episode_0139

“Would you like to marry me?”

He still has the personality of saying only what he wants to say and only thinking about what he wants.

Marriage at first meeting?

‘This is why I was scared to bring Katy… .’

Sure enough, Katy’s cat eyes glared fiercely at Scarlett.

‘Carty. calm down… .’

[…] … .]

The skirt follows the tip of the toes and exposes the thighs.

Even though he has no experience with men, he gives off a dangerous vibe.

Actually, I do that because I’m too lazy to wear clothes properly.

“What are you?”

Vivian crossed her arms around me and warned me.

“To someone I’m meeting for the first time… right now… . That’s a bad joke. Wait a minute, Ian, the last time you said you knew the magic tower owner personally… ?”

ah.

I was so vague when I went to buy the book.

I didn’t know that those words would become a boomerang in this situation.

“No, no. Absolutely not. Why do you look at me like you have been betrayed, even to others?”

“That’s right?! I believed it wouldn’t be… ! Ha, haha… !”

Mercy, who had suddenly returned to her human form, smiled awkwardly.

Scarlett, on the other hand, laughed as if she was interested.

“Hmm. You said you knew me personally? It’s fun. I also wanted to get to know him personally.”

“What kind of rude thing is that? !”

“It’s a shame. Is there already a seat next to me?”

At that moment, Helena took a step in front of me.

“Yes. It already exists.”

The companions looked at her in surprise.

Although Helena is naturally confident, this is the first time she has been seen like this.

I noticed an unfamiliar gold color on her.

Left ring finger.

This is the relic ring I gave you earlier during the day.

‘Why did you wear it on your left ring finger?’

… ah.

The ring size only fits that finger.

Then there is nothing we can do.

This is a pretty serious problem.

I’ve seen cases where the artifact couldn’t be used because the ring didn’t fit the thickness of the finger.

It’s fortunate that Helena has a suitable position.

“Hmm… . I think I could take a seat next to him.”

Scarlett looked around the group and fixed her gaze on me.

I seem to completely misunderstand something.

[master.]

‘… uh?’

[Is this the only person?]

‘Hey, don’t be scary. And it’s best to get confirmation from this person.’

[…] All right.]

I said looking at Scarlett.

“I came here to entrust a request. If you’re going to talk about unnecessary things, let’s find another magician.”

Magician.

The wizards living in the Magic Tower call themselves that.

“No. That’s not allowed. I can’t let that handsome face go anywhere else.”

Phew.

Scarlett exhaled a long puff of cigarette smoke as if she was disappointed.

Lucia, standing next to her, burst out laughing.

“So what is the request?”

“This is it.”

I handed her the necklace.

Necklace with transparent rectangular gems.

“It is assumed to be an artifact. I don’t know what effect it has.”

“Source?”

“It’s a sea dragon.”

“Hmm. That sea dragon… .”

While examining the necklace, she suddenly stepped between my legs and came right in front of me.

I quickly reached back.

Even if you didn’t see it, Katy would have tried to run.

“… … .”

As expected, a growling sound was heard from behind.

“As you know, my price is quite expensive. He is the one who has reached the top of this unruly tower of weirdos.”

“I knew it.”

“Okay… . Is this all you ask for?”

“Things are finished… .”

I glanced behind me.

Except for Iris, each person was glaring with the most cruel expression they could muster.

“Your back will bend.”

“Do you know that they are fanning the flames further?”

“Hmm.”

“That, Vivian?”

“… What? Me?”

When I was suddenly called, my stern expression immediately relaxed like an idiot.

“Why?”

“Hmm… . I’m not forcing it. I was wondering if you would like to learn magic from this magic tower lord.”

“… To that wizard?”

“Self. Are you not asking my doctor? Do you know that only one or two people have come to me so far to ask me to be their disciple?”

And they all got rejected.

“I know. But, can’t you ask?”

“You trust my face and push me too hard.”

I really can’t get used to this… .

To be honest, I can’t guarantee that Scarlett will help Vivian.

Literally, is it possible? I asked because I wanted to.

Vivian’s skills have improved significantly since her last tutoring with Iris.

If you get guidance from Scarlett, you might be able to rise further.

“Stirring… . Phew. If that’s what Ian wants, yes, I will.”

“You are incredibly trusted. I feel jealous for some reason.”

“Keep your jealousy to yourself. So, are you going to refuse?”

“Well… .”

Scarlett turned around and slowly walked away, puffing out a puff of cigarette smoke.

Judging from the way he is intentionally holding back, it seems like he is trying to refuse while offering medicine.

“Good.”

“I didn’t think so… . Yes?”

“I like it. I’ll help you.”

Vivian and I were both surprised.

Why?

“Why are you so surprised? Wasn’t that what you were hoping for and asking for?”

“Oh, well, that’s right… .”

“Instead, there are conditions here too.”

“How much do you want?”

As the territory became more stable, more money was available.

If necessary, the imperial family may use a fan.

“It’s enough money.”

“… No way.”

“Oh my, honey. What kind of naughty thoughts are you thinking now? I’m so curious.”

“… … .”

“Don’t worry, I won’t eat you. He had something special in his pocket. Would you like to show me that?”

… Is this sexual harassment?

Right?

That thing in your pocket?

“It looks like sand.”

Oh, is that really it?

Fragments of time?

“You were thinking mean things again, right?”

… ah.

The conversation with this person hasn’t changed from the second time to now… .

It’s like this every time.

“Do you mean this?”

I handed over a fragment of time.

I was afraid that something would go wrong after putting it in my subspace pocket, so I was storing it separately.

“Yes. I think that’s right. Where did this come from… . Maybe a sea dragon?”

“That’s right.”

“Interesting. This is how I will receive the payment for the request. I have a personal request from the imperial family, and I think this will be helpful.”

“Are you not accepting any money at all?”

“Yes. why? Do you want to give me money? Are you starting a public relationship in secret like that?”

“Please keep your delusions in your head.”

The price of the magic tower is actually what you ask for.

Still, I was confident that I could handle it because I didn’t just call him a person with economic concepts.

‘But I never thought I’d replace it with that one.’

I’ve used it a few times since it turned into powder, but there’s no reaction at all.

Therefore, it has no value to me anymore.

Rather, it would be fortunate if I could give it to the magic tower lord.

This person will use it anywhere.

If Iris had recognized it first, she could have given it to her, but she didn’t.

Is it a difference in capabilities?

“When do classes start?”

“Well. Vivian?”

“… … .”

“Vivian?”

There was no answer so I looked back.

I faced the monsters of the abyss, whose eyes were even darker than before.

How come the fruits look like this… .

“Wow, the look in their eyes is so scary.”

Scarlett looked behind me and grinned.

‘Scarlett always scratches people.’

Vivian said with a shadow on her face.

“Do whatever is convenient for you… .”

This was what I said to Scarlett.

The eyes that are about to become four hundred eyes are fierce.

“Yes. Then, I’ll call you strawberry when it’s convenient.”

“… Please call me Vivian.”

“That’s mean. Can I contact you?”

As soon as Scarlett spoke to me, Vivian rushed out and took out a crystal ball.

Although it was only for a moment, it was a movement comparable to that of Carty.

“Here. This is my contact wavelength.”

Each crystal ball emits its own unique wavelength, and if you know that, you can transmit it to the other person.

“It’s a shame. Oh. Can I also entrust you with a request?”

Even at the Magic Tower, we often entrust requests to external parties.

“Vivian, you are the King Slime Slayer, right?”

“I don’t know about the massacre, but that’s true. I was the one who sold the King Slime Magic Stone back then.”

“Yes. It seems like their actions are unusual, so I’m trying to build a bridge. There is a C-level dungeon nearby. Sometimes, when I look outside, there are monsters crawling out and the scenery is dirty. Could you please clean it up?”

“Um.”

“Bossu, I will give you plenty.”

Mtapju is famous for giving back as much as he receives.

You can tell just by looking at that 1 gold was paid for the magic stone from King Slime.

It’s something that’s tempting.

Recently, the party has been clearing dungeons in my land, so they have only solved dungeons lower than C rank.

There are only a few dungeons left in the territory, and they have never cleared a C-rank dungeon since becoming official heroes.

This is a perfect situation to increase your practical experience again.

the problem is… .

“… … .”

The expressions of the fruits are not good.

Is it okay for me to take charge as I please? .

“Guys, what’s wrong with you? Are you really afraid?”

“… What?”

Lucia spat out.

“I’m just leaving the work to you. I wonder if they are keeping this man in check in case he falls for me.”

“Ha. haha. Hahaha… .”

Lucia burst into laughter once and then began to laugh weakly.

‘I am afraid… .’

This is my first time seeing Lucia like that.

“It can’t be.”

Lucia walked forward with long strides, stood next to me, and immediately wrapped her hands around my waist.

“Not at all?”

“Right?”

“Yes. Ian, go take care of it right away.”

Lucia was not looking at me as she spoke to me.

Despite his angry voice, his face was smiling.

She said looking at Scarlett.

“I’ll go and kill them all.”

Despite that provocative remark, Scarlett laughed mischievously like a small devil.

“Oh my, the grapes are so reliable.”

“It’s not you, so don’t call it you. My name is Lucia.”

“It’s my speaking habit. Okay, Lucia.”

Scarlett was relaxed until the end.

*

In front of the C-class dungeon.

While doing maintenance for a while, Iris spoke.

“The Magic Tower Lord is something of an unusual person. The place called Magic Tower is also open.”

“Well, it’s a place where rumors abound. Who would actually come here?”

Among those who talk about the Magic Tower, few have actually visited it.

Of course, ordinary people other than superhumans would not come here, and even among superhumans, the number of people who would bother to visit the Magic Tower was limited.

At least the wizards are interested.

Magicians are not interested in dealing with dungeons, so there are many dungeons nearby.

Naturally, accessibility is also low.

So the people who come here to exchange requests are very few and not ordinary.

This is why public rumors cannot change.

“Even though it was open, there was nothing to gain from it. It’s a little disappointing.”

“Only access is open, but access to information is more closed than anywhere else. Isn’t that the case with the Imperial Wizards?”

“Yes. Our basic principle is free sharing of data.”

This is probably because there is a common goal of serving the empire.

Now the warriors will be ready.

“Multiple… minute… .”

The moment I saw the fruit warriors waiting at the dungeon entrance, I forgot what to say.

Vivian pulled her chin and continued to move her mouth as she glared deathly at the dungeon entrance.

I listened carefully… .

“Irritated. it’s annoying. it’s annoying. it’s annoying. it’s annoying. it’s annoying. it’s annoying. it’s annoying. I’m annoyed.”

… I keep repeating this.

Helena sat on the rock ledge and clasped her hands.

“… … .”

It is an attitude of prayer.

The content of that prayer somehow seems to be assassination or murder.

A shadow was cast over his stern expression and resolute orange eyes.

Lucia is doing image training by swinging her sword in the air.

If you are sincere, you are sincere… .

“Kill, kill, kill, kill, kill… .”

After each attack, it mutters scary words.

Kati kept taking out and putting back her dagger.

-Ugh… . Sweet. Sigh… . Sweet.

The sound of the sword being withdrawn and retracted rang at a steady beat.

Lastly, Mercy.

“Ian-!”

He looked at me with a distressed expression and rushed towards me.

“No?! No! I believe not!”

“Oh, a little! Why do you ask the obvious? Because we’re not in that kind of relationship.”

“Really, yes… ? Is it true?”

“Of course… . Hey, why are you crying?”

“Oh, no! What, when did I do that!”

Mercy hurriedly showed her back.

Suddenly, a hand wrapped around my shoulder like a thin wind.

“Master.”

That cold voice seemed to run down my spine, giving me goosebumps.

“… Uh, uh.”

Despite her cold voice, Kati adjusted my clothes with gentle hands.

… But why are you suddenly wearing my clothes?

“That girl. He called the owner ”

“That’s the human habit of speaking… .”

“And the master naturally accepted it.”

… ah.

Well, it’s not an ordinary way of speaking.

I already got used to it by the second time, but not for them.

“And, he didn’t show any signs of dislike despite the rude behavior. It wasn’t like the usual owner.”

Did I do that?

I wasn’t particularly conscious of it.

But if that’s what Carty looks like from the side, it could really be that way.

Because I have a small but definite sense of guilt towards Scarlett.

That may have been revealed implicitly, and he may have been kind to Scarlett.

“… I can do it for you too.”

“What?”

Katy gently pulled me by the collar, then lifted her tiptoes and whispered in my ear.

“Baby.”

“… … .”

Katy returned again and looked up at me with blank amber eyes as if nothing had happened.

“Do you like this?”

“… … .”

“Or, do you like Scarlett?”

At that question, the eyes of the fruits that were each planning something insidious gathered together.

Perhaps it was intentional, but Katy’s voice was louder than before.

“No.”

I shook my head firmly.

The feelings I have for her are guilt, not affection.

“Absolutely not. I can guarantee that for sure.”

“Okay.”

“What are the two?”

Lucia slowly approached.

“Since when have you been talking just the two of you?”

Kati answered.

“I was asking the owner in detail what kind of person that woman was.”

“Aha, I’m… again. . So what kind of bitch are you?”

“He is just the owner of the Magic Tower.”

To a bitch, to a bitch.

Scarlett… How did this happen?

Is it my fault?

No.

It’s because Scarlett scratched the inside of these people.

If someone behaved like that right in front of you, you would be offended.

“Right, there’s nothing to worry about, right?”

“It’s obvious… .”

“Ian just needs us.”

Lucia added with a bright smile.

“Master.”

“Huh?”

“Can I join this dungeon?”

Carty’s power is too strong compared to the other three.

So there has never been any cooperation before.

There is nothing that cannot be done, but the opinions of other warriors are more important.

Before I could answer, Helena suddenly approached me.

“That’s right. Mr. Kati. On days like this, we need to destroy everything.”

“What are you hitting and breaking?”

“Anything!”

“… … .”

Lucia and Vivian agreed.

That’s how we all entered the dungeon.

The monster that appears is a small golem army centered around the magician golem.

They are intelligent and receive instructions from the Magician Golem.

Although it is smaller than a regular golem, its body is still strong and it is as fast as it is small.

It’s like an annoying enemy because it’s close to human movement… .

-Crumbling… .

The dungeon was conquered within a few hours.

Unlike the formal exam, I thought it would be over quickly since I provided the information.

But I didn’t expect it to be this fast.

The Fruit Warriors and Kati were like runaway locomotives.

“After. I feel a bit relieved now.”

Lucia said, shedding her sword.

Helena also looked much better than before.

However, Vivian, holding the magic stone, muttered lowly.

“I guess I’ll have to take this and go see that person again… .”

“That… . If you feel uncomfortable, I can go alone. All you have to do is complete it and get the reward… .”

“Alone?”

Vivian looked up.

“Absolutely not.”

“We can’t send the innocent Ian to that cave alone!”

“Let’s go together. Unconditionally.”

“… Yes.”

So, I returned to the magic tower with the entire group.

Iris returned through the portal in front of the Magic Tower.

Although there is no actual information, what kind of inspiration did you get from the environment of the Magic Tower?

“Oh my. They are very fast.”

Vivian handed over the magic stone.

Scarlett took it with a grin.

“I arrived just in time. I also finished the analysis.”

Scarlett held up the necklace she had received from me earlier.

“Effectiveness of this necklace. I figured it out.”