And what will we do when we get to the 10th floor, Set?" asked Tari.
"Yuzuru wants to try the apples from the tree in the garden of the Hesperides," Set replied.
"The garden? I heard a rumor about that, so it's a new area?" asked Tari.
"It was discovered about a week ago. They say it's an area that many adventurers wish to reach. Really, I'm very excited to go up four levels and eat an apple. Doesn't it sound magnificent?" expressed Set enthusiastically.
"And you, Yuzuru, why do you come to this place? What level are you?" inquired Tari.
"I'm level 1," replied Yuzuru.
"Level 1!!!? Set, that floor is very dangerous. How did he manage to convince you?" exclaimed Tari worriedly.
"He wanted to come. I warned him about the risks, but he insisted. He has determination, that's why I brought him," Set explained.
"I don't blame you, Tari-san. I'm really desperate because I haven't leveled up in a long time," Yuzuru said in anguish.
"How long have you been at that level?" asked Tari.
"I've been stuck for 9 months now. I come to the tower every time, and even if I kill monsters and kill them with traps, the experience I get isn't enough. My skills remain stagnant," Yuzuru confessed.
"9 months and nothing has changed, have you tried to kill monsters normally?" questioned Tari.
"I've tried to do it a few times, but it doesn't work," Yuzuru lamented.
"Interesting. A guy who despite killing so many monsters can't level up. Sometimes, certain people level up with certain conditions. It's very rare for that to happen," Tari mused.
"What, what the hell is going on! Why me, dammit!" thought Yuzuru, frustrated.
"I understand why you want to go for those apples, but why now, didn't you have 9 months?" asked Tari.
"Well, some things have happened," replied Yuzuru.
Take that! Set shoved Yuzuru.
"But what are you doing, Set?" exclaimed Yuzuru in surprise.
"Excuse me, Yuzuru, could you move out of the way?" requested Tari.
"I'm sorry, Tari-san. I didn't mean to fall with you. Excuse me," apologized Yuzuru.
"Don't worry, Yuzuru, but could you move your hand away from my chest," said Tari a little embarrassed.
"I'm really sorry, Tari-san. It won't happen again," Yuzuru apologized.
"Damn you, Set. I didn't expect you to do this to me," Yuzuru thought in annoyance.
i, looking directly at him.
Don't worry, Yuzuru. It really doesn't bother me coming from you you seem like a noble guy to me," said Tari, trying to calm the situation.
"Noble, me?" thought Yuzuru in surprise. "I hadn't really considered it much. Being noble means not betraying or having respect... something like that, I guess. But... how smooth! I've never had the chance to touch a chest before. My heart is pounding."
"Yuzuru, let's make camp here. We've been traveling for six hours," Set suggested.
"Yes, it's a good place. Actually, I'll go collect firewood," Tari announced.
Two hours passed.
"I'll do this patrol round, Yuzuru, Tari stay and rest, and above all, Yuzuru, don't do anything crazy," Set joked.
"Don't worry, I won't do anything. I'm a noble boy," Yuzuru replied with a smile.
"Whatever you say. See you," Set said goodbye as he walked away.
Set left. Why does he want to set me up with Tari? It's true that she's a very pretty girl, but right now I have no desire for a relationship. Come to think of it, I feel quite embarrassed being alone with a woman. Who was that other girl I was with before? I can't remember clearly," Yuzuru thought, confused.
"Yuzuru... Yuzuru," Tari called.
"Oh, I'm sorry, what's wrong, Tari-san, is something wrong?" replied Yuzuru, coming back to reality.
"You trust Set, don't you?" asked Tari, looking directly at him.