Chapter 491:
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""We're back~""
"Oh my, welcome back."
"Takumi-san, Allen-kun, Elena-chan, welcome back."
"Did you get hurt at all?"
""Nope!""
"That's good to hear."When we returned to the inn, Patrick-san and Eugene were in the lounge, welcoming us with warm smiles.
"Welcome back, everyone."
"Welcome back."
Matthew-san and Lancer-san, who must have been in their rooms, came to the lounge once they noticed we had returned. Since it was nearing evening, it seemed the four of them had been at the inn.
"Did the dungeon exploration go well?"
""You know! We reached the thirty-second floor!""
""""What!?""""
Allen and Elena casually reported the floor we’d reached, and the four of them froze in shock.
"Huh? Wasn't this dungeon supposed to be an advanced level? Or was it intermediate? What?"
"It's definitely advanced. But even if it were intermediate... clearing it would still be impressive. So, thirty-two floors in an advanced dungeon..."
Since Eugene and Lancer-san are combat specialists, they seemed especially surprised.
"Think about it! We were dispatched here because of how capable they are. Takumi-san and the others aren't exactly 'normal'!"
""”That's true, actually."”"
Patrick-san, who was the first to regain his composure, reminded them why they'd been sent here in the first place, and Matthew-san, Lancer-san, and Eugene all nodded in agreement.
"… Patrick-san, that's a bit harsh."
Sure, we might not be exactly "normal," but I’d appreciate if he didn’t state it so bluntly!
"It's the truth, though."
"Even so!"
"Good to know that you are aware that you are not normal, Takumi-san.”
"I don’t want to be aware of it!"
And honestly, the success in the "Dungeon of Precious Stones" was mostly due to the kids' efforts, not mine! But well, since I kept up with them, I guess I'm not entirely normal either. Fine, I’ll accept it.
""We’re not normal!""
"Allen, Elena, aren't you getting a bit too comfortable with that?"
""Is that bad?""
"Hmm, I don't think it's necessarily bad."
""Okay!""
"... Oh, honestly~"
Allen and Elena have embraced being "not normal" for a while now, even sometimes boasting about it in their introductions. It’s not something to brag about, so I’d rather Kaiser not encourage them.
"Ah... Anyway, we’ve decided to call the dungeon exploration here."
"Is that so? You’re not stopping because you’re concerned about us being here, are you?"
"No, no, it’s not that! We've already obtained plenty from this dungeon, so we're content to stop here."
""Finished～""
Patrick-san seemed to think we’d cut our exploration short because of their presence. Well, if I'm honest, that is part of it. Although it's work, I know they see it as somewhat of a vacation, and it feels a bit awkward to keep them tied up here indefinitely. Besides, continuing deeper might draw too much attention. This dungeon is famous, and even at thirty-two floors, we've probably raised some eyebrows. I'd rather not go any further than that.
"We’re still planning to stay for a few more days to pick up items we've ordered from shops."
"We want to eat more yummy food~"
"And do more shopping~"
"We’ll still be exploring local products and souvenirs."
"I see, understood."
Patrick-san didn't look fully convinced, but since my decision was the final word here, he accepted it.
"Sorry for the sudden decision. Umm, before you leave, what’s the plan for farewells, and… how are you planning to travel back?"
When we first arrived, they mentioned greeting the local lord, so it’s probably the same for farewells. Would we be traveling together? And what route will we take?
"You're right; we’ll need to formally take our leave from the lord here. But that's something we can handle on our own. We plan to return by ship to the Risner Territory. If you have no other stops, would you like to join us?"
""Wanna go by a ship~!""
"Kaiser, are you okay with that?"
"Yes, this will be my first time on a ship."
"Then, please take us with you."
"Understood. I'll check the ship's departure date, and we can decide our departure day later."
"Got it."
We’d arrived by traveling underwater with Kaiser, but we’d be sailing back. Well, I guess that’s the normal way to do it.
""Do you think it'll happen again, Oniichan?""
"Hm? What will?"
""That! The Heavenly Drops!""
“”””!?””””
The kids were excited about the possibility of "Heavenly Drops," the little golden sugar drops that fell from the sky the last time we were on a ship. Hearing the term "Heavenly Drops" seemed to startle Patrick-san and the others.
"Hm? Kids, have you picked up Heavenly Drops before?"
""Yes!""
"Hoh~ that’s quite rare."
"As Kaiser said before, it's a rare occurrence. So it might not happen this time."
""Aww…""
"And besides, they don't fall exclusively over ships."
""They don’t?""
Since it had happened on a ship before, the kids seemed to think they only fell over the ocean.
"No, they fall on land too. That time just happened to be on a ship. But really, they only fall once in a blue moon."
"I see～"
"Too bad～"
A sweet blessing from the heavens. Knowing these kids, it wouldn’t be surprising if they encountered it again someday.
"… They really aren't normal, are they?"
"... No, no, calling that 'not normal' doesn’t even begin to cover it. It’s beyond unusual."
"... I agree."
"... They exist on a different plane entirely."
Patrick-san and the others whispered among themselves, but I pretended not to hear.
"Alright! So, Patrick-san, we’ll rely on you for the ship arrangements! Allen, Elena, and Kaiser, think about what you’d like to do or buy before we leave!"
I decided to end the conversation before it turned into more muttering about how strange we are. Anyway, it looked like our return plans were set.
"Dinner time is approaching. Patrick-san, have you ordered food from the inn? Since we came back so suddenly, we were thinking of going out to eat."
"No, we hadn’t ordered from the inn; we were planning to eat out today."
"Then it’s perfect timing. Shall we go together?"
""Let's go together!""
With the timing just right, we invited Patrick-san and the others, who were planning to eat out, to join us for dinner.
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