After that, I continue to look around downtown with Sierra.

　It's not just the food that's unusual, but also the clothes and decorations that you can't find in a remote village.

　The adventurer's town was originally intended as a deterrent against demons that would appear from dungeons and attack people's villages and towns, but today it flourishes as a key distribution point where people and goods gather.

　For this reason, the downtown area is crowded with people and goods from all over.

'Oh, that was fun,'

　In the plaza set up at the intersection of the road and the street, Sierra sits down on a bench and sounds satisfied.

'I'm glad you enjoyed it,'

　I sat down next to her as I called out to her.

'Awesome, what an adventurer's town!　I always thought there were a lot of rowdy people and that it was dangerous.

That's not true. There are violent people, but there are also many others. In fact, it's because there are so many of them that this city is so rich.

Yeah. Yes, that's what I felt. There's a lot of heat, a lot of energy, a lot of activity, a lot of stuff, a lot of people, a lot of different things.

That's because the City of Adventure is not only a force to be reckoned with in the dungeons, but it's also a major commercial center.

　The demons that lurk in dungeons are certainly a threat.

　However, the dungeons can also provide you with a number of valuable materials.

　Plants that have been mutated by evil spirits, claws and fangs that have undergone abnormal development, or parts of their internal organs, ores and water that can be processed into liquid fuel.

　As such things became more widely known, the adventurer's city was also run over and killed by the adventurer's city, which had developed all at once.

This is the town where my brother lives now, isn't it? This is the city where your brother now lives, isn't it? ... A city that is much more fun, much more exciting and full of wonderful things compared to the village we were in.

　Are you completely addicted to the charm of the city?

　I'm not sure if I'm completely addicted to the charm of the city or not," Sierra said with a twinkle in her eye.

　Seeing her vivaciousness, however, I thought of my childhood friend who had lost her energy recently.

　When I visited here, I think she was as surprised as I was by the size of the city and the sheer number of things.

　When I visited this city, Myl was always in good spirits. No, even before that, she was full of energy, and that was depressingly bright.

　Of course, there were times when I felt uncomfortable about her cheerfulness to the point where I felt it was more intrusive.

　But..........

''........''

　I think her cheerfulness has helped me dozens of times more than I've neglected it.

　Even when I came to Zeto City with mixed up fears and expectations.

　The day I decided to become an adventurer and left the village.

　.........and when the village was attacked by Philimina's flute, you were so worried about me that you looked for me in the middle of the demon infestation.

...Brother?

Hmm?　Yeah, what's up, Sierra?

No, it's fine. It's just that my brother looked like he was having a hard time.

　Apparently, my inner thoughts were showing on my face.

　Sierra peered into my face with concern.

　I patted her head with a cushy stroke.

''Haha.''

Don't look so worried. It's just that I thought that if I brought Meir's guy with me next time, he'd feel a little better.

... hmmm.

　A little frustrated, Sierra's lips twitched.

'You're the kind of guy who thinks about other girls when you're with me, aren't you?

　He says this in an accusatory tone.

'Why do you look so grumpy...'

"Hey brother. Do you like that woman or Mr. Mei Fan more, brother?

　Sierra asks me this, ignoring my blurbs.

'Like it or not, you're both important friends,'

Heh, you can fake it like that.

You're not fooling anyone.

So which one do you like better?

If I had to guess, I'd say I like you both.

...Three-way?

No!　I mean, with the way things are going now, at least it's a two-way street!　Where the hell is the other one?

"I.

That's the only thing that could possibly happen!

　I assure you emphatically.

　I can't face my mom and dad that way. Besides, you're my sister, too. I never meant to be a monster.

　Sierra's swelling up.

"It's possible.

You're funny about the sulking part...

　Well, he's only ten years old, and I guess he can't be separated from his older brother.

　Even though I'm slightly worried about my little sister's future, I'm honestly glad that she adores me like this.

　When I was chatting and laughing with Sierra like that--.

It's a good thing. Gerald-san and Sierra-chan.

What a surprise, Mr. Gerald. And your sister...

　I was called out to them.

　The two people who showed up were Kassandra and Noel.

　Cassandra's purple-blond hair was curled up in curls and she was wearing a gorgeous dress that looked like that of a young lady.

　Noel, on the other hand, wears her blonde hair cut to just below her shoulders and wears pants.

　They were a splendid contrast between the two.

It's a good thing that you have a good idea of what you're looking for.　I wonder if the blue fruit, which is still unripe, is more to Mr. Gerald's liking than a ripe sister like me?

　Quickly, Kassandra s*xually harasses me.

　A date.....

''No way. I'm not going to be able to say that Sierra is my sister, and it's not a date or anything like that. It's a good idea to use common sense and understand that--!

My brother, you're disgusting.

Why?

　In addition to s*xual harassment, domestic violence broke out due to Sierra's foot stomping attack.

　Moreover, she stomped on me with her full weight, which was quite painful.

　I wonder which of my father or mother is more like this ferocity that sometimes comes out.......

　Noel-san lets out a dumbfounded sigh.

''This is why the old mage foolish lady with no ties to men....... It was said that when it comes to magic and vulgarity, there's nothing better in the courtroom.

'Wait a minute, Noel, I've never heard that before!

'Not many people can say anything that would make fun of the dukes,'

　Noel-san said that as if to shun her nonchalantly.

　That's all there is to it!

Oh, haha, that's all.....................

　I have no say in the matter. After all, it's Cassandra-san's s*xual harassment first and foremost, so there's no way to defend her.

　That's how I get a vague look on my face.

''But then again, it's rare to see you here, Gerald.

　Noel speaks to me.

'You're always eagerly diving into dungeons, aren't you?　I thought that was the case today, though.

Yeah, well...

　There was no way that Meir could dive into the dungeon in that condition.

　Naturally, my reaction also became clipped.

I'm not feeling well right now," he said, "but I can't go to the dungeon without him. I can't go to the dungeon without him.

So....

　Noel-san's expression wavered slightly wistfully.

　But it was only for a moment. She immediately regained her calm expression and continued to speak.

''But even without Myl-chan, with Gerald-kun and Mei-fan-chan's abilities, aren't they enough to keep up with the demons?

　Noel's words are true.

　I'm strong at long range and Meifang is strong in melee combat. Their compatibility as a combination is very good, and even without Meil, if it's only the demons that appear on the surface of Zephyrus Forest, I won't have much trouble with them.

　Simply, as it stands now, if you think of it as a fighting force, the importance of Meil is actually not that great.

　However.

''........I can't really get into the mood to leave that guy alone and dive into the dungeon, can I?

　Ever since the attack of the Philimina flute....

　I've been thinking about being strong.

　I wanted to be strong enough to protect my father, my mother, Sierra, and Meir... and everyone else in the village who I care about.

　That is why I came to this city. As an adventurer, I wanted to learn how to fight, hone my strength, and become even stronger until the time when Philimina's flute told me that my time had come.

　Still, I felt uneasy about the unknown.

　She had an unquenchable sense of uncertainty about venturing into the unknown.

　Although on the surface I was strong, I still had a lot of trepidation in my heart, and even though I was halfway through, Myl was willing to go with me.

It's a good thing that you've been saved by Meir, but there's no way you can leave him behind just because he has someone else to rely on. It's not a good idea to be able to have a good time with them, but it's a good idea to have a good time with them.

"...yes. If that's what you think, Gerald, then I have nothing to interrupt you. It was tactless of me to say that.

'No I'd appreciate someone saying what they feel is necessary without fudging it,'

　To Noel-san who looks apologetic, I hurriedly return that to him.

　In fact, I had to confirm somewhere that, in terms of strength, me and Mei Fan were enough for now.

　As a Demon Fist, Mei Fan's battle power, which is skilled in handling magic power in addition to physical techniques, is enough to close in on Gant, a senior adventurer.

''Maybe........Meil feels that he's the only one who feels out of his league. It's my fault for not realizing that........

　When I let out a word of remorse, Noel-san and Cassandra-san sighed as if they were dumbfounded.

''Haha........Gerald-kun too, for the most part.

Well, this is all the more tactless for us to say.

'Yes, for once I agree with Lady Cassandra. We don't need to tell you that.

'What?　Huh?



　I don't know what they're talking about.

　Did I say something wrong?

'Well that's besides the point, Mr. Gerald.

Yes, sir.

　Cassandra-san spoke to me and I turned my head towards her.

''Playing nice with each other is fine but if you're not prepared to cut down the weak, then you should stop being an adventurer.

　

''If you have a handicap, everything can be cut down from there. Sometimes it's even necessary to cut off your fellow man if he's the weakest force in the battlefield.

　I don't have anything to say in response to her admonishing words.

　It's a harsh word, but I can tell that her words are meant for me and Meir.

　Still, it was also true that there was something I couldn't agree with.

''You mean........you want me to abandon Meiru?''

'Hmmm ... you know exactly what you don't mean by that, don't you?

....

You don't need to be weak to do the right thing. You have to have the will and the power to get what you want... You don't have to know that yet, but it's something to keep in mind.

Thank you for the advice.

No, sir. I may have said something too much on my part. I apologize.

　I don't know what she was thinking when those harsh words came out of Kassandra's mouth.

　Nevertheless, her sincere tone of voice hinted at some hidden emotion.