Reincarnated as a Farmer Gamer: Rising to the Top with the Evolution of the Weakest Job that Only I Know About!? - 34.1

Ten days had passed since I started using Durandeis.

Summer had fully arrived, bringing warmth that made even walking cause sweat.

“Oh… so that’s the new armor, huh?”

“Yes. How do you like it? Looks cool, right?”

“Mmm… I’m not entirely convinced… but yes! It must be the quality of the material!”

“It’s because my materials are top-notch.”

A cushion flew in.

“Anyway, Pochi isn’t here today. Please remember to take care of yourself.”

“I know… I’ll make sure to always be with the maid.”

“Good.”

“Sigh… Lately, you seem more like a butler than a knight to me.”

“Isn’t that a trivial matter to worry about~?”

“I’m used to it now. Anyway, Beryl…”

“Yes?”

“…Come back safely. This is an order.”

“Of course. I have no intention of dying in vain either. Well, once this is over, I should have some leeway.”

“Alright. Don’t get too cocky and let your guard down.”

“I’m not a lady, you know.”

“…I’ll be waiting.”

“Yes.”

I gently patted the crestfallen young lady’s head. It seemed to calm her down when I did this occasionally, though I think it’s childish. If it reassures her, it’s a small price to pay.

“Then, I’m off.”

“Take care.”

Leaving the young lady in her room, I headed straight from the mansion to the dungeon.

“Hello~”

“H-hello…”

As soon as I entered the second layer, Rin ambushed me.

I’ve been running into her frequently lately, exchanging greetings and having small talk.

Apparently, she’s good at hiding, defeating a Minotaur, then hiding again for a break. Her skills don’t consume MP like in other games; instead, there’s only a recast time. According to her, mental fatigue slows her down, so she can only defeat a few per day.

Having met a few times, she watches my battles from afar, sometimes applauding or getting excited by herself.

Well… she seems suspicious no matter how you look at it, so I’d rather not get involved with her. But being stalked like this leaves me no choice.

If only I had a clear reason to reject her… but I don’t.

“Hey hey! Can I follow you today too? I won’t get in the way, I’ll just watch the fights from afar! And I’ll protect myself!”

“I’m not forming a party.”

“Of course. I’ve already given up on that~”

“…Isn’t this just wasting time?”

“It’s fine~ I just want to be with you a little longer.”

This is so sketchy! Well, outright rejecting her and wasting time leaving here isn’t ideal either. I don’t really want to drive her away with sarcasm.

She must have some goal she’s pursuing, so…

“Well, as long as you don’t get in the way.”