After the hunt, we came to the Adventurers' Association.

I've been doing a lot of things this morning, so I just came back from a cobolt hunt and it's almost evening already.

Nevertheless...... I was surprised by the fighting power of Sisha. Whether it's recovery gear, what happens if you let it be combat gear...

Reporting on the achievement of the request, Safe Sisha's Adventurer Rank came to F.

And now that we're done, it's time to head back to the inn, towards the entrance. Just a familiar foursome came into the association.

When the young man in the lead notices us, he comes closer.

"That's Estelle."

Dius. You call Estelle first, as usual.

Could this guy be... No, isn't it a good idea to doubt him?

"Oh, it's been a while."

"Right. More than that... isn't he here? And are you two new members?

Contrary to my expectations, he asked me if I was here. And he sees me and Sisha in armor, and he asks me if I'm a new companion.

Is that it? I thought you'd solicit Estelle, as usual, but it sounds different.

And you still don't get it with me. I think I noticed because the cloth is wrapped around me.

"Yo, Dius."

"... Ogura? What's the matter with you, dressed like that?"

"Hey, that's..."

When I raise my hand and call Dius, he has that look that I said what are you doing...

So I tried to tell him that I was going to try the shield...

"I see, I do think it's a good idea. But... isn't it time for that outfit to suck? Don't walk in the middle of the night."

"So bad?

Dius looks at me with a slight look at the poor man.

Oh, my God, this makes me look like a freak. Even though the lid on the bar and pan is served, and now it's a normal outfit for sneakers on a bluff cloth and full-face armor.

"Brother, when did we get along?

"Yeah, I'll see you for a little while. Speaking of which, you don't solicit Estelle anymore?

As I twisted my neck and thought, Estelle called out.

Talk to me when I give you the Stinger material. I was cracking it up, but were they letting you go shopping then?

That suddenly looks like we're getting along, doesn't it?

"I was in a bit of a hurry, too. I'm really sorry about that time."

I've been provoking even more after the game, but I've been bowing my head to see if I'm apparently really reflecting.

I did get angry at the time, but now I think this guy had something going on with him too.

Well, with or without betting Estelle, I ended up pulling back and making it a gold battle, and maybe I had something to think about.

"Knoll?"

"I still won't forgive you. Pu, it is."

I watched with admiration, but Knoll still doesn't seem willing to forgive me.

He's turned elsewhere without even trying to see it at all since he arrived. It's really unusual for her to behave like this.

I always thought you were cheerful and didn't really care about this kind of thing, but maybe you're the one who cares about being out there?

"... have you hated me for a long time"

"Don't you deserve it? You always run off on your own."

"Ugh, sorry..."

He sees Knoll's blatantly disgusting attitude and has a dry laugh that he feels masochistic about.

Then a bowman girl, a Dius party member, joined the conversation.

I wear black protective gear everywhere on my black bow, but it looks pretty light. Is that black with Stinger's crust?

Nevertheless, she has a bright impression from her tone. Orange semi-long hair suits me well.

"Mr. Ogura... Wasn't it? I'm a miggle. I'm sorry Dius' idiot bothered you the other day. I'm guilty of the same thing because I didn't stop it either..."

"Yes, it's Okura. I did have a problem then, but don't worry, it's already done."

The only time we met face-to-face was at the game, but did the party members care?

Or he always runs wild... I'm a little curious about what this guy's been up to.

And after a proper conversation with Migle, the other members were also to say hello to introduce each other.

"Shh, it's Smika... thank you..."

"... it's Gauss"

The cleric's daughter is Smicka. I don't know if you're familiar or not, but you whisper. Short brown hair, outfit costume, this looks pretty good on you.

And the other one said a short greeting, the black armored one. Are you an oligarchy person?

I was wearing a helm before and I didn't see it, but short brown hair. I'm going to be quite a few years apart from Dius and the others to look at my face. He's bigger and more intimidating than me. This is a shield you're going to depend on.

"Nevertheless, you've found a beauty for a long time again. As much as I'd love to know your solicitation skills."

"Ha... I didn't see it more recently than that, but were you going somewhere?

"Oh, I've been asked to escort you for a while."

As soon as I finished saying hello, I decided to talk to Dius.

He asked me where I had found him again, but I laugh and mislead him. I can't tell you it's from Gacha.

I went to the association quite a bit by the time I summoned Sisha, but I haven't seen her at all lately. Were you far away with a request for escort?

"Hmm, Estelle, I knew you were cute"

"I'm glad to hear you say you're cute, but I want you to stop holding me."

"Uh, no."

Knoll and the others were gathered to talk to the women over there.

When I look at it because I heard a voice, Estelle is hugged by Migle.

Uh-huh, it's still good to say that. You're looking at it with a loose face to the next Dius.

"Oh, because of the opportunity, can I ask Mr. Gauss about his shield tricks?

"I'm not saying no... I wouldn't recommend much, would I?

It's on the edge of something that we met here, and it's just fine.

Confirm with Dius, the leader at once, but not a very good reply.

Is there anything wrong with that? I say I wouldn't recommend it... just ask and it's not a problem, is it?

Excuse me.

"... what"

"If you like, I was wondering if you could tell me some tricks about the shield..."

After finishing his greeting, one person sat at the table drinking a drink. Speaking to him, he gets a shorter reply.

Scary, scary. I feel awesome in a low voice.

"... fine. I'll knock you in for a shield."

He was freaked out about what kind of reply he would get back, but he accepted the information very well.

Oh, a pretty sweet guy, unlike the way he looks? So did Sissha, but you can't judge people by their appearance.

"First off, do you know what a shield needs?

"Um... is it to protect you first? And enduring pain, etc."

I don't care what they say you need to do... why don't we just protect it?

And Knoll told me to stand the pain. I'm protecting you, but I'm out of focus in pain, and I'm gonna suck at putting you through the back without holding you.

"That's all I get, which means I have only a vague impression."

He put the drink he had in his hand on the table, breathing and staring straight at me.

It's like being seen through...... I do only have the impression for now of what to do as a shield.

"A grasp of how much of a shield I can play. Identify your strength and avoid unscrupulous embracing. The biggest danger to the party is that the shield will fall off and free the enemy. cause the party to collapse"

Hmm, I see. If you are taking enemies from one end, could your recovery fail to crumble in time?

So if the enemies you were accepting along the way snuck in at once, the party could be wiped out.

"Next priority. Which enemies you have and which ones you flush around. Mistake this and you'll hurt your people."

Does that mean I leave the enemies I don't need to have to be on my side? Does that mean I don't have to carry him in unscrupulous?

But it's also difficult to determine which one you should stop when you make a mistake.

I have a status app in my case, so I guess I should refer to that.

"The rest, while I'm holding back, grasps the position with my people. Making sure that you are in the way and do not block the attack of your allies. We should think about this as we go through it ourselves."

This can't be done overnight......

Imagine me making a weird move and coming up with the sight of Estelle shooting me from behind.

"And... enduring pain, as you said first. Sometimes the armor is crushed and sometimes directly attacked by the flesh. You're wearing armor, and don't be so chronic."

You mean sweet to the defense and don't get distracted? When I did fight Kobolt, I wouldn't go through with it anyway... and I just thought, oh my God.

If you're going to be a shield, do you have to be prepared that this kind of idea might go through whenever you throw it away?

Ah... just thinking about it is making my stomach ache.

"There will also be sudden pain and so on in unexpected attacks. But it's important to stand it. Dispel and endure mad crying pain, burning sensations, and hazy consciousness. Oh... I can feel I'm the most alive then. If you want to be a shield, you'll understand how it feels."

Hmm? I don't know, things are going a little wrong.

I was talking about it in a calm manner until earlier, but gradually the words began to hold their strength.

And when you should be able to understand how you feel, put your hands on my shoulder.

"What... Um, hey"

"... you know what I mean? Come on, let's move on to the endless frontiers with me."

His eyes, staring at me, look so feverish.

Shit, this guy's a shitty guy. The fact that you're living in pain is someone with some screw off!?

Shit, I don't want to be like this guy.

I tried to back off to escape, but I couldn't move the hand Mr. Gauss grabbed.

"What is it..."

"Uh, that's why I said..."

Soon I was watching how things were over here, Nor, and Dius is looking at me and saying something.

What? This is what I meant by not recommending!?

A few dozen minutes after that, I was told how great an experience a shield can be.

Hey...... I guess it's kind of a world you can't keep up with me.

What kind of pain is the blow, slaughter, spike, abnormal condition, and so on. He listened carefully to it and came to me mentally.

"Hey, let's go to bed today... I'm tired"

All you have to do is go back to the inn, finish your meals, and go to bed.

The four of us ended up in the same room, but I tried to get a sleeping bag out to sleep on one floor.

"Yeah, right. So, brother, shall we sleep together?"

"That's right. Come on, you're coming here fast. Ha, ha, ha."

Two people stopped it before that.

Estelle sits in the same bed as Sisha, Knoll sits in the other bed and bangs.

There's a mofoot on her lap, all right. Do it and stare at me like it feels. You're on your side!

"No, I sleep on the floor. We already have sleeping bags."

I can handle being in the same room, but I just can't believe we're sleeping in a bed together.

"I can't believe Okura-san slept on the floor and we slept in bed... No, I can't."

"Yeah, right. Here, brother, over here."

He starts joining us as far as Sisha and rides us as far as Estelle.

Or you're not going to sleep with three of us, are you?

"Then you choose who you want to sleep with here, Lord Okura."

I was staring at the Knoll who was left at some point, like I was asking for help. Then he dropped a hell of a bomb.

"No, hey... seriously, I want you to give me a break"

Stop it, stop it! I can't believe you chose anyone here. It's dead.

Seriously, really, let's not abuse me any more. I can't believe I picked someone out of three... I'm afraid of later.

"Lord Okura... don't you like sleeping with us?

"No, I'm not. I'm not..."

"That would be nice, wouldn't it?

"Right. Okura-san, you should just choose who you want, right?

I've heard Knoll disappear in his voice wondering if he doesn't like it.

I want that to stop, it hurts my heart.

The two remaining also seem to be urging a reply as if it were somewhat intimidating.

Seriously, what the hell is this... I'm scared. I can't believe I can choose from this...

"... excuse me, really give me a break"

In the end, the action I took was to sit deep down and ask forgiveness.

So I managed to heal this time, but if this keeps happening in the future, I'm dead.

Shall we make it another room tomorrow... but I miss being alone, and I'm kind of embarrassed to go to the room where they are if I make it another room.

What should I do...