"Tell me something, why are you such a good person?" Sakura asked with some frustration in her voice.
"I just don't get it. I've told you a thousand times, stop being. They just use you."
"Sakura is right. Those girls, Ruby and Sylfhie, they only use you for their every need. You don't have to listen to them."
"I know, but I like to help people," he said calmly. "I won't say I don't notice. The truth is, I realized it a long time ago. But I like this, helping people. It makes me very, very happy."
Sakura sighed and frowned. "It's okay, it's okay. But remember, don't be too nice, either. You're too good a person, and that's exactly why you're my friend. I appreciate you so much, so please be brave in saying things."
"Promise me, Naoki"
What happened? "You gave me a good fright, good morning, Yuzuru, even at night in the Tower," Set said.
What happened? Where's the monster? - I asked, still feeling my heart's racing.
I killed him. I told you, if the situation got worse, I'd step in. "And so I did," said Set, quite calmly.
Sorry, Set. I can't do anything, I always do. I am truly sorry - I replied, feeling overwhelmed by my own uselessness.
It's okay, Yuzuru. Don't worry about it. I was the same when I was a rookie adventurer. I didn't even know how to wield a sword, but little by little, my skills developed. Mission after mission, that's how, without realizing it, I became an experienced adventurer. But let me tell you something: go at your own pace - Set said, comforting me with his words of encouragement.
Thank you so much, Set, for saving me. I will make it up to you in some way - I said, feeling gratitude to my partner.
All right, man. Better eat some. "I prepared meat while you slept," Set offered, showing a friendly smile.
Wait, how long has it been?
It's been five hours.
Five hours? It's the same as always.
Eat some. "I will go out on patrol," Set said as he prepared to leave.
I really am rubbish. I can't even deal with a simple monster. Maybe I should retire from being adventurous. Set is an amazing person. I wish I had your experience and skill.
"That's not the point why do I keep repeating this? I feel worse and worse," Yuzuru thought as she sighed.
"I should finish this meal and rest for a while. Getting some more sleep will give me energy."
Elsewhere...
"What a great day! Actually, it wouldn't be bad to have a drink, right girls?" said Lachesis.
"We'd better go back home. Truth be told, going too late to the tower is exhausting," Tiana suggested.
"Besides, the bloody moon makes the monsters stronger at night. It's horrible," Ethylin added.
"They also serve very tasty fruit juice at this bar," Lachesis commented.
"What can I serve you?"
"Euri-san! You always look beautiful in that waitress outfit! I'd like three fruit juices and a meal of the day, please," Lachesis requested.
"Okay, I'll be back in a moment with your order," Euri-san replied.
"Euri, do you know where Yuzuru is? She's probably in the tower again, despite being level 1 she always gets hurt easily. I told him not to go beyond floor 2. Besides, I heard he was going to go to the Hesperides garden," said Kato-san.
"That boy went to the Hesperides garden!" thought Lachesis, surprised.
"Kato-san, does that boy always come back from floor 2 really hurt?" asked Lachesis.
"Yes, how do you know?" replied Kato-san.
"Wait a minute, is he about my height, even a little taller?", asked Lachesis.
"Yes, he is," confirmed Euri-san.
"Girls, we should go. That floor is too much for him, he's going to die!", exclaimed Lachesis.
"But he decided to go, he probably formed a group with other adventurers," Tiana said, trying to reassure her.
"He probably went for the golden apples," added Lachesis.
"I told you, that must be false. It's just a simple myth," Ethylin said.
"But, but... The apples! Besides, I know that boy, he won't be able to...", muttered Lachesis.
Tiana and Ethlylin exchanged glances.
"Okay, let's go," they both said.
"Thank you both very much," Lachesis thanked.
"We're doing it because you wouldn't give up asking us. Just for that," Tiana said.
"But now you owe us dinner, and I hope it's delicious, Lachesis," Ethlylin added, visibly annoyed.
"Okay, now let's get down to business, girls."