episode_0008

Fresh air.

Warm sunlight coming down from the sky.

All my senses told me that I had escaped the dungeon.

The damp air of the underground was no more.

“It’s been a while since I’ve been out, so the air feels refreshing.”

“Hmm! That’s definitely true!”

The escape was not as difficult as feared.

The difference in power from before was decisive.

In particular, humans covered in poison terrified even cannibalistic monsters.

Of course, most of them could be seen running away like crazy.

“I was lucky.”

“Thank you for letting me come out.”

Nabija bowed her head deeply and greeted him politely.

He is so polite that I feel embarrassed.

“No. If it weren’t for Butterfly… I would have died miserably there.”

“I don’t think so?”

“But that’s the truth. What can a low-level adventurer do? I’m the one who caused trouble.”

“···”

I think I said something wrong.

Nabi’s face, which had been delighted, suddenly hardened.

But I think what I said is objectively true.

If I had fallen alone, I wouldn’t have been able to move.

Even if you crawl, the next problem is.

“Not at all.”

Nabi’s voice was firm.

It was like a teacher who was strictly scolding me.

“Yes···?”

It’s something I’ve never seen before.

Although we hadn’t known each other for long, it was difficult to keep up.

It seemed as if something I firmly believed in had been touched.

“Glut protected me, right? Not many people have that kind of courage. Glut would have gotten through it alone.”

“···”

I couldn’t say anything.

There is no atmosphere for objection.

“I honestly think Glut is a great adventurer.”

“Is that so···”

My chest feels ticklish.

But it wasn’t a bad feeling.

It definitely felt like I was going to get scolded, but I thought it was okay.

“If Nabia says so, then it must be so.”

A smile appeared on my face.

I had a hard time enduring Nabi’s serious expression.

“I’m saying this with certainty as someone who has received help, so you have to believe me.”

“Hearing that makes me want to work harder. ”

“···?”

Nabia tilted her head.

It seems like there wasn’t enough information to understand what I was saying.

“It means that I will try my best to become the adventurer that Nabia thinks of.”

“Ah! That’s what you meant. I’ll cheer you on! Of course, you’re still an awesome adventurer!”

My heart was pounding.

Could it be because of the sense of liberation from escaping a gloomy dungeon?

The anticipation of something new beginning never stops.

Having a beautiful nun next to you might have helped.

Indeed, Nabi’s smile was dazzlingly beautiful.

A feeling of elation filled my whole body, as if signaling a new beginning.

“Then let’s go back to the village.”

“Ah··· That’s right.”

You can’t stay at the dungeon entrance forever.

You must also go to the village and report your survival.

“But···”

“Huh? Is there a problem?”

“Hmm··· First, I guess I’ll have to find some river water.”

Nabia looked me up and down.

Thanks to you, I remembered something I had forgotten.

Now I was in a situation where I was drenched in poison.

“If we go back like this, a disaster will occur.”

“Yes··· Probably definitely.”

A deadly poison that can kill even the most vicious monsters.

It was crazy to think of putting that on and going into town.

Of course, you have to wash thoroughly and go back.

“I don’t know the geography near the village, so if you stop by and wash up, there won’t be a problem.”

“That’s fortunate. When I get back to the village, everyone will be surprised, right?”

“I guess so. For better or worse···”

Most people will welcome you.

Except for the Tristan gang.

“···?”

Naive Nabi revealed her doubts.

Actually, if you think about it, it was stranger that the innocent nun knew about Tristan’s bad reputation.

So, I guess you accepted my company without hesitation.

“Probably Tristan wouldn’t like it very much.”

“Eh···? Well, wouldn’t you be happy since we’re colleagues?”

“That guy’s personality would rather find it annoying. It’s not good for his honor to have his comrades alive.”

“You seem to be someone who values honor.”

“You could say that. Of course, it only applies to the outwardly visible honor.”

He’s not really a guy who pursues honor.

I just need some honor to show off in front of women.

‘I’ve seen him enter the dorm with a girl a few times too···’

It’s closer to ignoring rather than not caring.

Because rumors spread by low-level adventurers like me will be ignored.

There was no point in telling the truth.

“It would be okay if he just tells me to be quiet so I don’t get in the way when I’m trying to seduce women.”

“Certainly··· I thought so. But it wasn’t well known.”

“Because I wear a mask in front of influential people. And there are many people who respect me without knowing anything about my abilities.”

“Ugh··· We have to be careful. We shouldn’t go together next time.”

“I think you would know better than me since you have experienced it firsthand.”

“If you recommend it, I’ll have to say no because I have to go with Glut.”

Something a bit annoying might happen.

But I thought it was okay.

If the person who relies on me is Nabi, then I welcome it.

“That’s about it. If you need to, you can always use my name.”

“What will Glut do when he gets to town?”

“Actually, since I’m bankrupt··· I guess I’ll have to find a job first.”

Unfortunately, all the loot was lost.

There was nothing to take away from the monsters I defeated on my way out because of the poison.

‘I thought he was a safe asset because he went with me, but I didn’t know it would turn out like this.’

Originally, I was planning to use the money I earned from this adventure to cover various expenses.

The income is not zero, it is negative.

I also lost some equipment, although it wasn’t very expensive.

“All I have now···”

Just a set of clothes soaked in poison.

I wonder if I can wash these clothes and use them again.

I had fundamental doubts, but I couldn’t go to the village naked.

“I only have this one set of clothes. Can I wash this and wear it?”

“···I’m not sure about that.”

Even the kindest nun would not answer this question.

Let’s consider it as consideration just that he didn’t ask us to go in naked.

“That··· In fact, the money paid for travel expenses was left···”

“···?”

“If you don’t have money to stay at a hotel… Can I help you?”

“Really? I’m grateful! I would have been sleeping on the streets anyway.”

Adventurers without skills often end up homeless.

I’ve experienced it a few times too.

But like everyone else, homelessness isn’t something you do on purpose.

I just have no money so I have no choice but to live on the streets.

“But··· there’s a slight problem.”

Nabija smiled bashfully as if she was in trouble.

At first glance, it seemed like he was embarrassed.

“What is it?”

“That··· Ugh··· I think it’ll end up being just renting a room···”

“Room··· one···?”

One man and one woman.

And there is only one room.

Naturally, it is normal to have strange imaginations.

A priest who has never had any lewd experiences might not know.

Nabia, in particular, had a strange experience.

It’s not someone else, it’s me.

I will never forget the memory of kissing and caressing a beautiful nun.

“Are you okay?”

“Of course it’s okay!!”

“Ah···! Oh, I see.”

Without realizing it, my voice became filled with energy.

If you’re a man, you can’t hate it.

Sharing a room with a nun who had such a bitter experience.

It was Nabija who spoke first.

Nabi’s face turned bright red, further increasing her excitement.

“But… Is that okay? You can share a room with me···”

It was a strange question to each other.

I felt a little regretful.

Wouldn’t it have been better if I had just accepted it and pretended not to know?

“, but no one else···”

Gulp―

I swallowed without realizing it.

I couldn’t take my eyes off Nabi’s shy appearance.

“If it’s Glut··· I think it’ll be okay···♥”

As I said, I bowed my head.

It seems like you have a hard time dealing with embarrassment.

But that reaction provided clearer evidence.

This was definitely permission.

I desperately suppressed the roar of joy that was about to come out.

My fists were shaking as I tried to suppress my joy.

“Ahem··· Ahem··· Let’s wash up quickly and go back to the village. If we’re too late, it’ll be hard to find a place to stay··· . ”

“Ah··· Yes··· That, that must be it···”

It is not yet known how far permission is granted.

But it was certain that he had been given the right to verify it.

‘I want to go back to the village quickly’

The steps I took on my way back were the lightest I’ve ever felt in my life.

I didn’t feel like returning from a difficult quest.

It felt like we were on a fun date.

Although there was no word for a while,

When I looked back, it was enough for her to just smile shyly.

Even a smile to get over the embarrassment was clearly an expression of affection.