Chapter 51 (1/2)

Volume 1

V3 Chapter 5

「Monster Researcher」Part 2

Casey lead us through the corridor that connected to the mansion . He nodded at the feudal lord’s guards and servants as we passed them by . Occasionally a gaze would linger on the dark elf Ariane but they wouldn’t stay long enough for it to be considered rude .

The large central building we found ourselves at was probably feudal lord’s residence . When Casey said hello to the guards that stationed in front of the large main door, they silently opened the door . 。

Casey thanked them as he passed through the door, but when I tried to follow him one of the guards blocked my way .

“I’m sorry, you have to leave your weapons here . ”

The 『Sword of the Lion King』and the two-handed 『Holy Thunder Sword』hung on Ariane’s and my waist respectively . Seem like we wouldn’t be able to carry our weapons into the feudal lord’s residence .

I would feel a little uneasy with my weapon out of reach, but it wouldn’t help even if I complained . I silently nodded and held my sheathed sword out to the guard . Ariane also offered her sword in the same manner .

The guard’s admiration of my sword lasted until he tried to take it . When I let go of the sword, the guard immediately lost his balance and staggered .

“Ku! H-Heavy……”

The guard struggled to lift the sword that I could easily wield .

“Are you alright?”

“S-Sorry . ”

The sword lacked any feeling of weight when I used it, but it would be difficult for normal people to swing . I was able to relax a little when I had that thought . Even if someone had such a powerful weapon, they weren’t much of a threat if they couldn’t use it .

Since we had the guards’ permission, we passed through the same door that Casey had . Ahead, we saw him talking to a female servant in the main hall .

“Casey-dono? How can I help you today?”

“Ah, is Sukitosu-kun in the usual room? I could use a good guide . ”

The woman briskly started walking up the main stairway to the second floor . When Ariane and I tried the keep pace as we followed, the woman’s eyes bulged in surprise .

“Huh!? Casey-dono you have to say so beforehand when you have guests!”

Right before we followed Casey up the stairs, in her haste to greet us the women tripped on and started to fall right in front of us .

Ariane moved immediately . Without a sound, she approached the falling woman as caught her .

“Are you alright?”

“S-Sorry, honorable guest . ”

When Ariane looked at the woman with her golden eyes, she blushed and quickly separated herself from Ariane .

“Casey-dono! Please wait!!”

In order to hide her embarrassment, the woman quickly ran up the stairs and called out for Casey .

“Brita-kun don’t be so mad . ”

“Do you wanna take my scolding!?”

“Is Sukitosu-kun really gonna be upset over such a thing?”

“I’m gonna be scolded by the head maid!”

When we reached to top of the stairs, the woman name Brita caught up with Casey and was arguing with him . She was still blushing as she led the laughing Casey to his destination .

This scene must have been a common occurrence since the guards and servants they passed by wryly smiled at the two .

Ariane was slightly amused by the exchange as we followed behind the two of them .

“Hey, I’m coming in . Sukitosu-kun . ”

In the depths of the mansion, Casey opened a remarkably beautiful door without knocking . It was the maid Brita that stepped in, while at her wits end, who said “Excuse us . ” to the person inside .

Ariane and I share a look between each other and then back at those two before entering the room .

“You, I thought that you were entertaining an elven guest? Did you decide to come here when your talk was over……”

In this small rectangular room, there were bookcases displayed on both sides while the furniture was neatly arranged throughout the room . There was large glass window in the back with an ebony-colored worked carefully centered in front of it .

A man that was in the prime of his life was sitting at that desk and had been going over a document in his hand before he looked up at Casey and Brita’s entrance .

Casey had called the man in the prime of his life “Sukitosu-kun . ” He was about 40 years old, his dark hair was cut short, and although he was dressed in fine clothing from what I could see, his upper body was highly toned . That combined with the stubble on his chin made the man look more like a veteran adventurer than a noble .

Lord Sukitosu looked surprised when he saw Ariane and I enter the room before shaking his head and looking back at Casey .

“Actually, we have agreed upon securing the Sandworm sample I’ve been talking about . ”

Sukitosu turned his head at the relaxed Casey’s laid back explanation .

“Didn’t you give up on that? Haven’t I already said that you’re trying to take the soldier too far from the town? Though the fields were expanded thanks to you, there aren’t enough people to spare . Even if you only need a few people I can only offer you three or four at most . ”

Sukitosu signed and messaged the wrinkles on his forehead, but Casey simply called out to Ariane and me with a joyous expression .

“It all right! These two are willing to cooperate this time . The messenger from my village Ariane-dono and the one wearing the armor──”