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29 - CHAPTER XXIX -- AFTER A BEVERAGE

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　The day after Lillianne conquered the "Mine Dungeon," Roland was again summoned to Count Elsen's mansion.

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　Roland went to Count Elsen's mansion, tilting his head to see what was going on, but was surprised to see Lucius at the dinner table.

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Oh, you've come, Mr. Roland.

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Count Elsen, what the hell is this?

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I am sure you will be pleased, Mr. Roland. Lucius has agreed to supply silver for your guild."

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What?　The Golden Eagle?

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Mm. Well, have a seat.

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　Roland sat down at Count Elsen's suggestion and shared a table with Lucius.

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　The food was brought to the table.

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　It was strange to be dining with one's arch-enemy, and Roland couldn't help but feel uncomfortable throughout the meal.

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I have heard of the quarrels between you," he said.

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　Count Elsen said this, which made Roland and Lucius cringe.

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He said, "It seems that you have split the city's alchemy guilds in half, and they are in violent conflict with each other. They're also causing trouble for the city's suppliers or something."

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"......"

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I'm sure both sides have their points of view. But why don't you both cool your heads, sheathe your swords, and cooperate with each other for the development of the city and alchemy?"

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I will not refuse the Count's request. Our guild, the Golden Eagle, will let bygones be bygones and join hands with the Arsenal of Spirits for the development of the city.

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　Lucius took the initiative to show Count Elsen his auspiciousness.

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　Count Elsen looked at Roland.

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I have no particular objection to ...... supplying you with silver ore if you supply me with it.

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'Mm-hmm. Well, then, we've come to an agreement. From now on, we will cooperate with each other in the distribution of resources.

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　Roland and Lucius signed the document in front of Count Elsen.

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　The document stipulated that if either party was suffering from a shortage of ore, they would supply each other with ore at an appropriate price according to each other's market value.

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　The two men shook hands firmly, concealing their inner hostility and plastering a fake smile on their faces, and signed a tentative first agreement.

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No, I'm glad. I'm glad you two made peace. Now the alchemy of this city will be further developed.

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　Count Elsen nodded his head in satisfaction, unaware of their inner feelings.

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Now the "Arsenal of the Spirits" can participate in the silversmithing fair," Count Elsen said. Originally, only one silversmith from the territory was allowed to participate in the competition, but this time, they were allowed to exhibit their silversmith's work as a collaboration. I am going to have Cheal, who belongs to the "Arsenal of Spirits," and Dorwin, who belongs to the "Golden Eagle," exhibit their work together. I expect both guilds and both of you to be very determined and fight hard to make the fair a success.

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　The next day, silver ore began to be supplied to the "Spirit Arsenal," and the workshop began to operate as usual.

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　Just as the snowy mountains that had been buried in heavy snow melted and wildflowers appeared, the truth that had been hidden until then was eventually revealed, and the information that had been mixed up until that point was brought to a conclusion.

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　The quest office announced that the "Guardian of the Magic Tree" had conquered the "Forest Dungeon" and the "Mine Dungeon.

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　At the same time, it was also announced that a new Class A adventurer had been born.

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(silly ......)

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　Willik was stunned in front of the bulletin board at the quest reception desk.

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　On the bulletin board was a sign announcing that Monica Vermale, an archer, had been promoted to an A-class adventurer.

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(That's impossible. (How is this possible? She had been a dropout archer with low agility. There must be some mistake. This ...... shouldn't be happening.)

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　It was officially decided that Roland would be in charge of the instructional staff at the Guardian of the Magic Tree.

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　At the same time, he will also become the executive director of the "Guardians of the Magic Tree".

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　Wirik will work under Roland.

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　Of course, the prior agreement with Lukius to be a special advisor to the "Golden Eagle" was also cancelled.

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　Rukius never contacted Willik again.

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（I will not allow this!)

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　Having lost the big showdown to Roland, and having been completely defeated and abandoned by Lukius, Wirik left the city because he did not want to admit defeat.

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　After that, no one knows Wirik's whereabouts.

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　The adventurers' town was abuzz with talk of "The Guardian of the Magic Tree.

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　Those with a good ear in the city quickly discovered that the driving force behind this month's breakthrough of the "Guardians of the Magic Tree" was the three rapidly growing members, Monika, Shakuma, and Yufine.

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　Monica was already an A-class archer, and it soon became common knowledge that it was only a matter of time before Shakuma and Yuffine would be promoted to A-class as well.

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　The three of them had gone from being unknown newcomers to suddenly being in the limelight as some of the city's leading adventurers.

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　The three were soon sought after everywhere.

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　Wherever they went in the city, people wanted to shake their hands and talk with them.

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　Bards sang songs of praise for their valor throughout the city, painters painted imaginative pictures of their heroism, and orators told stories of their exploits to the people.

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　Alchemy guilds offered to make weapons for them, and adventurers were eager to connect with them.

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　However, the existence of the connoisseur behind the girls' rapid growth and the existence of a skilled trainer who had recently joined the "Guardians of the Magic Tree" were only rumored by a few.

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Then, in celebration of this dungeon conquest, let's have a party.

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　Shakuma raised his sake cup and merrily led the toast.

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「「「「「Kampai」」」」」

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　This is a bar in town.

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The "Keeper of the Magic Tree" had reserved a room in the bar for a party to celebrate the dungeon attack.

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　Invited to the party were the regular members of the "Guardians of the Magical Tree," as well as adventurers from outside the company who had been temporarily assigned to the dungeon attack team, and Roland and other members of the "Arsenal of Spirits.

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　Roland was sitting and drinking with the members of the "Arsenal of Spirits.

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We'll drink to that, Mr. Roland.

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　Cheal offers Roland a goblet.

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Hey! You're over here."

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　Lange took the liquor away from Cheal and pushed the juice at him.

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He said, "Ehhh. I can drink alcohol too. Please give it back to me, Mr. Ranju.

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If I let you drink, the guild will be punished. I mean, elves are strictly forbidden to drink.

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Ugh. I want a drink too.

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Cheal. I think the food's here."

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　Roland pointed to the meat dishes being brought in.

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'Eh?　Wow. Meat."

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　Cheal completely forgot about the alcohol and shifted his attention to the food.

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But is it okay? But is it okay for us to intrude on the celebration of the "Guardian of the Magic Tree"?

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　Aryeh asked Roland in a reserved manner.

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It's all right. This dungeon attack was a result of everyone's hard work. Besides, from now on, the "Arsenal of Spirits" will be more and more connected with the "Guardians of the Magic Tree. It's meaningful for everyone to hear what adventurers have to say, and I'm sure there are many people on the adventurer side who would like to interact with this kind of alchemy guild. Here we are.

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Mr. Roland. Thank you for your assistance during the dungeon attack."

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　Those who belonged to Roland's unit come to greet him with sake cups in hand.

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Cheal," he said. I didn't know you were here.

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Monica!"

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　Cheal and Monica immediately begin talking in a friendly manner.

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Roland. Where is she?"

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　Someone from Lilianne's unit asks Roland quizzically.

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'She's the one who made Monica, Shakma, and Yuffine's silver weapons.

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What a surprise! She is the creator of the 'Silver Iron Breaking Bow'?"

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　Soon Cheal was surrounded by those interested in silver weapons.

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　Roland made sure that other members of the "Arsenal of Spirits" could also interact with the adventurers.

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She is Aryeh, the one in charge of refining the 'spirit light stone' this time.

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He said, "Oh, well. You are the one who made the 'spiritual light stone'?

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We have heard about your skill. We have heard that you have prepared the "Spirit Light Stone" faster than the "Golden Eagle".

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Aryeh is the best refiner in town. It is no exaggeration to say that he is the heart of the Arsenal of Spirits.

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I'm not sure I want to do that. That's not true!

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　Aryeh was embarrassed, but not too full of it.

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　Roland did not need to be introduced to Lange, who was crossing swords with a cup in his hand with a group of strong men from the warrior class and a thousand adventurers from all over the world.

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Hey," he said. I heard that your guild made a 'silver iron-breaking bow.

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You should make me a silver weapon, too."

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Our weapons are expensive. Our weapons are expensive.

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Wow. I can't afford that.

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You could buy a little carriage.

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What do you say, young man? How about a drink?

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I like that. If we win, you make us weapons for free.

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Yes, I'll do it. But if I win, you'll have to buy a million gold weapons.

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Stop. Stop. Let's just drink normally."

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Hey, you're a real pussy."

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　The place erupts in laughter.

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　After Roland made sure that all the members of the "Arsenal of Spirits" were properly integrated into the party, he headed for Lillianne's table.

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Lillianne," Roland said. Thank you very much for inviting me.

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Oh, Mr. Roland. You don't have to be such a stranger. You are already a member of the Guardians of the Magic Tree.

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　Lillianne's cheeks were slightly red, but her tone was clear.

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　She did not seem to be drunk.

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　She had hardly had a drink since a few minutes ago and only sipped a little when offered.

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　Perhaps because of her position as a superior, like Roland, she seemed to be more concerned about making sure others enjoyed themselves than herself.

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She said, "Thank you. However, I also have a status as an 'arsenal of spirits.

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I'm not sure I'm going to be able to do it. You are in a lot of trouble, aren't you? You have so many different titles.

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　Lillianne giggled.

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　They sat next to each other for a while and talked.

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　It was the day they had vowed to defeat the "Golden Eagle" together.

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From the launch of the "Arsenal of Spirits," to the fair, to Roland's appointment as special advisor.

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Looking back, it has been a long time since we got here.

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　Lillianne said as if lamenting the distant past.

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Yes," she said. But there is still a long way to go. I don't think the Gilded Eagle will be able to go on being beaten like this.

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I agree. We have to keep our heads up from now on."

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　After they had been talking for a while, Monica, Shakuma, and Yuffine came over.

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They are Monica, Shakuma, and Yufineh. I heard that you have been officially appointed as the instructor of the "Guardian of the Magic Tree". Congratulations."

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　One by one, the three brought a bottle of sake and poured it into Roland's cup in gratitude, then sat down beside him.

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　Lorin was unexpectedly surrounded by four envious young women.

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Roland asked, "Are you enjoying yourself, Mr. Roland?　What?　You haven't been drinking at all. I need to drink more.

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　Shakuma came to Loran, looking completely out of tune.

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　It looked like he was already pretty much finished.

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　He suddenly hugged Roland, pressed the sake cup to his mouth, and nuzzled him like a dog.

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Shakuma. It looks like it's already pretty well done.

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I don't think so. I am not drunk at all.

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　Shakuma suddenly began to weep as he said this.

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Ugh. Roland!

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What's the matter? You're crying all of a sudden."

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I am grateful to you," he said. I wasn't sure if I could make it as an adventurer, but thanks to you, I was promoted to B class. You really are a goddess of victory, you are!"

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To me, you guys are the winners."

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Blessings and kisses to the goddess."

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　Shakuma kisses Roland on the cheek.

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　To Roland, however, Shakuma's kiss felt like a puppy licking his cheek.

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　Her petite frame made it feel even more so.

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　Roland stroked her head and the other three watched them with lukewarm eyes.

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'Ugh, Roland-saaan!'

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　Shakuma then said the same thing over and over again and continued to cling to Loran.

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　Meanwhile, Yufine was chivvying and drinking without expression, and Monica was maturely smiling in the back, as if she were in trouble.

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　After a while, Shakuma became so drunk that he fell asleep with Roland's lap as a pillow.

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He was so drunk that he fell asleep with Roland's lap as a pillow. Oh, my God. He's my boss. I'm sorry for being rude. I'm sorry. Can I borrow your blanket?

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　Yuffine pulls Shakuma away from Roland and takes care of him.

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She pulled Shakuma off of Roland and took him into her arms.　The ceiling is down and the floor is up?　That's strange. The world is upside down.

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　Shakuma grumbled as he lay on the couch.

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Monica, come here.

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　When Roland asked her to do so, Monica sat down next to Roland without hesitation.

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The three of you are amazing," Roland said. I can't believe you three managed to conquer the dungeon."

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No, no, it's all thanks to you, Mr. Roland."

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You topped the Turtle Dragon, didn't you?"

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I'm thinking, "Yes, but I'm not sure that's a good idea. I'm not sure if it's okay that I'm being lifted up like this. It's mostly because of you.

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I don't think so. You conquered the dungeon because of your effort and ability. You have done something worthy of being honored. You should be more proud of yourself.

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I wonder if "so ....... But if you say so, I will.

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Oh, you may still be confused by the changes in your surroundings, but eventually you will feel right at home. Just wait until then."

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Mr. Roland. Congratulations once again on your appointment to the executive ranks."

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　Yuffine, who moved Shakma out of the way and came to sit next to Roland, said.

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　Yuffine moved closer to Roland's side until their shoulders and knees were almost touching.

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From the beginning, I've always preferred Roland to Wirik," Yuffine said. He's so ordinary, Willik, he's so ordinary. And he ran away without admitting defeat. It's so disgraceful. Compared to that, Mr. Roland's manly spirit..."

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Ha, ha. Thank you.

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Hey, Mr. Roland. You already have a plan for next month's training, don't you?"

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　Euphine looked into Roland's eyes with a probing look.

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'Now, ...... what makes you think that?'

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I expect the conflict with the 'Golden Eagle' to intensify in the future." It is hard to believe that someone as good as Mr. Roland has no idea what to expect. Isn't he thinking of many things, from strengthening existing units to creating new ones?"

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I can't keep secrets from you. That's right. I have a lot on my mind.

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I knew it. What exactly do you have planned?

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I can't tell you that yet. I can't tell you that yet, partly because I haven't worked out the details yet, and partly because it's not the right time or the right place for you to hear it. I'm just saying that I'm trying to set things up.

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He said, "Well, I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. That's good. Let's hear it.

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　Euphine took Roland's arm and said in a slightly indulgent tone.

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　It was an unusual gesture for her, who usually displays a dry attitude toward everyone.

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No," she said. There are adult circumstances.

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I'm an adult now, too. Do you want to try it?

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　Euphine is getting more and more attached to Roland, her arms more and more entwined and close together.

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　Her breasts casually pressed against Roland's arms.

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　Roland chuckled.

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'Ha ha. That's not what I meant. It's not that I think of you as a child. It's a managerial matter. There are confidentiality obligations, and there are some things that are better left to my subordinates. I wouldn't want you to be distracted from your own work because of what I have to say about management.

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I'll be fine. I don't neglect my own work when I hear about management issues. I can help you on the management side while also pursuing your results as an adventurer.

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I see. You may be right. But, yes. If you want to be a part of that kind of talk, you first have to become an executive of the Guardians of the Magical Tree.

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You're so boring, Mr. Roland. Why don't you at least tell us a little bit about yourself?

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What's wrong?　You are getting involved in some strange way. It's not like you.

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So, Mr. Roland, let me ask you straight out, can I be a Class A healer?"

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I'm not sure I want to do that. Yes, I can.

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Really?　I'm so happy!"

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I'd rather you be that good.

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Then, please make my development a priority next month. I trained Monica intensively this month."

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Of course, you're going to have to work harder than that. From now on, the competition with the "Golden Eagle" is going to be more intense. I need you to work harder than ever.

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Yes, I am. I will do my best. Eventually, I hope to become a unit leader like Lilianne and eventually become Roland's right-hand man!

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I'm not sure I'll be able to do it. That's the spirit.

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Mr. Roland. I've been exploring the dungeon this time and have a few questions about troop operations.

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Oh, go ahead. Go ahead. As long as I can answer.

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　Monica felt bothered while Roland and Yuffine were talking.

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　Since a few minutes ago, Roland has been preoccupied with Yuffine.

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　I didn't realize that Yuffine was such an appealing girl.

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　She wanted to talk to Roland, but she couldn't be as aggressive and appealing as Yuffine.

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(If this is the case, I should have talked to Cheal all along.)

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　Monica continued to listen to their conversation for a while with a teasingly gloomy expression.

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Then, as for the formation in the high and low lands, ......

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I think the archer's operation is more important when there is a difference in elevation. But I would rather have Monica explain that to you than me. Monica, can you explain it to me?"

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　Monica's face lights up when Roland talks to her.

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　For her, being approached by Roland was a blessing in disguise, a drop of water in the desert, a ray of light in a dark cave, a slice of bread given to the hungry.

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　Immediately, she begins to speak, her breath rushing out of her.

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Yes," he said. In a land of varying elevations, the things to watch out for when operating an archer are sunlight, wind direction, building structure, distance from the enemy, and distance from your allies. However, no matter how high you occupy, if you are isolated from the ground troops, you will be an easy target for the enemy.

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Haha. You don't have to speak so hastily."

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Oh, I'm sorry. I was just ......."

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　Monica blushed and turned her head down.

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I'll hear you out," she said. Speak slowly.

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Yes. ......

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(Mr. Roland. (Mr. Roland, you really cared about me. You are a kind man after all.)

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　Monica then leaned forward and joined the conversation, competing with Eufine.

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　Roland balanced between the two of them and made sure that no mistakes were made.

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　Lilianne, on the other hand, stayed out of the conversation the whole time, swaying her glass of grape wine and watching the two girls try to get Roland's attention with a relaxed air.

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Lillianne was watching the two girls trying to get Roland's attention with an air of reserve. Where's the shadowy hero of the show, the connoisseur Roland?"

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　One drunken man shouted loudly.

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　He was a Warrior man.

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　This triggered the crowd at the center of the revelry to start looking for Roland.

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Oh," he said, "you've been sitting around here doing nothing. That's no good. You have to make some noise, too. Come on, come here.

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Here's to our connoisseur!

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Keep up the good work.

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　Roland is pulled by a group of large men who smack him in the middle, pull him around, and rub him down with alcohol.

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'Oh no, this is getting to me. I'm not much of a drinker.

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　Roland was drunk and inebriated and heard the sound of children laughing and thumping on his desk.

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　Cheal was running on the desk with an upturned face, and Lange seemed to be chasing him.

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He said, "Hey, you! Wait for me, you little brat. You drank after all.

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Cahahahahaha."

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　Those around them look at the two of them and burst out laughing with a thud.

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　Most of them were amused and moved plates and bottles of liquor out of the way for Cheal.

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　Roland was a little rough around the edges, but he was finally enjoying the happiness of being recognized and rewarded for what he had done.

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　It was the happiness of finally finding a place where he belonged.

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　Eventually, the party was at its peak, but it was time to break up.

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　Among the participants, there were those who were pleasantly drunk, those who were inebriated, and those who were in good spirits.

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　The more energetic ones took care of the intoxicated ones and headed home.

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　Roland and Lilianne, the organizers of the party, stayed behind to make sure that everyone was on their way home so that no one would fall asleep on the side of the road.

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　Monica and three others, as well as Lange and three others, were asked to leave first.

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　As for the ones who were drunk, I let them stay with me for a while in the night breeze until they recovered.

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　After seeing to it that everyone left to the end, Roland decided to take Lilianne home.

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'That was fun,' she said. Mr. Roland."

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Yeah. Oops.

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Oh, are you all right?"

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　Lillianne lent a shoulder to the staggering Roland.

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　She was tall, and she was just the right support for Roland.

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I'm sorry," Lillianne said. I think I had a little too much to drink.

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I'm not sure I'd like that. It's okay. Let's go home like this.

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　The two walked down the street at night, shoulder to shoulder.

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Are you all right?　Are you feeling all right?"

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Yes, it's rather nice to be able to get drunk and rowdy with people I can call my friends for the first time in a long time.

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I was surrounded by young girls," he said. They are all pretty girls, and I'm sure Roland wasn't too happy about it.

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Hahaha. That's not true.

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Now, Mr. Roland, you have a lot to choose from, don't you?"

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I don't like it. They are my subordinates. There's no need for them to get all bent out of shape."

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　They reached Lillianne's home.

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Lillianne said, "Thank you very much for your help today. Now I'm off to ......."

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Oh, it's dangerous."

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　Lillianne took Roland's hand and supported him again.

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I'm sorry," she said. I'm sorry, I shouldn't have done that. I'm always getting you into trouble.

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It's all right. I'd rather you rely on me more.

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I can't say that," he said. I'm already in a position to be in charge of others. You have to be more firm.

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You are stoic, aren't you? But are you all right?　You won't make it home with a gait like that, will you?　Wouldn't it be better for you to get some rest?"

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Yes, that's right. I'll just sit by the side of the road in that area and enjoy the night breeze for a bit before heading home."

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I don't have to stay out here in this cold weather. What do you think?　Why don't you come up here to my house?"

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What?

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　Roland involuntarily looked at Lilianne.

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　Her face was closer than he had expected.

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　Her eyes, staring at him feverishly, plunged into his own.

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　Before she knew it, she had her own arm entwined with Roland's.

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　She comes to rest her body against Roland as it is.

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　Even through her clothes, I could feel the fullness and softness of her body.

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　It was the body of an adult woman, different from that of a girl like Yuffine or Shakma.

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　Just a slight movement of his face would touch her lips.

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　Roland reflexively turned his face away.

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She said, "Hey, Mr. Roland. Please stay the night. Wouldn't that be nice?"

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No, Lillianne. You and I are not compatible.

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You say things like that again. You have made me too strong, and I have been carrying the heavy responsibility all by myself. Only one person has carried the weight of Class A. ......"

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Lillianne, ......"

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I'd be happy if you gave me a little reward for my hard work. Right, sir?"

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　Roland was cracking up when Lillianne called him 'teacher.

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　She still remembered that she had taught him, and she had always been grateful and respected him.

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　And so, she said, she would now devote herself to me, body and soul.

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　Her mind is the same as it was when she was a student, and her body has grown more feminine.

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　Roland was so happy with the happiness that spread out before his eyes that he was knocked back and forth.

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　She leads him through the door and up to the bed.

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　The door of the house that let them in did not open until the next morning.

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