Chapter 67

"Ahhh!! It's fast! Too fast! Too fast, ohhhh!"

Barbados' screams could be heard along with the sound of the wind.

Currently, we were riding on Gamijin's back. Gamijin was a demon that looked like a wolf several times the size of a human, and its running speed was much faster than a horse.

"Hahaha!! The wind feels so refreshing!"

Orobas, who was riding on my back, seemed completely at ease. Impressive as always.

By the way, I was being carried in a princess hold by Orobas.

To be carried like this is honestly embarrassing, but if I tried to ride Gamijin on my own, I would surely be thrown off in no time.

As for Barbados, he was desperately clinging to Gamijin's tail.

Is he okay?

"I thought I was going to die..."

As soon as we reached our destination, Barbados collapsed on all fours, looking completely drained.

To be honest, I also felt a bit dizzy and had a headache from the ride.

"Hahaha! To be exhausted by this is beneath a demon!"

Orobas seemed completely fine.

Meanwhile, Gamijin was playfully nipping at Orobas' head. Orobas didn't seem to mind at all, but wasn't it painful?

"Still, we're quite a sight, aren't we?"

I could feel the gazes of passersby.

The cause was probably Gamijin. With such a huge beast around, it's only natural to attract attention. However, while adventurers who use monsters are rare, they do exist, so people would probably just think we have an unusual monster. No one would guess that Gamijin is a demon.

"Let's start by registering Barbados as an adventurer."

To enter the dungeon, adventurer registration is mandatory.

That's why we had come to the entrance of the Adventurer's Guild.

"Ah, Orobas, you stay outside and keep an eye on Gamijin."

"Hai, understood, Master!"

Orobas had already completed his adventurer registration, so he didn't need to go inside. Besides, I didn't want him to get drunk and useless inside the guild like last time, so I asked him to watch over Gamijin outside.

"What are you good at, Barbados?"

"I, I can use a bow, maybe."

"I see. Then, let's put you down as an archer."

I wrote 'archer' in the occupation field and completed the registration.

"Do I really have to fight too?"

Barbados asked, looking worried.

"To be honest, with Orobas around, we should be fine, and I think it's okay for you to just stay in the back."

Orobas' strength had been proven in the past. He should be able to take down most monsters on his own.

Besides, we have Gamijin this time. While his strength is unknown, he's not likely to be weak with that build.

"Ugh, I'll do my best..."

Barbados reluctantly nodded.

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After completing the adventurer registration, we bought a bow and arrows for Barbados and headed to the dungeon.

Dungeons are found all over the world, and they are always filled with monsters.

If left alone, the monsters would come out of the dungeon, so it's necessary to regularly enter and hunt them.

Additionally, since dungeons are managed by nobles, there is an entry fee.

However, it's not a significant amount, so we paid for three people (Gamijin is considered a familiar, so he's free) and entered.

"Let's start by hunting monsters in the middle layers."

Our goal this time is to earn money. As long as we don't overexert ourselves, that's fine.

"Ah, isn't that the incompetent of the Esland family?"

It took me a few seconds to realize that the person speaking to me was addressing me.

The incompetent who can't use magic.

I remembered that I had such a nickname.

"Ah, hello, Mr. Sanchez."

Viscount Sanchez. My family, the Esland Barons, are rivals with the Sanchez family, and my father often spoke ill of the Sanchez family.

Viscount Sanchez was standing there with dozens of knights behind him, about to enter the dungeon with them.

"I heard, Lord Norman. You were kicked out of your home, right?"

Sanchez, pinching his distinctive mustache, said with a pleased expression.

"Furthermore, I heard that your father adopted a commoner of unknown origin and made him the heir instead of you, the incompetent. Hahaha, making a commoner the heir is beneath a noble! Of course, it's your fault for being an incompetent who can't use magic."

"Yes, that's true..."

I nodded half-heartedly, trying to think of a way to leave this place quickly.

I had a bad feeling about staying here any longer.

"Excuse me, but we're in a hurry—"

"Lord Norman, our conversation isn't over yet. I need to remind you how much trouble your incompetence has caused—"

Sanchez didn't get to finish his sentence.

Because—

"I will not allow you to insult my Master any further!!"

Orobas had punched Sanchez, sending him flying.

Sanchez, who was hit, groaned and was blown away.

"Orobasssssss!!"

While thinking, "What are you doing?" I couldn't help but shout.

"You bastard!! Do you know what it means to lay a hand on a noble?!"

Sanchez, rubbing the spot where he was hit, denounced Orobas.

The knights serving Sanchez also moved in unison, surrounding Orobas.

"If you insult my Master any further, I will execute you, even if you are a noble!!"

"Orobas, please calm down. Mr. Sanchez, I apologize. My subordinate didn't mean any harm, but he acted on his own. I will apologize on his behalf!"

"Are you kidding me?! You incompetent, how dare you embarrass me like this!!"

Sanchez, with bloodshot eyes, glared and stood up.

"You insulted my Master. This is the appropriate punishment!"

Orobas didn't back down and continued to provoke.

"Hey, Norman."

"Yes, what is it?"

"You seem to have a competent subordinate."

"Thank you, I appreciate that."

The knights were standing guard around Sanchez. For Orobas to punch through them, he must be quite skilled.

"Alright, I have an interesting idea."

Sanchez smiled slyly.

"Listen up, Norman. I won't be satisfied until I thoroughly crush you with my own hands. Do you understand?"

"Yes, I understand your anger."

"Good. So, I challenge you to a duel right now."

Sanchez smiled menacingly.

Oh no, this is going to be a hassle, I worried about my future.

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