And two days after the battle at the 66th layer.
　At last - at last, at last, we're getting there.
　The final corridor that connects the first layer of the labyrinth with the world on earth.

　When I saw the light in the distance, my body naturally moved.
　I ran over the 'path of righteousness' decorated with magical stones and passed through the doorway of the labyrinth.

　In an instant, a reddish light filled my field of vision.
　It's not the faint light of the labyrinth, nor is it a magical light. A light born from the nature of the world surrounded me.
　My whole body shakes with the mere mention of it.
　My voice spilled out.

'I got it: ......!　I finally got to go outside: ......!　It's the blue sky of my dreams - but it's red!　Sunset, but sunshine!　Ah, finally, finally--!

　Both eyes are stained by the light of the sunset. Instantly I felt like I was going to cry.
　But I never close my eyes and continue to bask in the light. Now I remember the same feeling I had when I first wandered into another world and stepped out onto the earth.

　I spread out my arms as if to photosynthesize and tried to feel the world with my whole body. From behind her, Titi, with a dying liner at her side, also came out. Her reaction was the same as mine.

'Oh, oh ......, oh, oh!　Above ground!　Is it above ground?　You're good on earth!　I'm going to scream that it's already on the ground!　Earth, jaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa--!

　Her eyes burned, she was touched, she shuddered, she exclaimed.

'Oh, Titi!　This is the ground. This is outside!　And the road!　Sidewalk!　There's a city if you keep going!　There are no monsters!
'Oh, it's true!　Kana-Min!　Move along, city!　It's that country.　Not that confederacy!

　We were a bit teary.
　And maybe it's because of the unspoken emotions, but we're doing our best to catch up on all the conversations we're having.
　Other explorers walking in the vicinity look at us with disdain as we shout in the doorway. Simply put, they're looking at us as if we're a poor little head .......

　I know that look. I'm going to be able to feel it.
　But it doesn't stop. I'm not going to stop. I'm not going to be able to stop, because even the eyes of the stranger are now a source of inspiration.
　After all, we haven't slept for almost two days now. I am rumored to be so strong that if I don't sleep, I won't sleep, and I am in a state of heightened tension and concentration. Probably, Titi is experiencing the same thing.
　In other words, right now, Titi and I can't bear to look at the entire world in our eyes and see anything divine. This outburst cannot be stopped by the slightest thing.

　Naturally, while we were smiling and shouting at each other, the searchers around us kept their distance.
　Among them, only a pair of boys and girls approached us.

"Ho, you've been hiding in the labyrinth for a really long time, haven't you? Your brother and sister.''

　A boy with dark brown hair emerges from behind the titty and calls out to us as we fuss in front of the doorway.
　He's a little younger than Reiner - a boy who looks to be around twelve years old. His name is Al Quintas. He is dressed in the proper attire for a searcher, wearing an easy-to-move tanned leather armor and carrying a small sword at his waist. He has the appearance of a novice explorer - his level is unusually high at 14. He is indeed a boy with a promising future.

　The eyes of the boy Al are the same as those of the other searchers around him. He'd like to get away from us right now if he could. But he puts up with it and stays with us.

　The reason is simple. It's because I pay him.
　On our way to the ground from the 66th layer, we caught a good-looking boy and girl after crossing the 20th layer, so we did our best to catch them and asked them to share food and water with us, and then asked them to accompany us to the ground.

　The first thing Titi did was to turn around as Al called out to her.
　She was so excited that she was on the verge of throwing Al up in the air at any moment.

"Yes, a boy does not lie!　I've been living in the labyrinth for about a thousand years now--boom!

　He was about to say something that was going to be very troublesome, so I kicked him in the back to stop him.

'You know, the kind that feels like it's been a thousand years or so since you've been in the labyrinth for too long!

　I try to deceive myself by putting in a slightly unreasonable follow-up.

'They're funny people ....... I'm dying right now, but there's plenty of room to spare. ......'

　Luckily, Al-kun seemed to regard that comic dialogue as a margin of appreciation.
　If I continue to go out of control, my identity will be exposed. I regained my composure for a bit and moved from the 'main road' of the labyrinth to the street while talking with him.

''Well, I'm used to this much. Besides, now that we're on the ground, it's almost as if we're safe. ......
'Are you used to dying? ....... That's great. That's the mindset of a skilled searcher who has 'crossed 20 layers'. I'm learning a lot.

　That's the way it's set up through.
　I'm not lying about being an explorer. But right next to you, the boss character who should be around the fifty layers might be getting kicked in the back and puffing out his cheeks, but ...... he's not lying.

'No, dying is a bad example of what you're used to, so don't imitate it. Keep yourself safe at all times. That's the basis of the labyrinth.
'Yes. I'm going to work hard so that one day we can be searchers like you!
No, don't do that. Don't be like us. We're pretty badass. We really are, you know.
It's a thing, sure, but ......, I'm sure you have the ability.

　With a bitter smile, Al-kun gives us a respectful look.
　Even though we had taken the 'right path' along the way, it was inevitable that we would have to fight monsters if we were in the labyrinth. There were a few times when Titi and I would help in the battle. Even though we were going easy on each other, Al-kun seemed to understand our strength in those several battles. He continues to praise us for letting go.

　However, that praise is soon interrupted. It's the voice of the last girl in this escape party.

'Um, I appreciate the pep talk ....... Rather than talk to you, you should go to a place where you can rest quickly ....... You're really dying that way .......
'Oh, ah, yes. I kind of forgot about that. Thanks, Emily.

　Al-kun's companion girl, Emily, points at Ryner, who is moaning at the side of Titi.
　A slightly distinctive looking girl with silver hair and black eyes, she seems to be using sacred magic to be a wizard behind Al-kun's back.

It's a good thing that you're not the only one. I'm sorry.
'No, it's not. Thank you so much.

　Emily turned away shyly, as if she was shy.
　I looked at her profile and reaffirmed her 'display'.
　There was a skill called 'bare body' there. From its slightly awkward atmosphere, there is no doubt that it is a 'Magic Stone Human (Jewelculus)'.

　However, when I asked Al-kun about it, I was surprised to see that he responded in a way that was not so unusual for a "Jewelcrusader".
　It was a story that showed that things on the ground had changed quite a bit in the past year. The reason he had gone to the trouble of having the two of them accompany him all the way here was also to make sure that he wouldn't have any problems with being a year behind the times.

''Well then, Al-kun. Now that we're on the ground, I'll pay you the reward. But I've already paid most of it in advance: ......

　I take money out of my 'belongings' by pretending to take it out of my pocket.
　Somehow, I miss this action a bit too. You realize that you have returned to the Labyrinth United Kingdom.

You can really have it?　We got a lot of money in advance alone, though.
Don't be shy. I'm including a hush money in this one, just in case.

　I still want to give more than this, but I'm gulping it down.
　So it's just about the right amount of money.

Then, thank you very much. I won't ask for your name and I won't tell anyone that I met you. I will not ask for your name and I will not blow the whistle that I have met you. ...... I wish you all the best on your journey.
Yeah. Well, we'll be heading towards the Vault. Thank you so much for the escort. Good luck to you guys. I have your back.

　After handing over the reward, we say our goodbyes.
　Al-kun and his friends are going to Hoosiers to do some shopping with this extra income. We are going to the Valt.

I wish you good luck!

　Titty smiled as well and saw us off.
　Me and Titty prayed to them both with all the magic in our hearts, and asked for some blessing.

'Yes, yes, thank you. See you at .......
'Excuse me. Brother and sister: ......

　They shake their shoulders a bit, as if they've been cursed in some way, and then leave.
　The send-off continues until they are out of sight, and incidentally, I pick up their conversation after they are out of sight.

''Well then, Emily. Let's hurry up to the Hoosiers. We still have a lot of work to do.
''Yeah. But thanks to those seniors, my plan to get a new piece of equipment was shortened by ten days, right?　Not so fast: ......
This isn't time that's been reduced by our efforts. We just got lucky. If you get it wrong, we'll be the ones to suffer later.
Yeah, you're right. It's a bit of a no-brainer.
We've made up our minds that this is where we're going to make it. Let's just keep our heads up until that day comes.
Yeah. Okay. ......--

　Ugh, that's a first: .......
　I feel like I used to be like that too ....... But even though I say "long ago", it's only been a little over a month in terms of experience .......

　I'm not going to be able to get a good idea of what to expect when I see it.
　Titi follows behind them.

Wow, the ground has changed a lot. Those strange clouds have disappeared, it's like another world.

　It's not surprising from Titi's point of view, coming back after a thousand years.
　And now that I've been back for a year, I say the same words.

'Sure, it's pretty different: ......

　The two newcomers soothed and loosened my mind, and I took out a larger cloak from my 'possessions' and hid my physiognomy as best I could ...... examine the world that seems to be a year later.

　First of all, the "right way" we are walking now has changed quite a bit. In just one year, the labyrinth's "right path" had been extended from twenty-four layers to thirty layers. Furthermore, the materials have also been remade to be of a higher quality than before, which can be seen at a glance.

　When I briefly expanded the "Dimension" to the extent that it was not too hard on my body, I also found that it was no longer the Walt city I knew. Obviously, there are more buildings and streets, and more people. There are an extraordinary number of houses under construction, and the quality of people coming and going has changed. Many people seem to be more warm-hearted than before.

　And the most surprising thing is the one on the 'magic stone line' of the city.
　There was a box-shaped car there.

　A train - no, it's not a steam engine. It appears to be a locomotive using magical stones. Perhaps it is an inconvenient one that can only run on the 'magic stone line'. From the looks of it, there seems to be many other conditions as well.
　But even so, there's no doubt that the vehicle is there.

　There have been ships using magic stones and such for a long time, so it's not a strange story. Once the technology of the wheel and so on caught up, there was a basis for the spread of these vehicles throughout the city as soon as they caught up.
　However, the fact that they existed so suddenly and naturally made me feel sick.

　Everywhere was vibrant, and even the faces of those who made a living doing rough work were bright.
　The world had changed so much that the words of my world - the Wild West or the Age of Rapid Growth - came to mind.

　Of course, the culture and technology haven't quite caught up with us yet. ......
　I'm sure that my "sensitivity" senses the "distortedness" that lurks within the upheaval.
　I feel as if I am looking at an unfinished work of art on an unstable platform.

　This unpleasantness is not only about the visible surface world.
　If the bright world on the surface grows, it is only natural that the world on the other side of the world, which feeds off of it, will also grow as well. In the shadows of the city, we see a scene that looks like the debt of a year's rapid growth has accumulated.
　Clearly, the number of poor people has doubled.
　The air is tense and the blood in the alleyways has doubled.
　There are also many slaves who must have been abandoned by their masters.
　Among them, there were also a few figures that looked like 'Magic Stone Humans (Jewelculus)'.

　Seeing firsthand, I understand that this is an environment where a pair of people like Al-kun and Emily-chan from earlier would be born.
　It's a combination of Al, an ex-slave boy who was terminated on the mainland, and Emily, a girl from the 'Magic Stone Human' who was discarded from the country ...... a year ago, that would never be possible.
　It reminds me of the two of them in the labyrinth. I'm not sure if it's a good idea, but I think it's a good idea.

　--Truly, the 'Labyrinth Federation' had changed.

　On an even more nervous note, it seems like the percentage of beastmen in the Vault has decreased. And there's a strange increase in the number of knights in white and silver attire, and the glow of the magical stones that adorn the city seems a bit more poisonous.

　The gap I feel is not just a year old.
　It's a sensation as if it's one age away.

　And there aren't many people who can imitate such a world-tilting imitation.
　I have an idea. Perhaps--.

Well, Kanamin, I know you want to see the sights, but your appetite is killing you. I know you want to see the sights, but the child's appetite is at its limit.

　Titi interrupted my concentration on the Dimension.

'Oh, yeah, yeah ....... I can't get my stomach bug to stop, either. The portable food you guys gave me, Al, isn't a fundamental solution. If you don't eat something more stomach-friendly and get a good night's sleep, soon all this high tension will be broken ...... and we'll be just like the liners out there.

　He pointed to the silent liner held at Titi's side.
　Ryner reached his limit faster than we did, and we both passed out because he was on a high that we couldn't watch.
　Soon, there's a chance we'll be like that too.

Hmm. Let's get over there before that happens!
I'll show you the way. 'I could get out of the doorway of the Valt country. I know the Valt in my own way, so it's easy to find a store.

　Honestly, a second later, both me and Titi might be down.
　I immediately concentrate on searching for something to eat in 《Dimension》.
　By the way, the place where my house used to be was a beautiful clearing. Perhaps it's because of the bad location of being close to the labyrinth, but not even a new house has been built.
　Yup. It's probably because of the bad location.
　Even though it's surrounded by colored ropes and treated like a crime scene in my world, it's probably because of its location.

　If my house is impossible ......, there is only one place that is the closest and most flexible from here.
　That is the tavern closest to the Valt's Labyrinth.
　It's the tavern where I worked.

'Okay, I found it. There's a tavern left nearby that I know of, let's go there.
Yes, I understand.

　However, even though it was a force majeure, my position is that of a store employee who ran away without the manager's permission. Moreover, if he had done that much at Hoosier's, he could have caused trouble for the store.
　Still, if I was going to rely on him, I wanted to make that tavern the place to rely on.
　I recall the faces of the manager and shopkeeper Lin-san that I saw at the final of Lauravia's "Dance Party". If I wasn't mistaken then, the two of them were cheering me on.

　So even though I knew it would cause more trouble - I still wanted to visit again.
　Of course, there is a possibility that I will be disgusted and abused for being so generous. At that time, you can repay the debt of gratitude that I can now, and then look for the next place.
　Whatever the case, just don't leave that tavern out of your options while visiting the Wirth.

　I'm used to walking the path from the labyrinth to the tavern. Even if the landscape changed a bit, we didn't have to get lost to get there.

　I am greeted by the same signs and doors as before.
　It's the same bar that I remember.

　The sun is about to set, and it's getting late in the evening.
　Before that, we passed through the entrance.　
　The moment we entered, a pleasant voice echoed in the air.

Welcome! What do you want to order?　You can sit here.　...... What?

　This is Lynne, the signatory girl.
　She still has the same cheerful voice and is running around and working with great energy.

　She greets the visitors and stiffens three times when she sees their faces peeking through my cloak. Still, as a customer service professional, I manage to guide her to her seat.

''It's been a while, Lin-san. If you can, I'd like you to take a seat in the first corner, please.

　I shift my cloak so that I can see his face clearly, and then I bow my head.
　The burn marks visible on his neck should convince you that it's me.

'If, by any chance, Mr. Christ......?'
Yes, sir.

　I nodded.
　Then Mr. Lin put his hands to his mouth and shook his hair back like a tail and started to make a cute little noise.

'Wow, wow!　Wow, wow, wow!　It really is Mr. Christ!　It's been a year since I've gotten any cooler, but I'm not!　It's Mr. Christ!　You haven't changed!
'Oh, um, if you could be a little quieter, please: ......

　I don't want to stand out ...... but it might have been impossible from the start because of the titty next to me.
　She's a tall, beautiful woman with a blonde boy at her side. On top of that, Titi has the aura of a big man. Even that, in a manner of speaking, was due to the fact that he used to be something of an emperor.

　As a result, some of the searchers who were crowding the tavern turned their eyes this way.

''Oh, sorry. I just got a little excited.
'No, that's fine. It's been a really long time since I've been able to visit ....... And I'm sorry I'm late. Well, I've been AWOL for a very long time. ......

　To Lin-san, who looks apologetic, I first bow deeply.

'Eh, eh?　Is that what you're worried about?　After all that?
'I do care. Being absent from work without permission is not good. You shouldn't do it.
No, in the first place, we had permission to go to the labyrinth at that time in the store, so we were prepared not to be surprised if at any time you were found dead or alive: ......
...... Yeah, come to think of it, yeah.

　I entered the store, but it seems that I was alone and worried about something I didn't need to worry about. After all, there's no such thing as being alone in one's thoughts. I'm really glad I turned to this bar.

This is the Christine I know. ...... I hear there are imposters of you and stuff these days, but I'm pretty sure this is .......
'Oh, is there such a thing as an imposter of me ......?'
Yeah, I am. You mean Mr. Christ?

　I don't think I want to know too much about this "Mr. Christ" or whatever he is.
　I have a very, very bad feeling about this.

I have a very bad feeling about this. "Well, excuse me, but can we take our time with the small talk later?　I'm too hungry to say hello right now: ......
Oh, yeah. This is a bar and you're a customer now.
'I haven't had a good meal in a few days, so can I have three hot and hearty soup-type things that are easy on the stomach?　Also, I'm looking for a place to stay right away. By the way, I have a lot of budget.

　Since I couldn't spend my money above ground in my underground life, I can still afford to pay Al and the others.

''Oh, is it still like that?　You're right, you three are a wreck. The boy over there is dying. ...... I get it. I'm going to tell the manager that and more.
Please.

　After receiving our order, Lin showed us to the most inconspicuous seat and then hurriedly ran towards the kitchen.
　For now, if we wait like this, we'll get our soup.

'Fufu......'
Kanamin, people are staring at you.

　Titty makes Ryner sit down in his seat like a doll, and then urges him to look around.
　Even if I don't turn my eyes to look, thanks to the 《Dimension》, I know the eyes and voices around them. Among them, there was also an explorer who had mentioned my name.

''Oh, hey. That's .......
Yeah. Seriously, is this Kanami guy ......?　It's black hair and black eyes. ......
'Let's see, ......, I believe the correct name is 'Aika Wakanami Christ Eurasian Waldhusiers von Walker'?　I feel like it was a little longer: ......
'Come to think of it, I think it would have been bad if you didn't give it a designation in some countries. ...... And didn't they also have 'Lord of Heroic Tales (Epic Seeker Master)' or 'Dragon Slayer' at the beginning of their names?
Yeah, here it is. There's a lot of double names in there. I think--

　Mi, I don't want to hear any more ...... because I don't want to admit it.
　How did you get that name (so) ......?

　I turn over to hide my blushing face.
　A smirking Titty starts teasing me about it.

"Haha, you've been told. Kanamin is more famous than this boy, right?　Maybe we should have been a little more vigilant?
'No, I'd like to think it's not about me because it's being rumored under a name I'd never want to admit: ......
"Mmmmmmmmmmmm. It's a path that even children have followed. Names and titles are usually unwilling to be given. Phew, they're just the same.

　The boy who used to have the painful title of Demon King was happy to find his kind.
　It's seriously frightening as I only recently learned of the misery at the end of that unwanted title.

''I don't like the idea of you and your kind being unhappy ....... I rather heartily agree.
No, that's a line from a child. It is definitely a bad omen to be the same as Kanamin. Kanamin, judging from her face, she looks very unhappy.
'Or is your face unhappy ......?　Seriously, ......?
Seriously. If you leave them alone, they'll only have a gloomy look on their faces. Kanamin.

　I look at my face with Dimension.
　Indeed, if you ask me, it looks a little dark.
　Come to think of it, I think I was told similar things when I had my physiognomy and palm reading done in my former world. It looks like you were born with misfortune on your shoulders, so you should buy this jar or something ...... -- I refused without thinking too much about it that time, but I wonder if I should have actually bought the jar. ......?　If only I'd bought that jar, I wouldn't have been called to another world, brainwashed, denied my personality, or traded my sister for a body?　Since there is indeed a blessing in this other world, the benefit of that vase may have really existed. If that's the case, did I destroy the possibility of my salvation by myself?　I'm sorry for not being able to trust others.

You're in the habit of thinking by yourself, aren't you? You're probably thinking about the wrong things all by yourself. You must be careful.
'Ugh ....... Bad habit for sure. Thanks for telling me, Titty.

　Maybe it's because my sleepiness and hunger are nearing their limits, but I feel like I'm thinking about something even dumber than usual.
　What's a jar, a jar is .......
　No, well, I might buy one when I get home ....... Just in case it's meant to be an exorcism or a good luck charm or something, ....... Yeah, just in case.

It's a good thing. You and Naminami are partners in crime, so it's all good!　If you have any concerns, you can always talk to me!
Yeah, I'm counting on you.

　Titi gave him a thump on his chest.
　He would deny it, but he could rely on Titi's vessel as the one who stood above him. Any fears about the future were instantly scrubbed away.

　While we were chatting, a man in the restaurant approached our table and said, "Hey," he said.

He said, "Hey. I thought the place was buzzing, but seriously, you're the new guy. Seriously, you're the new guy from sometime. It's been a while.
Mr. Crow. It's been a while.

　He was a warrior who took care of me in many ways when I was in the single digits of my level. A year ago, he used to eat at this restaurant all the time, and that doesn't seem to have changed.

"Oh, you remember me well. I'm a bit impressed.
I've never forgotten what you taught me about the maze.

　He rises from his seat and shakes hands with Mr. Crow again, encouraging him to take an extra seat at the table.
　The murmur of those around them increases as they see this.
　The presence of an acquaintance in the store turns their suspicions into conviction.

'Hey, it looks like it's serious. It's the Christ Jesus Christ Eurasian Waldhusiers von Walker. It's the Christ Jesus Christ Eurasian Vartoff's Yards Von Walker.
Oh, shit. That's a real hero. I've never seen him before.
I think there's a reward for bringing him to the Walker house, don't you?
We're the winners of the Allied Nations' Dance Tournament. How can we, who didn't qualify, win? Maybe we can't even beat the Crowe brother next door. ......

　People who keep calling me names: ......, stop it.

　And it seems there is still a bounty on his neck.
　However, it's not an air of immediate attack, but a calm one.
　This is the tavern near the labyrinth. It's a good thing that there are criminals here, but they seem to be used to it.

　However, I'm the only one who can't get used to the name 'Lord Aikawakanami Christ Eurasian Waldhusiers von Walker'.
　I couldn't help but turn over next to Titi, who was laughing, her face red.

　Then, as if to cut through the buzz, the manager appears from the back of the kitchen.

''You guys, don't make a scene!　He depended on me to get this place off the ground. I'm not going to let him do anything to you. ...... No, come to think of it, you're already stronger than me as a rookie?

　He raised his voice and protected me.
　It's a nostalgic feeling of security. 'This is how they helped me when I worked before,' he said.

'No, they didn't. The manager is not only strong, but he has the dignity of an adult. That's why I feel safe here today.
Oh, oh. That stinky thing you said. It's true, you're new here. It's been a while.

　I bow my head, inwardly shocked at being called a stinker.

''It's really been a while. Um, I'm sorry for all the trouble I've caused you.''
Nobody is bothering me. I told you from the start that we wouldn't be bothered if you disappeared. Don't get cocky, rookie. ...... and, well, there's a lot to say about it, but eat first. I made you a quick meal.

　Even though my position had changed in many ways, the manager was the same as always, without fear. I'm sure he knows my personality after working with me for a short time. That was the most pleasing response to me.

　He then placed the plates in his hands on the table. Lin-san also appears from further back and places additional plates on the table.

　We have two more plates: bread soup with less spices and a salad of hot vegetables boiled until soft and tender. The soup is based on milk and the salad dressing is citrusy with little oil. The slightest hint of peppery scent is enough to stimulate our stomachs and make us salivate.

　Sure enough, the smell of it wakes up Rainer, who has been sleeping.

''Yes, it's good ......, it's good ......''

　He moves like a zombie and takes a little bit of soup into his mouth.

'Looks good!　Let's take it first, Kanamin!

　Titi's one started to devour it vigorously.
　The store manager, who was looking at the two of them, had a slightly grim look in his eyes. As I thought, when you are as good as the store manager, you know how good they are.

''So who are these guys ....... Is this another bad story?''
'Well, uh, ......, the former knight and traveling female comedian from Hoosiers, I guess ......?　I feel like a fellow labyrinth explorer.

　In the meantime, I'll try to introduce you in time.

'Reiner, sir. ....... Sorry for the rudeness, sorry for the rudeness, .......

　Ryner, with his mouth on a plate of soup, manages to tell them his name.
　And then, for some reason, Titty starts to complain about how he's dressed similarly to Ryner.

'Gee, a comedian, ....... The child is a former royalty, you know, a great one ......
'No, dude. I told you I don't like the king (that kind of thing) ......
Hmm?　Now that you mention it, it's true. I wonder why. The psychology of letting go is a bit regrettable: ....... Aaaaaaah, it's so strange! But by the way, this soup is very touching.

　Maybe it was the manager's delicious food, but it was so ruined.
　The tiredness of the past two days ...... or perhaps a thousand years is coming to the surface.

You're not going to be able to get your hands on any of these things. Just keep your mouth shut. I'm too hungry and I don't know what you're talking about.
Oui, no, no, no. I'm mugging.

　He knew he was confused, and he was honestly quiet.
　Then I pointed to Titi's head, which had become engrossed in devouring the vegetable salad, and continued the introductions.

'She's a traveling female comedian, and her name is Titi.
'Didn't you just say "royalty" ......?　No, you know what? I'm back. No details.

　The manager sees that it's another bad luck story and stops pursuing it with a wry smile.
　Crow, sitting across from him, laughs at that, and Lin agrees.　

'Right. We won't ask you anything. We don't ask any questions, because we believe in the character of Christ. He's a good kid, for what it's worth, and we believe that if something goes wrong, he'll solve the problem as brilliantly as he did with Lady Rustyala!
-Oh!

　--Rastiara (・・・・・・).

　At the mention of that name, a heat lights up in a body that should have been weak. My chest rises like an early bell, and the flush in my cheeks darkens.

　I know.
　The emotion is a skill '??' has been sublimated into the skill 'The Deepest Pledge (Di Cavernator)', which is coming back nicely.
　This is definitely a 'love interest'.
　That's why I get restless at the mere mention of his name.

　It reminded me of that glimmer of silvery white hair.
　A girl as fantastic as the morning mist, as beautiful as a white blade, as gentle as the sunshine - and her smile.

Do you know where that ......, that Rustyala Foodsayers, is now ......?
'What?　Well, I suppose he's in the cathedral now.　Um, but that's because Mr. Christ, you've returned it to the Hoosiers, right?　That's what I've heard: ......

　It seemed unnatural that I didn't know where Rustyala was.
　Immediately I change my mind and gather information.

'What kind of stories like that are you talking about ......?'
What kind of story is that: ...... Christ, you were so worried about the life of the present day god that you kidnapped her from the cathedral, right?　After that, I heard that he negotiated with the priests of the Hoosiers to change their treatment of the present human god?　When he was satisfied with that enough to look around the outside world, Lady Rustyala was satisfied with his role and returned to the cathedral, and now he's willing to do the job himself ......, or so I've heard.
'I see. ......'

　It was as if it didn't even register with me.
　But I think it's a fair point to drop after that.

　But if there's one thing I don't agree with, it's one point.
　That Rustyala is back in Hoosiers and willingly cooperating with them.
　What the hell is going on ......?

　After all, it seems that a year has passed.
　Although I asked Snow for what ifs that day, I'm sure it wasn't enough.
　What happened to Rastiara in my absence?
　Before we parted ways, Rustyala had been weak and vulnerable.
　How much of an effect that would have on her after this past year--

So don't think by yourself. First of all, let the boy tell you about him.

　Just before the vices reappear again, Titty stops me with a serious voice.
　She's a really dependable guy. I don't think she has the capacity to compete with her 'past' and 'present' combined.

Rustyala Hoosiers ....... She was one of mine.
Hmmm?　Hoosiers?　Are you related to Nosfy, by any chance?
'No, if anything, she's on the fringes of the tiara: ......

　To rely on Titty, he begins to explain.
　But then Ryner, who has been dying for a long time, interrupts. He seems to have recovered a bit with a little sleep and some nourishment.

'...... No, Christ. The situation is complicated for the present God, so wouldn't it be quicker to go and see him and talk to him?　We can go to Hoosier's tomorrow. We're lucky to have him around. If you get back to your people, you'll be an asset in the fight against the id. ...... or rather, I can't wait to finish eating and get to the inn. ......

　Right now, he wants to prioritize rest over sharing information.
　Certainly, Ryner is right, meeting up is the quickest way to do it. After all, me and Rustyala are friends. It would be most futile for Titi to tell me about her on the journey to the mainland if she told me about her.

'I'll do that. Is that all right with Titty?
Hmm. I agree that it would be better to meet him in person, if he is an ex-colleague of mine. After all, it's much easier to make a mistake with your eyes than by hearing it from someone else.
We're going to be a little late getting to the id, is that okay?
Hmm?　Now that I'm feeling better, I can afford to wait another hundred years or so, right?

　He replied blithely and with a sense peculiar to 'the one who steals reason'.
　There seemed to be nothing wrong with that.
　It wasn't vanity or anything else, Titi's longevity was probably the best in the world. After all, he had survived those millennia and made it this far.

'Well, Christ, Mr. ......?'

　Lin-san, who had been watching over the discussion, called out my name with concern.

''It's been a long time since I've returned to the Confederacy, so I'm going to go check on Rustyala tomorrow. She and I are good friends, so I think I can easily meet her.''

　I'm not being pushy or anything, that's what I'm saying.
　Right now, the vigilance of that cathedral won't be a problem. If you just want to meet in secret, it's easy.

　Hearing this, the manager replies with a bit of relief.

Good, I guess we have an agreement. Don't worry about your accommodation. There are plenty of couriers for you, Crowe over there. ...... Yeah, if you want, you can stay here like before, okay?
Thank you. But it's not safe for us to stay here. And this is all around us.
Well, I'm going back to the kitchen. If there's anything you don't understand, you can ask Crow over there for that too. Even this stuff is useful.

　With that, the manager and Lin-san went back to work at the bar.
　Immediately I don't hesitate to talk to Crowe, who mutters, "Hey, man, there's no such thing as ......".
　However, perhaps due to sleepiness and physical fitness issues, we don't have much time to make small talk. We ended up hearing about a safe inn early and getting directions to get there.

　And as soon as we all finished our bread soup and salad, we left the tavern.
　We exchange goodbyes with Crow-san outside the tavern.

''-- Thank you for everything today. Mr. Crow.
Don't worry about it. I'm proud of you. I taught you how to explore the maze, and I'll be proud of you until the day I die.　See you later. I look forward to seeing you again, man.

　As I watch Crowe's back as he tries to disappear into the darkening city of Valt, I confirm that I am lucky.
　When I began to challenge the labyrinth, I had met such nice people in such a nice place. If that's not good luck, what is?

　With our faces brightening, we start walking towards the inn that we were told about.
　By the way, Ryner is beside Titi as the power went out again, having reached its limit.

　We arrive at a reasonably pricey and large inn and rent one of the large rooms at the reception.
　At first, I tried to separate the men and women, but Titi didn't want to, so we only had one room. I thought there was no way for a mistake to happen with these three, so I gave my permission.

'Hmmm. I'm not sure if this is a modern innkeeper. It's not bad.'

　Titty throws the liner on one of the beds and sits down on a nearby couch to get comfortable.
　Meanwhile, I fill the room with Dimensions.
　There is nothing suspicious in the room. There are no traces of magic, nor are there any magic tools.
　However, there are a few things that bother me. When I stayed at the Wald a year ago, I couldn't help but worry about hygiene, but the cleanliness of this room was within my acceptable range. To say that it's an expensive place to stay would be an understatement, but the quality is strangely good for the price.
　It's clear that the culture itself is on a higher level.

It's a good thing," he said, "that's why you don't raise your eyebrows. "This is why you shouldn't raise your eyebrows. Relax, relax. Relax, relax, take a look at this child. You can find the following website: ...... hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I'm going to be able to see Lastiara, one of Kanamin's friends, tomorrow. I'm looking forward to that!

　Titi spoke to me and I finished my safety check.
　Indeed, it would be useless if they were too cautious and couldn't rest.
　If there was an attack of some kind, these three people would definitely notice someone.
　Not to mention me with my skill 'sensitivity', but Titty and Ryner's good intuition is also in the abnormal range.

''Hmmm, maybe, but I think Titi and Rustyala will be on the same page, right?
Really?　You think the boy will be good company?　I'm curious. I'm curious, Kanamin. Can you tell me what the girl is like, just one word?

　I don't need to be told what kind of person I am.

'It's hard ....... But in a word, yes, .......

　It's a very personal story, but there's only one primary impression I have of this chest.
　I'll tell it like it is.

I'm a very bright girl. And Rustyala Hoozeyers is my kind of girl.

　I like it.
　That's all she'd be to me.

"Wow, you're really bright. "So you're Kanamin's favorite girl... I see. .......　Favorite ...... girl ......?

　Hearing my words, Titty put a question mark at the end of the word.

'Yeah, I like ....... So I can't wait to see you ....... And to all my friends .......

　Arriving at the safety of the inn, the inn, and spitting out the words in my mind's eye, I suddenly felt relaxed. Naturally, my eyelids became heavy and I sank my body into the bed.

　The consciousness that had been so preoccupied easily slipped away.
　I think I can hear Titi's voice from a distance, but I'm at the end of my rope.

　Because of the sense of security, I can no longer keep my consciousness connected.

　We finally make it back to the Allied Valt.
　I have friends on this earth.
　Rustyala, Maria, Snow, Reaper, and Sera.
　I have a lot to apologize to them. I have a lot to say to them.

　And they have people to help and enemies to fight.
　The Apostle Sith, who took Dia, and the Guardian (Guardian) Aide, who took my sister Yotaki.

　There is a lot to do ...... but for now let's rest.
　I'm going to be able to sleep with my eyes closed, and when I wake up, a new battle will begin.

　The battle that cannot be defeated is again--and so now let's take it slow--......