When I tried to go with the group, Selen stopped me.
Why not? Come on, Selen, just this once let me go into the dungeon.
Do you want me to tell you a story of a dead man?
T-thats a story of a man who didnt prepare and recklessly went deeper into the dungeon, right?
That was my rebuttal to Selens threat.
Listen, Luke, even careful and seasoned adventurers can fall in a dungeon. On top of that, weve just discovered this dungeon, meaning we dont know anything about it, especially the dangers it has. So, at least for now, please just wait in the village.
I think youre being a tad overprotective
I would be turning 13 this spring. By that age, Selen had already experienced her first real battle.
When I told her that though
It was alright for me because my Gift is suited for combat; I can fend for myself. You, on the other hand, will need others to protect you.
Idont have anything to say to that.
In the end, Selen won the argument and I decided to stay in the village.
not!
I was expecting this to happen, so I prepared a secret plan. While pretending to give up, I stealthily put that plan into action.
Selens group once again arrived at the entrance of the dungeon.
This time though, they were prepared. They have carefully selected the few members that would go in, have the necessary tools for dungeon exploration, and even have the elves potions on hand in case of emergencies.
Everything seems to be ready. Kamuru, are you alright?
Y-y-y-y-y-yes
Nervous and with a quivering voice, Kamuru answered Selen.
Selen subtly rolled her eyes as though to say no, you dont look alright
Dont worry so much. The plan has always been to proceed extra carefully, all while keeping our eyes peeled for any danger.
O-oh
Selen thought Kamuru would eventually get used to things.
And so, without further delay, they stepped foot inside the dungeon.
While traversing the initial slope
By the way, Goate-dono, thats quite the large luggage youre carrying this time.
Yeah. The village chief prepared this for us. He thought we should bring food and water just in case.
Philia asked so to Goate.
Goate was carrying an awfully large bag that was filled to the brim, yet he made it seem like it didnt weigh much at all.
hold on a second.
As though she noticed something unusual, Selen stared at the bag that Goate was carrying.
Do you hear that? It almost sounds like breathing
hahaha, how can that be, captain? It must have been just the contents making a rustling sound or something.
I wonder. For now, mind letting me check?
No, no, no, please dont. I mean, were inside the dungeon and all
Then lets go outside and check.
I dont think we have to do that much for a bag of provisions, right?
To Selens probing, and Goate clearly became flustered. Given his current state, even the others grew suspicious.
More and more, it appeared to them that Goate wasnt great at lying.
Hmm, yeah, a bag of food isnt worth that much effort to check.
E-exactly. Phew
Got ya!
Ahh!
After making Goate drop his guard down, Selen suddenly closed the distance and grabbed the bag he was carrying. While holding on, she began rubbing it for some reason.
! Ah, wai! Ahahaaha! Ahahahahahaha!
When she did so, laughter came from within, startling everyone.
Did a voice just come from the bag!?
W-whos inside!?
I feel like Ive heard that voice before
Some asked so while the laughing continued.
SeSelen! That tickles! Ahahahaha!
Thats weird. Provision shouldnt mind what Im doing, right?
Alright, alright, I get it! Stop already! Ahahahahahahahahaha!
Then come out right now.
When Selen stopped, a young manwho recognized he couldnt keep hiding anymoreemerged from the bag.
Haa, haa I thought I was gonna die of laughter
Village Chief!?
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