Volume 1 Chapter 20 (2/2)

[So what was the reason for inviting me over to lunch?] (Youya)

[There’s something I need to tell you that I don’t want other people to hear. My room is quite expensive as I made it soundproof.] (Phil)

Her place was indeed a nice place. If it was made to be soundproof, it must be quite a hefty sum to obtain this place. It couldn’t be compared to the inn that Iare staying at. Seems like being a receptionist is much more profitable than I thought. Now that I think about it, there is also the bonus that a receptionist can earn from the reservations placed. Phil who is always fully booked must have earned a huge sum just from that alone.

[Please tell me more about it.] (Youya)

[There is something suspicious about the upcoming festival. The vendors who were supplying monsters for the events were changed without any explanations with the guildmaster’s approval. And although I have been voicing out against these actions, the guild has been aggressively holding me back from assisting in managing the festival. It’s as if they are hiding something and they do not want me to be there.] (Phil)

[Aren’t you just thinking too much about this?] (Youya)

[I think so too. But I still have a bad feeling about this. Something really bad is going to happen. Thats why I wanted to tell you about this. There might be something going on behind the scenes, and I hope you will be careful during the event.] (Phil)

Looking into her jade coloured eyes, she seems to be much more vigilant than before.

[I understand. If there is trouble during the event, I will lend my strength. However much I can do as a level 20 adventurer.] (Youya)

[It’s because that strong Youya has become level 20 that I am asking for your help.] (Phil)

[You’re thinking too highly of me.] (Youya)

[Naturally. Because it’s the person that I look up to.] (Phil)

Having a relaxing meal like this with Phil isn’t bad once in a while.

[Also, there’s another reason why I called you here today.] (Phil)

[What is it? It seems more important than the matter about the event.] (Youya)

[I was hoping that you would be willing to make a move this time.] (Phil)

[Are you drunk again?] (Youya)

[Truth is I haven’t been drinking honey sake, but honey lemon water instead. “I’m not desperate enough to lay a hand on a drunken woman, nor am I hungry for a woman” I won’t let you use this excuse a second time.] (Phil)

[Fuh.] (Youya)

I was instantly cornered.

[There were several things that I wanted to tell you before the festival including what I told you that day. Everything that I said that day was the truth and I wanted to tell you that before you leave the town.] (Phil)

[You knew?] (Youya)

[Of course I did. How many years do you think I’ve been a receptionist?] (Phil)

Rumberg only has dungeons up to the intermediate level, thats why it’s the town of beginnings. The limit for entering the dungeons here is level 25. If a person plans to go beyond level 25, they would have to leave the town for a city with stronger dungeons.

[Youya. If I asked you to bring me along with you and leave this town, would you do it?] (Phil)

[If you thought thatit would make you happier than being a receptionist here, I would.] (Youya)

[That’s such a bad answer. If you wanted me to follow you then you should just tell me to. Maa, I guess that is a Youya-like answer. ](Phil)

The two of us started smiling.

However, that doesn’t mean I’ll give up on this. I just want Phil to be happy, regardless of the outcome. Whether she remains as a receptionist or my student. Whatever path she chooses, I will do my best to support her.

[It’ll be much harder for us to raise our levels now that we are approaching level 21, so it’ll take awhile before we leave the town. I hope you will support me from now on as a receptionist.] (Youya)

[I’ll be glad to. I’m glad to help Youya in any way I can.] (Phil)

Just like this, the day quickly changed to night. We continued to talk about what happened after we separated. Phil told me stories about her vacation while I told her about my life as an exclusive adventurer.

[It’s getting dark soon. It’s about time I head back to the inn.] (Youya)

[In the end, you aren’t going to do it. Sigh even after resisting my beloved honey sake.] (Phil)

[Phil, if you say that I may end up doing it for real you know.] (Youya)

[Don’t worry about it, I have always been serious. The people under my care are adventurers, it doesn’t matter if I’m not there for one day. Or is it that I’m just not that attractive to you?] (Phil)

I swallowed my saliva.

I walked towards Phil and pushed her down.

[You sure about this?] (Youya)

[Yes. I’ve been sure about this forever. Even if Youya chooses to leave me, I will still look forward to meeting you once again in the future.] (Phil)

[I have always thought of you as a daughter in the past.] (Youya)

I have always thought that she was like a daughter to me. Whenever I think back, I could feel the past pulling the brakes, stopping me from moving forward. However, Phil has become beautiful when I wasn’t around. She has become a wonderful woman.

[Sorry for being an incompetent teacher. But I do not regret it in the slightest.] (Youya)

Phil eyes started to tear as I wiped her tears away. Her breathing became heavier and her gaze became more passionate.

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In the end, I stayed over at Phil’s place until the next morning.

Luna was sniffing everywhere wondering why she could smell Phil in the inn while Til caught on quick and started to tease me about it.

Now then, the long-awaited festival is about to begin. It’s Luna’s long awaited day to shine. Heres to hoping that Phil’s concerns were just her imagination.