When the time was around noon and Sophia, who had been asked to go to the Silver Wings Knights, brought Noir back to HQ.

Sylvia, who was preparing in the kitchen with the other cooks, came to get us in a good mood as she tidied up the materials sent by the Adventurer's Guild with Garnett.

"Mr. Luke! Lunch is ready, it's over! Please come to the dining room!

"What the hell, you're in a weird mood"

"It's decided because you're all safe."

You were really worried, Sylvia added, swelling her cheeks.

"The only thing I can do is set up a place to rest when you all return... and even if I was aware of that, I knew there were times when I couldn't stay, whether I was there or standing. That's why you're so happy, isn't it?

As we speak that way, a smile gradually springs up on Sylvia's expression.

A heartfelt joy. Heartfelt relief. And a heartfelt blessing.

I just saw the look on Sylvia's face and told her that she was really happy that we were safe.

"... yes! As Luke asked, the people I heard you fought with in the dungeon are inviting you to dinner."

"Thanks. I'm sure you asked for... Sakura and Ezel for Eddie, Nagi and Melissa, and Dustin. Roy and the others are still in the dungeon."

Fingerfold and count the faces that helped me in this fight.

"But Mr. Dustin said no..."

"He had no choice. He hasn't been on one of these in a long time."

"Uh... for once, should I have also spoken to Lord Valentine"

"On my brother? No!"

Garnett immediately denies Sylvia's casual remarks.

I've barely had any conversation with that guy either, but I'm another person with Dustin who I don't think would happily participate in this hands-on event.

I can't help but think of Sophia's misleading eyes into the dungeon as a rather troublesome procedure.

... but as far as I'm concerned, I can't help being involved anymore.

Whatever, Valentine Argentia is the brother and sister who divided Garnett's blood.

"Uh, and was it Sir Ambrose? Sir Sophia said that one of the new people was not attending. Something about not being able to expose your face in public."

"Well... is that what some guys are like? Hildo can't take the hood off in public."

In this continent, where countless gods are believed everywhere, so called substitutes for faithful reasons are also thousands of different.

It doesn't mean you can't show your face either.

"Then I will be ready for the last time. Please stay in the cafeteria as soon as possible."

Sylvia told him everything he needed to tell him and left this place to do his part.

I don't feel like the dishes I've been cooking are going to get cold.

Me and Garnett put together some working material in a corner before we decided to head to the dining room together.

Along the way, Garnett has been chatting in a mild tone, with his hands behind his head as he walked, stretching his spine all the way.

"Uh... some, me. I thought if anything happened to fight Agate Lamb, you'd forget me and go wild."

"Because they're the other guy. I can't help it."

Of flesh parents, if it's also a mother's feud, I can't stay calm either.

Besides, it would be even worse if it were the result of sheltering a young self.

"But I had to actually deal with them... they didn't surprisingly (...). Are you sure you didn't expect it yourself?"

Garnett just slowed his pace slightly as he walked forward next to me.

I also adjust my walking speed to match it and move my legs at some percentage of the speed of the garnet.

"No, well, I didn't run out of bees, did I? From the bottom of my heart. But I still had a good sense of calm in my head, and I thought it would be best to do this."

"I think it's a good thing you've done it."

"Well. But strange things are strange, so you can't help it."

If me and Garnett walk naturally without thinking about it, the stride width will make a difference because of the height difference that we can't help.

So keep walking in tune with each other and shoulder to shoulder.

I'm sure we'll continue to hang out at that rate.

"So, I wonder how the hell it was, and I've been thinking about it all my life while I was back on the ground."

"Did you get the answer?

"Of course. That's the only answer."

Garnett inadvertently thought he'd quickened his walk, he circled in front of me and looked back, stopping his foot facing each other from the front.

And make me smile a little dazzling on.

"I knew it was you, Luke. I didn't know it was dyed in your color."

- That smile blinds me unexpectedly, and I forget to reply.

"Don't missee the priorities. Creed since you were an adventurer, right? Even if I hate you personally, if you have a grudge, if there's anything more important than that, you can't make a mistake. I've been watching you act like that all my life."

When they say it again, all I get is embarrassment.

Surely Garnett is right.

In the days I have desperately scratched my feet as a low-ranking adventurer, I have told myself that I should not missee priorities, and I have exhorted myself not to inadvertently greed or be mean.

That was no different when it mattered that we closed our adventurers, started running weapons stores, and ended up being the new Knights for Knight's Syndication.

Even if he was the culprit who matched himself to the hard eye, if the phase required his abilities, he gave priority to letting him help as much as he could over retaliation.

He chose not to hesitate to join hands in front of a common enemy, even if he was a mighty enemy who had stood repeatedly.

Garnett kept staring at my choices like that.

"That's why. It's because of you that I behaved like that. Thanks, Luke."

"... what are you talking about? Even I have to thank you for everything."

After making sure no one was looking at me, I gently reached for Garnet's head and gently stroked her thin golden hair.