Unfortunately, theres no spot for you, Axion.

So when the heck will I be getting a place? I will be included in the fight against the demon lord, right? Axion asked jokingly. I chortled a little myself at that.

The three young ones of the special unit felt the tension of challenging a high-level dungeon for the first time. But, thanks to the composure shown by the elite members even with the upcoming dragon encounter, the kids managed to relax a little.

Axion, who was about to stop frolicking and return to his place, suddenly paused in astonishment. Wide-eyed, he muttered, Hang on, Jun.

What is it?

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As soon as I responded, he sped over to scan me up and down. This cloak, its Lenas Cloak And arent these boots Sinus Boots? One second, your hand, please The Ring of Blessing, The Ring of the Hawk, Lucilles Bracelet Crikey Well, arent you wearing the best there is?

Axion analyzed my artifacts with eyes like a falcons. Well, it was natural for him to recognize them. He mustve played a part in obtaining these items, after all. Robur, on the other hand, seemed to have noticed only now. She whistled and exclaimed, Looks like His Excellency emptied out the grand ducal treasury!

August didnt seem very interested, while Tragula looked like he had long known about it. Axion fixed a gaze dripping with plaintive longing on my wrist. Ive been aiming so long for Lucilles Bracelet The captain cut my request off so firmly, and yet

Mayer did tell me not to lend the artifacts to anyone, but he was probably saying that out of worry I might not use them. So I figured it would be fine when I wasnt using them. I asked carefully, Should I lend it to you later, in secret?

Are you mad? Why dont you pray to Saint Marianne to have His Excellency thrash me to death? Axion exclaimed in alarm. He shuddered, seeming chilled by the very thought of what would happen.

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August had been disinterested in the conversation so far. At Axions blasphemous words, he immediately flared up. Saint Marianne does not grant such wishes. I ask that you do not use the saints name for such blasphemous expressions, Brother Axion.

Im just saying! Such a hardhead Anyhow, dont think of handing that over to other people, alright? If only out of consideration for their lives.

O-okay. I nodded perplexedly at his exceptionally strong warning.

He didnt seem finished, though; Axion shook his head, sighing, and said, Lending an artifact I can understand the way His Excellency acts, but you, Jun Youre a serious case. Do you even know how much those cost? Theyre worth one No, about five walking castles.

The three young ones of the special unit, who didnt know much about artifacts, jumped in surprise. They stared at us with eyes round and mouths gaping. Sevi, in particular, stared worriedly at the part of the artifact he had touched. The boy was probably afraid he might have left a fingerprint. But it wasnt like I was willing to lend these out to just anyone. Smiling awkwardly, I replied, Uh How could I not know?

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Wow. You can still walk around despite knowing? Thats incredible, I tell you. If it were me, I wouldve been petrified into a statue. Forget going to a dungeon, I bet I wouldnt have moved even a single step.

I empathized deeply with that. My skin trembled with every step I moved. My honest thought was that it would be a little more helpful to the dungeon raid if I went without these artifacts. Sighing softly, I muttered to myself, Ill have to be careful in their use if Im going to return them safely

I have no intention of taking them back.

I turned around, startled by the low voice I heard right behind me. Before I realized it, Mayer had come up and was gazing intently at me up and down. Confirming I was wearing all the artifacts he had given me, a satisfied smile spread across his lips. But the smile didnt last long. Mayers face abruptly hardened as he called out, Axion.

Y-yes, sir! Axion responded, stricken with tension at his captains sharper than usual tone. Mayer pulled me toward him with one arm, as if splitting me apart from Axion. From my perspective, I couldnt tell what sort of expression he was showing to the latter. Judging by Axions pale complexion and shaking eyes, I could roughly guess. Why was he so mad? Had he overheard me offering to lend the bracelet? But Axion had refused in the end.

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While I was puzzled over the matter, Mayer said, Jun is the vice-captain of the Dark Knights. If you, an elite member, call Jun by her name so casually, then what would become of her image?

Was it because of that? It wasnt like he was a regular member. Wasnt it fine for someone of Axions standing to just call me by name? Feeling it would be troublesome if he mistakenly thought I was offended, I spoke up, bewildered, I dont mind, though.

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