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Chapter 143 - Let's Go Home

I put the unique skill user who tried to probe Eleanor-san in her place.

"…………That was scary."

Nanapon looked up at me with dissatisfaction.

"It was p, u, n, i, s, h, m, e, n, t… or rather, she was the one in the wrong."

"I don’t really mind, but don’t blame me if your Provocation skill levels up, okay?"

Ah, crap.

"Ahem! I am returning to map creation."

"Yes, yes."

After that, we continued walking through the mine to create our map. Hide Skeletons appeared many times along the way, but the two SDF members defeated them all. Not only Yanagi-san, but Maede-san also possessed considerable sword skills. At this rate, they could probably defeat the infernal knight in the underground ruins.

When we had walked down one tunnel to a dead end, Nanapon made an okay sign with her hand, hidden from the others behind her. Seeing that, I thought we might be done, so I took out the notebook from my bag, opened it, and took a look.

Whoa! The map looks like an ant nest. This item is pretty fun.

"The map’s complete, let’s head back."

After checking the map, I called out to the two SDF members.

"It’s already done!? That was fast!"

Yanagi-san was surprised.

"It is the magic of a great witch."

"Hmm… W, well, anyway, understood. I want to check the map, so let’s return to the cabin."

Having finished creating the map, we decided to leave the mine and retrace our steps. No Hide Skeletons appeared on the way back, so we were able to exit the mine without any problems.

After leaving the mine and returning to the table in front of the cabin, everyone took a breath. Nanapon, I noticed, had put her sunglasses back on at some point.

I took out the notebook, tore out the page with the map, and placed it on the table.

"Here it is."

As I said that, Yanagi-san took out his map and began comparing it with the one I made, alongside Maede-san.

"Amazing… it’s exactly the same."

Maede-san said, impressed and surprised.

"Yeah… the accuracy is better than I expected."

Yanagi-san also nodded in admiration.

"Will this do?"

"Yes. It’s more than enough. By the way, can the paper be changed? If possible, I’d prefer if you used the graph paper we provide…"

I guess I can just make it on the spot…

"Fine. Have it ready."

"Got it. May I have this?"

Yanagi-san asked, picking up the map I had made.

"Go ahead. I was just going to throw it away anyway."

I hardly ever come to the Diana Mine, and I already have a map.

"Thank you."

Yanagi-san said, folding the map and putting it in his pocket.

"Is this kind of thing okay?"

Yoshino-san confirmed with Yanagi-san. I don’t care, but this person hasn’t done a single thing…

"Yes. I’ll ask you to do the same for the underground ruins of Kunaar. On that note, I’d like to set a date for going to the ruins. For us, the sooner the better."

"I’m free anytime. What about you, Eleanor?"

Yoshino-san asked me.

"I have no problem either. Nanaka-san, you decide. You’re the one with a schedule."

By schedule, I mean university. She has to manage her attendance.

"Tomorrow afternoon would be fine. The day after tomorrow is completely booked. The weekend after that, I don’t have classes, so I’m free all day."

"You heard her."

After hearing Nanapon’s schedule, I looked at Yanagi-san.

"Then let’s do it tomorrow afternoon. It’s the first day, so I’d like to see how things go with a half day."

Well, that might be for the best.

"Understood. Where should we meet?"

"Let’s meet at the building with the entrance to the underground ruins………… here."

Yanagi-san took out a piece of paper and handed it to me. It was a map of the Kunaar Ruins, with a certain location marked with a red circle.

"Got it. Is early afternoon here good?"

"Yes. Please."

"And just so you know, I don’t work past five."

I have to spend my evenings with Kaede-chan.

"That’s fine. We also want to avoid being out at night, so let’s plan for an early return."

"Very well. Then, are we done for today?"

"I suppose so. We have guard duty here after this, so you can head back first."

Still working… That’s rough.

"I see… Well then, good work."

"Mm. Good work to you too. Thanks for today. We’ll see you tomorrow."

"Right, right. See you tomorrow too."

I said my goodbyes to Maede-san as well.

"Hah! Good work today, ma’am!"

Maede-san replied with a salute. Her eyes still held a lingering fear.

"Hehe… Let’s go home."

I turned on my heel and said to Nanapon and Yoshino-san.

"Okay. Good work, everyone."

"See you tomorrow."

After Nanapon and Yoshino-san also said their goodbyes to the two SDF members, we started walking towards the Gate.

"Eleanor, I’m going to Satsuki-nee-san’s place later, so wait for me."

Yoshino-san called out to me on the way to the Gate.

"Right. We have to discuss tomorrow, and there’s the matter of Maede-san, after all."

As I said that, I turned and looked at Maede-san. She was still watching me, her expression unchanged.

"…………Should we have her removed?"

Yoshino-san suggested.

"No, she’s skilled, and they can’t just replace her on short notice. She’ll do. Besides, it would be bad to say no after we specifically requested her, right?"

Maede-san is likely the female operative younger than me that Kaede-chan designated. It’s hard to ask for a replacement now.

"Well, maybe so…"

"It shouldn’t be a problem."

As we talked, we arrived at the Gate.

"Alright, see you later."

Yoshino-san said before passing through the Gate.

"Shall we head back too?"

"Let’s."

Nanapon and I also went through the Gate, returning to the guild.