I love time travel the most!

Unexpectedly, due to a moment of carelessness, Mud Dog (Lulu Ne) seized upon a weakness.

"I should have known better than to go to that tavern. Of course, what noble elf would go to a tavern frequented by orcs? They really gave themselves away with such a big mistake."

Lily reflected on her actions.

After reuniting with Kobayashi, she removed her disguise and reverted to her dwarf appearance. Being with powerful allied units certainly provides a sense of security.

but……

"You guys are really bold, bringing that thing back from the dungeon. Aren't you afraid of being attacked by other clans?"

"...What are you saying? I'm sorry, Lily doesn't quite understand."

"Don't play dumb! Do you really think you can fool the guild's spies?"

"Uh……"

Lily's attempt to play dumb failed; her feigned innocence froze on her face, making her look somewhat comical.

However, she also realized that the guild was maintaining an ambiguous attitude towards the matter, and that Kobayashi seemed to know information about talking monsters.

"Lord Kobayashi, could it be..."

"Ah, that's exactly what I came for. Let's go, Lily."

"Yes!"

Lily followed Kobayashi's footsteps, and they headed towards the Hestia Familia's encampment.

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"So, this is what you brought back from the dungeon?"

In the family hall.

Kobayashi sat alone on the large sofa, while Bell, Hestia, and others sat opposite him.

Of course, the most eye-catching was the monster girl they were secretly protecting behind them.

Her skin was fair with a bluish tinge, her limbs were as slender as a young girl's, and her body was completely covered by fire essence cloth, so that no curves could be seen.

If it weren't for the scales unique to monsters on her cheeks and the "Tears of Viviel" on her forehead, which represents enormous wealth and is even called the Stone of Happiness, she would look like a normal orc girl.

Bell shielded her behind him and reminded her, "Senior Kobayashi, please don't refer to her as an object; she has the name Winnie."

"Does it have a name? That's really rude of me."

Kobayashi apologized readily.

"Huh?" Bell was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion, "Does Mr. Kobayashi dislike her?"

"No, not at all."

Kobayashi shook his head, then reached out his hand to the dragon girl curled up on the sofa and said, "Let me introduce myself, my name is Kobayashi. Hello, Winnie."

"X-Xiao Lin?"

"Yes, I am Kobayashi."

"Xiao Lin! Xiao Lin! Xiao Lin!"

She shouted it several times in a row, raising her hands in cheers just like an immature child.

“Winnie, that’s my name, Winnie.”

"Hello, Winnie."

She held Kobayashi's hand carefully, as if she were afraid of hurting him.

Gentle and slow.

Even so, it still surprised Bell and his companions greatly.

"Liar, Winnie would actually get close to someone else?"

"How could this be? They're never close to me."

What kind of magic does Kobayashi possess?

Perhaps because she was too shy, Winnie was only close to Belle, who had saved her, and no one else could have close contact with her.

Kobayashi didn't do anything.

It must be the aura of the water goddess.

The goddess who can embrace all things (except demons) treats monsters the same way, which is why Winnie doesn't resist him.

“Um… Mr. Kobayashi.”

"What's wrong, fate?"

"Although saying this might hurt Winnie's feelings, are you really not against it? To be honest, I couldn't help but feel nervous when I first met Winnie."

Life's right hand grasped its left arm.

This is an instinct etched into the soul, a common sense that one understands instantly that the two sides will fight to the death after meeting, and it is impossible to change this in a short time.

It's even more unbelievable that Kobayashi accepted Winnie so quickly.

"After all, I'm influenced by a stupid goddess who believes in a certain doctrine that allows and forgives everything."

"……What did you say?"

"nothing."

Xiaolin shook his head.

Then, under their puzzled gazes, he said, "I didn't resist because Winnie is a kind being."

"But she...!"

"Are you trying to say she's a monster?"

Kobayashi interrupted Ming, and after silently nodding, she said to everyone, "Just as there are evil people among humans, there are good people among demons. I'm not dividing them by race, but by good and evil. Do you understand what I mean?"

Just like Wiz and Barnier.

While Wiz can be considered a lich transformed from a human, Barnir is a pure demon, and the Grand Duke of Hell who rules over demons. Most importantly, they are both high-ranking officers in the Demon King's army, enemies of humanity.

But Kobayashi was happy to associate with them.

After all, they haven't done anything bad, nor have they harmed any humans; in fact, sometimes we even have to ask them for help.

In that case, what is there to resist?

"........."

These words were truly thought-provoking, and the members of the Hestia Familia remained silent, though their gazes toward the innocent and naive Winnie changed slightly.

I'll update again this afternoon.

Chapter 317 The Debate Between Sweet and Savory Tofu Pudding

Xiaolin's words weren't exactly life mottos, but they did eliminate the barrier between them and Winnie, and the atmosphere eased considerably.

"Speaking of which, you guys are really audacious."

"……Eh?"

"You dare to bring monsters to the ground? You've violated the guild's rules."

Before they could relax, Kobayashi accused them of something.

Just like the giant panda in the zoo, although it is kind, gentle and cute, it would be a complete crime to secretly take it out, not to mention that it is a monster that can hurt people and is on the opposite side of humans.

Upon hearing this, Hestia and the others looked at Bell.

Although their family would share the burden if there were problems, the person who did this was Bell, and they didn't really understand why he had to do it.

"Because she was injured, being chased by adventurers, and attacked by monsters, she was trembling and crying... I wanted to help this child."

Bell stroked her head.

Winnie wore a blissful and ingratiating smile, looking like a puppy.

Like Kobayashi, Bell will lend a helping hand to anyone in need, regardless of who they are.

This is the essence of the soul.

"Wait, Kobayashi."

Zolf suddenly said, "Could it be that the guild is not opposed to this, or even agrees with it?"

Just like Lily.

He also noticed something was wrong.

You can tell from Kobayashi's reaction that the guild's attitude is clear. If they really had a problem with them, the conversation wouldn't have taken place at the Hestia Familia's headquarters; they would have been summoned to the guild long ago.

"Yes, just as you guessed, I was sent by the guild."

Under their questioning gazes, Xiaolin recounted the story of the strange woman he encountered in the dungeon and the fallen fairy he met on the 59th floor.

"That's how it is. With the help of the Loki Familia members, I successfully defeated the Fallen Fairy and conquered the 59th floor."

That being said, as far as I know, male monsters are beings that transform from humans into monster-like beings, and the Fallen Fairy Spirits are the same, so I suppose female monsters are the same.

Looking at it this way, Winnie, who transforms from a human or fairy into a monster, is different from Winnie, who is born directly from the dungeon.

and so……

"Hey, are you guys listening?"

During Kobayashi's long-winded speech, Bell and the others stared blankly as if they had heard some shocking news; their stupid expressions were truly rare.

Seeing that Kobayashi was getting a little impatient, Zolf swallowed hard.

"Sorry, I didn't quite catch what you said earlier. Kobayashi, you said you successfully cleared the 59th floor, and that was right before the War Game with the [Apollo Familia], right after you leveled up to LV3?"

"Yes, what's wrong?"

"What else...?"

He stared at the man in front of him in disbelief.

think carefully!