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Dad! Mom! Els! Yume!

During the two and a half years it took for me to return from the Abyss,

my hometown had been decimated by forces unknown.

Now, six months later...

the only saving grace is that the bodies of my siblings were never found.

They have to be alive.

It's the last hope I can cling to.

You good, old chap?

Yeah.

Then, let's shake a leg!

I bally well don't want to get stuck camping outdoors on our first day.

Gold! That's no attitude to have when Master Light is still grieving for his family!

Watch how you speak! Be respectful!

Honestly, I can never tell if these two are best friends or mortal enemies.

Oh poppycock, m'girl!

Nothing makes one more uncongenial than speaking like an uptight twat all the time.

Besides, I'm sure even you would prefer sleeping in the comfort of a real bed, wot?

Don't lump me in with you!

I will gladly stick by Master Light's side, no matter if we have to sleep on the grass or in a swamp!

Well, if that's how you're going to play it,

I would brave even the coldest mountaintops or the hottest magma together with him!

The loyalty I have for milord shines brighter than gold, as they don't call me the "Auric Knight" for nothing!

However, unless you want him to be knackered from a bad night's sleep, then we should avoid camping!

Ugh, y-you're right.

We can worry about lodging later. Let's just focus on gathering intel for now.

Although we've learned our forces can contend against the surface world,

it would be foolish to march straight to war.

Righto. "If know your enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles."

So, our goal is to learn the military might of each nation?

Yes.

Plus...

I'm betting the destruction of my hometown is connected to the fact I was suspected of being a Maestro.

I really want to know what makes a "Maestro" worth shedding so much blood.

If the truth behind everything ends up being crookedly evil,

then I will turn this world into a burning hellscape.

Milord, you best suppress that kind of rage when we're town.

It could kill a bloke.

Sorry, I'll be careful.

Release. Fool's Mask.

I'll never forget you... Mom, Dad.

Kawaku michi wa

Madou sora to

Imawa no toki

Tsunagi michibike

Taguriyoseta sadame wa

Kagerou no uso mamire

Shiranu aima ni sasayaku

Tsumibito itsuwari

Nani o toidasu noka

Takusu kokoro wa doko

Tsuranaru sekai

Nagashita namida wa

Kodoku no oto wa

Te o toriaeba

Kawaru hazu datta

Ima wa taezu mau

Kanata no tame ni tada

Kodou wa odori

Sakarau koto nakare

Inochi wa mou

Surinuketeitta

Kara wa saratta kono te wa

Master Light.

What's our first order of business in Dagas?

Nemumu, m'girl! Be careful how you address him, wot?

Huh?

I'm not, "Light" when we're on the surface. I go by "Dark" instead.

Oh, right! Pardon the slip-up... Lord Dark.

We obviously can't use his real name here, otherwise the Concord of Tribes will catch on to us.

For starters, I'm going to register "Dark" as an adventurer and then raise my rank by doing quests.

Since that will let you pinch info from even bigger fish, eh?

Yep. That's why we're only going to focus on raising my adventurer rank for now.

Yessir.

Jolly good.

Oh, I see something on the horizon.

That must be Dagas.

Okay, let's set down around here.

It would cause quite the stir if my glorious form popped up in the middle of town, after all!

You cause a stir everywhere!

Like a sore thumb...

Fork over everything ya got!

And make it snappy, human!

I beg you! Please don't hurt my son!

Not very civilized up here.

Who the hell?

Hey, sparkle-butt! Get out here!

Gold!

I wouldn't be the Auric Knight without the sparkles to show for it!

Show yourselves or we kill this sorry lot!

Nemumu. Gold.

It was hardly worth raising a finger against these blighters.

It's all your fault, you know!

Wowzers!

Sorry about this.

I hope it's not a bother to let us ride with you to Dagas.

It's the least that we can do for our saviors!

I've never seen humans who can take down dwarves so fast before!

You must be super strong, pretty lady and sparkle man!

Well, Lord Dark is even tougher than we are.

Really?!

Since you're heading for Dagas, I'm betting your goal is to enter and explore the dungeon.

I take it you're a famous adventurer party?

No. We're still just wannabe-adventurers who aren't official yet.

What?!

That's why we want to visit Dagas, so we can register with the guild and raise our rank.

I see. Then you're definitely going to the right place.

Dagas is the southern most city of the Dwarf Kingdom.

It's right along the border with the Human Kingdom to the east and the Elven Queendom to the west.

Although there are many disputes between each country,

the quality of the dungeon here is high and attracts a lot of adventurers,

which makes this city quite prosperous despite its rural status.

There are a fair amount of humans who gather here,

which thankfully allows me to run a hotel catered to them.

Ah! You can see it now!

That's Dagas!

Is it really okay to drop you off here?

Yes, it's fine. We already know where to find the guild thanks to you.

Well, my name is Kernel.

Please stop by my hotel if you plan on staying the night.

Daddy?

Isn't it weird for newbies to be super strong like that?

Good point.

Try not to dazzle everybody with your armor next time!

Their situation must be unique.

It's such a pain!

Wow. So this is what surface cities are like, huh?

Best not to ogle or you'll end up lost, m'girl.

Yeah, right!

As if I'd ever lose sight of your big golden butt!

This is the first time on the surface for both of you, isn't it?

Seems to be a lot of shops selling weapons and armor around here.

It's because of all the adventurers.

Not to mention the Dwarf Kingdom specializes in blacksmithing.

Blimey. So this is the guild, eh?

Guess it's true what they say about the majority of aspiring adventurers being human.

What's that all about, milord?

They practically cower before the other races.

I noticed.

Seems humans are treated poorly here, too.

You must be crazy!

Lord Dark is not F-rank material!

Everybody starts from the same rank, lady!

It's the rule!

Lord Dark is an exception! He is the ultimate master beyond any other!

Forget A-rank, or even S-rank!

His rank should be, "S-EX" for Super Extra!

That just makes him sound like a pervert...

Be quiet, you!

The answer is no. Get it through your thick head, stupid human.

I'm sorry for my companion's attitude.

I'm happy to start from F-rank.

Please allow me to register.

How could I screw up so badly that Lord Dark has to apologize for me?!

You made a right arse of yourself, Nemumu!

Don't tease her too much, Gold.

Merely stating the facts of the matter, milord.

It's okay, Nemumu. Don't let it get you down.

Lord Dark!

Welcome in.

Daddy! Daddy!

Look who's here!

Well, I'll be! Lord Dark!

We've come to stay at your lovely hotel.

Why, thank you. Please don't hesitate to let me know if you need anything.

All right. Then I hope you won't mind if I make a few selfish requests right off the bat?

Sure.

I would like to rent out the entire top floor for one month.

And kindly ask that no one, including your staff, step foot up there during our stay.

This will serve as our payment.

Wow! Amazing!

Although, if that's not enough...

No! Don't be ridiculous!

I can't accept money from you in good conscience after you saved our lives!

Please consider this another one of my requests and accept it.

Very well. I'll arrange everything as per your wishes.

Release! Silent. Magic Jamming. Detection.

Whew. We're clear of any problematic magic items that would surveil or eavesdrop on us.

You can relax now, you two.

Um, Master Light?

I understand the reason you've chosen to parade as an adventurer on the surface world.

But, in spite of your great strength, there is always a possibility that you may get hurt up here.

You could just as easily have stayed in the Abyss and given us the order to handle things instead...

Sorry, Nemumu.

Huh?

But are you trying to cut me out of my own revenge plan?

N-no, I wouldn't dare do such a thing!

P-please forgive me!

I was out of line! Forget I said anything! I beg you!

There are some things a good bloke has to see through, no matter the danger he may face!

Milord seeks to exact retribution with his own two hands without using any middle men.

That's worthy of applause, wot!

I'm sorry.

I know you were just thinking of my safety, but my emotions got the better of me.

No! This falls on my head for stepping out of line!

Allow me to pledge my allegiance to you once again.

Uh, sure, whatever.

Pardon me.

A kiss to the foot is known as a profound gesture of respect.

That's what many leaders demand of their followers, but it's so embarrassing that I'm not a fan of it.

How kinky.