Diary
 
Name: Alicia
 
I woke up in some inn’s bed. Yesterday was so chaotic I didn’t even have time to write, so now, on the morning of the third day, I’ll record what happened while it’s fresh.
 
First, I met Fei, went into the dungeon, and ran into some lunatic named Mordred. To prove myself and catch the killer, we scoured the city at night.
 
There, we encountered a complete madman—Kyle, some creepy psychopath. I was so scared I couldn’t move. I couldn’t do anything—not even think of running.
 
Fei fought in my place—no, … Read the rest

“…Huh?”
 
His blade doesn’t reach Fei’s skin. Every strike is deflected. Worse, Kyle is forced to step back, nearly eating a counterattack.
 
“Hmm? You… can you see the future? Or… do you know this? The Memory Blade?”
 
“……”
 
“Mmm, are you a peer? A junior? A senior? Or a Mystic Eye user? None of those? Whatever… you’re troublesome.”
 
In Fei’s mind, Arthur’s sword dances flash—far more beautiful and precise. Compared to that, Kyle’s sword is nothing.
 
“Annoying. You… but your physical enhancement isn’t that great. I can crush you from above. Besides, I’m better … Read the rest

 
“Oh my? Oh my, my, my? You are… dear Fei?”
 
Standing there was a beautiful woman with golden hair tied in a ponytail and crimson eyes like blood. Her figure rivaled—or even surpassed—Alicia’s.
 
Her elegant voice drew closer to Fei. She had no interest in Alicia whatsoever.
 
“…Mordred.”
 
“My, my! To think you remembered little old me—I’m touched♪ It’s been far too long, dear Fei♪”
 
Mordred, who had once clashed fiercely with Fei in the underground facility of Point Town, had reappeared before him again—fate worked in mysterious ways.
 
“Who’s this? An acquaintance?”… Read the rest

 
“It’s not like I can undo being a sinner now. I’m scum. So, since I’m headed for hell no matter what I do, I might as well enjoy myself like this. Ahh, wondering why I’m telling you all this? Call it mercy. I want my victims to know who’s killing them before the end.”
 
He giggled, rambling about things no one asked to hear, smiling to himself. Then, he placed a hand on my forehead—but I couldn’t feel it. I only knew it happened because I saw it. The only other thing I registered was the taste of … Read the rest

Chapter 3: The Sixth Sense
 

[Oi, oi! You okay!?]
 
[Little bro, hurry—use a potion!]
 
[Ah, r-right…]
 
A man with pink hair and blue eyes, along with his sister, begin treating Alicia. A gaping hole has been torn in Alicia’s abdomen, bleeding profusely.
 
The younger brother’s name is Rhine, and his features are strikingly handsome.
 
In the Free City, there exists an alliance of adventurers known as a Legion—
 
groups formed to claim hunting grounds, pool resources for business ventures, or protect one another for mutual benefit.
 
And Rhine happens to be the … Read the rest

A dungeon dive, yet nothing happens. I’m supposed to be the protagonist! What the hell’s going on?!

Then that beauty from earlier approaches me. If she’s involved, maybe she’s a major character.

And wow, she’s chatty. Potential heroine? But…… I kinda sense Maria vibes.

“I-I don’t have…… friends. It’s…… lonely, I guess……”

A loner, huh? Fine, I’ll humor her a bit. Don’t expect much—I’m the cool type.

Huh. Searching for her brother. Huh.

Then—EARTHQUAKE?!

“I-It stopped…… Lately, quakes happen so often…… R-right? Don’t you think?”

I was mid-boast when the ground shook! Poetic timing…… Rhyming’s important, y’know?

A protagonist’s moves … Read the rest

Chapter 2: The Rookie Adventurer

A damp, cave-like passage stretches ahead, occasionally opening into vast hollows. Glittering ore veins line the ceiling, casting an eerie glow.

It’s a world entirely separate from the outside—a sealed-off dimension of its own.

Fei walks cautiously, scanning his surroundings. The Free City. The world’s largest dungeon. No one knows how deep it goes. Some even say it stretches to the other side of the world.

The monsters here are nothing like those outside. When slain, they supposedly drop magic stones before vanishing.

“Nothing’s coming… What’s wrong? You’re not scared of me, are you?”

Fei … Read the rest

Fei returned late to the orphanage that night. Maria immediately noticed the faint redness on his face and the scent of alcohol clinging to him.
 
“Welcome back, Fei.”
 
“You waited up for me?”
 
“Of course. You haven’t been home in so long. I wasn’t about to miss you.”
 
“…I see. Well, perfect timing. Care for a drink…?”
 
“Huh? What kind?”
 
“This.”
 
“Wine…?”
 
“Yeah. Someone gave it to me.”
 
“Oh… I see. Well then, sure. Just give me a moment.”
 
Maria didn’t show it, but she was thrilled. She’d been waiting … Read the rest

Book 4: Rookie Adventurer Arc
 

 
Chapter 1: Arrival at the Free City




Yururu let out a sigh. She was sitting at a table in a dining establishment in the royal capital. Across from her sat her friend and maid, Mei.
 
“Is something the matter, my lady?”
 
“Ugh… I feel heavy…”
 
“Indeed, there do seem to be slight signs of swelling in your physique…”
 
“There aren’t! Stop saying things like that, Mei!”
 
“My apologies, my lady. As a klutz maid, I couldn’t help myself.”
 
“Klutz… maid?”
 
“Ah, never mind. Please forget I … Read the rest

Afterword
 

 
Hello, this is YuYu Shita! I’ve recently graduated from university, but I still don’t want to work. I really admire people who are part of the working world. Well, I’ll be joining the workforce soon enough, so I’ll do my best!
 
Now, changing the subject, how did you enjoy the third volume? As always, Mr. tamagono kimi’s illustrations are amazing. They surprise me every time. This time, especially with Mordred on the cover, I was really astonished. The illustration is so beautiful and seductive, I felt like it might start moving any moment. I’m truly grateful.… Read the rest