Well, this is troubling.

I gave all the money I had to Elsa and am now penniless.

It cant be helped, I should go and do some quests as an adventurer to earn some money.

Doji, were going to the adventurers guild. Come

If push comes to shove I make Doji help me out.

Anyway, I have to get out of this beggar-like state no matter what.

Heeh, so thats how the adventurers guild looks like from the inside, huh? Its my first time entering

As we entered the guild Doji looked around curiously.

As its the end of the year there arent a lot of adventurers here.

Yo, isnt that Mister Akatsuki? Long time no see!

Crescent Moon who sat at her usual place waved her hand.

How cant she be cold with her valley being exposed like this?

Well, I dont particularly dislike this though.

So, whos that huge big brother?

After having scanned Doji from top to bottom Crescent Moon uttered those words.

Huge, you say, youre mountains are huge as well!

This is Doji. Im in his care.

Im Doji. Im Car, I mean Akatsuki-samas right-hand man

Doji stuck out his chest as he said this.

Though I wanted to say something villainy like Im here with my right-hand man but I withstood the temptation.

It didnt want to offend Doji who took care of me a lot.

Hmpf, Im Crescent Moon. So, whats the matter? Its the end of the year, you know?

Crescent Moons answer was rather curt.

Please be more aware of what you are saying and have a little more interest in Doji!

No, I was just wondering if there are any good quests around as my job came to a standstill.

Crescent Moon shrugged at my words.

Well, my condolences. Unfortunately, there are nothing but rookie requests. And there arent any adventurers stupid enough to do them around here either

Then why are you here?

But thats troubling, I have to earn money after all.

Just to be sure I looked over the bulletin board filled with requests.

Search for a pet dog.

Need someone to watch out for fires during midnight.

There really isnt anything else but rookie requests!

I mean, dont they treat adventurers like handymen?

I told you, didnt I? Theres no one to submit any requests because those idiots are resting around this time. But well, I could search for some work and hand it over to you, how about it?

Crescent Moon grinned as she said that and stretched out her right hand.

Too bad, Crescent Moon. Im penniless right now. Therefore I cant pay the information fee.

What did you say?!But mister, youre this places feudal

I quickly interrupted Crescent Moon who was about to shout out in a loud voice.

Dont announce someones identity in an already quite place.

There are some circumstances why I cant go back right now. So I thought about earning some money.

Hmpf, so its like that, huh? Then How about Ill lend you some?

I could see right through that scheme by looking at Crescent Moons smile.

Thats probably how the devil looks like when he approaches you with a contract to sell your soul.

Please stop, I bet the interest rate will be terribly high, isnt that so?

Hehe, did I get exposed? Cant be helped

She shrugged like a child which caused some mischief and stuck her tongue out.

One can clearly see your true intentions after all.

Hmm, well, then how about we go to that place after such a long time?

With that place you meanThe Stone Labyrinth?

Good answer! I was rather curious about that place. I bet that priestess of darkness is also impatient and burning to go there

I see, I wont die from just going there and I can take my time exploring, just what I like.

Also, lets not take my seniors with us this time.

Im sure they will be happy about that as well.

That certainly sound nice, but as, I thought, I dont want to go while still being penniless.

Thats why I told you I would lend you some!

Hey, hey, your drool is dripping out.

Youre the only one I will never borrow money from.

Ehm, Akatsuki-sama, you dont have any money?

Yeah, we were talking about that for some time now.

Yeah. Thats why I wanted to earn some money quickly.

Then, use this

As he said that Doji handed me two gold coins.

This is?!

Are you really fine with that? This s your

I dont mind. I can buy my mother something on another day

Youre such a good guy for returning the bonus I gave you.

While my insides grew hot I gratefully received the money.

Im sorry, Ill return it by all means

Please dont worry about it. More importantly, where are you going?

Yeah, were going to a dungeon we explored a while back.

Of course, youll take me with you, right?

Dojis eyes were sparkling.

Doji had a lot of fighting scenes in my novel as well, he would make a great vanguard.

It would be rather obstructive if I swing my great sword and Doji swings his battle axe at the same time inside such a small cave.

Lets stop him after all.

Im sorry, but could you stay behind this time?

Eh, cant you take me with you? Im Akatsuki-samas right-hand man after all!?

Even so, this time its a little, you know

Then could you give me back the money I gave you just now?

He?!

I thought you would take me with you so I gave it to you. If youre not taking me with you please give it back!

Thats troubling, really troubling.

If that happens shell surely rob me of anything I own.

It cant be helped, haa.

I got it, I got it, we are taking you with us

Really?! Im happy

Is that so? Thats good. Before we go theres something I want to ask of you first, Doji

What is it?

Crescent Moon, give me some paper and a pen

I wrote a letter.

I got close to Dojis face and spoke in a low voice so that no one could hear me.

Get your weapon, go back to the mansion and give this letter to Mirea.

Understood. Ill give it to Mirea-san

Tell Mirea to immediately give this to the Knight Leader if theres an emergency

Ill tell her to hand it to the leader if something happens

Right, Im counting on you. This is a secret mission for my right-hand man

As soon as he heard secret mission Doji became self-confident.

He likes this kind of stuff, huh?

Alright, its decided. Well then, Crescent Moon, lets get Knopf and Pick.

Yeah, fine. Just for confirmation, but I lend you some paper and a pen just now, so

Shi, shiiit.

I have to be careful to never borrow anything from Crescent Moon.