Vol 3: Chapter 22

We were looking at the two letters in front of us that were delivered to Muge-sans company.

One was a subpoena. There was a discrepancy in the testimony between the Rororo Company and the Muge Company(The real name of Muge-sans company) regarding the negotiation of 1,000 Imperial gold coins. It was to enquire on that matter.

A legal lawsuit. The thief Rororo Company shamelessly lodged a complaint. It was even added that they were willing to accept settlement out of court.

And the other was a sealed letter sent from Her Highness Anastasia. The letter was strictly secured with both reading obstructing magic and the magic to know if the seal had been broken. Fortunately, there were no signs that the seal had been tampered with when we received it.

I handed the bag to His Majesty the Emperor. His Majesty promised to re-investigate, but the problem is that Lulusha will not be able to return to her original position even if she turns out to be innocent, due to losing many personnel and failing the capture. But I am grateful for your work. I dont have any assets in my current position, but I will send one bunch of my hair to reward you. You have my permission to use it as a magic catalyst or to sell it.

Indeed, the contents of this letter should be strictly secured. Because Mimino-san suddenly screamed Hair of a High Elf Royalty?! and was shaking non-stop for a few minutes.

The High Elves who lead the elves have a unique mana which cannot be imitated. High Elf hair is especially useful when activating ancient elven magic tools.

Furthermore, there are also enthusiast collectors who collect various things. The price of High Elf hair could reach the moon if sold to them. It doesnt have a market price in the first place.

However I didnt like either of those ideas.

This world is far inferior in ornaments and cosmetics compared to modern Japan. To look at it from another perspective, the quality of the material is most important, or rather people take pride in their own body. Which is completely fine. But the problem is hair is extremely important to women. To think Her Highness Anastasia cut off her flawless hair, sank my heart.

I didnt even want something like this.

I just wanted to meet Lulusha-san and talk about old man Hinga.

(Moreover this trace)

Another thing caught my attention. At the very end of what was written on this paper, Her Highness Anastasia had put the pen on the paper but then removed itas if she wanted to write something, but stopped.

Her Highness Anastasia usually talks in writing, so she is very good at writing. Even though the sentences up to that point were written without any stagnation, did she miswrite at the very end?

So, what do you wish to do, Muge-san?

Dante-san broached the subject.

We were still gathered in the warehouse of the company, passing around the pitcher with cold water and drinking it. What a hot day. It felt pretty good being under a shade, but even so, moving around just a little causes sweating.

Well, of course Ill fight! I will use the money from selling the parts obtained from the labyrinth to hire a lawyer, and get the money which was promised to us!

Muge-san was full of motivation, punching the air like doing shadow boxing.

As Muge-san said, other than those used to upgrade Neko-chan, all the parts brought back from the labyrinth have been sold. It came to about 8 Imperial gold coins and change. Silver Balance received half of that. Muge-san said he would bear the cost of the parts used for Neko-chan, but Dantes said:

Isnt Neko-chan also a party member?

Therefore, it means that she (he?) also has a share.

Muge-san teared up a little when he heard that. Dante-san is cool at times like this If only he didnt drink alcohol

Anyway, Muge-san had about 2 million yen(20k usd) on hand, so it seems to be enough money to fight one lawsuit. Well, if he wins the lawsuit, hell get 1,000 gold coins, so of course hell be motivated.

What will your party do, Dante-san?

We What will we do, Reiji?

I was staring at the letter from Her Highness Anastasia.

Miswriting. Or perhaps, she tried to write something but didnt?

(Her Highness Anastasia worked to help Lulusha-san, so its safe to say shes an ally, but she seemed to feel indebted to us.)

Id expected her to behave more haughty, since shes royalty. But she seems to be really considerate of us.

Muge-san, to meet Her Highness Anastasia

No, we cant! Impossible! Even looking at her from a distance shouldve been originally impossible for us. Its not the same as dropping by the Labyrinth Administration Bureau.

Is it because Her Highness couldnt meet us in person that she sent a sealed letter? The butler was quite angry.and opposed to meeting us last time.

(If so, what did she try to write? Lulusha-sans unfavourable future? No, thats already written. A request that would burden us? A request only we can undertake)

Ah! The labyrinth.

Reiji-kun? What is it?

Mimino-san peered into my face. Im troubled if I should tell her or not.

(No! Dont lose yourself to doubt. I am a party member of Silver Balance. I should talk to everyone and rely on my party!)

I resolved myself and said.

I think that Her Highness Anastasia might want us to completely capture the Labyrinth of Fear.

Dante-san raised an eyebrow. Mimino-san eyes widened as if surprised.

Why do you think so?Non-san asked.

Lulusha-sans failure on the labyrinth capture is certainly a major impact. I think it will be quite difficult for her to live in this country due to that. The only way for her to make this right is to succeed in capturing the labyrinth, but she will no longer be given a capture team. So

Well help to capture it in her stead and testify it was thanks to Lulusha-san?

Yes. I think Her Highness Anastasia couldnt write that because it is a rather unreasonable proposal.

When I said that, everyone kept silent as if thinking about it.

Surprisingly, the first person to speak was

Bocchan. Do you really need to do that?

It was Zerry-san.

Havent you done enough? I dont even understand why its treason in the first place, but you already saved her life, correct? I dont think even Lulusha-san would ask anymore than this from you. So, isnt it enough if you just meet and talk to her like you came here for?

I

It is indeed as Zerry-san said.

However, the reason why Zerry-san can think of it like that is because she can wander from place to place around the world.

Lulusha-san was born and raised in this country. A lot of people are going to think and point out she killed many of her friends from now on. Its going to be a ridiculously painful life.

I was born and raised in Japan, so I understand. Its not that easy when people tell you, You can just go abroad. No, perhaps its surprisingly not that difficult when you actually do it. But I think it would be a terrible thing to say to Lulusha-san, who gave her all for the sake of her country.

Even as it is, Lulusha-san was probably treated like an outsider by the Lev people.

Hey, hey, you two dont have to think so hard. Im actually surprised Zerry can think of something deep like that.

Dante-san clapped his hands to break the heavy silence.

Hey! I was actually called the Strategic Zerry in my mercenary days, ya know

Anyway

Dante-san cutoff Zerry-sans remarks.

Listen, things are simple. Theres an unexplored labyrinth in front of us, and we have the right to enter. It comes down to whether we want to challenge it or not, thats all. We are adventurers. What comes after that is up to you.

When I heard that, I felt that a fog in front of me was clearing up.

Thats right. We are adventurers.

I forgot about such a simple thing.

Dante-san, I

Yes, yes. You wait a minute, Reiji. Mimino, what about you?

Hmm. I am a little interested about the dungeon magic, so I want to investigate it.

Minino-san said while rotating her index finger in a circle.

And you, Non?Mimino-san asked.

I want to go, of course. I dont know when Ill be called back to the church, after all. I have to go on adventures while I can.

She put her palms together in front of her chest and smiled.

What about Zerry-san?Non-san asked.

I give up. Since you all put it that way, theres no reason not to challenge the labyrinth anymore.

Zerry-san shrugged her shoulders, but didnt particularly look displeased.

Finally, Dante-san.

I guess its decided then. Well, I would be lying if I said that Im not worried about the Golden Brigade guys.

Leon and Golden Brigade were still in the labyrinth. Polina-san said they had enough food in the labyrinth, and she went to contact the Labyrinth Administration Bureau to send out a rescue party, so she wasnt here.

Polina-san had lost too much blood and shouldnt move around too much for a few days, so it might be a good idea to leave her with Muge-san. She has a problem with accommodation, and Muge-san can feel secure having someone skilled like her around.

Kuu, I will entrust Neko-chan to Reiji-san!

Muge-san gave me the key to start Neko-chan not a literal key, but a plate embedded with magic stone.

Thank you, everyone! Muge-san, well come back with Neko-chans load tray full of loot!

Im looking forward to it! What an unbelievable profit to get loot without going in person!

Muge-san smiled broadly.

Okay, lets get ready to leave.Dante-san said.

Right!Mimino-san said.

Okay!Non-san smiled.

Roger!Zerry-san said.

I nodded to Dante-sans words.

Yes!

Thus, Silver Balance set out to challenge the Labyrinth of Fear for the third time.