Beyond the dimly lit city, I, Ronald, was heading towards a dimmer labyrinth city.
Normally there are few people from the daytime, and there are few signs of people.
However, if you keep going, you can see that the light leaks out from where it was slightly opened.
... look at that, I finally figured out where I wanted to be, and I got faster.
As you proceed, you can see that there was no one there, and you can see the empty space that has been gone for quite some time.
And on the roof, the person of interest sat.
Confirming that, I call out as usual.
"Hey, Larma. I'm always there. Can you see anything?"
"... Ronald?"
When I called out, Larma jumped off the roof with the light and the fruit water and the cooking and the lantern that she had on the roof.
"I didn't see anything.... if you insist, the view is good enough."
That word makes me laugh without thinking. [M]
In this darkness, there will be no view or anything.
But I dare not hold on to it and open my mouth. [M]
"Well, if you'd stayed on the roof, you'd have come up from me."
"... what if someone as heavy as you gets on and the roof comes off?"
When she throws up in a mood of disgust, Larma quickly starts arranging the dishes she brought down to the ground.
... I don't think the roof will come off even though I'm not wearing armor, but the words come up to my throat.
However, desperately suppressing it, I sat down in front of Larma.
Because there's no need to waste stimulate Larma.
With that in mind, I see this dark, almost invisible place... where Larma comes every time she comes to the Labyrinth City.
Actually, I knew why Larma came to this place.
It's a very simple story.
─ ─ It's just that from here, the place where Raust was training alone is close.
From this location, Ralma can sense Raust's movements with magic detection, and from the roof, she can ask about the open spaces where Raust is practicing.
Yes, from this place, Larma was secretly asking her disciples not to stop being reckless no matter how much she said.
... but Ralma doesn't like to find out.
Instead of telling a secret, I took the liquor from the banquet and the wrapped dishes.
"... are you still drinking? This is a battlefield, anyway."
"I know, so this is for Larma."
In that case, Ralma had a blatant conflict on her face.
Raust and the others think Ralma hates alcohol, but it's not.
Ralma hates exposing herself to alcohol.
"Am I the only one here?"
But when I said so, Larma exhaled deeply and took the liquor.
"... I see, I'll take a little."
We have to do this.
"You've prepared your own liquor...."
I close one of my eyes and answer Larma, who stares at me as if it were open, and I leave the liquor in the container. [M]
After sighing as if it had burst, Larma still pulls the container forward.
"Well, let's make it a first victory."
Cheers.
The clear sound of the crashed container echoed in the dark.
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Then, for some time, the topic that we had for drinks was how to deal with the labyrinth runaway.
I have detailed events on the battlefield, and Larma exchanges administrative information about the state of the Labyrinth City during the battle.
Larma looked down and asked modestly after the story settled down.
"... hey, Ronald. Are you sure Raust took on the mutated Super Difficulty Beast?"
I nod to the question. [M]
"Oh, it's true. I checked with my eyes. [M]If Raust hadn't existed in this battle, it would have been dangerous to break through the barrier. "
When I say so, Larma lies silent.
I nodded in my heart as I looked at the back of my head covered in vivid red hair that I couldn't see.
Sure, I can't help but believe it.
So much, Raust was bullshit.
... actually, I've had a lot of physical enhancement with the Magic Sword, but I still can't believe it.
Nevertheless, I must tell you the truth.
That's why I open my mouth even more. [M]
"You may not believe it, but...."
"I can't believe it....?"
But my words were soon interrupted by Larma. [M]
Larma continued her words with her face still raised.
Not yet, Ronald.
Larma?
I'm obviously worried about Ralma's strange appearance.
"Of course, I didn't think it would be enough to take on the mutated Super Difficulty Magic Beast.─ ─ But I could easily imagine how strong it would be eventually. "
... but the next moment I realized that Larma's voice was trembling, I realized that I was worried and smiled unconsciously.
Because of the long relationship, I could easily understand Larma's inner feelings at this time. [M]
Ralma didn't want to show her loose face and was lying on her back.
In other words, Larma is just happy to grow her apprentice.
"Well, I may have seen someone who was as strong as Raust."
That's not all.
With his face down, Larma continues to excel.
"He did a lot of things in the Labyrinth City.Well, I knew it was only a matter of time before the bud came out. "
"... well, as far as Raust is concerned, I only know if he's alive, didn't I?"
At that moment, I couldn't stand it.
Sometimes when I ask Larma about Roust, she only tells me that she doesn't know if she's alive.
I thought I was confirming my survival with a letter from Roust, but it seems that I was scrutinizing.
Now that you've remembered that, Larma will be silent for a while.
... I finally threw up a little bit and threw up in a bad mood.
"When I went to the Labyrinth City, it just happened to be in my ear.I didn't look into Raust. "
I see.
I don't dare point out that this is what falls into my heart. [M]
However, Ralma finally raised her face slightly red, even though she was aware that it was a painful excuse.
... even if I point that out to Larma, it's probably the Lantern's fault, and while I think so, I drink.
I don't suppose you let me meet you like that, but Larma tells you the same while drinking.
"Well, what is it? Even if it's bad, you're my apprentice.I need you to do this. "
That's right.
It's obviously a hidden word.
But besides, I quietly agree.
Because I already know that Larma can't honestly say what she feels, even if she's at my own pace and at her own free will.
I didn't feel like pointing out the clumsiness of having to be reluctant to even have the longest relationship with me based on alcohol.
... but even if I were to ask Larma, there were two things I wanted to check.
And it's time for me to mention it.
"Larma, I need to ask you a few questions about Roust's constitution, okay?"