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　As soon as Thor rushes into the passageway, the waiting clay figures gather at once to block the entrance and exit.

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　The obstacles seem to be easily kicked out of the way, but they may serve as a comfort.

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"Hey!　It was amazing!"

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　While Thor was taking a small breath, Kugase came crashing into him with considerable force.

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　He hugged me strongly, but the basket handles and breastplate were painful.

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　When I lightly tapped her shoulder, she put more strength into the hug, as if she misunderstood my meaning.

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"...... are you all right?　Here you go, if you like."

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"Well, thanks a lot."

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　Rummella offered a small tusked container with a demure attitude.

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　Thor accepts it and gulps down the restorative in one gulp.

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"I've got to admit, I'm impressed!　It's too cool to be that strong!"

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"Are you hurt?　Please let me know if there are any sore spots."

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"Not particularly. I'm more interested in ......."

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　Unlike the two who can still move, the older redheads remain crouched down.

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　After fighting with all their might and using the Kamieda magic technique twice, they seem to have lost all their strength.

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　They had done so much recklessly, and they were also under the influence of the curse. Besides, they have been repeatedly fighting in the thick miasma.

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　It's no wonder that he's like this.

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"Okay, I'll carry Stratchia. Kugasse is Ninessa. Ram Merla, you lead the way with caution."

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"Okay, sir."

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Yes, I'm on it.

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　The clay figures are powerful but slow-moving, making them difficult to use in narrow passages or on slopes.

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　Thor, carrying a limp red-headed swordsman on his back, borrows one of the swords from the Fangs of the Rotting Dragon as a precaution.

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　The sword has a spilled blade, but it is better than a sword that has lost its edge.

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"I'm surprised you even managed to retrieve the sword.

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"It's thanks to the old man who bought me a lot of time. Thanks to you, I've been able to get all this.

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　In the palm of Kugase's hand, which he held out to me with a smile, was a black crystal with a mysterious glow.

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　It seemed that he had also taken the jewel of the queen ant that he had defeated.

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　After proudly showing it off, the girl tucks the jewel into her waist pouch as before.

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　It is said that the ants in this dungeon will take a few days to reappear.

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　Since we had already destroyed the ants on the way to the dungeon, we reach the labyrinth master's room on the fifth level without incident, with a few breaks in between.

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　However, Kugase and Rummelera also ran out of energy along the way, and Thor ended up dragging them along with him.

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　Thor finally catches his breath after making sure everyone drinks water and puts them into their sleeping bags.

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　As he is remembering this and that, he hears a small exhale from Straccia, who is lying down beside him.

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　The swordsman opens his eyes and looks up at the ceiling silently, then mutters in a muffled voice.

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"............ I've shown you an unfortunate way to lose, haven't I?"

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"Yes, it is. What's with his swordsmanship? It's not like that.

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"Oh, it's not like me. ...... in a hurry to win."

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　Remembering the near frenzy of Stratchia's movements, Thor utters the words that come to mind.

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"You were going to die, weren't you?"

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"Maybe. If we can beat them, that's all that matters."

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"A man who aspires to be a great man should not be so reckless."

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　Stratchia's lips twisted into a small smile at the suggestion.

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　It was hard to tell whether he was smiling or in pain.

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"You once asked me what it meant to be an adventurer, didn't you?"

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Yes, you heard me.

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"To make a name for myself. That's all I want. Even if I am scattered in the depths of the earth with nothing to show for it."

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　I have heard that Straccia was born near the youngest of the royal family of Zuma, the Land of Sand.

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　And that there is a blood feud in his homeland.

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"............ I see."

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　Thor could say nothing more, and only replied with a single word.

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　The next day, having regained their strength and magic, the group departed for the surface.

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　It had taken quite a long time to get here, but the journey would not have been so tedious if there had been no battle.

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　Before noon, as they were waiting in a passageway where they could see the light on the ground, they heard what sounded like whistling.

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　It seems that a flying dragon boat has arrived.

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　In the sunlight for the first time in two days, the girls with sunken faces finally smiled a little happily.

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　The weight of the curse that had been hanging over them until then has finally disappeared.

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　It took about an hour to reach the border town of Dadan.

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　However, since it is impossible to get directly into the outer wall, we alighted at a special landing along the street.

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　Inside the fenced compound, we saw a large stable.

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　It seems that some livestock are kept there for fodder.

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　Several carriages are already waiting for them, and their followers begin to crowd around Stratchia and the others who have disembarked from the flying dragon boat.

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　Thor, who had been waiting for them for some time, finds himself pushed into one of them.

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　After about ten minutes, the carriages arrive at the square in front of the Adventurers' Bureau in the outer city.

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　They were going directly to their homes, and Thor asked them to stop here.

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"What, are you getting off here, old man?"

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"Um, ......, I'm on my way to the almshouse now, would you like to join me?"

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"No, thank you. You've been very helpful this time. Thank you."

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　As Thor was about to open the door after saying thank you, the two girls hurriedly stopped him.

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"Wait a minute. Here's my letter of introduction. If you show it to the receptionist, you'll get first priority for treatment.

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"Here, you can use it to help pay for your treatment, old man."

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　Rummella hands me the letter with a pensive look on her face, and Kugase forcefully pushes the bag around my waist where my treasures were stored.

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　Thor's lips lifted at the sight of the two men's efforts as they accepted their gifts.

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　When he returns to his lodgings, he is greeted by Sora, who is taking in the sheets that have just been washed.

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　The girl runs up to him silently, clings to Thor's arm and inhales like a puppy.

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"Mmmm, it's been a while since I've smelled you, Thor. ...... smells so sweaty. What's wrong?"

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"Yeah, I've had a lot going on."

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"To-chan!"

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　Next, Moe, who had heard them talking, came running out of the back room at a furious pace.

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　He clung strongly to Thor's waist and raised his voice.

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"Did you miss me, Moo?　Moo missed you so much!"

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　As I stroked his golden curls, which were pressing against me, Yuril came out, as if he had heard the commotion.

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　With a relieved smile on his face, he comes closer and reaches out his hand to casually touch Thor's face.

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　Then, after showing slight surprise at his action, he spoke to him in his usual calm tone.

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"Welcome back, Thor. I am glad to see you are safe.

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I'm back. I'm back.

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"Yes, I see. We still have some time before dinner, so why don't you take a bath first?"

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　He noticed Thor's smell and suggested that we go.

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　The sheets are freshly washed.

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　I want to clean myself up and get a good night's rest tonight.

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"Well, I'll take your word for it."

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"Well, why don't we all go together?"

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Moo is going to clean you up!

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"Hmmm, shall we do that?"

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　Thor thought to himself that it was not a bad feeling, even though he had just returned and had to turn around immediately.

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"But it's very thoughtful of you to wash the sheets for me," he said.

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"Oh, that's ......."

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"Oh, no, it's Moe's handiwork!"

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　For some reason, the child was proudly puffing out his chest.

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