If we start an industrial revolution, we might be able to clear this kind of labyrinth at once.

　I was thinking about this last night after thinking about it a lot.
　It's important to make use of our strengths as people from another world.
　Contributing to the cultural level of this world, clearing the labyrinth using machines and such instead of magic is also good.

　However, the reality is that we don't have the time or the connections to do so.
　To begin with, it's also doubtful that it would work given the laws of physics. I will try it someday, but without money, it would be impossible to do so.
　And so, having hit the wall of money again, I reluctantly went out for a walk in town.

　-- the world is money.

　In the city, we basically check out the culture endlessly in public institutions.
　Other shops that are unique to this world, such as weapon shops and tool shops, are looked around.
　There was a 'shop for wizards' named 'magician's shop' among them, but all the shops were too expensive for my financial resources to talk about.

　It's a sober information gathering process, but if you think of it as sightseeing, it doesn't feel like too much of a chore.
　Soon the time passed and we began our work at the bar.

　Just like yesterday, I'm going to do my chores in the midst of the hustle and bustle.

　The content of the work remains the same, but it's not exactly the same as yesterday.
　It's a new use of 'display'.

　By 'gazing' at the monster, the information about the monster was 'displayed', so we tried to see if we could do the same thing with humans - and we succeeded.

　For example, if you 'gaze' at a large man with a large scar on his face, you can 'gaze'


[Status]
　Alvin Colesun HP165/172 MP0/0 Class: Swordsman
　Level 11.
　Strength 6.72 Strength 4.54 Skill 2.01 Speed 1.78 Wisdom 1.32 Magic 0.00 Element 0.67


　The information on the big man Alvin Coleson is 'displayed'.

　There is no privacy at all.
　But this is surprisingly fun.

　I got on a roll and checked the strength of all the customers who came to the store.
　I had no reason to stop, as my understanding of how to handle the 'display' deepened as I observed various people.

　I also found that I could put conditions on the 'display'.
　If I strongly believe that I only want to know the name, level and skills of a person when 'showing' information about them, this is what I can do.


[Status]
　Alvin Coleson, Level 11.
　Inherent Skill: Sewing 1.10
　Acquired Skill: Swordsmanship 1.23


　This man is apparently good at sewing.
　He smiles a small smile at the gap between his large body and his big body.

　Thus, today, I continue to observe various people and--

　Then I find a familiar face.
　It's a boy who looks like the girl I met at closing yesterday.
　Although his face is hidden by his hood, I recognized him immediately since he keeps using magic 《Dimension》 whenever he has spare time.

　He was ordering a light meal at the counter.
　The order seemed to have been taken by Lin-san. I can't talk to her since I'm working, but I 'gaze' to confirm her name and skills for now.


[Status]
　Diablo Sys level 1.
　Antecedent Skill: Sacred Magic 3.78 Divine Blessing 3.07 Absolution 2.00 Focused Convergence 2.02
　　　　　　　Attribute magic 2.09 Overcapture protection 2.00 Life extension 2.23 Aiming 2.02　　
　Acquired Skill: Swordsmanship 0.09
　? : ??


?

　I can't keep my open mouth shut.
　I've seen about a dozen statuses in the morning, but this was the first time I've seen them joking around so much.

　One or two skills were normal for one person.
　Sometimes an experienced adventurer or so would have three.
　The numbers were all between 0.00 and 2.00, and besides me, no one else had a skill that exceeded 3.00.

　And yet, this boy has nine skills, and all of them boast a high number!

　What is this: .......

'Hey, Mr. Christ!　Don't just stand there!　The manager wants me to go out back and wash the dishes!

　Lin-san sees me stop in my tracks and shouts out.

''Ha, yes!''

　Apparently, the kitchen is getting busier.
　I retreat to the back of the restaurant, curious.
　Then I get fed up with the dirty dishes that have accumulated in the kitchen and go about my business.

　In the midst of all this, I can't get that boy named Diablo out of my mind.
　It was a joke of a talent. A being who is too privileged by the world, to say the least. If we assume that this world is a game, there's a good chance that the boy has some important role to play.

　Or, it's possible that he has the same circumstances as I do. Without that, I can't resist finding an opportunity to introduce myself and talk to him.

　As I continue to silently wash the dishes and simulate a conversation with Diablo in my head, a loud voice comes from the tables in the restaurant.

　Although the bar is originally a bustling bar, because Diablo's voice I heard last night caught my ear, I go to check out the situation.

''--Hahaha!　Teaming up with a level 1 kid isn't going to get you anywhere. I don't want you to get killed for dragging me down.

　One man laughed out loud and a crowd of people gathered around him.

'Surely the level is low!　But I'm confident in my sword, and I can use a little simple magic!

　In the middle of it all, a boy was arguing against the man, in a soprano voice.

　A boy with golden hair.
　I was a little confused, but I was sure it was Diablo. Whereas last night his hair had been smooth and long, today it was cropped around his shoulders. And because his hair is tied back, he looks different from last night and looks like a beautiful boy.

　The adult woman sitting next to the man who is laughing hysterically at the beautiful boy Diablo explains in a soothing voice.

''Ah, it's a big deal to be able to use magic. However, level 1 is a lower level than those little kids. Rather than that, it's not normal. If you were helping your parents or living a normal life, you should be at least level 3 at your age. Nevertheless, if you're a level one, it's not unreasonable for us to assume that you're either a bonbon who's never had any trouble or a child with some kind of problem, right?
Yeah, that's ......!

　At the woman's intelligent answer, Diablo had to choke on his words and shut up.

'Yeah. There's no such thing as a level 1. Hahaha, on the other hand, it's harder to find a level 1!　Hahahahaha!

　The big man, who is probably a female acquaintance, looks at Diablo, who can't talk back, and becomes even more agitated.

　Apparently, this guy seems to enjoy teasing Diablo.
　It's a hit-and-run affair, and it hurts me, who was level 1 until recently.

Shut up!　Don't lick it!　I can fight at a lower level!

　Diablo is agitated and grabs at the man. However, the man easily calls him out on it and insults him in layers. Diablo, too, is in over his head and tries to lash out with childish snide remarks.

　No one tries to stop him.
　They probably think that skirmishes are always a thing. But for me, it's different. This boy, Diablo, has a promising (・・・・) future.
　For me, who can steal the talents of others, he's profitable material.

　From the looks of it, Diablo doesn't stand a chance against the man. I think this is the right time to ingratiate myself with Diablo, and I try to approach him - but I'm interrupted before I can do so by Lin-san, who can't see me.

"Okay. That's it. If you're here for fun, please leave. It's not a very mature thing to do with a child.

　Mr. Linn was dumbfounded, but he was used to the man's taste.

''C'mon. We were just looking for a party to explore the labyrinth at the tavern, okay?　There were kids coming at me that didn't fit the requirements, so I was just trying to teach them a lot of things as a senior.
Then you've learned enough. Come on, sweetheart, don't be such a hothead.

　As he said this, Lin pulled the man and Diablo apart.

'd*mn,'

　Diablo must have realized that there was no point in going any further.
　He gives Lin-san the money for his time here and tries to leave the tavern.

'No one is going to put together a party at that level. You'll have to come up with something else.''

　The man follows Diablo's back. However, Lin-san doesn't blame him for it. Lin-san, too, but most of the people here agree with the man. Diablo clicked his tongue and walked out of the tavern.

''--Di, 《Dimension》''

　I quickly cast a magic in a whisper.
　Pouring in most of my MP, I expand my magic 《Dimension》 to the limit.
　Then I focus on where Diablo is going.

　I have no intention of letting him escape.
　It's a gem that could cut my labyrinth search arithmetic in half.

'Yes, sir. Okay, everyone, back to your seats and get back to your seats. Christ, stop staring and get back to work.
...... Yes.

　Dividing his attention to Diablo, he went back to work.
　The rest of the day's work was the same as yesterday, and the store was closing.


　◆◆◆◆◆ ...


　After that, I saw that Diablo had entered the labyrinth with Dimension.
　However, it was obvious that he hadn't achieved any results, as he came out of it immediately after being torn to pieces.

　After closing, he rubbed together the basics of cooking with the manager and was allowed to make a light dish.
　It was then bribed and spread out on the tables in the restaurant.

　I go in search of Diablo, who will be dented in the warmth, as planned.
　I use up the last of my MP and catch Diablo crouched down.

'...... I'm hungry,'

　My stomach was growling and disheartened.
　Then I called out to him, faking a coincidence.

'...... Nice to see you again.'
'......!　Yeah. And you're a tavern clerk, right: ......?
Yeah. Don't you have any money today?
As you can see, we don't have much food to eat.

　Diablo shrugged, mocking himself.

'Just in time. I have some extra food. Would you like some?
Extra food ......?

　He seems more than a little suspicious.
　I immediately reply with the line I had prepared.

I've been practicing cooking in that bar after closing," he says. So I have a surplus of mistakes that I am having trouble processing today.
Oh, I see. You're the apprentice, aren't you? But you want to?　I don't think that kind of thing is something you should share too much.
'That's true, but ....... In fact, I was present at the disturbance you caused today. I had to admonish you as a clerk right away, but I was too ungrateful to do anything about it ....... I felt bad for you, and so ......
'Oh, you've been watching. I don't mind. ...... but I'll take the food. I'll take whatever I can get my hands on, I will.

　Finding out why, Diablo stands up, looking relieved.
　He may have been a little suspicious, but he seems to have caught it well with the food.

　We return to the tavern for some light conversation, and we both take our meals.
　The flavors were well received and Diablo was surprised that I had made it.
　Perhaps the cultural level of cooking is not very advanced in this world.

It's really good. ...... By the way, I heard you have experience in the labyrinth," he said. I heard from the female waitress.
Well, yeah.

　When I'm working, I sometimes wear short sleeves.
　That's why I asked Lin and others who were interested about the situation. It seems that Dea was one of those people.

''How far have you been?''

　Diablo's interest was in the labyrinth.
　The topic naturally drifted to it.

　Along the way, I choose my words so as not to be rushed.

'I tried it alone and got badly injured on one layer. I haven't dived since.
Oh, you're a solo act.

　Diablo's face is smiling.
　Maybe he's glad to have found his kind.

'I wasn't lucky enough to have a mate. ......
I see. ......

　Carefully watch Diablo's expression.
　Anticipating what he was thinking and guiding him.

　After that, they talked about their knowledge of the labyrinth, their level and status.
　After some of those conversations - I finally succeed in getting the long-awaited words out of Diablo.

"Hey. I'd like to invite you to come with me to the labyrinth.

　Diablo was timid and anxious and asked me to join him.
　I would have invited him to join me if it had taken him any longer. I immediately accepted Diablo's invitation without any hesitation.

'Yes, I suppose so. That's not a bad idea either. We seem to be close in ability, so I think it's good to help each other out.
Yeah, right.　Thank you ......!!!!
'Only, I'll work at the bar at night. It'll only help me for a short time in the morning.
No, I'm good!　No problem at all!　It really helps!

　Diablo continues to be grateful with a big smile on his face.
　Apparently, he's feeling a lot of emotion from the long struggle to find a friend.

　I don't show it on my face either, but I have a gut punch in my heart.
　Most importantly, it's great that I was able to get a collaborator under the guise of nature, and even more so in the form of a favor. Having a collaborator with knowledge about this world and the labyrinth would make it easier to deal with unexpected problems.

''Well then, let's start tomorrow!
Yeah, sure. My name is Christ Eurasia. Feel free to call me Christ.
All right. My name is Dia, no last name. It's just Dear, so just call me Dear.

　Finally, I finished introducing myself - there was no reaction to my name.

　It was a joke of a status and skill, so I was expecting a little bit of the fact that I was from my world, but it doesn't seem to be that easy to talk about.

　Also, his name is different from what he self-reports.
　His 'display' definitely has the surname of Sith.
　Depending on how this world's surname is given to him, it doesn't look like Dia is lying about it. It is possible that he is 'displaying' the name he will take on in the future in anticipation of the name he will take on in the future.

　This 'game-like' 'display'.
　There seems to be a pitfall somewhere.

'Eheheh.'

　Dia looks happy to have a companion called me, and she's beaming.

　Combined with his neutral, beautiful face, his face is many times prettier than those girls. I have a limpid, unmanly face too, but not as much as he does. I tried to see if I could use the 'display' to check the gender, but the gender was never 'displayed'. But it wouldn't be so much of a problem. He said he wasn't a girl. Then it would be best to fit in.

'Well, nice to meet you. 'Dear.'
Oh!

　And what was 'displayed' instead was this sentence.


[Diablo Sith has joined the party]
　The party leader is Aikawa Uzumi.


　Afterwards, Dia thanked me for the food and we parted ways as normal.
　When I asked about the sleeping quarters, she said it was a normal camping trip, but I can't help myself now. It's hard to do more than this, as it's not good enough to be allowed into this post-closing bar.

　In the corner of the bar, I'll be thinking about tomorrow.
　I fell asleep as I packed up my strategy.