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'No, haha!　We've been invited!　I was invited, so I had no choice but to come!　It's a child!

With a bang, the door is opened and the Lord enters the room.

The intervention of a third party puts a pause on the world's highest level of fighting. Me and Ryner are still arguing, and I stop them with a snap.

''I've brought the Lord with me. Or rather, he was waiting for us, and he was right there in the yard.

Nosfi returns next.

'Hmmm?　Huh?　Reiner, where are you going?

Lord asks Ryner, who was still trying to get out the window now.

'No ......, I heard they're an ex-couple, and I thought I'd sit out ...... to get some air.

Ryner starts making excuses to escape. But he doesn't let that happen, so he tries to corner him, clutching his arms.

'Don't be shy, Ryner ......!　I want to have breakfast with you, more than anyone else. ......!

'No, Christ is the one who doesn't care in vain: ......!　One person over here was enough, one person ......!

'Don't say that: ......!　We're on the same side. We're on the same side. ......!

I was the one who never let go of Ryner's arm as he tried to escape, exerting the biggest grip ever.

That's where Lord's simple opinion comes in.

''Hmm ......, why don't you eat with us Ryner?　And because of the arrival of the child, it's impossible to have just the ex-wife anymore.

Huh.

Ryner reluctantly relaxes as he is crushed by the excuse on the spur of the moment.

Before I could change my mind, I invited Ryner to the center table.

Lord saw this and joined me at the table with a smile.

''Yeah!　Well then, let's eat together!

Thus begins the breakfast with the two guardians (guardians).

I didn't have to worry about the quantity at all. It seems that there were nearly four servings to begin with, so that even if I had a second helping, there would be enough for everyone.

A sumptuous breakfast was laid out on the table, and each one of them brought out food to their mouths.

Uzumi-sama, how do you like the taste?

Although he stopped ”ahhh” in front of Ryner and Lord, as expected, it was Nosfi who asked him what he thought of the taste at skin-to-skin distance. For some reason, Lord is watching with warm eyes and Ryner is in a cold sweat.

Honestly, Nosfi's food is delicious. It's not on par with the professional food that was served in Vart's tavern. But if I don't feel nostalgic, it's not my kind of food for men.

It tends to be too health-conscious, in the same vein as the food Maria prepares.

'I'm surprised. It's very tasty ...... but I'm not sure I'd prefer something like Reiner's cooking ......?

He expressed his impressions in a way that involved Ryner, who was looking away.

Hearing this, Nosfi stared at Ryner, who was sitting across from him, and muttered.

''Huh?''

Ryner's cold sweat accelerates.

Our eyes aren't meeting, but I can see that Ryner is appealing to me, ”Hey, stop.

I'm sorry, but I'm not going to stop. If I don't have Reiner's help, I won't be able to destroy the strange atmosphere of this former couple.

As if he couldn't bear to see me running away, Lord comes into the conversation.

'Yes, it's really good, Nosfi!　I knew she was a good wife!

'Yes, I've tried my best to be, you know. I'm very confident in my cooking.

'So, the husband who is rumored to have abandoned such a good wife. I wonder if you have anything more to say?

Hey, stop it.

Lord smirks and digs out the story of the former couple.

Apparently, she's recommending that they resume their married life. But as for us, it's a story that I have no recollection of at all, so I have no choice but to brilliantly avoid it.

''-- Oh, oh, I'm sure she was a good wife if it's this delicious, right?　Well, well, well, better than that!　I'm going to continue the labyrinth attack today, and I'm sure Ryner can go too!

I'm not going to be able to get rid of it.

It's not a good idea to talk about it, but as if you can't ignore the story of the labyrinth attack, he replies reluctantly.

...... That's right, if Christ goes, I'll go too.

Okay. Well, we'll go exploring again.

As it is, I decided to escape into the labyrinth today, and I'm pushing the story in that direction.

”Mmmm, searching the labyrinth again?　You're really ready to leave: ....... Yesterday, before I knew it, I was up to the 60th layer ......

It was still Lord who interrupted us there.

Seeing us eagerly aiming for the ground, he puffs out his cheeks in a sullen manner.

However, I don't feel as anxious as I had expected before we left.

I don't feel the same sense of urgency that I had felt when the Guardians were fighting for their lives.

It feels more like a child screaming at you to stay on, as if you're a spoiled child.

'I'm about to blurt it out, but I won't let you go to ground so easily!　You need to slow down a lot more!

With a thump, very gently and lightly, he hits the table. His gentle anger even makes me feel cute.

What a ......, very venomous .......

This is just friends interrupting each other with a bad joke.

Instead, I feel the darker venom in Nosfi's smile next to me.

Have I misjudged it?

Unlike the girls I've met so far, Lord may not have been driven to that point. The danger I felt from her could have been all too much to worry about.

After checking with Ryner for eye contact, I'll give her a false sense of our progress and policy.

'Like I said at the beginning, we're in a hurry. We have all the magic and equipment we need to defeat the wind dragon, and we've got the food we need for the labyrinth, albeit just in time. Honestly, there's no reason for us not to go to the labyrinth.

What, have you saved up enough food?

Yeah, just enough for a few days each way.

Mmm.

I have enough food in my 'possessions', probably thanks to the generous pay from Reynand-san, my collaborator for the return to the ground, and I have enough food in my 'possessions'. I promised him that I would bring an id instead, but the amount of money would be worth it.

It's safe to say that all the preparations we can do here in Vyasia are no longer done.

'I see. So you are going to the labyrinth, Uzumi-sama. In that case, would you like to take me along with you?　I'm sure it will help.

Contrary to the Lord, Nosfi was cooperative.

I thought that the procedure for attacking the labyrinth would change depending on the character of the guardians (guardians) of the sixty layers, but this was an ideal development. However, at the same time, it could not be denied that it was too convenient.

I didn't give an immediate answer, but instead explored what was behind Nosfy's smile.

It was Lord who answered immediately instead of me.

''Eh?　Why are we going to Nosfies!　There's no reason to go!　I mean, Nosfies are too foul, so forfeit!　Like Nosfi playing with a child (straw)!

...... Yeah, that's right. There is no reason for me to leave the labyrinth and return to earth. It might be a good idea to keep old friendships alive here with you. But--

Nosfi's body, which was even closer than it was, is even closer to me.

I'm still all about Uzumi-sama. Above all, as a spouse, I am obligated to support my husband ...... not to say, but I simply want to be of service to Uzumi-sama.

My breath catches in my ears.

Fearfully, I thank him for accompanying me.

'Oh, thank you.'

No.

Nosfi smiles as if to say it's all natural, but please don't threaten me with the word 'mate'.

''Eh, wait. So, is the child (strawberry) all alone here again?　Are all three of you labyrinths?

Lord confirms, as he looks around with a big smile on his face.

Nodding back to the three of them, he gets a little teary-eyed and starts shouting.

''Well, then, the child will also follow!　I'll help!

Like a child who doesn't want to be left at home, he appeals to me to accompany him on his exploration of the labyrinth.

'Yeah, are you really coming too?'

I'm going. I've already decided: ......!　And I missed Reiner so much yesterday!

You won't disturb me. ......

No, I won't, I won't, I won't. Maybe, never!

Lord waved his hand to the side, looking away.

It was an 'absolute' that he didn't trust at all.

But now there are four people in the party.

That's also two guardians (guardians). If we were to consider them as a fighting force in the labyrinth exploration, it would be a level and balance that could be said to be the best ever.

Then, Uzumi-sama, Lord, Helvirshine and myself are in this party? However, with this group of people, ...... hmmm, hmmm, I'm feeling a little nostalgic ......

I have a feeling that I'm a betrayer: ......

Per Lord is going to interfere with the search.

Also, I don't want to talk about it, but I doubt that Nosfy will be able to do anything about it.

I'm not going to betray you. I don't betray you. I won't betray you.

Then don't put ”maybe” on it. ......

But if the four of us can work well together, I'm sure a lot of problems will be solved.

'Well, I'm not asking you not to help. ...... So let's go right after breakfast then. The sooner the better.

When everyone has finished eating the breakfast that Nosfi has prepared, we announce our departure. This is how we are going to challenge the labyrinth with our new party.

Today is the fifth day of living underground - the third time we've attacked the labyrinth.