Delinquent and Duelist Crush Lizardmen! I
The carriage rolled across the ground, creating a bumpy ride. Yumiko's tail lay across Ryuji's lap as if to keep him warm.
Everyone became quiet.
With Alan's departure, to meet the local lord, a heavy silence settled over the carriage.
His absence was palpable, his usual jokes and antics replaced by a heavy air of seriousness that seemed to weigh down on everyone.
'The clown should be here—otherwise, I might die of stress.'
Ryuji started feeling attached to Alan, maybe because of his past mistakes or because of how easily he got along with him.
He was curious to know why Alan hadn't entered the dungeon. Ryuji wanted to pry further, but he could wait until Alan told him.
"Ryuji and Erika, you two must be careful. It states that sometimes the fire type will cling to their enemy moments before death to ensure their explosion deals the most damage."
"Sure."
"Thank you, Sheila."