Chapter 63 (2/2)

Matilda painfully cut her words off.

It’s been one month since I was summoned, and two weeks since we left for our journey. Although it’s only been two weeks, it’s painful to suspect a comrade that we’ve travelled together with.5

However, I understand everyone is suspecting Eleanor from watching their expressions.

「…I’ll try asking Eleanor later. Until then, I’ll try gather information around town regarding that girl for the time being.」

With that, I should be able to at least judge whether that girl is the Demon King or not.

After planning that, I left the inn and decided to ask the people in town.

The first place I went to was the Adventurers’ Guild. Since she’s registered as an adventurer, I believe this will be the easiest place to gather information.

「I’d like to ask about a person but, it’s about an adventurer named Sakura Fujino…」

First I’ll ask the receptionist to see what kind of person she is.

「Fujino-sama, is it? Yes, she’s registered as an adventurer but… Although I’m only able to say what kind of person she is, nevertheless, will that be alright?」

「Aah, that’s no problem.」

「Understood. Sakura Fujino-sama is an adventurer that registered two months ago. She has black eyes and black hair, her height is short, she has an appearance of an 8 year old girl. Ah, this is a secret from the person herself okay?6 Although she has an appearance of a little girl, she meets the rule of being an adult to be an adventurer7. Her commission achievement rate is high, and her evaluation within the guild is also high. This is all I’m able to tell you.」

「I see, thanks.」

I said my thanks and left the reception.

Although I had a poker face on the surface, my mind is filled with astonishment.

EEH!? An adult of this world, if I remember correctly, is 15 years old right!? Is there only a two year difference between us!?8 No, perhaps, she’s older than me!!? SERIOUSLY!?

It was surprising information. I thought for sure she was an elementary school student, or a junior high school student at the most.

Aah, but if I considering the situation at that time, I might be older.

After reconsidering, I searched for the next informant.

Maybe it’s because of the time, but the only person inside the guild was a female adventurer.

Let’s try asking that lady next.

「Excuse me, I’d like to hear a little bit regarding someone but…… do you know of a black-haired black-eyed little girl?」

Maybe she’s waiting for someone, I tried calling out to her who was sat on a chair doing nothing.

「n? What…? You want to hear about Sakura? You b.a.s.t.a.r.d, why do you want to hear about Sakura?」

She suddenly observed me with her sharp eyes, so I arranged a suitable reason with a poker face even though I was surprised.

「I heard it from a rumor. ‘Although she’s a little girl, she’s an adventurer’, they said. In addition, it seems the guild also values her well, so I thought I’d like to know what type of person she was for once.」

Although the lady in front of me glared at me for a short while, she suddenly averted her eyes at the end.

「……Alright then. You don’t seem to have evil intentions. Well then, I’ll tell you. Sakura is small and cute… (omitted) … like the previous time we joined up together as escorts…」

The lady continued speaking for roughly 30 minutes. The contents were details like how cute that girl was from beginning to end. Furthermore, it seems the story will still continue on.

When I was thinking of a way to escape, the companions that seemed to be who the lady was waiting for arrived.

「Aー, sorry. We’re late…… wait, what’cha doing?」

「mu, what, it’s Meriana huh. Well, he asked about Sakura so I spoke a little about her.」

「Arara, ah, sorry ne. This kid, she always becomes like this when it comes to her you see. Don’t worry about it.」

「Hey, I haven’t finished speaking… Oi, I can still talk for 1 koku you know!?」

Let’s leave this place while the woman she was waiting for keeps her busy. T-This isn’t running away you okay? This is a strategic withdrawal!

……Rather, did she plan on speaking for another two hours?

I left the Adventurers’ Guild while wiping off my cold sweat.

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