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

As for Raul himself, during the eight years he was in Orario, he went through several ups and downs, but managed to reach Lv.4.

It has been three years since the last upgrade... no, almost four years if you count. Although Raul is quite impressed with himself for reaching this level, he can't help but think that Lv.5 is indeed a major bottleneck.

Among the members of the Second Army, the first person to break through this bottleneck was Anachiti.

This inevitably made Raul reminisce about the Lv.2 days when the two were still best buddies (?).

Raul squinted, reminiscing about the past, and gave a bitter smile, saying:

"Angie is really amazing. She managed to become a Level 1 adventurer just like the captain and the others. Even though we're from the same cohort, I'm still far inferior to her."

Anaquiti was smarter and quicker-witted than Raul, and she knew how to grasp the essentials. Looking back now, it was nothing short of a miracle that he, a mere mortal, could still keep up with her. With this thought in mind, Raul blurted out—

“…………”

Annaquite suddenly fell silent.

Although Anaquiti didn't show it on her face, Raul, who had known her for a long time, could tell she was sulking. For some reason, Anaquiti often seemed very unhappy whenever Raul belittled himself.

Oh no, what should I do? What should I say? Raul panicked, not knowing what he had said wrong, while Annaquite finished her tea and got up from her seat.

"Even if others or Raul himself can't see it, I still know very well how amazing you are."

“…Huh?”

Raul gave his cat-human companion a silly look as he turned to walk toward the kitchen.

"Raul, I'll be waiting for you to catch up."

When Raul saw Annaquite turn around and smile, his eyes widened in surprise.

The unassuming Raul lacked confidence in himself.

He couldn't understand why Finn and the others would regard someone like him as an important figure.

But since Anachiti has already said so.

Since she indicated her willingness to wait, Raul's answer was only one.

"Yes, I will definitely catch up with you, Angie."

Raul smiled back, got up from his seat, and walked over to Annaquite.

Then he took the teacup from her delicate hand, thinking he could wash it together, and quickly walked towards the kitchen.

Looking at Raul's back—at "him," who had grown taller and more robust than herself, Anachiti's face broke into a smile.

Side Story: Sword Oratoria 13 Illustration

Gaiden: Sword Oratoria 13 - Bonus: Want to Save Ais Dojo

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Translation: Miaopasi

"Bell also admired Mr. Bert... Rafia also went to Mr. Bert's place... (Now) it's Mr. Bert's era... Everyone, has disappeared from my sight..."

Staggering, Ais wandered the corridors of her base (home) like a ghost. It had been almost two months since Lefia had become her apprentice (or rather, not her teacher). Ais, who had once been sought after by a fairy junior and desperately tried to emulate her teacher, was now experiencing a surprising psychological shock.

If it were Rivera or Tiona, they probably wouldn't care much, but for some reason, Bert evokes a sense of sadness or loss. In any case, the emptiness he feels, like his little Ais kneeling on the ground, utterly crushed, is immeasurable. Is this... the pain of the plundered?

Bert is very strong. In his beast form, he's so strong that even Ais almost loses. He's also quite intelligent, definitely better than Ais. His limbs are longer than Ais's. He also has a tail and animal ears that Ais lacks, and they're mostly fluffy and soft. In other words, he's cuter than Ais. Listing the difference in Bert's combat strength—comparable to the natural thinking and dynamic deviation of natural yeast fermentation—the girl felt, for the first time, a sense of inferiority as an adventurer. The kind of feeling that even Rivera would sigh over if she were there.

(Huh, but... Bell seems to have told me, "It's so nice to be able to admire me"...)

Amidst the goddess (Freya)'s various madnesses and major incidents, the boy seemed deeply moved, telling himself about it. Thinking about it made Ais inexplicably itchy, and she stopped in her tracks, becoming somewhat awkward. Cruise & Raul, passing by, observed: "What a cute creature!" "It must be wild Miss Ais..." The little Ais in her heart straightened her thin chest, regaining her dignity. In short, the lucky white rabbit energy helped Ais cheer up a little.

(Bell is me... Rafia is Mr. Bert... The disciple duel is evenly matched... In other words, they are evenly matched.)

Why did things turn out this way? Ais, surrounded by mysteries, made this judgment about the current battle situation based on her natural theories.

The Ais Dojo in my heart says, "My soul (little Ais) is roaring, wearing a loose breastplate, waving its clumsy fists. Take back my beloved student!"

Therefore, taking advantage of Lefia's transfer to the "school district", Ais summoned Bert to the courtyard.

He then fastened his sword.

"What on earth is going on!?"

"Mr. Bert... let's have a duel... the winner will be Lefia's true teacher...!"

"There's no need for such complicated confirmation, please stop being so naive!!"

"Mr. Bert also wants to fight me when I'm serious...!"

"If only things weren't in this stupid situation!! Hey, old woman, stop it—!!"

Facing Bert's loud shouts, Ais, with a serious look in her eyes, slashed at him.

Due to the opponent's poor mental state (condition), the Orc won an overwhelming victory in the duel between the Orc and the Natural Swordsman.

Ais Dojo achieved a complete victory at Bert Dojo.

The blonde, golden-eyed girl looked genuinely delighted, a rare sight indeed.

Later, after returning from the "school district," Lefia tilted her head, ignoring Ais's legend of natural bravery, and resumed her training at Bert Dojo.

Ais started crying. o(╥﹏╥)o

Bert's forehead veins bulged: "Are you kidding me!"

Loki, with an air of detached optimism that seemed to emanate purple smoke, commented, "The man caught between lilies is destined to be banished, Bert..." A wolf punch landed on God's cheek.

Translator's note: The old woman Bert is referring to here is not Ais, but Riveria.

The bonus content for Side Story Sword Oratoria 13 is so important that I have to say it twice. There was no cheating, right?

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Translation: Miaopasi

"You didn't cheat on me, did you?"

I'm so annoying.

"This is so annoying!" Bert thought to himself, feeling a sense of self-image collapse. He turned his sub-zero gaze to Rena, who was now appearing before him, presumably overthinking and putting on an act of being a partner.

"What's with the Thousand Elf walking with you in the dungeon? You two weren't panting side by side, were you, tearing monsters to pieces?"

Wasn't that a dungeon date? Even if you say you had no intention, I can't believe it. Thousand Elf, cutting her hair and changing her image, is completely fixated on you. ...And you haven't contacted me at all lately, have you? Are you already tired of my body? Compared to the lively Amazon, the fresh and ethereal fairy, Bert Roca, definitely has a better taste, right? And I know that too. You and Alchat are also on good terms, aren't you? You two are arguing in front of me, pretending you don't get along...you know what I mean? The two of you are quite close, that must be something that happened in the past. That woman knows a lot about Bert Roca that I don't know...

...Hey, say something.

...And I know that too.

Bert Roca is handsome and rough, but he's actually a gentle guy who can't let a kitten get wet in the rain—a male I shouldn't have all to myself! I understand that! I know you value me a lot! I want to believe in Bert Roca too!! But I still dragged you to bed, poured all my passion into me, and had ten kids with you, wait a minute, wait a minute, wait a minute, la la la la la la la la—!! Don't walk around with your hands in your pockets like usual—!!

Ignoring the farce unfolding, Bert walked right past and grabbed the girl, Lena, who was pretending to be his partner, like a woman abandoned by a man, and gave her a diving tackle around the waist.

"Let me go, you filthy woman!"

"No, no, no! Bert Roca is going to be lured away by the Thousand Elf and Alchat! Please don't abandon me!!"

"Those guys aren't like that. Come to think of it, it doesn't matter if you're a bastard or a couple (mating)."

Bert looked down at Lena with the eyes one would use to look at an insect, while Lena cried out loudly.

"Then why did you go to the dungeon with Thousand Elf? I invited you, but you ignored me, so I had no choice but to go along!"

"The 'small fry' are easy to disappear; I was just engaging in close combat under those conditions."

As she spoke, Lena raised her tear-filled eyes and blurted out:

"Then, can I do it too?! If I fight alongside Bert Roca and become stronger, I, this 'small fry,' will disappear, and I'll be able to protect you!"

...That's certainly true in principle. Putting aside the jokes about protecting the strong (Bert), just like Lefia who awakened after experiencing setbacks, if Lena also trains to become stronger, there will be one less antagonist that Bert dislikes.

Despite all the troubles, Bert fell silent the moment the girl's words hit the bullseye.

"Hehehe, that way I can be with Bert Roca all year round...! Daytime in the dungeon, nighttime training and relaxing in bed...!! Just thinking about it makes me feel pregnant...! Ah, my belly...!"

An Amazonian drooling creature turned into a disgusting object, so it was kicked away with the same look one would give to trash. "Ah!?" The girl cried out in pain, but stubbornly clung to her waist, creating an endless loop.

By the way, the location is a main road in the city.

On the bustling streets, under the watchful eyes of the crowd, the werewolf roared angrily, repeatedly repelling the excited young girl.

Side Story: Sword Oratoria 13 Bonus: What Remains in My Heart

"Look, remember? Batin and the others took the 'Tears of the Elves' out of the lab!"

"Haha! Is that so!"

Alisa leaned across the table, and Rafia couldn't help but laugh as she recalled the memory.

During her instruction at the "school district," Lefia was invited to an open-air café, where she and Alyssa enjoyed tea and reminisced about the past.

Perhaps she couldn't let go of her role as an instructor, secretly worrying and repeatedly figuring things out every day. While thanking her old friend for taking her out to relax, Lefia reviewed her actions so far using the parallel thinking she had gradually mastered recently for the [Double Pursuit (skill)].

(There are many areas that need reflection and improvement. The most extreme example is the harsh measures in the dungeon... As adventurers, being a little rougher might be better, but as guides for the 'school district,' it's simply unacceptable...)

A few days ago, I had a one-on-one duel with Luke in the dungeon.

Although it was the quickest way to resolve the estrangement with the teenager, I now regret doing something so lacking in common sense.

(Ah... that happened before.)

Then, at the point of regret—when past memories suddenly resurface, a certain fact comes to mind.

Lefia and Philwiss also trained in the dungeon and did similar things.

Although it was the safe "upper level" at that time, I was forced to fight a large group of monsters in order to learn "parallel chanting". I fought many times with Philwis, who was the only one with me.

It was because of that teaching that Lefia Viridis was able to grow rapidly as a mage.

Her behavior followed Phil Weiss's teachings.

This time, Rafia passed on her teachings to Luke and the others.

(If that's the case—I'm really happy.)

Needless to say, as an instructor, I must reflect on myself. Moreover, I can feel that what Philweis left behind still remains well in my heart.

Because she could feel Philweis lending her strength and pushing against her back, Lefia felt gratified, but also saddened.

So I think my feelings for her haven't died.

"Back then, Batin was really—wait a minute, Rafia!? Why are you crying!?"

"It's nothing, I just started crying whenever I thought about it... Waaah."

On the other hand, Alyssa, bewildered by her former roommate's sudden outburst of tears, said, "There shouldn't be anything to cry about when talking about Batin, right?"

~Memory of Longing~ Holy Night's Dream Song Manga Bonus Volume 1 Bonus Dungeon GOGOGO

The online translation is from the Kingdom of Light

Translation by: Satsuki

"Wow! This is Orario's dungeon!"

"Lord Tarluvi! Speaking too loudly will alert the monsters...!"

Miss Tarluvi's overjoyed voice and Miss Haruhime's flustered voice echoed through the labyrinth.

I ignored the two noisy people and forced a stiff smile onto my tense face.

"Hey, Haruhime? Bell? Can you please listen to my request?"

The incident was triggered by just one sentence.

After becoming acquainted with the people of Belden and spending several days at the Holy Night Festival, Miss Tarluve, behind Mr. Uscarri and his companions' backs, put her hands together and said...

"I want to go to the dungeon. I can only ask my friends Haruhime and Bell for help with this!"

The word "friend" immediately ignited a burning sense of mission in Miss Haruhime, who was being asked for a favor by a foreign friend for the first time. She readily agreed, saying, "Give it to me." As for me, although I was sweating profusely because of the condition of keeping it a secret from the guards (Mr. Uscari and his men), I couldn't stop the two girls from getting carried away... And so, without telling the guards, we arrived at the "upper level."

Should I call this an adventurer's request called "A Commoner's Dungeon Tour"...? Or rather, if I don't think so, I feel like Miss Eina will scold me if it gets out later...

"But why come to the dungeon?"

"Well, that's because it's the labyrinth city (Orario), and I want to see it for myself..."

To my question, Miss Taluwe, who was always innocent and carefree, gave an unusually vague answer.

"If this were a unique underground labyrinth (in the world), I might become stronger, that's what I think."