A few days before the end of the turbulent 21-story offensive.

When excitement and a floating mood finally separated us.

The "Arrivals", who had gone on a dungeon offensive without any effort, decided to take a vacation for a while because of their daily fatigue and the meaning of calming their hearts.

You can lightly exercise outside to avoid getting restless, and after taking a shower, you can say that you are relaxing in the living room.

"Can I have a moment?

This voice belongs to Sophie.

When she raised her face, there was still a maid dressed girl standing with her back stretched out.

"What?"

"I need you to come."

"What happened all of a sudden? Is it possible to confess?"

Speak a joke in retribution.

She's such a joke ─ ─.

"That's not true. Think calmly. Why did you think I liked you? Maybe a notebook is a narcissist?

……

I meant a joke that I didn't think I was, but I didn't think I'd be told this much.

Sophie, whose subordination was liberated through gratitude and became a secret accomplice, can no longer shy away from me.

It's a pleasure in itself, but if you say so badly, you'll miss her, too, for her old obedience.

Well, it was Sophie himself who made this mistake at first. All I'm saying is boomerang.

"Forget the jokes ─ ─"

Of course I'm kind. I don't pursue such things.

I don't want to say anything that bothers me, but I don't want you to feel any worse.

Because I'm not freaked out by bad words from a girl.

"What do you want me to do?

"I was summoned by His Highness Rafah. He wants to talk."

"Separate from the aftertreatment of the previous 21-story battle?

"Yes."

Just as in the previous 21-story offensive, the "Arrivals" responded to the rescue issued by the "Princess's Army (Princess Knights)".

When it comes to rescue between adventurer parties, it's only natural that reward stories come up.

In fact, even when Erin and I were in distress on the 20th floor, Jin was paying for the rescue party, and no matter how many parties I knew, it was difficult for people to get paid.

So I decided to negotiate the compensation with the Force, but unexpectedly Rafa responded lightly.

I'm talking about her for a reason. I thought you might harass me a little bit more, and I was unexpectedly grateful to you, so I offered you a reward that is not many times what I expected.

Among the rewards that I have presented, when she became king, there was even a noise of acknowledging her status as a nobleman, and it is new to my memory that we also turned down the boulder.

After all, I became afraid of receiving money from Rayfah and decided to decline only for a small reward for receiving some magical equipment that I could use.

I don't want to buy any more grudges. "The Reacher (Albers)" was never an enemy, so I stopped scratching my desire with the hustle and bustle.

I don't know if it was because of that, but as for Rayfah, he didn't seem to have the same bad feelings about the "Reacher (Albers)" or me.

Either way, there was a sense of forgiveness from the time I saved them from the 21st floor.

It would be nice to think that all the "Arrivals" and "Princess's Army (Princess Knights)" controversies have been resolved.

It seems that there is a completely different case being called this time.

"I guess you're talking about it...."

"I don't know."

"Talk to me and Sophie... I can't even imagine...."

"That's not true. I'm the only one called."

Oh, yeah?

Then why was I called out?

"So, where do I go?

"under His Highness Rapha."

"Why? You weren't called?

"I'm worried about going alone. I don't know what to say. I want you to follow my notebook."

……

It was a complete collateral.

No matter how much you've been able to sell your thanks to your opponent, you're afraid to go under that princess...

I don't know what triggers it, and I don't know how to buy anger.

If I could, I would've wanted to sneak up on God without touching him.

"Why, it's me. Wouldn't you ask Erin or something?

"If Erin says it, I think it's the other way around....."

"Certainly...."

I was convinced. Sophie seems to know a lot about the party members.

"And you're an accomplice. It's only natural that you cooperate with me."

"It feels like it's being used unilaterally...."

"If you're an accomplice, you don't have to give it back. In the first place, it's just like a notebook, and it's hard to ask for these things."

"If you say so...."

Well, let's just say she trusted me.

I feel a lot sweeter to Sophie, but seeing her drifting around with a delicate aura makes me want to be kind to you.

Maybe I'm an unexpected person.

Well then, hurry up and get ready. I'm ready to go. "

"Eh!? From now on!?"

"I'm going to. Is there a problem?

"No, I don't have any plans, but I'm ready..."

"You don't need to be prepared. All you have to do is follow me, keep an eye on my notebook, and then follow me at the right time."

"Ah, you can't just watch..."

"So when this story fails, I want you to comfort me."

"And I needed to follow up even after!?"

I felt that Sophie's negative thoughts were showing off a lot, but I also had negative thoughts that could not be said about people, so I decided to stop pursuing them.

"Well, if it's that important, I'd like to be a little more prepared."

"I can't have my heart if it is postponed too long. I want to put an end to this."

"You also have mental problems....."

When he visited his former employer, who was once deported. It's only natural to be nervous.

I don't think it's a very bad discussion, but I'm sure you'll seriously think about it because of your loyalty to Rayfah.

"Okay. Let's go now."

"... are you okay?

"You said right now, didn't you?

"Yes, but... now I'm nervous..."

"Which way!

Now is the time.

After a tour, Sophie chose to go now.

Fortunately, my current outfit is ready to go. It would be better for Sophie to get it done quickly.

Well, let's go.

Hang on a second.

"Now what?"

Sophie grabs my sleeve and says.

"I'm getting a stomach ache from being nervous. Can I go to the bathroom?

"Go on your own....."

Then Sophie and I left the party house 30 minutes later.

"Um... I'm sorry..."

It was the brutal princess who appeared when she rang the bell in the hotel room.

He stares at us with a grumpy face.

"You know...."

What is it?

"Why are you here..."

"Why?

I almost wanted to ask.

It was also I who pressed the ringtone in the room. I'm the one standing in front of the door.

The summoned man shrunk behind me to hide.

"You really can't use it. Don't do anything extra, come alone...."

"... I got angry because of my notebook."

Sophie whispers softly.

Would you stop blaming me? I feel it's totally Sophie's fault.

Well, that's fine. There's nothing you can do about it. Come in and talk to me. "

I didn't think I'd get kicked out.

You two are invited into the room.

"Ah...."

I saw Mia in the room.

Even though the eyes were right, they were immediately diverted. You shut your mouth without saying anything.

It seems to be avoided and sad.

Well, even though I promised not to face each other until I attacked the dungeon, I'm sure you're uncomfortable that I was able to help you on 21 levels.

It seems that there are only four people in the room, including us. Reifa sat down in a high motion.

Sophie whispered into the space occupied by silence.

"Notebook, what's the story?"

"Why me? Say it yourself."

"You think I can do that when I'm nervous?

"Even if you say it with confidence....."

Though stunned, he turned back to Rayfah.

Looks like I'm gonna have to take it off to get this place over with.

"So, Rafa, what's the story?

"That's why you're in charge..."

"As you said."

I could not object entirely. Too right.

Sophie's ear spanking came flying.

"Don't say anything to upset His Highness."

"I feel like it's all Sophie's fault...."

I was filled with the desire to complain about the allegations from behind that being unreasonable.

If I were talking, I wouldn't be angry by now.

"Can I get down to business?

Reifa was stunned at us like that.

Sophie nodded.

"Actually, I wanted to tell you in the absence of Notre Aslon ─ ─"

No, Rayfa opens her mouth.

"First of all, thank you for helping me. I'll flush the past into the water. That's why you don't have to be weird."

Yes!

Sophie answers with an overwhelming voice.

With such a bitter smile on her face, Rafa continued.

"Besides, I need to talk to you. May I?"

"Yes, anything!

Towards Sophie, who was stuck in a tight spot, Ray Fa made a suggestion of shock.

"Sophie, aren't you coming back to me?

Unexpectedly, I peel my eyes. It seemed that Sophie was the same.

Back ─ ─

"You're right. Without you, I would not be alive by now. I'm suggesting you excuse me from that job and return to me."

That's it, Rafa shook her head.

"That's not true. I'll fix it. I'm asking you to come back under me."

"Please...."

"That's right. Apparently I need you. I can't use it as a subordinate at all, but as a person who can support me, you may be a necessary piece. That's what I started to think about the last time."

It's a visible change in Rayfah.

I had no idea that the day would come when she would say such a thing.

"You don't have to be a knight to follow. You don't have to be an attendant. I want you to stay by my side and support me."

Straight words that don't resemble you.

When I looked at Rayfah's eyes, it was clear that it was not false.

"In some cases, you may return to the Princess Army."

"To 'Princess's Army'....? But ─ ─"

"By the way, in that case, I will banish this half-elf from the Princess Army and count it."

"Why!?"

Mia's eyes peeled at the bullet.

However, Rayfa continued talking, releasing half an elf that could stain the air of the field with laughter.

"It shouldn't be bad for you. When I become king, I will fulfill all your wishes."

"Eh!?"

"So come back under me. Sophie"

That was the word she was waiting for.

A proposal that you should have thought of as a sorrow. A reward finally given by the former Lord, who swore allegiance.

There is nothing else to nod about. It's sad that Sophie has left the Arrivals, but I can't help it.

Her dream finally comes true. You will finally be rewarded. For her happiness, I will also congratulate you on your decision to leave the party.

That's what I was thinking.

"Sorry, that's not all I can do."

That's why it took me so long to realize that she had rejected the proposal.

"─ ─ Eh!?"

Surprised at me elsewhere, Rafa opens her mouth in a calm state.

"May I ask why?

"Yes, I am pleased with Reifa's suggestion. Really, that's enough to jump up."

Then you can nod.

"But it's also fun to live in the Arrivals. Some people don't want to end it."

I didn't expect Sophie to think so much about us.

For her, at some point, the 'Arrivals' were bigger than Rayfah's.

"I don't want to abandon my current location. That's why I can't accept Lord Reifa's offer."

"That's right...."

"But if we finish the dungeon! Then again! Would you let me work under His Highness Reifa!?"

……

"Will you forgive my selfishness!?"

"Hah...."

Reifa sighed.

Sure, it might seem stunned to hear just the sound, but from what I can tell from her face, it was a gentle sigh.

"It's a good thing. I'm in a position to ask. I'll listen to you as much as I can."

Rayfa was just laughing.

You must have been relieved by the expression of your former lord. Pull yourself out and Sophie starts crying.

"Really!?"

"It's true. I'm not gonna puke about that."

"Your Highness Rayfa... guzz..."

"What the..."

"Rayfahhhhhhh!

I cried completely.

"Vwaaaaaaaaahn!

Rayfa stroked her head while laughing bitterly at Sophie, who was crying without staring at her eyes.

"Really, it's a nasty crying face....."

A friendly world just for two. There was a sanctuary that could not be entered by any number of people.

Meiya and I will watch the sight silently.

"You forgot about us."

"Isn't that nice? With this."

It was a warm feeling to spread into my mind, contrary to what was left behind.

"Are you really glad? I turned down Lady Rayfa's offer."

After I left the hotel room, I decided to ask Sophie.

I know it's innocent, but I really wanted to make sure you didn't regret it.

Sophie nodded with tears.

"Yeah, I don't regret it. After the dungeon, I was told I could return to His Highness Reifa."

"Good."

I feel relieved to speak forcefully of her.

I'm really glad I invited Sophie to The Arrivals. That was the moment I thought about it.

Well then, let's go home.

Always in a fresh mood, they passed by the lobby and emerged from the building.

"I finally got it! The scene of your intimate meeting!

"Notebook and Sophie are alone... in the hotel..."

There were Roslia, who was greeting reporters with a hat and sunglasses, and Erin, whose soul was falling out of her mouth.

Why are you two here!? What are you doing?

"You seem curious, don't you?

Reporter A (Roslia) talks while ignoring reporter B (Erin), who is already about to become a corpse.

"Some peaceful holiday afternoon. I wonder if there are men and women leaving the party house alone. Moreover, the man and woman spent the night of suspicion together the other day. This is already a scoop hunch! There will be no other way to chase him! My reporter soul is on fire!

……

It was a bad type of thing that could happen for a while in my life.

I'm used to it, so I don't feel surprised anymore.

You're not a reporter, are you?

It was the same when I followed Jin before, but I really like that, Roslia...

What do you say, Erin? What do you think of the complete evidence? I was explaining to you that notebooks are not meant to be like that, but they're similar to escaping reality.

"I want to die. Above"

"So it came from the scene."

I'm sure you're just having fun, Roslia.

Instead of pursuing my suspicions, I feel like I'm playing with Erin on fire, even though he knows I'm innocent.

By the way, Erin, with only two IQs, was stunning in Roslia's trap.

"So, Sophie. What did you do in the hotel room?

"He made me cry a lot."

"Hey, how to say it...."

This is exactly what Sophie's after. This is a convicted criminal.

"Watashishinu... Umareka Wattara... Zasso Uninaritai..."

I wanted to ignore the object next to me that was casting a strange spell.

I think weeds are hard to live with. Cherish your life as a person now.

"All right, now one of our intrusive rivals is gone. Miya-san is the only one left."

It is the blue-haired reporter who talks about things. I'm playing guzzle pose with all my heart.

Erin, you're dead! Come back to life!

I wonder why Mia's name comes up here?

I don't think it's going to be possible for Meea to be with me, even if it increases to Sophie. Even in the mood she has for me.

"Sophie, it's Nice Assist!

"I don't know, but I'm glad it helped."

"Please help me defeat Mia."

"I have a grudge against that half-elf. I have a grudge when I was kicked out of Lord Rayfah's place. I will help you defeat him."

Sophie, who is usually so big, is unusual and motivated! Mia, run!

I wanted to advise you on the mountains, but it might be counterproductive to think that if I went under her, I would take these two.

If I were a proud childhood friend, I'd expect two assassins to do something about it. Let's believe that.

I can only imagine being beaten by Roslia and made to cry.

"Let's give it about....."

I decided to confine myself to simple advice. [M]

I'm sorry for being so insensitive.

"Still, Sophie. You have a refreshing expression. It's like a possession fell."

Really?

"That's what it looks like. Maybe that's what you and Notebook are really doing?

"Now, what do you say?

"Exactly!? No negative word coming back!? Is this possible?!"

Suddenly sweating appeared on her forehead, and Roslia looked at Erin, who had become a corpse.

Why does a trapped person become suspicious in his own words?

This is exactly what drowning in tactics is all about, Schemer.

"What should I do!? What should I do!? Is this what rumors tell me!? I've done things like sleeping side many times, but this is my first time!? What should I do!? This breast tightening!?"

"Be heartless... become a weed..."

Roslia deserves it entirely.

That's why Erin should stop soliciting weedlings. Don't create a new religion.

In the first place, I don't need two weeds at the party.

"I should have been a weed when it was hard...!?"

Sophie doesn't look like she did either.

Looking at Sophie, she's kind of easy to fit into religion or something. I have an unhappy constitution and a high level of dependence on others.

"Shouldn't we go back to Lady Rayfah now?

Speak while gazing at Erin, who reigns as the Weed Patriarch, and Roslia, who began to worship it.

I didn't think I'd want to go to the party that was creating this strange sight, even if I wasn't an outsider.

But Sophie shook her head sideways ─ ─.

"Yeah, we're good here."

I smiled straight.

That smile was so beautiful ─ ─.

"Times are weeds."

"... hey"

I couldn't help but penetrate.