CH 42

“Chapter 42: The First Request”

– Oh~ Takaya, you look so different!

We followed Meirir back to the guild. Mitta greeted us at the entrance. She looks chummier. Probably because she got paid, so she doesn’t have to make do with eating grass from the corner of the roads.

– Hey, Mitta-san! Uh… Do you know where-

– The idiot? She’s over there staring at the wall.

Mitta pointed at the corner of the room, where Meirir was hugging her knees and trembling.

– Takaya… Playboy… Even though I’m younger… That old witch snatched him…

– Snap out of it already (Mitta)

Akane and I had our moments during the training, but absolutely nothing that could be misunderstood.

They’re all beautiful, but the Grandmaster is the Grandmaster, Akane is like an older sister, and Mike feels like my pet. They’re my family.

– Ugh… I’ll do something about the birdbrain. Just go to Rudra’s office. They’re waiting for you.

– Thank you.

We left Meirir to mutter by herself.

– Oh! Takaya! You’re here!

– Roar!

After going up the stairs I found the leader of the three idiots waiting for me. Dike doesn’t seem to be around.

– I’m sorry for calling you so suddenly while you were out training.

– Don’t worry, I had just finished. By the way, where’s Dike?

– He’s in the office reflecting on his actions.

– …Actions?

I turned to the Grandmaster looking for an explanation, but she only chuckled and looked at the door.

“Open it and you’ll know”?

– Hey everyone, I’m back! It’s me, Takay-

The door opened as I knocked. There were 4 people inside.

Rudra and Feria were sitting on a sofa. Dike was rolled up in a mattress on the floor.

The last person was probably the client that called for me.

They’re wearing a hoodie so I can’t tell what they look like, but they’re as small as Feria.

Probably a girl?

– MmmMMmM! MMmMMMmmmmmMMmmm!

Dike’s mouth was covered too. He was trying to reach me while squirming uncontrollably like a worm. What in the world did he do?

– I’m sorry, Takaya. That moron ran his mouth about you. (Feria)

– My apologies too. I knew Dike was an idiot, but I should’ve been more careful. I’m sorry. (Rudra)

Rudra and Feria bowed their head.

The guild wanted to hide the fact that they had a potential Level IX member with Production skills, and apparently, Dike leaked the secret.

– Haha. That man is so stupid. I heard he got drunk and tried to pick up on the store clerk. Well, at least that led him to me. (???)

The client finally spoke up while laughing at Dike. By the pitch of the voice, I can tell it’s a girl.

– Sorry, do you need something from me? (Takaya)

– You’re right I do. You’re the Level IX creator, right? I take it that one with the scary face is the Forest Sage.

– I don’t know what someone like you is doing around these places, but be very careful. Lay a finger on Takaya and your head will fly off before you can even blink. (Ever)

– Woah, scary~. Don’t worry, I didn’t come here with any ill intentions. Besides, there’s you, sage of the forest, and that girl over there from the tribe of the divine wolves. I wouldn’t be able to do anything.

I just realized Mike, from the “tribe of the divine wolves”, had already transformed and was ready to fight.

Rudra and Feria were keeping their calm, but the hostility in the air was too overwhelming.

– Mike, that’s enough. Everyone’s nervous. (Ever)

– Guuu…

– Trust me, this person didn’t come here to fight. (Rudra)

I patted Mike’s head to calm her down. The Grandmaster’s words didn’t seem to be reaching her.

– Fine. But please be careful, master.

Mike returned to her humanoid form, but she was still hugging me while eyeing the client. It’s easy to tell how powerful this person must be.

– Heeh~ A divine wolf hugging a human like this… What an impressive Level IX mage.

– I’m not as important as you think I am. I’m just a human minding my own business. But enough of that. Would you mind introducing yourself already?

– Right, right. As undercover as I want to be, wearing this clothing is annoying.

With all eyes on her, the client revealed herself.

Purple hair, horns growing on her head, and the most important thing, wings extending from her back.

– My name is Mumuruu. My name is known throughout the entirety of the demon world. Today, I come to you with an important request.

Mumuruu handed me a long object in a blanket.

– This is…

Taking the clothes off revealed a spear-esque item similar to a trident.

– You, human! In fact, forget my pride. Oh, Grand Creator… No… Oh, Majestic Takaya!

– …Huh?

Mumuruu started acting strangely.

This so-called demon royalty clung to me and begged.

Even the Grandmaster was surprised by this turn of events.

– Please! Please make a new demonic spear for me!

Just when I thought I’d finally be able to go on adventures with Meirir and the others.

My first request is from a high-class demon.

I sighed as I saw myself getting involved in something extremely bothersome yet again.