32 31. Seven Knights of Heaven.txt (1/2)

He leaves Maria at home and comes to the tavern.

I had been working over the holidays, but there was no substitute. I greeted the manager and Lin and the others briefly, and then went to work.

As usual, I worked mainly as a dish-lowerer and dishwasher.

However, after working for the first time in a long time, my dishwashing speed was unusual due to my uselessly raised status. I had to be careful to keep my hand speed down so as not to raise suspicion.

Of course, while doing so, he kept up with the information he was gathering.

If there was a customer who seemed to be able to talk to me, I'd blow the subject out of proportion. Just listening by magic 《Dimension》 is not enough to get up to 20 layers of information.

Today, I was extracting information from my familiar warrior brother - Crow-san.

''--Heh. So there aren't many monsters on the 14th level then?

Yeah, well, as opposed to the 13 layers of marshland, the 14 layers are barren. It's a vast desert and completely devoid of water. There aren't many monsters and not many area bosses at the same time. Almost no one is exploring or trying to hunt monsters there. Usually, they just take the 'positive path' and go straight to the 15th level.

I see. It does seem hot in the desert.

That's the main reason why, at 14 layers of temperature, your body is deprived of water. That's why there's so many layers that haven't been explored.

”Heh. ......

Mr. Crowe is someone I've had a close relationship with since he got me involved on the first day of work. When I'm at work, he's usually drinking.

In this way, in my spare time from work, I am able to hear about these things from experienced explorers.

However, if I only talk to Mr. Crow for too long, I'll get the attention of the store manager. Since I got enough information about the labyrinth today, I decided to end the conversation early.

''Thank you, Crow-san. That's enough for today--''

It was then.

An unusual group comes to the store.

They are all unfamiliar faces.

Their attire is not the coarse that is common in the Valt, but is often well crafted, beautiful and clean.

Above all, they look wealthy. I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one.

The woman walking at the head of this wealthy-looking group was a beastie.

Feeling something peculiar to the powerful from her, I 'gaze' at her.

[Status]

Name: Serah Raydiant HP256/256 MP101/101 Class: Knight

Level 21.

Strength 6.22 Strength 7.91 Skill 8.89 Speed 10.02 Wisdom 5.60 Magic 7.77 Elemental 1.57

Inherent skill: Intuition 1.77

Acquired skills: swordsmanship 2.12 sacred magic 0.89

20 level-ish.

He was a fierce competitor of the highest class of Allied Nations.

She was a young beast woman with bluish silver hair.

A tuft of bangs hung in a knot at the left end, and the hair in the back was up to her waist. Both of her ears were beastly ears, and she had a wolf-like tail, so she could be judged to be a beastman. He wore clothing that seemed to be easy to move in, minimal silver armor, and a sword at his waist.

And most of all, his eyes were distinctive.

The sharp, keen eyes reveal this woman's sternness.

As she enters, the woman looks around the entire tavern.

She seems to be searching for something.

The other customers were also beginning to notice the group for what was going on.

The woman becomes numb and begins to speak so that the people around her can hear her.

'...... I believe there is a man named Christ working here.

What--?

My heart jumps loudly.

It's an unexpected name calling.

At the sound of this woman's voice, some customers' eyes are drawn to me. The regulars at the store know my name, so I didn't have a choice.

Led by her gaze, the woman turns her attention to me and says to me, ”You are the Christ Eula.

'Are you Christ Eurasia?'

The woman's eyes get even tighter and she glares at me.

I'm at a loss for an answer.

The problem is that I can't see the purpose of this person.

The atmosphere is not normal, and the armor-clad companions who are lurking around are also dangerous. If possible, I'd like to keep them in the dark.

But if we lied here, if someone confirmed that we were there, it would be the end.

You don't have a choice, but you have to tell us who you are.

”...... Yes. I'm Christ the Clerk.

Okay.

After checking me out, the woman took one breath and continued to speak solemnly.

'My name is Sera Raydiant. I'm one of the 'Celestial Knights' belonging to the Fuzzy Yards. I have only one thing to do. I'm here to challenge you to a duel.

With those words, he lifts his sword, still in its scabbard, to show his intent to fight.

The tavern buzzes.

As well as the sudden dueling challenge, some are astonished by the person of Sera Raydiant itself.

''I don't get it. Why are you challenging me to a duel?''

I try my best to be calm and ask the truth.

I remember receiving advice from a knight named Palinkulon before. Still, I still don't understand what it means to be in this situation.

''Why do you say that ......!　What mouth, such nonsense: ......!

As if he didn't like my reply, Mr. Raydiant revealed his anger.

Then Crow, who had been talking with me earlier, defends me.

''Hey, wait. I don't know if it's the knight of the Fuzzy Yards or what, but that's not acceptable for you to come in here all of a sudden. This is a bar.　Don't give the waitress a hard time.

Other customers who have been interacting with me are getting up.

I have a feeling this is going to be important.

One by one, customers who seem to have some experience interrupt me.

I thought it looked interesting, unless you're talking about some kind of dueling nonsense.

Hey, don't f*ck with Walt.

'We haven't known each other long, but the Christ boy is no stranger to them.

Many voices go on to condemn Mr. Raydiant.

Some of them are excited for me, which makes my heart beat faster.

Before I knew it, it seemed to be recognized in its own way.

'Hey, manager!'

One of them shouted to conclude.

The manager, who had come out of the kitchen before I knew it, was standing in a human position behind me.

The manager speaks over my head.

You guys are too aggressive. The little girl at Foozeyards doesn't want to go on a rampage right now, either. ...... But, Whoozzer's girl. This is a bar, it's a store. If you interfere with our business, we're both in trouble.

The manager was also a man close to the 20 level.

He didn't take a step back against this rowdy group of people.

''Excuse me. I guess I was a little overwhelmed. I apologize if I was interfering with your business. It's just that we have a mission that we absolutely must fulfill. That is to duel with that man over there and get our Lady back.

Mr. Raydiant bows and talks with the manager in a calm manner.

Although he was furious earlier, he seems to be an intelligent person by nature.

When the manager listened to Raydiant-san's story, he smiled and asked me, ”Well, that's interesting.

'Ho, that's interesting ....... Hey, Christ. Did you seduce some nobleman's daughter or something?

”Uh, ....... Does it look like I will?

No, a nice guy like you is more likely to go to ......, huh?

What do you mean? I didn't do it, sir.

The air was bleak at first, but as soon as it became clear that the content might be a tangle of lasciviousness, the manager instantly became lighter.

'Hey, Mr. Radiant and all. My Christ says this,” he said, ”but, well, content is content. But, well, content is content. You want to talk slowly. Can't we wait until his break before we have a duel?

...... umm. I'm not here to bother the store either. Yes, I'm going to take a break until the man's break. And, of course, I'll order in.