My first time seeing Roxy in a while, and she hasn't changed very much.
Whether it be her age or her atmosphere, they were the same as always.
Just, it's probably because the labyrinth trapped her for a month, I'm sure.
The labyrinth considerably weakened her.
The labyrinth wore down her cheeks, made bags under her eyes, loosened her braided hair, and dirtied her entirety, appearing almost like a vagrant child.
Even then, Roxy’s “Roxyness” hadn't been lost or damaged at all.
However, Gisu immediately gave out the judgement to return.
I'm sure it's the correct decision.
Talhand was carrying Roxy on his back as we returned above ground.
Although I declared that I would like to carry Roxy, but after removing me from the combat potential, we wouldn't be able to escape the second floor.
Therefore, it can't be helped.
Letting this kind of man, who gives off a shaggy-haired impression, carry Roxy is just fine.
I did have such feelings, but no one objected, including Roxy.
"Excuse me, Talhand-san. I've troubled you."
"It's fine. It's no good if I don't help you occasionally as well, Roxy."
"Do I smell? Since it was enough for Rudi to vomit, I think it should be considerable, though."
"Hahha, if I were to think this much stinks, then there's no way I could get by as an adventurer."
Along the way, I heard such a conversation from nearby me.
I had heard that Roxy and Talhand had traveled together for a long time.
It was a conversation where I could feel that relationship of trust.
It makes me a bit jealous.
"Sensei. I didn't particularly vomit because sensei smells, you know?"
Succumbing to my jealously, I called out behind me with my voice.
Roxy took a glance in my direction, and then quickly turned her face away.
"The... Then why did you vomit?"
"Since the happiness of meeting with Roxy and the sadness of being forgotten were mixed together, my stomach ended up tightening up."
"…It's not like I forgot about you. Just, I couldn't connect together the old cute Rudi and the current Rudi."
Roxy grumbled that out and then, just like that, remained silent.
Well, I've grown as well; I guess it can't be helped.
".."
It was a short conversation, but hearing Roxy's voice for the first time in a while gives me a pleasant feeling in my ears, as I might just rise up to heaven like that.