Chapter 45

The next day, after resting well at the inn, I and Lucie decided to leave the city of Rondalme.

The city of Rondalme was a suitable place for a novice adventurer, but considering our connection with the Edvahn family, we probably should have left earlier.

However, now that we are here, there might not be a need to rush.

Still, regardless of that, the "Dream Holes" that appear in this area tend to be of a relatively low level.

To continue our activities as adventurers, we would have to leave this place sooner or later anyway.

"But was it really okay? I involved Lucie in this. If she wanted to stay in Rondalme, we could have stayed a bit longer..."

Lucie owes me a huge debt for the "Skill Book" of "Smoldering Fang."

I couldn't just leave without paying it back, so if she couldn't leave the city of Rondalme, I intended to stay here a bit longer.

"Of course, that's fine! Father-in-law entrusted me with Elma too!"

Lucie declared this, making a determined pose.

"Father-in-law...?"

"But... in the end, he never apologized. When he thought the girl had lost, he fled without even having a proper conversation with Elma."

"He's not in a position to apologize easily... The room was cleared, and there were no reckless guild staff around... Still, it's a relief that the situation didn't escalate further due to his pride."

"Umm... If Elma is okay with it, I'm fine too..."

While saying this, Lucie still seemed unsatisfied.

I couldn't help but chuckle at her expression.

"Aristocrats are finished if they are looked down upon. In that sense, not bowing is part of their job."

I knew Aizas' character, so I wasn't particularly surprised that he didn't apologize.

On the contrary, I was surprised that he said, "Take care of it."

I wondered what face he had to lower... but perhaps it was his best way of apologizing to me.

Aizas gave me enough money to prepare my equipment when he expelled me, and when the discussion about my misconduct became complicated, he clearly seemed dissatisfied with the mock battle.

If I hadn't agreed, Aizas would have crushed Maris' proposal.

In his own way... not as an aristocrat, but as a father, he might have been concerned about me.

"Not bowing is part of the job... I understand it's difficult, but I don't like it. ...Elma, please don't become like that. If something happens, I'll apologize with you, okay?"

"...I can't bow, or rather, I can't anymore."

I cleared my throat.

After all, I was exiled and stripped of my family name, having been the heir.

"Wa, wa, wa! I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I didn't mean to say it in a mean way! Uh, that is...!"

"No, no, I'm not upset. Leaving that family was... maybe just a show of toughness, but it's true that I fit better now."

I have memories and values from my previous life mixed in.

There are many customs and ways of thinking among the nobility that I can understand the necessity of but can't agree with.

For example, being expelled from the family as a disgrace because I was a Heavy Knight, or using criminals for level-ups through "Life Transfer," or forcing dangerous skill trees on poor soldiers as "Special Attack Troops."

I probably wouldn't have been able to endure it much longer.

Even if I hadn't, the thought of being completely immersed in the customs of the nobility is chilling.

In any case, Aizas, given his attitude, probably won't do anything to me in the future.

However, the problem is Maris...

"...He wasn't like that before."

I only know his childhood from when Aizas was strangely against me and Maris meeting, but he was a strange child who would never belittle anyone.

Or maybe I just didn't notice...

"What's wrong, Elma?"

"No, nothing."

I shook my head slightly to dismiss it.

In any case, I've settled things with the Edvahn family.

Even though I said I didn't care, it had always been a nagging worry... After saying goodbye to Aizas and receiving his indirect words of encouragement, I can finally move forward without any reservations.

If Lucie hadn't pushed Aizas at the end, I probably wouldn't have felt so relieved.

"In any case... we've finally moved past the beginner level and can start proper activities. From now on, we'll focus on leveling up and aiming for high-value item drops."

I punched my palm and said this.

"Yes, now we can finally focus on proper leveling and high-value item drops..."

Lucie smiled and said this, then widened her eyes.

"Doesn't 'Angel's Toy Box' fall into the category of proper leveling!?"

I was startled by Lucie's loud voice and my shoulders shook.

"What's wrong, Lucie? Why are you shouting suddenly..."

"No, but, it's strange! We were making around 60 to 70 million gold!"

If you say it's strange, I'm at a loss.

To me, it feels like the tutorial has just ended.

After all, both Lucie and I are still in the D-rank, barely in the 40s, and our equipment hasn't changed much from the beginning.

We've just started to gather basic skills.

My "Smoldering Fang" hasn't fully demonstrated its power yet, but I've finally secured a decent attack method.

Currently, I can only aim for major damage with "Shield Bash" by activating "Deathline Tyrant," but it has made "Dream Hole" challenges much easier.

As our levels rise and we gain more skill points, I can finally start to demonstrate the true power of a Heavy Knight, known as a Balance Breaker in "Magic World."

"This is where the minimum preparation ends, and things start to get interesting. First, we'll focus on equipment, but from now on, we can aim for much more significant leveling and high-value item drops."

Getting "Smoldering Fang" at this stage was a huge advantage.

Without it, our future activities would have been significantly delayed.

"Will I be okay, Elma? Can I keep up with you..."

Lucie clutched her head, looking worried.

"Once again... I rely on you, Lucie."

I reached out to her with a smile.

Lucie tightened her lips, as if making a decision, and took my hand.

"Y-Yes! Elma!"

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**[End of Chapter 1]**

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