Chapter 63

Today is also an update ('ω')

It's a bit short... I'm sorry...

I originally planned to summarize it in one chapter, but it became too long, so I split it.

One month has passed since Jamie's rescue.

As winter set in earnest, the trees had shed all their leaves, and the sky seemed higher...

Our probation period for the 'Clover' team had ended.

On this day, I immediately visited the Adventurer's Guild.

As the leader of 'Clover,' I thought it would be best to pay a visit and greet everyone after our probation.

"Welcome back, Yuki."

Mamal, who was at the counter, greeted me.

"It's been a while since we last met here."

"It was a good break."

"I'm glad to hear that. So, are you here for work?"

I was a bit taken aback since I had only come to greet everyone.

When Mamal speaks like this, it usually means there's a special request or a job he wants to entrust to us, which could be seen as a bit of an abuse of power. However, if Mamal thinks it's appropriate, it must be a good fit for us, and I can be proud of that.

"Is there something you need?"

"This is still confidential information... but a new dungeon has been discovered. How about making it a special broadcast to celebrate 'Clover's' return?"

"A new dungeon...!?"

If this is the first broadcast of a new dungeon that hasn't been found in over ten years, it could indeed attract a lot of attention. However, I'm not sure if we should make such a big deal out of it.

The series of rescue operations by our 'Clover' team had already garnered some positive attention.

In a way, this was something we aimed for.

Thanks to this, Jamie was seen as having mitigating circumstances, and the discrimination incident involving 'Thunderpike' was not held against Jamie. After all, Jamie hadn't said a word during the broadcast, and Silk had even spoken of Jamie as a "savior" who saved lives while in 'Thunderpike,' which helped smooth over talks with other races. However, I was somewhat annoyed by some reporters who misreported that Jamie and I were "lovers."

"The Royal Academy believes that the abnormalities in the various dungeons were caused by the emergence of this new dungeon. All the dungeons have calmed down now."

"Does that mean the dungeons were interfering with each other?"

"Yes. That's why there's been talk about entrusting the investigation to 'Clover,' who made significant contributions in the investigation of the 'Colorless Darkness.'"

This is indeed an interesting proposal, but is it really appropriate to give such a big job to us?

Even though our rank didn't drop, it seems a bit too much to entrust a probationary party with such a large task. It feels too good to be true.

"It's the Guild Master's suggestion. He thinks the most reliable party is the best choice."

"Benwood, trying to surprise us?"

Mamal smiled at my muttering.

"I'll discuss it with my team. It's a big job, and I can't make a decision alone."

"Of course, I look forward to your response. ...How are everyone doing?"

"Everyone is doing well. Nene too."

In the end, Nene decided to stay with 'Clover' as a formal member.

It was her wish, and we also wanted her to stay, so I think it worked out well.

"Please take care of her."

"Are you feeling lonely?"

"Oh? Yuki, don't tease me too much. I might want to get back at you."

Mamal returned a smile mixed with a chilling aura in response to my light-hearted remark.

It was so terrifying that I quickly changed the subject to ask about the current status of my former party members.

"How is Jamie doing? Is he managing well?"

"Yes, he's working hard. You did a good job, Yuki."

Mamal smiled, looking a bit troubled.

Currently, Jamie is working as a temporary staff member at the guild.

I asked Benwood for this, using a few of his weaknesses to my advantage.

The punishment for Jamie, as a member of 'Thunderpike,' was quite severe.

Loss of adventurer credibility, revocation of adventurer status, and a one-year ban on re-registration.

It was essentially a notice of termination.

However, it could be considered a good outcome since Jamie avoided being branded as a criminal and exiled from the country.

Jamie has a younger brother living in this city who still needs support.

Therefore, it was necessary to find a way for Jamie to earn a living.

To keep the option open for Jamie to rejoin 'Clover' as an adventurer after a year.

"Please tell him I'll come back to make his brother's medicine."

"Aren't you going to see your lover?"

"Even you, Mamal..."

Perhaps as a payback for earlier, I waved to the mischievously smiling Mamal and left the Adventurer's Guild.

Outside, my breath formed white clouds.

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