509 - - 57th simple boy.

When we arrived at the Adventurers' Guild to join Gina and her friends, Sylphy started to pay attention to the boy at the counter and the white raven watching over him. Then, when she talked to the white raven, she heard some explanation that she didn't understand, and it seemed that they were going to cooperate with each other before she knew what was going on. I honestly don't know what it means.

（I'm sorry, Mr. Spirit of Darkness. Sylphy, come here for a minute.)

"Yuta, what's wrong?"

"What?　Can you see me, you mortal?"

In order to get out of the situation where I was swept away by the unintelligible development, I tried to pull Sylphy to the corner after saying no to the white raven, but the white raven seemed to be curious and followed me. I wish he would read the air if possible.

（I can see you, but I'd like to talk to Sylphy to sort out the situation. I'm sorry, but could you wait over there?)

"Hmm. It is rude to keep me waiting, but ...... I am generous. If you want to explain later, I'll wait. It is natural for man to tremble with fear when he is confronted by me, the master of all darkness."

(Thanks to ......)

"Mm."

The white raven nodded pompously and moved away.

I'm not afraid of the white raven, though. I'm more afraid of the adventurers' guild, of the attention they've been getting for their unnatural behavior. I'm in a prominent position by nature, so the stares are very painful.

（Sylphy, what are you talking about?)

He moves to the wall to get away from the stares, turns his back to the hall and asks Sylphy a question.

"What do you mean?　Oh, you mean you're going to help her?"

(Yeah, well, that's the best I can do, but there's so much I don't understand, like how he turned white when he evolved. Oh, and that white raven's words about the possibility of becoming a great being who can communicate with me, does Sylphy understand what that is?)

If possible, I would like you to explain everything from scratch, but if I make you wait too long, the white raven will get tired of waiting and fly away, so I would like you to explain it anyway.

I have a bad feeling about this, especially about the possibility of a great being who can communicate with me, who has decided to cooperate with me so easily.

"Well, first of all, you evolved to be white, but that was simply your imagination, wasn't it? You thought you were special, so you thought it would be cool to be white even though you are a spirit of darkness, didn't you?"

(What?　(Can a genie change its appearance like that?)

Isn't that too easy?

"Well, since spirits are originally created by nature, they usually grow up according to the way they were born. But sometimes they change their form when they evolve because it's more convenient for them.　

It seems that the appearance of spirits is more ambiguous than one might think.

(Oh, then when Sylphy evolves into a spirit king, she might have even bigger tits. ......)

"Yuta, human life is a fleeting thing, but I don't think you have to throw it away. What do you think about that, Yuta?"

(......I think life should be cherished)

"Yeah?　Well, yes. It's the only thing that Yuta has, so we have to take good care of it.

（Yes. Yes, I think so.)

Oh, man. I said something outrageous to Sylphy's infinite possibilities, but the way she looked at me was like she was looking at an insect.

I don't think Sylphy would kill me, but I think the contract could have been terminated.

......Yeah, that's it. You can't just step on someone's landmine. Maybe I was getting a little carried away because I could afford to live now that I have soy sauce and miso. Let's keep in mind that even a close friend needs to be polite.

"...... Well, it's okay that his appearance can change easily, but what I'm worried about is his intelligence. The language she uses is strange, but the fact that she's attained the intelligence of a mid-level spirit is extraordinary.

After letting out a sigh, Sylphy continued her explanation. It seems that she can let me off the hook for my earlier blunder.

Before the sigh, I think my eyes told me that there would be no second time, but I'm not going to repeat it, even if I'm a bit careless about it, so I'm okay.

（I'm not going to repeat myself on this one, so I'm okay with it. Considering the innocence of Belle and her friends, they have certainly acquired intelligence in a big leap.)

I see, that's the reason why Sylphy promised to cooperate.

But as for me, I don't want to know too much about them, considering the possibility that they might become as arrogant as that white raven, since they are so cute and innocent as they are now.

I'll probably lose my heart if they start to rebel.

If we cooperate with them, let's do our best not to influence them.

(I kind of understand why you want to cooperate. (I kind of get why you're doing it...so what about the possibility of greatness?)

"I have no idea what you mean. But I think it will be interesting."

Sylphy is exuding an air of excitement, but I still have a bad feeling about this.

"Oh, I think she's going to finish her story. Yuta, you don't have any more questions for me, do you?"

"...... yeah."

Maybe, no, definitely, I'm about to take on a lot of trouble, and normally I would resist in a few more ways, but I've just stepped on a landmine and it's hard to refuse.

I nod my head in disgust as a last stand, but Sylphy doesn't care and calls the white raven over to me.

"Hmm. I see you've finally finished your story. I'm a generous man. I'll forgive your disrespect for making me wait, but be prepared to be punished according to your explanation."

Come to think of it, I think he said something about an explanation later. I didn't think anything of it.　Definitely the type of guy who's a pain in the ass if you piss him off, right?

I'm sorry to keep you waiting. But I'm done trying to convince you, so you can count on me."

Persuasion?　You mean I was persuaded?　......Oh, well, I've convinced him to cooperate, so that's what that means.

"What do you mean?"

A white raven twists its head. You're right, this explanation doesn't make sense.

"You care about that girl, don't you?　So, Yuta is going to broker a contract between her and you."

Sylphy, that's a very simple explanation. Does that make sense to this white raven?

"I see, you are very auspicious. You will do your duty.

I was easily convinced, and then he gave me a command like a big shot.

I have never been annoyed with spirits except for their drinking problems or Dine's eccentricities, but this white raven was really annoying me.

I wonder why?　Yes, he is a man of high-minded words, but I am a very tolerant person towards spirits, so this shouldn't bother me.

"Look, Yuta. He's going home. Call out to him."

Without time to wonder about the strange sensation, Sylphy urges me to go to the boy.

What should I say to ......?　In Japan and in this world, I rarely have a chance to talk to boys who are not my relatives, so I have no idea what to do.

"Oh, um, can I help you?"

I was at a loss to speak to him, when the boy approached me. It is not my imagination that there is a hint of fear in his eyes.

It is usually scary when a strange adult man suddenly stands in front of you, isn't it? Huh?　Rather than being scared of me, aren't you afraid to look at Sylphy?　Oh, yeah. Is it natural to be afraid when a great spirit is nearby?

It's a feeling I don't understand so well that I'd forgotten about it.

But you know what? He's a very simple boy. He doesn't seem to have had any troubles in his life... and unlike Marco... he doesn't seem to be very cautious. He seems to have come to the city from his village with dreams and hopes.　I get a very gullible vibe.

...... Huh?　Could this be the position of an adventurer who gets involved with a young man who came to the adventurer's guild?　As a lover of temples, should I take a shot at getting involved here?　　

"Hello brother Yuta-sama, how can I help you?" N......"

As I was about to push forward with my line to the temples, Mr. Richey, the competent secretary, interrupted me.

Thank you very much. I was about to go off on a stupid tangent.

It's not like the Adventurer's Guild has A-ranked adventurers to get involved with newcomers. It's too much to ask. That's our talented secretary!

"Hello, Richelie! This girl came to the Adventurers' Guild to become a spiritualist, right?

"Eh?　Yes, I am, but how did you know?　Perhaps this child has a great talent?"

I don't know how I knew that, because Sylphy said so, and Sylphy said not so much about talent, so I probably can't expect much from her.

But I don't know if I can expect much from him.　Really?　Do I have talent?　I can't say this to the boy who is looking at me with expectant eyes while being perplexed by the situation.

"Uh, I don't know about talent. But there is a rare spirit that seems to fit this boy, so I thought I'd ask him ......."

Come to think of it, how would a dark spirit be treated?　In the novels and games, they are persecuted, aren't they?　Huh?　Did I perhaps have my foot in a delicate issue?

"Are you a rare spirit?　This child is a farmer's child who came out of the village thinking of making a contract with a plant spirit, but is it difficult to make a contract with a plant spirit?"

Oh, she wanted to be a spiritist for the precious farmer slots?　How could we sell such a precious child to that pompous dark spirit?

"No, no, I think it's possible to make a contract with a plant spirit as well. ......"

I am at a loss for words as to what to do. I feel sorry for the boy if the spirits of darkness are treated delicately. But Sylphy and the white raven nearby want to make a contract. What should we do?

"Oh, by the way, when you say rare spirits, do you mean spirits of light or dark?　Then that's a very valuable talent!　I'm sorry for your family, but it might be better for you to give up the contract with the plant spirits."

Richey is trying to come to a conclusion on her own, but it seems from her reaction that dark spirits are not persecuted.

Normally, dark spirits would be hated because of the demon tribe ......, but in this world, demon spirits usually live together.

I can only say that it's an accident that I forgot about them even though I was taken care of by the Succubus sisters so much.

But I am glad to know that I don't have to deal with sensitive issues.

Now, I just have to get this boy and the white raven to sign a contract, and that's it. It's a hassle, but it seems to be easier than I thought, so let's just get it over with and head out to camp.

Oh, but first, I'm going to visit the food stalls with Belle and the others, aren't I?