Walking past the rows of large fields, I saw students practicing playing football, tennis, badminton and other extracurricular sports.

Enjoying the peaceful atmosphere,

Luckily I had changed into my usual black jacket, Gordon said my classmates were shocked when he took my bag in class, but whatever, I lose if I care too much, enjoying a peaceful day, I almost forgot what happened earlier.

"Ren, are you serious?" walking leisurely under the gentle sunlight, Gordon who was walking beside me asked with a doubtful face.

"What? About going to the dungeon?" I chuckled at Gordon's disbelief.

"We going to the dungeons!"

"its the day our lives would change!"

Meanwhile, Kita and Gako walked happily behind us, turning back, I joked with them "Dungeon Fever!"

""Dungeon Fever!"" Kita and Gako answered my cheers.

Dungeon Fever is a phenomenon where people suddenly try to become adventurers and everyone explores dungeons. This phenomenon occurs from time to time in the city of Aragis, hence the name of this city being Dungeon City and there is also an annual event when high school students graduate and Many of them will try their luck at becoming professional adventurers before being selected by nature, but it wouldn't be wrong to say that this city suffers from Dungeon Fever all year round, making the word Dungeon Fever a popular slang among young people to encourage themselves or someone to enter the dungeon and become an adventurer.

humming in a good mood, I spoke to Gordon who was worried "You should follow Kita and Gako's example, they are not afraid"

Gordon sighed at my teasing, I thought he would be the most excited about this.

"I'm not afraid, but dungeon diving is not a game Ren" Gordon spoke while glancing at the two behind us, I thought Gordon wasn't his usual self, apparently he was worried about Gako and Kita.

"Yes, I know, we will only dive to the first floor and I will register you to become members of my party, so there won't be any problems" I spoke while looking towards the wide, lively field.

"I know you are strong, I didn't mean to doubt you" Gordon replied

talking to each other casually, we steadily walked towards the main gate, seeing my usual relaxed behavior, Gordon asked again "Ren, how long have you been diving into the dungeon?"

hearing Gordon's question, I immediately answered "About two months? I go every chance I get whenever I can, so maybe five times a week on average?"

"five times a week?!" Gako spoke in surprise and rushed in front of me.

"Isn't the leader a dungeon maniac?!" Kita chimed from behind.

looking at the two of them who were surprised at my words, I tilted my head "Hm? But many new adventurers dive into the dungeon every day" I answered

"Yeah, but they're full-time adventurers! To dive five times a week in high school is something only dungeon maniacs do!" Gako explained in disbelief.

"That's right Ren, you are not normal" Gordon looked at me like a rare animal.

"Am I a maniac?" wait a minute, if the people in this city are dungeon maniacs and they can call me a maniac, don't I mean a maniac among maniacs?!

While I was frowning at the unpleasant revelation, Gordon opened his mouth "But if you go there five times a week and can survive, then you know what you're doing" Gordon regained his brave smile.

"Don't worry, the leader will protect us!" Gako walked with wide strides in front of us and laughed cheerfully.

"I want to fight something easy like rabbits or slimes!" Kita requested.

"yeah, just leave it to me, it will be like walking in the park" I smiled while thinking up some group battle strategies in my head, however, looking at Gako in front of me, I could tell that his smile was forced and his cheerfulness was made up, maybe he was still thinking about Verin? Kita doesn't seem to realize it, but maybe Gordon is aware of this, well, there's nothing I can do now, then hoping he gets his morals back.

With bags on our backs and reckless determination in our hearts, the three of us confidently walked out of the school gates.

"We're skipping school..." Kita spoke while sticking both hands on the bus window and looking at the street outside with a stupid face.

now we are taking a bus that goes directly to Canaria dungeon, and soon we will reach our destination, Canaria dungeon is located in the heart of the city, 10 minutes from where I live on foot and around 40 minutes from school, but by bus it can be reached in less than 10 minutes.

Leaning my head on the bench while playing on my smartphone, Gako who was sitting in front of me turned around and spoke "Leader, we don't have any equipment, how can we dive into the dungeon?"

without taking my eyes away from the screen, I spoke half-heartedly "Don't worry, we don't need much equipment for the first floor"

tilting his head, Gordon who was sitting next to me opened his mouth "But don't the rules say to always wear body armor and a minimum weapon of a short sword?"

"Don't worry about that" I said uninterested making Gordon and Gako look at each other.

"We have arrived!" Kita call.

"Are we there? Ok, let's go" Getting off at a busy bus stop, I could see a large building across the road decorated with rows of giant red flags with a shield and sword symbol.

"This is Canaria Dungeon..." Gako looked at the giant building dramatically, Gordon and Kita also looked tense looking at the Canaria dungeon center building.

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"Don't you often pass by this building? This is the main street in the heart of the city." I ask.

"Yes! But just passing through and intending to go inside feels different!" Gako spoke excitedly.

You may have been here many times Ren, but for us this is our first experience" Gordon spoke from beside me.

"Well, I hope this is a good experience" I walked across the street, followed by Gordon, Gako and Kita behind me "Ah, I almost forgot, we need to buy weapons first" I said.

"Buying weapons? But I heard adventurer weapons are quite expensive...Gordon, do you have any money?"

"I've almost used up all my money for this month, Kita, do you have any money?"

"I have a little in my account"

hearing their conversation behind me, I opened my mouth "Don't worry, I will buy it for the three of you" I smiled generously.

"Seriously!? I didn't know the leader was rich!"

"Are you sure Ren?"

"Thanks a lot Leader!"

"Yeah, it's nothing" I waved my hand humbly. Walking across the road, we immediately arrived in front of the Canaria Dungeon Center fence, inside there was a large parking area and at the end was the main door, but instead of going in, I walked left along the sidewalk, Gako, Gordon and Kita behind me looked confused because I didn't go straight into the gate.

"aren't we going in?" Gordon chased after me to ask in confusion.

"Not yet, we have to buy weapons and supplies first" I explained softly. "I understand" Gordon nodded.

"It's good that you understand" I chuckled because of the surprise I had prepared.

not walking far from the Canaria dungeon center, we quickly arrived at our destination, a place that provides almost all our needs, Green Fox Supermarket, one of the biggest department store companies in the Dungeon City, with more than 120 branches and many awards for good service, including 2 percent of all profits donated to charity.

"we're here" I said to the three people with me, but they narrowed their eyes and looked at me strangely.

"Is this a weapons and supplies shop?" Gordon said suspiciously.

"Is this... supermarket?" Kita tilted her head.

"Shall we shop for supplies first, Leader?" Gako asked.

"No, We'll buy everything here" I said cheerfully "Okay, let's go in, it's embarrassing if we keep standing here."

entering the automatic glass door we were greeted with shelves of daily goods and various household equipment and necessities, indeed this was an ordinary supermarket, standing inside the supermarket, Gordon asked me "So what should we do now Ren?"

"It's almost lunch, so we have to buy food for lunch, also some snacks, and a few bottles of water" I thought about what we might need, we'll be there until the afternoon, so it's better to bring enough supplies so we don't have to go back and forth from the dungeon.

"Gordon, if you want, I'll buy supplies for two people" I spoke to Gordon.

"No, no need Ren, if it's just lunch and drinking water I have the money, but still, regarding weapons I don't think my money will be enough" Gordon spoke in a slightly apologetic tone.

"No problem, I'll take care of that, then you are all free to buy whatever you want as long as it's enough for a few hours. I'll go look for something for a while and we'll meet again here" I started walking and waved my hand at the three of them.

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"Is this Suffering Ginger drink delicious?" Kita mutters while looking at the rows of strange drinks inside the glass refrigerator.

While Gako, who was looking at some of the items on the shelves turned his head and spoke worriedly "Is it okay to let Leader buy weapons for us?"

"Mm? Why?" Kita turned her body toward Gako and Gordon behind her.

"Well, adventurer weapons are usually more expensive than ordinary items, even if they are not magic items, because they have to be certified by the adventurer's guild" Gordon, who was holding a basket filled with food and water answered.

"is that so? but my sister has a lot in her room?" Kita who didn't understand the value of the magic items and equipment lying around in her house asked in confusion.

"maybe your sister has been an adventurer for several years so she has the money to buy some good equipment, but for ordinary high school kids like us it's expensive stuff, and I also know that Ren doesn't come from a rich family" Gordon spoke with discomfort in his heart.

"So the leader doesn't come from a rich family?" Gako spoke in surprise.

hearing this, Gordon was about to say something before closing his mouth, Gordon still remembered what Ren said, he said he didn't like it if someone found out and instead looked at him with pity, the fact that Ren didn't have parents, looked at Gako and Kita in silence, Gordon decided to keep it a secret.

"I feel bad making Leader spend his money on us, especially if he spends his savings" Gako frowned.

Worried about Gako who might still be in low spirits since the conversation about Verin, Gordon opened his mouth "I don't feel good either, but for now let's accept Ren's kindness, and repay him later when we have the chance, But Gako, please don't hesitate to ask for help from me, Ren or Kita, because we are all friends and I feel that Ren really values friendship, he is the one who comes first if something happens" Gordon spoke with strong conviction.

"Yes, I understand... I will not hesitate to ask for help" Gako answered weakly.

"understand what? where's the usual Gako! You're embarrassing our clan if you keep gloomy like this! Talk louder!" Gordon spoke loudly, attracting the attention of several other customers nearby.

Hearing Gordon's words, Gako Realized that he looked gloomy, felt like he shouldn't be like this, so Gako spoke to cheer himself "Yes! I will not hesitate to ask for help! I will also help you if any of you are in trouble!"

"Louder!"

"L-Louder?"

"Louder! Don't embarrass us with your gloomy face!"

"I-I will not hesitate to ask for help! I will also help you if any of you are in trouble!"

"Louder!!"

"I will not hesitate to ask for help!! I will also help you if any of you are in trouble!!"

"That's a good spirit!" Gordon smiled bravely.

"Yes!"

"Please lower your voices both of you!" Kita warned while glancing at one of the shop workers walking towards them.

"Uhm, excuse me, Please don't shout in the shop, you'll disturb other customers." One of the workers warned Gordon and Gako, while Kita quickly hid her face in the refrigerator.

""We are sorry!!"" Gako and Gordon lowered their heads.

"don't scream, please, I'm not getting paid for this" the worker said unamused.

"Y-yes"

"W-We are sorry"

Seeing the worker walk away, the three of them breathed a sigh of relief and Kita stuck her head out of the refrigerator.

"Luckily I quickly hid...but really, if any you need anything just tell me, I might be able to help" Kita happily smiled toward Gordon and Gako from behind her mask.

"thank you" Gako smiled.

"Now, all we have to do is do our best and follow his directions, I'm sure Ren knows what must be done" Gordon said to the both of them.

""Yes!""

"MM! This is good, Alright, we better not make Ren wait, I'm done here" Gordon said while making sure there were enough supplies in his basket.

"I've done too," Gako raised the basket in his hand.

"Ah? W-Wait a minute!" Kita spoke in panic and hurriedly put away several bottles and cans of drinks into her shopping basket.

"Kita, what drinks did you have just now?" Gordon frowned while looking at Kita's shopping basket full of water bottles and cans.

"Kita, it's best not to bring drinks that can make your stomach hurt, or we'll be in trouble," Gako said while looking suspiciously at the shopping basket full of strange drinks.

"Ehehehe, don't worry, I won't have a stomach ache, ah! The latest edition of squid drinks mixed with coconut milk!"

"Kita, let me check the basket" Gordon walked towards Kita and looked at the shopping basket like it was poisonous.

"Eh?! Why?!" Kita hugged the basket in her hands.

"Kita, let me see the basket, I won't take it from you" Gordon slowly walked forward carefully not to corner Kita who hugged the basket as if to protect it with her life.

"It's fine Kita, Gordon just wants to see it" Gako chimed.

"No! You want to steal it like what Leader did! This limited edition drink was mine!" felt threatened, kita started running with all her might.

"Gako! Hurry! We can't let her bring that to the Dungeon! We have to get her before she reaches the cashier!"

"Affirmative!"

The three of them started running as hard as they could through the shelves of food and goods, meanwhile, in another part of the supermarket a certain person was casually choosing some goods that were worse than Kita.

"Ah! thirty percent discount?! am I dreaming!?" Ren excitedly started putting his 'adventurer weapons' into the basket.