157 Lesson 156

"This will do."

Aotearoa confirms the contents of a single document and signs it. That was the contract for this request. Last time it became a credit because the lord was a true client, but this time a contract was to be prepared because it would be a contract with the Alliance Master.

"Yeah, I'm fine. The Alliance Master will provide Demon Props as a reward, Sorta and the others should come and investigate the woods. I'll take care of the way you investigate. If we can discover something that could lead to a massive demonic outbreak, it seems to be an excellent result."

It was a pretty vague condition regarding the results, but I want information because anything is fine. That was the idea of the Alliance Master.

"Well, if you wait a few days, you'll get results."

Aotea thought it would probably be the same situation as when she first arrived in the woods, and also thought that, to that extent, she could achieve results without any problems.

"As always, there are no high ranking adventurers in this city, and so are the three brothers. You're the only one I can count on."

Gran's expression is serious and heads up. That's all this case has become a big problem, and Gran had no hesitation in bowing his head against Ethereum as young as he was over thirty.

"I'll come back when I get some results. Get ready for your reward."

"Nice to meet you"

"Please"

Aotearoa and Deena stand up after the room. Milfa and Gran were bowing their heads as they dropped off that back.

As they descended the stairs and returned to the ground floor, they became the focus of attention and their gaze focused.

"Mr. Sota, were you okay?

Aili speaks to Aotearoa. Before I reported myself to Mirfa, after Ethereum was summoned upstairs, I didn't feel comfortable wandering around the counter all the time restlessly.

"Yeah, I've been out of town for a while, so they just asked me a few questions."

That's what Aeta decided to delude herself by saying, as the story of the request must be kept confidential.

"Huh? Is that all?

Aili was clapping out when she heard Aotearoa's answer. The Alliance Master and Milfa had instructed me to report Ethereum as soon as he returned to the city, so I was wondering if there was anything wrong.

"That's it, what the hell were you imagining?

Aeta's words made Eiri feel ashamed of herself for making a scene by herself, dyeing her cheeks red.

"Already, Mr. Sorta. You can't say that to a woman! He was worried about me."

Deena watches out for Ethereum's way of saying it and tries to shelter Iri.

"Uh, I'm sorry. There was nothing else, so don't worry about it. Thanks for your concern."

Aeta, pointing out to Deena and getting a little bumpy, conveyed her apology and gratitude to Aili. I was thankful that you were originally worried, but I failed in my choice of words because I had a mind to delude myself.

"Yes, no. It's okay, I don't care."

Aili now blushed because she was thankful, and this again waved her hand forward and wide beside her with such embarrassment as she looked down. Other officials were watching Aili with a smile and the fan adventurers were sneering.

"Now it's time to go. I told Gran I was leaving town again for a little while. And now I'm not that far away, so I'll be right back."

Aili shows a moment of surprise when she hears Aotearoa is going out, but then she hears the words and regains her composure.

"Please both of you go with care and come. I hope you're okay."

Aili regains her peace, bows her head to the two of them, and tries to send them out.

"Oh, I'm sorry to make such a scene."

"Thank you. Now, if you'll excuse me."

I give thanks to Aili, who bows his head. The two followed the Adventurer Alliance.

When they leave the guild, they head back to the house to pick up Ed.

Since Aeta has been running at full capacity for a few days in the forest for this request, he expected it to be about a week or two if he headed slowly in the carriage. It's not very realistic to go that distance on foot, so I decided to take the carriage.

"Ed, please. The woods are not that far away this time. If we go anywhere near it, we'll have Ed alone, okay?

Ed shook his head vertically at Aotearoa's words and complained with his eyes that he didn't care.

"Well, let's go."

"Yes!"

"Hiheen!"

To Aotearoa's words, Deena and Ed replied. Because the timing was almost simultaneous, I was smiling face to face with one person and one head.

The road was as quiet as it was when Aotearoa ran, making it the most neat thing on the road to date. Enjoy the dishes taken out of the sub-empty storage at night and sleep in the usual sanctuary tent. This allowed me to travel without straining my body.

A few days after a week, we arrive in the woods.

"Here it is..."

"You're doing something amazing."

The forest emitted obviously disturbing signs at first glance.

By the time Aotearoa came before, there was just a magic hoard in some of them, but now the whole forest seemed to be wrapped in magic.

"You're like a forest on your way to Elf Country..."

"Has this been the case for a long time?

To Deena's question Aeta shakes her neck wide aside.

"No, it was a more normal forest. There were places where some of the magic vegetables were thick, but not so much. What the hell happened?

Aotearoa couldn't hide her surprise in too much of a gesture of transformation.

"In the meantime... would you like to go?

"That's all you have to do... Ed, I'll keep the carriage in storage, so stay close."

When Ed nodded, he went away from the Ethereals and into the meadow that stretched beside the road.

"Deena, just be ready so you can fight at any time."

"Okay."

Deena took out Andain, and Ethereum prepared the night moon as well.