Chapter 57 - The Easiest Interrogation 1_2

Our drama-filled morning ended.

After eating breakfast, we decided to go to the Adventurer's Guild.

Regrettably, Kimi wouldn't let me carry my weapon. I wanted to test the condition of my body after getting Debuff, Weakened Heartbeat. I want to know the changes that occurred because of this Debuff that will accompany me for the next nine days.

I wanted to know that but Kimi told me to rest.

"Haa..." I sighed as my ears and tail hung weakly.

"You need to know big sis, I won't let you work on a quest even if you make such a sad expression."

"I know."

I moved my powerless legs for some time and we finally reached the Adventurer's Guild.

At that place, I went straight to the counter where Ellis was. Kimi and I had to wait in line for a few dozens of minutes before we could talk to the woman.

And yes, Kimi followed me and take a break from her school because she insisted on accompanying me. She wanted to make sure I didn't work.

Why does she have such fragile trust in me?

"Miss Eclaite! I'm glad to see you're okay. I wanted to talk with you more but this busy time didn't let me do it. I hope we can talk later. Now, is there anything I can help you with?"

"Thank you Miss Ellis and yes, I would like to ask for a recommendation of stores, places where I can sell these gems." I put a little pouch filled with ruby onto Ellis's counter table.

The woman opened the little pouch and took a ruby inside it. "You never stop to surprise me! I didn't expect I would hold a Tier 2 Ruby even more with this size!"

Ellis looked so pleased as she checked a ruby as big as a ping pong ball from various angles.

"Before I give you a recommendation of stores, let me ask you a few questions. I also want you to answer my questions honestly. Are you ready?" asked Ellis, who returned the ruby in her hand into the little pouch.

I nodded and said, "Of course."

"Good!" Ellis tapped the counter three times with her index finger then moved her lips. "Is all this ruby yours?"

"Of course, those ruby is mine."

"Tell me you didn't steal or rob this Ruby."

My ears twitched when I heard that sentence. "I don't think that's a question."

"Your response, Miss Eclaite."

"... I didn't steal or take the Ruby, I picked it up."

"Oh! Where did you pick up this ruby?"

"I picked it up from the Dungeon."

"Dungeon? Did you join a Party and explore Foltian, Miss Eclaite?"

"Foltian? Not! The dungeon I'm exploring is Lost City Beldea outside the city."

As I answered, Ellis was silent to look at me. The woman went to the little bell located on the left side of the counter table before looking back at me.

Seeing Ellis' strange behavior, I asked, "Something's wrong, Miss Ellis?"

Ellis made a nod of the head. "Yes, something is wrong but I will take care of it later. Now, for a store, I recommend Trixias Jewelry and Hermes Trading. Or, you can sell this ruby to the Adventurer's Guild."

Oh! I didn't think I could sell this ruby here. This means I don't have to bother to visit the stores recommended by Ellis.

"If the purchase price offered by the Adventurer's Guild matches the market price, I don't mind selling all those ruby."

"Of course the Adventurer's Guild purchased Items according to the market price. You don't have to worry. So, does this mean yes?"

"Yes."

"Then I will process your request. Tell me, which payment method do you want, cash or payment that goes directly into your savings in our bank?"

"Please put the payment directly into my savings."

"I understand." Ellis put a label on my little pouch. She weighed the pouch before finally storing it in a drawer. "Can I borrow your Adventurer's Card?"

"Absolutely," I replied, who then gave Ellis my card.

The woman took a Magic Tool and did something on my card. A few minutes later, she returned my card.

[142 large gold coins.]

This row on the back of my card left my eyes wide open. Then I saw Ellis.

"This much?" I asked with surprise.

"Yes, is there anything else you need?"

I blinked and my ears twitched for a while before I finally said, "... yes, I want to know the progress of the Quest I made, one Quest to find Wielth."

As I said the jerk's name, Kimi's ears stood up. Immediately, she approached Ellis and then said, "Is there anyone working on the Quest? I'd like to see the incoming report immediately if the Quest has been done."

Kimi's intense yearning surprised me. As for Ellis, the woman smiled then said, "I'll check it out. Please wait a minute."

After disappearing into a room for a few minutes, Ellis returned with another female Staff Guild.

Ellis made a bitter smile when she saw us. "Sorry, Kimi, Miss Eclaite. Like yesterday, no Adventurer has yet taken the Quest."

The news instantly made my sister's ears and tail hangs weakly. I didn't say anything and just stroked Kimi's head to comfort her.

"Ehem! Miss Eclaite, Kimi, if you please, come with me. There's something important I want to ask." Ellis then smiled at her co-workers. "Rena, please handle this counter for some time."

"Sure, I'll do my best."

"Thank you," Ellis told the girl named Rena. The woman then guided us to a waiting room.

In that room, I was confused.

When the woman gave us a cup of tea and snacks, I asked, "What do you want to talk about, Miss Ellis?"

"I'm curious and want to know one thing," she said as she sat on the couch. "Please tell me about the Lost City Beldea you said earlier? Why do you consider the place a Dungeon? And is it true that the dungeon is outside this city?"

Oh! Crab! After hearing all those questions, I realized that I made a blunder. I let slip the name of Lost City Beldea!

"Dungeon? Lost City Beldea? Is there such a Dungeon in the city of Rishtonbell?" Kimi wondered as she picked up a cookie.

"I'm trying to find out. And it looks like, big sis of yours know something. Please let us know, Miss Eclaite."

The two pairs of eyes that looked at me made me feel uncomfortable.

"Dungeon? What do you mean? I don't know anything about this Lost City Beldea. Hahaha..." I turned my face away and made a dry laugh.

As I wish Ellis would forget and no longer dig about Beldea, "Ding! Ding!" The bell's voice was heard.

"Big sis is lying."

"Looks like you're lying, miss Eclaite."

The words spoken by Kimi and Ellis simultaneously took me by surprise.

"I'm not lying!"

I denied it in a panic. then...

Ding! Ding!

The bell chimes again.