"... ...that,"
Mi Ke didn't know how to start.
"Actually, I don't know why... I seem to have been called that without realizing it."
"Unknowingly? What did you do to make people call you that without realizing it?"
"Well... ..."
"...Initially, I just wanted to get stronger quickly, so I joined those gangs. But later, when I was fighting with one gang, I discovered they were doing some really bad things. In a fit of rage, I took all their dirty money and gave it back to the poor people who had been harmed."
"...Since then, I've always taken the dirty money from these guys out of anger. Sometimes, because the victims weren't easy to find, I'd give the money to orphanages and some poor people who seemed to be struggling."
"In the end, by the time I realized it, I was already being called a chivalrous thief..."
Hulim didn't know how to describe it for a moment, and could only say -
"You did this in your style."
"but... ..."
Hulim asked a new question.
"Miko, if your original goal was to become stronger, why didn't you go directly to the dungeon?"
"I go to the dungeon occasionally, but what I want to improve more is my combat skills. It's hard to improve if I only fight dungeon monsters."
"The skills to fight people? Miko has someone to fight?"
Miko's eyes suddenly became vague and his ears drooped slightly.
"Well... well, I guess so."
"Is that so..."
Looking at Miko, who was eager to achieve a certain goal but was always reckless, Hulim made a decision in her heart.
"Mike... I have an idea. Do you want to hear it?"
Hulim suddenly said this.
"Hmm?" Mi Ke looked at her doubtfully. "Thoughts, what kind of thoughts?"
Hulim replied, "Miko, do you want to team up with me and go to the dungeon?"
"Going to the dungeon?"
"That's fine, but why?"
"Miko, you need experience fighting people, right?"
"Yes, that's right."
"Then I'll come practice with you."
“Hey! Is it okay—?!”
Miko looked at Hulim in surprise.
Hulim nodded.
"Of course. Miko, even if you continue to practice with others like this, it may not be a solution. Just like those people just now, even if you use them as opponents, it will not bring any improvement in strength. So it is better for me to help you."
"I'm currently teaming up with another person to train in the dungeon. If Miko comes, not only will it increase our efficiency, but the three of us can also effectively improve our combat experience by sparring with each other."
"Really?! But... can I really?"
"I've already said that, so why not ask if you'd like to join?"
"Of course I do!"
"Then it's settled."
Mi Ke was speechless, then slowly lowered his head.
"Um, um... Hulim, thank you..."
"No need to thank me, we are friends."
"Yes, we are friends..."
"Okay, I've been delayed for so long, I should go do my own thing. Miko, remember not to hang out too late at night."
As he spoke, Hulim put on his mask again.
Miko stood there in a daze, and only reacted after Hulim took several steps.
"Wait a minute! Hulim, aren't you going to stop me—!?"
Hulim turned around and looked at Miko.
"What's stopping you?"
"It's, it's about the chivalrous thief..."
"Why should I stop it?"
"Well, this, this..."
"Mike..."
"Do you think what you did was bad?"
Miko shook his head.
"Since it's not a bad thing, why should I stop you? Mi Ke, if you want, just go ahead and do it."
“… …”
Hulim turned around and walked forward again.
"The people at that orphanage told me... you're amazing."
When Hulim's figure completely disappeared from sight, Miko still stood there blankly, but the light in her eyes seemed to be getting brighter...
... ...
"Hey~, your friend is really interesting. It's rare to see someone so young becoming a chivalrous thief. He really has a bright future~"
"Irus, are you teasing me or praising me..."
Hulim put down his teacup and said.
"Of course it's a compliment. I rarely compliment someone. That little girl named Miko can be proud of this."
"Really? ... Yeah, okay, I understand. I'll let her know."
Hulim spoke mechanically without any emotion.
Irus looked amused and poked Hulim's forehead with a finger.
"Next time you're being perfunctory, at least learn how to control your facial expressions~"
"No, I did it on purpose."
"Eh~! That's so sad~!"
Irus pretended to be "sad" for a second, then glanced at Hulim's back and said, "By the way, where's your magic steel sword?"
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