When Silverbeast and Tsutomu returned to the guild from the Black Gate, there was a commotion all around them. The area was filled with a sudsy, unpleasant smell, and the fallen people were being carried by those wearing uniforms with the emblem of the Babenberg family on them. Other maids and others had gathered to sweep the floor.


'What the hell is this?　What's wrong with you?
I wonder...


　Tsutomu was looking around while holding his nose in the sleeve of his clothes, and just as he was looking around, he saw someone he knew. It was Camille, the guild leader, with her long red hair tied back.


''Camille. What's going on?
"...the tom. No, what, it's nothing serious. It's just an unfortunate misunderstanding that happened.


　Camille looked back at Tsutomu with a slightly tired look on her face. Then she pointed to the divine table in the guild.


'Didn't Mr. Melcho dive alone on the 80th level?
'Yes. Oh, by the way, you're not on the screen anymore. Did you make it through?
No, I couldn't get through. I was out of time.
'....Oh. I see.


　As Camille moved her fingers as if she were cutting a thread, Tsutomu nodded as if he was satisfied with his decision. Tsutomu had heard that he could only enter the God's dungeon for twenty-four hours in a row, and after that, the blackness would fall and crush him to death. Melcho fought the Winter General for twenty-four hours, but since he tried without much preparation, his magic stones were depleted and he couldn't defeat him and he was crushed to death.


''But Melcho-san didn't know that specification. That's why he was so angry at the unreasonableness of it, but his spirit was tremendous. The black gatekeeper seemed to be in a daze, and Mr. Melcho had been fighting all day long and getting upset. Fortunately, no one was injured due to intimidation alone, but this catastrophe happened.
I see. I see.
'I was too scared to explain those specs to anyone, so that's when it was my turn. Well, well, that was a valuable experience.


　Camille's hands were shaking as well, as if Melcho's rage was still etched into her. When Melcho found out that being returned to the guild afterwards was a specification of the God's Dungeon, he apologized to everyone and left immediately. And then the noble maids were driven out to the guild for the fainting incontinence vomit festival, and that's how this rare sight came about.


''But after the fire dragon and the rampaging dragon, it's Melcho-san next? Aren't you already afraid of something?''
Hmm. I suppose that's true.


　Then Tsutomu squinted his eyes a little nostalgically, as if he remembered the fire dragon battle he fought with Camille.


''It looks like I won't have to worry about being frightened like I did with the fire dragon anymore.
I might have lost my recipient because of that, right?　You're going to have to take responsibility for this one.


　Tsutomu scratched his head as if he was troubled by Camille, who blamed him with a slightly barbed voice.


'No, no, no, no. It's okay.''
You won't mind if I have it, will you?
..........


　Tsutomu looks away from Camille, who has packed up to him with a pretty serious look on her face, to deceive her. For Tsutomu, the real thing to return to is Japan, not here. If he had the means to return, Tsutomu would definitely go back to Japan, and he didn't want to make anyone too close to him in this world.

　But if he couldn't find his way back to Japan after conquering a hundred levels and conquering the back dungeons that might be there, he thought it wouldn't be a bad idea to choose this world as a real one. That's why Tsutomu couldn't disregard Camille's favor either.

　Camille was surprised to see Tsutomu's ambiguous expression that could be taken either way, but as soon as she could, she closed the distance between them, bringing her body closer as well.


''Well Tsutomu's been hiding something all along, hasn't he? Is that something you can't tell me, Amy, or even Garum?


　Tsutomu, who suddenly closed the distance and got to the heart of the matter, took a few steps back to reject it. Then he uttered with a bitter face.


''Well...........''
........right. Then I won't pry.


　Camille distanced herself from Tsutomu, who looked seriously distressed. Then, from a distance of a little release, she put her hand only on his shoulder.


'But would it make me happy to talk to you sometime? I'd like to know more about Tsutomu, and I'm sure Amy and Garum would too.
..........
I'm always available for advice. At least I'm waiting.


　It would be easier if I told you. That I was just someone who was suddenly transported here from another world to play a game that was very similar to God's dungeon. And I have a feeling that the three of them would accept the fact that I'm attacking the dungeon to find clues to get back to my original world.

　But Tsutomu was afraid. In the unlikely event that they didn't cooperate in the dungeon attack. Tsutomu would never be able to capture the God's dungeon by himself, so if that happened, the clue to return to the original world would be cut off.


''Well, I still have some cleaning up to do, so I'll see you another time. Can I interrupt the clan house when you have time?
...you're welcome to come by anytime.
Okay. Bye.


　Camille gave Tsutomu a kind smile and then walked towards the people who were cleaning up. Tsutomu was honestly relieved, and he was grateful that Camille didn't force her to step in.


''Hee hee hee. You're hot!
'What!　Mr. Tsutomu!　Maybe with the guild leader!
Shut up. It's not.


　And after Tsutomu was chilled out by the Silver Beast PT who was waiting behind him, he hurried back to the clan house when he saw the time on the divine table.


　-Oooh-.


　When Tsutomu arrived at the front door of the Clan House, it was just as Weiss, dressed in black, was ringing the doorbell. After the greeting, Tsutomu followed Weiss.

　I'm sure you'll be pleased to know that I'm not the only one. For those who know Weiss as a person, his actions would be a famous correction, but from Tsutomu's point of view, he was just another person with a unique skill.


''What is it?''
..........


　Weiss moved his eyes suspiciously to silence Tsutomu, who came to look clearly into his eyes and spoke to him. And after ten seconds or so, he finally spoke back.


''I hope you'll forgive him for Alma.
'Apart from that, you can just apologize for one thing. I'm not asking for anything else.
I see.


　I was annoyed when he first mentioned the name "lucky guy" on the divine table and pretended not to see it when he was being blamed by the bug seekers. But after seeing Alma being blamed by her friends in the volcano hierarchy, the stomach bug subsided to some extent, and it's over now. So Tsutomu no longer has that much resentment towards Alma.


(..............How long will he care?


　But I don't think we're in a relationship that we like to talk about. So if she offers an apology, you're welcome to accept it and return to a good relationship.

　I'm disgusted with myself for dragging out the past forever, but it's still better than it was. 'Live Dungeon!' When a clan member got into an unreasonable penalty shootout in the first place, he withheld everyone's IDs and retaliated in various ways all the time while logged in, forcing them to retire one by one. Tsutomu would like to believe that it was still better than the gruffness of that time.

　Then Tsutomu was led to the Red Demon Clan House and was shown into a guest room. Weiss asked him to be seated and sat down to face him, and a woman entered the room.


'Excuse me,'


　It was Alma with long black hair. The expression on her face was not the deranged one I saw in Kamidae before, but one that seemed to have returned to reason. Lately, she had also used her black cane to dive into dungeons with her companions, and she was gradually starting to see a smile on her face.

　Then Tsutomu opened his mouth as if he was dumbfounded to see what she had.


''What, you still can't let go of that staff?''
"...no. I'm not under the control of this anymore.
I don't know. As I recall, you sleep with your wand in your arms when you sleep, right?　I saw it in the papers, and by the looks of it, it wasn't a mistake, was it?
..........


　The black wand was held tightly in Alma's hand. Upon hearing Tsutomu's voice, Alma sat down next to Weiss, her hand holding the wand trembling slightly. Tsutomu also adjusts his posture to regain his composure.


''So?　What did you even bother inviting me to the Red Demon Clan House today to apologize for?
"...to apologize for everything.


　To Tsutomu's somewhat thorny words as he sat back down, Alma replied by placing her black cane on the table in front of her. Then he slowly bowed his head.


''I apologize for everything I've done. I'm sorry. And I also decided to return this wand to you after discussing it with the clan. This is the seal of approval of all the clan members of the Red Devil Clan and the documents.


　Alma apologized and then placed her black cane on the desk and held it out to Tsutomu. Clan leader Weiss stuck the needle in his finger on the spot and put the blood on the contract. Then he looked at Tsutomu and nodded silently.

　Tsutomu took the document in his hand while bending his eyebrows in displeasure. Then, when he confirmed that it stated that the Red Demon Gang was transferring the black cane to the Infinite Circle, he also picked up the black cane that was placed on the desk.

　The black cane in Tsutomu's hand sparkles and shines out as it is sprinkled with treasures exclusive to white mages. The black cane is the pinnacle of the equipment that can be made in the surface dungeon. It is a piece of equipment that is filled with Tsutomu's high school life.

　Then Tsutomu sniffed nonsensically and let go of the black cane and placed it on the desk again.


I don't need it. I don't need this stuff.


　Alma's well-formed eyebrows twitched at Tsutomu's languid reply.


''.......what?''
'I don't need it. So I won't take this. An apology is enough. If you want to give it away, you can take it to the guild's auction. Maybe the Aldoret Crow area will buy it for a higher price than last time.


　At Tsutomu's reply, Alma's eyes seemed to see something unbelievable, and she forgot to blink and went rigid. And then, as if to squeeze it out, she speaks out.


''........You also used it once, didn't you?''
What?
The wand. Weiss told me about it. During the Stampede.
...Oh, you definitely used it.
Then you know what I mean!　The funny thing about it!　With that, the Infinite Circle can definitely break through the eighty levels!　So why don't you take it!


　If you've used it once, you know what I mean. Alma thought that Tsutomu should have felt that kind of omnipotent feeling as well. That's why he thought he would definitely receive the black cane, which has the ability to even be considered a divine tool.

　I'm sure you'll be able to find a great deal more to say about it. And the smoldering hatred for Alma cooled as she looked at him.


''Even if you don't have this, the Infinite Circle won't be troubled by the eighty levels, and you can manage it with the equipment and practice at that time. So you can operate that in the Red Demon Squad.
"...what the hell. What the hell!　You know you want it!　What are you being so tough about?　I said I'm giving you this!


　Tsutomu blatantly let out a loud sigh against Alma, who was swooping in impatiently. Then he shifted his gaze to Weiss next to him.


''Well then, Weiss-san. Can I leave soon? I've received a formal apology, so I don't have any more business with you.
Are you sure?
All right. Okay.
..........


　Tsutomu said and looked back once as he left the room to see Alma there, staring at the black cane.


(Pathetic.)


　Although she was better than before, there was still a part of her that depended on the black cane. Tsutomu felt sorry for such Alma from the bottom of his heart.