Chapter 12

After that, I handed over the men to the dungeon manager.

Thanks to Yui's testimony and the men's admission of their actions, the handover went smoothly.

It was just a matter of a brief questioning.

The punishment for the men will be under the jurisdiction of the Adventurers' Guild.

According to the dungeon manager, due to their actions inside the dungeon and their attempt to cover up the facts by disposing of us outside, they will likely receive a severe punishment.

In the end, Yui and I were quickly released, but the problem for me was what came next.

Because we had become a bit too conspicuous, it became difficult to continue challenging the dungeon.

Although we had only completed four laps today, I decided it was best to return home honestly.

When we reached the nearest station to the Dream Dungeon, Yui bowed deeply.

"Rin, thank you so much for helping me today. I don't know what would have happened without you."

"Next time, make sure to prepare thoroughly before challenging the dungeon. Also, consider your party selection and gather information about the dungeon beforehand."

"Yes, I will..."

She seemed to understand that she was partly at fault for what happened.

Yui looked embarrassed and dropped her shoulders.

But that was only for a moment.

"Ah, that's right! Rin, could I have your contact information if it's not too much trouble?"

"Contact information?"

"Yes! I've always wanted to know a reliable adventurer... and, also, I want to thank you properly for this incident!"

"If that's the case..."

We took out our smartphones and exchanged contact information.

Yui then held her phone with both hands as if it were precious and beamed with a wide smile.

"Hehe, thank you, Rin!"

"..."

I wonder.

It's been a long time since a woman has smiled at me so openly.

I hope you can understand the flutter in my heart.

As I was thinking this, a train arrived at the platform.

Since our return routes were in opposite directions, we parted ways here.

"Ah, the train has arrived. Well, Rin, see you next time!"

"Yeah, see you."

We exchanged our goodbyes, and I headed home.

"Level 298 is a bit off... Alright!"

On the way, I stopped by the Shion Dungeon and completed two more laps, raising my level to 300.

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Tensound Rin, 19 years old, male, Level: 300

SP: 510

HP: 2550/2550 MP: 450/450

Attack: 620

Defense: 460

Speed: 580

Intelligence: 460

Spirit: 340

Luck: 540

Skills: Dungeon Teleportation LV10, Body Enhancement LV10, High-Speed Movement LV3, Basic Magic LV3, Appraisal LV1, Item Box LV1

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