I love time travel the most!

The three met on the fifth floor of the dungeon, just as the other two were also on their return journey.

As they walked towards the ground, Tiona kept complaining to Kobayashi about how tedious and painful the process of swiping her card was. Kobayashi empathized with her complaints, and the two, like close friends, loudly lamented how high the price Gubernau was asking for and how tough it was to be poor.

At this moment, Tiona invited Kobayashi to go to a tavern for drinks, trying to forget the unpleasantness of the past few days and release the pressure that had been building up.

Kobayashi waved his hand in refusal, saying he had plans for the evening at the Feast House. Upon hearing this, Tiona immediately said they were also going to the Feast House that evening, and since it was such a coincidence, they could share a table.

That's why it's so awkward!

At this moment, Kobayashi was with his lavish mistress.

As the host, he naturally sat in the main seat. The seats, counting from the right, were: Kobayashi, Ryuu, Hestia, Bell, Tiona, and Ais. Incidentally, since there were five people, Ais sat opposite Bell.

So stop looking down and being shy, Belle!

Kobayashi couldn't help but shout inwardly.

I didn't originally want to bring the two of them, but the dark-skinned Amazon insisted on coming along, so I had no choice but to agree.

When Bell arrived that evening and saw the Sword Maiden Ais, his cheeks flushed slightly, like a young girl in love, and his eyes were clearly dazed, unable to look at her.

Hestia glared angrily at Kobayashi, while Ryuu remained expressionless as if she were an outsider. Tiona burst into laughter for some reason, and Ais stared blankly at Bell, unsure of what to say.

What a magnificent scroll painting this is!

Is this the Last Supper?!

Bell's gratitude, Hestia's glare, Hill's resentment behind the counter, and the constant curious, envious, and jealous glances from all around were truly the ultimate torment!

"Cough cough."

Seeing the atmosphere becoming increasingly tense, Xiaolin quickly spoke up to revive the situation, saying, "It's my treat today, everyone can order whatever they like."

Then he shut his mouth.

Oh no! The atmosphere is too weird. If I accidentally say the wrong thing, I'm doomed!

"Great! Order whatever you want!"

Tiona cheered happily when she saw that someone was treating her.

Seeing her carefree attitude, Kobayashi sighed inwardly. This is when Tiona's importance becomes apparent; with such a lively person around, the atmosphere is unlikely to get any worse.

Well done, Tiona!

You're rewarded for keeping the atmosphere lively all night!

"Would you like to order, sir?"

Upon hearing this, Hill immediately stepped forward and handed the prepared menu to Tiona, while smiling at Kobayashi.

Nothing was said, yet it seemed like everything was said.

Kobayashi was sweating profusely, constantly gulping down water, and dared not look at Hill.

"Hill!" As a regular customer, Tiona naturally recognized Hill. After greeting her, she eagerly began ordering: "I want this, this, and this, this, and this!"

Her fingers flew across the menu, and Hill's initially displeased, fake smile slowly softened into a genuine one.

It's likely that Tiona ordered a lot of expensive dishes, allowing her to make a small profit tonight.

"I've ordered. What about you guys?"

Tiona handed out the menu.

Hestia, sulking, had no idea that her only family member would come to see Warren, otherwise she wouldn't have come at all. And judging from Bell's expression, she probably hadn't expected it either. It was probably this man—Kobayashi—who had taken it upon himself to call them, which was why she was glaring angrily at Kobayashi.

In that case.

"Well... Bell, they're being so kind, I'll just have to oblige."

After saying that, Hestia went on a crazy ordering spree, as if in revenge, and deliberately chose the most expensive items. Judging from Hill's increasingly pleased expression, the tip tonight would definitely be generous.

"My Lord God, there's no need to order such expensive things!"

Bell tried to dissuade him, but Hestia above simply wouldn't stop.

Kobayashi continued with his water-drinking tactic, but his slightly trembling hands betrayed his true thoughts.

—My hard-earned money!

Unfortunately, his silent cries went unheard.

Ais was very polite and only ordered one ordinary dish, which made her stand out from the crowd.

After a short wait.

"Please enjoy your order."

"Thank you, Hill, Anya!"

Hill and Anya kept bringing out dishes from the kitchen, covering the entire table. The abundant food was mouthwatering, and Tiona cheered before devouring it.

The others also began to eat and drink heartily.

Seeing the awkward atmosphere dissipate, Xiaolin secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

“However, it’s quite unexpected that you would take the initiative to apologize,” Hestia suddenly said as she ate heartily.

Dungeons are extremely dangerous places; anything can happen, and some people might even deliberately frame you.

At that time, adventurers would usually just accept their bad luck.

Very few people would go out of their way to apologize like Kobayashi, especially since it was an apology to her, a member of a clan who had no influence and was looked down upon by everyone.

That's why it seems strange.

Kobayashi paused for a moment, then said, "It's probably the guilt in my heart that prevents me from forgetting this. I caused this, so making amends is only right."

"...You are a good child."

Hestia's prejudice against Kobayashi disappeared, and she nodded as if she had given her approval.

"But this time it wasn't done well! How can there be outsiders present when you're apologizing to someone!"

She was blaming Kobayashi, but at the same time she was hinting at Tiona and Ais... well, mainly the latter.

However, one of them was a fool who only knew how to eat and drink, and the other was a natural airhead who didn't realize he was being disliked, which made Hestia, who had done useless work, feel depressed.

After Kobayashi apologized again, Bell readily forgave him.

Or rather, he harbored no resentment from the beginning, since he believed it was his own recklessness in running down to the lower level that led him into danger.

Compared to this matter, Bell was more concerned about something else.

"Um... Mr. Kobayashi, may I ask you a question?"

"Please, if I can answer that."

"May I ask what your relationship is with Miss Ai... Miss Ai...?"

Bell stammered as he asked, his voice filled with obvious apprehension.

Aside from the naturally naive Ais, everyone present understood what the thin boy in front of them meant by the girl's lovestruck expression.

Kobayashi really wanted to tell him: "Aspiration is the furthest distance from understanding, kid!"

"Just like you."

"what?"

"I also encountered difficulties in the dungeon back then, and it was the Loki Familia that helped me, so in a way, I'm the same as you, Bell."

“I-Is that so…”

The feeling of exclusivity vanishes when you think something is unique, only to find that others use it too.

Bell looked dejected and very frustrated.

Hestia, on the contrary, secretly gave Kobayashi a thumbs-up, indicating that he had done a good job.

Ok? ? ?

Xiaolin found it strange.

He was worried about being misunderstood, so he said that the Loki Familia saved him, but he still ended up looking disappointed and dejected.

What a cowardly rabbit!

The dinner went fairly well, and everyone left after they had eaten and drunk their fill.

But as she was leaving, Tiona seemed to remember something and said, "Oh, I forgot. Kobayashi, the old man said your weapon is finished and he wants you to go and take a look when you have time."

"it is done?"

Kobayashi was slightly taken aback.

Ten days have passed since I commissioned the forging; I think it should be completed by now.

Kobayashi was filled with anticipation for this.

Sigrún has taught at the Iceland University of the Arts as a part-time lecturer since and was Dean of the Department of Fine Art from -. In – she held a research position at Reykjavík Art Museum focusing on the role of women in Icelandic art. She studied fine art at the Icelandic College of Arts and Crafts and at Pratt Institute, New York, and holds BA and MA degrees in art history and philosophy from the University of Iceland. Sigrún lives and works in Iceland.

In Norse mythology, there is a magical rope that binds the wolf. It was the third chain forged by the gods after the failures of the Raedin Chain and the Dromai Chain.

The materials used for making it include:

The sound of a cat's footsteps

The roots of the stone

A woman's beard

The scent of fish

The bear's alertness

bird saliva

Because these materials were used up, the world lost all of these items. The chains created were thinner than thread and smoother than silk, yet possessed immense magical power; even the demon wolf Fenrir could not break free. Their name was—

Gleipnir

Corresponding to the only ore and materials brought from other worlds, Gleipnir was pre-designed as a chain that could bind the demon wolf Fenrir, making it a barely passable artifact.

Of course, the final fighting method won't be that, but something else. This attack method will also appear in the *DanMachi* volume, so please look forward to it.