349 340 The time to be a pioneer (2/2)

If you're a celebrity or something, you're used to it, but unfortunately we were just regular people until last year.

It's not like we were popular at school or anything, and we rarely had the opportunity to be looked at like this.

And.

”You're with me.

I'll follow you.

It may not be for the benefit of the fishermen, but there is a hint of impatience in the background.

When one person is added, two or three more will gather one after the other.

It's clear that they're going to be taking on the dungeon from now on, as the signs are increasing one after another and they're well equipped.

Do you want to run .........?

No, I don't want to be tired before I even enter the dungeon.

However, we're not that tired now.

It's moody and exhausting.

It's a large group of about 20 people, but there was no way to deal with them, even though I wondered if I should take them along with me.

We arrived at the floor in front of the dungeon entrance.

Heh.

I know how you feel, Kitamiya, but I don't think 'ugh' is appropriate for a girl.

I don't blame you.

And when we got to the floor, we ran into someone we didn't want to meet.

If they're in the same company, there's a good chance we'll meet.

But if you ask me if I'd like to see you, I'd say no.

Hey, good morning, Kako.

”......... Good morning, Toru.

Fire-clearing with a refreshing smile, his party members Nanase and Kawasaki can be seen behind him.

A few other people, a large man, a tall thin woman, and a petite woman, are at his side.

Are you going to the dungeon now?

Don't ask me what I know.

It's not a crusty atmosphere, but the atmosphere is not very good.

Kitamiya, who exudes an atmosphere of not wanting to talk much, and Hizumi, who exudes an atmosphere of trying to get along.

Regardless of their intentions, it's not a pleasant thing to watch.

”Don't be so cold. I want to be friends with you like back then. We're old friends, right?

We're just mates. I'm going to work, if you don't need me, can I go?

From the outside, this conversation can be taken as a relationship between a man and a woman who want to get back together.

The problem is that the newcomers who don't know what's going on are wondering what's going on and making assumptions based on the atmosphere alone.

I'm anxious that there will be no bad rumors, including the newcomers who have been brought in behind me.

You're going to be able to find out what's going on with the particulars.

I've got something to ask you. I've got a lot of questions for you.

For the recently strange hazel eyes, the desire to get back together is still lingering in the relationship.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make your life easier.

You will be able to find out the best way to get the best out of it.

Sorry, but we're in a hurry. If it has nothing to do with work, please talk later.

......... Sorry. I was a little too personal.

I was expecting a rebuff, but she seems to be able to control her emotions.

I've also learned to close my eyelids with a smirk and not let my emotions show in my eyes.

She has also learned to suppress her emotions by pausing for a moment.

”Bye, Karen. I'll call you later.

”Let's go to .........

And then, appearing remorseful, fire-clearing invites Kitamiya to join him, but she wears it up her sleeve and walks out towards the dungeon entrance.

”......... are you okay?

”Do I look okay?

I don't see it.

If you approach the rear of the figure walking quietly, feeling the gaze from behind you, you can hear Kitamiya's voice, as expected, suppressing her irritation.

You can find a lot of people who have been in the market for a long time.

”Oh, God, I want to unleash a great magic.

You can shoot at the boss, but keep your magic under control until then.

I know.

It's not a good morning, you think, and then you switch your thinking.

If you look behind you, you can see Kiyosumi chatting with her party members as if nothing happened.

I hope nothing has happened.

You are going to go through the dungeon entrance.

Another side Sage

”Yeah, I guess it's something like that.

We've been based in an ancient dungeon for about a month now, and I can say that preparations are going well.

The number of demons under my command is steadily increasing.

We carefully and cautiously worked on expanding our team as if we were slowly infiltrating them so that they wouldn't be perceived as a strange increase in demons.

The first thing that comes to mind is the fact that you are working so diligently.　I've conquered this whole forest before I knew it. No, no, no. I hate that my stubbornness is reflected in this part of me.

More eyes, more ears, more and more information is coming in, but this is the frontier of the magical world.

No important information has come in yet.

The small messengers such as rats and bats that are set loose in the city cannot and will not be allowed to enter the key locations.

This is because this kind of facility has countermeasures against evil spirits and this man knows the risk he'll take if he does anything carelessly.

”Huh, I don't like to have a deadline. We need to hurry, but it's too risky to rush. You're crazy! Why did you really give me this job?

The man's hands do not stop grieving.

In order to obtain a new ecosystem, you are steadily preparing for it, using the demons you've added to your crew to gather resources with the utmost care so that they won't find out.

Before you know it, the ancient dungeon in ruins has been transformed into a wise man's workshop.

”Oh, no, no. I don't want to work, but my expectations demand that I work.

You mumble to yourself in such a place.

Only a controlled demon would hear it.

The man's voice has no voice to reply to.

I'll definitely withdraw to the frontier when I'm done. I'll buy a beautiful elf slave and take care of her, and live a slow life, free of politics!

That won't stop you from talking about it.

And this man knows that.

And this man knows that even when this work is over, it will not be the future you imagine.

After all, this man is not in the business of making peace, but of creating the trigger for the next war.

Ah!　I want to stay indoors!

The man who shouted such things was surrounded by a steady stream of silent demons.

Another side Sage End

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