354-348 Recollection 2 Summon request from Adventurer's Guild Headquarters

This is the third(...) time I've come to this adventurer's guild headquarters in the labyrinthine state city of Grandle.

The first time was for post-processing when the same reincarnated Blood attacked us with slaves to get Nadia and Lydia back.

Well, that time, only my master went into the Adventurer's Guild and finished the post-processing, so I didn't go inside myself.......

And the second time was a little while ago when I received a message from the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters requesting an emergency summoning.......I was overwhelmed at that time.

It started when Grandle's strongest party came to the Labyrinth of Conspiracy with a message in their possession.

The strongest party of that Grandle's strongest party messed with the War Maiden Holy Knights who had just come for power leveling, and for some reason the members of the War Maiden Holy Knights pretended to be weak.

I didn't expect Lumina-san to join them, and my masters got into a bad mood, resulting in me having to fight them alone.

After activating the purification wave to make sure I wasn't a demon race, I knew and knew that there were many people who were strong even though their level was low, so I used the power of the water spirit and water dragon to lock them in an ice coffin so that only their faces would appear.

However, my masters saw that and ridiculed me for being "boring", "not very popular (docile)", "that's why you're a bad ass" and so on and so forth, so I had no choice but to release the ice coffin and activate my body strengthening, setting up a close battle and overwhelming them.

In the first place, he understood that the level of opponents in an opponent's battle was based on the masters, so no matter how strong their titles were, they wouldn't know if they were real or not until they opened the lid.

From there, the masters' sermons were directed at the strongest party of Grandle, who were easily defeated. Needless to say, I felt somewhat sorry for them.

All I can say is that I didn't mess with the War Maiden Holy Knights in the first place, but I found out that there was a request for Lumina-san, the captain of the War Maiden Holy Knights, to accompany me, and as a result, it turned out that I just broke the pride of Grandle's Strongest Party.

The visit was in response to the summoning request as well as an apology for that.

And the summoning request from the Adventurer's Guild was only for me and Master, and Lumina-san was only a summoning request.

Initially, Lumina-san, who received the call-up request without a clear reason, was puzzled.

If there was, I thought it was related to the church headquarters or the Kingdom of Louvrek.

But Lumina-san denied it and said it wouldn't be related to the nobility.

So, even though the master was looking for a reason, only he and his friends could have guessed the reason for calling the non-adventurer Lumina, and he left the choice of whether or not to go with the truth to them.

So, Lumina-san decided to respond to the call-up request, and I hurriedly made preparations, saying that I had to prepare for the option of running away in case of emergency.

As I recall, as long as the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters wasn't rotten at that time, anything was fine.

If something happened to Lumina-san, it would be a problem, so I'll just take the utmost precaution.

I think that's what I was thinking about.

I already knew that the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters was built the same as the other branches with the exception of a few, so me, Master and Lumina-san went to the reception counter and told them the reason for our visit.

Then we were instructed to pass through a door inside the counter, and we were surprised when we opened it as we were told.

It was because of the sudden change in scenery.

Perhaps there was a door in the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters that could be transferred to a designated transfer.

And the destination of the transfer was probably the temple that was said to be underneath the training grounds.

Waiting there were the head of the Adventurer's Guild General Headquarters the Grand Master and a reincarnated person who called herself the Priestess of Prophecy.

After exchanging greetings and introductions, there was an immediate explanation of why they were summoned.

Incidentally, I wondered what kind of arrogant woman the reincarnate who calls herself a prophecy priestess would be, but I was surprised to find a very waddling little animal-like woman.

And as I listened to her, I learned that she didn't start calling herself a Word Maiden, but that the Grand Master had made her call herself that.

I was also told that this was an excuse to protect the reincarnated, and it is fresh in my mind that he apologized to her for the reincarnation in his heart.

Then the reincarnate told him that he foresaw that darkness and chaos would soon rule this world (Galdardia) and told the Grand Master about it as a prophecy.

As if to supplement his words, the Grand Master took over the reincarnator's words and learned that the prediction was a little over a year ago.

From there, it was, in a sense, a monologue of the reincarnated person.

One day after he made the prediction, he could see a future where the world would be ruled by darkness and chaos.

Since then, even if he repeated the prediction many times, he still saw the same future.

The reincarnated person consulted the Grandmaster and asked him for clues to prevent such a future from happening, even if it was just a trivial prediction.

I didn't think that prediction was a hundred percent, but Master died once, just like the prophecy said, and I decided to keep quiet and listen to what he had to say.

When Grand Master was researching various things about the prediction, he remembered the being who had overturned the future despite the fact that he was predicted to die.......Master.

However, when he tried to listen to the story, his master was missing, and apparently there was even a search for him.

At that time, we were just heading to the foot of the dragon valley, so there was no way we could find him in the vicinity, and we had no way of knowing that such a thing was happening.

Moreover, it seems that our premonitions were thrown off by some kind of force and we were unable to see.

One day about half a year later, I tried to look for clues to the future as usual, but this time I couldn't see the future at all.

I thought it was about the time I somehow stepped through the labyrinth of the world tree, but I wondered if the future became unpredictable after receiving that title, or if it was because the spirit queen was freed from the labyrinth, but either way, the cause was me. There seemed to be no doubt about it.

The Grandmaster and the reincarnation were looking for the cause of it.

Then they heard that an adventurer based in Grandle had been rescued by us near the Labyrinth of Plotting.

And for some reason, it seems that in the adventurer's guild, my master and I are famous for our master-disciple relationship, and the reincarnator has decided to look at me.

However, he couldn't see anything because he had never met me, so he looked for the place where his master was, and found me with him.

He apologized for peeking into the future without permission, but it didn't seem to be something I wanted to see, so I accepted his apology.

Maybe the reason I couldn't look into the future was because we were all reincarnated together?　Or maybe it's because they have the title of Protector of the World.　In exchange for hiding our words from such thoughts........　

So in the end, we foresaw every single adventurer in Grandle and looked for adventurers who had a future contact with us, and suddenly the first group of the strongest party in Grandle seemed to see us meeting with them, so we activated a request to force them to go to the labyrinth of conspiracy, where we didn't even know if they were there or not, and used them as messengers.

That's where we first found out why they were so frustrated.

Well, I thought I might have to respond a little to such strawman thoughts, and I told them about the evil gods, the demon race, and demonization.

But I didn't talk about forbidden magic revives, reincarnated dragons, spirits, or branges at all.......

Grandmasters and reincarnators were astonished at the fact that the evil gods were mentioned in the conversation.

Moreover, they had grasped the story of the demon race and demonization to some extent in the Adventurer's Guild, but they didn't know the details.

If you think about it, what happened at the headquarters of St. Schuler's Church and what happened in the basement of the Empire were probably kept under wraps, and even if there were witnesses, there was no advantage in telling anyone about it, so it couldn't spread.

And then I realized that I hadn't disclosed any information to the Adventurer's Guild.

But I'm not particularly obligated to report it....

Amidst the heavy air, the Grand Master asked me if there was anything the Adventurer's Guild could do to help, and I told him what I thought of.

As I recall, there was this exchange.

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'Let all of the adventurers have a drink of object X instead of alcohol, if only after every meal. That way we can boost our strength.

If truth be told, I'd like the residents to drink Object X, but the residents don't have the power to fight that much in the first place, and I only spoke on the premise that the adventurers would protect the residents.

However, when Object X was mentioned, the Grandmaster's expression changed.

''This isn't the time for joking around, but...''

I didn't mean to be joking either, but the Grand Master thought I was joking.

I had no choice but to shift the conversation to ways to minimize the damage.

'First of all, those adventurers who can't win by fighting the surrounding demons, but under the guidance of the Adventurer's Guild, it's better to level up in the labyrinth where the weaker ones in the vicinity come out. If you don't want to do that, then we can have them wait in the guild until the darkness and chaos arrive.

'That would cause a backlash. Besides, you can't bind your actions when you don't know when that future will come...

Feeling contradicted by the fact that he was asked if there was anything he could do and then suddenly rejected both ideas, he decided to properly explain the efficacy of Object X, since he owed a great deal to the Adventurer's Guild of Meratni.

My master was laughing next to me at this, but I kept nodding my head because it was all true.

Well, Lumina-san gave me a look of disbelief.

'Of course you do. But then, why did you summon us?　It's true that adventurers have a basic right to act freely. But in case of an emergency, wouldn't the guild be able to force adventurers to stand by depending on their rank?　And you can't even do that?

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''I understand. Then predict when the evil gods and demons will move. I'll order you to stand by forcibly there. If you still make a fuss, in order to become stronger, not to become a demon, and not to complain, I'll have you drink Object X after every meal. Let me tell you, the reason I was able to go from a healer to a sage is because of my training with my master and Object X. This is not a joke........　

I decided to weigh myself a little bit, as I knew that if I forced Object X to do anything, it could cause a riot.

I'm sure they must have taken it for granted.

Wherever I go, Object X is treated as a punishment, so it seems like Gruger-san and Alice will eventually do it for me...

Even so, the Grand Master might not react and time might pass with a heavy atmosphere.

That was when I thought that.

The master gave me a helping hand.

''Ooh that's good. It won't turn into a demon race and it will become stronger. Well, your level won't go up, though.

While thanking his master, he went on to emphasize that it was only optional.

''Still, it's safer than moving poorly and getting turned into a demon. After this commotion is over, if you don't want to drink, you don't have to. Besides, if you don't like it, you can do what you want. We've already done most of what we can do in the Luciel Chamber of Commerce.

Are you talking about the mage who asked for that installation?

Yes, sir.

''Grandmaster. Luciel killed Grandle's strongest party twice in the blink of an eye...no, he didn't kill them, so he knocked them out. Still, it's an enemy that I don't know if we can win at all. Then what can an adventurer do?

...to protect the people?

I almost got mad at the Grandmaster for saying such a thing, but then I reminded myself that if I didn't have experience fighting evil gods and demons, I wouldn't have a choice.

But if I didn't have a magic tool, I went on to explain to him that if I didn't have a magic tool, he wouldn't understand even if I explained something suspicious to him.......

''All the towns and villages in this country are controlled by the Adventurer's Guild, right?　You can have the adventurers defend it. Once the magic tools made by the Luciel Trading Company are installed, no demons or demons will be able to enter. And if the inhabitants are unable to fight, they will feel protected, even if the people beside them are low-ranking adventurers.

He said to use it for performance.

That's for the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters to decide.

The master assured me that, and from there, it was decided that a meeting would be held from the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters to the guild masters of the various chapters - the decision was made.

After that, this time, they were told about Lumina-san and her relationship with her surroundings.

The content of the meeting upset me a bit, and for the next few days, Lumina-san was completely unruly.

So I--.　

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Come on, Luciel, let's get the hell out of here.

Oh, yes.

I was vaguely remembering something from a little while ago when I saw the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters and was urged by my master to move on.

Maybe it's because it's Lionel instead of Lumina-san this time, but Master is tense... well, no.

I guess he's getting fired up because the battle is about to start.

''What's going on?　It's so unusual for Luciel to be in a daze.

'I'm sorry. I just remembered the last time I came to the Adventurer's Guild headquarters.

Yeah. Well, I guess it's safe to say this time.

Yes, sir. If they rely on us to impose on them, we can transfer them to the war zone.

That's pretty extreme indeed...

I feel that Lionel has become slightly more belligerent since I've explained what happened here last time.

I don't know what kind of reaction I'll get until I actually enter the guild.

Well, since I'm accompanied by two reliable guards, it should be fine.

Let's go.

Yes, sir.

Thus, he opened the door of the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters for the third time.

A large number of adventurers were waiting inside the guild.

''With the uncertain power of prophecy, how could you choose to have so many adventurers waiting inside your guild?

There were a few too many of them, and I felt a strange vibrancy or heat.

''That's for sure. But the prophecy came at a time when the appearance of demons was increasing and strengthened, so I suppose that's why I made the decision.

I have a feeling there's more to it than that, though.

'Who was it that suggested that no one should die for nothing?

It's me, but...

Then, just like last time, I use my magic ball to contact them, and they tell me to go through the back door and move on.

I've received a few messages since then, but I have the impression that it wasn't going so well.

But still, is the preparation as an adventurer's guild done properly?

Then Lionel's voice came into my ears.

'Luciel-sama, there are those who are looking at you so blatantly, do you want to lightly intimidate them?'

That would be a problem, so let's not do it.

Lionel is too stressed out, so it might have been better to force him to return to Yenis for once.

The adventurers were blocking the entrance to the counter, but as soon as we walked in, they sensed it and left the place.

When I entered the counter, I got a lot of attention at once, but I ignored them and walked through the door to find myself in the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters Grandmaster's room.

There were the Grand Master, Daisy, the reincarnated Priestess of Prophecy, and all the dignitaries of the countries except for Blange.

As expected, they couldn't gather the heads of the countries, but it would be enough to serve as a messenger.

In fact, this one or this one can move if the Adventurer's Guild Headquarters is slow.

I'm the first to announce to these important people.

I'm going to declare an urgent compulsory request to all adventurers. Please make an urgent request for cooperation from the headquarters of the Adventurer's Guild of the Labyrinth National City of Grandle to the Healer's Guild, Merchant's Guild, Medicine Master's Guild and Mage's Guild. We've already put all the groundwork in place. Also, all of our dignitaries, please inform your countries of our intention to open fire.

Then all at once, the dignitaries in charge of the countries' diplomacy began to contact them with their demon ball.

''But is there really an evil god?''

The Grand Master must still be feeling incredulous somewhere.

'Yes. So, Daisy, how did you get your prediction?

Next, the demons will emerge from the coast of the Rubruk Kingdom that's all we know.

Seeing the sweat on his forehead, I wonder if he's in a hurry?

''All right. Then you'll have to pass on the newly foreseen information through the Demon Ball from now on.

Yes. But are you okay?

''Is that what you're going to do now?　Or was it your last prediction?

Both.

Apparently, you're right to be pondering over the prediction you made.

Well, I just don't think you can see my future because you can overturn the foretold future.

'I'm going to go into hiding after this fight is over, so I'm going to do my best to finish it off.

Daisy turns over with an indescribable look on her face.

The Grand Master saw that and moved to the side of the door to see if he could get his mind around it.

'You're going to Brange already?'

Yes, please.

Come on.

So, Miss Daisy, I asked you to call me back.

Yes, sir.

Then I followed behind the Grand Master and moved through the door to the basement of the guild headquarters.

And as me, Master, and Lionel got on the one magic circle there, the Grand Master filled it with magic power.

''Well then, I've left the adventurers in charge.

I know ... I asked the world for help.

At the sound of those words, the magic circle shone and we transitioned to the Duchy of Brange.