Hazure Skill ‘Mapping’ wo Te ni Shita Ore wa, Saikyou Party to Tomo ni Dungeon ni Idomu
Episode 124: Reunion between Us
We're headed to Aifan to get Neme back, and we're heading south.
Anyway, Aifan is just ahead of one country, and there's still a distance to the destination.
Moreover, the information on the attacker was just the identity of one person, and the mastermind and purpose were still unknown.
We are not fools enough to rush into enemy home like this.
There was a desire to get back the neme in a hurry, but when I didn't even know about Aifan.
To help Neme, the presence of someone like a detailed guide to Aifan was essential.
When I was in agony with Reifa before, I used the help of the decapitator and Asha to solve the situation.
However, because it happened in the city of Purif, I was able to rely on their help in the King's City, and the destination, Aifan, is opposite to the King's City from the perspective of the city of Purif.
It will take a few days just to contact them, and it will take a few days to wait for a reply.
I was concerned about rushing things, but I didn't think there was that much time to spare.
So this time, it was someone else I was trying to rely on.
The man had heard that he lived in a small country between Purif and Aifan.
I'm not living in an eye fan, but at least I know more about an eye fan than we do.
When I arrived in the town where the man lived, I decided to stay in an inn with only one view of the Arrivals.
The current time is in the evening. In the town where the West Sun was falling, I headed to the address where she should be alone.
The house was a seemingly unusual house.
A cozy house. The house was decorated with stylish plants, and the windows leaked light from the indoor lighting.
When you ring a brand new light blue ring bell, a nostalgic face will appear after a while.
"... eh?"
"Long time no see."
"How could you...."
"Are you that surprised?"
"No, I didn't expect to meet you in this town...Well, I was the one who told you where to go when I left the city of Puriff, which is surprising and weird, but I didn't think you'd come even if you grabbed the little girl. "
"I miss the way you call it, Master."
Yes. My target was Reese, who was once introduced to Jin in the city of Puriff and taught me how to fight as a bandit.
I haven't seen her in two years.The last time I talked to him was when Jin died.
She lost her precious companions, her purpose and her guiding principles, and was told to leave the adventurer there towards her.
I was told that I was going back to my hometown, which was just a small country on the way to Aifan.
Two years seems short and long.I don't seem to have changed much, but Reese doesn't.
Hair is a little longer and the tone of voice is not as tense as it used to be.
And above all, she's an apron now.As for me, who has a strong impression of being an adventurer in shorts, I really feel uncomfortable.
"That's right. Ah, so now they call you Seven Wises?I saw it in the paper before. "
Eh, has it reached this country?
"Izar's Chosen Seven is world-famous.Besides, I'm really curious about the trend of the old teacher. "
That's what it is.
"Should I call you Seven Wise and change it to you?"
"Fine, as always."
I'm just remembering how I used to talk about it.
I felt like I would never be able to have a casual conversation like I used to if I could even change the way I called it.
"But what's the matter? You came all of a sudden?"
"You wanted to talk to me about something, and you wanted to talk to your master personally, right?Are you okay now? "
"That's all I'm gonna put up at home...I'm cooking dinner, so wait a minute.I think I can get rid of it right away, so I'll talk to the neighborhood coffee shop or something. "
"Okay."
Well, wait a minute.
So when Reese told me where the coffee shop was, she disappeared into the house.
When I enter the designated coffee shop, I ask for coffee and arrive at my seat.
Speaking of which, when Reese told me to quit the adventurer, was it a coffee shop?
A strange coincidence occurs when you put your mouth on the cup and a leash appears in the store.
She seemed to be thinking the same thing.As she reached the opposite seat with her hands up, she said the most openly.
Was this a coffee shop the last time I saw you?
That's right.
"Well, it's a lonely coffee shop in a smaller town than it was then."
Laughing so ridiculously, she also ordered coffee from the clerk.
Reese opens his mouth before the drink comes.
"Were you talking about quitting the adventurer with me?"
"Yes, well, I kind of quit and I'm still exploring the dungeon.What about Master? "
"Look at this."
That's how Reese put his left hand on the table.
A silver ring shines on the ring finger on the back of my hand.
"I'm married, me."
"... I knew it. Congratulations."
I've known the fact since I went to Reese's house.
She had a desire to marry, and the reason she left the adventurer was to live a normal life.
And above all, the last name on the plaque had changed.You didn't bring me home because you hesitated to bring other men home.
"There was a moment. Bless me like I'm happier."
"I'm surprised, I'm just a little late."
"Why are you surprised? Was it such a surprise that I was able to get married?"
"That's not how it works. I really want to congratulate you."
"Very well. Well, the most amazing thing about getting married is myself."
Reese looks distantly at the ring in his hand.
"When I got home, I decided to live under my parents.I said I was going to be an adventurer, and all of a sudden I ran out of the house.I realized I was worried, and I thought I'd be a little filial. "
Was that so?
"And when I came back, I was suddenly introduced to a man because sometimes I was late at this age.They were people who lived in the neighborhood, I knew their faces for a long time, but I never talked to them properly, and I wasn't excited at all.But I thought I'd meet you once because your mom and dad are going to convince you seriously. "
Reese was therefore embarrassed.
"But I think it would be nice to meet someone and think about it a little.While we were doing this, we were supposed to meet and get married sometime. "
"I was supposed to get married when I realized...Isn't marriage a more important event? "
"That's all I can say.Still, I'm happy now.When I was young, a boring life awaited me when I quit my adventurer.I wanted to live a life with a sense of being alive, even if it was short, so long as I lived as if I had been killed in the ordinary.But after trying to live a boring life, I realized.The ordinary life is not bad.Now this boredom feels like love. "
After that, Reese asked.
"You didn't come here to have such a chat, did you?What are the real requirements for visiting me? "
I'm sure Reese was aware of it.I didn't come here to bloom in memories.
Old adventurer acquaintances must have come a long way.
"That's..."
I hesitated to fulfill my original purpose, but I decided to tell Reese that my buddy Neme had been taken by a mysterious raider.
"--That's why."
After finishing everything, Reese opened his mouth.
"That's a big deal."
"Yes, so I was wondering if you could help me."
"Unfortunately, I can't do that.I don't know much about Aifan either, and above all, I have something to protect now. "
That's how Reese put his hand on his stomach.
"Looks like there's a new life in me.Besides, if anything happens to me, my husband will be sad.He doesn't have a special face, nor is he brave.But it's very gentle. "I'm really glad I married someone as beautiful as you."This is for me. You're laughing, right? "
Reese slapped his red face with his right hand as he smiled a lot.
"That's why I can't go with you.I'm sorry I couldn't help you when you were in trouble with a cute former apprentice. "
"That's fine, I told you I couldn't do it."
Answer that and smile.
Reese's happiness was supposed to be a delightful event, but wonder and loneliness are on the rise.
I'm sure Reese and I split our lives apart.
Unlike me, who keeps chasing dreams, Reese has decided to take real happiness.
Nothing to blame, it should be the right thing to do as a person.
Still, when I went to school with her, I knew that she was gone, and I felt pity.
"Thank you so much for making time for me to push you all of a sudden."
When Jin died and fled to King's Landing, if I had really decided to quit the adventurer, would I have lived a life with a warm smile like Reese today?
I don't know. Maybe there was a future when we married Roslia and lived happily together.
But at the same time, there is a hunch that it didn't happen.
At that time, I felt that my ordinary life was not enough, and I couldn't abandon my dreams.
Not unlike Reese, who was able to completely abandon his dreams.
Is that because of my character?I don't know if I was just a kid.
Maybe one day I'll grow up and give up my dungeon strategy.
But I don't think it's the right time, and I have to get my nerves back in order not to give up on my dreams.
When I tried to take a seat, Reese waited.
"I told you I couldn't help you.I might be able to give you more advice. "
"Advice?"
"Yeah. I don't think it's a bad idea to ask local thieves for help getting into a strange country.After all, information is important for doing something.Bandits who are not very active in dungeon exploration (battle style) are also very useful for information-gathering and interpersonal combat. "
Really?
"So, there's one famous bandit in Ivan."
Reese kept poking his index finger.
"His name is Swiss Mylan. He's the strongest bandit in the world with five fingers."
"If you ask him for help..."
"It won't be hard to get back your loved ones."
"Such a person is an eye fan....."
I'm breathtaking the new information from Reese.
I don't care if you've been a bandit for years and you don't know any world-famous talent.
"I've only heard rumors that such bandits are in the eye fans, so I don't know who they are because I've never met them.I wish I could help.Besides, if I can grab your power, I might be able to solve it by myself, but I'll tell you something. "
"No, I know best that I can't do anything by myself.Thank you for this helpful information. "
I wonder what a compassionate person Reese is when he suddenly comes and asks for advice, from kindness, without putting the other person in harm's way.
Even though I quit the adventurer, Reese is my master.
Even if I were to walk a different path, it seemed like an event that would not change.
I'm glad I haven't seen Master's face in a long time.
"I don't think you gave me that much useful information."
"It's not that, it's good to see your happy master."
And now I can say a blessing from the bottom of my heart.
"Let me say it again. Congratulations on your marriage.I hope Master will lead a happy honeymoon. "
"Don't worry, I have a happy honeymoon without praying."
That said, Reese lifted his right hand and made goo.
"Grab your little girl and get your people back and go home safely.With that, fulfill your dream of dominating the dungeon that I couldn't accomplish.Then I'll be able to hold my breath as a former master. "
"I'll take back the neme and dominate the dungeon even if you don't tell me.And my master is not my former master, he is my eternal master. "
"Don't say cute things anymore."
That's how I warmed up my chest for a reunion with Reese.