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nothing…”
    At the same time, I get a compliment from the other side of the table.
    Lyu’s expression hasn’t changed at all, but I’m still embarrassed.
    “M-many people helped me out; it’s all thanks to them. Even you, Lyu…”
    “There is no need for modesty. Of all the level-two categorized monsters, defeating a Minotaur is worthy of praise. Mr. Cranell, you are allowed to be proud of your accomplishment.”
    Lyu said everything in a very deliberate, serious voice. She looks at me with a refined gaze from across the table.
    I just noticed something about myself: I’m not good at taking compliments.



My face is turning red and my throat is so tight that getting the word “thanks” out of my mouth takes everything I have.
    To top it all off, Syr is giggling at me…
    “Lilly was worried sick about you. Her heart was breaking over and over…”
    “I-I’m sorry, Lilly…”
    “…But you looked really cool, Mr. Bell.”
    I can’t take much more of this…
    Lilly leaning up to my shoulder with her big smile is the finishing blow.
    Her cheeks are rosy pink, and those large, chestnut-colored eyes of hers are so close I can see myself in them.
    It could be the alcohol, but my entire body feels hot.
    “Mr. Cranell, what is your plan going forward?”
    “?”
    “I am curious about what the two of you are planning.”
    After talking with Lilly, I hear Lyu’s voice again as I’m trying my best to fight off the effects of the ale. Without really taking time to think about her question, I start talking about my plan for tomorrow.
    “Well, tomorrow Lilly and I are going to go buy some new equipment. My old armor was completely destroyed.”
    “…About that, Mr. Bell.”
    “What is it, Lilly?”
    “There are many things at the shop where Lilly is staying that need to be done…It doesn’t look like she will be able to join you tomorrow.”
    “What, really?”
    I can see Lilly shrinking in her chair, looking very apologetic. But considering all the shop has done for her after everything that’s happened, it can’t be helped…so I tell her not to worry about it and start thinking about what I should do.
    I want to start going into the Dungeon again soon, and I need new armor in order to do that.
    I should be able to find new equipment on my own, right? I could go by myself tomorrow.
    Sure, I’m not as good at judging quality…but this will be a good learning experience.
    “In that case, are you going to go shopping alone tomorrow, Bell?”
    “It looks that way.”
    “Then, would it be all right if I came with you?”
    “Huh?!” Syr’s suggestion catches me off guard; I can only choke up a surprised response.
    Lilly jumps, too, but soon crosses her arms and lowers one shoulder at Syr. She looks like a boxer before a fight…
    “Wh-why do you ask?”
    “I need to buy some things pretty soon anyway…I might get in the way, but if it’s okay with you, Bell, I want to go shopping with you.”
    “No, Mr. Bell! Miss Syr only wants you there to carry her bags! That’s right, Lilly can see your hidden agenda! Mr. Bell, she’s planning to make you carry so much that your bones will crack! Turn her down!”
    “I-I’m not going to buy that much…”
    A bead of sweat rolls down my face after Lilly’s outburst. She’s standing right next to me, so I look up in Syr’s direction.
    But she seems unfazed and smirks at Lilly. “Why would I do something like that?” says Syr, with her light gray eyes gazing warmly down at me.
    Wh-what do I do…?
    I don’t mind going shopping with her, and I’d feel bad to refuse her invitation…Ah—then again, things tend to happen when I go along with her suggestions. There was the night when I came here for the first time…And just a few days ago I ended up washing dishes to help her out.
    I’m trapped between Lilly’s objections and Syr’s warm smile. Just as I’m about to crumble under the pressure—the wooden floor creaks.
    A large shadow falls over