451 - - Episode 449 I Want to Watch My Disciples Grow Up

A few days have passed since the wild boar and mushroom party. Today, Gina and the kids are going to get a request at the Adventurers' Guild alone, so I'm going to follow them secretly and keep an eye on them.

I'm going to check how much Gina and her friends have grown, but I can't deny that ...... I feel like a parent watching over my children's errands. I'm also a little worried that if I'm discovered I'll be treated like a stalker.

"Sylphie. Are you okay?　Are Gina and the others getting tangled up or anything?"

This time we can't enter the Adventurers' Guild together because we are going incognito. I'm sure we'll be safe, since Sylphy knows what's going on, but I'm still a little worried.

But if I get involved while I'm watching over them, I'd rather get involved because it would be safer and I could gain experience. I have mixed feelings about this.

"It's okay, I mean, it's not going to be a problem. You seem to be enjoying picking out the requests."

"What?　Adventurers' guilds tend to get tangled up, don't they? Why can't there be any problems?"

Gina is beautiful and Sarah and her friends are kids. They should be pretty much the most likely members of the Adventurers' Guild. Why would they be okay in the Kingdom of Rosofia, if not in a labyrinthine city where my influence is strong?

"Because the stars of Steele are glaring at us. There are quite a few of them in the guild, and Viktor and Becker are here too, under the radar."

Not only Mr. Becker, but even Mr. Victor is here. He's so overprotective for a former nobleman. But it's a little annoying that Gina and the others can't gain experience safely this time.

I can't complain to Mr. Viktor, because even though I nailed him not to follow the request, I didn't tell him not to be an escort for the Adventurers' Guild. ...... seems like a bit of a quibble to me.

Well, since I got to meet Sara whom I might never have met again, I guess I can't blame him for being overprotective. I guess Gina and her friends will have to wait until the next time.

"Sylphy. Let me know if Mr. Viktor and the others follow me to the request."

I've nailed it, but at this rate I'm a little worried that they'll sneak up on us.

"Okay. I'll be out in a minute.

At Sylphy's words, I checked the entrance and exit of the Adventurers' Guild, and Gina and the others came out with Marco in the lead. They are walking toward the gate as if they are heading for a commission.

"Sylphy...... from the sky, it's pretty obvious that you've been followed."

About 50 meters behind Gina and the others, Mr. Achim, who is acting slightly suspiciously, is sneaking around. He is obviously suspicious.

"His real job is not as obvious as that, so you shouldn't mix them up.

"I see, you are a former knight, aren't you, Mr. Achim?"

I understand that it's not his real job, but I and Sylphy's opinion of Mr. Achim has gone down quite a bit.

Even after Gina and the others leave the capital, Mr. Achim continues to follow them. I can tolerate him until they leave the capital, but I think it's time for him to go home.

I ask Sylfie to secretly let me down behind Mr. Achim's back.

"Mr. Achim!"

When I called out to Mr. Achim, his back jumped and he turned to me timidly.

"Yuh, Yuta-dono ......, when did you do that?"

Hmm. You look pretty surprised. Immature!　It would be fun to say that, but we don't have an easy relationship, so I'll hold back.

"I've been watching you. You said you didn't need an escort, didn't you?"

"No, that's right. It's just a coincidence or something, haha. ......"

I feel a sense of familiarity with Mr. Achim, who tries to deceive me with a smile, but I will not let him deceive me.

"Mr. Achim. You are too good at tailing me.　You are a former knight, aren't you?"

"Ha-ha-ha, there are scouts, but they are busy with their own work and I was chosen because I know other people besides Miss Sarah. Besides, I'm the best choice for a bodyguard because I'm pretty strong. Would you like to join us?　It's useful, isn't it?"

It is true that it is unpleasant to be followed by someone you don't know, so it is not hard to understand why Mr. Achim, who is acquainted with all of them, was chosen. Also, he is probably appreciated for his seriousness and not giving up on the mission despite his flirtatious looks. But I refuse!

"I'm the only one who can protect you, so please leave, Mr. Achim."

"....... Why can't I?"

"I just can't."

It's no use if Mr. Achim looks sad. I have a high tolerance for men over the age of manhood. In the past I would have been intimidated by a strong man, but now that I've reached a higher level and have made a contract with a spirit, I have no blind spot.

"...... understand. Please take care of Miss Sara.

"Leave it to me."

Perhaps sensing my strong will, Mr. Achim turns back in the direction of King's Landing reluctantly.

He glanced at me as he went back, and I could tell that he was still not over it, but he would give up now that he had my back completely.

"Sylfie! Let me know if Mr. Achim comes back again."

But let's ask just in case. I have a slight hope that the next time I'm completely behind you, I'll be able to call you immature without hesitation.

"Hmm. I understand."

Now that we've fought off Mr. Achim, let's go check on Gina and the others.

It's hard to see them from the sky since they are in the forest, but Sylphy adjusts the angle so that we can see them. Come to think of it, the first time I observed Sarah and the others in the labyrinth was also in the forest. It reminds me a little of that time.

Hmm. Fuchu is scouting ahead. Mame-chan will be on the lookout around Gina and the others.

Uri and Sheba are keeping close to Gina and the others in the front and back to protect them and to respond to any emergencies. Pulu is waiting at the head of Sara.

Gina and the others are in formation, with Marco in the lead, flanked by Sara and Kikka. The formation will probably change on a plain or in a clear area.

I think Marco's leading position is probably a sign of his determination to protect everyone. Gina's position at the back of the line is probably to get a bird's eye view of the whole area and to keep an eye on the rear.

She is not in much danger since they have just entered the forest and are close to King's Landing, but she doesn't seem to be letting her guard down, which is a good sign. The problem is .......

The problem is the Belles who are frolicking around me. This time I just have to keep an eye on Gina and the others, so I might bore them a little. I'll let them go play in the great outdoors. Belle once told me that flying in the forest is fun, so I'm sure she'll be very happy in a big forest.

"You guys can go play if you can keep Huku and the others from finding you.

The word "play" made all the belles look at me in unison. Their gazes glittered with anticipation and were very dazzling.

"Be back for lunch, okay?"

"I'll be back!" "Kyu-kyu!" "Mori, lots of animals!" "Coo!" "Let's go on a adventure!" ......"

Waving their hands, the belles run out of the house full of energy. I wonder if they will be back in time for lunch, but they love to eat and will remember to come back. What shall we have for lunch?

**

"Fuchu is back, please stop."

Huk-chan circled above my head. In case of finding a demon or an emergency, Hukyuu stops right in front of me, so she must have found something if she circled.

"Huk-chan, if it is a plant, please put it on your right hand, and if it is an animal, please put it on your left hand."

Your left hand. It's an animal, not a demon. If it is a dangerous animal, it would be included in the emergency situation, so it must be a relatively less dangerous animal or a herbivore. Also, it seems to me that Huk-chan is happy to see you.

"It seems that Huk-chan has found an animal. What do you want to do about it?　Also, I feel like Huk-chan is kind of happy."

The request we chose this time was to kill 10 orcs and collect medicinal herbs. This is a somewhat easy task to accomplish since we are still new to this forest, but orcs are still fewer in number than goblins. The unrelated side trip is a problem for us.

"Are you pleased?　Hmmm... ...... I'm curious to see if Huk-chan is happy, and it might be useful for the next request. Might be a good idea to check what kind of animals they are. What about Marco and Kikka?"

"I'm like an animal."

Kikka could go either way."

Gina's sister decided that it would be better to check. Since we are going to stay in the forest for 30 days and there will be other opportunities to visit the Great Forest, it is important to gather information.

"I agree with collecting information, so shall we go and check?

"Okay. Let's go there then."

Fuk-chan will guide you to check the animals and you can see .......

"I see. So this is what made you happy."

Sister Gina nodded in understanding.

"It was delicious, wasn't it?"

Marco mutters sympathetically.

"I want to eat Kikka again, too."

Kikka, who also sounds sympathetic.

After checking on the animals, Gina and her sisters seem to understand why Fuk-chan seems to be so happy. FUKU-chan...... was happy because she remembered the roasted wild boar.

I agree with you, but what about the contracted spirits who discover their favorite food and come to report it?

I am a little afraid of discovering a dragon, since the master can feed me dragons and such.

...... As expected, in the case of dragons, they will consider it an emergency situation without guiding us, right?　I know that's not going to happen at any price, but just in case, let's share our emergency decisions when we get back to paradise.

"What do we do?　It's not relevant to the request, but it looks like it's the perfect size for roasting whole ......." Wafu!"

"Karu!　Master's magic bag won't get corroded, so I'm sure it'll be fine.

"I want to eat a lot of kikka too." "Ho!"

Everyone seems to have settled on the direction of the hunt. I feel the same way, so I have no problem with it.

I can't see or hear them outside of the paradise, but I feel that I can somehow understand their feelings, is it a proof that I have grown as a spiritualist?

...... At any rate, not hunting wild boars is not an option in this situation. I haven't started to kill orcs or gather medicinal herbs, but first of all, I have to get a wild boar for roasting. Let's do our best.