
✓Rifreya
(I defeated him.) (Mari)
It's not like I've planned it.
When I thought he was going to die, my body just moved.
(Ooh...?) (Mari)
I felt Spirit Energy enter my body and power surging from me.
It was as if I had taken some of that monster's power.
The woman named Rifreya fell to her knees, and looked into the darkness – most likely towards me who was inside.
It should be fine to say the danger has gone for now.
I placed the Spirit Stone from Mantis which seemed to have a universe within it - (most likely a Chaotic Spirit Stone)- into the Shadow Bag, and decided to disappear.
He should barely see me.
I felt the achievement of defeating a monster without feeling its voice and gaze.
I might be able to live as a proper explorer.
In the end.I definitely want to escape from the comfortable hell lurking in this darkness.
I defeated Mantis, so I might be able to live without looking for the dead.
With hope in my heart, I turned around and started to move.
After seeing his skill, I would say it would be easy for him to return to the 1st Floor.
I defeated monsters and managed to save beautiful people.
I even got a treasure before that.
I feel like today is going to be a good day.
"T-Please wait!"
The begging sound coming from my back made my legs stop.
Her face was still crimson even after the battle was over, and her appearance was extremely beautiful.
I felt like I would be dragged into something strange if I got involved too deeply.
Moreover, he was called - equally. His armor was a precise white color metal armor.
It was clear that he was a different type compared to the explorers wandering in this Dungeon that you could find anywhere.
"S-Who are you..?” (Rifreya)
“Not who. You can go back alone, right? ” (Hikaru)
I did save him due to circumstances, but that doesn't mean I have any intention of getting involved with him.
Stares of interest continued to be directed here from Earth even now.
The more beautiful she was, the more those gazes were fixed on her.
“T-No...I may not be able to..” (Rifreya)
“With your combat power, you should be able to fight anything other than Mantis, right?” (Mari)
"I'll get lost ..." (Rifreya)
He threw his face away and said with a little embarrassment.
This place was close to the stairs leading to the 1st Floor, but the distance might not be very meaningful without a map.
He will get lost on his own, and once his stamina runs out... This is a possible pattern. No matter how strong you are, if you are attacked by a mixed group of ogres and orcs, you won't even be able to escape. At worst, you can even meet Mantis again.
After all, it was the same pattern as time with Grapefull.
Those who know the way, they must be his servants.
(You know how else.) (Hikaru).
I've been involved.
He already knows about me. As long as I am inside the Dark Mist, there should be no worry of him seeing me.
It would be much better than leaving it here and then something I regret then happens.
"Then, I'll take you to the 1st Floor. Take the Spirit Stone. You're the one who beat them, right?” (Mari)
"Ah no. You saved me, so I'll give you a stone. Forgive my impoliteness here, but can you take it? ” (Rifreya)
"Is that okay? Then, I'll do it.” (Mari)
The scattered Spirit Stones were most likely from a group of Orcs.
Honestly, it really helps me.
"Let's go. But just up to the 1st Floor staircase, okay?” (Mari)
After putting the Spirit Stone inside the Shadow Bag, I came to him while still in the dark, and grabbed his hand. In the darkness, I must do this or I will not be able to guide him.
His commanding figure in that battle had now disappeared, and he was a little dreamy here, but this was definitely because after the battle to his limit.
(Hot.) (Mari)
Most likely because of that tense fight, his hands were so hot that it felt like they were going to burn me.
She made a slightly surprised expression, but after that, she relaxed her lips and blushed.
I decided to ignore that and forcefully started walking.
There was no trash scattered on the 2nd Floor, so he should be able to walk without any problems even in the darkness.
If we ignore the monsters, the stairs to the 1st Floor should be very close.
Just like Grapefull, our connection will end once we get there.
That's how it's supposed to be.
“U-Uhm..can you tell me at least your name…? You are the explorer of this city, right..?” (Rifreya)
He asked this nervously on the street, but I refused to say 'We won't meet again'.
I will not deny that I will answer reflexively after being asked by a beautiful woman, but it will trouble me if she is strangely indebted to me.
He has even seen my Dark Spirit Ability.I want to avoid any risk.
"If you feel indebted to me, I want you not to tell anyone that you met me here." (Mari)
“O-OK! Sure thing!" (Rifreya)
"…Please do." (Mari)
I'm relieved I've managed to get his word on it ... That's why, I might have lowered my vigilance there.
It was also because there were only a few meters left before reaching the stairs to the 1st Floor, and I trusted the Dark Mist so much that I thought it was impossible for my appearance to be seen…
"We're here. We're in front of the stairs, so be careful when you come back for the rest. Don't fall into trouble again. ” (Hikaru)
I let go of his hand and intended to leave while still shrouded in darkness.
“Uhm...is it okay to show your appearance once again?” (Rifreya)
“Hm? No, please forget me.” (Mari)
"I don't want to ...... [Light]." (Rifreya)
That's why I was late in reacting to the Magic he was singing all of a sudden.
The sudden ball of light that appeared cleared my darkness.
I couldn't even keep my eyes because of how dazzling it was.
“A-What happened..?” (Mari)
“Really a relief..its ability worked.. If we part like that, I'm sure I'll regret it for the rest of my life.” (Rifreya)
He stood in front of me and looked straight at me with a joyful expression.
The ball of light floating in the air removed the darkness around, and gently illuminated the surroundings.
"Didn't you know? This is the Spirit of Light Ability: Light. It was an ordinary ability that only lit up the surroundings, but.today, it did its best job.” (Rifreya)
I'm appalled.
akh saved her, so I don't imagine her doing anything close to harassment.
"Can you ... tell me your name ...?" (Rifreya)
“I won't…! What's the... with you? Why are you doing something like this.?” (Mari)
“Because..if I don't do this, I won't even know what you look like..and I won't even be able to thank you—even if you saved my life.” (Rifreya)
He said straight.
I might be involved with the type of person I shouldn't be involved with.
I felt that, but this was really crying over the spilled milk.
“I'm sorry for being late in thanking you. I interned at the Templar of Light, Rifreya Ashbird. Pay off debt no matter what the Ashbird family rules. I will definitely pay you to save my life soon. Your name... Tell me then, okay?” (Rifreya)
He winked at me after saying this, and left.
Her platinum blonde hair fluttered as she climbed the stairs.
I can only look at it with surprise.