01x09 - The Jack-of-All-Trades has a Bad Feeling

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JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, PARTY OF NONE

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, PARTY OF NONE

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, PARTY OF NONE

CHAPTER 9:

THE JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES' UNEASINESS
Come on, take your seats.

THE JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES' UNEASINESS
We're starting the meeting.

To think I can explore with
comrades again like this...

I can't betray the expectations of everyone
who welcomed me into this clan.

As for today's plan,
we've received a request

from the Exploration Management Department
to collect wool from Noxious Sheep.

We'll head to the 86th Floor and check
our teamwork while we're at it...

I'll reach the 94th Floor with
this party and prove

we're worthy of standing
alongside the hero party!

We will now begin
exploring the 86th floor.

This breathtaking scenery of lower floors
can make you let your guard down.

Everything above here
is just caves, after all.

Being able to enjoy such varied environments
is a perk of reaching the lower floors.

Stay sharp.

Our target is the Noxious Sheep, but plenty
of Earth Dragons appear here as well.

I'll say it again, our main objective
is to check our teamwork with Orun.

I'm counting on you, Orun.

Yeah, likewise.

Will, I need you to draw
the monsters' attention.

Rain, attack from the rear with magic.

Got it.

Lucre, while you keep enough
mana in reserve for healing,

you'll join the attack too.

Okay.

I'll maintain various buffs
and command the team.

And...

Orun, you'll be our frontline attacker.

Got it.

If it's Orun, he could probably
wipe them all out by himself.

We might end up being
the ones holding him back.

Orun, if it's easier for you to fight
freely on your own, that's fine too.

I'm a member of this party.

So don't hold back to give me your orders.

If Orun goes off on his own,
we won't be able to check our teamwork.

Ah, right... Sorry.

Get it together, boss.

That's not like you, Selma.

Watch out!

Orun!

That attack... It's an Earth Dragon.

I don't see it.

We need to find
where the Earth Dragon is first.

Leave it to me!
I can track mana!

Track mana?

It's Lucre's superpower.

She can follow traces of mana
to pinpoint an enemy's location.

Found it!

Flash!

My turn!

Watch this, Orun!

Yeah. We should show you
what we're capable of.

Rain, prepare your attack!

Magic Up!

Take this!

Come on! Is that all you got?

I'll give it a big bang as a celebratory
welcome to Orun, who just joined us!

Explode!

That was over in no time.

See? We're amazing, right?

So, what do you think, Orun?

I'm impressed. Your coordination
is unbelievably smooth.

You're back to being all formal again.

It was just that impressive.

Instead of blocking the attack,
I'm surprised that Will nullified it.

And that double-edged sword is a weapon
hardly anyone can truly master.

Rain can construct a special-grade spell,
Explode, in just a few seconds.

An average magician would've
taken nearly twice as long.

Lucre's mana tracking is amazing too.

The hardest part of exploring
is enemy detection.

She's an indispensable asset to the party.

And the one leading such remarkable
members is Selma's command ability.

It's a flawless party.

Why are you staring at me?

No, it's just the First Division led
by you really is something else.

It's not that big of a deal...

Ah, Selma's blushing.

Lucre!

Oops, did we wake the sleeping lions?

Two of them?

Perfect.
Let's use this to check our teamwork.

Let's go, Orun.

Yeah.

What's wrong?

Rock Arrow!

A Hide Turtle?!

Good catch, Orun.

This is bad. We're getting
pincered by the Earth Dragons.

The Hide Turtle is tough,
but it's slow.

Rain and Lucre, you two handle it!

Got it!

Will and Orun, take the Earth Dragons!

I got your back!

Understood!

Swift decisions and clear commands...

As expected, Selma is truly reliable.

I got this!

Orun, flank it from the side!

Selma?

This is my superpower, "Telepathy."

We can communicate
even when we're apart.

What is that?!
That's an incredibly useful ability!

T-Thank you...

Exploit the Earth Dragons' blind spot.

I'll leave the buffs to you.
Use them however you see fit.

Understood!

Will, keep them focused on you!

I know, boss!

Stop calling me that every time.

Rain, how's your side?

Just a turtle with a hard shell.

Don't worry, leave it to us.

Selma's ability really is amazing.

It's what I wanted most
back when I was in the hero party.

Strength Up! Technical Up! Sharpness Up!

I'm in position!

Match your timing with Will.

Attack in five seconds.

Four, three, two...

Orun, now!

Impact!

Was that what you call Impact?!

That's insane!

It's thanks to you for luring
them in so well. Thank you.

How's the Hide Turtle?

Just about finished here.

Mjolnir!

Ice Javelin!

Good work, everyone.
The subjugation is complete.

Orun, for your first time teaming up with us,
that was pretty solid, wasn't it?

"Pretty solid" doesn't
even begin to cover it.

This is the easiest fight
I've had in ages.

Even compared to the hero party?

Yeah, I honestly think so.

I'm really glad I got
to team up with all of you.

That's a nice thing to say.

I'm happy too.

Everyone acts for each other.

That should be a given for a party,

yet somehow I'd almost forgotten
how fun it's supposed to be.

You're amazing too, Orun.

That 'Impact' spell really surprised me.

I've never seen anyone slice two Earth Dragons
in half with a single strike.

Thanks.

Orun, can I ask you something?

Yes?

From your perspective, do you think we can
conquer the 92nd Floor as we are now?

Yeah, absolutely.

Is that because you're with us?

No. Even without me, I believe you all
could defeat the Black Dragon.

Really?

I'm not lying.

Your skills are all at such a high level
that it makes me believe it.

Thank you.

We've spent this past year
training desperately,

but we never knew if our efforts
were truly bearing fruit...

If a Dragon Slayer like you says that,
it gives us confidence!

After losing Albert,

they must have trained relentlessly.

As they are now, they should be able to
defeat the Black Dragon without a doubt.

But the Black Dragon is strong.

Incredibly strong.

Seeing its power firsthand during
the instructional expedition

drove that home again.

I don't want to lose anyone again.

I don't want anyone to die.

So please fight with us.

Lend us your strength.

Of course. I'm a member
of the First Division too.

Defeating the Black Dragon is
this unit's long-cherished goal.

And I swore that no matter what happened,
I would protect my comrades.

Right?

Thank you, Orun.

Alright then, once we hunt
the Noxious Sheep, we'll be done here.

Let's wrap this up and head back quickly!

Yeah!

Nothing beats the refreshing air
on the surface!

So, how many Noxious Sheep
did we end up hunting?

Nine in total, counting the last one.

Orun sheared the wool perfectly too,
so it's all done.

Orun, your technique was impressive.

Thank you.

Lucre couldn't have done it that cleanly.

You're way clumsier than I am, Will!

But I'm a million times
better than you.

Selma, I've been summoned to the Exploration
Management Department tomorrow.

Could you tell me where it is later?

Oh? Then why don't we go together?

Is that okay?

I have to submit our
completion report anyway.

If morning works for you,
let's meet up.

And now, Orun!

Welcome to the First Division
of Night Sky Silver Rabbits!

Cheers!

Thanks, everyone.

No, thank you.

A Black Dragon slayer like you
would be in demand anywhere.

We're grateful that you came
to us in the end.

We'll also have to work hard
so you never regret joining us.

Regret?

Exploring the dungeon
with this party was fun.

I want to keep helping
all of you from now on.

You sure know how to make us happy!

I'm glad you turned out to be way
easier to talk to than I expected!

Hey, why are you crying?

Because I was a little worried about
whether I'd be able to get along with Orun...

So I'm just really, really happy...

Actually, me too.
I was really nervous.

I kept wondering if I'd be able to
properly support Orun from the rear.

Me too!

I was worried Orun and I wouldn't
sync up in the front line.

What, so everyone was worried too?

You should've just said so.
I was pretty nervous myself.

Well, it'd be embarrassing
if it were only me.

But honestly, the one who cared
the most of it was Selma, right?

Yeah, totally!

You were paying awfully
close attention to Orun.

W-What are you talking about?!

You can't hide it.
It's totally obvious.

Rather than caring too much,
perhaps it was...

I-I was just acting as the leader!

I just wanted Orun to blend into
the party as quickly as possible...

That's all! Okay?!

Yeah. Thanks to you, I had a blast.

I'm really glad you're our leader, Selma.

I-If that's the case, then fine!

Oh, boss lady's chugging it up!

Selma?!

Go, go!

Bring us seconds, please!

Gramps used to say that regret
always follows decisions you make.

But right now,
I have no regret joining this clan at all.

All I can do is give everything I have
for my precious comrades.

Selma? You okay?

Um...

I knew it... You're a really good man...

Huh?

Stop joking around...

But I'm serious about this.

Oh, no!

If she gets that close, she's just going
to make me overconscious of her.

Gotcha!

Selma, you're dead drunk!

I am not drunk!

That's exactly what drunk people say!

Orun!

Y-Yes?!

It's fine, isn't it?

I've been wanting to celebrate
like this for a long time...

I won't let you escape until morning.

Until morning?!

What are you two doing?

Rain! Could you stop Selma?!

Okay, sure. Let me in too!

You too?!

Oh? So you're saying
I'm still not giving it my all?

This is making things worse!

Wow, Orun's popular!

Two flowers by your side!
Nice going, bro!

Would you two help me?!

Come on now, it's your big day.

Why not take a "taste,"
if you know what I mean?

Don't just watch! Help me!

Her chest...!

And her breath...!

It's soft and warm!
What do I do?! What am I supposed to do?!

Orun...

This is the end!

I didn't want to use this,
but I have no choice!

Induction Sleep!

I'm saved...

Thank you, Selma.

That was really fun.

Big sis sure is late.

I heard she went into
the dungeon with Orun,

but there's no way they'd
still be exploring at this hour.

What is she doing?

Big sis?

It's me, Orun.

Sorry to bother you at this hour.

Huh?! Why would Orun come all
the way here in the middle of the night?!

Could it be for me...?! No way!

I'm dressed like this! What do I do?
This is so embarrassing!

Sorry, but could you open the door?

Ah, okay!

I'm coming!

Good evening.

What's going on here?!

Don't tell me big sis got
piggybacked by Orun?!

Even though it's still night!

Um, Sophia?

Orun... since when have you
and my sister been that kind of close?

That kind of close?

N-No! There's nothing going on
between Selma and me!

Sorry for the misunderstanding.

Selma drank too much and passed out,
so I brought her here.

I see.

I was really surprised.

Sorry about that.

It's rare for my sister
to get this drunk.

She must've had an exceptionally fun day.

Orun...

She really must've had a great time.

Sis, wake up.

Not yet... more...

Sis!

Sophia?

Now that you're awake,
how about getting off his back?

You're troubling Orun.

Sophia...?!

You'll tell me everything, right?

So basically, you drank too much
at Orun's welcome party?

Yes. I'm sorry.

Orun laughed it off and left,

but with you being like that,
he must have been really troubled.

Yes. I really regret it.

I regret what I did.

Well, what can you do?

You've been so busy lately,
all tense and wound up, right?

With Orun joining,
you finally felt relieved,

and maybe you just wanted
to let loose a little.

I get it.

You forgive me?!

It's not really about forgiving or not.

I was a little annoyed, sure,

but I don't think it's right to
take those feelings out on you.

Just be more careful from now on, okay?

Don't cause trouble for other people.

Sophia...

What is this angel?!

Could my sister really be
an angel sent from heaven?!

You're crying over that?!

Having such an angelic sister...
How incredibly lucky I am...

Geez, you're exaggerating.

Sophia, you smile a lot
more than you used to.

And that's probably not because of me,
it's thanks to Orun.

Honestly, that stings a little...

This feels nice.

Just like Sophia said,
I do feel a bit lighter somehow.

That's probably because of Orun too...

And yet, of all things, I made him
responsible for carrying me home.

He must have been stunned.

What an embarrassing side of me.

And in front of Sophia, too.

I really need to be more
careful from now on.

So Sophia doesn't get
the wrong idea again.

I should be supporting
my adorable little sister's first love.

That's what a good big sister would do...

Huh? Why am I thinking like this?

It's like I'm trying to convince myself.

But honestly, the one who cared
the most of it was Selma, right?

Care? Of Orun?

No, no, that can't be right!

It's true that I like him as a person.

And I won't deny that
I admire him as an explorer.

But there's no more to it than that...

There shouldn't be...

I...

I knew it... You're a really good man...

Even so, were those words
really my true feelings?

No, that's impossible.

Honestly...

How troubling.

Good morning, Selma.
Did I keep you waiting?

No... I'm sorry!

I'm really sorry about yesterday.
I've reflected on it.

You drank yesterday,
after all. It's fine.

Let's both just forget about yesterday.

You're right. Let's keep working
well together from here on out.