Gradually, Rosette's emotions calmed down. She held Izayoi's hand and said, "I am Rosette Ciri, a second-year student at the Anzero Knight Academy. In our academy, when we reach the second year, we go to the nearby monster trial area for adventures and practical training. But... but it was all my own self-righteousness. I chose to go beyond the academy's designated trial area in order to pursue unique adventures and make my competitors in the academy take notice. I even fantasized about obtaining dragon scales so that I could win the student council president election this year! But I never expected that because of my ignorance and eagerness for quick success, I ended up causing the deaths of two classmates! I... Maybe I should just let those fishmen kill me! How can I face their parents and friends when I go back to school?"

Izayoi really didn't want to sympathize with this girl. She was truly self-righteous and ignorant, causing the deaths of those people. But no matter what, she had survived after encountering Izayoi. Perhaps this was her fate. After this lesson, maybe she could truly grow!

Rosette said, "Rosette, the road of adventure is always filled with danger! Although your actions were indeed reckless, this is the reality of this world! They chose to adventure with you, regardless of whether you realized the consequences. Everything happened! They died, but you survived! Although it was because you happened to encounter me, you survived, and that is your strength! At least, you held on against several fishmen's attacks! Otherwise, I wouldn't have had the chance to save you! If you feel guilty, then live bravely! Repay those you owe and help more humans. Atone for your immaturity and ignorance!"

"To survive... and atone... Thank you! I think I want to become a holy knight in the future so that I can better protect my teammates! Sister, please tell me your name! I was too excited earlier and forgot to ask your name!" Rosette said.

"I am called Izayoi. I am sixteen years old and a wandering adventurer," Izayoi said.

"Sister Izayoi? Your name sounds so nice, and not only are you so beautiful, but your martial arts skills are also the best I have ever seen! Why is there such a formidable girl like you in the world, even though you are only a few months older than me!"

"Oh no, your skills are not bad either. I just have more practical experience than you."

"Sister Izayoi, where are you planning to go next?"

"I plan to explore deeper into the caves and see if there are any valuable treasures there!" Izayoi said.

"But, who knows what dangers lie in the depths? Even Sister, you..."

"Rosette, monsters may be dangerous, but as long as we fight cleverly and bravely, we can handle them. But in this country, there is something more detestable than monsters!"

"Huh? Something more detestable than monsters?"

"That would be the nobles!"

"Huh?" Rosette's face flushed with shame.

"Do you know about the safety fee? Female adventurers have to gather a considerable amount of money every year to pay to the kingdom in order to maintain their bodily freedom!" Izayoi said. "So, Miss Superior, unlike you, I need money. Without money, I have no freedom or dignity!"

"I... I'm really sorry. As a member of the nobility, I also feel ashamed of the corrupt behavior of our elders. It's just that this is the country's decree, and I am powerless."

"Rosette, you're not to blame for this."

"By the way, sister! Would you like to go to school?"

"School??"

"Come to our Anzelotte Knight Academy! Although it is a noble academy, we also recruit talented students from outside. Of course, it's all about connections and bribery, but my sister is the chairman of the academy, and my family is a major shareholder behind the scenes. As long as I can get rid of my sister, I can definitely get you in. And if you become a student of Anzelotte, you will be exempt from the safety fee, even if you're not a noble!" Rosette said.

Izayoi looked at Rosette, her gaze flickering. Although she had no interest in going to school, she was originally aimlessly wandering in this world. Perhaps it wouldn't hurt to visit the academy. After all, who knows how many more years it will be until she meets Xu Chen again. Although Izayoi firmly believed that there would be that day, that was why she persisted in surviving in this world!

"Understood! I will consider it, but I still want to investigate this cave! With the Swamp Shadow dead, there shouldn't be any major threats here anymore! Will you come with me?" Izayoi said.

"You mean, you're taking me on an adventure?" Rosette's eyes sparkled with gratitude.

How she longed to go on an adventure with Izayoi!

So the two continued to explore deeper into the cave. It didn't take long for them to find a small floating island in the middle of a pool of water in one of the caves. On the island, they found some human bones, miscellaneous items, and a box. Izayoi opened the box and discovered some gold coins, gems, and equipment. It seemed to be the dwelling place of the Swamp Shadow! Underneath the box, Izayoi found a finely crafted pair of shoulder armor, shaped like two crescent moons.

"The Shoulders of Keynes!" Izayoi's eyes lit up. She had finally found it! With this, her Keynes Light Armor set was complete!

Afterwards, they didn't encounter any more fishmen. It appeared that they had all been scared off!

They safely returned outside the cave without encountering Luni.

"Izayoi, if you don't have any other plans, do you want to come back to school with me?" Rosette said.

"Well, that's fine. But, Rosette, before you go back, it's better to clean up down there," Izayoi calmly said.

"Huh?" Rosette's face turned red. Due to the excitement, she had forgotten that she had wet herself in fear earlier! And so, with the smell, her skirt, and marks on her thighs, she continued to explore the cave with Izayoi...

She hurriedly ran to a clean pond not far from the cave, took off her skirt, and her white panties...began to wash her body and also cleaned her various clothing in the lower half.

By this time, it was already getting late, so Rosette hung up the cleaned clothes on a tree branch to dry, while Izayoi lit a campfire.

The two sat together, roasting by the fire.