Chapter 74

The voice from the labyrinth seemed to resonate throughout the town.

However, it seemed that the incident caused by the person who obtained the labyrinth core was famous, as only three elderly guild staff members hurriedly arrived.

Lord Arjitt told me that they were former adventurers.

The young guild staff member, who looked anxious, sighed in relief and was nudged by the three.

"Well, adventurers, please stand by just in case. The civilians who came to use the bath and the vendors in the square need to evacuate for safety."

"Take your time and don't panic."

Indeed, it seemed they were scolded for not guiding the evacuation properly.

Among the people who had just finished their baths, half of them slowly started to head home.

"Hey, vendors, sell us some food before you leave! We planned to eat after the bath, and we're out of food!"

"We need it too!"

"But we should go home, right?"

At Mimachi's words, Lord Arjitt handed me over to Endelia while still holding me.

"I'll stand by."

"I will too."

Lord Arjitt's words were echoed by Schnell.

"Endelia and Lu-Luu, I'm entrusting Yui to you."

"But, Yui-sama, I'm supposed to be your guard!"

"Yui, I'm sorry, but lend me Mimachi. She's the best scout here."

"Um, sure. Here you go?"

"Even while tilting her head in confusion, she answered immediately! Yui-sama, remember, Stoll and I belong to you! Understand that properly!"

But Lord Arjitt needs a guard too, right?

"Understanding the dangers of the labyrinth is also for Yui's safety, Mimachi."

"I know, but it's really hard to leave Yui-sama when Stoll isn't around!"

"Mimachi, I swear on Endelia's name that I will protect Yui in your absence."

"Eh? E, Endelia-sama is swearing on her name?"

Mimachi's round eyes grew even wider.

"Are you reassured now?"

"Yes."

"Endelia, are you sure? The constraints of a demon swearing on their name are—"

"It's fine. When Lord Rodan entrusted Yui-sama to me, I accepted the responsibility by swearing on my name."

Lord Arjitt pressed his temple, and Mimachi covered her face with both hands.

"Rodan is amazing."

"I just realized I don't know much about Lord Rodan, even though I'm Stoll's lover. It's scary."

Mimachi, who was trembling, made me tilt my head.

"Lord Rodan is kind and not scary at all."

"But I'm a scout, Yui-sama! It's my job to investigate everything! Yet, I don't know much about Lord Rodan, who is in a protective position for Yui-sama. Ugh, even though I realize it, I don't have the energy to investigate."

Mimachi, who finally clutched her head, had her shoulder patted by Endelia.

"It's fine, Mimachi. I serve him. Worrying too much can be dangerous."

"A, ah, yes."

Lord Arjitt seemed to realize something and placed his hand on Mimachi's head.

"Investigating him would reveal a lot of complicated situations and races, with Endelia at the forefront. I order you not to worry about it."

It seems I understood that Endelia swearing on her name as a demon is a big deal.

"Then, let's go home, Yui-sama."

The moment Endelia said this, I nodded.

The ground shook.

The faces of the people around us tensed.

"Is it a flood?"

I heard a trembling voice from someone I didn't know.

"No, it's different. A pillar of light in the square?"

Amid the people who cowered and trembled in fear of the earthquake, only the bald man, his female companion, and we stood.

Oh, Lu-Luu was crouching and trembling.

"What is this, the ground is shaking."

"It's the ground, the tremor from the labyrinth's changes? If the tremor reaches outside the labyrinth, the risk of a flood is high, but I don't understand that light."

In the midst of Endelia's calm voice, I turned around and watched the pillar of light slide smoothly.