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Chapter 168

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The incident that the public referred to as the serial rape and murder of women had taken place in the Toyoda Dungeon. The three primary defendants from the first incident, the ones who had led it, remained awaiting trial even now.

At the same time, their followers, while serving probation, committed further offenses, and most of them were sent to the next world by those of us who rushed to the scene. Afterward, except for the initial three who had been apprehended first, everyone else was dead, and those three were left only to await their sentences. It was only recently that Shiraishi-san, a survivor and victim of this case, called out to me once more.

While Muze was enthusiastically presenting water to the elder sisters among the explorers, I was approached and received both thanks and apology. When I heard that Shiraishi-san and Gotou-san were returning to active duty as explorers, I thought that if I could help in any way, I would, so I decided to assist a little with raising their levels.

Today was that second time.

“Over here, Kouta-kun!” (Shiraishi)

“…Hey, over here.” (Gotou)

“Myu~!!” (Muze)

Muze waved back at the two of them with great energy. The sight of her small hand being waved with such earnest effort was exceedingly charming.

Simply being able to see this scene had by itself justified the value of being able to use Demon Eyes. After all, she was above my head, and without activating Demon Eyes I would not have been able to see her.

I patted the adorable Muze and joined the two of them.

“Good morning. Have you been waiting long?” (Shiraishi)

“No, we just came early. Kouta-kun, you are exactly on time.” (Gotou)

“…I could not wait any longer.” (Kouta)

Perhaps it was because of the single level gained in the previous level-raising session. In any case, it was gratifying to be awaited. However, at that time I truly had my doubts.

I was astonished that they could return to society so swiftly, and I admired their strength. I wanted to support them. It had been the same with Haruka-kun. It had been dazzling. We had not yet reached Level 10, which was thought to be a safe zone.

Nevertheless, I had already reached the point where I could expect to protect my own body. After all, I had even defeated the Goblin King.

I had managed to take a step forward.

Therefore, one more step would suffice. I was afraid. Even now, I was agonizingly uncertain whether that decision had been the right one.

“Um, Jessica-san, why are you here?” (Kouta)

I spoke aloud to calm my mind, so I asked Jessica-san, who was with the two of them, what business she had.

“It was dangerous for a single person, so I was invited to team up and delve into the dungeon. Kouta-kun, is it all right if I join?” (Jessica)

“I do not mind.” (Kouta)

I see.

I admired Jessica-san’s social skill that allowed her to form ad hoc parties here and there. I could never imitate that.

“…I never expected you to know Jessica. She is beautiful, after all, and Kouta-kun is a boy.” (Gotou)

“No, she is my next-door neighbor, so it is only natural that I know her, is it not?” (Kouta)

Gotou-san, that is a misunderstanding. Furthermore, we are only acquaintances who exchange greetings.

I shook my head to deny it.

“Nice to meet you, Kouta. But you left very early this morning as well, did you not? Did you make a detour somewhere?” (Jessica)

Because she is my neighbor, the time I left is naturally known. In this dilapidated apartment building, sounds carry through the walls.

“No, I was simply killing time by delving into the dungeon until just now.” (Kouta)

‘This is the quality of the master. Before entering a dungeon, because one is bored, one delves into the dungeon. It makes no sense. Muze worries that one day he will settle in the dungeon.’ (Muze)

“Hmm, that also sounds interesting.” (Jessica)

Huh? Are the women exasperated?

“Um, shall we get going at once?” (Shiraishi)

Sensing that continuing in this manner might be unwise, I chose to retreat into the dungeon.

 

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