Volume 14 - CH 7

I woke up rather early today, but instead of going to the dojo, I decided to go to the adventurer's guild to show my face.

I also wanted to find out if the Hero Keiji and the Hero Erwin were here.

There is also the matter of the black sea anemone.

「Meena, if you see those two, tell me right away.」

「Yes, sir.」

I've already told Meena that there's a possibility that they'll become enemies.

Shin, a fellow heroes who was also summoned here, has also been an enemy of mine, so I'm not particularly surprised.

「Darling, it seems that Keiji and Erwin are not here. And there's no information about the anemone.」

When I entered the guild, Saki, who had already finished her investigation, came to report. And Serina was with her.

「I see. Well, it's been a year since they were here. Any word on their disappearance?」

「I heard that Erwin went to the magical kingdom of Austin, but nothing about Keiji.」

Serina shrugged lightly.

「Hmm. It hurts that my face is broken, but it's also annoying that I'm sneaking around.」

「Master has done nothing wrong, and you're right.」

「That's right. I've already given the name and description of those two to the clan, and well, as soon as those two enter Royal Capital, Darling'll hear about them, so don't worry.」

「Oh well. Also, have you finished with the guild procedures?」

I had instructed Saki to register the clan "Black Cat of the Wind" in this branch.

「I'm sorry that I'm useless to you even though you made me an executive.」

「You're not useless, Saki, then what's the problem?」

「If the clan leader doesn't come to register in person, they can't talk, and we can't bribe them. I've loaded up on million gold bags and it's not working.」

「Don't waste your money like that. I'll just come myself.」

「Yeah. Well, if that doesn't work――」

「If that doesn't work, I'll shut down this guild myself!」

Meena said in a loud voice. The adventurers in the room all looked at her as if she was scandalized.

「Meena, I don't want any trouble.」

「Yes, Master. I was just kidding.」

Meena stuck out her tongue adorably, but I guess that means you were serious for the most part..

I think it's better to be clear about our policy here.

「Meena, the "Black Cat of the Wind" won't bend the rules with threats or do any kind of injustice like that. Remember it.」

「I understand. I'm sorry, master.」

This time, Meena nodded with a mysterious face.

「Well, Darling, Meena just wanted to help make sure that the registration went smoothly.」

「Yeah. I know that.」

I pat Meena on the head. She's usually so sweet and smart.

「Oh, yes, I'll give Saki some reward for her work.」

I looked at the list in the item storage.

「Oh, no, don't worry about it.」

「Just keep it. The boss item of the third layer of the Labyrinth of No Return, the Ring of Poison Removal.」

I just looked at the list and found the item lying forgotten, so I'll give it to her here. It's an item that Meena and I don't need, since we already have maximum poison resistance. It's a drop from Killer Bee.

「Wow, are you sure?」

「Yes, of course.」

「Thanks, darling. *kiss*.」

Saki thanked me with a kiss.

「Well, then」

I was about to head to the guild counter again.

「Oh, man, what a surprise. There's a familiar face here. I didn't know you were still alive!」

I turned around when I heard a booming voice from behind me. I didn't recognize the bearded face.

「Meena, do you know him?」

「No...」

Saki said she was new to this country, and well, he must have the wrong guy, or he must have just been talking someone behind me. Serina didn't say anything either, so it must be someone I don't know.

But when I tried to ignore him and go to the counter, the guy grabbed me by the shoulders.

「Oi, don't you dare ignore me, Hero Alec!」

「Hmm? I would like to call for a guest. Hero Alec-sama, hero Alec-sama, if you are here, please raise your hand and come this way.」

「No! I'm talking about you!」

「I see, I'm sorry about that. I was wondering if there happened to be any heroes here with the same name.」

「Hmm, that name sounds like it could be anywhere, but you're the only professional hero with Alec's name」

I thought I would remember if I talked to him, but I couldn't remember a thing.

I had no choice but to [Appraisal] him.

【Name】 Vargas.

【Age】 32.

【Lv】 8.

【Class】 Warrior

【Race】 Human

【Gender】 Male

【HP】 50/52

【Status】 Unhealthy

【Description】

A mob adventurer in Erland.

Active only when he feels like it.

There's nothing worth mentioning.

I had no memory of his name. His level is also low.

「I'm sorry, Vargas, but I don't remember you at all.」

「No, you do remember my name.」

「Yeah, well, at least your name.」

It's too much trouble for me to talk about my appraisal skills, so I'll just ask the guy himself about the relationship.

「So, Vargas, what kind of relationship did you have with me?」

「Hehe, you're my junior, you know. No, you're my younger brother. See, the first thing you do when you meet a senior is get down on your knees and say hello.」

The bearded old man smiles with his missing front teeth.

I see, so this is the kind of guy he is. I can't remember him at all, but I don't think I need to remember him at all.

「As I recall, the adventurer's guild rules allow for fights between adventurers, right?」

I asked Serina, who had just walked in.

「Yes, that's right, Alec.」

「Then get lost, Vargas. You're no match for me at your level.」

「Hou, ...... good! I'm going to have to punish you again like I did the other day! You guys! Another stupid heroes has turned on me again」

「Get him! Vargas.」

「Teach the heroes a lesson!」

「You're bullying a newbie again. ...... You're such a boring guy.」

Two of them were excited, one was dismayed, and the other four were just observing what was going on at the round table.

With I am at level 41, I could take care of this guy with a single shot of decapitation, but I have to show them a certain difference in ability, otherwise they won't understand.

「All right, alter ego technique!」

I shouted out a fake skill technique and used [Instantaneous Movement] to move back and forth around Vargas at high speed.

「W-what the hell!」

「That's amazing! I've never seen a move like that before: ......!」

「Haha, that's interisting! He's good!」

「Which one is the real one?　I can't tell them apart!」

The adventurers in the room widened their eyes in surprise.

「Next, the fireball is......I'll eat it!」

I puts a fist-sized fireball in my mouth, swallows it, and lets out a cloud of smoke. It's not a problem since I have [Flame Resistance Lv5].

「Wha, wha ......!」

「Ooohhhh!?」

「Kuhh, He ate it!」

「For real?」

The adventurers open their mouths wide.

「And ...... Summon! Exorcist!」

【Stick to Wall Lv5】【Stick to Ceiling Lv5】

Scuff the walls and ceiling with newt skills.

「Eeekkkkkk!」

「Uwahhhhhhh!」

「This is bad, this is bad, this is bad!」

「Wait, wait, wait, wait!」

「No, Alec. That's too much!」

Saki says, but you're right, the reaction around us is a little intense.

I'm going downstairs.

「Calm down, gentlemen. That was just my illusion.」

「What, it's just an illusion ......?」

「I thought you were a demon. ......」

They're so naive.

「So, Vargas, are you still going to do this?」

I say to the bearded man who sits hunched over in front of me.

「N-no, I'm sorry!」

The bearded warrior dashes away. Now he won't bother me again.

Once again, I head to the guild counter.

「It's been a long time, Alec, Meena, and also Serina. How have you been?」

The old man who worked at the guild, whom I recognized, greeted me with a smile.