Three days have passed since we partied with Lute and the others.
Iris and the others are now coming to the dungeon. This dungeon is right next to the city and is for beginners who don't need much time to complete it.
In a dungeon surrounded by tall trees and leaves, Lute said it was "like a botanical park".
This dungeon is empty.
Lute said, "It's strange that there's a sky in the basement," and flew out of the maze, but of course it was impossible.
There was a clear wall reminiscent of Charlotte's box, and he couldn't get it out.
Lute was very curious. What is a world without dungeons? Next time, I want to ask you slowly.
I came here to make money.
A few days later, the Adventurers Guild will be hosting a welcoming party and will need money to attend.
Incidentally, I've heard rumors that it's just a welcoming party and in fact a matching event for each Adventurer Alliance and Rookie Adventurer.
It usually happens the day after the end of the study and I knew it would happen again this year.
The Adventurers Guild is, in a nutshell, a gathering of adventurers.
Being in an Alliance has many benefits. It will be more beneficial for the two of you who want to hide from the country. I would like to participate in the welcoming party at any cost.
Iris, it's the enemy.
A monster appeared in front of me. A monster like a large boar covered in green hair.
Iris held his sword.
The boar is sharpening the ground with its forefoot as it takes a rough breath. I don't think it would be strange to storm at any time.
Iris realized that the tip of his sword was shaking.
Let me be honest. Fighting is still terrifying.
No matter what happens, your heart will move, and your vision is kind of narrower, and you have a feeling of numbness in your hands and feet.
"Iris, it's okay."
I heard a voice from my back. Wonders and that alone allowed me to calm down a little.
Focus.
The monsters kicked the earth and ran away. That's a lot of momentum.
Iris jumped and dodged the monster, sticking a sword out of the air and piercing the monster's back. The monster's blood dances.
A strong shock was transmitted to the arm through the sword. I was about to let go of my sword. But I managed to endure it.
"Uh-oh!
He put his weight on the sword, and Iris straddled over the monster's back.
Hold on to your hands and push your sword in. Eventually, the monsters weakened and finally stopped moving.
- I did it. I was able to defeat him alone.
[― ― Level up]
[- Displays status]
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Name: Iris
Race: Human species
Level: 6 (+1)
Sp: 62
Hp: 30/30 (+2)
Mp: 5/5
Attack: 23 (+2)
Defense: 23 (+2)
Agility: 23 (+2)
Magic Attack: 5
Magic Defense: 5
Skills:
"One-Handed Weapon Lv1", " Slashed Sword Lv1"
" Job: Swordsman Lv1"
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"I won! You've leveled up!
"Oh, good."
Lute and Charlotte applaud me.
I did it. I defeated one monster that looked so powerful.
I'm glad... It's definitely getting stronger. A little bit.
"I did it! Gotcha! Hihi, hihi!
Well, what do we do? My face is going to burst...
No, don't get on your nerves.
I can fight like this because if I have to, Charlotte will protect me and Lute will help me.
I think so, so I can fight.
Thinking about it, I wonder how lucky I am.
A party buddy who wanted to be with me for the first time said he wanted to be with me even though he knew what I was doing.
That's why... you have to be stronger. I want you to stay with me from now on.
Be strong enough to be equal to both of you.
Aihihi
But I'm so happy, I can't help laughing! Let's just say that now!
"Well then, let's move on!
Walk the dungeon, lying next to Lute and Charlotte.
Iris glanced at Lute's side.
After leaving that dungeon, I look at him like this. I wonder what kind of face you're wearing.
Hmm?
"Ah."
"What's wrong?
"Yeah, it's nothing...."
That's why sometimes my eyes meet. I wish I hadn't looked. But I see it. I was hoping maybe Lute would look at herself...
The reason is...
I think I know.
When you told me to protect oneechan, I probably had a feeling.
If this feeling has a name, it's...
…………
No. Don't use words in the future. In words, the mind takes shape.
I still have work to do.
I want to do whatever it takes to save my sister and start over that day again.
--That's my dream.
We have to do everything we can to make this dream come true.
I'm not putting up with anything painful. Rather, I want to leave you to this fluffy comfort for a while...
So, that's it.
Besides, that's it.
The problem isn't just with my sister.
Lute is not a human, he is a dragon.
He doesn't seem to care so much about being a dragon man.
"Well, if it's true, you're dead. Besides, if you stay in human mode, you'll be fine, right?
That's what he said.
But Iris took the fact that he was a dragon more seriously than Lute.
I know very well how difficult it is to live in this world to look like a monster with a human heart, and life expectancy should be different from that of a human.
Even when Iris and Charlotte are old, Lute will remain young.
Dragonmen and humans have different lives.
Lute probably still doesn't know about it.
What would Lute think if he found out? Would you like to be human again?
At least Iris wanted us to be human again. It is simply sad that we cannot walk the same time.
I studied all means, east and west, to undo my sister's curse. I have more pride in the field than a few scholars.
But even with Iris' knowledge, Lute could say that it was extremely difficult to return to humans.
There's only one way to go back. But that's a story of uncertainty about authenticity, and even if you try to do it, it's unrealistic.
It's close to fairy tales and urban legends. So when I was a sister, I immediately excluded that method from my choices.
- Let's check it out. Hold on tighter.
Lute will one day encounter this problem. If at that time he wished to return to the human race, we should only proceed with preparations so that we can help.
"Nh"
That's how Lute murmured. I'm sending a line of sight down the aisle.
"What's wrong?
"There's a sound."
Smoke appeared.
The smoke went down the aisle instantly.
Sound? I don't make sounds.
"......! I'm sorry! I'm on my way!
That's what Lute said and ran away.
Hey!
He called out to his back, but he did not look back.
"What is it?
"What do you want? Are you expecting me?
"Let's go. I'm worried."
Iris began walking with Charlotte towards the disappearance of Lute.