I had come to the Guildmaster's office for the Charisma Party's meeting.

　I know I'm the last one by the signs of the four people drifting in from inside.

　I ring the door with my hand.

　I open the door as a distracted voice replies from inside, "You're going in!

It looks like I'm late. I'm sorry.

　I greet him as I enter.

　At the far end of the room is an expensive looking desk and chair that must have been custom made for a young girl. Anyone who knows Riff can tell at a glance that it is for the exclusive use of guildmasters.

　Riff was sitting in such a chair for young girls with a no-nonsense smile on his face.

　In front of the door side of the room, there was a pair of reception sofas and a low, black desk between the two sofas.

　On one side were Soria and Phil, and on the other sat Yui, a beautiful dark-haired girl. She's wearing a military uniform and carrying a dagger at her waist.

　She looks just like the picture.

I'm not late. You're just in time.

'No, sir, with all due respect, Riff. Zied is late. Making Lady Thoria wait = late.

'Wow, I don't care about that: ......!

　Soria glances at me, her face turning vermilion.

　That seems to irritate Phil even more.

'It's nice to meet you, Jide.

　I headed to the couch that was empty on one side.

　I sat down, greeting the previous guest who was sitting down.

'Yui,'

　Without looking at me, the girl said her name in a straightforward manner while drinking tea on the black desk.

　She is very quiet. And her facial muscles aren't twitching.

Good, now we're all here. This is your charismatic party. From now on, we'll be working together for the sake of the guild more often than not. Now, let's move on to the big question.

But first, can I ask you something, Riff?

　Phil raises his hand, interrupting Riff's words.

　Riff tilts his head without seeming to be in a particularly good mood.

'What's up?'

'I have a member who has yet to figure out what she is capable of. I would like to determine if she is willing to stay with Lady Soria.

　That said, Phil's eyes were on Yui, who was next to me.

　I put the tea Yui was drinking on the black desk. My consciousness is focused on the dagger at my waist. The preparations for battle seem to be complete.

　Riff snapped his fingers together with a face like 'Oh dear'.

　A moment later - each of the equipment in the room is wrapped in a steel-like ward.

　I'm not going to be able to say that I'm not going to be able to do that. It's a fairly advanced magic. I'm not going to be able to get it right.

I'm sure you'll be able to find it. But don't leave the room.

"[----]

　A moment with Riff's permission.

　A fierce sword fight ensues.

''Hoe,'' said Soria, watching in a daze. It's a natural reaction. Rather, they are used to the place just being watched.

　He lightly got up from the sofa and didn't move a single step, but in one second, the sword flashes swelled up to dozens and left an afterimage. The sound of lead clashing could be heard from all sides.

　An ordinary person would not even be able to follow it.

　Suddenly, the after-image turns towards you for a moment. I naturally meet eyes with Soria, who was chasing it.

''Haha ......!

　He looks away from me with the enigmatic words, "I'm not sure.

　I've wondered for a long time if I'm being shy about this.

　I want to get used to it since it's now a party.

　Phil says he seems to like me, so I'd be happy to get to know him.

　While I was thinking about this, the sound stopped.

　We haven't decided on a winner, but it seems we've gotten to the point where we're satisfied.

'Don't do ......,'

　Hahaha, Phil said, breathing on his shoulder.

　Yui, on the other hand, looked flat and sat down without opening her mouth.

　There's a difference between a long sword and a short sword.

　It's not a small room, but it's not a large one either. The reach of the weapon changed both the pacing and the movement. That's the way it came out in fatigue.

　This is the way that fatigue manifests itself when they are at loggerheads.

"Don't you have anything to say about it? I'm sure there's someone else you'd like to check out besides me.

　Phil asked, looking at Yui, who wasn't responding.

　Glancing at Yui, she looks at me.

　It's natural. Soria isn't a combatant, so by process of elimination, I'll stay.

'Jade later.'

What's that supposed to mean?　I don't see why I should put it off, since Zied is there, too.

After. Over.

　He finishes by shutting off Phil's questions with a single word.

　It's a slow pace, but there's something about it that's hard to say with or without.

　There was a moment when Phil was also miffed and hardened his expression, but it seems that he doesn't seem to want to fight when it's the same party.

　As expected, he seems to know his way around. Is it because Soria is not involved?

Anyway, now that you've settled in, let's talk about what you want to do first, shall we?

　Riff calls out to her when the scene has quieted down.

　Soria looks politely at Riff, and Phil follows suit.

　Yui started drinking tea at her own pace, and I looked at the surroundings before meeting Riff's gaze.

''It's an early start, but for you guys 'Charisma Party'--''

　As he says it, Riff stands in front of us and places a single request form on the black desk with a bang and authority.

''--I think I'll have you accept the request.

　I looked at the request form.

　It said 'capture the largest underground dungeon, Irbek,'" it said.

''Oh, Irbek?''

　Soria says, keeping her mouth shut.

　Phil next to her also had a difficult look on his face.

As you know, it's an S-rated underground dungeon. It was created by Ran Irbeck, the former Demon King, to invade the human race.

What happened to the guy?

　I ask out of curiosity.

　I heard that there is still a labyrinth, but I heard that there is no Demon King.

　Then I was wondering what happened to him as a result.

''He died after being subjugated by one of the seven great demon nobles of the time. As a result, the powerful demons bred for the purpose of invasion have been eradicated and have created their own ecosystem.

Even now, the demons that come out of Ilbeck run rampant. ...... Yes.

　Soria says, just as a supplementary explanation.

　It was an awkward eye roll, but she seemed to be concerned.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out what's going on," he said. At that time, Thoria-sama and I managed to contain it, but it was a huge damage.

Wow. And this is in human territory?

The original entrance is in the Demon Territory, but it's so huge that we've found places to enter it everywhere. Especially since the death of Demon King Ran Irbeck, his cloaking spells haven't worked any more.

So when will it be?　This strategy,

　Soria asks, raising a small hand.

　To that, he announced the date and time, which Riff must have decided in advance.

'According to your schedule, you have three days free from tomorrow.

So the attack starts tomorrow?

What are you talking about, Thoria? This is your first day.

　Well, I'm not surprised.

　The members seemed to know that they were going to be told that, and they didn't react very well.

'What, 'Stop being so reckless! I would have thought you'd say that.

　Riff laughs mischievously.

　However, as far as the members' equipment is concerned, it seems that they had received some kind of notification.

　I didn't let a member coming from a remote place at the expedition level mimic suddenly receiving a request.

''Then let's transfer to Ilbeck. I've invited adventurers and mercenaries over there as well.

Are there others out there besides us?

Yes, it's huge, indeed. Yeah, it's huge, but I'll at least give it some thought so you don't get lost or in danger of dying.

　Riff says and laces his fingers together.

　When you rub them together, there is a light crackling sound and a light begins to illuminate the surroundings.



　The vision seems to brighten up and the ---- landscape changes in an instant.