In response to Tsukuyo Inaba's concern.
Lili's voice was a little strained, carrying a trace of long-ingrained humility.
"I'm really fine... Thank you for helping... But I have to go."
With that.
Lili tried to struggle free again.
Naturally, it was futile.
"Look, your leg's injured."
Just then.
Onigawara Rin came over too, crouched in front of Lili, and reached out to support her arm.
"Look, it's bleeding. If dirt gets in and it becomes infected, you'll be in trouble."
"No!"
As if she had been burned, Lili slapped her hand away.
The movement was rather forceful, leaving all three of them momentarily stunned.
"Lili... Lili can handle it herself."
Lili realized she had gotten too worked up and feared she might have angered the two of them.
She lowered her head, clutching her knees tightly with both hands.
She did not want to owe anyone a favor.
Especially not people who were clearly her social betters.
That was a debt she could never repay.
"Lili doesn't have any money... Really, no money..."
Lili added quietly.
Hearing that.
Onigawara Rin awkwardly withdrew the hand that had been slapped away and scratched her head, her expression beneath the mask somewhat helpless.
"Who said we wanted your money..."
"Besides, do you really not remember us?"
At those words, Lili's face instantly went pale.
"We met in the Dungeon."
"On the sixth floor! With the Killer Ants!"
Onigawara Rin continued.
Now.
Lili was utterly mortified.
It was as if someone had stripped her naked and thrown her into the snow. She was so ashamed she wished she could crawl into a crack in the ground.
Having that shameful incident exposed to her face.
"Um..."
"Um..."
Lili opened her mouth, wanting to defend herself, only to find she had no excuse.
Was she supposed