184 Episode 184 "Seasonal Cuisine Behavior Plan" by Rafilia, a good listener, and Aine.txt (1/2)

The Aine Rafilia team.

I received information from Nay-kun through 'Mind Linkage Kai'. I think I found out the content of the mysterious 'Newcomer Training'.

What's it all about?

...... I don't really like to talk about it.

Aine stammered.

It was because the content of the 'rookie training' that Nagi had heard from the merchant Kaimal was quite unpleasant for Aine.

''We keep denying each other and destroying the personalities that get in the way.''

'We can't betray each other by exposing our secrets in public and sharing them.'

- 'Confusing them with contradictory commands to make them more receptive to orders'

When you hear about this, you have no reason to be angry.

It's the merchant's guards and employees who are being trained, right?

'Yes. I heard that they are put on a horse-drawn carriage and taken to the sea on the orders of their employers. They say the training takes place on a boat.

I guess you'll have to go to ...... to make sure he doesn't escape.

Maybe. ......

Aine sighed with a huff.

''And it seems that Saint Delilira-sama asks Nah-kun for the 'quest to have the mermaid returned to the sea'. I'm sure Nah-kun will take it.

The saint is a very important friend of the Master.

”...... I wish Naya had been able to relax at the resort. ......

'Come to think of it, you planned this 'vacation trip', didn't you, Aine?　They budgeted for it, and we came up with a schedule.

...... Yeah.

Aine replied, pensively.

She fiddled with her mop in a daze, above Raphilia's words.

'Lady Aine?'

...... Anyway, the 'rookie training' people are annoying.

Aine said clearly.

I can't calmly explore the area near the 'Dungeon of the Demon Dragon' that Nay-kun is looking for if I get trained there. I'm sure you'll be able to gather information and do something about it. Otherwise, Aine will...

All right, sir!

Raphilia shook Aine's hand.

''That's why it's so important to gather information in the Adventurer's Guild, isn't it?

Uh-huh.

I'll do my best too. I got the item from the master!

Saying that, Rafilia stood on her toes and spun around, spinning around in a circle.

The blue cloak on her back sways softly.

''It's the cloak that Master found in the 'Hidden Market' in the port city!　I'm going to use this and all of my fancy talking skills to get information out of you.

Clever storytelling?

Yes, I've been talking to the Master and Mr. Iris, and we've developed a language that suits me perfectly.

That sounds promising.

Hmmm, let me show you!

Rafilia fluttered her cloak and raised her fist to the sky.

”My skillful storytelling skills, which I've used to rumor about the Ilgafa lord's family, is what I call 'Rafilia good listening mode'. I call it 'Rafilia good listener mode'!

Then Aine and Rafilia went to the Adventurer's Guild at the resort.

At the Adventurer's Guild, from Rafilia's point of view

Well, that's a very tempting story.

Raphilia said.

This is the Adventurer's Guild. The tavern on the first floor of it.

A few women surrounded Rafilia, who was seated and leisurely drinking tea, as she sat down.

''──That's why a special person needs a special 'training' that is appropriate for them. I can see that. I can sense a special presence in you.

That's very good news.

Isn't it!

The women surrounding Raphilia clapped their hands with a plop.

'I've never heard anyone listen so intently.

There are people who are natural born listeners, aren't there?

So, do you mind if I tell you the rest of the story? The Rookie Training Program, you see...

Mm-hm. Interesting.

””I see...”

And so the three women began to talk.

The girls surrounded Raphilia as soon as she entered the guild. They were separated from Aine at the entrance of the guild.

Aine's is supposed to trace her former guild master's past and show me some materials.

It's a bit of a 'himaima'. The three women quickly surrounded Rafilia, who started drinking tea with a feeling of 'I'm looking for work'.

There are other adventurers in the guild, but they just looked at the noisy women with a sideways glance and didn't say anything. They just send a hand sign to Raphilia saying that it's better to leave quickly.

But Rafilia doesn't care.

This kind of solicitation is like a breeze compared to the 'pressure interview' I had in the port city of Ilgafa.

I'm sure you'll be able to find a way to make it work. Aine - and her dearest friends are watching over her. She also has cheat skills. There's nothing to fear from Rafilia now.

Rafilia's goal is 'to have her master relax'.

If you want to gather information for that purpose, it's what you want.

Because it's also for what Rafilia, a free slave (none), 'wants to do'.

(And ...... is somehow strangely empowering.)

You are... Therefore...

It's true that... the person who receives it... has a strong...

You're not the only one who's interested in this.

Raphilia is barely listening to the women.

She just repeats the magic words she developed with Iris: 'very attractive', 'very ear-splitting' and 'very interesting' in between stories.

The story must have been secretly sent to Nagi by Aine in ”Consciousness Sharing and Reform”.

Raphilia is just a simple job of sitting around with a cup of tea.

(And furthermore, getting involved in this totally uninteresting story should awaken ...... my newfound power!

It has nothing to do with Nagi or justice, but with boring recruitment.

By enduring it - Rafilia finally awakened to a new skill!

”Unheard of, LV2

The skill to 'ignore' the 'content' of the 'story'

The skill of shutting out all the noisy talk around you from your consciousness.

Whether it's a solicitation or a bad word, it completely nullifies it.

It's easy to learn if you're a natural and carefree person.

(Hmmm.) Now I'm a ...... master and ......)

Rafilia chuckles.

(In order to complete Delilira-sama's 'quest to have the mermaid return to the sea', the master should investigate the mysterious 'rookie training'. In other words, when that happens, he should strengthen the slaves (Doroi) - no, he should be able to do it!

Good. We're done here.

Saying that, Raphilia got up from her seat.

''──Ha!''

The women, who had been eagerly soliciting, held their mouths.

'How far have we gone with the ...... story?'

...... Oi, when did you get to this point?　It's like time has flown .......

''What is ...... this elven girl, this elven girl is ...... talking to us ...... and we're even talking about something superfluous...'' ...?

The three of them looked at each other.

The women in charge of recruiting were caught off guard by Rafilia's naturalness. There was nothing wrong with the method of solicitation, but the other party was too vulnerable. They were fished out by an elf girl who reacted to everything as 'attractive', 'more than a hearing' and 'interesting'.

'Don't let anyone with a pulse get away with it.

For a moment, the girls' mindset is clear.

But the elven girl in front of her is about to leave. As if that had been the plan all along.

The women turned their gaze to Raphilia's neck.

A leather collar is in sight. This elven girl is a slave.

If she's a slave, then the corresponding method of recruitment──.

'And anyway, the 'training' will make you more useful to your master.

If we get results, they may release us soon.

Being a useful slave will make your master happy...

The women speak out as if they are in a hurry.

But...

My master doesn't want a ”useful slave”, you know?

Rafilia only nodded her head in disbelief.

''Because Master is the one who says that if you find something you want to do, I will release you whenever you want to do it──''

The women in charge of recruiting trailed off.

It's unbelievable that she's a slave - because Rafilia's smile was so clear.

”If the master wants me to take this 'rookie training' - if he wants me to 'become that kind of thing', then I'll be happy to take the training! That's all there is to it.

(...... Well, when I'm like that, ...... that's what makes me cringe.

Raphilia's body shivered at the mysterious sensation that involuntarily crawled up her spine.

(Just wait upright and immobile until Master's orders are given ...... to change clothes ...... to eat ...... and even the order to wash herself in the bath, the Master's will. Ma. (That makes me cringe, but ...... master is not the kind of person who enjoys that kind of thing!

Thank you for your valuable story ...... eh?

He only listened to the first part.

Raphilia put a finger to her lips, as if to remind her of that part of the story──.

The training was six days and five nights, with a chance to visit with a nobleman every two days, wasn't it?

Yeah, yeah.

My master is very interested in what the nobleman does, My Lord.

Is that so?

Yes, so I'm sure he'll be interested in your stories as well.

I haven't told a single lie.

Rafilia's master is very interested in the 'rookie training' they recommend. However, it may be the opposite of the 'interest' they are seeking.

The faces of the women in charge of recruiting turn blue.

They don't remember how far they have talked.

I don't know why I told them so much ...... when I was supposed to surround them in a reasonable place and take them somewhere else.

'Well, I'm going to go now. Thank you for a fascinating, meaningful and interesting story!

Wait, wait!

The women stood up hurriedly and reached out to Rafilia...

Sneaky.

That foot slipped.

All three of them together were taken off their feet at the same time and unintentionally clung to the table.

When I looked at the floor - my foot had stepped on something slippery. Did someone spill water on it?　But the spilled liquid is blue. And it seems to be moving faintly: ......?

Oh, you stepped on the cape I dropped, didn't you?

With that, Raphilia picked up the cloak from the floor.

Something blue protruded from the lining of that cloak, but the recruiting women didn't notice it.

They keep their distance from Raphilia and bite their lips.

They murmur into their mouths. 'We've been made to talk.

This opponent knows how to treat us - and he knows how to treat us.

(It's good to hear about the merchant guard from the master.)

Raphilia nodded secretly and continued her story.

It was a very meaningful talk. I'd love to hear the name of the organizer.

”...... The Marquis de Hilmut does not like the idea of a 'health resort'...

...... Don't you dare!

The other woman blocked the woman's mouth as she tried to speak in a natural way.

In the meantime, Raphilia ran outside. It would be time. If you continue to talk about it any longer, the use of force is going to come. I've come all this way to play, but I can't afford to ruin the town.

''To!

With a flutter of her cloak, Raphilia ran out of the guild.

'Wait!' And anyway, you must take them with you. And then I'll make it all worthwhile!

As I expected, the women are in pursuit. Raphilia is running, waving her cloak around. It would be a good landmark from the other side. I hope they'll be distracted by us.

That way, they'll fall for the traps Rafilia has set for us.

'Pechan.

'Ya, from the roof! The slime? No, no, no!

There it is!

Raphilia couldn't help but gulp.