32-Episode 32 Request and Scammer

Please!　Please take the request!

That's why I can't do it by rule.

What we heard as we entered the guild was such a conversation.

The conversations were led by the guild's contact person and a stranger, and the two of them, or rather the man, were speaking up loudly as if they were more excited than the other two.

''There's even a reward! Just take down the demons you can take with this!

We can't accept such an unusual request. It's been reported that the demons that appear in your village are of different ranks and numbers, and it's impossible to defeat only demons of a certain rank or lower for convenience. We can't accept a request that doesn't pay a fair reward according to the guild's rules!

It sounds like he's in some kind of trouble.

In the end, the man didn't get the job and left with his shoulders slumped.

'Um, what happened?'

I went to ask the person at the counter where Liliera-san was arguing with the man.

'Oh no, it's nothing serious, we were just talking about how we can't take on the job because we don't have enough commission.

What kind of work did you do?　He looked pretty desperate, though.

'Actually, that man is the mayor of a village near here, and he asked me to get rid of a demon that was destroying the village's fields.

'Then I don't think it's too big a request, is it?　If it's a forest of demonic beasts, which is basically limited to adventurers with a B rank or higher, wouldn't the equivalent of a D rank be normal for an ordinary village guard, even if it's high?

It's usually the case, but lately the number of demons around the capital has increased dramatically. The other day, there was even a big name like Kaiser Hawk killed near the capital. It seems that high level demons are approaching near human settlements as a result of this.

So you'll be in the village of the chief who was just here?

''Yes, the demons approaching the village are mixed in with high-ranking demons here and there. At first, they were paying us well, but recently, they may have run out of money, and they've become reluctant to pay us. And this time, the amount of reward specified by the guild has finally become less than the minimum, so we can no longer ask for work.

No.....

I see, it's true that these days there are rumors of an increase in the number of demons around the capital, which is why the towns and villages near the capital are suffering secondary damage.

The client can't ask for a job, and the guild can't accept the request.

The problem isn't just that they won't take requests.

There are many species of demons that attack humans.

If this is the case, there's a chance they will eventually attack not only fields and livestock, but humans as well.

If that happens, the inhabitants of the village will have to make a decision to abandon the village in order to protect themselves from the demons.

Ah, I see. And so, Liliera-san........

"I'm sorry, Mr. Lex. I'm sorry, but I think I'm going to have to split up for the day.

With that, Liliera-san walks out of the guild.

''Kyu?''

Fluffy asks as if he's going to say what he's going to do.

'Of course I'll follow you,'

I chase after Liliella-san as she leaves the guild.

''Wait, Liliella-san,''

Mr. Lex?　Why are you following me!

Liliera-san is surprised when I follow her.

'Because, Liliera-san, you're going to the person you just met, right?

What makes you think that?

I rather wonder what makes you think otherwise.

'Liliella, you put your old self over that village chief, didn't you?

"?

Correctly, he remembered the old, old hometown that he had to abandon because he couldn't ask the adventurers to do it.

That's why Liliera-san can't pretend she didn't see that village chief.

''That's right. Because that's why I became an adventurer.

She saves her family, reclaims her home, and doesn't betray anyone who asks for help.

'Yes, protecting those who seek help is what Liliella's ideal adventurer is all about, isn't it?

Yes.

However, I wonder where the village chief was earlier.

Ugh, come to think of it...

It looks like we've completely lost the village chief.

If we don't find that man, we won't be able to help him.

Kyu!

At that moment, the Fluffy Fluffy that was on top of my head jumped down to the ground and barked as if to tell us to follow him.

And when he slammed his chest, he barked as if to tell us to follow him.

Can you follow the scent of the village chief?

Coo!

A confident mooch.

'Okay, I've got you!'

Kyuwoo!

You're not going to be able to do that.

There she is!　It's him!

Led by Fluffy Mofo, we were running through town when we finally found the village chief from earlier.

''Hey you over there........''

Wait!

I stop Liliella, who was about to run out to the village chief.

What?　What?

Apparently, Liliera didn't notice.

"Hey, there, those three guys. Are you following that man?

What?

Yes, there were three men behind that village chief.

They seemed to be walking around chatting, but when the village chief turned the corner, they turned in the same direction.

See, they turned in the same direction again.

'Huh?　Could it be a bandit?!

Liliera-san shouts out in surprise and alarm.

It is true that the royal capital is a large city, so the possibility of encountering such a crime is great.

But I have a feeling it's a little different.

''Hmm, how can I say, it's not the air of someone who would commit a crime right now...''

''If you ask me, it's more like...?

Liliera-san's appearance, who was probing the men, changed.

''Couldn't be those guys..........................no doubt!　It's them!

Liliera-san suddenly tried to jump out of the room, so I hurriedly stopped her.

''Wait, what's happening all of a sudden!

''It's them!

''What, what?!''

Liliera points excitedly at the men.

'It's them!　They're the fake adventurers who tricked us!

What?

You don't mean to tell me that those three were the fake adventurers who caused Liliella and her village to be destroyed?

Is that really true?　So it wasn't a mistake or something?

I am sure of it!　He may look different and somewhat older, but he's definitely that imposter who fooled us!

As soon as she said that, Liliella tried to jump out again.

''Let me go!　We've got to get those guys!

'You wouldn't have any evidence if you caught him now!　If you start a violent incident here, Liliera said she'll get caught!

But they're going to cheat on that guy for sure!　Like you tricked us!

Huh!

Oh, I see. Liliera-san was not only because they were tricked, but she was also trying to catch them so that that village chief and his village would not suffer the same thing as their own?

''........then it's even worse that we can't catch them now.

So, I'm supposed to just sit back and watch her get hurt?

Exactly!

''Huh!?''

I roll my eyes, wondering what Liliera-san is going to say.

''May I, Liliella-san?　Even if you catch them now, they haven't committed a crime yet, so even if you catch them, you can't turn them in to the guards. So, if you want to catch them, it must be after those men have gone to the village chief's village and received the request.

Well, now that I think about it, I guess that's true.

I guess he finally realized that the blood was in his head when he heard the explanation.

Liliera-san blushes and realizes her bravery.

''So we'll follow them from behind and follow them to that village chief's village.

Are you sure you'll be able to keep up?　If there's nowhere to hide on the street, they'll find us.

Yeah, yeah, Liliera is finally being cautious again.

I'll be fine. I'll have an idea when we get out of King's Landing.

You're not going to be able to do that.

After leaving King's Landing, we followed the village chief and his trio of men down the street.

In order to avoid being noticed by the village chief, the men are frequently hiding in the shadows.

And then they were cautious of their surroundings, looking for anyone who might be watching them.

''Hey, so what do we do now?''

While hiding in the shadows together, Liliera-san asks me a question.

Certainly, if we continue on like this, there's a good chance they'll find us, right?

''Well, shall we get on with it? Come on, Fluffy.''

Coo!

Fluffy Mofo runs from my feet to my body and onto my head.

'Hold my hand, Liliella, please.

Yeah, yeah.

Liliella-san's cheeks turned a little red and she held my hand.

After making contact with Liliera-san and one of the mofos and one of the mofos, I activated my magic.

''Invisible Field!''

A light purple light envelops our bodies.

'Huh?　What is this?!

Liliella is surprised by the light that surrounds her body.

''Let's go!''

What?

I keep holding Liliella's hand as I continue on the street.

''Hey! You can't get too close or they'll find you!

It's okay. It's okay. Hey, fellas!

I call out to the three guys who were hiding in the shadows.

''Choo-choo!　What are you doing!

Lilliera-san panicked at the unexpected action.

However, the men didn't react as if they didn't hear me.

"What?　Why, why?

Liliera-san, who was surprised that the men didn't have any reaction, looks at me with a huff.

''Lex-san did something, didn't he!

Hmph, that's right.

''Yes. This is the effect of a covert magic called Invisible Field. When this magic is activated, the surgeon and anyone who comes in contact with the surgeon will not be noticed by those around them.

"What?　What's that?　You have that kind of magic?

And they don't hear you scream. Even more so.

I tug on Liliella's arm and step out in front of the men.

'Hello!'

We waved our hands in front of the men and they didn't react to us.

And even if you are right in front of them like this, they won't notice you. Basically, they can't recognize us unless we make contact with them.

Oh, no...

Liliera-san is looking at the men with a stunned look on her face.

''What the hell, I didn't know this kind of magic existed, you could do whatever you wanted without anyone finding out if you had this!

''No, there are still a lot of restrictions. Oh, yes, please keep your hands on me, because if you don't touch my body, your magic effect will expire.

Uh-huh. Okay, so now we have to hold hands the whole way to the village?

Huh?　I don't know why, but Liliera-san's face turned bright red.

''Then do you want to continue to go with these people to that man's village?

''Well it's kind of weird that I'm traveling with those villains when I'm trying to catch them.

Thus, the five of us followed the village chief.