Chapter 4
Un,un.
immersed in silent distress
were place within it. Aside from Aizu, there were many other people that stretched
The location was
A girl with wheat-colored skin and black hair asked while she was attempting to
Her upper body was only wearing a shirt that covered only her chest. The healthy
Towards the Amazon girl that was wrapped with a beach towel around her waist,
“Tiona……”
troubles, you can discuss it with me—”
Facing the girl that revealed a kind smile, Tiona, Aizu’s face relaxed slightly.
“It’s best to forget it, Aizu. Discussing with Tiona won’t solve anything. It is best
“Who told you to blab, Bate! I am currently talking with Aizu, there is no room for
“Meh, although I am sorry to say this, but Bate’s words are still reasonable.”
standing on Bate’s side—”
Amazon girl.
expressed their own opinions.
early in the morning. Even yesterday, you were not in the headquarters the entire
“WAHH, did you hear that Tione? Bate seems to be secretly investigating Aizu’s
How disgusting.”
towards Aizu. Isn’t it quite cute.”
worried about the
“Isn’t it fine, it is only to this extent. It isn’t like how Aizu would run off to the
problem……Also, don’t you say unbalanced!!”
Although Aizu was slightly troubled due to her being the source of the argument
would only further ignite the conversation, so she decided not to speak.
coming from another direction, she turned her gaze towards that side.
was undergoing by a tall and beautiful elf and a male Hobbit.
One had a serious expression while the other was leisurely playing the game.
“Muuuu……”
elf’s glamorous eyebrows twitched slightly.
hands on her lap.
“That is really straightforward, Riveria. Why not resist it for a bit longer?”
Calling out the respective name of the elf and the Hobbit, the opposite expression
Shortly after, the elf, Riveria, noticed Aizu’s gaze. She swung her long, jadecolored
“Are you looking for us for something? It can’t be that you also want to play a
“Haha, a move by Aizu, huh. Please let me see.”
He gently curved his blue eyes into a lake.
“Although Tiona and the others had also mentioned it earlier, is there something
“Ohoh, if that’s the case, then it is quite rare. If you have any, then please allow me
Being urged by the captain and vice-captain of the
“Riveria, when you two guide Adventurers, what do you do?”
“Yes, when we asked for something interesting, it was still quite interesting.”
Tiona and the others also stopped arguing and converged over.
“Aizu, suddenly, what is this? Did something happened—?”
than you?”
continue to think of these things that would make people laugh their heads off.”
ring. Then Aizu asked again.
“If it is me, I would always request them to meditate. After all, knowing yourself is
“If I have to say it, then I will bring them into the Dungeon—! Only a real battle is
“Probably, a fight. Anyways, first I’ll strip off their skins and train them
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The female lineup muttered their own opinions. On the side, Bate only twisted his
“It is all nonsense. Trash will, after all, be trash. As long as those trash are weak,
“……Bate, you, occasionally emerge some philosophical words.”
“A smelly women, whose mouth did not accumulate any merits……!”
find any meaning to do anything……Can’t believe I was actually taught by Bate.”
Looking at the gradually off-topic discussion, Aizu turned to Finn, who was by
“What about Finn?”
difficult to jump to conclusions.”
his chin.
“Aizu, why did you ask such things? Based on your reply, my answer may
“……I.”
In order to allow herself to think of a method to guide that boy.
It has already been 6 days since she had took the initiative to teach Bell. Although
she had become concerned about how to train him.
not understand the origin of her feelings. However, there was no doubt that she
The boy was straightforward in a good sense.
harsh, he had insisted over and over again. Continuously stepping into the
Without holding any doubts, at worst, he could be described as stubborn. However,
He did not master it well, but fast. The origin of his honest and straightforwardness
Thus, Aizu was constantly racking her head every day and thinking hard. In order
onwards. In order to reply to the will of that boy.
(If Finn was to know about it……)
Was it the mistake of her leaving the
absolutely more than one candidate that had that degree of fierceness.
also hide the secret about being attacked here.
“……Forget it. If that’s the case, let me think about it. Although it is an extreme
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He remained silent, then he expressed his own ideas out.
risk. Wouldn’t training those kind of things be the answer you are seeking for.”
gratitude by saying thank you.
“Although it is best to avoid going through danger, but perhaps to Aizu, it may be
Although I do not have any confidence in acting like a fool, but shall I keep it a
“……”
that point I will still warn you.”
Aizu only watched.
idea came from inside her chest.
“……Very happy?”
omen, Aizu asked back.
her weapon. However, right now she is humming, un un, and racking her brains.”
“Thinking about something, emerging some ideas. Because Aizu, who wanted to
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“Yes. Aizu looks happy.”
confident girl.
× × ×
As if my body was rooted underground, I could not move as I stared at the paper in
I muttered in a daze.
Many names were listed according to the Adventurer’s list. After I read the section
was sucked out.
was publicly revealed……”
The person that I was trying to chase after had once again opened an unforeseeable
After finishing with the Dungeon Exploration, I went to the guild’s headquarters
In front of the hall, on the bulletin board that was normally not be specially used, I
immediately looked for Eina-san to confirm it.
Dungeon, which was even further below the Lower Floor Area……”
Floor Boss……
Boss Monster.
be the last difficulty that prevents from increasing the Achieved Floors in the
If you were unlucky and met up with a Floor Boss dwelling in the
concerned about this incident. Being able to defeat a Floor Boss by herself, I have
It was probably what Eina-san had just said.
The backstreet scene from a few days ago, flashed through my mind.
step forward, and also her clear and powerful swordplay.
made me notice how small I was.
The distance that lies between me and that person, how far did it extend?
The overwhelming reality caused my heart to quietly collapse.
“……Ah, sorry. I got distracted. Then, that’s it for today.”
Giving a wry smile to Eina-san, who peeked over as if she was worried, I made
I must continue to work hard tomorrow. I continued to mutter inside my heart as if
While I waved at Eina-san, who frowned and forced a smile, I left the guild
(Although it might have been too strong and was overboard……)
My body had entered a state of depression. It feels like if I was inattentive, I will
The continuous sighs still had not stopped. I just hung my head and feebly walked
The dusk that is about to disappear, made the western skies extremely hazy. The
passed through their doors. On the side of the street, a never seen before elf bard
with a beautiful voice.
of expression and I wearing right now? With a muddled mind, I could only
there……Strong, great, Orario Adventurers, huh.
a detour towards the Central Square. While I was being pushed by the Adventurers
Moments later, I headed off towards the West Main Street Area.
“——Bell-san!”
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In a closer look, Seal-san, with her fine gray hair swaying behind, was currently
Ah, I had already reached nearby of
sort of thing……Without any signs, my hand was gripped by Seal-san.
“…….”
While I widened my eyes in shock and was speechless, Seal-san only watched the
confirm the temperature that exists there.
cheeks dyed red as if she was excited, and, at the same time, she uttered the next
“Bell-san, I wanted to see you…….!”
GachaGacha, I was currently washing dishes in the sink filled with water.
inside the bar. I was currently quietly focusing on washing dishes.
“I was specifically pulled by you over here, right!? Or is there nothing else to say!”
flew out aggressively as I cried out.
help wash dishes.
“If I do not greet others and was lazy……resting during work, I would not only be
“Isn’t this completely unrelated to me!?”
But then again, Seal-san, who was, patapata, walking back and forth from the
She was assigned the mission of helping out the waiters that were extremely busy
between the shop and kitchen.
“Boy, you were already sold by Seal. Just obediently acknowledge your fate nyaa.”
While I was being ordered around by the shop personnel, Anya-san and Chloe-san,
Although I was naturally not relieved……but considering how I was taken care of
decided to endure willingly.
desperately replaced Seal-san by doing her chores.
In addition, I do not know why I was secretly glad that I could empty my brain and
If I do not bury myself into some kind of work, it feels like I was recall the matter
I could only close my mouth and quietly wipe the dishes.
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“This amount is extremely ferocious. Allow me to also help.”
With a slender body that seems to snap when it was touch, and thin pointed ears.
It was Ryuu-san.
“No problem. It is also true that it is Seal’s fault. Towards Seal’s responsibility, the
etiquette was ill and it feels guilty.
While I watched and listened to the overly serious Ryuu-san, I panicked as I was
manners, but it may be far beyond my imagination.
straightforwardly.
“Uh——“
I was stunned and looked towards the side. At the same time, I looked at Ryuu-san
An elf is a race that had an appearance that stands out from others. Even her face
exuded a cold feeling, but it indeed had a beauty that could charm others.
“……”
“There is still some guilt that exists for leaving all this work here to you. If you do
Truthfully, under Ryuu-san’s goodwill and kindness, I really wanted to come clean
However, I can’t do it. I don’t want to do it.
a few streets behind the person that I longed for. The current me can’t do it. Inside
I once again understood how pathetic I was. However, as an alternative, I tried to
After listening to Aizu-san’s
“About that, Ryuu-san……Were you once a Adventurer?”
about it?”
“Upgraded a Lv. ……
wall.
towering and sinister wall, this kind of hazy thoughts emerged.
“Just by earning an achievement.”
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praise.”
“Defeating an enemy stronger than yourself……Earning a higher rank
Level Up.”
many weaker existence I defeat, I will still not
If I do not defeat an existence that is far more powerful than myself, or even worse,
no way for me to reach higher heights?
the material’s evolution. Also, the God’s
“So if that’s the case, the basic abilities……”
be a cornerstone for earning an Achievement.”
When basic abilities have reached 6 levels or above —— Reaching D rank, then it
“However, even if you fight against Monsters that are stronger than yourself……In
The main reason is that because they are stronger than you.
introduce here a general opinion.——Forming a party.”
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defects of a Lower Level and defeating the enemy. Orario Adventurers will all
Although at that time, the
“Cranel-san. If you really wish to become stronger, the presence of a team is
“Okay……”
Using her own power alone, she defeated a floor boss, an extremely powerful
From start to finish, I was simply consciously bounded towards the existence of a
“…….The rest can be considered that I speak out of turn. Is that okay?”
As if it was a formal speech giving advice to me, who did not understand even if I
“Cranel-san. As long as the number of people are different, it contains a different
“……?”
please do not look away from that Adventure, from the meaning of that
At the same time I was trying to figure out the true meaning of her words, Ryuusan
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“You are an Adventurer.”
remained there.
be found except right ahead.”
“……No, please do not worry too much. This is only my 6th sense, there are often
Although in that instant, I seem to have slightly widened my eyes towards Ryuusan,
cold face.
“What is it”, I hurriedly replied “Nothing at all”.
“Many thanks, Cranel-san. If I can, then please visit this bar again next time.”
I was watched by Ryuu-san, who still have work to do, as I walked out of the
After looking at the bustling open seats of the bar, I prepared to walk back towards
“Bell-san.”
After being called upon, I turned around. Seal-san was currently standing at a
Did she desperately tried to finish her work as a waitress, the pair of white cheeks
“Today, I am so sorry…….I am really grateful for it.”
“Ah, no. Although I had said these words in the beginning, but I have been
My gaze lingered towards the ground. Only then did I notice a tail and a bun that
Having such a serious attitude, wouldn’t it make the things that should be blamed
Anyways, I originally did not have any intentions to go into this further.
“……?”
Her shallow lips opened up and gently closed, as if she was struggling to say
“Because I…am not an Adventurer-sama, so I do not know what to say……”
“……Isn’t it fine to not go on an Adventure?”
Afterwards, Seal-san looked away slight, her upright eyebrows dropped, as if she
“Please don’t…force yourself. No matter what. Only this point I wanted to
“……”
With a foggy heartbeat, Seal-san whispered the last words.
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Adventurers, may have already been numbed about.
“No……”
Actually, there is no need to force yourself, I said while revealing a wry smile. At
She hoped that the day, where I could not accept this lunch, will never come. This
After bowing down beautifully with a neatly dressed waiter outfit, Seal-san
“……”
the bar. I stood there, staring at the sky.
The path pointed out by Ryuu-san and the path that was advised by both Seal-san
——
Probably, most certainly, it was two sentences that were extremely opposites.
quietly overlap together.
stare at the sky.
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illuminated the outer edge of the city.
reflected upon. The face appears to be bright red.
While our weapons fiercely clashed on top of the surrounding walls, I understood
From that person, whose golden hair was swaying, a merciless attack was released.
the topic that she had given out was the final part of the training. It was to show it
I blocked the sheath that flew over.
oncoming attacks continued to increase.
It was not directly deflecting the enemy’s weapon, but instead striking it from the
So far, I had continuously experimented and improved these movements. On this
had learnt.
I forcefully suppressed my thoughts about retreating and courageously defended.
held the
her.
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She easily parried my blow. But I had really conveyed it.
lowered my arm, Aizu-san only stared in silence.
increasingly intense light, it was difficult to open my eyes.
was happily smiling.
Aizu-san quietly murmured to herself.
emerged from the eastern skies. That is the signal declaring the end of this weeklong
My face turned to the side temporarily and watched the scenery. Then as my gaze
“Thank you for everything so far.”
When I recalled this, it feels so short. In essence, it was only a very short week.
Shortly after I raised my head, Aizu-san still had a face that lacks emotions, but her
“I should also thank you……I was happy.”
golden border for it.
bowed down my head and did nothing.
“……Then from now on, good luck.”
After the farewell that was treasured like god, that person turned her back from this
Staring at her back that was disappearing in the dazzling light, I wondered if I
I thought to myself. These pair of hands, just like the moment earlier, could it
During this week’s time, I could see that the distance from that person was still
Simply to the extent where I would stand there in stun. Simply to the extent where
Can I really chase after that silhouette?
Even so, I must chase after it.
In order to stand by her side. In order to catch up to her.
once again.
that’s the case, I must vow towards this clear morning.
walk in the opposite direction.
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out loud.
colleagues that were split apart due to work.
clock at night. Inside the office of the guild headquarters, there were only a few
Why not find something to drink? Just when Eina had this thought while she
depths of the room.
tomor—row!?”
After a deep sigh, she bluntly refused the cry of her human friend.
numerous documents were piled up like a tiny mountain.
for various
“Why are there so many people that
“I say you, don’t talk about the crystallization of Adventurer’s blood and sweat as
not have been reduced to such a fate, right?”
“No—Way.”
As if the conversation had ended, Eina turned her back away. While Eina received
over later.
As if she was immersed in the aftertaste after her work was done, she supported
swiftly written.
of it was to persuade and change the operational attitude of
Eina did not want to punish the
the
should indeed be the side that was punished from a fair standpoint. Regardless of
Eina had never thought of wanting to be like a Goddess of Justice and holding a
At least, she believes that it was a territory that she should not be involved in.
If they were to change a bit and allowing the living environments of Adventurers
involved or not.
would return from the Dungeon than anything else, would wade through this
(Since I had taken up a side of a specific
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it was mixed largely with her own personal affairs.
Based on the results, Eina was too concerned about that boy. So she did acts of
was a completely different matter than the act of giving advice out to Bell after
Abuse of power. As a member of the guild, she could be considered as a failure.
Even if she did not deserve to be a member of the guild, Eina did not want to lose
already decided.
to say it was for the pride of her insignificant half-elf side, but she still did not
from the bottom of her heart.
They can’t be that irresponsible for their actions. She playfully thought about this
While swaying her semi-long brown hair, Eina could not help but give a wry smile
“What is it, Eina? You suddenly giggled.”
“What’s the problem with it, did something happen? I was curious.”
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guild!?”
from their chair at the same time. All of them were male.
she hurried to correct the misconception of her friend.
plans on resigning.”
Towards her friend’s words, it might not be the case, Eina held back in her impulse
The male lineup that stood up all sighed, “Fu……”, and sat back down at ease.
If this report was approved by the top, then perhaps they could made Soma care
Even if the faction, itself, has no problems, the Adventurer members’ activities
area. Also, according to Bell’s testimony about harming the civilians, it was almost
If they ignore the warning, based on the situation, they may be forced out of Orario.
Even if it was Soma, who is only interested in his hobbies, he would have to
(Arde does not seem to be a Hobbit that has evil intentions……)
Lili and the
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front of the shop unknowingly. It was because of this that they did not submit an
They had wish Eina to convey words of apology towards the girl on behalf of them,
involved.
Eina once again muttered the words that she had said by herself.
(If the Adventurers use their own feet to trample others……Then that blood and
There is no way that everything will go smoothly, Eina thought.
this belief was deliberately shaken. Among them, there exist people who could
Two contrasting, complex emotions. It was not limited to just this incident. Eina
was enough to shake her.
not eliminate these negative feelings.
“Ah, yes?”
a nearby voice.
towards the entrance of the hall.
back from the Dungeon, was entering the guild headquarters.
“…….Sorry. Thank you very much.”
Her originally cloudy face had brightened up, not even she, herself, had noticed it.
(……But, it isn’t that there aren’t Adventurers that are desperately working hard.)
immediately smiled.
As expected, Eina likes Adventurers.
individuals, you will cheer up just by looking at them. It feels just about right.
and would not save Supporters. The ones that save the Supporters are also
If she was to say it was for them, the worries that Eina had about being dismissed
This was what Eina thought as she looked at the immature Adventurer’s face that
(Although it was often said that good people often have a premature death
Eina did not wish to believe, cannot believe it. At least in order for him to not die,
And, that
Even the noble Gods could not foresee what will happen, the world’s most
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Kanu could only stand there, stunned.
In front of the scene of blood, his eyes were frozen.
A scarlet, red, ferocious Bull.
currently facing the distant sky, the Dungeon’s ceiling, as it issued our a roar.
!”
Under the threat of the roar that seems to be able to shatter the eardrums, Kanu
A huge body filled with muscles. A vicious weapon covered its entire body.
synonym for a Monster. Right now, it was currently wielding a Large Sword and
It all started because it had witnessed a group of Amazon surrounding a burly man.
was being fought between strong individuals that did not belong in the
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between
Goddess’s jealousy towards Freya’s beauty——had many enemies.
her own members wanted to enter the Dungeon alone, then it was quite obvious
Speaking of which, although at that time, Kanu did not know about the specific
had already spread throughout the week. This battle was a planned attack by a
Although Kanu could only leak out moaning sounds in face of this different
Ignoring the gap between numbers, the beastman seemed to protect the cargo
This was the crossroad of fate.
They aimed for a gap and instantly snatched the cargo away. Although a cold howl
being suppressed by the enemy forces and it was confirmed that he could not
Kanu and the others hurriedly moved forward in the Dungeon. This size of a cargo
They must get away from here as soon as possible.
value would it bring, Kanu darkly thought to himself. A few days ago, he had
Sword. This time, it should be much better than that. His luck has come, and he
After he made sure he was separated by a sufficient distance, Kanu and his party
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To see the Monster named Minotaur that had lost its freedom and was bounded by
Without exception, the thoughts of the people at the scene were dyed completely
Then swiftly, their visions were also dyed blood red at the same time.
from his nose and turned around and torn the chains into iron pieces. Kanu’s
While he offering cries of blessing as if the world was about to end, the Minotaur
“Hyah……Hyyaahhhhhh!?”
issued out a voice that seemed to be broken, he scurried away in panic.
his companions that had already died turned into paint and made this miserable
The Adventurer that covered his head and ran away, could it be that he lost his
The Minotaur marched at a leisurely pace and in a unhurried manner, it approached
The figure of the Monster armed with the Large Sword inside the cargo box was
away from reality.
“VOOOOOOOOOO……!”
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Looking at his companion, who finally noticed that he was forced to act out a
His body and mind was motionless, only the color of his face was constantly
“VOOOOOO……!”
Towards this human male that was facing the wall with his back, the Minotaur only
Facing the shrill voice of his opponent, who was cowering on the ground, the
It gave off a slim expression. The body filled with muscles, zuruzuru, and
platform.
voice.
an instant.
Dogon, the Large Sword was swung down and created a roar.
“……Ah?”
meat pieces his companion became from his current position.
tells everything.
scene until the end at the entrance of the path. He leaked out a dry sound.
“——VO”
Turning around, it revealed a tensed face.
around and looked towards Kanu.
“VOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
Turning around, he used all his strength and pressed onto the floor.
from that place.
began to widen.
(D…Don’t joke around ——!?)
not think properly and repeatedly stimulated his brain.
extremely hot.
Ignoring everything, Kanu desperately continued to run away. A few times, his
It was currently late at night. There was not even a shadow of a nearby Adventurer.
long he ran, he still could not escape from the same view.
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linger and chase after Kanu.
pressure that he would definitely be caught.
feeling as if it was a cunning hunter. There was no mistake, Kanu let out his desire
As a replacement of having one of his horns being broken by one person, in
The Minotaur holding a Large Sword was wholeheartedly chasing after Kanu.
The Monster behind him was constantly approaching, Kanu, who was breathing
Anyways, he have to run forward. He must pull away.
fear.
He could only desperately continue to move.
“Ka……!?”
As if the fragment of his sound that he desperately squeezed out leaked out from
His two eyes were trembling. Following this, Kanu suddenly turned around to the
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have descended for this moment.
A Minotaur with one horn stuck its head from around the corner.
Screams were scattered.
The Minotaur held the Large Sword as it completely revealed itself from the corner.
sword for this large body.
Eyes filled with blood and a weapon wet with crimson color. It was craving for the
“D…Don’t come over to meeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!?”
Then he swung the
“GUVO……!”
The fireball released by the Dagger hit the Minotaur.
its power reduced. Within the space where there was nowhere to run, small-scale
Facing the Minotaur that seemed to swing his burly arms back and forth, Kanu
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cracks.
As if the blade had lost its light, numerous iron filings dropped onto the ground.
surpassed its usage and shattered by itself.
“Fuuu, Fuuu……!”
The Monster that still had fire on his body was in front of his eyes.
An instant later, the huge silhouette extended the muscles in its upper arms and
“N…NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO ———
Following the feeling of his forehead severely cut apart, Kanu’s consciousness
× × ×
“……”
Without showing any signs, the white tea cup on the table broke. The curved
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white colored pieces still scattered everywhere.
Hestia, who remained silent for a period of time, raised her head from the
kitchen.
like he will be going to the Dungeon a bit earlier today. There was no time left
After switching her gaze with Bell, who had finished wearing his Adventurer-only
“Then Kami-sama, the follow-up work is almost completely done! You only have
“Ah……Bell-kun!”
immediately reacted and called him to stop. Thus, he stopped and turned over with
Hestia was loss for words. She could not say “Because I have a bad feeling, so
don’t go to the Dungeon today&rdqu