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Chapter 46 Part 1

A Thank You Gift For Emmy Who Had Become A Member Of Our Party and Setting Off To Challenge A New Dungeon

 

Some time later, Emmy returned with slightly puffy eyes, along with Sybilla who was stroking her hair while holding her by the shoulders.

We wait for Emmy who is sitting on the bed to calm down, and Sybilla claps her hands together to get our attention.

 

「Now then, we got sidetracked with an unexpected event for a moment, but I’m going to tell you guys the plans for the future as originally planned.」

 

Sybilla then told us that there are three dungeons around this area, which are called 『Seiris’ first, second, and third dungeon』.

 

「And the one we’re aiming for is the Third Dungeon.」

 

「Why the third? Is there a reason for that?」

 

「No, it’s just simply because the monsters there are famous for being so strong. And because of that that, of course… there will be fewer people coming to the dungeon.」

 

「Ahh, I see. I guess it’s better to keep people from seeing what I can do huh.」

 

「Something like that.」

 

My current Job is 【Twilight Sorcerer】, which is a Job that specializes in Dark Magic. But as the name implies, any power related to Dark Magic can be seen as heresy in the eyes of the 『Sun Goddess Church』.

In truth, it’s by no means evil in any way, and it’s no different than any other type of magic, but… I’m not confident that I can convince people otherwise when they see me using it.

 

「Speaking of which, how much did you tell Emmy? I only heard you’ve told her that I’ve been using Dark Magic for a while now.」

 

「I briefly told Emmy-chan everything she needs to know about you. And the course of events that led to how you became what you are now.」

 

「……You better not tell her anything weird.」

 

「Ohohoho~ No comment on that one.」

 

This girl… she definitely told Emmy something unnecessary.

By the way, when I turned to Emmy, she had a big smile on her face that I’m not sure how to interpret. At any rate, I guess I just have to embrace the fact that she knows everything and prepare myself for it……

 

「So, since we probably won’t be having dinner today after eating all of those foods earlier, let’s just wander around the city and go to the dungeon tomorrow. I’ll be shopping for gear and stuff by myself, so you two are free to do as you please. Just remember to head back before the sun’s down.」

 

As soon as she said that, Sybilla walked out of the room alone.

 

「……She really does things at her own pace, huh.」

 

「Tell me about it.」

 

When I was left alone with Emmy, I couldn’t help but become more conscious. And it looked like Emmy was the same, as I could see her fidgeting with her hands over each other’s as she looked at me timidly.

We used to be able to go out without thinking much just like two men going for a drink together, but…… well, we both changed a lot ever since.

 

「Shall we out go somewhere too?」

 

「W-With you, Russell? Y-Yes, I’ll go!」

 

And so Emmy and I ended up going out to the city together.

 

We had already looked around the market, so we headed back to the place where we could see the sea.

 

「Woww… the sunset at the sea is so beautiful!」

 

I stood alongside Emmy and looked at the sky. The surface of the sea was bright red like a flame, reflecting the light from the sunset.

The scenery is so beautiful that the sea in the distance looks more like a painting than a three-dimensional surface of the water.

 

「Emmy.」

 

「Nn? What is it?」

 

Emmy turns to face me, her whole figure dyed a shade of crimson red under the sunlight, just as beautiful as the scenery of the sea.

My childhood friend, who still sounds childish compared to Jannet in our conversations, but looks so mature when she’s quiet, smiles at me.

 

…I’m strangely getting more nervous now.

 

「I bought this when I went out earlier… will you accept this?」

 

「Eh? I-Isn’t this…!?」

 

I handed her a simple metal gold-colored bracelet I had bought at the market earlier.

 

「I don’t know a lot about these things. So I just tried to pick something that seemed like it wouldn’t get in the way, but… what do you think?」

 

Emmy stood still while staring at my hand, then suddenly gasped and hurriedly took the bracelet from my hand.

 

「…This is… for me?」

 

「Well, yeah. You know how I was a burden in our previous party, and I never got a chance to buy you things like these, so… yeah, let’s just say that it’s my thanks for a lot of things you’ve done for me. I know it’s nothing much, but——」

 

「No, it’s okay. Please don’t say that! I’m happy! I’m so happy that you gave me this.」

 

Emmy quickly put on the bracelet and held it up against the setting sun.

It’s glowing with a bright golden light that it feels like it was almost blinding… no, that’s not it.

 

「Thank you, Russell. I will treasure this forever!」

 

「Yeah.」

 

Emmy’s blonde hair glows brighter and more beautiful than the golden bracelet. Perhaps because it was amplified by her radiant smile.

An untainted 【Holy Knight】 walking the path of light. To me, whose heart was almost consumed by darkness at one point, her figure was dazzling to my eyes.

 

However, the dazzling golden light suddenly disappeared. The sun has fully set.

A tranquil blue color erodes the nostalgic crimson sky.

 

——it’s the time of Dusk, the Evening Twilight.

 

I call out to Emmy, whose whole body is slowly basked in bluish light.

 

「Tomorrow will be the day you officially join us as a member of the 『Twilight Pact』, right? I’ll be counting on you, Emmy.」

 

「Un! Leave it to me!」

 

Emmy smiled widely as she clenched her fist.

She has such a positive aura on her expression, something that I’ve never seen when we were in our previous party until recently.

If she’s like this, I’m sure she’s going to be all right.

As I felt relieved seeing this Emmy back, we both headed back to the inn.