39 38. Interval.txt (1/2)

After escaping back from the 21st layer, we each begin to rest.

Maria lay down in her room and stayed in her room and withdrew, while Rustyala went out early, saying he had some business to attend to.

I could have used this time to discuss the future with Maria, but she softly refused, saying she wanted to be left alone. I also wanted to think about things alone, so I didn't want to force myself to talk about it.

After the labyrinth exploration ahead, I really have a lot to think about.

Me and Maria's inexperience, but we also have to consider skills and magic.

The new magic, Dimensional Snow, is fine. The magic Connection is also a success, and the 20 layers of doors are covered with black cloth for camouflage, so they won't break down anytime soon. Unless there's something very wrong, there shouldn't be any high-level searchers who would search every inch of the 20th layer.

More importantly, the problem is the ”? The problem is the ”?

The problem is the ”? I'm not going to be able to get my hands on it.

I'll be able to use the ”? I'm not sure I'll be able to get away with it. Use the skill ”? The only thing that will be lost is the ability to use the ”? I never thought it would be so horrible to be able to change something about myself without my knowledge.

To avoid the crisp confusion 10.00, I tried to avoid using the skill ”? to avoid a crisp and confusing 10.00, I tried to avoid using the ? I'm not sure I'd ever use the ”??” skill if it weren't as fierce as the Teeda fight or if I was involved with slaves. ?” would not be used. As long as you're not in a hurry, it shouldn't be too often that you're as powerful as I am and in a tight spot.

I finish formulating my future plans for my magic and skills and check the time.

It's still a little early in the day, but I decide to head to the tavern for work. The earlier I gather information, the less time I'll waste.

I tell Maria that I'm going out, change my clothes into something new, and head to the tavern.

Nothing happened on the road, but as I was about to enter the tavern - I run into Rastiara, who just came out of the shop. Rastiara opens her mouth and is surprised.

''Ah.''

What, Rustyala?　What are you doing here?

'Ah!　I just remembered something. I'll see you later.

Rastiara is leaving quickly.

Apparently, it was awkward meeting me here.

I was going to go after him, but I stayed. I don't know what Rastiara was doing in the tavern, but if I chase after him here, there's a chance I won't be able to make it to work in time. I have no choice but to enter from the back of the tavern.

'Christ-kun?　Oops. Why are you here?

Lin-san was waiting in the back. And he looked at me curiously as I came in.

''Would it be bad if I came in?

'Well, Christ, I heard you're off today: ......

What?　Who is it from?

The manager.

I'll go to ...... and ask him.

You should.

Are you off today?

I have no plans to take a long vacation.

However, if I can think of anything, it's Rustyala from earlier.

I pass by Lin-san and head to the manager in the kitchen.

There was a manager in the kitchen who was preparing food.

''Manager. Earlier, Lin-san told me that I'm off .......

Hey, Jesus. You scared the hell out of me.

The manager replied in surprise as he called out from behind him. He was so focused on the pot that he didn't even notice it.

'Excuse me,'

No, it's all right. So, you're off, right? That's what the little lady at the Hoosier's told me, right?

'You mean the lady from Foozeyers, Rustyala?'

Rustyala?　Is that your name?

No, haven't you at least heard his name?

'You said you couldn't reveal your name: ......

Don't believe anything that guy says.

There's a Lastiara-like quality to her behavior. Based on the fact that we passed each other earlier, she was the one who spoke with the manager, I'm sure she was the one who spoke with the manager.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I'm sure it's a good idea.

That Woman (b*tc*) ......

So I've been pleading with you to give Christ a break until he can get his affairs in order, because I don't want to bother the shop. We don't want a guy like Raydiant to keep coming to us,” he said. I said yes. He was polite, and he knew what was going on, so I knew it was a no-brainer: ......

'Oh, I see. ......'

In other words, he rounded up our manager with that catnip.

For what it's worth, our store manager has a soft spot for beautiful women. That's what everyone knows, whether it's yesterday's Raydiant-san, employee Lin, or ...... anyone who is close to the store manager.

He must have been so bonded to the beautiful Lastiara that he didn't ask deeply.

I understand the situation.

But now we have to figure out why Rustyala acted this way.

Perhaps, but it's an extension of my upcoming labyrinth exploration time. I'm pretty sure she was unhappy when I tried to cut off the search for work reasons.

And one more thing. Maybe he's also collecting information. The guy tends to hate spoilers. It's possible that he didn't like the fact that my gathering of information up to layer 23 would be less fun.

A really nasty one.

But what's truly troubling is that he may have subconsciously calculated those two reasons and thought he was acting in good faith himself.

The more time I've spent in contact with that guy, the more I've come to understand a little bit about how he thinks.

I'm sure Rastiara is thinking, ”It's more efficient to spend more time in the labyrinth than in the tavern--” ”If you get used to exploring in a state of information gathering, it's dangerous after the 23rd level-- No doubt.

I let out a deep sigh and continue to speak.

''Surely that guy is the young lady from the Hoosier's for example, that's for sure. What I'm saying isn't wrong either, so that's fine now: ......

Oh, you're right. The little lady's right. I'm taking a break.

Yes ......

The leveling up on the first day, the fact that he had counted on the ”Seven Celestial Knights” (Celestial Knights), the participation in the party, and the advice to Maria, all started from his own good intentions.

Even though it was unnecessary meddling, once I realized that it was so, I was hesitant to repel that good intention from my head.

However, I'm going to firmly blame him later for his selfishness. It was probably because Rastiara also knew she was being pushy that she escaped earlier.

''Well then, I'll get some time off: ......

Oh, go pay your bills. Colored man.

It's too unwilling a title: .......

Come to think of it, I think a knight told me that in the labyrinth: .......

I'm going to be able to forgive the others, but I'll return the resentment of this dishonorable title one day.

I'm not going to be able to get it right.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make the most of it.

◆◆◆◆◆ ...

After leaving the tavern, I looked for Rustyala without a trace, but she never showed up because of the debt she owed me.

Maria didn't come out of the room either.

I had no choice, so I decided to show up at Dia's, the last member of the party.

I walk past the hospital's reception desk to the ward where Dia is admitted.

As I walk down the corridor, I notice that the area is changing.

There's something about the corridor that is full of holes .......