Further on in the appraisal room next to the guild reception. Tsutomu follows the man at the reception desk while feeling a little nervous about the place he is entering for the first time.


This is the place. You can talk inside.
Yes, sir.


　When he said that, the man at the reception desk knocked and opened the door to invite Tsutomu and his friends in. Tsutomu enters the room with a timid look on his face.

　The interior of the room, which looks like a reception room, is decorated with a desk between sofas, and mysterious glittering plants are placed on either side. A woman sitting postureally on the sofa, her round raccoon ears upside down as the three of them walked in, was wearing a white shirt and a black suit.

　Dressed in a white shirt and black clothing like a suit, she wore an air of serenity. It's a good thing that you're able to get the most out of this article.


We've brought the three of you. I'll take my leave now.
Thanks for your help~


　She gave the receptionist a pause as she left the room. While Tsutomu was pondering whether he should sit down, Amy took the lead and put him on the sofa and began gulping down a cup of cold tea on the desk. The raccoon woman looked at Amy as if she were somewhat admiring her.

　Garum led her to sit in the middle of the sofa with her eyes, and Tsutomu sat down next to Amy. Garum sat right next to Tsutomu.


'So, who are you?　I heard you're from the Solitte company.
'Yes, yes~!　Nice to meet you!　This is the kind of person I am~!


　The raccoon woman took out three business cards and placed them on the desk, while wagging her large brown tail next to the sofa. Tsutomu looked at the business cards, written in masterful handwriting on clean white paper.


''My name is Mirrle from the Solit company~. It's nice to meet you~. First of all, congratulations to both of you on breaking through the fifty levels~. We have all been waiting for the two of you to return~


　Mirul bowed while smiling. Tsutomu managed to avoid looking at the large cleavage peeking out of his shirt, but bowed back.

　Amy squinted her cat eyes as if she was sulking at Mirlle's mannerisms and put the tea cake in her mouth.


'You're late to the interview for that, aren't you?
''That's because the guild refused to let us interview you~. Solit Co. had information that the two of you were hiding in the dungeon, but the guild leader's authority forbade us to enter~
Heh. So how did you get to come today?
Because your fight with the shell club was shown on the 9th floor~. So I asked the people to sign a petition, and I was finally able to get an interview.
Wow!　We were just barely in the single digits!　I didn't know!


　Number 9. Tsutomu remembered that camera, but he picked up a cup of tea and drank it. Tsutomu looked at Mirrle, whose eyes were shining, thinking that the deep, dark tea looked expensive.


''Yes~!　Everyone was impressed after seeing the two of you in action~. Besides, that mad dog Garum-sama and Amy-sama of Ranbu are teaming up with each other~. Two aces who belonged to a clan that was competing for the highest tier!　The two of them will now form a PT and fight together!　It was so incandescent that it was hard to believe it was number 9! Congratulations this time~
A mad dog...?


　Tsutomu nodded his head quizzically and his eyes narrowed at Mirrle.


You don't know?　Two years ago, we wiped out vicious and stupid criminal clans, one after the other, by killing them half to death--
'What I used to say doesn't matter now. Why don't you get on with it?
'Aww~!　Sorry~!


　Garum crosses his arms and glares at her uncomfortably, and Myrrle scatters the paper she's holding in a panicked manner. Garum sniffed and removed her gaze and she calmed down and began to take a deep breath with her hand on her plump chest.


''So, the Solit Company is very pleased to have you two back~. The people are overjoyed~
No, it's not like we're back in the game.
'What?　Really?　We've all been waiting for Amy and Mr. Garm's return! I've been a fan of Solit, as well as myself, for a long time!
'Oh, really?　Shall I shake your hand?
'Are you sure!　By all means!


　Leaning forward, Myrl grabbed Amy's outstretched hand with a gasp. Tsutomu thinks about Amy, who is smiling like a salesman, elsewhere.


(Sorritt's company...)


　A newspaper article is one of the reasons why Tsutomu is now considered a lucky man (lucky boy). The article was written by Sollitto, the oldest and most influential newspaper company in the world.

　I don't know who wrote it, but Tsutomu didn't have much faith in Sollitte. The fact that you can't be a good fit for the job, you can't be a good fit for the job.


''Thank you very much~. This is something I can boast about to my family~. Um, if you don't mind, Garum-sama too........
...some other time.
Oh, I see~. I beg your pardon~. Let's see. Well, this time we want to interview you about the beach attack and ask you in detail about whether you two will return as searchers in the future~. Also, I'd like to take some photos~
"...I see. How long do you plan to take?


　Tsutomu was thrown a look at Myrrle that said, why are you answering me, but it was only a moment before she quickly responded.


''I plan to spend roughly three hours~. I think it will take about that long to bring in and prepare the magic tools for filming~
Okay.


　Three hours. Thinking about how much experience and magic stones could be earned with that much time, Tsutomu couldn't help but sigh in his mind, but he also thought that it wasn't something he could casually refuse. The Solit company has a great deal of influence in this labyrinth city. There was only so much that could be done to turn down an interview that would make Tsutomu feel a little better.

　Tsutomu asks the two neighbors on either side if it's okay for him to be interviewed.


I don't mind. As long as it's okay with you!
I don't mind.


　After hearing their replies, Tsutomu told Mirrle, who was smiling like a Buddha, that he would be interviewed.


''I see~. Thank you~. Now, first of all, about the two of you returning--''


　Mirlle's interview lasted for the next two hours.


　--Oooh--.


　The interview and photo shoot was over, Amy was satisfied, and Garum was a bit limp. Right now they were making final adjustments to the content of the article, and Mirru was chatting amicably with Amy while holding a pen.


''My recommendation would definitely be the Fishermen's Restaurant!　Introduce me here!
That's great!


　It's a very good idea to have a good idea of what you're looking for. A crunching sound can be heard.

　Garum and Amy were the main focus of the interview. Tsutomu even spoke a word or two. Tsutomu, who had become an ornament, was relieved that the interview finally came to an end.

　When the interview is over, you can start leveling yourself. While Tsutomu was thinking that he had to get up to the level of learning to fly on the beach, Amy suddenly threw a stone at him.


By the way, haven't you done many interviews with Tsutomu?　I mean, you're the PT leader, and I think there should be more of that.


　For some reason, Tsutomu almost got a headache from Amy, who was looking at him like, "I'm smart and I'm awesome. Her attitude has softened since she recognized Tsutomu as a healer, but that can cause extra trouble. Myrl took a glance at Tsutomu after hearing Amy's words.

　It wasn't as blatant as the explorer's, but there was a hint of contempt in Mirlle's gaze. When Tsutomu looked uncomfortable, Mirlle removed her gaze.


''I see~. But even if you're a PT leader, you're a white mage~. I don't think there's much to ask you~'
It's a little. Milu-chan. Our white mage is a bit different from the others, isn't he?
I wonder who was the first to be embarrassed by that?
Shut up, Garum!


　Garum turned away at Amy's biting words. Mirlle threw a puzzled look at the two of them.


''What do you mean~?''
Tsutomu's heels. They fly!　Geez!


　Amy explains with hand gestures like a child playing with a car toy, and Myrl continues to listen to the story with a slightly cloudy smile.


'If you get hurt while fighting a monster, Tsutomu will recover quickly!　And my support skills have been pumping on my back the whole time and not cutting me off!
Ha, ha.
And that sturdy Garum. It was Tsutomu who came up with the idea of using that tank as a shield!　It allows me to attack a lot!
'Oh, really~. So you're great too~


　Tsutomu felt somewhat uncomfortable with the obviously barbed praise. Unaware of Mirrle's condition, Amy advised in a cheerful voice.


'So interview me more about Tsutomu!　Hey!
'Hmm. But there's hardly any room for articles anymore! Can't we just come back another time?
'Yeah!　Then let's scrape the garmes off!


　Garum tried to shove Amy, who innocently pointed to the content of the interview, but he stomped away. Mirlle meditated as if she was truly troubled by Amy's offer.


''Well let's be honest, shall we?　Mr. Garum's articles definitely sell better than his articles. Since Mr. Garum is popular among ladies and children, I think people who don't usually buy newspapers will also buy his articles. Therefore, I don't want to cut out Mr. Garum's article...
What?　I don't know what I like about that guy.
I can see why she's so popular, even from my point of view. That slender, tall man with the piercing eyes!　But contrary to appearances, he is a very gentleman!　I actively go to the orphanage and donate to charity, and I've also played a role in maintaining security, which has earned me the respect of the security forces!
..........


　When Tsutomu turned his lukewarm eyes on Garum after hearing Myrl's forceful speech, he hid his face with his big black tail. Amy listened boringly to Myrrle's words and crossed her arms.


''Hmmm........well, I have to make sales there too. You can't do anything about it. Then you can cut out my article, okay?
'No!　It's outrageous that you'd cut out Lady Amy's article!


　At Amy's offer, Myrl waved his hands and put his tail up on the side of the couch. Tsutomu couldn't look at her anymore for some reason, so he interrupted her from the side.


''Um, the article is fine as it is. I have to dive into the dungeon soon, so it's time for you to take it back.''
Ah, yes. Time is almost up~. Thank you~


　He accepts Tsutomu's offer and begins to put away his papers and pens in his bag. Seeing him, Amy comes up to him with her mouth bent in a crooked shape.


'Oh, Tsutomu, why?　If the Solitte Company gets the word about Tsutomu's accomplishments we might lose those two names too, right?


　While Tsutomu was happy to hear Amy's utterly non-subterfuge words, he had to twist his head around how to persuade Amy that losing these two names now would choke the hierarchical attack. Then Garum turned his disdainful gaze on Amy.


''Hm. I'm sure you have no reason to follow the two names if they're gone. It's no wonder you're so desperate.
"...wait a minute!　Because I forgot about it!　You didn't say that!　None!
'I know. And even if it's gone, I'll make sure he stays in PT with that contract, so he'll be fine.


　Amy was relieved to see Tsutomu's unchanging smile. Mirrle, who was listening to the story behind her, called out to the three of them while her eyes sparkled suspiciously for a moment.


''Well then, I'll take my leave now~. Thank you for cooperating with us for today's interview~. I'll transfer the fee for the interview to the guild~'
'Oh, yes!　Good job, Mirrle!
Yes~. I'll do my best for Amy-sama~


　It's a good idea to be able to have a good idea of what you're doing. It's a good idea to take a break today, but I jumped up from the sofa to at least go leveling.


I'm going to go to the beach again then. Thank you for your help.
'Yes!　Aim to defeat the shell club!
I don't go all the way to the Hierarchical Lord, you know.


　Tsutomu left the parlor after holding down Amy's raised fist.