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After Raven left the library, I wanted to follow her and find out where the house was, but I stopped.

That’s not polite between co-workers.

The reason you haven’t mentioned the circumstances of your family until now is probably because you didn’t want to tell them about it. If you’re curious, it’s better to go back later and ask yourself.

‘… … So what do you do now?’

After Raven left, I continued to organize my plans, but I couldn’t concentrate, so I just left. Then, after eating a meal and rolling around on the bed, Amelia, who had gone out early, returned.

“… … Were you like that all day?”

“By the way?”

You want me to stay at home?

As she stared at her with those eyes, Amelia shook her head and threw a heavy bag.

“Come on, take it.”

“… … money?”

“This is the proceeds from the sale of equipment and goods owned by the looters. We’ve cut it in half exactly, so go out to the city tomorrow and get the gear you’ll be using first.”

“Oh, quite a lot?”

“Noark doesn’t have many blacksmiths, so it’s difficult to get new equipment, so don’t use it for strict purposes, use it only where you need it.”

uh, nagging.

“What did you do? How are you doing?”

“It’s still a work in progress.”

Amelia said that she would let me know when there was a result, but disappeared somewhere, saying she had work to do.

Did you stop by to give money in the first place?

‘Tomorrow, I’m going to go eat some meat.’

After bright days, I went out early and headed to Commelby, a commercial area called the ‘free market’. And I requested to order some equipment from the blacksmith I used often.

They say it will take about 3 weeks… … .

‘The business here was good even 20 years ago.’

Well, I understand.

There aren’t many places in Commelby that handle high-tier equipment with good cost-effectiveness like here.

‘I have to go take a look here as well.’

After that, there was nothing to do, so I just walked around and enjoyed sightseeing.

Stop by the Central Exchange to check prices, and ask nearby explorers to visit restaurants 20 years ago, etc.

We played cheaply until just after the last train, and then went back to the dorm at night to have a drink and go to sleep.

And the next day, the morning of the third day.

‘Huh, I’m trembling.’

visited the sanctuary.

It was the first time I saw him, so I was worried that no one would talk to me, but… … .

‘Is it because of the large population? The atmosphere of the Holy Land is completely different from that of 20 years later.’

Fortunately, there was nothing to be concerned about.

Not only the motive, but also in many ways it was different from our generation, who memorized names and faces up and down for up to a year.

‘Okay, let’s just leave the letter and jump.’

I was lounging near the tent of the chieftain, and while the chief was away, I put in only the letter I had written the day before and left the holy land.

And visited the Reatlas Church.

Coincidentally, there was an advertisement for a suitable request.

The contents are repairs of buildings under the denomination.

As a reward, public values are all, in fact, a request that is close to volunteer work.

“Received.”

Since the start date of the request was three days later, I went out to the street after submitting the application today.

After all, today’s work is over… … .

I had plenty of time left, so I went to the library.

And as I was quietly organizing my thoughts like yesterday, the chair across from me was pulled out loudly.

Druck.

Yeah, you’re here again.

“Nice to meet you, Arua.”

“… … .”

He even greeted me by calling my name, but Raven’s expression was blunt.

“Why didn’t you come yesterday?”

No, it’s like we were supposed to meet.

He said it was time to go and left without looking back.

“Okay, have you eaten?”

“yes.”

To my question, Raven replied that she ate a piece of bread from home.

hey, what kind of meal is that?

“Let’s go, let’s grill some meat.”

“… … meat?”

“Do you hate it?”

“I don’t know.”

“You don’t know?”

“I never ate.”

Whoops, he makes a real man cry.

“Then we can eat it today. what are you doing get up now Can’t we study later?”

“However… … .”

“Don’t worry too much, I’ll go to the store in front of you anyway.”

“I wasn’t worried.”

Being annoyed by the childish treatment, Raven closed the book and got down from the chair. Then he moved to one side and a little further away from me.

“Don’t pity me. It’s okay to eat meat and other things later with my own money.”

It seems that the act of trying to buy something was very self-deprecating.

yep, that was my mistake.

There must be an approach for this type of type.

“Oh, I’m sorry if you thought so.”

As soon as he offered an honest apology, Raven came down from the chair again.

and… … .

“I’m the first adult to apologize. I’ll take a look.”

I went back to my first seat and sat down.

This is a circle, not even a cat.

“I’m going to read a book now, so don’t disturb me.”

After that, Raven spoke in a shrill voice and began to read the book.

It was a little ridiculous.

When did I interrupt… … .

“… … .”

“… … .”

Anyway, time passed quietly with such a reasonable distance.

tuk.

Raven spoke to me again when I turned the last page of the book I was reading.

“… … Are you an explorer?”

To be honest, it was a question I wanted to come out when.

Because the kids are crazy about stuff like this again.

“Yes, I am an explorer.”

“What level is it?”

“Level 5… … No, it’s level 6.”

I quickly corrected my words.

In case you don’t know, it is judged that all answers are based on the ‘Nibelz Nche’ standard.

“Is it high?”

“It’s just normal. Most of the explorers in the books you read here would have passed the 4th level.”

“Um, that’s right.”

Surprisingly, Raven did not show an attitude of arguing or ignoring the low grade.

just showing curiosity.

“Can you talk to me?”

“About the labyrinth?”

“yes.”

Afterwards, as if playing with a child, I told them about the things that happened in the labyrinth, the fun incidents I heard during my life as an explorer, and exaggerated stories.

Oh, as much as possible, I left out the bad stories.

In the case of Raven, it’s different from Dwalky.

Cancer, we have to protect our children’s hearts.

“It’s fun. Are all barbarians like you?”

“It’s not you, it’s Nibels Enche.”

“Oh sorry. From now on, I will call you by name.”

Contrary to my first impression that there are all these crazy kids, Raven was surprisingly well-thought out.

He was also considerate and did not want to do to others what he did not like.

There was only one deficiency.

“But why are you arguing with an adult?”

“Because it’s not arguing.”

“There’s no way a smart kid like you doesn’t know that there’s a better way than losing electricity in the first place.”

“… … I don’t know, like that.”

I felt it during the conversation, but Raven had a great desire to be recognized.

Well, who doesn’t have that desire? … .

He was several times worse than his peers.

Perhaps it was an expression of such a sentiment to turn on electricity to passers-by. I like anyone, so I guess I wanted to show off that I’m a wizard.

Well, the expected reaction never came.

According to my experience, there is only one thought that comes to my mind when I receive an electric terror attack out of the blue.

Did this crazy kid go around?

“Then I will go now. Bye.”

It was a little earlier than yesterday, but Raven left the library as if running away from a gritty subject.

So I just returned home.

And three days passed.

***

A time of the past 20 years ago.

There were times when I was frantic about that fact and walked around the streets every day, but I quickly lost interest in it.

Is that a large number because it was 20 years ago?

After all, it is the same place where people live.

So, for the past 3 days, except for chatting with Raven at the library, I was almost exclusively at the dorm.

‘Oh, by the way, you didn’t tell me you couldn’t go today.’

After meeting and talking every day for several days, I became quite close with Raven.

Not only does he tell the story of the labyrinth, he himself brings up the story of the family first.

‘… … It was surprising.’

Raven was a single mother.

But, it wasn’t that his father died, but was it that the wind broke out and he left the house a year ago?

Oh, and by the way, it is said that his father was also a wizard.

Somehow, I wondered if it would be too easy for a child to learn magic by just reading the library books, but it was possible because his father held all the basics.

[Anyway, that’s why my mom hates me learning magic. I also sold all the books in the house. He must be thinking of him.]

He was startled by the family affairs that came without a blink, but Raven said it was nothing.

Even that, in my opinion, was part of the defense mechanism.

If I pretend I’m okay with other people, it seems like it’s going to be really okay for me too.

‘Ha, it’s really going to collapse… … .’

So, recently, I have a new goal.

The goal is none other than to help Raven enter the tower. Well, even if it’s not me, one day I’ll become a member of the Magic Tower… … .

‘The sooner admission is, the better.’

Perhaps, when returning to the future, Raven may become a greater wizard.

Um, but will the first meeting be different?

‘Ah, how different it would be if it changed.’

It would just make the vampire battles a little easier, even if it wasn’t, it doesn’t matter.

Because the past has already been twisted.

He left a letter to the Holy Land.

Not only that, but after three weeks, Amelia and Noark will descend to save the life of one who should have died.

‘If it’s going to change anyway, it’s better to induce us to change for the better, even a little.’

Yes, in that sense… … .

tuk.

Arriving at my destination, I took a deep breath at the entrance.

‘Something is nervous.’

A nursery school under the Reatlas Church.

It is also the place where Dwalky spent his childhood.

“Oh, are you Nibelz Enche-sama?”

“right.”

“If you wait here for a moment, the head of the task force will guide you on what to do today. Well, can I get you something to drink?”

“No, it’s fine.”

Soon after, he went to the orphanage and said that he had come to do volunteer work, and then sat down and waited for a while. While I was there, a grumpy-looking man came and led me and a few volunteers to the site.

“As you can see, the building is a bit old, and there are quite a few places that are inconvenient and dangerous for children to stay together. We divided the groups by mixing experienced and first-timers well, so let’s all work hard today.”

For about a week from today, what I will be doing here is repairing an old building.

It was a little bit emotional.

The last time I came here, it wasn’t a repair job, it was a role of carrying luggage just before demolition.

“Hey, Barbarian! The morning work is all over, so go get some rest!”

Anyway, for the first time, I worked hard as I was told, and in the spare time, I went to the vacant lot where the children were playing.

It wasn’t difficult to find Dwalky.

Everyone was running around, but there was a boy reading a book under the shade of a tree by himself.

‘… … He didn’t even have friends at that time.’

Drinking water from the water bottle, I naturally went to the shade and sat down next to him. However, the lines that were prepared to naturally become close did not come to mind.

I just remembered this guy’s last moment.

When we meet again someday, there were a lot of things I really wanted to say.

“Rain, I’ll keep you out of the way. rest… … .”

Perhaps my staring gaze was uncomfortable, so Dwalky hesitated and got up.

It was then that I came to my senses.

Do the emotional stuff later, and do what needs to be done now.

“Sit down.”

“Yes, four!”

“… … You can say it comfortably. Because I don’t eat it.”

“… … .”

At my words, Dwalky sat down again, but he was busy looking at me with an uncomfortable expression as if he was sitting on a cushion of thorns.

I didn’t know he would be so passive.

“What is your name?”

“It’s Leol.”

“What is your last name?”

“I won’t tell you.”

“I am Nibels Enche. A level 6 expedition.”

“yes… … .”

Huh, this seems to be bothering me.

Don’t you like it when someone who looks like an ordinary explorer comes along?

Yes, like these little ones.

“Wow, it’s a barbarian!”

“Is this a tattoo? Didn’t it hurt when you did it?”

As I sat on the floor, the children running around came up to me with curiosity. And when he revealed that he was an explorer, he begged me to tell him about the labyrinth.

I looked at the expression on Dwalky’s face, which had moved to a nook.

‘I should be able to get away with it, but seeing what’s left, I guess he’s curious too.’

Dwalky also wanted to hear about the labyrinth, but he was looking at me from afar. So, I unpacked the story in earnest.

Oh, of course, it was a different version from the dream and childish story I told Raven.

“Goblin! Have you ever caught a goblin?”

“Cancer, I killed him. I crushed my eyeballs like this with my hands, and smashed them here with my fists like this. I had to hit it three times because my skull was so hard.”

“Wow… … ”

“I suddenly remember stepping on a trap. At that time, I thought it was really cool. The muscles and even the tendons were torn, so I couldn’t use one leg at all. I crawled in the dark for hours looking for someone to save me, unable to walk properly.”

“Uh… … .”

“okay. Looking back, it was a difficult experience. The bone on the side of the shin sticks out, and how much pain it hurts every time it hits the floor. In the middle, the goblin paralytic poison was also released, so I thought I was really crazy. I didn’t know it at the time, but later I found out that I didn’t have a single molar.”

“… … to?”

Perhaps they were not expecting such a realistic story, the more the story continued, the darker the children’s faces became.

Seriously, who would have come and told me this?

“Oh, and one more thing. It is usually thought that monsters turn into magic stones as soon as they die, but that is a mistake. He stares at me for about three seconds while pouring out brain water through his nose and ear holes. Just with those eyes.”

“… … .”

“Isn’t it fun to just talk about monsters? Then let’s talk about people this time. One of the people I know once met a predator who wore people’s ears like a necklace… … .”

“… … aah!”

A little girl who was trembling at the front ran out crying.

Either way, I continued the conversation.

“Does this look bad? So this time, tell me about the first time my arm was torn off.”

“… … .”

“Is this too bad? then… … . Well, I have to tell you the story the guild tried to frame me and kill me.”

“there… … .”

“yes?”

“Oh, is that the only thing?”

Just as I was about to continue the conversation, a child trembled at me and asked me.

I nodded without hesitation.

“Then what do you want? I don’t know what you’ve been hearing about, but these terrible things happen every day during expeditions.”

This was the only truth without lies.

Even at that moment, you laughed, saying that you were good at being an explorer.

It must have been terrible.

“Yeah, so… … .”

I glanced at Dwalky and said.

“You don’t do this. got it?”