CH 9

“Kuro-san, I’m sorry for always causing trouble…”

Approaching me with a look of apology is Rafia. She is Lofia’s younger sister and just as beautiful as her elder sister. She is a reliable and responsible individual.

“Don’t worry about it. By the way, Rafia …”

“Yes, what is it?”

“Would you like to go to the dungeon with me?”

When I invited her, Rafia’s eyes widened in surprise.

“Um, Alma-chan is giving me a really intense glare…”

Indeed, she does. She has a fierce expression on her face, almost as if she’s glaring at me…

“Alma, if you make such a scary face, I won’t take you with us. Ah, she’s smiling now.”

When I pointed it out, she quickly returned to smiling.

However, I wonder why she had such a serious expression? I’ll ask her later.

“So, it’s Alma and Rafia who will go to the dungeon with me.”

Everyone nodded in agreement at my statement.

“Um, why did you choose me?”

“Well, even if you ask me why…”

Hmm, there’s no particular reason…

“Maybe it’s because Rafia, Alma, and I are the same age.”

“I-I see… Yeah, I guess… someone like me.”

Rafia pouted slightly, her lips pursed.

That wasn’t a good response. Should I say something else?

“And, you know, Rafia, you’re reliable, so it’s reassuring to have you with us. Was that not good enough?”

It might have been because she didn’t want to go to the dungeon. Or maybe she doesn’t want to be with me?

“N-No! I’ll gladly come along!”

She replied with joy. It seems like my response this time was good. I can’t tell the difference.

“Well then, I’ll get ready for the dungeon. Rafia or Alma, could you please call me when it’s time to leave? I’m counting on you. Everyone else, make sure to prepare for your respective quests.”

Lulsiera will probably take command from here.

I went back to my room to prepare the bare minimum of my belongings.