When we returned to the mansion, Rasa-san welcomed us.
[Weâre back, Rasa.] Karina
[Karina-sama... you safely returned.] Rasa
Rasa-san gently embraced Karina.
Well, if you think about it normally, of course sheâs worried. Thatâs because a 10-year-old girl, along with some adventurers, went to a place crawling with monsters.
Seeing her being hugged like this, it felt like an older sister was very worried about her.
[Rasa, itâs painful.] Karina
[I am very sorry. I was worried and very anxious when I heard the story from the adventurers who came back a while ago.] Rasa
The adventurers who came back?
Itâs probably Uraganâs party.
[Itâs okay because everyone was with me.] Karina
[But there were hundreds of worms, and there was also a big worm. I almost collapse when I heard the story.] Rasa
Itâs definitely Uraganâs party.
[Yup. But itâs okay because Yuna-san defeated each and every of them.] Karina
[Yes, it was okay because I heard that the adventurers cooperated and defeated them.] Rasa
[Itâs mostly thanks to Yuna-chan.] Mel
Jade-sanâs party members were laughing, while listening to the conversation.
Certainly, Uraganâs party worked very hard to kill the worms that I dug. And the only one in his group that kept up with me was Uragan.
Uraganâs party was also very helpful by dismantling the countless number of worms.
[Yuna-san was really cool! She killed such a big worm all by herself.] Karina
Karina tried to express the size of the big worm by holding her hands wide open.
She also stretched her arms to imitate me, casting my magic.
Do I really look like that?
[Fufu, thatâs amazing.] Rasa
[A~~, Rasa. You donât believe me? Itâs true! Iâm telling you. There was such a big worm!] Karina
[Fufu, I believe you. I heard from the adventurers.] Rasa
[So why are you laughing!] Karina
I think thatâs because Karinaâs expression was so cute.
Karina puffs her cheeks to Rasa-san whoâs smiling.
Jade-san, who was watching these two, called out apologetically.
[Karina, itâs about time we report to Balima-san right?] Jade
[I am very sorry.] Rasa
[Iâm sorry, Rasa, letâs talk later.] Karina
Karina and Rasa-san both apologized, after noticing that they were talking to each other for too long.
[Yes, Iâm looking forward to it.] Rasa
We were guided by Rasa-san to the room where Balima-san is.
When we entered the room, Balima-san looked at us with a surprised look.
[Karina!?] Balima
[Father, I returned.] Karina
When Karina entered the room, she was immediately approached by Balima-san.
[Karina, were you hurt anywhere?] Balima
Balima-san distorted his face in pain as he tried to hold his daughter while approaching her.
[Father!] Karina
[Iâm alright. The scar just hurts a little. But more importantly, I canât help but holding my precious daughter.] Balima
[Youâre injured, so donât overdo it. Hold me when youâre fully healed.] Karina
[Then we have to hurry it up and heal it.] Balima
Balima-san gave up on holding her and just pet Karinaâs head instead. Then, he turned his attention to us.
[I received a report from the adventurers who returned. I heard that you all killed a swarm of worms and a big worm in the desert. You even defeated the monsters around the pyramid, which was not in the contract. I donât know how to thank you. Of course, I will add it separately from your reward, so please receive it.] Balima
[Do.......] Yuna
Before I open my mouth, Jade-san obediently said, [Thank you].
Toya suddenly said [Oh yeah! I can finally afford the Mithril Sword!]. Mel-san and Senia-san were both happy as well.
That would have been dangerous. I almost said, [Donât worry about it].
Jade-sanâs response is the response of a normal adventurer. Itâs normal to receive a reward for what youâve done.
If I was the only one who came here, I might have turned down the reward by saying, [Donât worry about it] or [There was only a monster in my path] or something like that.
Anyway, I almost refused everyoneâs additional reward.
[So I heard that a big scorpion appeared in the underground of the pyramid and there was something inside its body, is that true? Uragan-san and his colleagues have told me to listen to the details when you returned.] Balima
He anxiously asked us.
Uragan and his crewâs information was only to the extent of what they heard from Jade-sanâs party, so he has no choice but to ask us.
[Father, itâs true. But itâs okay now. The big Scorpion was defeated by Yuna-san and the crystal plate was recovered.] Karina
Karina took the crystal plate out of the item bag and gave it to Balima-san. He looks very happy when he received the crystal plate.
[Thatâs good. That is really good. Thank you everyone.] Balima
[Even if you say that, itâs Yuna-chan who defeated it alone.] Mel
[Weâre not very useful in that fight.] Senia
When Balima-san thanked everyone, Mel-san and the others answered honestly. You donât have to say that. Mel-san and the others were very helpful to me.
Karina seemed to notice and gave her support.
[Itâs not like that. Itâs true that Yuna-san defeated the Scorpions, but Mel-san and Senia-san protected me on both sides. Toya-san protected me from behind. Jade-san defeated the monsters that appeared in the front. With everyoneâs help, I was able to go to the underground of the pyramid with a peace of mind.] Karina
[Fufu, thank you Karina-chan. It made me happy when you said that.] Mel
[Itâs exactly what Karina says It was because of everyoneâs help. I would like to thank everyone again. Thank you. We will prepare a small feast for dinner, so please eat with us.] Balima
[Oh yeah!] Toya
Toya is very happy.
Mel-san elbowed Toyaâs side.
[Thank you.] Mel
Mel-san expressed gratitude on behalf of everyone.
[Then, please take a rest before the meal.] Balima
Jade-san and others left the room.
[Karina....] Balima
Finally, when Karina and I tried to leave, Balima-san stoped Karina. Then, he approached her slowly.
[Father?] Karina
[Karina, you should have this.] Balima
[But this is.....] Karina
[Iâm sorry Karina, but Iâll need you to go to the Pyramid again.] Balima
Well, thatâs true.
Only Karina and her mother, Ristil-san, can use the crystal plate. Itâs impossible for Ristil-san, who has a baby in her stomach. So, Karina who can use the power of the crystal plate is needed.
However, what I am concerned about is the possibility that I can also use it.
When I remembered that time at the sacred tree of the Elven Village, I wonder if it could be used by me. However, I canât give it a try just like that. If the crystal plate reacts to me and it is found that I can use it, it will be very troublesome.
Karina stared at the crystal plate.
Then slowly extend her hand to the crystal plate.
[Father... I understand. You can leave it to me.] Karina
Karina received the crystal plate with great care.
[Yuna-san, I leave my daughter to you.] Balima
Balima-san bowed a little.
We went to the designated room until itâs time for dinner.
Uraganâs party and the other adventurers were there. Each of them was either sitting on a sofa or a chair and relaxing.
One of them was kinda frightened and muttering the bear is back.
Hey, Iâm not doing anything, right?
[It looks like youâre back safely.] Uragan
[I have just reported to Balima-san. So Uragan and the others are here.] Yuna
[When I returned to make my report, I was told to rest in this room. So I was asked to go and check on you if you didnât come back.] Uragan
Certainly, he needed insurance when his daughter didnât come home.
Uraganâs party who knew the reason were quicker to ask, than going to the Adventurerâs Guild.
[So you killed the big Scorpion that Jadeâs party were talking about?] Uragan
[Of course, Yuna-chan defeated it.] Mel
Uragan asked me, but for some reason, Mel-san replied with pity in her eyes as if he had fallen to the abyss.
Well, itâs okay, though.
[Is it just as rumored?] Uragan
[As rumored?] Yuna
[A story about you.] Uragan
Itâs fine that youâre telling stories to others, but Iâm really worried about the content of the rumors that youâre spreading.
Well, Iâm sure the rumors were just about the bears, bears, and bears.
[Oh right. Itâs Yunaâs request, but can you all keep the fact that Yuna killed a big Scorpion, a secret?] Jade
Jade-san asked them for me.
[But why?] Uragan
[She doesnât want to stand out.] Jade
Everyoneâs gaze turned to me.
Yeah, I know what you mean. I really understand what you mean.
However, there is a big difference between standing out because of Bear-sanâs appearance and standing out by killing a big monster.
If rumor spreads, the troublesome work will surely come.
Itâll be a pain.
Itâs good to stake your neck for yourself, but itâll a pain to be troubled by it.
[Ahahahahahaha.] Uragan
You donât have to laugh that much.
Uragan laughed at me. Along with that, his party members also laughed.
Except for one...
Yea, that one adventurer who always gets terrified whenever he sees me.
[Everybody, stop laughing! Stop making fun of that bear!] Man
The man tried to stopped their laughing.n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
[Oh, yes, yes, of course. Weâll stop laughing at you as well. Even so, I wonder if you also pummeled him before... You really are one ridiculous girl. Iâm fine with keep silent about it.] Uragan
[Really?] Yuna
[Oh, just show me that Scorpion. Iâm an adventurer, too. Iâve never seen a Scorpion so big that made Jadeâs party ran away.] Uragan
[We didnât run away. we just followed Yuna-chanâs words.] Mel
[Itâs the same thing.] Uragan
[.........] Mel
[If she really defeated such a big monster, Iâd love to see it as an adventurer.] Uragan
Itâs a subtle deal.
If I donât show it to him, heâll go and tell others. (Well, most of them wonât believe it even when he says it. But if the adventurers from Crimonia knew about it, it may be recognized as true.)
But I think itâs better to show it and make him promise to shut up than to say something like .
When I look at Jade-sanâs party, they donât try to get their mouths in the way.
This seems to be up to my judgment.
[Fine then. Iâll show you, so shut up. If you talk about this to anyone, youâll be like that guy.] Yuna
Though I donât remember him at all, I point a finger at the adventurer who was scared of me.
The adventurer who was scared replied, more than anyone else.
Still, was he one of those whom Iâve beaten up when I first came to Crimonia?
To be clear, I donât remember any other faces except Deborane.
[Oh, okay then. I promise. Everyone promised as well.] Uragan
When Uragan replied, the other adventurersâ nod as well.
[But where can I show it?] Yuna
The Scorpion is too big.
And I donât want outsiders to see it.
Then, the place where the Scorpion will be put out is limited.
[In that case, the backyard is wide, so itâs okay.] Karina
Karina, who was silently listening, suggested.