We then decided to board Ulysses' ship and head back to the lakeside where we started.

　I must have caused a great deal of worry to the waiting group, because after playing the big stand-off with the Demon Beast Dagon, we didn't turn back once and continued with our original plan.

　When we meet up with them, I'll first apologize for causing them to worry, and then I'll tell them the good news that the mission went well.

　With this in mind, as I stepped off the boat we had anchored at the shore, Leila came running out from deep in the woods adjacent to the lake.

　Leila seemed to be in such a state of intense impatience and anxiety that even from a distance I could see it.

　What she's so concerned about is not me or the results of the search, but the safety of Travis, who is supposed to be sharing Ulysses' ship.

　So I moved away from the ship and urged Travis to come down quickly.

'Master Travis!'

　At the same time Travis followed me down to land, Layla rushed up to me like she was about to collide with me and checked Travis's body condition in a panic.

''Oh, um!　You're hurt!　Are you hurt?　Suddenly, a giant appears in the lake and the boat disappears, so that's how ......!
Haha, I'm sorry to worry you. The only loss for us is that I've exhausted my magic, and as you can see, I'm not injured. First of all, since Luke is here, I'm sure he'll be able to heal his injuries in no time.
'Well, I didn't even bother to [repair] this guy. He got through it completely unscathed. It really is a monster.

　In an attempt to get Layla's anxiety dispelled as quickly as possible, I dare to use a joking expression to briefly explain the transition of the battle we just had.

　Travis's party members, who came a little late, didn't blame me for the way I spoke to their leader, and they didn't want to miss what I had to say.

The giant half-fishman that attacked us was a magical beast called Dagon, left behind by Agart Ram to protect the island where we were headed. The monster was exactly as we could see it from land (here), ...... but in the end, this one killed it with a single blow.

　The adventurers erupted in a wow and a cheer among the adventurers.

　Nevertheless, for some reason, when I dare to try to use a broken expression, I naturally resemble Garnett's tone of voice.

　When talking to Travis, I've always had an unassuming way of speaking for some time now, but lately I can't help but feel that my coarseness has become more coarse in a circle.

　After all, we've been sleeping and eating together for more than a year, so our tone of voice must have shifted unconsciously.

''A single blow to a giant demonic beast ...... I knew I wasn't wrong about that one!　I thought I was seeing a vision: ......

　Leila looked once again enthralled by Travis and squeezed his hand in front of her chest.

'What, you could see that far?'
Everyone in the waiting group saw the giant half-fish man make a huge hole in the ground and disappear into dust. There was some disagreement as to how on earth it was defeated, but ...... I thought I saw Master Travis pounce on it .......

　Was it luck, surprisingly good eyesight, or was it the result of an extraordinary feeling?

　I cowered my shoulders, looked up at Travis standing next to me and slapped him on the back, lightly pushing my ridiculously large body toward Layla as I walked away.

　The actual Travis seemed confused and puzzled by Leila's gaze, but this is the phase where you should respond to her one-on-one properly.

''Well then, shall I give a more detailed report to the waiting group?
'Oh, hey Luke ......!

　Deliberately ignoring the eyes that asked for advice, I urged my party members, even the adventurers, to change places.

　Garnett and the others who came down from the ship late also read the air and didn't try to pass by Travis and Layla, but instead tried to follow my path with a deliberate detour.

　The women, including Garnett, and the older Ulysses know exactly what they're doing and keep their distance, while Chandler is just going with the flow as everyone around him is taking the long way around.

　I'm not sure why Ambrose is doing the same thing as everyone else, although I honestly don't know ...... why he's doing it.

It's a good idea. I'm sorry, Leila, but can I trust you to take care of Travis?　You may look fine, but your magic power hasn't returned to you yet. See to it that I don't push you too hard.
"Ha ...... yes!　We'll take care of it!

　I cut my gaze there and changed places, so I couldn't keep their reactions in view any longer.

　But I didn't need to look to see how the two of them were reacting.

　I'm sure Leila is excited by the inhuman saga, and she's going to try to take care of Travis with her cheeks flushed and seemingly motivated.

　And while Travis may have a more painful expression on his face than he would in a fight against any powerful enemy, he will not back away from Layla, but will remain quiet like a big dog.

　From here on out, the local post-processing is something I can get done on my own.

　I've been waiting for a while for Travis to finish his big job, and Leila, who has been in an uncomfortable state of mind, to take a good rest.