Chapter 203: Mission Preparations (2/2)

”Oh how cute! you're embarrassed.”

”Please stop this Eliss, we're in public.”

Lyka was an orphan who had lived with only her two brothers almost her entire life. Her older brother had been the one taking care of them since she was little. He had been a member of the magic guild and a high-level magic researcher even though his magic potential was mid-level at best.

However, his hard work and intelligence had granted him the ability to move up in the rankings and the means to take care of his siblings as well as affording expensive magic books and items for them to improve. Unfortunately, he had died a few years back in a joint mission with the Merchant Guild, leaving her to take care of her little brother by herself.

The fact that all three siblings could use magic to this extent was impressive on its own but now her brother was apparently talented enough to be accepted in the magic academy. Berot couldn't help but be impressed.

He was a reincarnate but had failed to enter the magic institute because of his supposed lack of talent and a proper innate ability. His magic potential was pretty high but it was nowhere near the peak of this world.

Part of the reason why this was the case was his lack of an opportunity as a kid. He hadn't figured out that he could increase his magic potential by training his mana pool as a kid until it was too late and thus only needed up with a Tier 5 potential.

Still, that was enough to grant him the means to escape his fate as a lesser demon and he soon became known as the strongest mage in the Sentro region. Perhaps him not joining the magic academy was a good thing after all but he couldn't help but have a tinge of regret at a lost opportunity.

”Alright, enough fooling around. Since we've decided to partake in this mission. We'll have to make sure we're well prepared for whatever may be tossed our way.”

”Indeed, the disappearance of those five Hunters means this mission may not be as straightforward as we want it to be. It's best we approach it with extreme caution.”

Lyka said seriously as she stared at the group. She then turned to Eliss before continuing.

”More importantly Eliss. You can't go around picking fights with whoever pisses you off when we meet up with the other Hunters partaking in this. There's a chance one of them might be working for a third party so let's all be careful around them.

”Hey! Why'd you single me out like that!”

”No reason.”

”Why—”

”—Anyway, we only have a few hours left to prepare so let's end our meeting here. I'll try to get some information on the Hunters that has accepted the job so far and Eliss will accompany me. You two should get our Hunting gear for the mission.

Hunting gears included things like ropes, oil, potions, and magic items. They were required to be stocked up on daily and for a long-term mission like this, they needed more than they would normally use.

”Now then, let's move. Although… Lyka.”

Lyka tilted her head, as though to ask ”Hm?” Berot spoke the question that was on his mind.

”Say, will the payment from this job be enough for your brother's fees?”

”—It'll be fine. If I add this to the ones I've been saving, I should have more than enough for the first year.”

”I see... well that's okay then. If you need help with anything don't hesitate to ask.”

”Why would I need help from a pervert like you.”

”oh come on not this again. Anyway, before you guys leave, here. I got this from the capital as souvenirs for you guys.”

He handed the girls a pair of silver pendants. They had a gem the size of a small coin in them that seemed to be showing within. This was a miniature globe made with magic and then shrunked to that size.

While they were not that expensive, they were not cheap either. He was lucky they had only started sales on them today as they were originally native to the capital so the girls hadn't seen it yet.

Eliss accepted the gift excitedly while Lyka looked at it with indifference.

”Did you seriously waste your money on such trinkets.”

”Hahaha... I figured you're react like that but don't worry they were on sale and quite cheap. I got for the four of us so just accept it and think of it as our good luck charm.”

His prepared explanation had totally worked as Lyka looked convinced by his bullshit and smiled as she accepted the gift.

Chuckling softly, she then dragged Eliss with her as they left the inn. They had only been gone for a few minutes when Abel suddenly asked.

”So where's mine.”

”Sorry man I'm giving it to Freylny, she's still mad.”

”I'm telling Lyka about this.”

”You wouldn't dare.”

”You sure.”

”Damn it... Alright fine. I'll treat you to drinks for week how bout that.”

”Two weeks.”

”You're worse than the devil.”

”Fufufu... You pretty boys have it tough don't you... hahahahaha..”

After several more minutes of Abel drinking on Berot. They both finally got up to left the inn.

They headed for their usual customer to restock on supplies for their mission as well as gather some more information about the new VIP merchant whose name was apparently just Lix to see if he could help track down the missing Hunters.

By the time they were done with all their task, the night was already upon them and thus their preparations for tomorrow were completed.