I, the “Clock User”, Was Kicked Out of the Craftsmen’s Guild for Being Incompetent, but at the Dungeon’s Depths, I Awakened My True Power – Even Though I Was Told to Return Because They Couldn’t Handle the Work, It’s Too Late Now, and I Will Live Freely as an SSS-class Adventurer V10C5

Translated by Hamster

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### Volume 10: Reunion

**05 The First Thing to Do**


"—Before greetings, there's something I need to say," Cyclo addressed the Guild Master.

"Hoh, what might that be?" The Guild Master, squinting as if to gauge Cyclo's intent.

"That would be..." 

Cyclo turned around and pulled Alice, who was hiding behind him, to the front, making her stand next to him.

"—I am truly, truly sorry!!"

He bowed deeply, almost perpendicularly, and forced Alice's head down to apologize in the same manner.

The Guild Master and the Submaster, who remained in the room, were taken aback by Cyclo's sudden apology.

"Hey, big brother!? Apologizing to this person...?"

"You will too! More than anyone, you will apologize!! Deeply!!"

Cyclo firmly held Alice down as she tried to resist and raise her head.

"I deeply apologize for the trouble caused by my little sister's act of blowing up the guild. I will pay any reparations required, and as for Alice, the main culprit, I will keep her under my strict management as a criminal slave to ensure she never commits such an act again, please I beg you!!"

"...Ah, I see. That's what this is about," the Guild Master nodded, finally understanding.

"You may raise your head, Cyclo."

The Guild Master, with a tone mixed with surprise, prompted Cyclo to lift his head.

"You shouldn't take responsibility for Alice's actions. She is, after all, my adopted daughter."

"Still, I share some responsibility for raising such a scatterbrain as a sister..."

"If you want to argue about responsibility, then it lies with me, who became her guardian."

The Guild Master continued with a self-deprecating smile.

"...Among S-rank adventurers, many become arrogant. And that goes double for SSS-rank. Yet, you have common sense and the capacity to bow your head over your sister's wrongdoings. —I had judged you poorly, believing Alice's words without knowing you, and now I realize how foolish that was."

"Hey! Don't blame me for this — mmph!"

Cyclo silenced Alice as she tried to argue against the Guild Master's words.

"Cyclo, now that I've met you face to face, I understand. You are a trustworthy first-class adventurer. If possible, I would like to get along well with you from now on, both as a member of the guild and as Alice's guardian."

The Guild Master extended his hand for a handshake towards Cyclo.

"Likewise. Please take care of us."

Cyclo accepted the handshake, responding in kind.

After the handshake, Cyclo turned to Alice, who looked uncomfortable.

"Alright, Alice. Say it properly."

"Uhh..."

At Cyclo's insistence, Alice reluctantly mumbled her apology.

"Umm... I'm sorry. I caused you trouble. I won't do it again — stepdad."

"—!"

The Guild Master's eyes widened at Alice's words.

"...Yes, I'll believe you. After all, I am your 'stepdad.'"

With that, the Guild Master accepted Alice's apology.

Thus, the issue of the explosion was settled amicably.

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  1. AnonymousMay 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM

    How lame . He should not have apologized same with alice.

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