Vol 7 Chapter 125 (1/2)

Chapter 125: Church Headquarters’ reception

Translator: Tseirp

After arriving at the Saint Schull Allied Nations and before we complete the procedure to enter the Holy Capital Saint Schull, I stored all the horses except for Fornoir into the Hermit stable so the former slaves and Lionel and the others had to walk on foot.

I totally did not care for such appearances but everyone strongly requested for it so I complied.

“Deviant Saint-sama, welcome back.”

The gate guard called out, causing me to recall the fact that I was called Deviant Saint and gave me indescribably mixed feelings of nostalgia as I gave a wry grin.

I spoke to the gate guard in a hurry while holding such feelings.

“Thank you for the hard work. Has anything changed the past year?”

“Nothing in particular. There hasn’t been any appearance of very strong monsters and there’s not been any serious occurrences.”

“I see. Thank you.”

Without getting off my horse, I directly moved toward the Adventurer’s Guild first.

Within the bustling city, Fornoir’s proud strides drew gazes onto me and voices called out.

“Deviant Saint-sama, welcome back.”

“I’ll be in your care during the Whimsical Day.”

“I look forward to you buying my cooking in large quant.i.ties again.”

Hearing those voices, I felt my smile naturally broaden.

“You look like you’re in a good mood.”

“Luciel-sama, why are you grinning just because people called out to you nya?”

“Well, it’s natural since it feels nostalgic. Here, my life won’t be targeted, there aren’t any troublesome work and it is a life where the benefits you get is reflected by the amount of hard work you put in just like a mirror.”

That’s right. So to speak, for me, Meratoni is like my hometown and coming to Saint Schull Allied Nations is like moving to the capital.

Only then did I realise that my shoulder and elbows were feeling fairly stiff recently.

“I wonder why does Luciel-sama have the nickname of Deviant Saint.”

” … Kefin, I think it’s fine if you don’t worry about that, ah, it will be the Adventurer’s Guild after we turn this corner.”

While having such silly talks, I stopped in front of the Adventurer’s Guild, dismounted Fornoir, and stroked her for a bit before entrusting her care to the healers.

Well, I don’t think anybody will s.n.a.t.c.h the horse I ride in this Holy Capital but just to be safe.

I entered the Adventurer’s Guild together with the former slaves.

Possibly because it was evening time, the interior of the Adventurer’s Guild was crowded with quite a number of people.

Just by calling out from far away, the adventurers took notice of us.

I smiled and headed for the counter to request for the adventurer’s registration of the former slaves.

“Because these people are able to use magic, even without martial arts skills, would it be possible to register them as adventurers as a special case?”

” … The decision on whether registration is possible or not will be after I measure them. That decision will be up to the Guildmaster.”

“That’s true. By the way, where’s Granz-san?”

“Currently, he has gone to call the other staffs but the dining hall is slightly busy at this moment so you may have to wait for a while.”

“I understand. Then I’ll leave their measurements to you.”

“Certainly. Well then, the accompanying people, this way please.”

The receptionist began their adventurer’s registration and explanation.

I wonder if I inadvertently missed out on some of the contents when I just became an adventurer? I was also listening to the receptionist’s talk when Granz-san came.

“Long time no see.”

“Long time no see, Granz-san.”

“It’s really been a long time Luciel. Are you still continuing to cook?”

“I haven’t been able to do so much lately but I did acquire the skill without noticing.”

“I see. So, why are you here today? I thought you’re acting as the representative of Ienith?”

“My term had ended so I wanted to come home for now. After feeling depressed seeing how I could not do anything on my own for the whole year, I came back with the thought to train myself little by little.”

“Are they your retinue?”

“The 3 here are slaves but they are my retinue that I place my trust in.

The others are illegal and debt slaves that are able to use magic so I brought them along to ask if you can register them as adventurers.”

“I see. Alright, I’ll accept them.”

“Is it alright?”

“Yeah. Lately, the establishment of connections with the church has been advancing so it’s not bad to think of this as part of the business. Naturally, you plan to swing by here to check up on their situation right?”

“Yeah. I intend to spend a few days in the Holy Capital Schull. In the immediate future, I plan to travel between Meratoni and the Holy Capital so I will show my face as much as possible.”

“It’s fine then. Moreover, you’re shrewdly coming here first before going to the church.”

“Thank you. I’ll take up your kind offer. Also, here is a month’s worth of their food expenses and lodging fees.”

” … Why is Luciel the one paying?”