(To make the story short)
All of us, plan what are we going to do.
To defeat the harpies.
Sa-san became an adventurer. Thanks to the help of Fuji-yan the process is smooth.
And I learned that a monster and demon can't become an adventurer.
That is something like so obvious.
But my two party members here have a characteristic of them.
But Sa-san is not an official member yet.
And I also heard that the hoodlums who trying to kill us are not coming back.
I don't really care about them, if they died there. They died.
They will just be going to hell in the afterlife.
And if they are alive that's better, because they life will be more tougher than before.
Fuji-yan said they will put in prison then revoked their adventurer card and when they regain their freedom.
They will become a slave.
In short, their life will become a living hell here.
I told Lucy to train her magic because she will be the trump card of the plan...
Me and Sa-san will going to explore the laberintos again.
In truth I just want to broaden my mapping skills in the dungeon, well regardless is a win-win.
And while at that I want Sa-san to learn stealth and detection.
*****
"How is it? Do you think you can use Stealth, Sa-san?" (Makoto)
I asked S-san.
"Yeah, I think I get it somewhat. But it is difficult." (Aya)
"That's good."(Makoto)
hearing she said that I continue to gather the spirit...
"What are you doing?" (Aya)
"I am speaking to the Spirits around here. Telling them to let's get along." (Makoto)
"Uhm, when you get along with Spirits, your Spirit Magic gets stronger, was it?" (Aya)
"Yeah, it is pretty quirky magic, you see." (Makoto)
"Do you think you can get along with the Spirits?" (Aya)
"I do. The Spirits of Laberintos are pretty cooperative. They are easy to speak to." (Makoto)
"Is that so." (Aya)
After she said that, I continue my talk to the water spirit.
While she watching, what I'm doing.
Then suddenly my detection rang...
"Sa-san, there's a harpies." (Makoto)
Hearing me say that...
Her killing intent is leaking.
she grinds her teeth and clenches her hand.
So to calm her down I unconsciously pat her head.
She looks at me...
Cute.
But it's not about time doing this stuff here.
"Sa-san, do those guys always appear from around there?" (Makoto)
"…Yeah, as far as I know, they come from that big hole where the light comes in from." (Aya)
"Then, it would be best to think that their nest is also around that part." (Makoto)
"But we won't be able to reach that place with us being unable to fly…" (Aya)
"Let's think about that later with everyone… Looks like those guys flew somewhere else." (Makoto)
Looking at her.
She making a gloomy face.
"It should be okay now." (Makoto)
I said to her.
"Yeah." (Aya)
Looks like she felt a bit better now.
So I look again to the harpies nest...
I examine and plan, what is the best course of action that we were going to do.
While doing that I'm also talking to the spirit.
After some minutes passed.
Sa-san spoke.
"Hey, Takatsuki-kun, what kind of relationship do you have with Lucy-san?" (Aya)
She's looking at me as if she's interrogating a suspect that will not accept any lies.
So I casually told her the truth.
"What kind of relationship, you ask? I told you already, didn't I? A friend and comrade that I formed a party with around half a year ago." (Makoto)
She's really looking at me suspiciously...
"A party with only you two, right?" (Aya)
Really, a woman's institution is scary!!!
So I just gave her a safe answer.
"At times we would be together with Fuji-yan, or go together with other adventurers. We do have different members every now and then. I was mostly solo though." (Makoto)
"You adventure alone?" (Aya)
"Yeah... When Lucy is training or going to shopping... Well, going solo is also comfortable after all. I am a pro at goblin hunting, I'll have you know." (Makoto)
I said to her boosting my achievement.
Even though the name is lame.
Taking this chance to evade her interrogating.
I spoke.
"But now with Sa-san, it will be a party of 3." (Makoto)
"Eh?" (Aya)
She looks surprised.
I will tease her a little bit.
"Hm? You don't want to?" (Makoto)
"No! Of course I'm okay!" (Aya)
That's a quick answer.
and...
"Hey... Lower your voice we are near to the harpies"(Makoto)
Realize that she covered her mouth.
And so on we continue our adventures together in the dungeon of Laberintos.
******
After that, I will accompany Lucy in her training magic.
Lucy also told me that they can't gather information about the harpies because of the taboo dragon, sun knights order, and the light hero that becomes a center of gossip.
"Apparently, in 2-3 days, the Sun Knight Order will be leaving to subjugate the Taboo Dragon." (Lucy)
"Hmm, then once the subjugation is done, the monsters in Laberintos might calm down." (Makoto)
"That's what they say. The adventurers and merchants were grieving the fact that because of the dragon appearing at the Upper Floor, explorations have reduced, and it is affecting business." (Lucy)
"Well, figures." (Makoto)
Who the heck has the right mind to go exploring the upper floor?
(I have one in mind...)
Hm? I feel like I heard the voice of Noah-sama
Well, that's impossible. Lately, I can't hear the voice of the goddess.
Maybe she's busy?
Well, no need to think about it...
I will just train more my water magic.
"How many Stone Bullets can you bring out at once now, Lucy?" (Makoto)
"Only 4…" (Lucy)
"Ooh, nice. It increased. I'm sure you will be able to control it better in the future." (Makoto)
"Right! But... How in the world do you make it so you can have such minute control?" (Lucy)
"When you surpass 120 in Water Magic Proficiency, you can do this." (Makoto)
"…Okay." (Lucy)
Don't look at me weirdly...
It makes me remember the face of Mary-san in my newbie days.
Such a nostalgic.
While the two of us are training.
I spoke to her.
"By the way, Lucy, can you guide Sa-san around the city tomorrow?" (Makoto)
"Eh? Kya!" (Lucy)
"Oii... That's dangerous."
The stone bullet with fire, and she almost aims it at the ground. Luckily, she aims it at the tree.
Then she ended up slipping into the ground.
"Are you okay?" (Makoto)
I said in worry.
"Y-Yeah. By the way, only me? What will you do, Makoto?" (Lucy)
"I will be communicating with the Spirits in Laberintos again." (Makoto)
"Are you okay alone?" (Lucy)
"I have done the [Mapping] of all the escape routes, so I am okay alone. I want you to teach Sa-san how to shop and how to use money." (Makoto)
"Got it…" (Lucy)
No. My true aim is... For the two of you to get to know each other.
*****
During these three days I explore the dungeon.
And I'm accompanied by Nina-san.
Lucy and Sa-san are currently training their skills for the subjugation of the Queen of Harpies.
Nina-san and I currently exploring the dungeon while asking me about Fuji-yan.
And all of it is talked about love...
Which is my weakness.
The me...
Who can't confess to the girl I love just because I'm afraid of the consequences, is a person will not be able to give him a piece of proper advice.
So instead of confessing... I'm waiting to the person who will make a move.
Still, I assured Nina-san that Fuji-yan liked her and I know that Fuji-yan knows it too.
He can read minds after all.
And so we continue our tour in the dungeon.
After that, we came back.
And Decided to do the subjugation in three days for some preparation.