''It's true that the current look is tattered, but this is a genuine magic sword. Moreover, the guild staff told me that if I could get the smiths in King's Landing to reforge it, I could use it again!

　The leader of the adventurers says this with pride.
　I'm sure that the adventurers' leader is proud to say this.

　I'm sure that the adventurers in front of you ...... do not realize that they were tricked by the guild staff at all.

　It's a good thing that you've got a good idea of what you're looking for.
　Perhaps these adventurers must have been some of those adventurers.

''Although, if you were to hire a blacksmith of that level, it was going to take several years to deposit the money, though.

　Normally, such skilled blacksmiths are exclusive to the country, adventurers who say such things, not knowing that a mere adventurer can ask for them.
　It's probably no surprise that the ...... guild officials have decided that they can fool these adventurers.

　I want to cover my face with my hands as I think about it.

''You're lying .......

　When I looked to the side at the trembling voice, I saw Lila-san there, with an expression on her face as if she wanted to say she couldn't look at me anymore.
　Apparently, Lila-san, who had a close relationship with Zeke-san, who used the magic sword, also found out that the adventurers had been tricked by the guild staff.
　No, most adventurers will probably find out, though.

　...... After all, the magic swords forged by the dwarves wouldn't rust or break if they weren't half-hearted.

　Even a quasi-magic sword, made by a human in imitation of a magic sword made by a dwarf, would hardly ever break.
　If I told you that the quasi-magic sword was a weapon that was several steps inferior to the magic sword, you would understand how sturdy the magic sword was.
　Of course, that's not to say that it was indestructible, but a quasi-demonic sword was more like a magic tool than a sword.
　Therefore, as long as the sword's sturdiness was not destroyed, the sword itself would not be destroyed.
　And once that function was destroyed, even the quasi-demonic swords would never regain their functions.
　As for the demon sword, it is probably the same way.

''Haha ......''

　Because I had that knowledge, I couldn't hide my dismay at the adventurer in front of me who had been tricked by such a rusty big sword.
　It is true that there are few adventurers who have detailed knowledge, but I wondered if there weren't any fellow adventurers who knew enough to keep the magic sword from rusting.

''I've kept quiet about this demon sword for a long time because we're going to use it, but please take it!

''It's such an item that the guild staff said that if other adventurers found out about it, they wouldn't have any choice but to come and take it away from me!

　...... I could no longer say anything at those words, which implicitly indicated that I had been physically talked down to by the guild staff.
　With a big smile, the leader of the adventurers offers me a magic sword, but I can't take it with a vague smile on my face.
　I just couldn't find the energy to do so.

''This is an apology. Don't worry about it, just take it!''

　The leader of the group, as if he misunderstood my reaction, thrust out a large rusty sword, a piece of crap.

''May I have a moment?

　It was at that moment that Lila raised her voice, as if to say, "I can't watch," she said.

'What's wrong?'

　The adventurers are simply wondering about Lila-san's sudden voice.
　Their attitudes show that they believe that what they are giving is a magic sword more eloquently than anything else.
　At the sight of these adventurers, Lyra looks hesitant for a moment, but she immediately opens her mouth with her intention.

'You may not believe it, but ......'

What a blessing!

　...... I spoke up on the spur of the moment, and that's when I spoke up.

'Huh?'

　While bowing lightly to Lyra-san, who was stunned, as if she hadn't even imagined it, and apologizing, I still managed to maintain a smile as I continued to speak.

''I'm really happy to have such a fine magic sword in my hands. I couldn't accept it without a second thought.

'No, this is just an apology, so don't worry about it!

Yeah, yeah!

　I implore the proud adventurers to do so while desperately lifting the corners of my mouth.
　Of course, it's not that I want this junk by any means.
　I'm sure it would be useful if it hadn't rusted, but this great sword is nothing more than a piece of junk that can't even be decorated.

''I can't be mad at you anymore if you give me this stuff. Let's just let bygones be bygones!''

　But I was prepared to take as many bottles as I could get my hands on if this was the only thing that would stop me from getting this crap.

...... Oh, yeah.

　I hear Lila's sympathetic voice from beside me, pouting.
　That saved me a bit, but I continued my happy act.

''Ah, but I'm worried that if other adventurers find out about this much stuff, they'll take it away!

Don't worry. We'll never talk to anyone!

'Oh!　I've never told anyone before. And I never will!

　...... Okay, that's enough to destroy any chance for the adventurers to know that the magic sword is crap.

　I'm sure the adventurers will not be able to barge in again when they learn of my mistake.

I'm sorry to give you such a nice gift, but can you please get out of the window so that no one else can see it?

I will. We'll get out of here without anybody seeing us!

　The adventurers walked towards the window in a proud manner, not realizing that it was an excuse to get them to leave early.

...... phew.

　At the sight of it, I let out a small breath when I could finally go find Narcena.
　As expected, I can't help but feel a little guilty, but I'll make it up to you by buying you a drink someday.
　That's what I decide in my mind.

　...... I was thinking about this when I noticed that the adventurers had stopped walking towards the window.

　I open my mouth with a smile on my face, as soon as I can, as I'm inwardly anxious to see if there's anything more.

'What's wrong?'

　The adventurers reacted to my voice and looked back, but they were somehow different from what they were used to.
　I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but it's not.

'...... I'm sorry until now. You weren't flawed or incompetent. I was wrong.

　And then the adventurers said something small but clear.

　The adventurers looked more serious than ever before, and I was blindsided by their words.
　The adventurers tried to say something else to me, but I only bowed and went out the window one by one.

What was ......?

　And by the time I muttered that, there were no more adventurers in sight.
　I'm not going to be the only one to confess to the bad part and leave without the top-of-the-line weapon ...... that they would have had, even though they didn't want it, although it was actually useless.
　I'm not sure what their purpose is, and I nodded my head.
　The answer to that question was provided by an unexpected person.

...... Maybe I just wanted to apologize for my previous beliefs.

　I responded to the voice and turned my head to the side to see Lila there, as if she was somewhat attentive.

'What do you mean?'

I know it might be uncomfortable for Lausto.

　That's what Lila told me up front, and it was the change in the adventurers' perception of me that she saw.

'I know you know that Zeke manages the adventurers, but I actually helped him a bit too.

　At that time, the adventurers that Lyra-san was looking at couldn't seem to shake their anxiety and fear.

The two super-difficult hexenbiests that appeared were really awful. But that changed at some point. ...... Can you figure out when?

　It was then that Lila's mood changed.
　When I shook my head, inwardly surprised at the change, Lila quickly informed me.

Laila told me quickly, "Roust. It started when you and Narcena beat Fenrir before Mr. Ronaldo did.

...... Huh?

　I'm blinkered for reasons I never imagined.
　It's true that we beat Fenrir earlier than Mr. Ronaldo, but that was only under limited circumstances.
　I couldn't hide my surprise at this, and Laila looked at me in amazement.

'It's simple. From their point of view, they don't have the ability to see the difference between Raoust and Ronaldo's power. That's why, from what I saw, it seemed that Lausto and the others were comparable to the very best adventurers. You're not going to be able to get away with it, but you are going to be able to get away with it. I mean, you are now the next best thing to a superstar adventurer for all adventurers.

　...... I could only stand there in stunned amazement as Lila told me something I had never imagined.
　I'm not going to be able to get the same thing done.

I guess that's why I wanted to apologize for my past misunderstandings," she said. I even made a lame excuse.

　...... adventurers think I'm hope?
　I couldn't help but be confused by the fact that I hadn't thought about it.

　But it's also true that I can understand it.

　After all, the adventurers who said they came to apologize at first were clearly acting strangely.
　Normally, no one would say they wanted to apologize, but reveal their innermost thoughts.
　But what if that apology was an excuse to hand over this sword.

　What if what I really wanted to say was a final apology?

"...... You're an idiot.

　I understood that, and with a downcast look on my face, I whispered a really small word.
　No matter how I felt about it, I don't blame them for it now.
　It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of your time.
　I'm not going to be able to dislike those adventurers, but I'm not going to dislike them.
　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what's going on in your life.

"I'm still uncomfortable?

　It was only when I heard those words that I realized that I had misunderstood Lila-san.
　I was impatient, but not sure how to explain, and Laila-san opened her mouth, as if she was sorry.

'I'm sorry. I didn't want to hear about the people who abused me, but for some reason those adventurers looked like kids desperately trying to get their parents to forgive them. I'm not supposed to be that old." ......

......!

　─ Labyrinth orphans, that's what I thought of when I heard that word.

　I'm sure you'll find that those adventurers are the same as Marnell and the rest of ...... me.
　You're going to be able to get the same as them, and that's why I'm here.
　When I understood that, I naturally smiled and opened my mouth.

'No, it's okay,'

...... really.

'Yes. If you'd like, you'll have a chance to talk to some of the other adventurers.

　At those words, Lila looked at me with concern, but after a bit she understood that I meant it, and a look of relief came over her face.

'Don't take it easy,'

'Yes. I can't do that now because I need to find Narsena, but otherwise.

...... a guess at me not having a girlfriend?

　I laugh and fool Lila, who gives me a half-eyed look.
　Now I was irresistibly eager to see and talk to Narsena.
　Laila-san laughs at me as if she gave up after a bit and tries to open her mouth.

'Ora!　Get out of my way, you guys!

You guys get out of my way!

　......, but the sound of numerous adventurers' voices echoed from outside the room shortly thereafter, causing Lyra's face to freeze.

　I didn't even need to look in the mirror to realize that I would have the same look on my face, and I looked at the only door that led to the room.
　It was then that I realized something.

　...... Yes, given the number of adventurers in the labyrinth city, there was no way that a pair of adventurers barging into the room would end up in the room.

　It was when Lyra, who looked dumbfounded, opened her mouth in such a regretful manner.

''Huh. Raust, I'll take care of this place, go find Narcena.

...... Huh?

'Just. You're looking a little better, but you can't rest when you're barged in here. In that case, go outside and freshen up.

　Before I had time to say anything, Lila said this to me and pointed outside.

'Narsena, you're going to comfort them, right?　He seemed kind of bothered by it.

　...... The words stopped me in my tracks.

　I'm sorry, partly because I'm sorry.
　But more than that, I couldn't help but be concerned about Narsena.

''I'm sorry, I'll make it up to you sometime.''

　I bow my head to Lila so as I walk towards the window.

'Yeah?　You really don't have to worry about it.

　Lila-san tells me with a smile, waving her hand as if to say she doesn't care about me.

'Besides, I have my reasons for being with those adventurers.

　...... It was at the moment when I heard Lila's words that I noticed something strange about her when she told me that.

The first thing you need to do is to get your hands on a large group of people to barge into a sick person's room for any reason. I didn't think there were so many people who didn't have that much common sense. I must have a word with you.

　Laila's eyes, which had a beautiful smile on them, and I noticed that she wasn't smiling at all, and I could only leave the room through the window in silence. ......