Is it wrong to make bonds in a dungeon?

I was unsurprised by her suggestion, since she must want to figure out how to get stronger by watching me. Moreover, it would also be good for me since I can get stronger if I train with her. 

"Sure, rather I was about to ask you the same thing."

"Really!" She asked in a slightly excited voice, a small smile appearing on her face, her face brightening upon my response, Man, she is adorable like a puppy. I could practically see the chibi Ais with her eyes shining. 

"Um… what are you doing?" looks like before I noticed it, I was starting to pat her head.

"Ah, sorry, I did it without thinking." She merely nodded but did not push my hand away; her hair felt so soft to touch that I kept doing it for a while more.

"Umm… sorry to interrupt guys, but we should be getting back now." Raul's words jolted me back to reality. And regrettably, I have to leave Ais' soft, fluffy hair alone.

"Yeah, we should get going. Now I have some money that I can use to get some new clothes," we started talking as we started walking back.

"Oh, right, you came here with nothing but the clothes that you were wearing. If you want, I can guide you to a good clothes shop later, Arin." 

"Really? Thanks, Raul. Also, Ais, Anakitty, let me give you guys a treat as well for guiding me in the dungeon."

"You don't need to do that. But thanks. I wanted to try a cafe shop that opened recently anyway." With the way she said it, Anakitty must like exploring different food shops, or shops in general. I must remember to ask her for some good spots for dates.

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"Filvis, your new magic seems useful. let's test its limits today." We heard someone talking from above as we were climbing the stairs to the first floor. The name sounded very familiar alongside the voice that spoke.

I look up to see two girls, one was a redhead, her hair put in a ponytail that bounced with her every step. The other was an elf with black hair. I recognized both of them, but that's exactly why it left me in confusion. Before long, they noticed us as well. Did Filvis join the Asteria familia in this world?

"Hm. Ais? Raul and Anakitty as well. What a rare combination." the redhead spoke.

"Alise, Filvis hello." Ais greeted them. Yeah, it's the Captain of Asterea familia, Ryuu's best friend, and the one and only narcissist, Alise Lowell. She then looked at me. 

"Wait, let me guess you are here to train the newbie, am I right?" 

"Yes, he is Arin Kael. Our newest member." 

As the talk was going on, I was looking behind them in the hope that I might be able to see Ryuu.

But she was nowhere to be seen. I guess it's just these two here.

"So he is the rumoured High human that became the talk of the city." I was not surprised that there are already rumours about me in the city, not after the incident in the guild. Alise looked me up and down. "He doesn't look that much different from us, though? Other than the fact that he looked more handsome than an average Joe." 

" Well, High Humans are just evolved species of Humans, so we are not that different from each other," I explained from the knowledge I had.

"I see, anyway, it's nice to meet you. This is Filvis Challia, and I am Alise Lowell, Captain of the Asterea familia as well as level 5 Adventure. amazing, right?"

"Captain, the others told you not to boast about yourself too much," Filvis told Alise.

"Ehh… But I am just telling the truth, though." Alise said with a pout.

"Anywa,y Captian we should get going." Filvis practically dragged her after giving us a slight bow. I don't know why Filvis is in the Asterea familia now, but I think it's for the better.

"She was… an interesting person," I mentioned my impression of Alise, even though she is a narcissistic person, but she also seems different from the narcissistic people I have met until now. Maybe because I know that she is someone who cares deeply about her familia.

"She is a little eccentric, but she is not a bad person," Anakitty spoke, looking at their retreating figure. 

"She is a trusted friend," Ais added.

"Both the Loki familia and Asterea familia have been working together for some time now in pursuit of the evilius members," Raul explained our familia ties. As we continued our way up. 

"I see, Evilius huh?"

"Yeah, they are like a bunch of terrorists spreading chaos everywhere, Blackmail, S*cide bombing, taking civilians as hostages. No means is too low for them as long as their goal is completed." Raul's explanation did not just make a scowl appear on my face, but on Anakitty's and even on Ais's face as well. I can understand it, though, terrorists are the worst type of enemy because they never fight head-on until it is necessary for their goals.

Evilius huh. They really seem like cockroaches that I have to get rid of to get the happy ending. 

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–Hey, isn't that the sword princess with the Loki familia members–

–Does that mean that guy is the High Human–

–he really does not look that different then us–

–Isn't their race already gone extinct a long time ago–

–Stupid, there is no way that the case, they must be living in isolation–

–I heard that he came from a different world–

As we walked through the town, I was able to feel the gazes of several people on me as well as hear their conversation that they were having.

We passed by several stalls and shops, making our way straight to the guild, ignoring the commotion. Finally reaching the guild building and entering it. 

Eina seemed to be working on her desk, but otherwise she was not attending to anyone as there were few adventurers in the guild in the middle of the day.

We approached her desk, and she also noticed our approach, and she spoke up before we could say our greeting.

" I am extremely sorry, Arin-san, because of my negligence, your identity was revealed." 

" Don't worry about it, Eina. I was not planning on hiding my Race anyway, so I really don't mind."

"Besides, the one who should apologise should not be you but the one who was not able to keep her mouth shut," Anakitty added, looking at Misha, who was trying really hard to appear very small.

"Ugh… I am sorry," she said in a small, tired voice. I guess she was lectured hard for her mistake.

"Like I said, it's fine. More importantly, Eina, can you exchange these magic stones?" I said, and Raul put a big bag on the table. 

"So many… did you defeat all of them on your own? Arin-san."

"Yeah."

"I-I see. Please wait a moment, i will process them."

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"Here is the total that comes to be around 669,125 valis." 

Wow, that's a lot. 

"Thanks, Eina."

"By the way, Arin-san, do you need an advisor?" Eina asked me after I collected the money.

"Advisor?" Even though I know what it was, I still asked.

"Advisors are guild employees who provide their assigned adventurer the information about the dungeon."

"I think it's a good idea at least until you start going to the deeper floors," Ais said.

"Yeah, after all, when we go on a long expedition, there won't be anyone available who is qualified enough to guide you. Having an Advisor will be a good option in that case." Anakitty continued."Eina, why don't you become his advisor?"

"Eh, Me? But I never worked as an advisor before," she said, and looked at me. Maybe to seek confirmation?

"Yeah, I would like for you to be my advisor as well, Eina."

"O-ok then. I look forward to working with you, Arin-san."

"Likewise. Eina."

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"Now let's go and eat something."