Volume 1 - CH 19

Volume 1

Chapter 19-Yuki Going Forward and Invitation from the Past

(TL:By Rafael)

"Thank you for watching!"(Yuki)

《End of transmission.》

...... Thanks for your help, guys...... Check for wear and tear."(Yuki)

After taking a breath, I looked back at everyone.

This time, we've come to the Gorgona Underground Ruins with a C rank request.

The goal is to defeat the "Wandering Left Hand Lefty Hand," the floor boss on the fifth underground floor that we just defeated.

It's a huge, hand-held monster with no mouth and somehow uses magic.

There are a surprisingly large number of scholars researching this creepy monster, which I'm not sure what to classify it as at the moment, and I was asked to provide fresh research material for .......

Moreover, I was asked to do a "live broadcast" as well.

The reward was high, though.

"Armor is a little worn. No problem with the sword. No ...... injuries, I'm fine!"(Marina)

"Twelve arrows left in hand. No physical damage. No physical damage. - I used spirit magic, so I'm a little low on magic power."(Silk)

"Magic power remaining, about half. Used two mana potions to restore magic power. Only two left."(Rain)

They've gotten pretty good at checking for wear and tear, and it looks like we've been doing some cross-checking lately.

"I used the remaining three healing potions, two mana potions, and a scroll of rock flow rock break magic. ...... A bit of a struggle, huh?"(Yuki)

The three of them nodded slightly at my words.

Good, good, you're doing a good job of self-analysis.

Whether you're doing well or not, understanding what's going on is a necessary part of growth.

The girls are doing much better than when I was just starting out.

"All right, after we open the chest, let's take a break and go back to the surface."(Yuki)

"Copy that! I'm hungry from all the work I've done on ......."(Marina)

"We'll have a drink at the usual place when we get back, and you can eat this until then."(Yuki)

After tossing an apple to the greedy Marina, I set about unlocking the treasure chest.

Normally, this is a job for a Thief, but with the Living Key, a simple magical artifact made with ...... alchemy, even I can open it.

"Oh, this is quite ....... Okay, let's take a break in the stair area."(Yuki)

"Yes."(Marina)

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It's been a little over a month since I formed Clover with Marina and her friends.

Our activities are going well, and we're moving forward with small failures and moderate successes.

Marina and her friends have apparently decided to seriously aim for the Abyss Gate, the door to the abyss, and have grown up a lot in recent times.

I guess they have high potential to begin with. With just a little bit of advice and light instruction, the girls' movements are getting better and better.

If they continue at this rate, they may be promoted to the B rank by the end of this year.

"I'm finally back!"(Marina)

"I misjudged the time when the carriages were coming through. ...... Sorry about that."(Yuki)

In fact, I was planning to ask for a ride on a carriage that would take me through the city streets on foot, but it seems I was wrong and we had to walk home.

It was a good thing that the Gorgona Underground Ruins were reasonably close to Finis, but we almost ended up camping out in the middle of nowhere.

"I enjoyed the slow walk home, too."(Rain)

"Hmm. I'm sure Yuki has a talent as a bard. I'd like you to come back later and tell me more about ......."(Marina)

I was just telling you about my mistakes to pass the time on the way, but it seems to have been surprisingly well received.

Well, there are plenty of failure stories out there, and it would make a good snack for a drink.

"Anyway, let's report our achievement to the guild."(Yuki)

"I guess so. "The sooner we get the Wandering Left-Handed Lefty Hand, the better."(Silk)

The four of us walked down the main street to the adventurer's guild.

It was already dark, but the adventurer's town was as bright and crowded as a nightless castle. After a hard day's work, this is the peak time off for adventurers.

Naturally, the adventurer's guild, which is open twenty-four hours a day, is lit up, and the voices of those who are chatting about their adventures in the taverns reach the streets.

"Mamaru, are you still there?"(Marina)

"Yes, Marina. What do you want with Mamaru?"(Yuki)

"No, no. Nothing really. Mamaru is good friends with Yuki, isn't she?"(Marina)

That's a bit of a misstatement, but it's also objectively true.

We've known each other since I became an adventurer. She's the oldest member of this adventurer's guild, despite her appearance."(Yuki)

She might even be the strongest.

If you ask any adventurer of my parents' generation, they'll tell you all about Mamaru "the Grey Hermit."

You might have to pour them a drink to drown their fears, though.

There is no one who has undergone her rigorous preliminary adventuring training who can stand up to Mamaru.

Including the guild master, Benwood.

"Marina is jealous."(Rain)

"It's not like that!"(Marina)

"Yes, yes. Let's go. Since we're going out of our way, let's have them add up their adventurer credibility score as well. That way, you can get drunk today."(Yuki)

Silk smiles at Marina and Rain, who seem to have loosened their tension and are showing their girlish side.

I'm relieved to see the scene as usual. We made it back here safely this time, too.

As soon as I walked in the guild entrance, I met someone I didn't want to meet.

"Hey, Yuki."(Simon)

Simon, the former party leader, stood blocking the passage.

I looked at him and saw that Barry, the warrior, was also in the back.

"The three of you should go to Mamaru first to get the request fulfillment form. Rain, I'll give you this. You know how to use it, right?"(Yuki)

"Hmm. I'll take care of it.(Rain)

I handed Rain the magic bag, and sent the three of them off.

It's a good thing they saw the look on my face and didn't ask any questions. They are good girls.

"Simon. What do you want?"(Yuki)

"I need to talk to you for a minute."(Simon)

We belong to the same city's adventurer's guild.

I knew we'd see each other at some point, but I didn't expect them to come to me.

"What do you mean, "talk"?"(Yuki)

"Why to just stand around and talk? Won't you like a drink?"(Simon)

Simon pointed to the table where Barry was sitting and smiled wryly.

When he's laughing like this, he's thinking about the wrong thing.

"I'm tired from the dungeon. I respectfully decline."(Yuki)

"Don't say that. I think it'll make a good story for you."(Simon)

"Unfortunately, I'm not ready for that kind of thing."(Yuki)

I've never had a good experience with Simon's "good story".

He's the first of the naive hillbillies who pretend to be a veteran and get sucked into scams.

If I had to spend my time listening to such a man's "good story," I would rather accept a request for a ditch review.

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"Excuse me, Simon."(Yuki)

"Wait!"(Simon)

Simon grabbed me by the shoulders as I walked to the counter, "Yuki, why don't you come back to Thunderpike?"(Simon)