After defeating the demon king in another world and returning to Japan, a dungeon appeared on the ground. - Chapter 60

Chapter 60

“Miku, are you okay? If you want to go back, just tell me, okay…?”

“U-unn… I-I’m ok–kay… Onii-chan…”

“Are you sure?! You look as if turning paler by the minute…!”

“I-it’s a bit scary but… b-but I’m okay, I think… I’ll give my best…”

At Miku’s request, I let her accompany me to shopping at the department store.

Holding hands, we moved slowly, matching Miku’s trembling steps.

Miku’s expression was going paler, nervously scanning her surroundings throughout.

She seemed to be pushing herself too hard, but she looks as if stubbornly refusing to say that she wanted to go back.

I could sense her determination from the way she moved forward desperately.

Holding Miku’s hand tightly, I supported her as she took this big step forward.

“O-Onii-chan… where are we going fir–st…?”

“R-right… um… first, si-since our kitchenware are getting worse, let’s first buy them new… let’s take the elevator and go to the third floor.”

“O-okay…”

I got on the elevator with Miku.

“Hyaa!”

Initially, it was just the two of us, me and Miku, who got into the elevator, but in some time, more and more people kept getting on.

As people eventually got near her, Miku let out a small scream and squeezed my hand tightly.

After all, it was rare case for someone other than me to get so close to Miku for quite some time. It was natural for her to get scared.

“It’s okay. You’re okay, okay?”

“U-unn…”

When I whispered my worries in Miku’s ear, and her trembling gradually subsided.

“Phew…”

After we finally arrived at the third floor, our destination. And when we stepped out of the cramped elevator, Miku let out a sigh of relief.

“Do you want to take a break, Miku?”

“N-no, I’m okay… we should… keep going on, like this.”

“Alright. Let’s go then.”

I held hands with Miku and headed to the store selling kitchenware.

“It seems like you’re getting a bit lighter and accustomed on your feet, Miku.”

“I-I wonder, perhaps…?”

As we bought what we needed at various stores, I noticed that Miku’s steps had become much lighter and accustomed.

“Are you getting used to it?”

“Un, I-I’m still a bit scared, but… I think I’m getting used to it…”

“I see. You’re really a good girl, Miku.”

“Ehehe.”

I ruffled her head.

It’s nice to see my little sister growing better right in front of me.

Let’s celebrate her efforts with a special treat today.

“Alright, Miku. Let’s celebrate this day. What do you want to eat?”

“Eh, celebrate?! What for…!?”

“It’s a celebration for Miku summoning up the courage to take an important step in life!! Miku worked really hard today, so you’re definitely getting a reward, okay?”

“I-I wonder, was I really able to work that hard…?”

“Yeah, you did really well. Good job, Miku.”

I patted her head.

Miku’s expression instantly brightened.

“S-so… then… um… I want to try –eating hot pot, I guess…”

“Ohh Hot pot?! That sounds great!!”

It’s almost the season for hot pot, and it should be easy to find cooking utensils and ingredients.

With the earnings from my dungeon exploration, my pocket feeling quite full, let’s splurge lavishly just for today at least.

“Miku!! Let’s buy lots of meat!! We’ll make a mountain of meat in that hot pot!!”

“Un!! I want to eat meat!!”

Miku smiled happily.

Miku’s happiness brings me happiness…

As I savoured the feeling of contentment, that’s when it happened.

OraOra OraOraOraOra!!!!

“Everyone get down on your knees right now!!”

“This department store has been taken over by us ‘Unknowns’ now!!!”

With gunshots echoing, men in masks began wreaking havoc throughout the floor.