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19. Mentoring Program (5)

“Mr. Cain?”

Knock knock!

I was momentarily startled and dazed, but then I felt Mion poking me in the ribs and came to my senses.

“Ah…! Ahaha, yes, Ms. Mi-on.”

“Then let’s talk and come when the match is confirmed~”

As Ms. Mi-on left, the three people who had been watching me approached me and spoke to me.

“Oh my! Didn’t you see me last time?”

“….Honey.”

“Hello! My name is Robin!”

Tanya, who immediately recognized who I was, wiggled her butt as if she was going to get up from the table at any moment, and her boyfriend…. Since the guy I hadn’t seen last time was called Robin, I guess his boyfriend is Roy.

Anyway, this guy Roy suddenly puts his hand on Tanya’s shoulder unnaturally and tries to look relaxed while looking at me. Idiot.

Robin was looking at me with an explorer’s gaze, his arms folded leisurely and somewhat relaxed.

widely!

“Roy, it’s hot, so move your arms.”

“Huh? Oh….ahaha okay….sorry.”

Roy, who had been awkwardly placing a hand on Tanya’s shoulder at her cold words, slowly lowers his arm and apologizes to her.

“Hey, Sister, aren’t you being too cold to me?”

“Ahh~ It’s hot, that’s why.”

“…..”

Tanya, who reacts nervously to Roy, acts cute and flirtatious when Robin speaks.

However, Roy seemed to be used to this situation, and only slightly distorted his expression, showing no significant reaction.

“The beautiful woman is Tanya and Robin… What is the name of the person who looks like Robin?”

“Wow! Robin, my mentor said I’m pretty.”

“My older sister looks like that.”

“…Roy.”

Tanya was the kind of woman who would make you turn around and say, ‘Oh…?’ as you walked down the street.

She had an orange ponytail and blue eyes, and she had a slightly coquettish face, but the expression on her face made her look like she knew how to handle men skillfully.

She was wearing something a little different than the last time I saw her at the park.

He was wearing a shiny black leather vest-like top, black hot pants, calf-length leather boots with matching heels, a belt with a multi-purpose pocket on his waist, and a small dagger sheath hanging from his right side.

What she was wearing was an armor set from a brand that was said to be popular among female explorers these days.

It might be a bit expensive for a beginner, but it looks like he bought the full set at once.

The top was fastened with strings rather than a zipper or buttons on the back, and I honestly wondered if it could really function as a piece of protective gear.

And underneath that short leather armor, she was wearing nothing but a bra.

Her upper body, which revealed her shoulders, upper chest, and abdomen, was exquisitely coordinated with her lace bra that overlapped with her leather armor, accentuating her figure.

“Hehehe!”

Then, Tanya noticed that my gaze was on her chest, so she slightly bent down so that I could see her sternum, and smiled at me.

But honestly, even if you wear clothes that are that tight, I think it’s probably a little bigger than a full B cup…

Still, she seemed to be thin enough that people who like slender bodies would like her, and her lower body line seemed pretty.

“Um… Okay, nice to meet you. Did all three of you receive free explorer training from the union?”

“Yes!! We graduated just last week!!”

It’s possible to form a party and explore with at least 3 people. Let’s take a look again.

‘Hitomi.’

[Tanya]

[Robin] – 49%

[Cain] – 48%

[Roy] – 3%

Poor Roy, it won’t be long before he’s delisted.

Now that I’ve activated the protection, I should take a look at the rest of them.

[Roy]

[Tanya] – 100%

[Robin]

[Tanya] – 30%

[Mago] – 30%

[Ina] – 20%

[Mary] – 20%

Phew… As expected, only reason comes out. Then, that thing about Claude that I saw a few days ago…

[Claude]

[Sergey] – 30%

[Maya] – 20%

[Kanna] – 20%

[Asila] – 15%

[Marie] – 13%

[Sia] – 2%

‘Hey, Claude, do you know who Sergei is?’

‘Huh? You don’t know? Who are you?’

‘No, think about it. Have you never heard of Sergei?’

‘I told you I don’t know. No matter how stupid I am, can I not remember people’s names?’

‘….!’

I was just wondering, but after using Hitomi Kaho more on men today, I came to a conclusion.

It was like I had a glimpse into the abyss of the labyrinthine city.

“Hoo….”

“Excuse me… Mentor? Is there anything that feels uncomfortable? Our Roy is shy. I’m sorry.”

“Hey..honey?”

“Oh, sorry. I need to think about something for a moment.”

“Phew… Thank goodness.”

As I looked at them without saying anything, Tanya cautiously apologized and made excuses for Roy, who seemed to be reacting a little sensitively.

She seemed relieved by my answer and continued her chattering conversation.

Roy looks at me with that kind of attitude towards his girlfriend, but rather than hostility… there’s something strange about it?

Robin didn’t really show any signs of restraining me or anything, but rather just naturally joined in on Tanya and I’s conversation.

Still, you’re more confident than Roy, right?

Robin’s appearance was clearly that of a superior version of Roy.

Looking at the seating arrangement of the three of them, Tanya’s upper body was leaning more towards Robin, and Robin was gently playing with Tanya’s arm.

“Aying~”

“Hahaha.”

“…Huh!”

What was unusual was that Roy saw Robin and Tanya making contact like that, but he didn’t do anything to stop them other than force a smile and twitch the corners of his lips.

I was beginning to get a rough idea of Roy’s expression and reactions, which were completely different from when I had seen him at the park.

‘Look at this? What happened in two weeks?’

I have a feeling it might work out, but if I do it right… I think I’ll have to think about it while starting with mentoring.

“But what is your quirk, mentor?”

“Me? I’m a thief. Sometimes I can’t control my impulses and steal things. Here”

“Huh?….Wow.”

When I steal Tanya’s earrings and give them back to her, all three of us are surprised.

Well, now that I’ve been issued a card and given a level, it’s strange that all the statuses are 1 and I can’t see my hand movements.

“If someone steals something without my knowledge, I’ll just show them the Quirk section of the Explorer Card, return the item, and settle things amicably.”

“Then~ can you steal things that aren’t objects?”

“Well?”

Tanya talks to me while sticking her tongue out cutely.

Well… anyone with a bit of insight would have noticed that Roy didn’t seem to notice the plot that asked him to eat her, and Robin’s guard against me slightly went up.

After that, they all talked nonsense like, “What a thieving quirk~” but without much objection, they all expressed their intention to enter the labyrinth with me as their mentor, so we all went to the reception desk to apply to enter the labyrinth with Ms. Mi-on.

“I have temporarily accepted a request to enter the labyrinth with Cain as the party leader for 4 people. When will you be entering?”

“I will enter the day after tomorrow.”

“Then I assume you will be entering the day after tomorrow. How long will the exploration period be?”

“I’ll do it for 5 days.”

“Yes! I understand. I’m planning to explore from the 17th to the 21st… I’m all registered!”

First, I decided to show you how to apply for entry into the labyrinth in the union. As I was talking with Mion, Roy approached me and watched me diligently writing something in his notebook.

“Then take care on your way back!”

“Yes, Ms. Mi-on, thank you for your hard work.”

We left the union, leaving behind Ms. Mi-on, who pretended to be less friendly because there were other people there and secretly winked at me.

“…That…Over there.”

“Yes?”

“I’m curious…”

“Yes, Mr. Roy, please speak.”

Unlike the way he had glanced at me a little while ago, Roy seemed very worried and asked me questions in a more proactive manner than I had expected.

“Why do you bother to apply for a search in the union?”

“Um… Did you get all the proper training?”

“Huh? Ahem! What…”

Looking at Bona Mana Tanya dragging men around, it seems like they all received some education.

“First of all, one of the biggest tasks of the union is issuing and managing explorer cards and exchanging magic stones. And have you ever seen the relics that make those cards?”

“Oh, yes..”

“If your information is imprinted on the relic, it can be tracked to some extent. Whether you are alive or dead, or whether you have entered the labyrinth or not? And the act of smuggling the magic stone out of the city is impossible here.”

“Uh…”

“I don’t know where everyone is from, but sometimes merchants who come from far away sell magic stones, but they’re all a joke. They’re just magic herbs or the dregs of herbs that are distributed outside this city to make potions, so they don’t have any special effects.”

“What! Is it true, Mentor?”

Suddenly, I heard Tanya’s voice startled by my words and she approached me.

“Honestly, isn’t there a reason why a city that isn’t even a kingdom is treated as a country? There are only two magic towers on the continent, and the city’s policy is to be extremely reluctant about the outflow of magic stones.”

“So, I’m requesting a search for that combination…”

“This city is very strict about the outflow of magic stones. So, the punishment for being caught sneaking magic stones out of the city is more severe than stabbing a few people on the street.”

“””Ah…”””

Of course, if you kill them, you will be caught.

Even though I walked slowly, I arrived at the park where I had met Tanya and Roy last time. I sat down slowly on a bench and continued explaining to the people.

“So if the city finds out that the magic stone has leaked out or that you entered the labyrinth without requesting entry, you will be continuously pursued by the security forces until you prove that there is no suspicion of a magic stone leak. So be careful… Who is the leader here?”

“Me! Hehe.”

Tanya raises her hand, sits down on the bench, and snuggles close to me. I smell a faint scent, and I can tell she’s wearing perfume, too.

Don’t do that, Roy keeps trying to hit me.

“Then, please read through all the information I’ve written and let’s gather at this park tomorrow morning to buy the necessary items.”

“Wow… Mentor, your handwriting is really good?”

“….Huh!”

“Oh.. This is awesome. Mentor?”

Everyone looked so surprised when they saw the parchment I brought that even Roy, who had been glaring at me with blinding jealousy, let out a hollow laugh.

“Hey there! Mentor, do you want to have lunch with us? I’ll buy you lunch!”

Then Tanya clings to my arm and offers me a meal.

My chest suddenly feels tight as the meager rag bag rubs against my forearm, contrasting with the magnificent Sia’s healing bag and the thick and seductive Carmela’s adultery bag.

“Oh, it’s okay. I have a schedule too. Then, I’ll see you all tomorrow.”

“Hiing… Okay. See you tomorrow, Mentor!!”

“Yes, tomorrow, please bring all the equipment and supplies you prepared. I will check them for you.”

“Yes!”

Surprisingly, Tanya backed off cleanly as soon as I refused.

I think he thinks he can continue interacting with me after the mentoring session ends like Mr. Hawk and our party, winking at me with that deadly expression on his face, and flirting with me whenever he wants.

“What a fun year.”

Since Camella, who is not completely taken down, has not seen Mr. Johnson yet, I think it will be quite late to check how much additional experience points NTL can gain since I will keep it a bit longer and eat it later.

It’s fortunate that the test subject came faster than expected.

I was going to do it moderately and get a subsidy, but I had to make sure to bring Roy and Tanya back alive in the labyrinth.