CH 423

“Fuh ……”

“Ahaha! Even Lars is no match to uncle and the others.”

“Makina’s face turned red too, though ……”

“A, Ahaha ……”

“Are you sure you don’t have to go with Aina?”

Aina was obsessed with Ash, and Sarge was following me around the house. He’s been with her since she was a little girl, so even though Aina and Sarge are different species, they’re like brother and sister, so I’m sure he won’t be sulky with just this.

…… He said looking lonely. You can’t blame Ash for that.

My brother and Nora were also supposed to come, but they were too tired from Nora’s father’s problems to come today.

Retzel’s medicine seemed to wake him up, but he seemed to have lost his memory and didn’t even recognize Nora. He didn’t remember anything that had happened before, and when they told him that Nora was his daughter, he smiled softly and patted her on the head.

“…… Nora looks like she’s suffering, isn’t she.”

“That’s because the past is the past. I think she’d be confused if his attitude suddenly changed ……”

The fact that his memory is gone doesn’t erase his sins.

In fact, the fact that we remember them makes them even worse because we don’t know how to handle them. We still don’t know why Nora’s mother disappeared, and we once asked her about it, but she was too small to know.

Her father was like that, so it was natural that her mother ran away, but why wouldn’t she take her own daughter with her?

“Well, if Nora is in trouble, we’ll help her.”

“Right! Oh, I see the guild.”

Makina said, and we ran up to the guild and opened the door. I’ve not had much time to relax since arriving in the Royal Capital, so I’m somewhat relieved.

“Hello!”

“Is anyone here?”

“Welcome …… Ahhh! Lars-kun and Makina-chan! It’s been a while, you’re back.”

When Sarge looked at the reception desk, Gibson-san noticed us and called out to us, so we headed to the reception desk.

“Long time no see! Have you seen Ryuuze or Kudelica?”

“I think they’ll be here soon? Ryuuze-kun is out killing Black Vipers. Kudelica-chan is on her way to get rid of the honeybees that have been increasing lately. Oh, is the request complete? I’m sorry, I’ll go do some work. “

As Sarge said, it was almost evening and all the adventurers had come to report in, so we took a seat to check on them.

“Honey bees are very tasty, but they can be quite troublesome without magic if they are swarming.”

“Last time, Lars burned down the nest and we got into trouble♪.”

“Don’t remind me ……’

Was that when I was eleven? As I was thinking about this, I heard a familiar voice coming from the entrance, so I turned my attention to it.

“Don’t you think it would be easier to move without the armor?”

“No. Ryuuze’s attacks are strong, but they also have gaps.”

I was the figure of Ryuuze carrying a greatsword on his shoulder and Naru saying sharp words with her mouth while raising her glasses. The two of them are still the same, Makina and I chuckled as we waved and called out. 

“Hey, Ryuuze!”

“You two are so close, you two!”

“What? ……!? It’s Lars and Makina!”

“Oh my! You’re back?”

I stick out my fist while laughing at Ryuuze, who is approaching noisily, who also laughs and does the same.

“Yeah. We had to go home and run some errands.”

“I heard that the town was in trouble because of the Gospel’s Descent, and my Dad and brother said they were saved thanks to Ryuuze and the others.”

“Hehe …… I’m embarrassed, is what I’d like to say, but I let the main culprit go, after all. Look at this, my armor is cracked.”

“Well, that can’t be helped. He’s as strong as Tigre-sensei, right?”

I was surprised, though I didn’t show it on my face, that it had cracked Sarge’s armor. I think he said something about Axelyrus being dangerous or something like Retzel, but I’m not sure if he went that far ……

“Well, enough about me. Sarge’s armor is due for repair next time! Anyway, what’s your errand?”

“Oh, I’ll tell you when I see everyone, I guess? In the meantime, why don’t you go get your reward?”

“Yeah, right! Hehe, I’m looking forward to it. Although Yogus is not here.”

I’ve heard that Yogus is out in the ruins of Luitzar Kingdom. It’s a shame, because I don’t know when I’ll be back next.

“I think Kudelica will be back soon …… Oh, look!”

“Ah! Kuu!”

“Huh? …… Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!? It’s Lars-kun and Makina-chan!!”

Kudelica hugged me and Makina with a big smile and tears, and I was flustered. I’ll leave it to your imagination as to why …… Is she still growing ……? As we were patting the back of the Kudelica, the two who were with her raised their voices.

“Hey, It’s been a while, hasn’t it?”

“Yeah, we haven’t seen each other much since we graduated.”

“Anne and Berkreis! You’re working with Kudelica?”

“For today. She’s not in a fixed team with anyone, so she’s going with Luciela-san and others too.”

Berkreis and Anne with their prey were classmates in C class. They have both grown up, Berkreis is now in full body armor and Anne seems to have become a wizard.

“I’ve been in Anne-chan’s care! I still rely on all my strength, so it’s reassuring to have backup. Oh, Sarge!”

“Oh, yeah, you guys might not know this, but there was a panic when a lot of goblins showed up.”

“I was surprised by that. We were fighting in the residential area, but I saw a dragon fighting at the gate.”

Berkreis scratches his head and laughs, but Anne lets out a sigh, looking really tired.

“I’m sure my father will talk to you about it tomorrow, so please take care of him.”

“The lord?”

Anne asks me with one eye narrowed, but Kudelica is so excited that she takes my hand and Makina’s and shakes them, shouting.

“Hey, hey, let’s talk! I want to hear about the royal capital!”

“I’ve been thinking about meeting up with all the A-Class members. After Kudelica gets her reward too, let’s go to Luciel’s house together.”

“Yes!”

“Okay, then I guess me and Berkreis will say goodbye here. See you later, Lars-kun and Makina-chan.”

“Yes. I’ll probably see you soon.”

“? Okay, then.”

Kudelica also came to us, smiling as she waved her reward after finishing at the reception after Ryuuze and the others. Naru also went home first because she’ll come in the get-together in A-Class. When Kudelica said she’ll also call Urka, she returned home once.

“Now, do you think Urka might be here? The last time we fought, it would have been a lot easier if he was there ……”

“Skeleton?”

“Yeah, I heard he was invited by you to go to the capital, right? He’s been on a roll ever since. I mean, tell me about it too!”

“Haha, I will. I was in a hurry at the time …… But I’m sure I’ll definitely need your help this time.”

“What? Did something happen?”

Ryuuze’s question is put on hold, and we gather at Luciel’s house.

Now, are they gathering for the first time in a long time? Come back, Yogus ……!?

Thank you for reading!

[Afterword Theater]

“It’s starting to feel like the last one ……”

Hmm, I want to write a story about playing in the ocean, or Ash’s saga ……