Chapter 10

I am heading to the dungeon with Frederica and the fairy Miseri.

By combining the Appraisal Eye and Unique Time Acceleration, we avoid combat as much as possible and quickly descend underground.

When we open the door to the boss room and enter, we arrive in a spacious hall.

*GROAAAAAAAAAA!*

The lower half of the creature is an octopus, and the upper half is a giant.

Black tentacles sprout in countless numbers, attacking the adventurers.

"Ha...! Ha...! This far... it is..."

*GROAAAAAAAAAA!*

Just as a thick tentacle was about to attack Roselia,

I close the distance in an instant, grab her, and dodge the attack.

"Gilmas!"

"Roselia, are you alright?"

After the tentacle passed, the ground was gouged out.

Upon closer inspection, the tentacles looked soft but shone like blades.

"Frederica"

"As you wish. Master, please check and heal the injured."

I carry Roselia and part ways with Frederica.

With a *snap* sound, Frederica's body glows and transforms into the giant wolf Fenrir.

"Monsters of abnormal form, I will be your opponent."

The giant is surprised by Fenrir's appearance and shifts its attention to her.

I take advantage of this opening to move away.

"Gilmas... you came to help... for me..."

"Don't misunderstand. I was called by this one."

*Master!*

The clone Miseri hugs Roselia.

"I'll heal you right away, back to the party members."

"Y-Yes!"

In the corner of the room, the party members were huddled.

Miseri had apparently been using a wind barrier to fend off the tentacles.

"Great rescue and defense."

I pat the head of the original Miseri.

"Good job. Leave the rest to me."

*Sniff...*

Miseri starts to cry.

"Gilmas...""I'm sorry..."

I crouch in front of the injured and immobile party members.

"What are you going to do? Can you use healing magic?"

I activate the King of Time's Eye.

The bleeding of those who were bleeding stops abruptly.

"The pain has stopped!""Amazing! Gilmas is awesome!"

*What!? Not only did the bleeding stop, but the pain too!? What did you do!?!*

"It's an application of Unique Time Acceleration. By slowing down the internal time of those who see my eyes, I stop the progression of their injuries."

"Amazing... With this, they won't die from excessive bleeding. We can take our time to heal them later..."

After the emergency treatment, I turn around.

"Gilmas, what are you going to do?"

"Roselia and I will defeat the boss."

Only Roselia is relatively unharmed.

When I say this, the party members raise their voices.

"Gilmas... we can fight too!"

"No. You're just prolonging your deaths. If you recklessly attack, you'll die."

"But... we can't just stand by and watch Gilmas fight alone!"

"If that's what you want, do as you please. However, those who disobey Gilmas's orders are not needed in my guild. Leave."

"I don't want to...!"

"Then stay back quietly."

After confirming they won't follow, I head to Frederica with Roselia.

"Gilmas... you are truly a kind person."

Roselia says with a smile.

"You deliberately spoke coldly to prevent them from overexerting themselves."

"What are you talking about? Let's finish this quickly and go back."

Miseri's clone follows us from behind.

*What are you going to do about that monster?*

Fenrir, the transformed Frederica, attacks the tentacles with magic and fangs.

However, new tentacles keep growing, even when cut or frozen.

I use the Appraisal Eye to examine the creature.

"It has super regeneration. We need a firepower battle that exceeds its regeneration, with multiple people."

*Multiple people! Only three of us can move!*

"Three is enough. Frederica, Roselia, let's end this."

"Roger!"

Frederica takes a distance and howls, freezing a wide area instantly.

*What!? What high-powered ice magic!? The octopus monster's lower half is frozen!*

I use Unique Time Acceleration to approach the enemy with Roselia.

*No! New tentacles are growing!*

"Seeeeaaaaa!"

Roselia draws two swords from her waist and unleashes rapid slashes.

Frederica deals with the existing tentacles, while Roselia handles the new ones.

I, on the other hand, charge into the enemy's ranks.

*What are you doing! You'll die!*

"No, we've already won."

*What are you saying! What can a weak human do!?!*

I run up the giant's body.

Frederica is using her magic to freeze the giant, making it immobile.

I reach the giant's face.

"You've been quite the troublemaker."

The giant's eyes lock onto me.

I press my left eye with my hand and pour in all my magic power.

"The sin of injuring my subordinates is grave. Atonement through death."

*GROAAAAAAAAAA!*

New tentacles grow and rush at me.

"Unique Time Complete Stop."

At that moment, a powerful red light emanates from my left eye.

*Thud*... The tentacles stop moving just before me.

The giant collapses like a puppet with its strings cut.

Frederica catches me as I fall to the ground.

"Good work."

*As expected, Master, that was impressive.*

Frederica reverts to her human form.

We land safely and head to Roselia and the others.

*You defeated that giant in one hit!? What... what did you do!?*

"I stopped the internal time of those who saw my eyes completely."

*You can kill someone just by looking at them!? That's incredible! But... is it okay to use such a powerful ability?*

"No problem. Let's go back."

My body tilts.

Roselia and Frederica support me.

"Indeed, you are our best Gilmas♡"

★

Later.

Roselia and Miseri visit my room.

*Really, I'm so sorry!*

Miseri bows deeply in front of me.

I look at them with my [right eye only].

Miseri looks apologetic, her shoulders hunched.

*Because of my careless actions, I put Master and the others in danger... I truly regret it...*

Miseri says in a barely audible voice.

*I'm going to leave Master's side.*

"Why?"

*Because... I not only troubled Master, but also the guild members and... Gilmas.*

Miseri looks at my left eye with a pained expression.

The left side of my face is wrapped in bandages and talismans.

*The final blow must have had a great cost, right? ...I hurt the leader of the organization, I can't stay here anymore...*

Miseri hangs her head and starts to leave.

"Wait. It's too early for you to leave."

*Eh...?*

"You're a new recruit who just joined the guild. I haven't even given you a guild card. The guild members understand that new recruits can cause trouble. If you feel bad about causing trouble, you've already made up for it by abandoning your pride to seek help and assist in saving the guild members."

*Eh? No... eh? But...*

"Besides, your support in the dungeon was excellent. It's too early to let someone who can provide accurate support leave the guild. Continue to support Roselia and the others."

I hand her the guild card I had prepared for her.

*Gilmas... *sniff*... *sob*... *waaaah*!*

The fairy clings to me and cries like a child.

*I'll work hard! I'll do my best for Gilmas!*

Seeing this, Roselia nods in admiration.

"Truly, Gilmas. Not only did you save us, but you also educate new recruits♡"

"More importantly, Roselia, as punishment for putting the party members in danger, you will be on probation."

"Really, probation?"

"Yes. There's a guild-owned resort in a seaside town. Take the members there for a half-month probation. You can do whatever you want during that time, whether it's playing at the beach or anything else. I'll give you enough money to live comfortably... Why are you smiling?"

"No, I'll take a good rest♡"

On the other hand, Frederica also chuckles.

"Isn't this just a combined welcome and comfort trip for new members? Sending subordinates on a trip as an expense. What a wicked guild master you are."

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