It has been about two more hours since I left the rest room.
We arrived in front of the boss's room.
"Wow... really, it's been a while."
"I flew it. Okay, let's go."
Iris is down. We're back in human mode.
If we get here, all we have to do is defeat the boss and get out.
When we entered the boss's room, the door momentum was strong, and a black aura sphere emerged in the middle of the room, as an example, and a monster appeared from inside.
A lizard-like monster.
As I did in the boss's room on the first floor, I fired a "splitting wind".
Hyu.
The monsters are splitting in half, haha! and bounced.
"Eh...? Ugh, no... have you already knocked it down?
"Looks like it."
How far will we go before we encounter strong enemies? With this state of affairs, it seems we have to go quite far. This guy doesn't even have more SPs.
Glittering, the chest appeared.
Well then, why don't you get him and get out?
"Mmm!
I opened the chest. It has a card in it. What is this?
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[Blue Necklace] Card
1. It is possible to materialize by bearing in mind. I will not return to the card.
2. Magic Defense +5
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There is a picture on the card. Looks like a girl's necklace. A small tear-shaped stone hangs from the silver chain. The stone shines in a pale color like this tower.
"What do we do with this?
"It's not about the exam, so you can do whatever Lute wants."
"What? Are you sure?
"Yes, you can leave this drop item to yourself."
Hmm.
I made the card a reality. With the sound of me, a necklace appeared in my hand.
"Well, it's a present for Iris to celebrate our encounter."
"... eh? No, why?
"That's why... it's a memento."
Well, actually, I thought it would suit Iris. I'm ashamed to say it.
"Are you sure?
Oh.
Iris took the necklace from me at ease.
"I'm glad. Ah, thank you... I'll never forget this adventure!
"Ha, ha, me too. But let's forget about them."
We laughed face to face.
Thank you, thank you! and two exits appeared.
The door to get out and go upstairs.
"Lute....."
Hmm?
"Thank you for coming to help me. I was so happy."
"... yeah. I'm glad I could help you."
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Iris looked like she had something else to say, so she waited for a while, but she didn't say anything.
We had to stare at each other for a while. Instead of losing sight, she is staring me in the face.
... as she waited, she turned away with a calm face. My cheeks are red.
Is that it again...?
I think I might be mistaken... let's be careful.
Well then, shall we go?
Uh-huh.
Feeling a strange shame, I walk with Iris towards the door to the exit.
The other side of the door was shining white, and I didn't know what was happening to the other side even when I got close.
I was afraid to step in, and...
The white glow vanished and the view was visible.
This is outside the tower - on the ground. I can see the blue sky.
Just near the door that came in, another door appeared, and we got out of there.
Thank you, thank you! and the door closed.
What the hell is going on? I didn't get on the elevator, but I went upstairs in an instant...
Is this the mysterious power of God? Good, convenient.
"Ah, hey! Lute, Iris!
I heard voices from afar. Charlotte's voice.
Waving his hand, he ran to us.
As she breathed on her shoulders, she glanced at her bright face.
"Welcome back!
"I'm so sorry to keep you waiting... Charlotte..."
"Yeah, it's okay.... well... are you safe...?
Along the way, the words became weaker. Looking anxiously at Iris's costume. You must have noticed the torn part.
"Yeah, I didn't do anything. Lute helped me."
Charlotte brightened his face.
"Hahhhhhhh! I knew Lute was amazing....."
"Thanks to Charlotte. Thank you."
"... Lute would have done that without me."
Charlotte glances up at me with his big green eyes sparkling.
Lute is so cool.
"... ahaha, hahaha!
"Hey, hey!
Suddenly Iris said he was laughing and deceiving.
"Ah, you guys...."
"What is it?"
"... ah... uu. Nothing...."
What is it, man?
"Don't you care? Say it."
"Whatever you say! Ugh... why me..."
While shaking the blonde hair on the side tail, she put her hand on her cheeks and murmured. What the hell is that?
"Come on, let's go!
Iris said so as if to deceive him.
"We have to go through the process of becoming an adventurer. There are monsters at the bus stop. Be careful."
We didn't have to hurry, so we walked slowly to the bus stop.
On the way, Iris told Charlotte what he told me.
Charlotte also told Iris about his origins.
At that time, I decided to ask what was bothering me.
"Is it okay for me and Charlotte to remain adventurers?
"Uh, why?
"Dungeons are the property of the state, and adventurers make some kind of deal with the state? Charlotte was under house arrest, and I have a problem. So I thought it would be better not to have too many contacts."
I see. I can't say irresponsible, but I think I'll be fine for the time being. There are many adventurers from top to bottom, and organizations that support the activities of adventurers are also private. If you don't stand out, the country won't know your name. "
"I see...."
In my world, adventurers feel like parastatals?
Along with end-users never knowing their names, for example, unless they become officers of a large company or cause problems, their names will never rise.
"Why did Lute try to be an adventurer?
"Shut up. I wish I could work."
"Fufu, that's right. Then I'll be fine. If you're not aiming for an advanced dungeon like me, it's not much different from working elsewhere."
I feel a little at ease if Iris, who is worried, says so.
... but it's going to take a different form than Iris's adventurer.
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Eventually, I saw a stop. There are other adventurers in sight. There aren't many people, so I think I can get back to the city on the first bus.
I took the bus and headed to my original city.
Iris and Charlotte slept well in the bus. I'm sure he's relieved of his tension and relaxed.
By the time I arrived in the city, the sun was setting.
Iris told me that the reception was still open, so I decided to go to the venue with my feet.
Like us, the Adventurer exam candidates were gathered there, but they handled it without delay.
In the presence of several people, the dropped items on the tenth floor of the example were converted into cards and shown.
Anything seems to make sense to make the card real on the spot. I didn't really understand it, so I will ask it next time.
It looks like the acceptance process can be waived by handing over dropped items. Besides, I didn't seem to need identification, so I sighed relieved.
As Iris said, I didn't have the impression that it was so tightly managed. If I'm a modern Japanese, is that enough? I thought so.
Then I got something like a booklet about adventurers. There are a lot of things written on it, so please read it carefully.
So we became adventurers in the sun.
By the time we left the reception hall, it was quite late at night, so we decided to go into a cheap shop and have dinner.