01x11 - The Jack-Of-All-Trades Worries His Comrades

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It's done.

This is your sword.

So this is the sword made from
the Black Dragon's scale!

Amazing!

It fits perfectly in my hand.

The balance is flawless.

This is my new sword.

What do you think?

It's perfect. As expected of you.

I swear upon this sword:

No matter what situation I face,
I will protect my comrades.

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, PARTY OF NONE

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, PARTY OF NONE

JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES, PARTY OF NONE

CHAPTER 11: THE JACK-OF-ALL-TRADES
WORRIES HIS COMRADES

Oh! You split that Skeleton's
tough body in half.

That means we cleared
the 91st Floor too.

How's the new sword?

It's amazing.

It fits perfectly in my hand

and really feels like
a sword made just for me.

Uncle Alan must've put
a lot of effort into it.

That's the best blacksmith
the Night Sky Silver Rabbits for you.

The material is what's good.

After all, it uses a scale
from the Black Dragon.

I heard he also used the blood of
the Hide Turtle we defeated the other day.

But wouldn't that reduce its durability?
Why do that?

He must have had his reasons.

I'll cover the durability with
my support magic, so it'll be fine.

Have you decided on a name yet?

Yeah.

Schwarzhase.

That's not a word
you hear very often.

It means 'Black Rabbit.'

Since this sword was born in
the Night Sky Silver Rabbits clan.

Rabbit? Since you're using
the Black Dragon material,

wouldn't Black Dragon sound cooler?

This is also to
commemorate my joining here.

Besides, the First Division's ultimate goal is
to completely conquer the Great Dungeon.

The Black Dragon is just
a checkpoint along the way.

That's nice to hear.

Orun has his sword now,
and we're fully prepared.

Next is the 92nd Floor.

This time we'll defeat the Black Dragon!

How about we go for drinks to celebrate?

More importantly, I want to take a shower.

Orun, got a moment?

What's the matter?

I want to discuss our plan for conquering
the 92nd Floor tomorrow.

Ah, sorry.

I promised to explore with
Sophie and the others tomorrow.

You're planning to explore again tomorrow?

Maybe you should get some rest...

It's fine.
I'm just accompanying them.

Even so...

Sophie and the others
have improved a lot.

They're going to the 29th Floor, but they
might be able to conquer it even without me.

They've already made it that far?

Their exploration of
the upper floors is almost over then.

Yeah.

If they conquer the 30th Floor,
they'll be full-fledged explorers.

I see.

Even Sophia, huh...

Rumors?

It must be serious if even you're worried
about something like that, Gramps.

Amuntzaas.

It seems those explorer-K*llers

have started operating
in the Southern Great Dungeon.

Amuntzaas is one of the two major criminal
organizations, alongside the Cyclamen Cult.

They claim that the Great Dungeon
must not be conquered

and go around k*lling many explorers.

But it's just a rumor, right?

There hasn't been any
notice from the guild.

Unfortunately, I've heard that even
some high-ranking explorers

have already been k*lled.

So they might be hiding the information
to avoid causing panic...

That Amuntzaas...

What's wrong with
conquering the Great Dungeon?

Who knows.

Well, the thoughts of a group of murderers
were never going to be reasonable anyway.

By the way, Gramps.

There's something
I'd like you to make for me.

Albert,

we're going to fight
the Black Dragon in three days.

We'd be happy if you could
watch over us from heaven.

Alright, maintenance's done.

Thanks, uncle.

Now I can face the Black Dragon
without any worries.

You've grown stronger, Will.

What's with that all of a sudden?

The you I used to know
would've run away long ago.

I was the one who failed miserably
and got Albert k*lled.

The one who should've died there was me.

But I survived...

So I have to do this!

For the past year,
we've worked harder than anyone else.

But even so, I don't know
if it'll be enough.

If Albert saw me being this weak-hearted,
he'd probably laugh.

This time, we won't lose anyone.

I've had enough of that feeling.

I won't let anyone die again!

Big sis.

Are you finally going to the 92nd Floor?

Yeah, at last.

Are you nervous?

We're finally getting
our revenge after a whole year.

I was just thinking about
how to defeat the Black Dragon.

If you're scared,
it's okay to say you're scared.

The truth is, I don't want you to go.

We managed to defeat the Black Dragon
last time, but Orun was badly injured too,

and there's no guarantee
you'll survive this time.

I want you to stay by my side.

Sophia, I...

Even so...

You're going anyway, right?

If that's the case,
then the thing I can do is...

Lately, I've been helping lead the party,

and I feel like I've
gained a little courage.

So...

Even if it's just a little,
I'll share my courage with you.

Thank you.

If it's you, I'm sure you can
definitely defeat the Black Dragon.

Do your best!

You've grown stronger, Sophia.

I can't afford to be anxious
at a time like this.

Thanks to you, I've gained courage.

I'll definitely defeat the Black Dragon!

Yeah!

We did it!

We conquered the 29th Floor!

Well done, you all.

Thank you! It's all thanks to you, Master!

Next is the 30th Floor!
Once we get past that...

...we'll finally advance
to the middle floors!

And then we'll become
members of the Third Division.

Yeah.

You'll finally start working
as full-fledged explorers.

Your days as rookies are almost over.

We'll do our best!

Yeah, let's!

Huh, but if that happens,

does that mean Orun
won't teach us anymore...

I don't want that...

What's wrong, Sophie?

I'll do my best too!

Yes, splendid.

Your application to conquer
the 30th Floor has been accepted.

A Second Division explorer will accompany you
as an inspector during the operation.

An inspector?

Their role is to confirm whether
you truly cleared it on your own.

It'd be disastrous if you advanced
without the necessary strength.

Think of it as a measure to reduce
casualties in the Great Dungeon.

But our master will be with us anyway.

Alright then, I'll schedule it
for the day after tomorrow.

Do your best.

Yes!

Hm? The day after tomorrow?

That's the same day as my sister's...

Yeah. The day we're
going to the 92nd Floor.

Can't it be another day?!

The inspector has their own schedule,

so it might be pushed
far into the future.

No way...

What now?

It can't be helped.

I'll ask Selma to postpone the date
for the 92nd Floor expedition.

No, you can't!

Their long-awaited wish
is finally coming true!

It's the day they've been
waiting for all this time!

So postponing it is out of the question!

Even so...

Master.

Please let the three of us go this time.

What?!

We want to clear the


Right, Sophie, you think
that's best too, don't you?

But...

We carefully watched
how to defeat the floor boss

during the instructional expeditions,

so I think we have a good chance!

Even if we continue conquering
the Great Dungeon with you accompanying us,

I don't think it counts as truly
conquering the dungeon.

I won't do anything reckless anymore!

I won't do anything that would
wipe the smiles off their faces!

So please!

I also think I can't keep
relying on you forever.

I have to become a
full-fledged explorer soon.

So please leave it to us!

Please!

Alright. The three of you can go.

Yaay!
- Yeah!

However,

submit your plan for
the operation to me first.

How is it?

Yeah. With this plan,
you should be fine.

Yes!

But don't assume that things will go
according to plan in the Great Dungeon.

There are always unforeseen situations.

Never let your guard down.

What's this?

A charm.

How is it? Does it suit me?

I'm praying that you'll return safely.

The time has finally come.

Yeah. It's a good day to settle things.

Master!

Alright, let's go!

I hear footsteps coming from ahead.

Can you tell what kind they are?

I can't. But probably three of them.

Then Carol will create a diversion,
and Log and I will repel them with magic.

Got it
- Okay.

Sorry, I miscounted the number.

It's fine. Stick to the plan.

Rock Needle!

Aero Cutter!

Are you really rookies?

It's because our master is great!

Everyone, are you ready?

It's coming!

Long time no see, Black Dragon!

We've been waiting for this day!

For Albert's revenge!

Vanguard Up.

Rear Guard Up.

Status Up.

Quadruple.

Let's do this, guys!

Yeah!

It's finally the boss.

It's another party.

What should we do?

If they're just exploring, we'll ask them
to let us have the floor boss.

Hello.

What is it?

Ah, we're members
of Night Sky Silver Rabbits...

Night Sky Silver Rabbits?

I feel like I've heard that somewhere.
What was it again?

Are you stupid? Are your muscles
all the way up to your brain?

What did you say?!

Silver Rabbits is the clan that
the Dragon Slayer belongs to.

Oh, right.

Do you guys know the Dragon Slayer?

What's wrong?

I'll take your silence as a yes.

Zuriel.

Confirm it.

As you wish.

Bingo. These kids are
the Dragon Slayer acquaintances.

Or more like...

They're the Dragon Slayer's disciples.

We might be able to lure
the Dragon Slayer out using them as bait.

What?!

The tail attack is coming!

I'll pay you back, Black Dragon!

Orun!

Impact!

For the past year,

we've been constantly simulating
battles against the Black Dragon.

We faced what went wrong
and confronted that cursed past head-on.

Even after Orun joined us,
we held countless meetings.

We examined every possible pattern
and decided on countermeasures.

There's no room...

...for carelessness!

We're lucky.

Looks like we'll wrap this up quickly.

Who in the world are you people?

R-Run!

Not on my watch.

Why are you doing this?!

Your misfortune is that
you were close to the Dragon Slayer.

I alone will take care of these brats.

Fine. I'll save the fun
for when we k*ll the Dragon Slayer.

k*ll Orun?!

Why?! Who the hell are you people?!

You don't need to know.

You two break the wall! I'll buy time!

No, Carol!

They scared the two of them!
I'll never forgive them!

Nice reflexes, jumping back
to avoid the shock.

But you can't move anymore.

Carol!

Don't make this difficult.

We won't make it painful.

Dammit!

Orun!

Orun! Cut off the remaining wing!

Okay!

What's wrong, Orun?!

Sophie and the others are in danger!

W-What?!

This is a kind of alarm device.

It's set to notify me if danger
approaches Sophie and the others!

Danger? What kind of danger?!

I don't know...
But we have to hurry!

What are you doing, Orun?!
Hurry and cut off the wing!

It's taken heavy damage,
but it'll still take time to defeat it.

At this rate...

A full as*ault with everyone...

No, rushing the fight could
cause something unexpected.

I'm responsible for the lives
of everyone in this party.

No matter the situation,
I can't betray that responsibility!

I have to get there quickly...

I promised that no matter what situation
I face, I will protect my comrades!

This is...

It regenerated?!

I didn't know it could
be used like that...

This can't be happening...

Tell me this is a lie...

We're back to square one...

At a time like this...!