第２６２掘：前略ではなく、全略。 全カット (Part1)
**Dungeon 262: Not "Previous Omitted," but "Entirely Omitted." Total Cut.**
There is no lie in the title.
It is a fact.
Not "Previous Omitted," but "Entirely Omitted." Total Cut.
**Side: Yuki**
For the time being, what am I supposed to say?
No, wait. Calm down.
Let’s think about the events that occurred in order.
As promised to Seraria and my other wives, I confessed—or rather, proposed—to Samantha.
The details of that proposal have been erased from my memory, so they effectively do not exist.
And the result was...
"Now, Yuki-sama!! Wives!! I shall guide you all to my home, Roday!!"
Wait, why are we suddenly talking about going to Roday?
I don’t understand this at all.
I haven't even heard the answer to my proposal, have I?
We’re skipping steps, aren't we?
"U-um... Samantha-san?"
"Please, do not use such distant formalities! Just call me Samantha!"
"Ah, right. By the way, Samantha, I did propose to you, didn't I?"
I decided to confirm the facts with the person herself.
There was a possibility that my brain had decided the confession was something I didn't want to do, and thus, it had already been "finished" and filed away.
"Yes!! Those words filled with love—I shall never forget them for as long as I live!!"
"...Right. I understand. I know I confessed. So, I haven't received an answer yet, have I?"
Exactly. Why am I suddenly being dragged to Roday?
The procedure is completely out of order.
"Young Lady, I understand you are happy, but as Yuki-sama says, you haven't given him an answer yet. Heading to Roday is far too hasty."
With the attendant’s interjection, it was proven that I wasn't the one who was mistaken.
Phew, okay. I’m still sane.
"Ah, my apologies. I was simply overcome with joy."
"...Er, if you don't mind, could I hear your answer?"
"Yes! I would be delighted to accept!! Now, I must inform my father of this event immediately!!"
"...I see."
Yeah. Everything is proceeding according to plan, so why does my heart feel so heavy?
Or rather, why was it accepted so easily?
Why does Samantha have such strong feelings for me?
I’m not exactly the protagonist of some story...
As I pondered the mysteries of the female heart, the voices of Samantha and Eris drifted into my ears.
"Eris-sama, I look forward to working with you."
"Yes, I look forward to it as well. Now, we are heading to Roday, but are your preparations in order?"
"Yes. I sent a letter via carrier pigeon to my father yesterday, and I informed him that we would be arriving by wyvern, so there shouldn't be any confusion."
"It sounds like Roday will be fine. However, Samantha, if a battle breaks out, please evacuate to the center. Even if the opponent is of a lower rank, it would be too much for you to handle."
"Yes, I understand. I am ashamed of my own immaturity."
"Don't worry about it. Samantha will surely become stronger through training. Right now, your safety and the safety of Roday are what matter."
"...I will. I will definitely acquire the strength befitting a guard for Yuki-sama."
"Don't push yourself too hard."
I heard such heartwarming conversation.
Well, it’s a good thing my wives get along so well.
However, are Eris and the others planning to put Samantha on guard duty just like Cleena...?
Since she’s a rear-support magic type, it balances things out, so I’m happy about it personally.
Hm? Wait a second. Was something about that conversation just now strange?
Why is it already decided that Samantha is my guard?
She should only know about the marriage proposal...
"Mm, Samantha. Let's do our best together. I'm still in the middle of training, too."
"Yes, I look forward to it. But I will be the one to stand by Yuki-sama's side first."
"I accept the challenge. I won't lose either."
...I realized it from the conversation between Cleena and Samantha.
This was all set up, wasn't it?
"Hey, Eris-san."
"Yes, Yuki-san?"
"...The business with Samantha, you orchestrated this, didn't you?"
When I asked, Eris looked surprised for a moment, but then she broke into a beautiful smile...
"Of course. I was watching your confession, and I was so moved I got all misty-eyed."
"Kyaaaaaaaa!!"
I screamed. I screamed like a little girl!!
What kind of public execution was that!?
"Ugh... I can't show my face in public anymore..."
To think I’d end up in a situation like this myself...
"It’s alright. You’re already married to us, Yuki-san. If you come to us as a groom, we’ll cherish you for the rest of your life. We’ll provide for you. Do you need a collar?"
"I don't need one. That’s terrifying."
Eris’s eyes were dead serious.
Why would you want to keep someone like me as a pet!?
"Oh, a collar for Yuki-sama...!? ...That might be nice."
"Mm, a collar for Yuki. ...That might actually be good."
It’s hopeless. Even the two newcomers are having strange fantasies.
Damn it. Right, the two guards shouldn't be thinking about putting a collar on me.
"Ria, Jessica, say something! They’re talking about putting a collar on me!!"
"Eh? Isn't that fine?"
"Yes. You always run off on your own, anyway."
Damn it. I have no allies.
Sure, I might run off on a whim, but I’m fast enough that they can catch up, so it’s fine, right?
I have no choice but to change the subject...
"Sigh, forget the collar. So, since you’ve already cleared things with Samantha, does that mean most of the preparations are complete?"
"Yes, of course."
"I see. Then, all that’s left is to depart. How is Popuri doing?"
"She’s calling for Amanda now. It seems Eoid will be coming along as part of his training as well."
"...I can overlook Amanda, but Eoid? Isn't he just going to be in the way?"
"No, Eoid is there to deliver the official letter. Amanda cannot leave the wyverns."
"Ah, right. It’s not like they’re pets kept in the garden, like Aslin’s..."
With a single shout, nearly a hundred of them fly through the sky—or rather, the dungeon—Aslin’s direct flying dragon corps.
Since the ceilings are low, they can handle low-altitude combat and ground warfare.
That sight is anything but normal. Those flying dragons even use firearms...
If anything, they’re easier to use than combat helicopters.
Well, that’s fine.
In any case, it seems Eoid is necessary.
I have to face Samantha’s father in a serious duel, after all...
Well, on the surface, my wives and I are going as a mercenary group, so we aren't exactly worthy of delivering an official letter from the Academy.
"On this continent, we’re a source of trouble, aren't we?"
"Yes. While you and Eoid are speaking with the Duke, we will be guarding Amanda, the wyverns, and Wai-chan."
"I see. No matter how you look at it, we’re a recipe for chaos, even if we contacted them in advance. Now, you heard what Nina said, right? She intends to ambush us on the way. And those two whose whereabouts are unknown. What about preparations for that?"
When I asked Eris that, the answer came from a different direction.
"Do not worry. I shall blow any enemies away myself."