91 CHAPTER IX -- FIRST WORK (1/2)

It's been about a week since the study group began.

We don't know what Hermann has done yet, but Frank's magic power has grown rapidly.

Lately, Frank has been circulating his body's magic in his spare time.

I was surprised when he was doing it in class.

”I see, so this is how I should pass the time.

He was so happy to see his magic power increasing that he couldn't help but get lost in it.

Yes, I know that feeling.

The first day off for the third year was here.

We're taking a day off from study hall today.

Of course I'm taking a break from study today because I'm going on an adventure!

I told them both that it was important to take a break once in a while, or something appropriate.

Well, they both said they could do well on their own.

So now I'm looking at the guild's message board with Belle.

''Yeah ...... I guess the bottom D class is only an easy request after all.

You can't help it. You get stronger by starting with the easy stuff and working your way up to the easy stuff.

'That's true too ...... So which one do you want to try today? ......

I'll check the ”D” class sign.

”Search warrant!　The Kimberley Family's Cat, Reward: Two Silver Coins

”A silver coin for cleaning the house.

”A call for medicinal herbs!　Reward: one silver coin for every ten pieces

”Dog Walk: 50 Copper Coins

”Weeding, Reward: A Silver Coin.

A silver coin is worth about 2,000 yen.

It's all very inexpensive.

Personally, I think the herb commission is better.

Yes, I don't have any problems with that either.

All right, let's get this to the receptionist.

I peeled off the herb request and got in line for the receptionist.

''Yes, the herb request. Bring me ten herbs to the guild and you've done it. They grow in the woods west of the Imperial City. Also, if you don't know what kind of herbs they are, I suggest you check with the apothecary before you leave the Imperial City.

I understand.

I bowed to the receptionist and left the guild.

”Has Belle ever seen a herb?

I know, because I studied at school.

Yeah. There wasn't enough money for potions at the orphanage.

Yeah. Well, let's get on with it.

I understand.

Then I left the west gate of the Imperial City and searched the woods.

Hmm?　I don't see anything all around.

I don't see a forest. .......

'What's that?　That's quite a long way off: ......

There was definitely a forest to the west, but it was far enough away that we could just barely see it.

”There's no way around it. Let's just be patient and walk.

Yes, that's why ...... pays more than other requests.

It'll take half a day just to get there and back.

All right, let's head for the woods.

You know, it's faster to run with Bell in your arms than to walk with her, right?

Yeah, I will.

Hang on tight.

'What?　Oh, my God!　What are you doing?!

I was lifted up so unexpectedly that the bell let out a lovely scream, a rare occurrence.

'It won't take much longer if I run like this, will it?

If we walk this far, we won't have time to pick up the herbs.

''Yes, but ......

Belle looked like she wanted to say something, but I didn't care.

It was about twenty minutes before he reached the woods.

If I walked slowly with Belle, we wouldn't be in the woods for another few hours.

Okay, we're here. Now let's go find some herbs.

Let's not waste this shortened time.

Yes, I hope you find a lot of them.

'Don't worry about it!　We've got some good friends on our side, we'll be fine.

Ally?　Do you have any items in mind?

Good instincts.

Yeah, if Anna's here, you'll find plenty more.

Whenever you're looking for something, it's Anna.

I showed Belle my partner's goggles.

I see ...... that those goggles had a name.

'Yeah, it talks to me when I put it on.

'What?　Those goggles, do they talk?

You know, I never told you.

Yeah. Oh, wait. Belle should try it on.

Oh, you're sure?