[At that moment, Spica Castle Lord's Residence, Barony of Virgo.]
"Thank you for coming all this way. I'm sorry we couldn't welcome you under better circumstances."
"Oh no, dungeons are kind of like natural disasters."
Even though it was hard to call it a proper welcome banquet—the spread was pretty modest—the Saintess smiled and graciously accepted the food.
Bread, salad, some meat, and a bit of cheese. It was a typical noble family dinner, and some of the priests accompanying the Saintess weren't hiding their displeasure at the meager meal.
"It seems the dungeon's appearance has caused quite a bit of damage."
"Knight Commander."
Eventually, the Knight Commander let out a grumble. The Saintess's face flushed with embarrassment. The guests were openly criticizing their host, but the Baroness just smiled bitterly and bowed her head instead.
"I'm ashamed. If it wasn't for Miss Meri, we wouldn't have been able to get even the few supplies we have."
"Miss Meri?"
