208 Episode 208 "Elf Moe Half Elf's Request and How to Prepare for the Correct" Mountain Walk "".txt

The receptionist of the Adventurers' Guild

The Adventurer's Guild will vouch for this request.

I said.

As a guild, we want to finish the quest once we have received it.

But we can't go against our lord.

That's why this time, Lyra-san and I met by chance and decided to work together.

In other words, I'm going to take advantage of a loophole in the lord's rules.

...... sorry for the inconvenience.

The receptionist said apologetically.

''Lila-Tinotas-san's request for a 'Pilgrimage (Junrei)' was booked a year ago. As a guild, we can't cancel it now. However, if you disobey ...... outwardly to the lord, the guild will be shut down and Lila-san's request itself will not be accepted. ......

So you're saying that you used this loophole?

Yes, sir.

The receptionist nodded at Aine's words.

''Have you already received the request fee from the half-elf Lila-san?''

That's right.

'The quests won't be out in the open. But they will remain in the records of the Adventurer's Guild and guaranteed. And you guys will pay the rewards as well, is that correct?

This way.

The receptionist produced a piece of parchment from her pocket.

It's a document that says this quest is guaranteed by the guild. It is also signed by the guild master.

''There is no doubt about it. Aine has confirmed it.''

But are you sure?　If they find out, won't the lord be mad at you?

Iris, dressed in a sheaf, asks.

'...... Lately, I've heard a lot of stories about organizations that have been ruined by treating their employees badly. There are also rumors (rumors) that the Heavenly Dragon has been punished.

The receptionist mumbled.

'I just don't want to make the same mistake. Without people to work for us, the guild wouldn't be able to operate. Besides, demons often appear around this town. I don't want to make enemies of the wizards in order to defeat them quickly. That's just how it is.

The receptionist laughed bitterly.

I know what you're saying.

She's trying to make good on her promise, even if it means taking advantage of the gaps in her lord's rules. For an adventurer's guild, I think he's a decent guy.

Fynn: ''What do we do, Arujidono?''

give notice

Involved.

I'm on my way.

Nagi: 'Let's go for it. Let's just listen to them in the direction of taking it.'

Fynn: 'Yes, sir.'

Aine, Iris and Fynn looked at the receptionist.

'I think I'd like to take this request.

Thank you!

'The leaders of Aine and the others will talk to you about the details. Do you have the quest materials from the guild?

'No. We'd prefer to stay out of the public eye as much as possible, so...

The receptionist bowed deeply and beckoned her client.

From a moment ago, the half-elf Lila-san was watching Aine and the others intently from a distance.

It can't be helped if they are warned. This town discriminates against magic-using elves, dark elves and half-elves.

''Thank you for accepting our request.

Lila, the half-elf, said.

''I would like to thank you again. My purpose is a pilgrimage to the valley beyond the mountains (junrei). My request to you is to escort you to and from the valley. It will take about a day and a half. I will pay you 1,200 arsha for your services.

What's the route of the trail and what's the map?

'Later, I'll give you a map of the way out. I'd like to show you the other half of the way on the spot myself.

Because it's valuable information?

'Hmm. The path of the family's pilgrimage is different in every season and year. This is something that the elders have read with skill and put on parchment. It's not easy to share with others.

...... That's easy to understand, this guy.

He's clerical and only talks about what he needs to talk about.

Hmm.

If the Adventurer's Guild is willing to step in between us, it's no problem. If you're willing to go against your lord's will to make sense of it, you can trust him.

''Well then, I'm going to take you to the leader now.

Yes, sir.

It's a 15-minute walk to the inn. I knock on the door before I come in. Three times in a row. Twice at intervals. Then open the door.

...... No, I don't need to go into that much detail.

The client, Lila, is nodding her head.

Aine, Iris, and Fynn walk away from the receptionist.

That's why.

We decided to accept Lila-Tinotas-san's 'request for escort (Goyeirai)'.

Unexpected. Elves and dark elven slaves?

Yeah. I knew you'd say that.

Lila, the half-elf who came to the inn, is surprised to see Cecil and Rafilia.

Laila's hair is orange. She wears a leather armor. On her back is a cloak and a short bow. She has a dagger around her waist. He's about a foot taller than me.

"Unbelievable!　How dare you enslave the noble race of elves!

She looks at me, looks around the room, and raises her voice.

'The noble race?'

"Yes. I respect the elves myself. Not the half-elf, half-elf creature, but the pure elf. Behold!

With that, Lyra took out a small wooden tag.

''This is the signature of an elf that I was an adventurer and did quests with. Also, the gloves that the elves used. There's also an empty bottle of potions that the elves gave me. Also, all the elves I've met have given me their names!

Scary.

An elf maniac. This guy.

"Using that elf as a slave is outrageous! You can't ask that person to do a quest!

I see.

I nodded.

'So you're saying. 'So you're saying that you don't like the idea of ruling the elves as slaves.'

Yes!

'Then it's no problem. Because I don't control them.

Roll, roll, roll.

Rafilia passed by my feet.

Thump, thump, thump.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

"......suh.

He's tired and starts to breathe in his sleep.

...... What are you doing? What's that little elf doing?

I'm free.

Free.

'I'm not enslaving her to control her. I'm enslaving her to free her. Like this.

I beckon to her, "Come on, come on, come on," and then Rafilia comes back, rolling around again.

She rests her head on my lap and breathes in her sleep again.

Freedom.

If I could live a life where I don't have to work, this is what it would be like every day. I'd love it. I'm looking forward to it: .......

The girls wear slave suits because they want to get away from the town's rule of keeping an eye on wizards.

...... Huh?

'Slaves cannot defy their masters. So I can set them free by taking responsibility for them.

...... No, but,

Do you think slaves are this relaxed in the first place?

............ squishy. It's squishy.

Sneaky, sneaky.

Rafilia is lying on my lap, wiggling around like a mollusk, flapping her legs.

Incidentally, Cecil is sleeping with his back to me.

Is this what happens when I tell them both that they can do what they want? I'll take a look at it.

'If you're convinced, please sit there. We'll talk about it.

'...... elves are a noble race. They are a noble race and yet ......

Lila sat back in her chair with a complicated look on her face.

'First, we'll take care of your escort,'

I said.

'And while we're at it, we're going to do some research over the mountains. So the six of us will be escorting you on the outward journey, and the three of us, half of us, will be escorting you back.

No problem. I just need to be able to make a pilgrimage to the valley beyond the mountains.

We're all on the same page.

'I agree. I know the route over the mountain myself, but it's not safe for me to do it alone. So, for a year now, I've been asking the adventurer's guild here at Hermilt to help me.

But because of the wizard's rampage, there's no one to accompany you?

Yes. I'm a magician myself.

'You know the route over the mountain without being spotted by the wizards of the fort, don't you?

Yeah. I'll show you the way.

The half-elf Lyra nodded.

'I understand. Now let's talk about the details.

Okay.

Then Lyra looked at Raphilia in her mollusk state.

'...... Ugh. The image of an elf. The image of a noble elf...

Do you like elves that much ......?

Legend has it that my ancestors were noble elves.

Lila said, looking at Raphilia.

'She was well behaved and polite, and was skilled in magic. My mother is an elf and my father is a human, but ...... still, I am proud to be of elven blood.

Does this whole pilgrimage thing have something to do with it?

'My own clan is supposed to make a pilgrimage to the other side of the mountain as a coming of age ritual. I can't tell you all the details because of the family legend.

It's ......, right?

A noble elf ......?

I'm curious, but if I go into it, I'm going to have to give out information on the 'Ancient Elf Ruins'.

Let's try to sneak in a probe while moving .......

''Then we'll take the quest, right?

'Oh ...... our purposes seem to be aligned. No problem.

Lila looked at Raphilia again, ...... somehow holding her cheeks and

Yes, and besides, adventuring with elves is my hobby.

...... You're an elf moe half-elf.

There are all sorts of people, this world too.

Finally, may I make one last condition?

I don't mind.

If the monster we encounter is even more powerful than Lyra-san's story, I'll give priority to my child's safety.

I said.

"Even if I have to pay a penalty for failing the quest, I will withdraw (tetai) to protect the lives of my friends. Of course, I won't throw you out.

I've heard that ...... doesn't produce demons that powerful.

But still, sir.

...... Got it.

Of course, I'll have an emergency plan in place, though.

Just to be sure, I should get my client's permission.

You're leaving the day after tomorrow. I want it ready by then.

With that, the half-elf Lyra stood up.

''Let me give you one last piece of advice. You'd better buy some 'mountain hiking' skills just in case.

"'Mountain hiking' skills?

'Yeah. That will reduce fatigue by 20%. I'm sure they sell it at the skill shop in this town. Oh, and ...... give my regards to that elf and dark elf. I'd like to introduce myself if I can. I'd like to hear your name and date of birth, as well as what your favorite foods are.

Excuse me. We're both in our free time right now. We'll talk about those things on the quest.

............ Yes.

Lila-Harmilt left with a lonesome voice.

She left behind in her room a parchment on which was a drawing of a mountain path to the middle of the road.

Let's check it against the map in the Adventurer's Guild later.

''Well, shall we get ready?''

That's why...

We decided to take a quest on our way to the "Ancient Elf Ruins".

A day later, the day after dawn.

We had come to the town gate.

We are now going to go through a small mountain to explore the ruins. There were six of us on the outward journey. On the way back, half of us are going to take Lyra to town, leaving the exploring group at the ruins. The road is gentle, and it seems to be only a hiking course.

Well, let's go as far as we can.

Big brother, big brother.

Suddenly, Iris tugged on the sleeve of my dress.

'What's up, Iris?'

Your brother bought your 'mountain hiking' skills, didn't he?

Yeah. Surprisingly cheap.

''It was a level 1 super common skill, you know. Plus, he'd disappear after a while of hiking in the mountains.

You have Iris installed, right?

Yes. Of course you do.

I bought enough 'mountain hiking' skills for a few people yesterday.

It was a super common skill, and thanks to the fact that I went through someone I know, it was pretty cheap.

'Could it be, Iris, that you want to 'rebuild' the 'mountain hiking'?

That's my brother!　You're right!

No, he said he'd know if he had such an expectant look on his face.

''I forgot to mention that Iris actually has 'Bonsai Lv 1'

...... 'Bonsai LV1'?

My father gave it to Iris as a way to increase the number of like-minded people.

Bonsai Lv 1

Skills to 'clean' and 'grow' 'plants'

'I see. So, if you take that and 'rebuild' it with 'Mountain Hiking LV1', you'll have a hiking cheat skill.

Yes. Iris and her brother are very conscientious.

You're the master. That much.

Besides, I had planned to make a cheat-type hiking skill, and I stocked up on materials.

But with Bonsai Lv 1, I could do the same thing as I gave Rita with Bonsai Lv 1. I learned about the effects of that skill in "True Consciousness Sharing: Mind Linkage True".

In the same way, if we combine the general outline of 'Bonsai', we should be able to create a skill that will make mountain hiking easier.

''Then Iris, can you give me 'Bonsai Lv 1'?　I'll cheat me and my 'mountain walker' and give it to Iris.

''No, no, I thought we should mix the magic of big brother and Iris ...... and make a cheat skill that is ...... higher, just in case.

No, we're running out of time. We're leaving.

It will take time for me and Iris to "rebuild" the skill normally.

I can "rebuild" the "Fast Rebuild Quick Structure" right here, but I'll have to take my time to stabilize that skill later.

............ When big brother and Rita-sama ...... were 'spirit-linked', they acquired a new 'rebuilding' skill. And I'm listening to .......

Oh, that one.

That reminds me, I haven't used it yet, "Fast Rebuild "Quick Structure" Kai".

That's a skill that allows you to quickly 'rebuild' a skill just like a normal 'Fast Reconstruction'.

It also has the ability to remotely stabilize concepts even when a slave is in a remote location.

Furthermore, I later found out that the burden of adjusting the skill is reduced. Instead, though, it looks like the time is extended.

Sure, that would allow you to stabilize your skills while moving around, but .......

...... Be honest with me, Iris.

Excuse me? Iris always lives honestly, doesn't she?

The fact that you told me about your 'Bonsai' skill just before you left means you were aiming for this.

I'm not aiming for that. Iris, I'm not looking for the first time to receive a new skill to rebuild or anything like that.

You're thinking really hard.

'You're going to have to work on stabilizing your skills on the move, okay?　I'm fine.

I'm not afraid!　Boom, right?

Okay. Let's do it.

I'm sure it will make Iris' mountain hike easier.

Besides, I'm also curious to see what effect the 'cheat mountain hike' will have.

However, I can't let Lila-san know about it, so I'll have to be sneaky.

Just to be sure, I would like to remind you all that your brother ...... received the skills he created all by himself. I'm ashamed to let you know that I'm ...... walking around with my brother, who is ...... connected to him.

Yeah ...... that's embarrassing for me too.

Me and Iris looked at each other and nodded. Iris, your face is bright red. Maybe me too.

...... So, come here then.

"Yes, sir. Brother.

I took Iris out of sight and put my hand on her chest.

I installed Bonsai Lv 1 inside me and called up Iris's Mountain Hiking Lv 1 - all I needed to do was to 'rebuild' it.

Let's go. Iris.

Yes. Please come. Brother.

Activate the Quick-Structure Rebuild Quickly!

"Mountain Trekking Lv 1

Skill to walk "mountain paths" "quickly and surely".

"Bonsai LV1

Skill to 'grow' 'plants' in a 'beautiful' way

'Recast 'Mountain Hiking' and 'Bonsai' as '4 Concept Cheat Skills'. Execution!　'Fast rebuild and reform'!

Hmm...

Iris's body bounced with a twitch.

My newly perfected skill is...

Brilliant Stroll, Lv 1

Skill to walk a "mountain path" in a "clean" and "quick and reliable" manner.

You can literally walk quickly and reliably on mountain trails with a clean gait.

The strain on your feet, knees and hips is reduced by 10% of the number of concepts (GAINENSUU).

When activated, a marker appears in your field of vision to indicate a comfortable line to walk on. By following these instructions, your burden is further reduced by 30%. The markers can also be shared with other players who are holding hands.

It also has an autopilot function.

...... As expected of the '4 Concept Cheat Skills'

Fatigue is reduced by up to 70%? That's amazing.

And the autopilot function ...... has an autopilot function?

With this, Iris can get to her destination even when she's asleep. And as long as we hold hands, I can take advantage of the navigation system. Sharing it with everyone in 'True Consciousness Sharing' will make it easier for the entire party to get around.

...... I think this will change the whole concept of mountain hiking,

I'm sure it was your brother's 'ability to rebuild'

Iris hugged my arm and laughed.

'Iris will stop at nothing to make your brother's quest easier. Now, let's go. Iris is so much better than being 'readjusted' while walking. In fact, it's a big deal!

A few moments later, Lila came in with her luggage.

'I'm going to take the lead now and lead you all through.

'Mmm,' declared Lila, with a puff of her chest.

'I know some of you are not used to hiking in the mountains. But you must protect yourselves from the demons. I believe that the elves and dark elves are able to be in the woods and mountains ...... and their masters are .......

Lila glanced at me and coughed.

Well, don't take it easy. For my part, I'm fine with a few of my guards staying behind. Only those who are able to follow you will be able to do so. That's all.

That's why...

Me, Iris, Cecil, Aine, Raphilia and Cutlass, who had installed the 4 Concept Mountain Hiking Skill without knowing it, and Cecil, Aine, Raphilia and Cutlass, had started the 'Ancient Elf Ruins Survey'.