Is it wrong to try to meet someone in a dungeon?

Ryu handed over the lunch she had prepared. Bell, who was preparing to explore the labyrinth, respectfully reached out to take the basket—a stench wafted out, and Ryu's expression froze.

(...Wasn't it too reckless to just bake it directly?)

Ryu made sandwiches. She simply cut the bread open, filled it with vegetables, meat, and a raw egg, and then put it directly into the fire to grill. As a result, both the bread and the filling were charred.

During the adventurer era, there were indeed times when dried meat or other carried food were used as emergency food... but when it comes to actually cooking, Ryu's culinary skills are truly appalling.

With a desperate pursing of her lips, Ryu prepared to defend herself to the boy who wore a stiff smile.

“Mr. Kronney, this wasn’t Hill’s doing… no, it’s not, she wasn’t feeling well today, so…”

Faced with Ryu, who was unbelievably speechless compared to her usual self.

Bell took a piece of charred bread from the basket and took a bite in front of Ryu's wide-eyed eyes.

"...Yes, the taste is a little strange today, but..."

Bell ate the sandwich in front of Ryu, who was standing there dumbfounded, his mouth covered in soot and his voice trembling.

Even so, she still smiled shyly at Ryu and said it.

"I am truly grateful that you prepared lunch especially for someone like me. I am very happy... Please, please convey this message to Hill for me."

Bell did indeed notice.

This wasn't made by Hill, but by Ryu.

That's why he said these things to my face and expressed his gratitude.

—Don't run away!

My dear friend's words echoed in my mind once again.

Ryuzou, who had been standing still, broke into a smile and nodded in response.

"Um... I'll pass it on."

Bell ran back to the street with the rest of his lunch, and Ryu squinted at his retreating figure.

"What should I do... I'm really happy."

Finally, Ryu returned to the shop with a smile on his face.

From then on, the elf shop assistant supported his colleagues while keeping an eye on the boy.

Short Comic Book Volume 6 Bonus SS Beginner Teacher

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Image source: danmachi

Translation: pdapanda

"...slightly, a little different."

Ais closed the book she had been flipping through and put it back on the bookshelf in front of her.

This place, exuding the smell of worn-out wood, is the library of the Loki Familia headquarters. This large room, open to any member of the Familia, contains books about the dungeons, old books collected by the Lord God as a hobby, as well as used magic books, hero tales, and all sorts of other books. The numerous tall bookshelves arranged together make it resemble a small library.

In this library, which stores the shared property of the [Family], Ais wanders aimlessly among the bookshelves, taking down books that catch her eye. She repeatedly reads them and then puts them back.

These past few days, Ais has been training Bell Crane, an adventurer belonging to another faction.

Even so, Ais had never taught anyone before. Despite racking her brains to teach the boy how to fight, for some reason he absorbed it exceptionally quickly—his instructions to Ais were very straightforward and honest. As the one teaching others, in order to do her best, she also wanted to rely on the guidance of predecessors and the power of books.

His gaze swept across the books, from the secret military manuals and weapon encyclopedias of each profession to those with unreliable titles like "Target! Level One Adventurer," which seemed to be related to combat and martial arts.

(So ​​sleepy, but... just a little longer, let's try again)

In fact, besides Bell, Ais is also helping the other members of her own [Family] train. Bell's training begins before dawn, and her colleagues train during the day as the sun rises. Even though they are currently preparing for an "expedition," she lives a busy life every day. Because of this, her sleep time is drastically reduced. Even a first-level adventurer would likely fall asleep during training if they relaxed even slightly.

It was already late at night after I had taken a bath.

Ais, still in her pajamas, continued reading, wondering incredulously why she had gone to such lengths, even though it was her own affair. She explained that she had her own reasons for proposing the training, and that she had vowed to make amends to the boy out of guilt.

At this moment, Ais is still finding it difficult to recognize the feelings that have sprouted in her heart.

"...!"

then.

Ais, who was flipping through a book, suddenly stopped.

The girl standing before the bookshelf suddenly opened her beautiful golden eyes, as if saying, "Now is the time." Her gaze was fixed on the open page.

Reward hard-working children. This will draw them closer to you and make them more receptive to your expectations.

This is a small section that appears in the article.

Ais finally encountered a book that would bring about a revolution.

The book is titled "Taming! Rabbit Master!"

The next morning, the city walls offered a clear view of the eastern sky where the sunrise was about to break.

Bell, having finished his workout for the day, was more anxious than ever before. And then, he waited with anticipation.

If I had to explain why...

"If you work hard today, I'll give you a 'reward'..."

Ais told him this before the workout began.

(What does "reward" mean...? Well, I wasn't thinking anything strange...!)

Bell hurriedly shook off the fleeting lewd thoughts that crossed his mind. In short, it was a 'reward' from the person he admired, and the immature boy couldn't help but blush, managing to suppress a laugh.

Soon, Ais, who had sheathed her sword, appeared before them.

"You worked really hard today too... So, yes, a reward."

The next instant, what was presented to Bell, who was filled with anticipation, was... a red root vegetable.

It's a carrot.

"..."

"..."

"..."

“…Huh?”

Bell was stunned, and it took him a while to react.

On the other hand, seeing him like this, Ais was at a loss.

"Um, don't you like it...?"

"Ah, no, that's not it!!...I'm very happy."

Ais breathed a sigh of relief when Bell finally managed to squeeze out a sound.

As the girl exclaimed "That's great!" and patted her chest in relief, the boy holding a carrot in one hand silently broke out in a cold sweat.

(Wait, why a carrot...?)

For a young man to fully understand a naturally beautiful young woman, he would need countless secret rendezvous and a long period of time.

This happened three days ago, after Ais got advice from Theona and Finn.

Thank you so much for purchasing volume 6 of the manga.

First of all, congratulations on the anime adaptation of "Sword Oratoria"!

It's so exciting that even spin-off stories from the main series are getting animated.

However, on the other hand, I also feel that I must work harder and become more focused!

Then, in this volume, my favorite part of the original work, the "Minotaur Chapter," finally comes to an end.

It's great that I was able to finish the drawing.

Even if it's just a little bit, if I can capture the passion of the original work, that would be wonderful.

A new chapter begins at the end of this volume.

Welf has finally made his appearance.

This guy is a good man too.

I hope I can draw it well.

Please take care of me in the next volume as well.

92 branches

Short comic bonus: Ghostsweeper [Sword Girl] and her companion rabbit.

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Image source: pdapanda

Translation: pdapanda

[Sword Girl] failed the adventurer's quest.

The rumor spread instantly throughout the labyrinth city.

The success rate of adventurer quests completed by first-tier adventurers belonging to the Loki Familia is practically 100%. This includes the Sword Maiden. If a difficult quest arises, the governing body will specifically designate either the Loki Familia or the Freya Familia, who are at the same tier, to issue a mandatory quest; this has become standard practice. They have handled countless unprecedented and unheard-of events, from the extermination of 'enhanced species' that wiped out dozens of high-ranking adventurers to the eradication of massive monster armies appearing in the 'Deep Layers'.

That's why the rumor that [Sword Maiden] failed the adventurer's quest was such a shocking thing.

Despite it being a rumor whose origins are unverifiable, adventurers seem to be constantly discussing in taverns what exactly this failed adventurer quest involving the "Sword Maiden" was all about. Naturally, wealthy merchants who regularly commissioned the collection of artifacts and other such quests in the deeper parts of the dungeon have also been discussing for days just how difficult this task could be.

Anyone who knew Ais Wallenstein was uneasy.

I, who am telling this story, am one of them.

"God, God! I heard rumors on the street that Miss Ais failed her adventurer's quest!"

"Well, what kind of adventurer's request is it that Warren can't fulfill? Speaking of which, if even that child can't figure it out, doesn't this mean we'll have to rely on the help of first-class adventurers?"

While trembling and talking, the god also crossed his fingers and muttered to himself.

Although we don't know if it's true or false, the power of the rumors has even led our [Family] to all sorts of speculations, which is truly unimaginable.

My feelings were 30% trembling with fear, while the other 70% stemmed from my worry for Miss Ais, making me more uneasy than anyone else. Even Lily and Welf were quite surprised.

"Hmm-hmm, should I go ask them? But if I, as someone from another faction, rashly visit the Loki Familia, it could become a problem in that regard, and it would be too embarrassing if the answer turned out to be false."

Despite caring about the person I admired, I still passed through the main gate of the base camp to explore the dungeon.

Because Lily and the others had their own things to do, this was the first time in a long time that they went to explore the dungeon alone.

"—Bell"

“Wow!?”

I encountered a beautiful blonde girl with golden eyes at a street corner, Miss Ais herself, and I made a strange sound.

I was somewhat taken aback, while Miss Ais seemed quiet.

After hesitating for a while, she lowered her head slightly and spoke.

"I need your help with the adventurer's request that I'm currently handling."

A second wave of shock struck.

I thought to myself, "Could it be that..." and asked back.

"Well, although I've heard rumors that Miss Ais failed in an adventurer's quest, that means..."

"Yes, it's true."

She nodded awkwardly, and sure enough, I felt the shock once again.

It's as if adventurer quests that could make someone as strong as her admit defeat really exist. What shocks me most is that even Miss Ais would find a quest troublesome, and yet someone like me is asked to help.

"Why would they choose someone of my caliber? Shouldn't they be relying on the largest faction (Loki's Familia)?"

"The entire [Family]? No way. Let's leave the rest aside for now. But if Loki knew, he'd definitely make fun of them and do something weird."

Miss Ais's voice was heavy, as if she would be sold a weakness in her assault (sexual harassment). Her expression was one of deep distress. Even I, sitting face-to-face with her, broke out in a cold sweat.

"If it were Bell, I don't think he would tell anyone else about this."

As she said this, Miss Ais, whose gaze fell on the ground, became more adorable than she had ever seen before.