When we returned to the mansion, Rasa-san welcomed us.
[We’re back, Rasa.] Karina
[Karina-sama… you safely returned.] Rasa
Rasa-san gently embraced Karina.
Well, if you think about it normally, of course she’s worried. That’s because a 10-year-old girl, along with some adventurers, went to a place crawling with monsters.
Seeing her being hugged like this, it felt like an older sister was very worried about her.
[Rasa, it’s painful.] Karina
[I am very sorry. I was worried and very anxious when I heard the story from the adventurers who came back a while ago.] Rasa
The adventurers who came back?
It’s probably Uragan’s party.
[It’s okay because everyone was with me.] Karina
[But there were hundreds of worms, and there was also a big worm. I almost collapse when I heard the story.] Rasa
It’s definitely Uragan’s party.
[Yup. But it’s okay because Yuna-san defeated each and every of them.] Karina
[Yes, it was okay because I heard that the adventurers cooperated and defeated them.] Rasa
[It’s mostly thanks to Yuna-chan.] Mel
Jade-san’s party members were laughing, while listening to the conversation.
Certainly, Uragan’s party worked very hard to kill the worms that I dug. And the only one in his group that kept up with me was Uragan.
Uragan’s party was also very helpful by dismantling the countless number of worms.
[Yuna-san was really cool! She killed such a big worm all by herself.] Karina
Karina tried to express the size of the big worm by holding her hands wide open.
She also stretched her arms to imitate me, casting my magic.
Do I really look like that?
[Fufu, that’s amazing.] Rasa
[A~~, Rasa. You don’t believe me? It’s true! I’m telling you. There was such a big worm!] Karina
[Fufu, I believe you. I heard from the adventurers.] Rasa
[So why are you laughing!] Karina
I think that’s because Karina’s expression was so cute.
Karina puffs her cheeks to Rasa-san who’s smiling.
Jade-san, who was watching these two, called out apologetically.
[Karina, it’s about time we report to Balima-san right?] Jade
[I am very sorry.] Rasa
[I’m sorry, Rasa, let’s talk later.] Karina
Karina and Rasa-san both apologized, after noticing that they were talking to each other for too long.
[Yes, I’m looking forward to it.] Rasa
We were guided by Rasa-san to the room where Balima-san is.
When we entered the room, Balima-san looked at us with a surprised look.
[Karina!?] Balima
[Father, I returned.] Karina
When Karina entered the room, she was immediately approached by Balima-san.
[Karina, were you hurt anywhere?] Balima
Balima-san distorted his face in pain as he tried to hold his daughter while approaching her.
[Father!] Karina
[I’m alright. The scar just hurts a little. But more importantly, I can’t help but holding my precious daughter.] Balima
[You’re injured, so don’t overdo it. Hold me when you’re fully healed.] Karina
[Then we have to hurry it up and heal it.] Balima
Balima-san gave up on holding her and just pet Karina’s head instead. Then, he turned his attention to us.
[I received a report from the adventurers who returned. I heard that you all killed a swarm of worms and a big worm in the desert. You even defeated the monsters around the pyramid, which was not in the contract. I don’t know how to thank you. Of course, I will add it separately from your reward, so please receive it.] Balima
[Do…….] Yuna
Before I open my mouth, Jade-san obediently said, [Thank you].