18 Episode 18 "Meet Your Sister in the Ruined Guild".txt

Well, we've completed our quest, haven't we?

You did.

The blue-haired girl nodded at my words.

Okay, we're talking.

"This is the 'Commoner's Guild', right?

''Yes. You're right, this is the 'Commoner's Guild' building.

They didn't even warp to another world or anything.

'Do you see a piece of The Great Bat's Ear here as proof of quest completion?

Yes, you do.

You know you're not lying, right?

'I understand. You guys killed the big bats.

'This is my guild's registration card. My name is Souma-Nagy.

We've got it. We're done with our quest.

I tried my best.

You did your best.

It's great.

That's great.

Please pay me.

I can't pay. The Guild of the People has gone out of business.

It was kind of like listening to a recorded voice.

Oh, maybe. I'm sure he's told this story before me many times.

I see. So the guild's gone belly up...

It's not uncommon. So what can I do? ......

Why is ......?

It's because the guild members were decimated.

To whom?

"To the 'Noblemen's Guild,'

Who are you?

I'm Letitia-Milfe. I'm Aine's childhood friend.

With that, the girl produced her guild registration card.

There are two of them.

One is from the same 'Common People's Guild' as the one I have.

The other one is ...... made of a metal plate. This is...

The 'Noble Guild'?

I'm Aine's childhood friend and the daughter of a baronet.

'Aristocrats?　If that's the case, isn't ...... one of your enemies?

It's not just me!

Dan!　And the girl - Letitia - slammed her fist against the wall.

''Don't be lumped in with those idiots!　Those brain-dead slime aristocrats who won't listen to anyone!　You're all too proud to be a good scum with no real talent!　I'm disgusted just knowing I'm a nobleman like them.　Die!　I wish they were dead!

Ding, ding, ding, ding, ding!

You're angry, but you need to explain to me what's going on.

It's all because of the magic sword.

The magic sword?

A demon sword search quest for all of the ...... "Commoner's Guild" to get the ...... "Nobleman's Guild" to listen to the story.

What happened?

You can't allow the common people to obtain a magic sword and become the equal of the 'nobleman's guild'. That's why they attacked the 'common man's guild' while they were attacking the 'common man's guild' while they were attacking the dungeon, using hired rogues - adventurers who had been expelled from the guild. Most of the guild's adventurers were defeated and the rest fled. ''This is all that matters.''

Wait a minute. I thought the Noblemen's Guild was weaker than this one?

They have a very powerful helper. And the Order of Iturna, pressured by the nobility, has betrayed us.

'The Order of Iturna' ......, I think the leaders over there were lower class aristocrats too.

They said they were neutral and would cooperate. But the leadership has betrayed them by force. What happens if the healers slip out of the dungeon and join the enemy to attack us?　And in the middle of a battle with a demon.

I know it sucks,

What happens when a monk suddenly joins the enemy's party in an RPG?

We lose the user of the recovery magic.

The damage done to the enemy is healed.

I mean, if it happened in real life, it would be a certified shitty game.

''I think we should destroy that cult, don't you?

'I totally agree with you. Aine went to the Guild of Noblemen to protest so much. And then...

The Count, who was in charge of the Noblemen's Guild, said.

I don't know about those outlaws. I don't want you to make any false accusations.

I don't want to make false accusations, but I understand how you feel.

We'll stand between you and them.

Let's make them promise not to mess with the People's Guild.

Some of them are still hurting and can't leave the dungeon, can they?

I'll do everything I can for them. You just have to agree to my terms.

The terms are: ......

I had a bad feeling about this.

People who can't do much work and are too proud to do anything else are usually not very good at what they do. ......

The 'Commoners Guild' has become a wholly owned subsidiary of the Guild. The guild's successor, Aine, must hand over all the rights of the guild to the count as of today. In exchange, the 'Noble Guild' will persuade the rogues and the 'Iturna Order' to rescue the injured guild members in exchange for that - that's all.

Sorry ...... I may have heard wrong. Again.

"The Aristocracy Guild has demanded that the Guild of the People be made a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Guild of the People...

'I knew it. My ears are going to get rotten.

I'm afraid my mouth is waterlogged.

'Mostly, why is Aine-san representing you? Isn't there someone higher up the ladder?

The real person in charge is your uncle, who is Aine's guardian.

Who is he?

The nobleman's side got really angry and I got scared and ran away.

Don't abandon the workplace.

Well, maybe I didn't expect the aristocrat side to go this far, but...

The 'Commoner's Guild' didn't want to antagonize the 'Noble Guild'. They were just trying to obtain a magic sword. As a bargaining chip to put the other party on the discussion table.

I understood why Aine-san didn't wake up with the table pinned up.

It must be a shock.

I was just playing the guild's sister, and after a day, I lost it all .......

If it were true, I would have kept the "Noblemen's Guild" in check ...... I didn't think my father would have let me sleep with a puff of smoke in my hand ...... and then wake up to find myself in this mess.

What kind of father are you?

Coward. Self-preservation. A powerhouse who fears everything but himself...... makes me want to puke.

This guy seems sane.

Just because he's sane doesn't mean he can change things, though.

...... It's really hard for him: ......

I guess I'll just have to give up the reward.

As expected, I can't say "please give me money" in this situation.

"Oh, by the way, what was your name again?

Letitia looks at me and asks if the awkwardness is the same.　

'I showed you my registration card earlier. It's Nagi.

'What?　You're Nagi, aren't you?

You know her?

'Aine praised you!　Nagi-san is the best. He said you are so unreliable and timidly cautious, and he just can't help but want to protect you. He said he couldn't stop thinking about you from the moment he met you!　I've never heard Aine praise someone so much!

You don't mean that as a compliment, do you?

I never knew there was such a thing as love at first sight!

I don't think anyone will be happy.

'He said he knows how the girls he was with felt. He said that he wanted to protect you, and that he even stooped to slavery. With a blush on her cheeks. The 'big sister spirit' deep inside Aine must have been tickled.

I'm sure that you will stop seducing Aine by taking advantage of her weaknesses.

"Where is the temptation in this?

Oh, I see. So this is what happens when you pretend to be useless.

I didn't expect this.

Aine-san - she seemed like a big sister character, but how much of a protector she is.

'I see, you're Nagi. ...... It can't be helped. I can't just let the person Aine fell in love with at first sight work for free, can I?

Letitia reached into her jacket pocket.

'Here is your reward. 'I am responsible for what happened.

Leticia gave me a small silver coin and two scarlet crystal balls.

"Delayed Magic (Slow) Lv 1

The skill of slowing down a reaction with magic

"Magical Singing Lv 1

The skill to increase the magic of the song

It's a common skill, but you'll get your money's worth if you sell it.

Sure, it's going to be worth the reward.

But I wonder why ....... It hurts my heart.

"............ letei, shhh?

Faintly, I heard a voice.

Shaking her thin body, Aine opened her eyes.

Whoa, she yawned, rubbed her eyes.

Aine-san looked at Leticia next to me, and then - she looked at me.

Her unfocused eyes swayed from side to side and caught me.

Aine-san opened her mouth with a pop.

Her eyes widen as if she is seeing something unbelievable. And then she slowly reaches out her hand towards me...

...... nah-kun?

What?

"Nah-kun... ...... Nah-kun!

unrealistic

Huh?　Huh?　What is this?

Nay-kun!　Where have you been?　I was worried about you, sis!

Mr. Aine?　What?

What are you talking about? You're Nei-kun's big sister, right?

Squeezing, squeezing, squeezing.

What the hell. What's going on?

Why are you in a hug?　Why do you have your face in Aine's chest?

Warm. Soft. It smells good - I'm not talking about that.

Are you talking about me, Naya?

Is that what you call her?

Aine... 'Nai-kun' is in trouble.

'What?　But but we haven't seen each other in ages?

You don't want to embarrass your brother, do you?

...... Yes?

Aine puffed out her cheeks, reluctantly, and let me go.

It's not like the day before yesterday.

Her hair is untied and fluffy and swaying. Her eyes are dazed, like she's half asleep. When we were talking about the quest, she seemed like a solid older sister.

Could it be that the shock of having your guild taken away from you has made you crazy ......?

...... Aine has been deprived of her memories for the last few years.

Letitia said in my ear.

"Memories?

''An example, sir. To show that Aine's 'Commoner's Guild' is completely gone.

You don't mean 'lock skills'?

No, sir. It was caused by an item that harnessed divine power.

The sacred power is, I believe, a power used for recovery and supplementary magic.

If it's a game, it's the monk type.

In other words, the power that is used for lethal magic and mental magic - that's what it means.

''Iturna Order, it's the work of Vice Bishop Argis.

That's him!

...... I should have destroyed it then, after all.

It's a good thing that you're able to get your hands on some of these things. It's not just a matter of time before you're able to get your hands on a new one. His name is 'Naias', but he has a similar vibe to you.

I guess that's why Aine was acting like a big sister in a strange way.

The first time we talked, she said she had someone who looked like me, which is probably because of .......

Oh .................. I heard that. Circumstances.

I wanted to keep things strictly business-related with the guild.

"Nah-kun?　What's the matter with you?

The next thing I knew, Aine was looking into my face with concern.

It's close, close.

...... Um, I'm 'Nah-kun' and I'm ......

Talk to your sister about your problems. You are there for your sister, right?

So I'm going to ......

Nayi, you're not going anywhere, are you?　You promised me that we would run the guild together, right?　I'll do my best, big sister. I'll protect the guild for you, Nah-kun. ......

Gulp, Aine is in tears.

Do you have any memories of your brother's death or do you still have ......?

Nai-kun, I'll do anything if you're by your sister's side, okay?　Yeah, let's 'contract'?

'Contract'?

Big sister, I'm going to be your slave!　Nah, you said you wanted a slave who would listen to you, right?　I wish you could be with me forever...

'Don't be confused, Mr. Aine!

I mean, really, don't release "Medallion".

I won't. I won't make a "contract" like that!

Mr. Aine: ...... Um, how old is Nah-kun now?

You're six, right?

How sleazy can you be as a kid, eh?

That's right. Do you want to take a bath with me?　I'm going to wash you, big sister. You like that, don't you, Nah-kun?

I've never experienced anything like that in my life!

You don't like to take a bath, do you, Nee?

I don't hate you, but I'm not into girls.

'I see. That's why you always have to go in with me unless you're blindfolded and your hands are tied up, right?　Nah, you're just so shy.

Isn't that embarrassing, and you really didn't like it!

But, Aine, why are you in Grandpa's guild?

Aine looked around as if realizing her place for the first time.

'Grandpa... Huh?　Is your grandpa there?　Your father and mother died a long time ago and Natsu and Aine became grandpas...

Aine holds her head and winces.

"When Nah-kun is gone──the guild is the only place with memories──I will definitely protect it. Work hard and do your best for that ...... that?　What are we talking about? ...... Yes, I'm going to make a cup of tea and calm down. ...... Wait for me, Nay-kun.

Aine's smile was very, very painful.

'...... Letitia. Is there any way to bring back Aine's memories?

'Vice Bishop Argis crystallized Aili's memories and hid them in a place. Once we get it back, it should be back to normal.

The guy really doesn't do shit.

Working for free is not a hobby.

But Aine is dancing around with her tea set in her hand, and she's gone into the other room.

He's probably boiling water and is about to start a tea time with Nei-kun.

This will soon be in the hands of the Aristocrats' Guild, but...

The Black Guild took it all away from me and I can't even remember what they took from me.

I can't watch. I can't see it, really.

"All right, all right. We'll go get it back now.

It's not a problem for a newbie to get into.

Leticia said as she scratched her blue hair.

''How can a level 1 or 2 adventurer beat a 'steel gargoyle'?''

'The Steel Gargoyle'?

It's a statue made of steel and powered by magic. The Count and Deputy Archbishop Argis unleashed the Steel Gargoyle on the tower that hid Aine's memories. As punishment for the one who caused the town to be in turmoil.

"On the honor of a nobleman, I'll forgive you your sins if you get it back, right?

No, on the honor of being a nobleman, try to get it back, if you can.

That sucks.

So that's what you say after pushing people to this point.

Moreover, Aine-san's memories are protected by the gargoyle. He doesn't even try to get his own hands dirty.

How much bad taste do you have?

'Come to think of it, are 'steel gargoyles' a kind of 'guardian'?

You're well informed.

Does it have wings on its back and a sword and shield?

''That's really a high-level 'Angel Guardian'. The steel gargoyle takes the form of a winged beast. Although it's much lower than the higher-ranked species, I'd still like to see a level 10.

That means that if you can defeat the Angel Guardian in the basement of the Wizard's Mansion, then the Steel Gargoyle is not too far behind.

I see.

In that case, we'll be able to handle it.

It's not a good idea for me to take on a steel gargoyle and a mad dog.

"Mad dog?

''It's the helper of the 'Noblemen's Guild'. If it were true, the 'Commoner's Guild' is stronger, but ...... he's not strong, or rather, he doesn't know how much to take.

Leticia held her head and sighed.

''I heard that guy was hired by the person in charge of the 'Noble Guild'. I heard that he was originally with His Majesty the King, but he was dispensed with because he's a violent person who doesn't listen to others.''

...... by His Majesty the King.

He thinks he's a legendary hero. Well, he certainly has some powerful skills that I don't know about.

...... people don't know who has the skills.

His name is "Tanaka Koga," I think. I don't remember my last name being "Tanaka-Coga.

...... last name is in front of it, Tanaka.

I don't know why.

I have a very bad feeling.

''What, you're still here, those guys from the 'Commoner's Guild'!

I heard a door being kicked open on the first floor.

A figure, coming up the stairs.

'You're in my way!　Brave man coming through!　Come on out and meet me, you scum!

A boy in armor came up to the upstairs office.

With black hair.

Dark hair. Dark eyes.

He was about my age.

In my world, he looked like he would have gone to high school or something.

"I command you, in the name of Tanaka-Koga, the man recognized by the king as a hero!　The rest of the 'Common People's Guild' scum can either surrender unconditionally right now and join me or be crushed with no questions asked!

The boy in armor - Tanaka-Coga flipped his cape and declared.

To me, he looked like a middle-aged cosplayer.