Vol 8 Chapter 128 (1/2)
The Form of a Party
Having accepted Creit-san’s request, I was carrying goods to Alette-san who had made camp on the fifth floor
The movement speed of the overly-earnest Creit-san, was much slower than ere used to
The way they took rest, and even their ely different
But as their party coer if they were the same
My honest opinion:
(They’re faithful to the basics, but they have their inclinations in battle)
When they encountered ene them doith their prided ar at the equipht brigade
(… And wait, they’re too earnest)
We proceeded down the Labyrinth that reproduced the interior of a cave, and after we’d reached the entrance of the sixth floor, we entrusted the cargo to Alette-san, and waited for them to confirm the contents
Creit-san also stood, and checked to see there was at least the number of boxes they’d started with
Alette-san looked at the list as she turned her eyes to the food supplies
“Hmm, it’s a little different froive my thanks”
She finished going over the supplies with a smile, but the one to object to it was Creit-san
“Alette-dono, what do you mean by a little different? When we accepted them, ere told there was no mistake about it”
After a space of silence, Alette-san began to explain
“… It’s mostly because they didn’t have the time to assemble it on the surface, I’ll bet It’s otten quite lively up there, so there’s sure to be so a complaint about it Well, if you care so ize”
Alette-san’s apology wasn’t enough to get Creit-san to back down
“Couldn’t gather? That’s no good, is it not? Put out a request at once, and have us send down the needed goods My party will go again, and…”
As Creit-san attested he would take up the request once ave a bit of an annoyed smile, and waved her hand dismissively
She seemed to understand how much of a pain that would be
“There’s no problein with, and with this e the seventh floor’s boss, I’m sure I’ll add it on next time I put in a request to you”
It also seeoods to spare
Creit-san grumbled
“No, but… you have to deal with these things properly”
He sounded unsatisfied Alette-san brought the list to her face to cover her mouth, and spoke
“We put out a considerable reward for these requests If we keep putting theht, you can borrow a place from us”
It seeht before returning to the surface She checked the pocket watch hung at her waist, and inforht e returned if we started back now
The Labyrinth warped one’s sense of time, so such clocks were a necessity
(Maybe I should buy one too They’re expensive, though)
Clocks durable enough to stand up to Labyrinth Subjugation were exceedingly expensive
Hearing about the night’s stay, Creit-san
“No, we’ll be fine with a bit of rest We must return within the day”
We had arrived later than anticipated, and it would be dark e got back
(I wonder if Novem and the others are worried for us? And wait, this time was, how should I put it…)
Watching Creit-san’s party up close was quite a benefit to us
But I also believe I wouldn’t want to ith hiain With different objectives, and rhythm… anyways, it was too frozen stiff to mesh
There should be a limit to a lack of adaptability
“I see Then use any open space you want Also, Creit, you should challenge the sixth floor onwards already It’s a pain for us alone”
On Alette-san’s words, Creit-san indicated his refusal
“No We don’t have our equipether for that”
With a dubious expression on her face, Alette-san:
“I-I see Ah, Lyle-kun, I have sos to discuss, so could you stay a while? Your comrades as well?”
I nodded, and Miranda and Aria also nodded with tired faces
Acting alongside Creit-san’s party was quite tiresome after all
“Then I shall go on break Lyle-kun, don’t be late for departure”
Watching his back as he left, Alette-san let out a deep sigh
“Hah~, he’s capable and earnest… but tooluggage all the way here with him I doubt the pay was even that favorable for you”
The requestor herself looked quite perplexed at the fact we had tagged along
It was only on a sether to fulfill a single request, it was coe the reould be cut down for each
Aria spoke unpleasantly
“It was Lyle’s orders after all More importantly, he really is way too serious I think there’reit, you know?”
Alette-san laughed
“That seriousness isn’t so just anyone can pull off But it’s true that he’s capable He can seriously pull off any request, and while he y, look at it the other way, and he’s highly careful, and reliable Albano’s party’s polar opposite I think those guys should learn a bit er”
If you ht temperature
Miranda asked Alette-san
“So you’re going to challenge the seventh floor’s boss as well?”
Alette-san’s s face became just a little serious as she nodded
“Yes, we plan to free up the floor in the near future Albano’s party should coh when they’re out ofon you all as well”
And after the conversation with Alette-san ended, we took our break, and began our way back up to the surface
… Slowly
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When we got to the surface, it was dark as expected
The toas boisterous and overfloith light, but seeing the dark and cold sky lad we had completed the request
From within the Jewel, I heard the Third’s voice
『Good work, Lyle Now then, hoas it?』
Probably talking about Creit-san’s party
I nified my denial
The Third laughed a little
『Well I’ll bet It was different froht? Well, I’ll put off hearing your opinion on the uild with Creit?』
I left the eo back tofirst
And I had to accouild to report the completion of the request
(I’ued than usual But Creit-san is…)
“Now shall we go, Lyle-kun!?”
With a refreshi+ng smile, he held up his clenched hand toout
(This etic, isn’t he…)
I found myself a little jealous
This tiht any monsters, or collect any revenue fro to claim my share of the request’s reward
But there, I discovered a good side of Creit-san
Without any argureed to divide the reward in half We were only the baggage carriers, and didn’t work all that hard He didn’t try to say anything like that
He was too earnest in work, and like this he was quite earnest with money as well
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The next day
We were at the spot ere allotted to sleep, looking over Monica’s new and improved Mini Porter
And wait…