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Chapter 162

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Having arrived at Adelaide-senpai’s house, I asked Muze to check my hair just in case and rang the doorbell.

“Hello, Kouta, Muze. Oh? Muze, you dressed up today. It suits you.” (Adelaide)

“Thank you! Emilia chose it for me! Adelaide looks wonderful too!” (Muze)

“Thank you. Kouta, I am sorry for calling you over. Come in. My brother’s friends have already arrived.” (Adelaide)

Senpai had tied her hair to the side instead of the back as usual. She wore a black tank top layered with a loose white shirt and short pants, a casual outfit fitting for summer. It looked surprisingly good on her.

What is it? Muze hit me.

“Please excuse us!” (Muze)

“Excuse us. I see, I should have come earlier then. I hope we did not keep them waiting.” (Kouta)

Since there were shoes lined up at the entrance, I took off mine and stepped inside.

“Not at all. They arrived only a short while ago, and now everyone is watching videos together.” (Adelaide)

That made me a bit nervous.

I retrieved my weapon from the guild. Naturally, walking around fully equipped would draw suspicion, so I carried it in a bamboo sword bag.

Since I had brought it this far, I decided to equip myself before meeting everyone.

“You are very considerate.” (Adelaide)

Senpai smiled softly as she said that.

“I just thought I should live up to expectations.” (Kouta)

“Then, I will show you the way.” (Adelaide)

After waiting for me to finish, she led me down the hallway to what appeared to be the living room.

“Here we are. Our leader has come to visit, so make sure to be polite.” (Adelaide)

“Hello.” (Kouta)

“““Hello!!””” (??)

How many people are here? More than I expected had gathered.

Still, perhaps five or six. There were even two girls. Including Adelaide-senpai, Muze, and me, there were nine of us altogether, a fair number.

“What video were you watching?” (Kouta)

I looked toward the large television screen. It was showing footage from the battle where we destroyed the goblin settlement.

Even with two girls here, they chose that one? A little consideration would have been nice.

“At that point, you were already surrounded, right? Did you not panic?” (Boy)

“That is correct. It was according to plan. By keeping a building to our backs, we ensured we would not be attacked from behind. Therefore, it was not as dangerous as it appeared.” (Kouta)

In the footage, it looked as though we were completely encircled because everyone was facing forward, and none of the cameras showed our rear.

I heard sounds of admiration.

While continuing the video, I answered their questions. To my surprise, even the two girls participated eagerly.

“Now! You just cut down the goblin that attacked from behind! How did you manage that?” (Girl)

“I was circling around the Goblin King, predicting enemy positions and possibilities in advance. You must be cautious of moments when your movement stops.” (Kouta)

“Go, armored guy! Push them back!” (Boy)

“Ah, here it comes, here it comes… broken!!” (Boy)

“Ahhh!” (Girl)

“This is bad!!” (Boy)

Yes, everyone was completely absorbed and enjoying themselves.

When the Goblin King fell, cheers erupted.

In the scene where we fought before the Goblin King, Haruka-kun and I moved in perfect contrast, and the camera captured it beautifully. I had synchronized with Haruka’s striking movements.

I am good at imitation, though as one who wields the sword, that is a flaw. It looked almost like a choreographed action scene.

“Kouta, your expression is stiff!” (Muze)

Muze whispered this while tapping my head.

That was careless of me. I had been thinking seriously about areas for improvement. Today was not about that. I needed to make sure they enjoyed themselves.

“So! Today, I brought the partner who played a big part in defeating the Goblin King!” (Kouta)

“It is Muze!!” (Muze)

“Yes, Muze also did wonderfully. Thank you.” (Kouta)

I gently patted Muze, who had immediately inserted her own name as a joke. In truth, she had been the hidden MVP. Her commands and rhythm had been perfect, an incredible assist.

Though it was not public knowledge, among our team we celebrated Muze’s achievement by showering her with water. From an outsider’s perspective, it might have looked like bullying, but she laughed joyfully and spun around in delight.

After stroking Muze once more, I drew my “Kokimaru the Little Ogre Blade” in its sheath and offered it to Senpai’s younger brother.

“I-is it really all right?” (Boy)

“Of course. But do not touch the edge. It can easily sever a finger.” (Kouta)

Perhaps from nervousness, he slowly drew the blade.

“It is heavy, isn’t it?” (Kouta)

“Yes! I cannot believe you can swing it around so easily!” (Boy)

“Ah, do not swing it! Beginners often cut their own feet that way. It is fine to move it slowly, though.” (Kouta)

Because of its weight, care was needed when handling it. Its sharpness was such that if dropped, it would pierce the floor.

One of the girls declined to hold the sword, which was understandable. The other, however, stared intensely at the blade, so I retrieved it a little earlier than planned. If she had held it longer, she might have desired it as I once did.

She followed the sword with her eyes until it was fully sheathed. It was the gaze of someone utterly captivated. For a middle school girl, that was unusual.

“If you ever want to become explorers, you should start with this.” (Kouta)

I showed them the “Goblin Knife” I usually carried on my thigh. They could aspire to the sword, but that was not easily obtainable. This knife, however, was a beginner’s weapon one could buy by saving allowance money.

Perhaps because of that, the atmosphere became more serious. They passed the knife around carefully, testing its weight and length.

“But isn’t it a little short?” (Girl)

“That is true. Because of that, goblins will be right in front of you.” (Kouta)

“I knew it!” (Girl)

Being aware of distance was good. This girl might truly wish to become an explorer.

“If you are not careful, you will be counterattacked.” (Kouta)

“You are right! In that case, the cost of armor… I wonder if my allowance will be enough.” (Girl)

Following her comment, everyone began discussing how much they had saved.

I remembered doing the same, discussing budgets with Hiraiwa-kun and consulting my father. It felt nostalgic. Hard to believe only half a year had passed since then.

“Senpai.” (Kouta)

“Yes?” (Adelaide)

“Can middle school students enter the guild?” (Kouta)

“Eh? I wonder… I am not sure.” (Adelaide)

Everyone’s eyes turned to her. Mine were already there regardless.

“If possible, you should visit the guild shop. Look at the prices, the performance, and most importantly, the equipment’s weight. That matters greatly.” (Kouta)

“Even if the defense is high, if it is too heavy to move, you will be an easy target!” (Muze)

“Ahh!” (Group)

“That is how it is. There are many kinds of weapons too.” (Kouta)

I hesitated for a moment, then decided to share a bit more. It might not be ideal, but experience was the only way to learn, and it would broaden their tactical understanding.

“If you have watched our recent streams, you will know that striking with a staff is also effective. Adelaide-senpai has been performing wonderfully with that approach.” (Kouta)

I explained that fighting style which utilized a staff’s length.

Haruka-kun’s Goblin Sword has an ATK of 9, while Adelaide-senpai’s staff had ATK 13. Of course, she is strong even when swinging it. And at night, she is also very active with that figure swinging a staff, well… I am grateful!

Muze was passing time with the monitor in the living room. I could not help it.

Too much restraint was unhealthy!

For some reason, Senpai leaned close and flashed a peace sign to everyone.

Is she showing off? I could not tell. More importantly, she is too close. We are touching!

“You must remember that a staff can break. Keep that in mind. Mira actually broke a cheap staff once and immediately switched to a knife. You saw Emilia hurriedly switch weapons in that video too, right? Things like that happen.” (Kouta)

There was no perfect answer. They would have to think and struggle through it themselves.

 

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