Chapter 78: Alleyway (1/2)

Little flustered, Lily shook her head and replied.

”I promise, Master!” she patted the spot where the Medallion was hiding underneath her shirt, she continued. ”I will make sure nobody knows about this necklace. What is it anyway? It looked so cool!”

Number 3 stood up, looking towards the city gates, she exhaled some air, before replying.

”The less you know, the safer you are. Just remember that from this point on, you are the true owner of it, and it is your duty to keep it secure. But enough about that, go and stand in the line. Your task today is to register as an adventurer and pick a request you can do by yourself. Also, make sure not to worry Granny and get back home at night.”

Before Lily could ask, Number 3 answered the question that was in her mind.

”I will not be at home when you get back. There are a few things I need to do, and they will take me a few days to complete. Don't worry; I will be back by the time he wakes up.”

Finishing what she wanted to say, the edges of her body slightly vibrated, and in the next moment, the air around her distorted. She vanished without a flash, not a sound or trace remained. As the air around her returned to peace, her last words came to Lily's mind.

Looking at the spot where her master was, Lily couldn't help but look at the place amazed.

”Wow! I hope she will teach me that technique one day!” Then looking at the road ahead and the long line of people waiting to gain entrance to the city, the same cheerful smile returned to her beautiful face and left the refreshingly cool shadow cast by the trees.

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Unlike previously, this time, there were no difficulties besides the hour-long wait to gain entrance to the city. The guards took the toll that Lily already prepared, then she stepped onto the busy streets of Higrove once again after many years.

”Wow, this place is so incredible!” She muttered to herself in amazement as she looked around. Last time when she was here, she was merely a child, but despite the passing years, her awe of the wonders that only a city like this can provide didn't cease.

Realizing that she forgot to ask her Master about something essential, she exclaimed loudly. ”I forgot to ask her where the Guild's hall is!”

Not far from Lily, a group of people was looking at her direction. A short, brown-haired young man, wearing a simple brown sleeveless leather chest plate above his white linen shirt, and black leather reinforced trousers, licked his lips as it turned into a cruel smile.

”Boys, I think I found our entertainment for tonight.”

As he said that, the group looked at the direction their boss was looking and seeing the blonde girl that stopped at the entrance gasping in her honest naivety, they all laughed, understanding the meaning of his words.

”Shall we grab her now, boss?” asked one tall, muscular, bare-chested bald guy.

Shaking his head, the short, brown-haired youth, their boss spoke up.

”Not yet. Let's see where she is going first; then, we can make a plan. For now, let's just keep an eye on her from a distance.”

Meanwhile, Lily, as she realized she had no idea which way to go, turned around and went back to the guards at the entrance. Arriving at the gates, she waved the guard over, who was currently not busy interviewing. As he came, she gave her a cheerful smile and asked.

”Sir, can you tell me where the Adventurer's Guild is located?” She asked the guard as she got close.

”Young Lady, that's easy! Just go straight ahead and then follow the signs. You can't miss it!” the guard replied. He liked this cheerful young lady; that smile of hers had already brightened his dull day previously when she was paying the entry fee. Interacting with her again filled him with even more joy.

”Thank you, sir, you are very kind!” She replied cheerfully, turning around and started walking towards the direction he pointed at.

While Lilly was strolling around, she also took the time to enjoy the scenery. Watching the busy streets filled with all kinds of people, it was an incredible experience for her. Sure, she briefly experienced it once before, but that was years ago. Since then, she spent almost all of her time in a hellish environment, honing her skills.

Speaking of skills, the group of people that kept following her did not escape her senses. She already picked up the guy that seemed to be the group's leader when he eyed her with those lust-filled eyes of his when she entered the city.

She wasn't concerned about them; all of them looked much weaker than the invaders back in the illusion. Still, as to not cause unnecessary problems later, she decided to deal with them.

Walking around, she entered an alleyway, acting innocently. The group of thugs that was following her from a distance, seeing that their chance had come, increased their steps and hurried after her.

As it wasn't the first time they did this, they already had a routine. Two of the sturdiest of them stood by the entrance, blocking entry and vision at the same time. The rest spread out, hid in the shadows. The leader, the short brown-haired youth, walked in with confidence in his steps.