Read Adventurer Tale of Pouring 25 Years of Life into a Useless Skill, and Now After All That Time is the Strongest

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"It's been a long time, Mr. Thor.

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　The woman bowed with her bluish hair falling in graceful waves and a bashful smile on her face.

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　Her body, even smaller than Sola's, was wrapped in the blue folds of a temple priest's uniform.

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　She held a long staff with a disproportionately large rain crystal stone on the end.

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　It is a very obvious water wizard's attire.　

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　The person who approached Thor and the others was a familiar face.

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　A large woman, in contrast, appears from behind him.

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"How are you, old man?　And Ram-chan, why did you say that twice?"

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"Well, that's, that's, that's, that's just for emphasis."

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"You're looking as good as ever too, Ram, Kugasse."

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　Rummella and Kugasse look at each other happily in response to Thor's answer.

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　Just as they were about to open their mouths in unison, a loud voice came from behind them.

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"Well, well, well... isn't it Thor-dono? It has been a long time. I see you have a new suit of armor. It suits you very well. Oh, I see that Sola and Yuril are doing well. ....... No, you look a little pale, Miss Thora.

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"Hello, Mr. Barconia. I've been a little bit sick. But I'm fine now.

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Oh, I'm glad to hear that. This is a somewhat miasma-inducing place. I'm having trouble keeping from breaking out in a cold sweat.

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　The man who spoke to me in a bouncy voice was also a familiar face to Thor.

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　With an exaggerated smile on his face, Barconia looked down and spoke to him.

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"Oh, Mr. Mu. You are still as small and lovely as ever. And those rings look wonderful on you.

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"Moo fits everything. Hey, old man, your hair is growing back.

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"How do you like it?　I was told I lacked a bit of dignity, so I grew it out."

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　With a nonplussed expression, Barconia strokes his neatly trimmed mustache.

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　The impression is that his featureless face has become a little more memorable.

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　The child, who has been staring up at the laconic man's face for a long time, now turns around and stares at Thor's nose.

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　Then he suddenly giggles and hugs Thor's thigh, burying his face in it.

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"You don't look like me, Tor-chan..."

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"Really?"

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"That means it looks good on me. I am very flattered by your compliments.

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　Exhaling ruefully, Thor turned to look behind him at the amused Barconia and the disgruntled Rummeleras.

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　Two figures remained seated in their chairs.

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　Razzel, who was polishing his double-handed greatsword, remained silent and gave a small chin tilt.

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　Licori, a woman of the Soukei tribe who was tuning a stringed instrument next to him, glanced at me with a sardonic look.

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　These five were the current members of the "Platinum Flame.

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"Are we going on a search now?

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No, we have been waiting for you, Thor.

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"I see. Tell me why..."

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"Ah, there's a traitor in the house!"

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　As if interrupting their conversation, Kugase suddenly shouts out loud.

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　The twins of the Shigeki tribe, who are turning away from him, are in the corner of his eye.

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　Kikiriri, who has been called by his former colleague in a disturbing manner, clicks his tongue in annoyance before replying.

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"That's not a very nice thing to say. I just gave up on you guys."

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"Mwah!　You're too honest, and it makes me even more angry."

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"Don't fight, Kugasse. Lili has a point.

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　The "Platinum Flame" used to be the only party that made its name as a vigorous party, but now it seems that they are not so proud of their current status.

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　They lost Stratchia and Ninessa, who were the key members of the attack, and Chita, who is a very useful wind user, has also left the team.

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　On top of that, the twins, who were excellent rangers, have also left, and it is no exaggeration to say that they have lost all their mainstay players.

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"Sounds like a tough time."

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Yes, thanks to you, I am completely out of control now.

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　The two newcomers also seem to be having a tough time at this level, as they are also users of flame-based techniques.

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　Therefore, Ram Merulla, who has taken over as leader, has decided to ask for help from others in order to reverse the situation.　

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"Co-operation?"

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Yes, I am ashamed to admit that I am not strong enough, but I can't just sit on my hands. I would honestly like to ask for your help here, Mr. Toll.

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"I'd like to check with the old man first. What is your relationship with the other three?

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Of course they're close. You know, Thor.

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I don't trust my sister Lili, she's so quick to lie.

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"Yeah, not too close, but close enough."

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　When Thor brushes off Kikiriri's hand, which had been placed on his shoulder in a familiar manner, Rummella's expression is one of blatant relief.

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"I couldn't get the blue skeleton to come to this level. So I'm asking for your help."

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"Oh, well, in that case, would you like to use our key?"

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"That's fine. I'd appreciate it if you'd refrain from making any unnecessary gestures."

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I appreciate the sentiment, but it's a prior arrangement. I'm sorry."

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"And unlike you, we have no trouble dealing with fire heads. There's no reason for us to join forces with you.

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"Peek!　You're the one who's supposed to be taking me down anyway!"

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"What about it?　It's great to have it easy."

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　Rummella calmly replies to Kikiriri's triumphant words.

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But that's only up to the fire. I'm talking about the three heads, Lili.

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　For Thor and the others who had just left, it was a word they could not deny.

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　Kikiriri, who had been crossing his arms beneath his chest as if to show his appreciation, twisted his lips slightly in frustration.

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"I can't say for sure what we're going to do yet, but let me ask you a few questions.

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　Thor's words led to a hastily arranged tea party.

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　While enjoying a cup of warm, light tea, the members of the group sit down in chairs to discuss how to deal with the demon with the unearthly laugh.

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　Moo, who had brought Nenemimi to help him, was rolling around on the hanging bedclothes by himself.

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"I see... a decoy..."

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"Yes, if one of us keeps them on their toes, we can get through that cavity safely in the meantime."

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　There are several side roads, so if we take a short detour to get there, we will be able to proceed onward without being noticed by the three heads.

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　The party that took the bait would not be in much danger if they could escape into the narrow passage.

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"That head is a nuisance. We can't take them seriously.

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"I've heard that. I'm really surprised that they can eat anything. Thanks to you, I am completely out of the picture.

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　The front of the three heads, the face of the Glutton, has the property of devouring all things.

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　Naturally, heat and electric shocks from magic are no exception.

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　And the face of anger.

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　This one is said to blow out its inhalation into a wide area as a burning breath.

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　And the face of laughter.

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　The loud laughter emitted by this one is said to be dangerous, causing people to lose their concentration and become distracted if they listen to it too closely.

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"And they keep changing their faces. It's a real pain in the ass.

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　As Kugase said, the huge body seems to be surprisingly maneuverable.

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　They are said to be able to turn around frequently using the tentacles under their necks, and to be able to play both offense and defense with great dexterity.

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　When Stratchia was the leader, he tried to defeat it several times, but it took too much time and in the end, he was never able to defeat it.

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"That's why decoys are the easiest way."

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"Well, that's fair enough. But, of course, you're going to take care of the decoys for us.

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"What the hell are you talking about? Of course we take turns!

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"What are you going to do?　Thor."

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"What are you going to do?　Pops."

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　When the two men pressed Thor, he scratched his chin and thought for a moment, and then simply stated his conclusion.

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"No, it would be faster if we just beat him.

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