"Uh, Brother Chris moved again... Haha - weak -"

Chris caught on lightly to the good faint of being quick on the way in with "Mr. Tamara is here", which has also become a staple in the orphanage in Wang Du.

Perhaps, to put it well, it could be called an honest personality, but he was doomed to this feint.

"Mmm, isn't that pretty? But next time, you can't lose!

That's what I'm saying. Chris follows the rules and moves toward the ghost. Seeing an adult who truly regrets it, the children playing with him laugh uncontrollably. That meant the kids weren't alert to Chris.

And some of the smiling children looked like tokas who were perfectly normal to play with everyone.

Jin groans bitterly as she watches from a short distance, calling the appearance a break.

"How did this happen?"

However, back to back with the literature of the word, it was not a bewilderment but a mourning, rather it even seemed slightly happy.

A few days had passed since the Jins met Chris.

Those were the jinns who predicted Chris would even show up the next day, but, contrary, Chris didn't show his face that day. I had a pale expectation that you might have given up, Jin, but reality isn't so sweet. Waiting for Jin to return from the request the next day was Chris with a full grin.

"I'm getting a level!

Apparently I got the no that I wasn't level enough, so I was diving into the Blessing Labyrinth yesterday and today. Chris' level has risen by seven and two, and given the inefficiency of the XP of the Blessed Labyrinth, which is an attacked labyrinth, I can see that he worked pretty hard, even though the level is relatively easy to rise at low levels.

"Good luck with that. But it's not enough yet, is it?

Chris's attitude toward being sincere about such a said thing was not unpleasant even for Jin, but rather even impressive. But that and whether or not we can stay at the party is a different story.

While I think again that she's not a bad boy, Jin has to say no.

"Um, I know. This is one proof that I'm serious. Oh, my God, I'll catch up and show you soon!

But Chris seemed to have predicted even that no. That attitude of not giving up without showing slight disappointment had to be revisited about Chris, even Jin, who was supposed to be confused.

"Now if you'll excuse me, I'll train you. See you tomorrow!

Apparently, this time, I'm only here for the appeal of what I haven't given up and what's growing. Having thus achieved a single purpose, Chris left lightly in front of the Jins. And just like last time, Corona, who follows Chris, also followed Chris when he thanked the Jins. However, her expression on this occasion was not the only one that came forward with the same sorrow as last time, and I could also see how proud she was somewhere.

"... hehe, that's a big deal"

Jin accidentally leaks a bitter laugh at the back of his departing lord.

Chris' response this time, unlike the last one I had, was probably Corona's indoctrination. But I can tell from the look on Corona's face when she left. I didn't put it in words, but I thought, "Isn't my Chris amazing?," the face said.

So Jin was impressed with Chris and Corona, both big things.

"I remember Sealyn when I first met something. He seemed a little great at first too ~. I happened to have a chance to talk to you two carefully, so I immediately solved the misunderstanding..."

Talking nostalgic about his old memories, Elsa was smiling naturally remembering the time.

"You have trouble coping with what you say"

The more disrespectful they are, the easier it is to talk about them, but the harder it is to know about Chris and the others.

Aria leaked so with a bitter smile, and Rachel agreed and nodded.

Though the conclusions about Chris and the others have not changed, Jin's assessment of Chris was changing.

And from the next day on, Chris and the others started showing up in front of the Jins once a day.

Never stayed long and never said anything like wanting me to be in the party again. I kept it just to show my face and a little level of public discourse.

That behavior, which respected the will of the Jins, was never unpleasant, little by little, but it was a natural flow that the distance narrowed more.

In this, after hearing about Jin and the others taking holidays for a long time, Chris and the others accompanying Jin and the others to the orphanage are the first scenes.

That's true if you say the language still sounds great, but that's why no one would think Chris arrogant to hang out with the kids.

"That's a big deal, Chris."

Jin talks to Corona, who was similarly watching Chris.

"Yes! Yeah, I can see it. He's an honest, good kid."

I'm glad they complimented me on Chris, Corona said so with a full smile.

In fact, Corona knew about Chris from a very young age because of certain circumstances, and in private, it's a very close relationship. However, in view of the fact that he was employed by the Count's family, he was treated in a serious and one-step manner during his work.

"Right. If you look at Chris, you'll see."

…………

That's how Corona returns the silence to Jin, who makes a statement acknowledging Chris, without going on track. That's because I understand facts that can't be overridden.

"But Corona knows, doesn't she? I mean, we never let Chris into a party."

".................. Yes"

Admitting it here was also a painful choice for Corona, but that's not a question of being able to turn away forever.

Even though it's the same C-rank in the first place, I doubt Corona even has the strength to party with the Gins. The thoughts grew stronger and stronger in the process of collecting information on Jin and the others. Not to mention I very much don't think Chris, who is a runaway, deserves it.

Chris' changes and efforts over the past few days have been proud of Corona, but that's why I also painfully understood that it wasn't enough to overshadow reality.

"Brother Jin, are you done talking to me? If it's over, why don't we play together?

Such a slightly painful silence was broken by the appearance of Touka, who had spoken to the aunt.

"Yeah, I'll be there in a little while, so will you play first?

"Yeah, okay"

When Jin crouches on the spot, he smiles and strokes the head of the cow to reassure him. Towka turned to tickle and smiled back into the children's circle.

Gin talks to Corona crouched, staring with tender eyes at a towka that looks completely restored to its original brightness.

"Hey Corona. If it's convenient for both of you, why don't you join us for dinner tonight? Let's talk about it properly."

"... Yes. Please."

At last, Corona nodded heavily thinking about tonight.

And time flies and evening. The noise was not one of the flavors, but there were six Jins in a restaurant that was only a little expensive but quiet for that matter.

The atmosphere on the spot is by no means bright with only the content of the expected story...... but it was actually different.

"Hehe, is Corona a friend of Chris' sister's? Then I thought you were coming to see me at home.

"Oh, I used to have you hanging out with my sister."

"Hehe, didn't you used to call me Corona Hey Chan or something?

"Why did you do that?"

"Actually, I still occasionally..."

"Sister Corona (Hey)!... Ha!?

"" "" Hahahahahahahaha "" "

Contrary to much anticipation, the conversation there was playing, and I couldn't stop smiling.

That doesn't mean Chris didn't understand what this meeting meant. But one of the reasons why I still hadn't given up a little hope would be. And the presence of Jin, who is a good listener in the service of the year, can also be said to be one of the reasons.

Thus the landscape of a soothing meal remained unchanged until the end, and by the time we had tea and alcohol after the meal, we had, to some extent, become acquainted with each other's circumstances.

But the purpose of this meeting is not just to deepen rapprochement (...).

"Speaking of which, you didn't hear clearly. Why did Chris want to come into our party?

With one hand of tea after the meal, Jin asks Chris. This was the first time I had heard these so-called motives of aspiration because I thought it was unlikely from the beginning.

"Oh, oh! Hmm. Well, by chance, I was watching Jin help that girl in that orphanage a few days ago."

Never before have Jin and the others shaken a topic about attending a party. I guess this is his last chance, and Chris can't hide some tension and excitement. Calm your feelings and start talking about your thoughts.

"It's an embarrassing story, I watched from where my luggage started to collapse, but my body didn't move at all. Even though my head knew the child was in danger, all I could do was look away..."

It's just that Chris tells the truth. He distorted his face regrettably, and Chris was chewing on the helplessness he felt then.

"But that girl was saved. If I noticed, a falling barrel was dancing in the air, and a jumping gin was breaking in between to shelter the girl. At that time I wasn't sure for a moment, but when I saw the barrel that fell a little late and the wooden sword that Jin had, I could see that Jin blew the barrel with the wooden sword.... I honestly couldn't believe it. I wonder if you can do that in the first place, but in that situation, girls are intact. And I was happy. Act to protect the child without any mistake. Jin can't do what I can't. I wonder if adventurers can get this far.... and admired it. I really wanted to talk to you on the spot, but there was a girl crying. That's why I looked into the wooden sword adventurer with Corona. The Alliance was rumored, so it soon became clear that Jin was an adventurer called the Wooden Sword, and that the party was full of powerful people. Plus there are 4 people in the C-rank. I've heard that the C-rank can go up in less than a year with the early ones, and even if the two of us go into the party, the number of people is just fine with six. This is destiny, and that's when I thought (...)"

At the end of the day, saying no would be proof that Chris is now aware that what he is saying is impotent. But still, I can't give up, so this is how I'm lifting up.

"Gin, Aria, Elsa, Rachel. Again, please! Put me and Corona in the party!

Chris bows his head as deeply as if to say so and rub it against the table. I can hardly doubt that serious thought.

Jin spoke to Chris in a calm voice as he bit Chris' dialogue only for a few moments.

"Hey, Chris. Can you get your head up, please? I have to tell you something, too."

And Jin speaks to Chris, who raised his head.

"When I first met Chris, I honestly thought I was in trouble. I heard rumors. I was wondering if you were entangled in a misguided aristocracy. Soon I realized that Chris wasn't, but still, Chris' favor just seemed like a pain in the ass."

I seriously respond to serious thoughts. It was a form of poking at some brutal reality, but Jin was also sincerely facing Chris.

"But Chris betrayed my predictions in a good way. Instead of just trying to push the request through quickly, he lacked the effort to train himself to narrow the level difference, which was one of the causes of his refusal. I was honestly impressed, I felt Chris mean. Besides, you came with us today on our holiday to make sure you know who you are, right? I think I found out a lot about Chris in one day. I'm just worried about being so vulnerable to the feint."

At the end of the day, Jin jokes only a little with a bitter smile. The air, which had been tempted by that grin, loosened slightly, but it did not last long either.

"But I can't. We don't have time to wait for Chris and the rest of us to grow, even if we don't have a problem with personality.... we leave King's Capital in six days and return to Lienz"

"" Huh!?

That's what Ort told me the other day along with his apologies for staying longer than planned in Wangdu.

It was Chris and the others stuck in words for a moment, but soon Chris opens his mouth.

"I don't mind! I'm not going to be in King's Capital much longer than I've been an adventurer. I know it's Lienz, but we're going anywhere?!

"Yeah, I thought Chris would say that. I don't hate positive places like that, but it's not just about the place. When we get back to Lienz, we'll resume our labyrinth search.... and sooner Chris gets C-ranked, we get B-ranked!

Jin says it so forcefully.

We are going to do the request and the labyrinth exploration in half proportion even when we return to Lienz, but still the labyrinth is an efficient hunting ground if the jinns with the 'map'. If the current Jins, the second half of Level 20, are not far from Level 30, which is one of the conditions for a B-rank promotion. Jin expected that it would not take as early as 2-3 months or more than six months at the latest.

No matter how desperate Chris was to build himself up, the difference was not easily filled.

"I'm glad Chris told me what I admired. Chris' positivity felt good, and he admired Corona's attitude in trying to make it happen with respect for his will. I know you two are good guys. But I'm sorry, Chris, Corona. I can't let you guys into a party. Give it up."

That being said, Jin lowered his head as deeply as Chris had done earlier.

Because of the seriousness of Chris' thoughts, Gin's response naturally happened.

"... keep your head up"

A little bit, Chris told me to bite something. The emotions on that face, which leaned slightly, were halfway between remorse and giving up.

"After we first talked, my sister Corona told me it was pretty tough.... but I couldn't give up"

Chris, speaking from the heart, had unconsciously nicknamed Corona, but had no idea about it.

"I chose an adventurer as a profession because I had just a vague admiration for adventurers who defeated Warcraft and protected people. To be honest, there was no strong will. But it's changed since I saw Jin help that kid. He wants to be a strong person, able to protect someone like Jin. So even though I knew I couldn't do it on the inside, I didn't want to give up. I followed Sister Corona's advice and dived into the labyrinth to make it a little more possible. It's embarrassing, but I've never been more serious about anything. I regretted why I hadn't done this earlier. There's a Blessing Labyrinth, so if I'd cared about it sooner, I'd have been able to get more levels!

Here Chris raised his face and stared clearly into Jin's eyes.

"I'm sorry I bothered you by saying I couldn't do this. Unfortunately, we're going to have to give up."

The words seemed unfortunate, but somewhere Chris' face was also sunny. Because I had the thought that I only did it, and I can tell you with my chest stretched that this encounter, which inspired me to have strong feelings about the adventurer in this way, was not in vain.

And although Chris gave up going into Gin's party, he wasn't going to give up being the kind of adventurer he admired.

Jin also smiled a little bit at how that Chris was doing, and got to the point.

"Thank you for understanding. Then it's a suggestion as a friend (...), not a party member. If Chris and I are good, it will be a short time before we leave King's Landing, but why don't we go along with our training?

I can help as a friend, even if I'm not a party member. That was the conclusion that Jin and the others had come to when they found out who Chris and the others were.

Jin called me a friend, and Jin chuckled at Chris, who was surprised after an unexpected suggestion.