Did that brave man fire you and kick you out?

I asked Aquaria about the banishment of the "Duchy of Apollonia" hero party.

"I see... I can only heal... I was useless in battle and I was slow to level up." I handled your luggage from the way.

I was still trying, but my favorite armor was damaged during the battle and I was slow to heal, so I got fired after being beaten.

Her Majesty and his dignitaries also expelled me with the will of a brave man. "

Aquaria-san has a dark, sunken face.

Still, he's a jerk.

As far as I can tell, I don't think he's very brave.

Why was such a guy chosen for the [Summoner's Summoning]...?

[Summoning a Hero] Isn't it a mistake?

And even worse, the prince and his ministers.

Instead of trying to be brave, it seemed like you were right.

If you're not good at it... maybe you're taking advantage of a nonsense hero.

In any case, the "Duchy of Apollonia" is a terrible country.

I have to deal with the devil... but I really want you to give me a break.

It's not the time to start a war between human nations or anything like that!

"You were in a pretty bad place." But I'm glad you're banished, depending on your thinking. There's not a single good thing about being in such a place. "

Nia said brightly.

"... that's true, too. I'm sure... there's nothing I can do about being there, so I have to thank you for banishing me."

Aquaria-san's expression turned a little brighter.

Is there any family in the 'Duchy of Apollonia'?

"Yes, I'm not here anymore." I originally lived in a marginal village. I used to live with my grandmother, who died before I got into the brave party. I lived with my grandmother all my life, so I cried even after she died and was buried.

At that time, for some reason, the [user] skill developed...

The village chief knew about it, and the country knew about it.

The user skill is precious, so I was taken to the city and forced into a hero's party. ”

"That's right." I'm sorry about your old lady. However, in the "Duchy of Apollonia", there is no grief anymore, is there? "

“Yes, that's why I abandoned my country and came here. And somehow I'm stronger... and I want to stop that brave man! I'm sure a lot of people will die because of that brave man. That's why... I want to be able to stop it!"

Aquaria clenched her fist.

"Was she determined to do that..."

That's why I'm in the labyrinth...

Such a person needs to be supported.

"I see. Aquaria wants to be strong." Then you'd better stay with us.

Well, I can't tell you much, but being one of us is going to give us an extraordinary boost.

... even if you didn't become an ally, to become stronger as an adventurer, it would be more effective to join our clan. Even the adventurers who have just made their debut are already being told that they have a golden rookie. "

Nia lit up and re-invited.

"That's right..." Master Nia and Mr. Grimm... I think they can be trusted.

... but is it really okay to take care of you?

It would be nice if the [Duke of Apollonia] were left alone... but if we were pursuing him, I think we'd find him someday... "

"Like I said, there's no need to worry about that."

And if "Duke of Apollonia" is the country you said it would be, we might end up in Coten Pan, regardless of whether Aquaria becomes one of us or not. I won't allow innocent people to be sacrificed. "

Nia thumbs up with a handsome face.

“Yes, we may have already been noticed by the Duchy of Artemina. That's why, even if you were to look at the" Duchy of Apollonia ", it wouldn't be a big problem."

I said it brightly, too.

"I see... Well then... I'll take care of you." Thank you very much. "

Oh, I see you've finally made up your mind.

"Great. Thank you again, Aquaria-chan."

Nia spins three times in the air happily.

Yes, Nia-sama, thank you very much.

"I'm happy too. First of all, you can be a member of the clan....."

"No... if you will allow me... please be my companion, just like the other [user] people."

The Grimm can believe it, and I don't think it's good halfway there. It's also my determination..... "

She said it in a strong tone, in a way that blocked my words.

”Are you sure... I've decided right now...?”

Because I'm a person who's been betrayed and hurt... I think it's scary to trust people again.

"Yes. If you look at these girls, I can see that Grimm and Nia are good people..."

Aquaria said that and sent her gaze towards Lily and Chappie.

Lily and Chappie listened to us worriedly.

Now, after receiving such a word from Aquaria-san, I'm nimble as if I smelled it.

“I'm glad to be a family.”

"Chappie's happy, too." Your sister is getting more ~

That's what the two of you are saying, and your body is twitching.

As usual, these two are too cute.

"Are you a family member...?"

Ms. Aquaria murmured.

"My people are one big family. I'm probably surprised because there are not only people, but also various members.”

"A family... a family... can I be a family too...?"

Ms. Aquaria mumbled again, dumbfounded.

"Of course I can be." Be part of a big family. We're having a lot of fun. Especially girls, they always have a good time. Of course, when I want to be alone, I don't mind being alone at all. We all respect each other. "

Nia said pleasantly as she spun through the air.

"I'm so glad to have a family again..."

“I think our people will be delighted. You're very welcome."

"Ah... thank you. I... what should I do?”

Aquaria seems to be crying a little bit.

“There's no need to do anything. I think you should do what you want to do.

However, the "user" children are gathered and trained because they are dangerous due to their special skills.

You can join us there, or you can train here as an adventurer as planned. "

"... are you free?"

“Yes, of course, all I want is for you to be strong enough to protect yourself. We just need to help each other, so we don't have to work too hard at all."

"... yes, I understand"

"Don't worry, I'll get you a consultation."

Nia said that and spun around again with pleasure.

Today, the rotation is more than usual.

I'm pretty glad that Nia is one of us.

It was like Aquaria had her heart closed.