Monster village, Ryouta .

Outside of it is Phosphorus dungeon .

A bonus dungeon floating in the middle of the falling cherry blossoms .

There, 2 unique monsters who are resident of the village are standing post at the entrance .

And there standing in line was Cell, clayman and me .

[With that, I’ll leave it to everyone here . ] (Ryouta)

[Please leave it to us . For Ryoutsama, everyone in the village will do our best . ] (Clayman)

[You don’t have to go that far… . . Is that alright?] (Ryouta)

While bitterly smiling at Clayman’s words, I listened to what Cell has to say .

[I can’t complain . Since the owner is gone, and there’s no more drop as well . And the dungeon is managed by this village where n.o.body can enter as well . A perfect solution] (Cell)

[It’s alright if we left it at Shikuro, but adventurers would just go in to test it out again . ] (Ryouta)

[Yes, having to put it here is for the best . ] (Cell)

Cell said, and he turned to Clayman .

[You are not to let anyone other than Satou-sama to enter . ] (Cell)

[Leave that to me . ] (Clayman)

[I shall pay your expenses every month . ] (Cell)

[Eh? No that’s not… . ] (Clayman)

I quickly answered to the confused clayman .

[Just take it, think of it as a job . And it’s from Cell as well, so you’ll have to do your best to manage Phosphorus . ] (Ryouta)

[Hah… . . ] (Clayman)

Clayman looked at Cell with a puzzled face .

Cell then quietly nodded .

[… . I understand, I shall accept it . Then I shall hand it to Ryoutsama later . ] (Cell)

I silently nodded, but I had a bitter laugh .

If that’s all I need to worry about, then it’s alright because I know Clayman will not hear what I say .

Since everyone became a unique monster because of Bodley Royuta, the monsters began to respect me even more .

Instead of respecting me, it’s more of the level of [worshipping] .

[By the way Cell-san, there’s something I would like to consult with you…please come over here . ] (Clayman)

[Hmmm? What seems to be the matter?] (Cell)

Clayman took Cell slightly away from me .

[… . . So hence why… . to… . . do with everyone . ] (Clayman)

[I see… . then… . I’ll be glad… . ] (Cell)

Although the distance was slightly far, I could hear bits and pieces, and Cell was interested in clayman’s proposal .

I don’t know what the story is but the village shall be save with Cell backing it up .

Whatever story they’re saying would be welcomed—-

Goton!

A miniature statue fell out from Cell’s pocket .

… . Wait .

What did you guys… . . just talk about .

I went back to Shikuro .

I was strolling around the city for a change of pace .

Even in Shikuro, I could see the appearance of adventurers slowly returning after the disappearance of the bonus stage .

[Aah, it’s Ryouta . ]

[Really?]

[You’re right . ]

My name was suddenly called out by children who was in the group .

All of them were boys at the age of primary students, and they were all pretty energetic .

Half of them were saying [it’s the real deal], and the other was [how can he be so strong] .

I was surrounded by boys who were enthusiastically praising me .

Though I was slightly troubled, I still went towards their direction .

They asked for my signature, and I signed for them .

[What are you doing Ryouta?]

[Who is it this time—-Ah Alice?] (Ryouta)

Alice who looked at what I was doing and had a strange look on her face .

[This is—-] (Alice)

[Amazing! It’s Alice!]

[Alice, you mean that new spirit holder?]

[Are you for real!? Which spirit was it?]

The boys all went to Alice at once .

[Ooh, Alice is a celebrity now . ] (Ryouta)

After that crisis, I looked at Alice and the boys with cool eyes .

Alice was also attack with questions, and even wanted handshakes and signature .

After doing that, the boys left in a state of satisfaction .

[Fuh… . ] (Alice)

[Good work, you alright?] (Ryouta)

[Aah, Ryouta, I’m fine . But I was surprised, were you bombarded like that as well?] (Alice)

[Wlel yeah . ] (Ryouta)

While making a bitter smile, I shrug my shoulder .

[I see… . Ufufu . ] (Alice)

[What’s wrong, why do you seem happy?] (Ryouta)

[Well, because . ] (Alice)

[No no no, I don’t understand what you’re trying to say . ] (Ryouta)

Though I don’t understand, Alice looked happy .

I guess it’s fine .

Then the wind blow .

A warm like wind which reminded me of spring . The end of the season is approaching with the sakura flower blowing around .

[Such beautiful sakuras . ] (Alice)

[Yeah, it’s almost over… . Now it may be the most beautiful . ] (Ryouta)

[… . Hey Ryouta,  I want to see the flowers once more . ] (Alice)

[Eh? But haven’t we done that———] (Ryouta)

[Let’s do it, I’ll take a spot . This time I can properly take a spot . ] (Alice)

[I remember you doing it last time but—-] (Ryouta)

[Please!] (Alice)

Alice stared at me with sparkling eyes .

Suddenly my eyes were caught by Mermera who was on her shoulder .

[I guess we can do it again as another welcome party for Mermera!] (Ryouta)

[Yay! Then I shall take a spot then!] (Alice)

Alice who was upbeat rushed out like a wind .

[Alright, let’s do our best Mermera!] (Alice)

On the sakura flowers blowing around, Alice was joyful as she moved away .

I don’t know what is there to do her best, but looking at them, I somehow thought that it was alright .