Vol 4 Chapter 58 (1/2)
Porter
We ed the labyrinth for the first time in a while
Our members were me, Novem, Aria, Miranda, Clara, Poyopoyo, and Porter
I stationed Porter at the center of our formation, and Aria at the front
Having gone through several modifications, Porter now had a roof attached by thin pillars extending fro area
Weather is irrelevant in the Labyrinth
But it was attached in order to prevent the luggage fro battle
“Should I have just made it a box?”
Rather than light weight, perhaps I should have focused onit sturdy As I said that, Poyopoyo put her hand to her chin
“More than that, instead of deploying a shi+eld out front, so a spike to make Porter an attack type? Destroy enemies and traps in your way as you push forward!”
Hearing that, I thought that perhaps that would have been fine, for amy head
We can’t have theon the attack, and possibly being destroyed
Clara put her hand to her forehead, and spoke
“… What would you do if you dragged other adventurers into it? That’s definitely no good”
But the large lantern attached to Porter felt like a good addition
It kept down Clara’s Mana cost
In exchange, it took ht
It lighted the passageways, but the fact that it couldn’t be extinguished and relit frequently was a problem
Aria stopped ahead, and signaled that there were enemies around the turn ahead
“Quiet down a little I have to listen carefully here”
Novem was to Porter’s side, and Miranda was across from her
Clara alking ahead
Its rear was open, but when it came to it, that space was one to hide and take cover in
In that case, building it sturdy would have been preferred
Within the passageways made of metal sheets irresponsibly layered over one another, as Aria said, I definitely did hear footsteps
I gave out orders
But it was different than before
“Noveic Once you’ve fired off a round, h, Miranda, protect those two Poyopoyo keep watch of the rear”
In a tone indicating her reluctance to be assigned to the rear alone, Poypoyo…
“Even when I can clearly see them in darkness… even when I can take out those numbers immediately…”
Started co
I know she could do it, but this tio with these members
Throwing Poyopoyo into battle between the first and third floors would be contradictory to that objective At the same time…
“It takes ht”
A voice fro fourth
『Yeah, that’s i the autohtest will cut our income… hah, the efficiency would be better if you were still earning nore』
He was referring to when I used Porter to carry adventurers to their destinations, or recovering them when they were headed back
That one gave out quite soood payout
Adventurers headed further doere able to travel with ease
Returning adventurers wouldn’t have to carry their heavy luggage in their tired states Depending on the case, they were exceedingly happy at having found a ride
Both cases didn’t take up too much time, and with the round trip I was able to earn suold coins
(… But I think the Fourth’s normal is a little bit off)
He isn’t wrong, but it’s far reine
It’s true that Porter brought in oal
The Fifth cautioned him
『… It’s not your money, you know, damn miser』
The Fourth responded
『Earnings are iood if you don’t bring in money!』
He wasn’t wrong
But on that opinion, the Sixth…
『That’s only if you actually use theit up, it’s not like you’ll take it to the other world with you when you’re dead』
Even if you had a treasure hoard, there was noif you couldn’t use it skillfully
In that sense, I think I want to become a person who can use money well
The Fourth was just good at bringing it in
He ascertained the liotiated to lower prices By stepping back here, ere able to take in money in the end
As I was thinking that, e
Goblins armed with metallic weapons came out with the numbers Aria specified
Finishi+ng her preparations, Novem…
“Fire Bullet!”
Fired offthe enemies to falter Even if they blocked with their armaments, they would still receive burns
Aria stepped out front alongside me
She was carrying along a spear shorter than before, and held out a small shi+eld upfront as she parried ene
Like that, she thrust out her spear wherever there wasn’t any metal
It was different than her style up to now, and she stopped swinging in wide arcs
(That s easier)
With not the oblin’s attacks, before cutting at its throat
With blood rushi+ng froround with a dull et away from the two of us was dealt with the other sabre I dreith my left hand
“Ah…”
Letting out a careless voice, the goblin’s head fell to the ground as blood continued to spill from its neck
The surroundings were died red
Luckily, the only ones ere dirty were me and Aria
Aria spoke
“… Hey, if you get blood everywhere like that, I’ to slip”
She sure has gotten sturdy
Before quite a brutal scene, she seehts were that she would slip… I find it a little sad she’s nothing like a noble Lady anymore
“Sorry about that No, really…”
Seeingexpression, Aria seemed confused
“Why are youa face like that?”
When the battle ended, Clara approached to pick off anything that could be turned to money The tools to pick the a small portion of equipment herself
Thecart
Aria kept watch of the front, and Miranda-san the back
I assisted Clara, and confirmed with Novem
“Novem, are you tired at all?”
If a th, they would also lose ue
Whenas the offense of a party, it was correct to constantly confirm their statuses
The conditions change by the day, so it’s essential for a leader to communicate with their party, apparently
I doubted she would be tired after just one use, a she directed a smile at me
“I’ht, Lyle-sama”
“I see… then once we’re done collecting, we’ll continue ”
I held Nove, and
Just as before, I left battle to aria
(She’s keeping a lookout without being told anything, so I can talk normally)
In the past, I relied on Skills, and was able to so of my comrades’ states
Because of that, there was little to talk about between us
(Conversation… I can’t remain poor at them)
I called out to Clara