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 V10C26

  Translated by Hamster


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### Volume 10: Reunion 
 **26: Olivia's Decision**


Despite being puzzled by Cyclo's explanation, Olivia composed herself to ask:


"...Would there be any benefits for me or for the country?"


To this question, Cyclo nodded before answering.


"On the surface, Lady Olivia would build a villa in Northfolia to demonstrate a friendly relationship, and you would live there. This would show to the outside world that the Heinburg royal family has a good relationship with me, and you... could secretly rejuvenate and go on adventures."


Olivia couldn't help but smile at Cyclo's slightly joking tone.


"I can't leave here just for my own desires."


"Then, how about we cooperate to fulfill each other's wishes by traveling together? This way, there would be a public benefit for you."


Indeed, Olivia considered. Even if Cyclo cooperated in the future, communication would be indirect through guilds or messengers, which would be time-consuming. This would mean fewer actionable moves, slowing down Olivia's desire to reform the work ethic of the kingdom's citizens.


But if she could travel with Cyclo, she could see, think, and strategize with her own eyes.


Even ignoring the sweet allure of the word 'adventure', there was much to gain.


"That's a good proposal."


"So?"


"No. I can't give you an answer right away. Could you give me some time to think about it?"


Cyclo nodded at Olivia's decision.


"I understand. Then—after I return from the empire, I'll ask you the same question again. Please give me your answer then."


"Yes. I'll have my decision by then."


Thus, they agreed on one promise, and Cyclo left the palace.


After Cyclo departed, Olivia murmured to herself.


"Ha... No good. I'm getting excited despite my age."


However, contrary to her words of self-reproach, her expression and tone seemed somewhat joyful.


A few days after fulfilling Olivia's request at the palace, Cyclo and his group finally set out for the Lustgard Empire—the country ruled by the Demon King—for peace negotiations.


First, they headed to the border area, the eastern frontier, the frontline of the war.


With various aspirations in their hearts—to defy gods, to increase influence between nations—they boarded a magical device in the form of an automobile, Fafnir, and set their course eastward.

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