Today, I was going to enter the labyrinth with Mea-san.
　.........Labyrinth, huh?
　I'm worried about whether it's okay for me, who doesn't even have a divine weapon, to challenge the labyrinth.

　However, the difficulty of the labyrinth to challenge is E rank labyrinth.
　The lowest is an F-ranked labyrinth, so I was a bit wary, but Mea-san saw how well I fought and told me there was no problem.

　According to the information that Mea-san had researched beforehand, the demons that appeared were only a hair's breadth from the goblins I'm currently fighting.
　In fact, Mea-san also dove alone and decided that it was safe.

　If that's the case, I agreed that it's okay. If it was impossible, we could simply turn back at a lower level.
　I came to the adventurer's street with Mea-san.

''Mea-san. Didn't you prepare to go to the labyrinth yesterday?

　Me and Mea both have everything we need ready to go by yesterday.
　We didn't cover the holidays, though, so we didn't get ready together.

　I even had a hard time getting to sleep yesterday because I was rechecking before I went to bed.

'Yeah, but apparently they've got a lot of potions in stock.
...I see.
''It's because of the fact that we've hardly been able to get any medicinal herbs lately, which is why herbs have gone up in price. Huh........If I had known, I wouldn't have gotten into those expensive medicinal herbs.

　Mea-san was biting her lips in frustration.
　........A large shipment of potions.
　Maybe the herbs I created had something to do with it.

　If that's the case, then maybe it would have been better to tell Mea-san about it.
　........Or rather, I didn't even tell Mea-san that I could create potions in the first place.

''Mea-san. If it's potions, I've prepared a lot of them too, so please don't worry.
What?　Was it?

　I wasn't sure if I should tell him, but I'm sure Mea would be fine.

'He's my blacksmith and can create potions too. I'm sorry I forgot to tell you.
'What?　
Maybe.

　But I don't have any combat-type abilities, and the only thing I can take advantage of is that I can make anything at the moment.
　Of course, thanks to my increased level, I've been able to handle battles against demons without difficulty - but it's still plain.

　It doesn't have the flamboyance of a divine weapon.
　I also wanted a power that could burn down everything around me like Mea-san.

''Then I might turn to Lelius if it comes to that.
Yes, I'll take care of it.
'I think we'll go to the labyrinth just outside the south gate. Are you ready?
'Yes, sir. I'm sure you'll be taught a lot of things in the labyrinth. I look forward to working with you.
Yeah, I'm on it.

　I walked with Mea-san to the labyrinth.

'Speaking of which, Mea-san. Your shift has been reduced a bit recently, hasn't it?
"Well yeah, I guess. I've been doing great since Lelius reviewed my equipment.

　Mr. Mair was wagging his tail happily.

'Really?　Good for you!　You told me that your dream was to become famous as an adventurer.
'Oh!　All of this is because of you.
Is it because you reviewed your equipment?
'Of course you do!　Ever since you gave me the equipment, my body isn't as sharp as it used to be.
'That's just a start. It's only because of your groundwork, Mair.

　Equipment is equipment.
　If the person wearing it doesn't have the skills to handle it, it will be a waste of treasure.

Is that so?

　Mea is happily puffing out her chest.
　Her tail is also wagging and bobbing.

''Yes.
Yeah.
...So you've been cutting back on your shifts.
'Yes, you will. From now on, even adventurers will be able to earn a good deal of money, you know. Of course, I'll be able to get a part-time job at the inn until things stabilize, but.... I may leave it completely at some point, you know.
Yeah?

　I'm a little disappointed.
　As was the case when Lynn was gone, it's sad to see someone so close to you go away.
　I wonder if Lynne is training at the school right now.

　He's a brave man, and I'm sure he's become absurdly strong.
　I'm sure he's not even close to being a match for me.

I've spoken to your parents about it.
So, you've been looking for a new job.

　I had heard that they have been recruiting again recently.
　Apparently it wasn't just because they were busy.

''........Yeah.''

　Mea-san had an apologetic look on her face.
　........Why does she look like that?

''Mea-san. Good luck, adventurer.
...Relius?
"I'm supporting Mea's dream of becoming a famous adventurer. .... become a famous adventurer, and then one day come back to stay at the inn. At that time, I'll bring a lot of disciples and friends with me, and I'll just rent out the inn.
"...Relius.

　Miss Mair pursed her lips and then huffed.

I know. Thanks to you, I've been able to break free of my doubts.
Lost?
I love the atmosphere of the workplace.

　...It wasn't hard to see why.
　A place where I could feel safe.
　When my parents were killed by a demon, I was worried.

　But thanks to my current in-laws and Lynn I was able to bounce back reasonably quickly.
　I'm going to be strong enough to defeat the demon that killed my parents!　Maybe it was also because I had the thought that.

'Dreams, right?'
Yeah.
''Then good luck with that. I'll tell the customers and the new part-timers that an S-ranked adventurer used to work here.
'Well, I'm still rated E!　Don't do it!

　Mr. Mair shook his head in a panic.

''That's right. Let's start with today's labyrinth attack.''
You'll have to help me with that. Thank you, Lelius.
'Yes. I'll do my best not to drag you down.
Well no, well, I'm sure Lelius will be fine.

　Even so, I don't have the power to kick the place apart in an instant.
　I can only fight them one by one, steady and steady.

　When we reach the entrance of the labyrinth, we look at each other.

''You're ready?''
Yes. I'm pretty sure there are ten levels, right?
''Yeah. I've researched the terrain as well as the demons at all levels beforehand, so it shouldn't be difficult to capture them. And when the time comes, we have these magic tools too.

　Mea holds out a green ball.
　It's a magic tool that allows you to escape from the labyrinth.

　I've already been able to make that too. It's a pretty good price, so it wouldn't be a bad idea to take it to the guild if you're in need of money.
　Once we both confirmed that we could escape at any time, we stepped into the small mountain that is the entrance to the labyrinth.

　
　When I thought of that, I felt sad, but at the same time, I felt I had to enjoy today's day to the fullest.