"Arrives" who has passed through one level and the members and I have returned to the ground from the transition crystal on the next two levels.

As the sun went down, I was overwhelmed by the appearance of the city of Purif in the hustle and bustle that was different from the daytime, and I was arriving at the party house.

Even though it is a spaciously built party house, the size of the entrance is limited.

Each one takes off their shoes in order and goes up to the entrance.

"I'm tired ... Can I take a bath first?"

The neckhead at the head gives the best name to the bath.

For now, Neme hasn't done anything in today's dungeon search.

Just followed.

None of the members of "The Arrivers" were injured, so Neme, the healer, had no place.

I'm not sure what got tired, but I'm the best newcomer in the party.

Don't be sloppy.

The name runs to the bathroom.

Perhaps because the appearance is too young, it seems like a child until the movement.

"I'll keep this booty organized."

Jin went up the stairs to his room on the second floor.

The first floor of the party house is a communal space such as a living room, dining room and water area.

The second floor was their own room.

Thus, I, Force, and Erin are left behind.

"Now I'm back in the room. I left dinner. Erin, the top chef!"

The Force hits Erin's shoulder and tries to get out.

The expression seemed to be smiling somewhere.

"Hey ... Erin is a good cook ..."

Erin frowns upon hearing what I said.

"... I'm not that good. Okay ..."

"Speaking of which, Note didn't hear all of our skills?-I'll tell you because it's this time."

In contrast to Erin, who shuffles as if trying to divert her, Force has turned away and ate.

"Yes. I heard a little about Force and Jin's skills, but others ..."

"As I heard from Jin, my skills are [Swordsmanship / Pole], [Mental Eyes], and [Magic Resistance / Large]. Jin's skills are [Shape Change / Minerals] "Shadow" is a skill that gives you the ability to instantly repel your own speed. [Shape change / mineral] uses two slots, so you have two skills. "

"What about Neme unnie, who has never shown her skills in this search?"

"It seems you only have one 3-slot skill called [Saint's authority]. I only have one skill like a notebook, but that ability is exceptional."

"How much is exceptional?"

"I don't know much about it, but it seems that the sacred spells I use are a few steps up, I can use my original spells, and there are many other effects, so what is Erin's skill?"

For that matter, Force glances at Erin.

"Yes, say it."

Erin looked terrible.

However, the Force continued, ignoring Erin's cold response.

"[Magic power increase / pole] and [All attribute magic appropriateness-]"

"When?"

[Cooking / Small] "

"Cooking / small?"

I suddenly speak out for a surprising combination of skills.

"Fufu ... No, what is [Cooking / Small]! [Cooking / Small]! Skills are cooking skills! And small! "

"Come, don't make me laugh!"

The Force's reluctant rush has entered the acupoint.

I can't breathe well even if I try to stop laughing.

The gaze as if shooting is pierced by the two.

"Get out now, I'll kill you!"

"I don't like it. Do you obey me? Go back to your room. Please do your best to make dinner, [Cooking / Small]!"

"Well, so don't make me laugh ... The Force ..."

"Because you'll be serving the garbage that came out yesterday for your dinner ..."

"" Yes ... I'm sorry ... "

We lower our heads.

The Force went up the stairs to lubricate the fire any more.

Escaped ...

Thanks to me, I was left alone in the hallway with Erin alone.

Awkward air flows.

Well, maybe I'm bad because I'm half bad.

The other half is due to the Force.

No, the force is bad 70%.

"That ... would you like to help or cook?"

Offering help in making dinner, trying to get rid of the awkward atmosphere.

I never returned to my room, and I didn't want to have garbage for dinner.

As a matter of fact, there are quite serious reasons.

When I was an adventurer with Meyer, she had Meyer make all the dishes.

She was abandoned by Meyer and had to go to another adventure party for chores.

In short, it was late. Anything. Do your best.

I'm not confident in my skills because I've been cooking and it's been a little early, but I think it's better than not.

Leaving everything, living with the dependable Meyer.

Behind this proposal was the determination not to make such a mistake again.

This suggestion seemed appealing to Erin, who had no idea what she was feeling.

"Thank you ...

Erin walks straight away.

I followed up and arrived at a neat little kitchen.

Like the party house, the kitchen was large.

Even if two people enter, they do not feel narrow at all.

Indeed, there is only a party at the forefront of puriffing dungeon capture, which is described as a fountain with infinite gold.

I can't imagine how much money this house is spending.

"Then, the notes help cut the ingredients."

"Yes……"

Erin took out the vegetables, washed them lightly with water and put them in front of me.

Ask them for the location of the kitchen knife and cutting board and work on the vegetables.

“…………”

“…………”

There is no word between them. Perhaps because of the silence, the sound of the knife screaming is overheard.

Erin opens her mouth, as if she couldn't bear the air that frightened her back.

"Hey, note. I heard from Jin, are you 16 years old?"

"Yes, but ...

"I'm 16 too."

"It's the same year ..."

"That's not it. I don't know unless I say it? I don't have to use me honorifics."

"I understand-no, I understand.

"That's right. That one is more calm."

“…………”

“…………”

The conversation breaks. An awkward silence attacks them again.

I was somewhat aware. The story is interrupted at my turn.

Somehow, I'm not good at talking to girls ...

After all, was that something like that with Meiya?

There was resistance in speaking with girls of the same age.

In the past, I think I could talk a little more properly.

I think she was speaking normally with her ...

You may just want to think so.

Of course, Changs, who had lived with me since she was born, was so rural that she was the only girl of her generation to be around.

She didn't have the opportunity to talk to any other girl, and maybe she was illusioned that she spoke well thanks to her care.

Given that, am I originally not good at talking to girls?

While working in silence with inspiration, Erin suddenly heard a voice.

She has already washed the vegetables and has watered the pot.

"I was against putting you at a party."

Erin puts the pot on fire. Flames protruded a little from the bottom of the pot, probably because of the great heat.

"Do you know that the party trying to capture the dungeon is basically a sextet?"

Shake his head to ask Erin's question.

My hand was already stopped.

"Only six people can be in the boss room at a time, so most parties have a maximum of six people."

"That's right ... I first knew ..."

I finally squeeze out my voice from my stuck throat.

"But our party was four people, isn't it? Five people, even if we refill the missing tank clerk. So when we need to restock one more member, let's put in the mapping staff from Jin. There was a proposal-"

Erin's hand continues to talk.

I was stretching my fingertips on my cut vegetables.

"I was the opposite. I didn't want to put in my feet. I wanted to have six strong members if possible. But I could understand what Jin was saying. At the moment we are struggling with monsters in the dungeon. Rather, I was taking the time to go through complicated dungeons. ''

"So me?"

"Yeah, except me, I agree with Jin's opinion, because we've decided that our fighting power would be fine even if we were at the party with only one hand or foot. But I think so No. I think it would poison the party if any members tried to pull their feet. "

I understood painfully what Erin wanted to say.

Because it is. That's what I did to Meyer.

Of course, Erin doesn't know my past. It was a coincidence that she spoke this story.

But I feel like Erin's words blame my past.

"I'm sorry"

Out of the mouth was an apology.

Who was the apology for?

Erin?

Or maybe against Meya, who is not here?

"I don't blame you individually."

Erin dismisses the apology as meaningless.

"Because the notebook that was doing adventurers was one of the better conditions among those who have [mapping] skills ..... At one time I am not an adventurer [mapping (mapping)] Skill owners with gold There was a plan to hire and accompany me ... "

Erin's follow-up wasn't in my head anymore.

Because her words were poking where I didn't want to be touched deeply.

"But I hate it. I'm not going to bring half-hearted people or limbs. After dinner, I think Jin will have a detailed explanation, but for the time being, we will train you I can protect you now, but there is no guarantee that we will be able to protect even unknown levels from now on ... "

Erin looked away from the pot and stared at me from the front.

"I think it's going to be a tough training, and if you're content with being in your hands, then-"

Her straight gaze pierces me.

"I'm out of this party mercilessly"

Truly, you can tell your true intentions that will never be deceived.

I can stand up to the place where it seems to be going backwards terribly.

He responded clearly and straightforwardly.

"I don't want to rely on everyone too."

"That's good, but don't forget that feeling."

Words that seem at first glance.

But somehow, I was convinced that it came from her kindness.

You may be over-conscious.

But if Erin was really hostile, he wouldn't give any face-to-face advice.

"I see. I promise. Thank you, Erin."

――It doesn't matter if you don't tell me.

Because I won't make the same mistake again.

Don't betray someone who believes in you as you did in Meiya.

――Because we decided so.