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    In the end, they decided to stay a week in Ogre Vige.


    Rias wounds were healed, and they needed time for her to recover to proper form.


    And Gig would be travelling together with the party.


    The Ogre Kings farewell gift was a letter for an influential person in Labyrinth City, including a katana hed gotten in thebyrinth to Ria.


    When I challenged it in my youth with fiverades, we were able to get through nine floors. The other five ended up dying.


    He had no choice but to give up on advancing and went home with the equipment and treasure hed gotten.


    Still, it seems theyd identified the ninth floors Lord, but even so judged that it was impossible.


    It was a hydra.


    A thing said to defeat heroes. Still, thats only the ninth floor. Though it seems to end at the tenth floor, as for whats stronger than a hydra only dragonse to mind.


    Since we were able to learn various things, we unexpectedly spent a significant amount of time there.


    The trip advanced smoothly. Even if monsters came out, mainly using Serges magic, they were just delicious experience points.


    Though Ria enjoyed herself with Matsukaze, Matzukaze could kill things with a hoof if it was just goblins.


    Matsukazes level went up


    Serge was probably surprised that a horses level increased.


    On the other side of the gently sloping hills, we saw Labyrinth City.


    Ooh~, so big~


    Serge uttered a voice of admiration. The poption of Labyrinth City was approximately one hundred thousand. Half of them were explorers.


    It had huge castle walls like Anise to stop outside invasions and was also prepared for monsters that overflow from thebyrinth. Though it seems that something like that has never actually happened yet.


    Heading towards the north side of town, the crowd gradually thinned. On the other hand, their attire became ordinary.


    And buildings on the way were obviously extravagant. Arriving at the address, it was mansion that upied the entire block.


    Gigs Jii-chan has an amazing acquaintance~


    Although Labyrinth City was an independent city that didnt belong to a country, the person the Ogre King introduced was someone called the mayor.


    Im happy that Matsukaze will be carefree.


    Though Ria said something so easygoing, Carlos stood as the representative of cold sweat.


    As a knight of arge country, it was easy to see the leader.


    Nice to meet you. Im us, working as the mayor of this town.


    Knight of the Casalia Kingdom, first corps, Carlos Rushen.


    He turned his hand towards Ria behind him.


    I this is my reinforcement


    Im Ryuke Riana Crystal Casalia. While in this town, Ill be going as Riana Crystal.


    us looked at her face for a moment.


    Again with the jokes.


    It is a capital crime to misrepresent yourself as Casalia royalty. Though it is so unreasonable it wouldnt be believed, thats how it is.


    Carlos said so expressionlessly.


    us turned towards Ria, blinked several times and began to speak.


    Well well During your stay, Ill have the privilege of giving the best hospitality.


    Im grateful. Since were nning on going into thebyrinth, I ask you to care for our horses in the meantime.


    us face hardened in surprise.


    Thebyrinth?


    Yeah. Our purpose ining here is to train.


    For the time being, Carlos and Gig were training in the garrison.


    Lulu also went to serve as the one to give treatment. I was concerned that Carlos would get injured on purpose.


    Ria and Serge set out to go sightseeing in the town together.


    Serge said he wanted some kind of magic book, and Rias goal was to look for a weapon.


    This really is fantasy huh. I didnt think thered be a town in this rural area, Im a bit impressed.


    Anise is more of a city. Ill show you around when we go back.


    Chatting while shopping around, Serge obtained various magic books that hed been looking for.


    Though Ria didnt buy any katanas, she did buy some throwing daggers.


    As expected, theres no choice but to tell the process of making a Japanese sword to a dwarf huh?


    Nee-chan, you know how to make Japanese swords?


    Though I never did it myself, I know the method. Well, therell probably be something lost in the process of me exining it.


    After that, Ria began to talk about how to make Japanese swords. Though he was a bit amazed, Serge chimed in some words.


    They bought meat skewers at a street stall and ate while walking. The two people walked to the za eating festival nori, seeing it by chance. [TN: Nori = Seaweed. No clue what festival nori is, though.]


    Geh.


    A ve city? Though Casalia also has very, it was done diligently


    Criminal ves, meaning debt ves, still had some human rights. Casalia was such a country.


    However, the ves in Shashmeer werent treated like humans. They were treated like items.


    ves covered in dust, covered in blood, dressed in scraps, were up on the stage.


    For the two with modern Japanese values, it was hard to face.


    Is Casalia like this too?


    No, Casalia diligently decides the prices of ves. It doesnt do things like auctions, and they are paid sries too. If they are badly injured, it would be treated like an injury generally would be.


    A manly battle ve. A seductive colored ve. Bids came in one after another.


    Nee-chan, lets go. This is in bad taste.


    Yeah.


    Then, another ve was exhibitedte.


    Okay, the next ve is a female cat beastkin, twelve years old. It has experience in thebyrinth, and is a bargain with its Fairy Eyes!


    Put onto the dais, the small cat beastkin was despondent.


    Her whole body was covered with ck hair. With golden eyes.


    The auction began at twelve gold coins, immediately raising to fifteen.


    Ah. That cat is-


    Sixteen!


    Among the men with deep voices, Rias voice resounded.


    The crowds eyes gathered on her. While Ria stared directly at the ve, Serge was contrastingly frightened, saying Awa awa.


    The ck cat, it wasnt something to own. It was an elegant, cunning, and fearless feral cat.


    In the end, Ria made the sessful bid for the ve at twenty gold coins.


    Then, perform the ve contract.


    While rubbing his hands together, the merchant smiled.


    With her entire attention, Ria observed the cat beastkin whod be her ve.


    Her fur was messy, and had a scar on one ear. Her eyescked strength, looking downwards. Her whiskers drooped.


    No, Ill take her as is and go.


    Huh? No, then theres the danger of escaping


    Its fine. Your name?


    For the first time, the cat beastkin looked up.


    Though Serge couldnt tell the age of beastkin, he could still tell she was young.


    Her expression was colored in puzzlement. For someone that was treated as a ve, her doubt was natural.


    She said that she would take a ve without contracting it. If its like that wouldnt it be able to run away?


    Your name. Do you understand me?


    She stretched out her hand, causing the beastkin to tremble. However, Rias hand surprisingly just gently stroked her head.


    She didnt mind the dirt nor the smell.


    Before long, the beastkin raised her face and looked at Ria.


    Maal.


    Im Ria. Pleased to meet you.


    Serge heard it for the first time everRias most gentle voice.