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The week’s work schedule for building repairs went by quickly.

There was no such incident.

Even if you focus on your work without paying attention, when you have a break, all you have to do is talk about how difficult it is to be an explorer in front of your children.

Even that was skipped from the 3rd day onwards.

Now that I’m resting, the children won’t come even if I sit under the shade.

“… … .”

“… … .”

So, it has become a daily routine to sit quietly in the shade with a dwalkie like this during breaks.

Oh, of course, we chatted occasionally.

“Why did you come here?”

“… … I told the director, my parents couldn’t afford to raise me.”

“Right.”

“Well, it’s still better than the other kids. I’ll come pick you up from home in a little while… … .”

“… … Have you ever said that in front of other children?”

“Is that so?”

Eww, I think you can see why there aren’t any friends here.

As I sighed, Dwalkie came up with excuses.

“I, I am fine. anyway… It’s not a place to stay that long. Well, my parents are merchants. It’s a bit difficult right now… … .”

‘It’s hard as hell.’

As soon as I heard it, I was saddened.

Well, I know this guy’s situation.

As soon as Dwalky was born, the current baron enlisted him in the collegiate family, where he irresponsibly left him here.

‘After my mother found out about it and told the baron about it, I said that I went into the Dwalkie’s annex and started living together… … .’

For reference, he said that he had lived for more than ten years and had hardly ever seen his adoptive father or his mother. However, the financial support was quite good, so he was able to continue a life without lack, such as learning magic.

“It’s been a lot of trouble. Eat some jerky here. If you eat well when you are young, you will grow taller.”

“Ah yes… … . thank you.”

As soon as the two of them sat down and mumbled the beef jerky, the break time was over.

“I… Is this your last day?”

“Yeah, the maintenance work is now over. Now, even if it rains, the ceiling will not leak.”

“… … thank you.”

Well, you’re still polite.

The other kids thought it was normal for volunteers to come and fix the house.

“If you are grateful, never become an explorer.”

“yes? Suddenly what… … .”

“Okay, answer me.”

“You are an explorer. Well, I can’t do that… … . I don’t even want to.”

Little Dwalky’s expression in answering that was sincere.

Well, if you’ve heard about it, this is normal.

If the other little kids are explorers, they’re in the midst of taking off their cranes, so there won’t be anyone to blow winds with.

… … To be honest, I’m still not sure.

‘But I can’t stay here forever, so I have no choice but to leave the rest to the sky.’

“Hey, Enche! When you’re all rested, come here and help me with this!”

“Riole, then I’ll just leave.”

“… … Yes. Goodbye.”

Afterwards, I returned to the job site after giving Dwalky all the jerky and snacks in the bag.

I made a fuss about the topic of a little boy, but the barbarian said he had to give it to me, so what should I do?

“Thanks to you, today’s schedule ended quickly. Well then, you all worked hard!”

Anyway, after continuing the maintenance work for a few more hours, the class leader said the end of the work.

The end of a week-long schedule.

“I’m going to have a drink after today, would you like to come too?”

“But am I an explorer?”

“Haha, it’s okay because everyone knows you’re not like the other explorers who flirt.”

The class leader asked if I would like to attend the dinner, and after thinking about it for a while, I said yes.

After all, there’s nothing to do.

Even if I go to the library, Raven will not be there.

“The church took care of me generously for my hard work, so don’t worry and drink!”

So we all went to a nearby pub and had a drink. But maybe it’s because it’s the first time I’ve had a place like this with people who aren’t explorers?

‘It’s a little awkward.’

I can’t keep up with conversation topics.

We talk about which forge is of good quality, who in which clan hangs out with whom, etc.

“there… … .”

When I was walking alone, someone next to me spoke to me.

So, the name is… … .

“Wob Emirn.”

Oh, it was.

It was impressive that even with a small body, he carried a heavy load and participated in the work diligently without doing any tricks.

“Do you have anything to say?”

“that… I heard what the kids were saying.”

Ah, somehow, every time I talk, the side of me is looking at me with strange eyes.

“A labyrinth?”

“yes.”

At my question, Emirn nodded with a slightly embarrassed expression, and asked carefully.

“There… … Is it really such a terrible place?”

“Not really.”

“yes? However… … .”

“I said that in front of the kids because I didn’t want strange winds to get in. It must be a place where it is difficult to endure with an ambivalent attitude.”

“ah… … .”

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My friend told her a few things.

Starting with the scenery on the third floor, which Dwalky especially liked, the vast forest, the white snowy fields he saw in the ‘Glacier Cave’, and various mysteries, etc.

As the conversation continued, I could feel the people around me quieting down. Seriously, I mean, I’m an adult, and I like it without complaining about it.

“It’s snow… … . I’ve never seen it before, so I can’t even imagine it.”

“Is it like cold sugar?”

To them, who had been confined within the wall for the rest of their lives, what happened in the labyrinth was like a story from another world.

As I was unfamiliar with their stories, they must have seldom got along with explorers.

“It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a strange story.”

“I’ll have to tell my son when I get back.”

Of course, I didn’t spend much time talking to myself.

As soon as the story was over, the topic naturally returned to the story of their lives, and I spent time only talking about things that I could relate to in moderation.

‘It’s not that bad… … .’

As time passed and the sun began to set, one or two people returned to their homes and the dinner party was over.

It was the car that came out to go home.

“excuse me… … !”

A woman followed and grabbed me.

“Ah, Emir. What’s going on?”

“I just want to ask you one thing. Would it be okay?”

“do it.”

Emirn seemed to hesitate for a moment, then spoke in a somewhat heavy voice.

“Didn’t you say that Enche was also afraid at times?”

“It did.”

“I, me too. There are times when my eyes get dark and I feel like my heart will explode just thinking about it. How do you get over it, Mr. Enche?”

It’s a bit of a difficult question.

Especially if the target was a person who had never had one-on-one relationship until a few days ago.

But I decided not to think too deeply about it.

Isn’t he already standing in front of me hoping for courage?

“As I said before, barbarians are not fearless.”

As an ordinary office worker, I was even more so.

However… … .

“We just know. If you don’t do what you should be afraid to do, you will end up with only the worst results.”

“Worst outcome… … . Yes, it would be… … .”

An awkward silence passed after that.

I gave her some time to think, then asked her.

“Is this something you have to do?”

“yes.”

The voice was small, but there was no hesitation.

So I had only one more thing to say.

“Then do it.”

Cheering that only barbarians can do in this world.

The answer came back after a while.

“… … Thank you for your courage. I will try my best.”

“okay? Whatever it is, I hope it goes well.”

“yes. And the story you told me was really interesting.”

“Then that’s good.”

“Especially where the sea is. I’ve only heard of it, but I think it’s going to be a really cool place. maybe… … I will never be able to go to something like that in my lifetime.”

I did not add any words to her self-help words.

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You can go too if you like?

I am well aware that it is a word of deceit.

“… … I’ll just go.”

“Oh yeah. Go see.”

After that, he said goodbye to Emir once more and parted.

But why?

‘It’s Wob Emirn… … .’

I don’t know why, but I kept thinking about that name all the way back.

***

When I returned from the dinner party, full of the smell of alcohol, Amelia was seated in my room.

“I haven’t been here since daytime, where have you been?”

“Ah, I did some volunteer work for a while.”

“volunteer… … ?”

Well, the facial expression.

Did I say something I couldn’t?

“People need to know how to give.”

“… … Right.”

“Anyway, good job. I’m still running out of money, so give me some money and go.”

“Have you ever spent all that money?”

“Ah, I was going to buy equipment, but there was nothing left.”

“… … Right.”

Soon Amelia rummaged around her waist and threw a pocket at me.

It was pretty heavy.

‘I won’t worry about the price of meat for a while.’

“Write this well.”

After saying thank you, my friend told me about some of the restaurants I visited 20 years ago.

Looking at his face, he doesn’t look like he’s going to go.

Afterwards, if I don’t get to the point, I think I’ll get angry.

“ah! But how are things going? You said you met that broker or something last time?”

“It is still in the contact phase. Fortunately, things are going well as planned, so if there are no other accidents, we will be able to depart next week. Prepare yourself.”

“I do.”

As soon as the brief discussion was over, Amelia left, saying she had work to do.

‘I’m leaving in a week… … .’

After a rough wash and change of clothes, I lay down in bed and organized the things I had to do for the rest of the day in my head.

There wasn’t really much to sort out.

‘Since we’re leaving next week, Raven’s side should also finish it soon.’

You should be able to receive the equipment you ordered next week, and I think you only need to solve Raven.

I’ll have to go straight to the library tomorrow.

‘Is it important after descending to Noark?’

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Maybe from then on, I’ll have to be more alert. I had a plan with Amelia about how to go downstairs, but… … .

Where did the world go as planned?

‘after… … Okay, I want to go back soon.’

With all sorts of wishes in her head, Suma slowly came to her.

***

The place is a two-story rented house with Misha.

There I was laughing and chatting with my colleagues.

I didn’t know it at first, but I soon realized it.

‘It’s a dream.’

The reason for sure was the mirror.

I looked to the side while laughing and chatting, and there was Lee Han-soo, not Bjorn, in the mirror.

Something that could never happen in reality.

The moment I noticed, the background was squashed and the space changed.

[Bjorn, what are you doing? Let’s go!]

This time it was in a labyrinth.

As usual, he was going up the floor and exploring.

But this time, I was Lee Han-soo, not Bjorn. The shield was heavy, and the level of my eyes looking at the monsters was also different, so I was looking up.

Is that so?

[Why can’t you stop that!]

I kept making mistakes and my co-workers were hurt.

At first, it was only an injury, but in the end, someone died.

[Even if it wasn’t for you… … .]

It was Dwalky.

It was then that I realized once again that this was a dream, and the background swirled again.

This time it was a familiar place.

A quiet room reminiscent of a medieval noble’s office.

“What, this time at the round table?”

At first I laughed and passed, but soon I felt uncomfortable.

‘It’s a little different… … ?’

The structure and atmosphere of the rooms are similar.

However, there are no costumes, decorative accessories, and masks that should be full on one wall.

Well, it’s a dream, so the details may be lacking… … .

“… … It’s too realistic for that.”

I blankly opened and closed my hands repeatedly.

Whenever I applied force to my hand, I could clearly feel the movement of the muscles.

Even the flow of thought was natural.

smart.

The sound and texture of hitting the wall.

Everything was different from that of reality.

Shrek.

As soon as I realized this, I checked the full-length mirror placed on one side.

Again, Lee Han-soo, not Bjorn, was standing there.

If so, how did this happen?

Let’s think on the assumption that it wasn’t a dream, and a surprisingly plausible guess came out quickly.

‘ah… … . Today is the day the community opens.’

I was summoned while I was sleeping.

If so, what this looks like is an explanation.

It is also the same as the way the community communicated through computers 20 years later is different.

It’s understandable given that it’s early days.

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Maybe when you open that door and walk out, you can see the GM with a surprised expression on his face.

However… … .

“… … .”

I suddenly remembered the conversation I had with Lee Baek-ho.

[There have been evil spirits in this city since 100 years ago. In terms of Earth, it was more than 20 years ago. So who are they?]

At that time, I did not know, so I told him to just tell me, and Lee Baek-ho said this.

[The answer is they come from another dimension!]

A demon summoned from another dimension.

They were few compared to those from Earth, but they all had unique powers.

One of them created this space, and the GM we know inherited it?

‘no way… … .’

One possibility that could be enough.

It was a moment when that possibility flashed through my mind.

smart.

Someone knocked on the door.