Since Melcho gave him permission to take on the Mounted Golem with this PT, Daryl, the leader, was going to plan a strategy. And since he would need two Scorching Rock Robes for that, Daryl first consulted with Oli, who was in charge of clan management during his day off.

　Then, Oli nodded without looking particularly troubled, as if he had expected that.


''Yes, I've already heard about that from Mr. Tutom. As for the Burning Rock Robe, I've already prepared it for you.''
'Oh, is it already there?　Thank you!


　Tsutomu, who had received daily reports from Daryl about the hierarchy update, had already prepared his equipment for the 70th level, so his scorching rock robes were already ready. Oli stopped Daryl as he was about to leave after bowing.


''Also, I've been entrusted with your equipment by Doren-san. Please come this way.


　Oli stood up without making a sound and turned her hand to guide him. She was headed to a warehouse where various equipment and supplies were kept, a place Daryl hadn't been in very often. When she entered the room, Daryl was leaning on his dog ears, which were hanging down curiously.

　The potions in bottles were neatly boxed up and the spare equipment was regularly placed. There was not a speck of dust on them, a testament to how well Oli and the apprentice had cleaned them.


'This way,'
'Wow....'


　And in front of the red armor hanging on the wooden skeleton, Daryl couldn't help but let out an audible cry. A set of heavy armor that Doren had improved so that it wouldn't melt like the last time, making use of the red lotus sunstone found in the volcanic hierarchy and equipment from the dungeon. The heavy armor was powerful, as if it was already blazing.


''It seems to have been improved to withstand the heat rays of mounted golems, and the efficiency of heat exhaustion has also been improved. That, and a removable helmet as a countermeasure to the overall attack.
'Really!　I appreciate it!
''I've also secured two scorching rock robes, so I thought it would be best to equip Corina-san and Xeno-san with those.
'Yes. I will.
'Shall we try to equip it once? I don't think it's there, but maybe it won't fit.


　Daryl smiled and nodded at Oli's suggestion, and she quickly removed the heavy armor that was being placed on her. Then she went behind Daryl and began to equip the heavy armor.


''Melcho-san should probably be sent to deal with the golem. As far as I can see, that gentleman hasn't shown any seriousness, and I had the vibe that he wasn't going to show it in the future.''
Oli, you know a lot about this, don't you?
We've met on a few occasions at previous workplaces.


　Oli returned a small smile to Daryl who turned his head to look behind him.


''And of course, Daryl-san would have already come up with a number of strategies for the seventy levels, but in the meantime, I've put together some materials here as well. I can give it to you if you'd like.
I'd love to have that.
'I see. Well, I'll give it to you later.


　Oli said with a smile as he steadily equipped the standing Daryl with his heavy armor, and then tapped his large back lightly as he tightened the last clasp to signal the end. Then Oli brings a thin standing mirror and Daryl checks his own appearance.


'It's a bit ... fancy, isn't it?'
'Really?　I think it looks good on you, though.
'No, no...'


　When Oli praised him, Daryl denied it with a quick wave of his hand, but his cheeks were a little red. But it was true that Daryl was right, that heavy armor was so red and flashy all over that it would be hard to believe that he would ever equip it.


''Is there a problem anywhere?''
'None. It's not at all different from my previous armor.
''I see. Then I'll give you that equipment when you take on the seventy levels.


　Oli wrote that on a note in passing and then removed Daryl's heavy armor. After crouching behind Daryl and removing one clasp after another, Oli seemed to get used to it and retrieved the red heavy armor and hung it on the human-shaped frame again.


''Then I'll give you the materials right away, please go to my room.
Oh, yes.


　Daryl, who was staring blankly at the red armor that was hung on him, was called out by Oli and quickly followed her. Then he was invited into the room and given a document about the Mount Golem.


'When did you do this kind of research? It's amazing!''
No, Mr. Tsutomu has asked me to do that.


　When Daryl said excitedly as he looked at the carefully put together materials, Oli dropped his gaze as if he were humbled. Despite being responsible for accounting for the clan in addition to household chores, Oli furthermore finds time to research the dungeon in his spare time. Even though an apprentice has come in, the amount of work he has to do is tremendous.


''Thank you!　Thank you!
...No, anyone can do this kind of thing.
What?　I can't do it, though...


　Oli told him to keep his distance a bit, but he changed his words as if in a hurry when he saw Daryl's slightly sluggishness.


''Daryl-san, you're always exploring dungeons, aren't you? Compared to me, you're busy.''
'Well....'


　Oli couldn't help but look away from Daryl's protective expression and cough, before opening his mouth to change the subject.


''Daryl-san. I wish you good fortune. No matter what the outcome is, I'll be waiting for you to make your favorite food.
''........I see. Thank you.


　Returning a fleeting smile, Daryl walked out of Oli's room and returned to his room with the material in hand and serious eyes.


　--Oooh--


She's totally....


　As Oli finished up the day's work and returned to his room given to him in the Clan House, he couldn't help but voice his thoughts. That girl was Daryl.

　As for why Oli had entered this Clan House, it was because he wanted to connect with the nobility. For that reason, he had the idea of leaving the Infinite Circle eventually, so he was endeavoring not to get that emotionally involved.

　But when he saw Daryl returning after exploring the seventy levels, Oli made an effort to somehow get him to cheer up. He made an effort. Despite the fact that he knew he was going to quit eventually.


(Daryl looks like that guy.)


　The reason for this is that Daryl's depressed appearance matched that of the eldest son of the Babenberg family. Once he thought that, Oli couldn't overlook that. Even though he knew it was a different person, he had no choice not to reach out to him.

　He is the eldest son of the Babenberg family, who has been very cheerful and joking to his servant self so far. Oli had also spoken to him and talked to him a bit. He was still a bit young in some ways, but he was the kind of person you wanted to support.

　But after the Stampede, he became quiet as if his mouth had been sewn together. That figure was very similar to Daryl after the seventy levels. If he thought that, Oli couldn't do it anymore. After that, as if it had broken down, he couldn't deal with Hannah or Amira in a clerical manner.

　Oli still had the desire to return as a servant of the Babenberg family. But he has developed a desire to work as a servant of the Infinite Circle as well. Daryl, Hannah and Amira, who were still inexperienced, were too attractive to Oli, who had taken up the occupation of a servant because he wanted to be someone's support.

　And even with Daryl today, Oli felt as if he had been beaten to a pulp. Personal feelings are strictly forbidden in work. That's what he strictly ordered his apprentices to do, and he looked at Daryl in a special way. Even though he was similar to the eldest son of the Babenberg family in some ways, sometimes when he saw Amira playing with him, he wanted to protect him. Today, I almost reached for his head without thinking. This makes me unfit to be a servant.


(No, no, no, no. Let's just cool down a little. (Let's cool down a little.)


　Oli buried his face in the pillow for a few seconds, then got up to switch and took a deep breath. He then began to prep dinner before the clan members returned.


'Hee~'


　If you include the servants, it's a dinner for nine people, and the menu is designed according to their personal preferences. So if you don't prepare the ingredients in advance, you won't make it in time. Even now, a girl who is an apprentice servant is chopping up a lot of ingredients while screaming.


''Hiya~''


　And as Oli began to chop up the ingredients at high speed to destroy his troubles, the apprentice girl let out an even more dumbfounded scream.