'Amy, you need to focus more on the battle than trying to fit in with Tutum.
Yeah. Am I that bad at it?
'I wouldn't say I'm bad at it, but it's subtle. Then you should devote more of your attention to combat.
...hmmm...


　Amy is leaning on her cat ears, as if in trouble, and Diniel says while shooting arrows and searching for them. Their opinions have been at odds with each other for some time now, but it's not that acrimonious. So when Tsutomu was watching from the side without interrupting anything, his eyes met with Amy.


'What do you think, Tsutomu?'
'Hmm. Well then, let's try it without my support in mind for once.
Okay.


　Amy answered Tsutomu's reply immediately and scraped her twin swords as she sharpened them and waited for the monster to be found. And next time, she went into battle without being aware of Tsutomu's support recovery.

　Since Amy had originally had the operation of the God's Eye in mind, she had a wide field of vision, so she could adjust her movements to Tsutomu's support. However, it was also true that she was so focused on that aspect that the battle was neglected.

　And as a result of going into battle without being conscious of recovering Tsutomu's support, Amy's movements seemed to have improved. Amy herself understood this, and she puffed up while dexterously turning her sword with one hand.


That's right. It's better to move. But isn't that hard on Tsutomu too?
'But that's what healers are for, you know. I think Amy's doing her job well enough.
I have a feeling I can do it. I have a feeling I can do it.


　Amy groaned as she crossed her arms and closed her eyes, but she revived for the moment to get her thoughts in order. And at the 80th level, she was able to stand around without being aware of Tsutomu's support.


'You're too bright. Can't you restrain yourself a little?''
Huh?　Sorry. I think I'm still trying to keep this under control, but it seems to be overflowing naturally. Hahaha!
It's no laughing matter, though.


　Then there was a lot of clashing about the tank as well, because of the different nature of Xeno and Garum. Garum only thought about the actual battle, while Zeno thought about how much fun the audience would have in addition to that. Therefore, it was natural that there would be differences in consciousness.


'Well, if you take that away from Xeno, you'll lose your individuality, so let it be. And it's not something that's going to cause any real harm.
Really?
'Why don't you try Galum?　Make Combat Cry indigo.
I won't.


　Tsutomu smiled vaguely at Garum, who immediately refused to do so. However, Garum knows about Zeno's influence, or maybe Garum knows about it, but he didn't say anything more about it.

　And as for the basic combination of attacker and tank, Amy is Zeno. Diniel was the combination of Garum.


'Something tells me they were breathing together during the Stampede.
No~. I don't want to be paired with this d*mn dog.
That's my line, though.


　Tsutomu had also suggested the combination of Garum Amy, but it was immediately rejected by the two of them. Tsutomu was disappointed, as he had seen them working together in some way during the battle against the Violent Dragon.

　And after a certain amount of combat with one army PT, they were going to return today. Along the way, Tsutomu told the PT members what he noticed while he was watching as a healer.


'Xeno, please don't cut the Ember Aura anyway. After that, don't even look at the monster in charge of Garum. They're already conspicuous enough.
'Oh, I never meant to do that, but...'


　Tsutomu reminded Zeno, whose white teeth were shining as if he was blurting out, and then turned back to Garum.


''Garum is also a little aware of Xeno, isn't he? Well, I'm sure he'll get used to it after some time, so this should be okay. Now we just need to make sure that we don't take on each other's monsters. If you do that with the Winter General, you'll die.
I know.


　Even Garum, who was still inexperienced in PT with Xeno, was sometimes taken aback by the novelty and the novelty of standing around. However, time would tell on this one.


''Diniel..............................does well in terms of combat. But you know what, let's put a little more pressure on his voice, shall we?
Ya.
No, no. No, no. Oh, boy.


　Tsutomu replied with a dumbfounded face to Diniel, who didn't listen while maintaining his bow.

　But as for Diniel, even if he didn't speak at all, his ability was so outstanding that he could be employed in the army. All of the arrows he fired landed accurately on the monsters and did not cause any misfires. Her level in the infinite circle was the highest, and she was definitely the best in the entire archers.

　Plus, Amy's motivation with the PT and Xeno's Ember Aura eliminates her vulnerability to the cold. As for the opponents, it's unclear, but since she basically stays away from them, it won't be a problem.


Talking disrupts my concentration.
That's weak to say. But you have to be a little aware of it. I can't hear you at all when there's a snowstorm.
"Hm.


　Diniel, who was filling his mouth with his scarf, responded as if he approved, but it didn't look like he could expect that much. Sighing as if he had no choice, Tsutomu turned his attention to Amy, who was walking next to him.


''Amy was aware of my support in the second half, wasn't she? For now, you don't have to make it through the eighty levels.
Yeah!
I'll stop supporting you both.
Ya.
Ya!


　Tsutomu wanted to hold his head up to the heaving Amy and the straight-faced Diniel. The two of them combined are out of control. When she looks like a teacher dealing with a troubled child who doesn't take the class seriously, Amy, who has stopped her pranks, turns to Tsutomu.


'But sometimes yes!　I won't do it during the Winter General!
No, that's definitely a pattern of what you'll do at the 80th level. If you don't start practicing, you'll be in trouble when the time comes.
Okay, okay. I'm sorry.
It's good. It's nice to see you trying to fit in. But I'll take care of it this time.


　After grasping the degree of seriousness from Tsutomu's speech, Amy quickly backed off and apologized. Then Tsutomu followed suit and looked around at the four PT members as he walked away.


'Most of the people in this PT have been explorers for a long time. I'm sure they'll get used to working together soon, so I'll be pretty strict with them. In return, if there's anything I need to know, just let me know.


　They all nodded at Tsutomu's words and returned to the guild as they were able to return to the Black Gate of Return.


　-Oh.


I'm tired.
I'm tired.
Good night.


　Tsutomu spoke words of thanks to Amy and Diniel, who were drunk in the living room of the clan house. Tsutomu also felt that he was able to concentrate on his dungeon for the first time in a long time and had a full day today.

　The second army, the PT led by Daryl, also didn't seem to have any particular problems at the moment. Originally, Daryl, Hanna, and Amira are kind of in sync with each other, so they're good friends. Corina isn't the kind of personality that causes problems either, and Leleia doesn't seem to be lying when she says she's going to show it with her abilities. And while before, she didn't even give me a look, she's been looking at Amira lately.

　And in the evening, they all gather together for dinner. Of course, there are days when we dive late into the night to take into account the crowd and the time is off, and some days Zeno isn't there. But we have a day once a week where we all get together, so today the clan members are all here.


'I heard that Aldrete Crowe has put a grantor in his army... is that the one called Buffer that Tsutomu invented?
'Yeah. You're probably better at skill manipulation alone than I am.
Ho-ho-ho. We have a rival?
'Buffers and healers have different roles. But I think we're on the right track.
'I think they're going to get ahead of us...'


　The men were talking a lot about dungeons during the meal, discussing the current situation while grabbing their evening meal. The topic of Aldoret Crow in particular was quite lively.


''Come to think of it, I heard that Stephanie-san is an amazing person. It seems that the newspapers say she's as good a healer as Ms. Tsutomu.
'Yeah. I think I'm the best at this point. If he goes through 80 layers, I'll be passed over.
''Hmph, there's no point in comparing me to other Clan healers. In the end, it's all about how you can perform in the Infinite Circle.
I'm sorry.
No, it's not a comparison. I've got a lot on my mind, and it's interesting.


　Tsutomu chuckles as Garum begins to lecture Daryl on the subject of Stephanie. In fact, these days Stephanie is seen by Tsutomu as a healer who is one step ahead of the rest. Probably the best of the disciples, putting in the best effort and achieving the most.

　But Tsutomu has heard that she had a wrestling match with Lorena and now she had a falling out with Eunice as well. Tsutomu also frowned when he heard that he had trampled on the dango heist.


(It's a nasty feeling, isn't it? I can't speak for others.)


　Tsutomu thought that Stephanie's behavior was like a gaggle of people making fun of the enjoyment crowd. That's a path that Tsutomu also went through once, so I understand the feeling. Because I understand, I would like to stop Stephanie from making the horrible mess that is making black history, but for some reason Aldrete Crowe is avoiding me, so I can't help it.

　However, I thought it was not good for me to leave her like this, even from the standpoint of teaching her, so Tsutomu was thinking of paying a visit to Aldoretto Crowe's clan house next time, with a heavy heart.


''Hmph. Isn't this nice?
'Wow!　It's sparkling!
'You should wear something too, Hannah! You'd look good with a white pin stopper or something.　Hmm, I wonder if Amira-chan is black?
Okay. There's no such thing.
'No, little Amira!　We've got to get dressed up!


　The women, in contrast, are talking about completely private things all the time. Amy and Hannah, in particular, have been at the center of the conversation, and now Amira is getting involved. Diniel, Corina, and Leleia, who didn't talk much else, were also forced into the mix, making it a moderately chaotic place.


''Dini-chan, take the sauce!''
"Hm.
Thank you. Is little Amira here?
Give me that.
Yeah!　I'll give it to the boy who talks like that, Sen!
"Son of a b*tc*...


　Amira is surprisingly quiet, probably because she was thoroughly spanked in a mock battle with Amy the other day. Seeing her in such a state, Leleia asked Corina in a whisper.


'Corina, you were out on holiday with Amira, weren't you? What on earth were you doing?''
'What?　Well, let's see. Seeing God's platform, I guess...?　I also explore the stalls and look at the weapons.
Well....


　Leleia nodded with a divine face as she listened to Corina, who was smiling like a good person. Corina then went on to talk to Leleia about various things that happened on her holiday with Amira.


'Amira is amazing, isn't she? There's something about her that makes me feel like she's pulling me along, but it's dangerous, so I can't help but follow her!
..........
'It was amazing the other day!　That was, you know....


　Come to think of it, I remembered that I had felt that way at first, and Leleia continued to listen to Corina, who didn't stop when she started talking.


''Thank you for the refill!
'Thanks!　Oh, could I have a drink?
Yeah, me too.
Yeah, I'll be there.
"Hm.
Oh, I get it.


　Then the apprentice who had brought another round of food headed for the kitchen, screaming with his empty glass.