I love time travel the most!

"……Eh?"

"That's what Miss Tiona just said."

"Yes, yes."

Lefia smiled shyly.

Although her fellow elf companions always praised her, this was the first time she had been praised by an outsider, and the shy elf girl was a little embarrassed.

Seeing that the atmosphere was just right, Tiona couldn't help but ask, "Young man, you wouldn't be targeting my Lefia again, would you?"

"...Why did we come to this conclusion?"

"Because, look at Lefia, she's been holed up in her room ever since she came back from the expedition, and it took Ais a long time to persuade her to come out. But the moment she sees you, she smiles and stuff... Little brother, do you have some kind of magic that makes people happy?"

"There's no such strange magic!"

Xiaolin couldn't help but complain.

forgotten.

Lefia is Ais's little tagalong.

I was wondering why I hadn't seen the other person before. Turns out they got hit on the 50th floor and became withdrawn for a while.

"But I must say we're kindred spirits, we've run into each other several times on these floors."

"That's right, it's because we're all in huge debts."

It's all tears when I try to talk about it.

Kobayashi and Tiona hugged each other and cried bitterly. Kobayashi, in particular, was the one with the most debts among the three. Who could understand the bitterness and pain in his heart?

Just then, a group of people walked past in the passageway not far away.

They were all fully armed and pushing a huge iron cage cart made of steel. Inside the cage were three different kinds of giant magical beasts, but their hands and feet were shackled and they could not move.

"this is……"

"They're probably preparing for the Monster Festival."

"Monster Festival?"

Kobayashi raised an eyebrow.

Tiona, remembering that he was a novice adventurer, explained, "The Monster Festival is a festival held by the Ganesha Familia, during which the Ganesha Familia performs with monsters."

Kobayashi does know that.

The Monster Festival was also the beginning of Bell's trial with the goddess of beauty.

Only after receiving the magical artifact and earning people's praise for the first time did the cowardly rabbit become a little stronger.

Seeing them, Tiona suddenly realized, "Oh, it's tomorrow. I've been spending all this time grinding monsters in the dungeon and completely lost track of time. And speaking of which, so this is how you bring the monsters you catch to the surface? I never would have guessed."

The swordswoman Ais, also staring blankly at the monsters being transported to the ground, seemed lost in thought.

Seeing this, Lefia, standing beside her, intertwined her index fingers together. The shy elf girl's lips parted slightly, and she whispered an invitation, "Um, Miss Ais... if you don't mind, would you like to... join me..."

"Want to come along? It's the Monster Festival!"

Tiona spoke up first.

The elven girl, whose words had been interrupted, immediately looked sad. It was obvious that Lefia had wanted to invite her alone. Seeing this, Kobayashi couldn't help but want to scold Tiona for not knowing how to read the room.

Ais eventually agreed to go to the Monster Festival, but the three of them went together.

The women from the same clan did not invite Kobayashi, and Kobayashi, who was from another clan, did not intend to join them.

But a monster festival...

Hmm, going to relax wouldn't be bad?

Chapter 227 A wonderful misunderstanding

"Well, that's it."

That day, Kobayashi didn't go into the underground city early as usual, but instead got up slowly with Ryuji's help.

Today is the Monster Festival, so we are taking a day off.

"Enjoy your date when no one will bother you, Ruyu."

Kobayashi spoke happily to the pretty maid who was straightening his collar, while his hands couldn't help but wrap around her slender waist, pulling her petite body into his arms as if he wanted to cherish her.

Kobayashi felt guilty for not having time to spend with Ryuuji because he had been grinding in the dungeon. He wanted to take this opportunity to make it up to her.

The waiter, who was being harassed, did not break free from the master's embrace, or rather, did not resist the master's indulgence.

The doll girl, whose programming prevents her from expressing many emotions, actually enjoys being cared for by the master she serves. However, based on past experiences, she always finds herself caught up in unexpected events during these activities, so she has given up hope.

"Lord Kobayashi, I must remind you that with your peculiar constitution that always gets you into trouble and forced into situations, there's no hope for a pleasant date. And frankly, I don't have high expectations either."

"That's too much! Is Ryuuzi saying I'm a walking troublemaker?"

Kobayashi also deeply understands this point.

However, there are ways to avoid it.

He gave a thumbs-up, laughed heartily, and said, "No problem! As long as I dodge quickly and don't actively seek out trouble, it definitely won't catch me!"

"But can Lord Kobayashi do it?"

Liu Zi expressed her doubts.

"I definitely can! Otherwise, I'll bark like a dog in public!"

In order to make his words convincing, Kobayashi gritted his teeth and made a solemn vow.

Liu Zi sighed slightly and said, "Alright, since Lord Kobayashi is so convinced... even though I can already foresee Lord Kobayashi barking like a dog, I will still reluctantly believe you this once."

"I hope Miss Ryuu will place more trust in this matter," Kobayashi couldn't help but complain.

They finished tidying up quickly.

They went out happily.

Because today is a large-scale festival, the streets are bustling with activity. Shops and streetlights are decorated with a lot of colorful streamers, making the whole of Orario festive.

The Ganesha Familia is, after all, a famous and powerful family in the Labyrinth City, and as a way to demonstrate their strength, their festivals are naturally of a high standard.

"Ah! Wait—, big brother, meow!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice called out to Kobayashi.

Because of the remoteness of their residence, if they wanted to go to the Ganesha clan to hold a festival, they had to go towards the center, so naturally they would have to pass through the South Street where the bountiful mistress lived.

Upon seeing the catgirl with cat ears and a thin tail in front of the tavern, Kobayashi went to greet her.

"Good morning, meow, big brother. Sorry for suddenly calling you, meow."

"What's wrong, Anya?"

"Actually, there's something I wanted to ask you, meow! Here, take this, meow. Hill is such a scatterbrain; she forgot her wallet when she left, so I wanted to ask you to give it to her, meow!"

Without saying a word, Anya, who had been meowing, stuffed a small and cute purple pouch into Kobayashi's hand.

Hey, don't force people to do things they don't want to do!

Xiaolin's expression showed slight resistance.

I just said I wouldn't get involved in any trouble, and now I'm being forced to accept a task. That's a real slap in the face.

"Anya, your explanation is not sufficient. Mr. Kobayashi will be very troubled."

Just then, an elven shop assistant appeared, walking over from the outdoor café that was preparing to open.

Kobayashi, a fellow employee of the wealthy female owner, had never spoken to her, but to her surprise, the woman remembered her name.

I'm slightly concerned.

"Ryujin, you silly meow! Hill skipped watching the shop and went to the festival instead, but forgot her wallet, so she wants you to take it to her. I know that without you saying it, right, meow, big brother?"

"That's how it is. I'm so sorry I didn't explain it clearly to you."

With Ryu's help, Anya explained what she had been asked of her. The elven shopkeeper, called Ryu, ignored the cat-eared girl who was pretending to have a headache and apologized to Kobayashi.

No, no, no, even if I didn't say it, he would already know. But didn't you see how obviously I rejected him?

Xiaolin's hesitation caught Anya off guard. Her tail, which had been wagging proudly, drooped limply, and her whole face turned red as she lowered her head and began to tremble.

If it's awkward, don't ask me for help!

See, they got their comeuppance.

Ryuya asked, "Can I ask you for a favor?"

"Um……"

“Ania, the other employees, and I all need to prepare for the opening of the store, so we can’t be in two places at once, therefore…”

"I understand. I'll help."

He was, after all, his sworn brother; if he refused even this small favor, it would seem too heartless.

"Thank you, Mr. Kobayashi."

"Thank you, big brother, meow!"

With two pretty shop assistants waving goodbye, Kobayashi and Ryuko once again embarked on their journey to the Monster Festival.

After the two had walked a distance,

Liu Zi, who was standing beside him, said with a sharp tongue, "Lord Kobayashi, I must say your memory is just as good as a fish's. Have you forgotten what you said when you left, or is your purpose to bark like a dog?"

"That's so mean, Miss Ryuu."

It seems that Kobayashi's agreement has made his waiter a little... no, quite unhappy.

"no problem."

"Ok?"

"Who said you have to do a mission just because you accept it?"

Xiao Lin grinned, looking rather like a scoundrel.