World Strongest Rearguard – Labyrinth Country and Dungeon Seekers

I had a longer, more vivid dream than usual.

Before I came to the Labyrinth, I worked in the office.A colleague who was going skiing with me asks me how my work is going and I say that I'm very busy but I'm very busy.

I find my modest happiness in my unchanging daily routine.Whether the work submitted was evaluated or whether the presentation made with Igarashi-san was successful and accepted into the competition.

There are few moments when you think about living or dying, and even if you think about it from time to time, you just pass by.

Peaceful days. It is not wrong to take it for granted.Even now that I'm in the Labyrinth and used to everyday life as a Explorer, I still think so.

But I don't want to go back anymore.

It's not clear where we're going.Still, what we want to accomplish is in this labyrinth.

Now that I've met Theresia, I can find a place to stand as a rearguard.

Aliens have no emotions and are hired as mercenaries.What I imagined from the [Lizard Man] race was a bipedal lizard person - what would I have thought if it had really been like that?

But it was Theresia who showed up before me.A girl who once lost her life in a labyrinth.When I was told about such a situation, I accepted that it was not uncommon in a labyrinth country without deep questions.

There is no lack of feelings in Theresia.Perhaps different from the others, Mr. Ferris also has a glimpse of his emotions, and her family understands that.

Still, somewhere I thought Theresia was different from normal people.

Because I am an Alien, I am not ashamed to take a bath with you, and I would like to take a bath even if I tell you.Because I'm a native, I can't help it if I do that.

--Because you're an Asian, maybe you'll stay loyal to me.

I couldn't forgive myself, so I wanted Theresia back.If you admit it, you will face your ego.

If only she could utter a word.I wish I could understand more of what you think.

For the first time, I was able to face Theresia without being discreet.

Besides continuing with the Explorer with me, there may be something I really want to do.We have to follow the situation, so maybe we're doing it - I don't think so.

I wanted to go to the Great Temple in the Fourth Ward, but I was afraid at the same time.

The [Ape Marquis] curse seemed like a punishment for my stray.Theresia plays her part for the party, taking no chances.Why can't you believe such a girlfriend?

I don't know if what I want to travel with is what Theresia wants when she gets back to being human.

Even when Theresia attacked me, I felt like a reward.

There was a desire to be blamed.The wound was open without anyone touching it.

The arrogance of wanting perfection.Knowing that you can't go on without hurting anyone or taking risks.

...... Master

In my dreams, I hear voices.Your consciousness is pulled from the bottom of the darkness.

Voices of uneven spiders. What it meant was probably a warning.

When I opened my eyes, Theresia peered at me lying in a dim room.

I didn't have anything in my hand.However, Theresia put her hand on my neck and touched it with no effort.

I knew what had happened.Still, I didn't check the license.

"I'm...."

I don't care if they kill me in Theresia.But those words were just an escape.

The hand that touched my neck was cold.When I touched my chilled hand, something fell on my cheek.

Tears were streaming from Theresia's cheeks as she peered in.It flows unstoppably, leaving a white trajectory in the dark.

Theresia didn't wear the suit she always wore.

In the pale light, Theresia's white figure seemed to rise pale.

When I suddenly took off the suit clasp in the bathroom, I quickly turned away.Don't look at it, I took it for granted.

I feel guilty because if I look at Theresia face to face, I can't help but move my emotions.

Theresia is given a 'slave seal'.If that's why we're trying to get into the bathroom together -- I didn't think we should even imagine that.

An alien who is hired as a mercenary.Some employers may not respect their subordinates.

I didn't think it was going to happen.I don't want that, and I would never hurt Theresia.

But this happened.

Theresia is crying. It still doesn't apply to her that there is no emotion.

She blames herself.And now you're taking my hand and pulling it in.

I didn't resist it.

- But if Theresia wants to hurt herself, she'll never let her hurt herself.

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Theresia's heartbeat was surprisingly fast.Are you nervous or do you really think this is not the right thing to do?

Either way, I couldn't just look at it anymore.

Wake up, put your hand on Theresia's back, and hug her.

"...... ah"

"... so cold." What were you going to do...? I'm not going to beat you.You've done a terrible thing. "

Theresia doesn't move. His body was trembling, and when he relaxed his arm a little, he showed a gesture to move away.

"I'm not mad at anything.Rather, if you're angry, you're angry against yourself.Even though Theresia is so confused, we're going to get through tomorrow together, and it's all beautiful... "

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Sometimes I thought it was an unbalanced relationship to convey my thoughts unilaterally to Theresia who could not speak.

But for now, I have to tell you.Otherwise, I can't reassure Theresia.

“I was able to walk as an Explorer because I found hope in the absence of anything, because I met Theresia.It all started with you. "

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"You might think it's a big deal, but it's true for me."I can't do anything by myself.I was able to be a little more confident with Theresia. "

At one point, Teresia shook her head tinyly, but she didn't shake her head at the continued words.

A grown man of good age is rattling just by saying what he needs to tell him.Later on, it was so pathetic that I couldn't help it - I couldn't get away with it.

"Everyone is younger than me, and some members seem to be a dozen apart.Even Teresia may not be able to serve me, but I started to think like my sister.Igarashi-san, Louisa-san, and Serafina-san are nearer their age, but that doesn't change much... I thought that would be because I couldn't stay together long unless I followed my own rules. "

There is no sign of Teresia leaving anymore.Once you let go of your body, I'll face Theresia.

Wipe her cheeks with her fingers with the traces of her tears.Theresia remained motionless until she was struck.

"But that's like admitting it."The same party is a respectable partner.Besides that, you see me as a person of the opposite sex. "

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Thérèse listens to the story.It's going to be cold like this - I put my blanket over Theresia's shoulder.

Even though she keeps showing her white skin, she doesn't try to hide it from herself.When I covered my body with a blanket, I finally pulled myself and hid it.

"But I think that's a little bit of a view, because it's against the rules."That's why I always feel bad when Theresia tries to take a bath with me. "

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Theresia lowered her gaze slightly - she seems to be looking at herself when it comes to where she is looking.

"No, no, that's not it... I don't know if Theresia's doing what she thinks."It's not that it's not good because it's Theresia, but it's not good if there's a little bit of the part that makes me happy. "

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Theresia is not crying anymore.Looking at me, he seemed to be listening to me.

I don't know how many times I've said it, but I think it's finally being conveyed - usually by telling the truth that I can't really say.

"You can't blame yourself for Theresia attacking me, or do anything you don't want...?"

― ― Teresia shook her head.

What part of my speech is that?If it's "do what you don't want," what do you mean by shaking your head?

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The room was dark, so I didn't know what to do with it, but the mask of Theresia's lizard and the face she was seeing turned bright red all at once.

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"... yes, I see... no, but that's not true..."

He blamed himself for attacking me, took off his suit and tried to do something.I always thought so, but if that's not the case.

Before the battle with the Monkey Lord, Theresia and I--thinking so, peek into me asleep.

At that time, the power of the curse worked and touched my neck.

It's not that I don't want it.Even so, I'm glad I woke up.I was woken up by uneven spiders, so I was able to open my eyes.

"... for today, let's take a good rest."I'll be watching Teresia until she goes to bed. "

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Theresia seemed a little lost, but she nodded to me after a while.

She sits next to me, not on my diagonal couch.And I'll look around.

"... if you see me when I wake up, you'll be embarrassed."It's a joint responsibility. "

Theresia nodded her head.I put my head on Theresia's lap - and she strokes my head.

"... just a little bit. Theresia can't rest her body either..."

Theresia nods again. The look that I peered at from the lizard mask certainly looked like a smile.