[VOL. 3] CHAPTER 3 DEPARTURE

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Big bro Akatsuki, long time no see! So, what can we do for you today?

The female hobbit thief, Pick who returned came over to greet me.

If you know whats inside its fine but if you dont youll get completely deceived by this.

Yeah, I have some work for you so I came over to meet you.

Eh, you wanted to see me? Im happy

For some reason, Bass and Drum were staring at us while Pick kept on grinning.

She was acting like she didnt notice Bass and Drum.

As I thought its like that, huh? Big bro Akatsuki and I were perfectly in sync at that time with the Troll after all.

Hey, Pick, dont be so impudent and call the Head big bro

Thats right, please say something as well, Head, she cant use that kind of tone.

Hehe, though it was big bro Akatsuki who said, Youre my little sister so call me like this. Right, Big. Bro?1

Well, I certainly told you to say this when people would ask you.

Even so, I also told you not to act so familiarly.

Your lock-picking skills are necessary for this job

What kind of job is it?

Seeming interested, Drum and Bass both seriously listened.

We took the Labyrinth exploration quest. Its S rank.

Is that true?! Will big sis Crescent Moon also go?

This time Crescent Moon and also the magician Knopf will come with us

I want to go! Big bro Akatsuki, Big sis Crescent Moon and Knopf-san, with those members we are the strongest!2

Is that so? Then come to the adventurers guild tomorrow morning.

I intended to return now that I finished my business here but then I noticed that my seniors looked like they wanted to say something.

You guys, is there something wrong?

Head, isnt that a little too much?

Thats right, thats right, why is it just that fellow? Moreover, even though she looks like a kid shes already quite old, you know?3

What, why are they getting angry at me for choosing Pick?

Whats with you? Being old doesnt really matter! Generally, its Big bros and the others job.

Only you move out with the head, isnt that too cunning?

Besides, since this job is already stable its alright if we arent there.

Hey, hey, dont fight for such a reason.

Head, please. Leave this place to Bass and please take me with you.

Hey, Drum, what do you think you are doing?! Head, please take this one- -

Jeez, two big, old men acting selfishly like children.

But Crescent Moon might start complaining because her reward share will decrease.

I dont particularly mind taking you but is really everything going well here?

Yes, there are the things I told the Head a while ago when you came back but there are no particular problems.

As I said before, there are already three people in my group but theres only one reward, would it still be enough if I take you with me?

As its an S ranked dungeon it should be enough. Please, take me with you, okay~?4

Bass senpai, even if you try talking in a sweet voice its not cute at all!

Well, cant be helped, so please properly arrange everything till tomorrow

Yes, Ill tell that guy, Flute

Ah, that guy with the name which doesnt fit in.5

Then come to the adventurers guild tomorrow morning, you three. Dont be late.

All right. Hehe, I wonder what snacks I should take with me.

You, this isnt a field trip!

When I went to the guild the next morning everyone already gathered.

Crescent Moon seemed to be complaining to the Rabbit Groups members.

Sorry I kept you waiting

Hey, Mister Akatsuki, is it true that you want to take those guys with us?!

No, Big sis6 Crescent Moon, dont say that

Thats right, well work hard.

As expected, my seniors feel deep gratitude towards Crescent Moon as well.

Well, isnt it fine? If we explore the S-type labyrinth our baggage will increase so I think its fine.

Ah, no, well, youre right

When the cat girl magician Knopf tried to mediate Crescent Moon gave in.

For Crescent Moon Knopf is like an absolute weakness.

Head, it somehow looks like Big sis Crescent Moon is acting reserved in front of this little magician girl.

Bass-senpai whispered to me in a low voice.

Pretty observant, that senior.

It seems like Knopfs way of fighting had a big impact on her the last time.

Heeh, on that big sis Crescent Moon? She doesnt look like it, but is this young girl actually amazing?

Big bro Bass, you shouldnt judge someone by their appearance. That magician instantly killed a Troll with one magic spell I never saw before.

Pick is right.

I feel scared when imagining Knopfs boosted magic exploding in the labyrinths narrow corridors.

Head, we prepared these horses for this occasion.

As expected, Drum is solid.

In times like this, hes reliable.

Then, shall we leave? The destination is the Mcbell Earldom.

We started galloping on our horses.

The Mcbell Earldom is located in the far south of Carlos territory.

It seems like the population is concentrated in valleys and flatland surrounded by mountains.

Speaking of the Mcbell Earldom, I heard Kouga village is located there.

While Drum was riding beside me he started to talk.

Hoh, do you know about the shadow corps?

Thats because we are in the same line of work, needs a thief to know a thief kind of.

Bass also joined in into our conversation.

The shadow corps? That sounds kind of scary.

Knopf didnt seem like she heard of them.

Thanks to that Crescent Moon didnt have her usual force behind her.

The shadow corps is an organisation specialised in underground work such as killing people destroying things and spreading or gathering information. Its said that their headquarters, Kouga village, is in the Mcbell Earldom.

Crescent Moons attitude towards her is completely different than towards me.

She gave her information free of charge.

Did you have any connection with the shadow corps?

I didnt. I just heard some rumours.

We didnt have any direct contact with them either.

Even though they are in the same line of work the Rabbit Group isnt as severe as the Shadow corps.

If an opponent defeats them losing means dying.

I had some fights with them from time to time. I got my revenge each time.

If its Crescent moon I somehow feel like its possible.

Then is it really fine for you to go to such a place?

That somewhat sounds like a frightening place. Im kind of scared.

No, for me your magic is more

I heard Crescent Moon muttering without Knopf behind her hearing it.

Well, the only firearm they know in this world are bows so I know its impossible for them to know about this but I do.

When will we arrive?

If we continue like this I think well be there in four days.

As long as four days, to be honest, Im sick and tired of this.

There was also the thing that I didnt have any friends to hang out with.

I never thought something like this would happen in my life.7

When it was night we would camp outside to take a rest.

I wonder if it was a good idea to take them with us like this.

They told me something like the Head shouldnt be doing this and then they took my baggage and carried it for me.

Like this, the journey towards the labyrinth went smoothly.