Vol 1 Chapter 15 (1/2)

1st Volume, 15th Chapter 【The Chat】

Because it was quite long, I have divided it.

What follows is a continuation of the conclusion.

By the way, I have revised a part about returning the skill.

Also, Arnold-san has ceased to possess Cooking skill. The skill has now been transferred to Lim. It won’t have any impact on the main storyline. I apologize for the inconvenience. (Author’s note)

——5th month, 2nd week, the day of the Dark. Clear weather.

It was a seemly time of broad daylight.

Pascam port town was filled with the noise of wharfed s.h.i.+ps and bustling people.

However, it felt incredibly peaceful after having fought to death in the forest awhile ago.

The adventurer duo, who had returned and reported to the guild, were waiting at the entrance to the town, worried. When they saw the figure of the woman accompanying us, they broke into cheer and ran up to us.

It was an emotional reunion.

I was of the thought that they would hug each other. However, before their bodies could lock together, a Liver Blow was executed. (TN: Frequently used technique in boxing)

「How dare you guys leave me behind? Is that your ‘resolve’?」

「H-How could you say that? You may not know but while you were missing——Moberaa!」

「We were so frantic——Zeppurya!」

Trying to hide your embarra.s.sment, eh? While spectating such a warm communication, we entered Pascam.

The three bowed deeply as they bade their farewells……No matter how you looked at them, they seemed close.

By the way, I have returned Arnold-san’s Sword Arts skill awhile back. His injuries, however, have yet to heal.

We rented a room at an inn and lied down to rest. We decided to hire a healer.

Although I haven’t had the opportunity of acquiring their services, there exist people with the occupation of healing injuries via magic. As to what kind of magic skill they possess has piqued my unremitting interest.

My palm *niginigi* moved reflexively.

「Then, I’ll go and report to the guild. If it’s fine with you, Seiji, I want you to come with me.」

「Eh? Ah, okay.」

Lim had already regained consciousness. It also seemed safe for her to move; however, she wanted to stay by Arnold-san’s side.

Hence, the two of us, Bays-san and I, headed to the guild.

——When I stepped into the Adventurer’s Guild, the ambience ensuing inside was unlike the hustle and bustle of the port town outside.

*zawazawa* Chatter would be more appropriate word.

Meanwhile, Bays-san proceeded to the reception and called out to a male staff member.

「Excuse me, I’m a staff member of the Merville Guild, Bays. Has the information in regard to the Blood Ogres appearing in the vicinity of the Pascam Highway been circulated?」

「Yes, we have already contacted the Pascam Garrison. An urgent quest has been published for adventurers ranked B or above. Do you have any new information in relation?」

Somehow, the Blood Ogres showing up in the vicinity of the Pascam Highway is highly exceptional. It has been quite long since they last came out of the great forest. They normally inhabit the wasteland. A pair setting out of their habitat has seldom happened.

In a close relations.h.i.+p, they moved to a new home after taking great troubles; however, no sooner did they set foot in a new world, they lost their lives……rest in peace.

……Listening to the content of Bays-san’s and the staff member’s conversation, my understanding deepened.

「——So, the Blood Ogres really were subdued.」

「Eeh, Seiji-san……do you have the horns of the Blood Ogres?」

Aah, is that why you brought me along?

These horns can serve as both the subjugation proof parts and the materials.

I placed the two horns, which I was keeping in my leather rucksack, on the counter.

「One of them seems to have changed in color, however……they are certainly the horns of the Blood Ogres. It may be rude of me, but……」

Having inferred what the vague words of the staff member meant, Bays-san replied with a smile.

「They are undoubtedly the horns of the Blood Ogres from the report. In capacity of a staff member of the guild, I guarantee it.」

「Very well. Then, I’ll pay you the reward.」

I thought I wouldn’t receive the reward for I didn’t subjugate the Blood Ogres subsequent to receiving the quest.

Besides, it was a high ranked quest which I couldn’t receive by rights.

Oh well. It shouldn’t be that big a problem as the guild imposed the restriction in order to entrust the quest to an adventurer with requisite level of ability. Now that I have already killed the Blood Ogres, trust shouldn’t be a concern.

I showed the guild card for verification.

「Rank……E+……!?」

……There does seem to be an issue.

「E-Everyone joined forces to kill them?」

「That’s……possible, certainly.」

Initially, he seemed dubious but was eventually convinced that I subdued them genuinely and didn’t inquire any further.

Had I looked like Arnold-san, would the correspondence have been different?

The client was the Pascam Garrison.

The reward was 1 gold coin per monster——a total of 20,000 Dalas, that is.

It was quite high.

As Bays-san wasn’t eligible, I would hand out the beastkin family’s half later.

「The horns of the Blood Ogres can be sold to the guild. Take them to the materials trading counter if you wish to.」

With this, my duty was over.

Behind me, who was heading toward the materials trading counter, Bays-san and the staff member were still engaged in the conversation.

It wasn’t likely for another Blood Ogre to exist beside the pair. Still, it was necessary to search the forest along the Pascam Highway in order to secure it. People travelling through the Pascam Highway were being cautioned in cooperation with the Pascam Garrison. The matter seemed serious in more ways than one.

「Excuse me, how much would you buy this horn for?」

「It seems to be the horn of the Blood Ogre reported awhile back. As for its condition……there doesn’t seem to be any problem. We’ll buy it for 15,000 Dalas. Huh……? This horn’s color……」

After examining the blackened horn for a while, the oneesan staff member stared at me.

「This black horn……seems to be harder compared to that of an ordinary Blood Ogre’s. How about 20,000 Dalas?」

Umu. It’s indeed quite a sum. However, 5,000 Dalas for all the troubles I took just doesn’t cut it.

「……Umm, what kind of use does this horn has?」

「It’s mainly procured by the blacksmiths. From what I understand, it gains the property of a metal upon heating; therefore, it’s used in weapons and armors.」

I……see.

Then, I’d rather like to keep it than selling it.