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 V10C24

   Translated by Hamster


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### Volume 10: Reunion 

**24: Sharing Memories**


After Olivia's recruitment attempt, the antique clock repair continued in silence. Cyclo, who had been working since morning, had finished most of the repairs by just before noon.


After that, he made fine adjustments while checking the operation. Since the structure of the clock in Cyclo's memory was not perfect, these steps were necessary.


Then, about an hour after noon:


"---It's done, Lady Olivia."


Finally, the repair of the antique clock was completed.


With its complex mechanism, each of the different clocks placed on six sides and the orrery at the top—models showing the movements of the sun and moon—began to move.


"...Lady Olivia?"


Finding no response from Olivia, Cyclo called out again. Observing her more closely, he noticed that tears were welling up in her eyes.


"I can see this clock moving once again."


She nodded in satisfaction, and tears fell.


"I'm glad I could be of service."


Seeing Olivia's reaction, Cyclo smiled contentedly.


Afterward, while keeping an eye on the functioning clock, Olivia shared her memories.


"When I was still young—before marrying into the Heinburg Kingdom, when my homeland was still known as a city-state, I was quite a tomboy, you know."


"Really?"


It was hard to imagine from the composed Olivia of the present.


"Yes. In my homeland, I was called the 'Princess Knight'... I chased monsters to protect the people, riding horses across the plains."


"That's quite surprising."


Cyclo was stunned by the extent of her tomboyish behavior.


"Surprising, isn't it? But because I fought monsters on the front lines, I was beloved by the people. ---So when I was to marry into Heinburg, the best craftsman in the country gave me this clock as a gift."


"...Come to think of it, why a clock as a gift for celebration?"


Curious about why this clock was given as a celebratory gift, Cyclo asked.


"If it's a clock that will keep working and be used for a thousand years, it will continue to mark time alongside me, right? By giving me this clock as a token from the people, they wanted to express that no matter how far apart we are, we will always share the same time, and they will keep thinking of me."


"That's a beautiful reason."


"Yes. During tough or sad times... this clock helped me overcome them."


As she spoke, Olivia gently stroked the antique clock.


"The days spent galloping across the plains for my homeland. The voices of gratitude and the smiles of the people. I still think back on them. The scent of green grass. There were no difficult things... I felt the happiness of being able to protect people just by defeating monsters. I had companions, adventurers, and knights who I could call friends."


With a wistful smile, she said:


"Those were my days of youth."


Saying this, Olivia gently stepped away from the clock and turned to face Cyclo.


"Now, your work here is done. I must give you your reward, right?"


However, Cyclo didn't respond to Olivia's words, seeming to be lost in thought.


"Cyclo?"


"...Lady Olivia. I have a proposal."


Then Cyclo made a proposal Olivia hadn't anticipated.


"Would you like to go on an adventure with me?"


It was an offer that was both immensely appealing and quite selfish.

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