What if they absconded with the loot?
After all,
Yesterday, Tsubaki had lectured them on quite a few stories of "scams" and "betrayals" happening in Orario.
"Exactly."
"We don't know her."
"If they take the items and run,"
"Where would we go to cry?"
Hanazake Warabi held the same opinion.
"..."
Hearing this direct suspicion,
Mio's face flushed red with embarrassment, and she quickly explained,
"No, that won't happen!"
"Although our Takemikazuchi Familia is poor..."
"We would never do that kind of petty thievery!"
"And..."
Mio bit her lip.
"The divine name of Takemikazuchi cannot be defiled!"
Seeing the two sides already showing mutual suspicion before cooperation had even begun,
Tsubaki couldn't help but sigh, reaching up to rub her temples.
"Listen to me, you guys..."
"First, there are only a few of you right now, plus two bears."
"If you plan to keep going to the lower floors, are you seriously planning to make the Fierce Person a dedicated porter for your baggage?"
"Second, I won't speak for others, but if it's the Takemikazuchi Familia, I think I can vouch for this one thing."
"Lord Takemikazuchi is famous for being obstinate."
"When it comes to reputation, he is truly much harder than those Gods who only know how to talk slick."
"And..."
"Even taking a step back..."
"Even if these little guys really grew guts and dared to have any crooked ideas,"
"Don't forget who you have above you—you still have Lord Heimdall."
"Although I haven't had much contact with Lord Heimdall,"
"But..."
"If Lord Heimdall found out someone dared to betray you guys after a deal,"
"Lord Heimdall would probably march straight to Lord Takemikazuchi with his spear the next day."
"And Lord Takemikazuchi would probably personally tie them up and bring them to Lord Heimdall to apologize."
"Also..."
Inaba Tsukiyo, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly spoke softly.
Her blind eyes slightly turned in Mio's direction.
"That sister's heartbeat..."
"Shows no sign of lying."
"It's a very honest sound."
As Inaba Tsukiyo expressed her agreement,
"Since Tsubaki Senpai and Little Tsukiyo both say so,"
"Let's settle it then."
"We do have the strength, so we might as well slay a few more monsters. Moreover, Lord Heimdall will definitely be very happy to see our ability values advance by leaps and bounds again."
"..."
At this point,
Everyone tacitly agreed.
Seeing that this troublesome group of little monsters had finally given in, Tsubaki also breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look at Mio, who was still standing in place.
"Alright, stop standing there foolishly."
"How many people came down with you this time?"
"How much can you carry?"
"Ah?"
Mio finally snapped back to attention and quickly replied,
"Captain Sakura, Chigusa, me, and Asuka..."
"A total of... six people!"
"If it's for carrying..."
"We all have dedicated backpacks!"
"Each person can carry at least over one hundred kilograms!"
"Six people, huh?"
Tsubaki stroked her chin, glancing at the pile of spoils on the ground.
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