Reborn After A Death March

Chapter 61

"Those soldiers back there seemed tense,"

"Maybe some big shot went missing or something?"

Arisa and Satou were talking about a group of soldiers resembling a mountain climbing team gathered in the area close to the labyrinth's entrance when we passed through. According to Satou, some important-looking figures are inside the labyrinth, like royalty from a neighbouring nation and a young count.

"Huh. That's too bad,"

"Hmm. Maybe next time, we should put in for twice as much time in the labyrinth as before,"

We returned as planned this time, although something unexpected might have made us late. On another note, I was surprised Arisa could converse with Satou as we went up the stairs, bearing in mind she had become breathless on her way in. It seemed she had really benefited from upping her levels.

"We're here?"

"The scary door face is smiling, sir,"

Tama and Pochi opened the door out of the labyrinth, engraved with a slightly creepy smiling sun. But before we stepped through, I had to double-check one thing.

"You left them all behind, right, Nana?"

"Yes, Hero Kura," Nana blankly nods, but I know she is depressed about it. "I left them all in their home in the labyrinth base, I confirm."

We encountered a group of tiny plant monsters that looked similar to fairy's during our time in the labyrinth. Nana instantly insisted we keep them as pets. I didn't mind as long as they stayed in the labyrinth, but this morning, I caught Nana trying to hide one in her chest to take it back with us. Those plant fairies may be weak, but they are still monsters, and one with the power to poison people, so they had to stay behind.

I don't think Nana was lying to me, but I quickly looked her over to ensure nothing was wiggling around inside her clothing. It is a crime to bring those kinds of creatures out of the labyrinth, and I don't want to give that acting viceroy anything to use against me.

"We're counting on you, Captain Zeorun,"

"Yes, sir. I promise to rescue your friend at any cost,"

As we stepped out of the maze and into the bright light coming from the windows, I heard a strikingly familiar, teacher-like voice. Upon entering the room, I noticed a familiar face.

"Pe...?!"

His eyes widened when he saw Satou. He started to say Satou's name but stopped himself short.

"It's good to see you again, Viscount Siemmen," He was an esteemed nobleman who owned and managed a scroll production workshop in the old capital city, and he was the older brother of Tolma. In contrast to the somewhat bumbling Tolma, this man conducted himself with the demeanour of a particularly stern professor. "Forgive me, but I couldn't help but overhear. If a friend of yours is missing, please allow me to assist you as well."

"No, erm... That won't be necessary," Viscount Siemmen sighed and shook his head. "We've already found him."

Surprised by the ordinarily calm Viscount, Siemmen suddenly hugged Satou. I could hear Arisa muttering about the possibility of 'Boy Love' between them beside me as the embrace continued. But Satou finally realises what is happening.

"...Then this must be Sir Pendragon?"

Startled, Officer Zeorun looked at me appraisingly. My "Keen Hearing" skill picked up on a quiet mur- mur of "looking good." He probably meant Satou looked awfully clean and healthy for someone wandering in the labyrinth for days.