eyes as she clings to my leg .
It’s like a dad not being able to go to work .
It seems that such hallucinations can be seen .
I crouched and adjusted my line of sight to Eri .
“I’m just going out for a while . Eri should know who Plumbum is . I have to make an appointment with her every day to see her . ” (Ryouta)
“…” (Eri)
Eri stared at me for a while, then burst into tears and cling to me even stronger .
This is troublesome . I’m happy she’s needy, but I’m having trouble with this .
I can’t just cancel Plumbum or my back hair will be pulled .
I promise you Plumbum .
Should I bring her to sleep first before I head off?
“Eli, let’s take a nap in my room” (Ryouta)
“… (Shake shake)”
I was being hit by a tremendous force .
It would have been nice if she didn’t say anything, but it seems that she knew what my intention is .
I remember seeing a kid doing the same thing, and whether it’s good or bad, Eri is back to being a kid .
If you are a child——
“What happened to Yodsan desu?” (Emily)
Emily carrying a huge hammer .
She is also getting ready to head to the dungeon .
“Emily, could you take care of Eri for a bit . I’ll quickly talk to Plumbum about the situation . ” (Ryouta)
“I see nanodesu . ” (Emily)
Emily leaned her hammer against the wall, approached us, and crouched by Eri .
“Eri-chan, wanna play with me for a moment nanodesu?” (Emily)
Emily smiled .
With her full-blown motherhood, I was healed just by being together .
――I thought that would be the case .
“… (Shake shake)” (Eri)
Even after all that, Eri shakes her head and clings to me more .
“Even Emily’s no good?” (Ryouta)
“Yes, but it can’t be helped desu . ” (Emily)
“Why though?” (Ryouta)
“For Eri-chan, the safest place in the world is where Yodsan’s side is . Nobody else can substitute for it nodesu . ” (Emily)
“So that’s it . ” (Ryouta)
Eri who created the dungeon to protect herself .
I abandoned all hostility and arrived at the room of the spirit without paying attention to the danger .
I trusted and deposited my identity .
I see, that’s what it is…
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“Yodsan, I’m going to Nihonium desu . ” (Emily)
“Nihonium?” (Ryouta)
“I’m going to borrow Mike for a bit . With the help of Mike, Yodsan can take Eri-chan to Plumbum-san desu . ” (Emily)
“I see, I have no choice but to do that . ” (Ryouta)
I looked at Eri .
She did not show any refusal to the suggestion to go with Mike’s help .
If she’s fine with it, then that’s okay .
With my magic cart that was placed near the transportation room, I felt like a parent with the child .
“I’ll leave it to you . ” (Ryouta)
“Yes desu” (Emily)
Emily went to Nihonium using the transportation room .
It is difficult to open the gate, so the room is left open .
After Emily entered, I waited with Eri .
Immediately Emily returned with Mike .
“Sorry to keep you waiting nanodesu . ” (Emily)
“I heard from Emily, I’ll do my best!” (Mike)
Mike, a unique monster and mini wise man, who Emily brought back was quite enthusiastic .
“Sorry for asking you to do more stuff . ” (Ryouta)
“No! I’m really happy to be able to help!” (Mike)
Mike is more and more enthusiastic .
“Okay, let’s go . Eri, you have to hold hands with Mike . ” (Ryouta)
“…” (Eri)
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Eri seemed to be in trouble, and stared at me and Mike alternately .
I can imagine what she’s thinking, so I hold her hand to reassure her .
“I’m always with you . ” (Ryouta)
“… (Nod nod)” (Eri)
The action taken to reassure was effective .
Eri holds her hand with me while holding the other hand with Mike .
“Thank you Emily, I’m going . ” (Ryouta)
“Have a great day nanodesu . ” (Emily)
I was sent out by a smiling Emily, and I used the transportation room with Eri and Mike .
I set the destination to Plumnum’s room, passed through the gate, and as usual I was wrapped in light and flew to my destination in an instant .
“I’ve been waiting . Fumu, you brought a big catch today . ” (Plumbum)
Plumbum looked at me and leaned her neck .
I was surprised but a little relieved that there was no rejection .
“Thank you Mike” (Ryouta)
“No! It’s my pleasure!” (Mike)
“So it’s your first time meeting with each other?” (Ryouta)
I tried to bring the spirits together, but realized that Eri was very surprised .
She compares this space with Mike alternately .
“Oh, I think you’re surprised that you’re able to normally cross the dungeon boundaries . ” (Ryouta)
“… (Nod nod)” (Eri)
“This is Mikee’s ability . You can cross through dungeons if you interact with her . ” (Ryouta)
“…” (Eri)
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After being further surprised, Eri looked straight and stared at Mike .
Eventually she gently extended her hand and touched Mike .
When I was wondering what happened, there was a noticeable change .
Mike’s body shone, and the light went back to Eri .
Despite crossing, Mike’s body remains shining .
Copy .
That word popped up in my head .
“What did you do, Eri?” (Ryouta)
Listening, Eri does not answer and clings to me .
While clinging, she pointed to the the whirlpool of light .
“…IS it . I’m sorry, Plumbum, I’ll be right back . ” (Ryouta)
“It’s fine, it’s the usual scene . ” (Plumbum)
Plumbum laughed and I headed into the whirlpool with Eri .
And rather than hesitating, I stepped into the gate in a way that was taken by Eri who jumped into the whirlpool .
The next moment, I was wrapped in light .
“Welcome back nanodesu—–Eh? Mike-san isn’t with you desu?” (Emily)
I saw Emily’s surprised face when we returned to the mansion .
I was also surprised and stared at Eri .
Eri clings to me more and more .
Immediately after that, Mike was back alone .
“…Did you copy it for your own safety?” (Ryouta)
A few possibilities ran around my head and I concluded that that seems to be the most accurate .