Loop Mob – A Mob’s Interdimensional Travel Caught in a Loop

Chapter 84: Returning to Marol (Part 1)

Upon returning to Marol, the first thing to do was:

“Mom, I’m home.”
“Oh, Alexi, welcome back. And who is this?”
“Let me introduce you. This is my employer, Lord Luca, the second son of the Laquell family.”
“I’m Luca Laquell. Nice to meet you.”
“Eep!!!”

From there, there was a commotion in the family’s trading company. We were promptly escorted to the farthest VIP negotiation room. My parents were clinking their cups nervously.

“It’s, it’s a pleasure to meet you, Your Excellency. We…”
“Don’t be so formal, please, both of you. I’m just the second son of the earl.”
“H-haha!”

It felt like watching a poorly done period drama. Although we are not in business with nobles for nothing. But usually, it’s only the messenger who comes to the company, and meeting the noble themselves is only when delivering tribute. They say, “Once your older brother inherits the earldom, we’ll become commoners,” but for now, he’s definitely a noble’s son. Well, it can’t be helped if they end up doing a DOGEZA-like greeting. I seem to have become numb to this kind of thing.

(Note:”Dogeza” is a traditional Japanese custom where a person kneels and bows their head to the ground as a sign of deep respect, apology, or supplication. It is often used in formal settings or when someone wants to express sincere remorse or humility. The word itself comes from the Japanese terms “do” (土), meaning “soil” or “ground,” and “geza” (下げ座), meaning “kneeling.”)

(Note:If you already knows what dogeza means….go touch some grass)

“Please raise your head. Alexi has always been like family to us. Let’s get along well from now on.”
“Huh, get along…?”

“Oh, and by the way, I have a letter from His Highness Richard.”
“Richard? Huh?”

“Alexi has also caught the attention of His Highness the Third Prince. Right, Alexi?”

For some reason, Lord Luca seemed proud. And my parents were on the verge of fainting.

Leaving Lord Luca, who was sitting politely in the reception set, to my mother, I pretended to go wash my hands and left with my father.

“Well, bringing the noble himself when I heard you were attending the noble academy!”
“It can’t be helped, he said he wanted to come.”
“Anyway, the fire liquor is doing well here. Ollie is also doing well. And we’ve received thanks from Baratier, but their young master seems to want to see you.”
“Yeah, Bruno. I received a letter from him too.”
“What are you going to do tonight? Having a noble’s son from the earl’s family at our place…”
“It’s okay. I’ll be taken care of at Bruno’s place.”
“Well, that’s good. Well, take care.”

Both my father and mother seemed eager to get rid of me. Let’s just leave quickly. We left the family home. The visit lasted about 20 minutes.

“Alexi’s parents seem busy.”
“Oh, yes. They’re always like that.”

They’re not always like that, but let’s just go with that. Their lifespan might decrease. By the way, I received a messy letter from my parents after returning to the capital, saying, “They want to adopt you as their son!” I found out later and declined again to His Highness.

When we came to Marol, there were many places I wanted to show Lord Luca. I also wanted to replenish the slime magic stones and still needed dragonfly wings. But first, I had to see Laquell-sensei from the Laquell School.

“Oh, you’re here! Luca.”
“Uncle, you’re still the same.”
The school I attended until just half a year ago. The guards remembered me and let us through to the staff room. Even during summer vacation, the teachers were working. Laquell-sensei, the head teacher, was as formidable and intense as ever.

“I see, I see. Is Alexi doing well?”
“Yes, Uncle. Thank you for recommending Alexi.”
It seems Lord Luca was treated coldly in the Laquell family, but he seems to get along well with Laquell-sensei.

“By the way, is it true that earth attributes are making a name for themselves in the capital? Is it about you guys?”
“Yes, Uncle. Alexi led the earth attribute students to the dungeon and nurtured them all.”
“Hey, don’t exaggerate like that!”
Hey, Luca-kun, wasn’t being tight-lipped your specialty! Are you going to spill the beans to Uncle?

“I see. So, you suddenly wanted to graduate after moving up to the second year because of that?”
“Yes, Uncle. Alexi is an excellent adventurer and my mentor!”
“Stop it!”
Uh-oh, I’m getting too casual.

“Hmm. I wish we could have seen that skill displayed here too. But seeing Luca healthy like this makes me happy.”
According to Laquell-sensei, the boom of earth attribute dungeon attacks seems to be gradually spreading to Marol as well. Some students have been forming parties and going to earn some pocket money.

“The usefulness of earth attributes is quite something. If we can improve our skills and utilize them for national defense, it would be invaluable.”

Indeed. The strength of earth attributes lies in the solid preparation laid before the battle. Sturdy citadels, thick castle walls. Stone paving on the roads, speeding up the movement of troops and logistics. In case the enemy attacks, we can pre-soak the ground with mud using Landscape, lay traps, or even cause earthquakes.

“There’s definitely romance in earth attributes!”
“Alexi, could you please compile all of that into a report and submit it?”
“Huh?”

Even though I’ve graduated from the academy, I’ve been given an assignment. I wonder why.