Another World’s Highest Guild Leader ~I’m the weakest in the guild, but I can’t quit the guild because of the heavy love of all the guild members~ - Chap 11: Dungeon Exploration by the Same-Age Team ~ Events at the Reception Desk

We made our way to the Guild House in preparation for our dungeon exploration. Whenever we took on a quest, it was necessary to pass through the Guild House.

“Goblin Nest, huh… Those little pests with their annoying squeaks.”

I had no motivation left. I just wanted to turn back and bury myself in my bed.

And to make matters worse, I was surrounded by two beautiful girls, Alma and Lafia, attracting unwanted attention from everyone around us. I even felt the arrival of a stomach ache…

“I’m not fond of goblins either…” 

“Lafia feels the same way.”

For girls, goblins were like natural enemies, so it was common for many to dislike them.

“Hey, you two! We can’t afford to have such low spirits even before entering the dungeon!” 

While Lafia and I were feeling demotivated by the goblins, Alma seemed to be filled with enthusiasm.

“Why are you so motivated, Alma?”

“W-Well… It’s because… um…” 

(I can’t just say that I’m happy to be able to be together with Crow-kun…)

Alma’s eyes were swimming, and her cheeks were oddly red. Could it be…?

“Could it be…”

“Eek!?”

(D-Did he figure it out?! That I’m happy to be able to be with Crow-kun…)

“Do you happen to… like hunting goblins? Do you enjoy tormenting and bullying them?” 

“Um, yes?” Alma responded.

I never expected Alma to have a sadistic side, enjoying tormenting goblins. In that case, maybe I can leave it to Alma alone…

“C-Crow-kun, you’re such a…!” 

Alma’s voice suddenly escalated into a shout as she ran off.

“What’s wrong with Alma?”

“I-I think it’s because of something you did, Crow-san.” 

“Me?” 

“Yes.” 

If Lafia said so, then it must have been my fault. I’ll apologize to her later.

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“Muu…” 

“Are you still sulking?” 

Alma was at the entrance of the guild house, still showing signs of being upset. 

“Alma? Alma-san?” 

“Hmph.” 

She turned her face away from me. 

If she stays like this, she might be angry even during the dungeon exploration. I should apologize sincerely. 

“Alma, it was my fault. Please forgive me.” 

“… ” 

Her gaze briefly flickered towards me. 

But why is she still angry? When I asked Lafia, she only replied with “He’s clueless.” 

“…Hand.” 

“Hm?” 

Suddenly, she extended her hand towards me. 

Without understanding the reason, Alma, with a slightly flushed cheek, said, “If you hold my hand, I’ll forgive you…” 

Just by holding hands, she would forgive me. It’s a simple condition. 

“Sure.” 

I held out my hand and grasped hers. 

“…”

Just by holding her hand, Alma’s face turns red. It’s like she was boiling. Oh, I haven’t had takoyaki in a while. I feel like eating it.

“Muu, Alma-chan, that’s not fair!”

While I was thinking about such things, Lafia looked at us from the side with an envious expression.

“Well then, should I hold Lafia’s hand too?”

“Huh?”

What? Humans have two hands, so I can hold both, right?

“W-Well, if you insist…”

I also held Lafia’s hand, and we ended up in a situation where I was sandwiched between them. It was more like being escorted by guardians than being surrounded by flowers.

In that state, we headed towards the reception.

“Hehe, you two always get along so well.”

The beautiful receptionist, or rather, Nacia-san, looked at us with a smile.

“Does it seem that way?”

“It does. Or should I say, you two look like newlyweds?”

“N-Newlyweds!?”

“Newlyweds…!”

Alma and Lafia blushed at Nacia’s words.

“Just holding hands and being called newlyweds? What kind of criteria for marriage is there in this world? Isn’t it strange?”

“Haha, you two are still the same. And Crow-san, as oblivious as ever.”

“Huh? Am I really oblivious?”

“Yes, remarkably so.”

I feel like I’ve been told that for the first time—no, it’s a common remark. I’ve heard it before. So being oblivious means being dull? Does that mean I’m weak? But I consider myself strong.

“Well, let’s stop teasing you now. So, what brings you here today?”

How far were they teasing me?

“We’d like to request the subjugation of the Goblin Nest, the den of little goblins.”

“We truly appreciate it. With a strong guild like yours, tackling such a troublesome dungeon like this will be a breeze.”

“Do you think so?”

I believe any guild other than ours could easily defeat the goblins.

After a brief explanation, we listened and then bid farewell.

“Take care now.”

With Nacia-san seeing us off, we headed towards the Goblin Nest.