Volume 2 Chapter 3 (2/2)

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I arrived at the receptionist desk. The receptionist lady was a woman who looked slightly overweight with an unfriendly attitude and a monotonous tone. I had always been dealing with Phil as my receptionist so having this kind of treatment feels unsatisfactory.

[A Magic Knight.. ?] (Receptionist)

She had a look of disbelief similar to the other adventurers back when I chose to be a Magic Knight. It wasn’t common for anybody to choose Magic Knight as their class in this world.

[Ah, but I have been doing a good job. This is a list of the quest I completed in Rumberg.] (Youya)

The list was prepared by Phil when she was handling our quests. By going through the procedures, we would be able to bring along our achievements when travelling to a different town. It was a troublesome and time-consuming process, but it will make our lives easier in the future.

[I don’t believe it. Achieving so much in this short amount of time, it’s a terrifying pace.] (Receptionist)

[It’s the truth. It was signed by the guild.] (Youya)

[Please excuse my behaviour. I will let you know when an emergency quest comes up.] (Receptionist)

[If there is the opportunity, then I’ll be the guild’s strength.] (Youya)

The guild’s job is to increase the rate of completed quest to raise their own reputation. Although a receptionist’s job is to guide adventurers as much as possible, it is also their job to allocate difficult quests to adventurers who are capable of completing them and increase the guild’s overall achievements.

Well there are also exclusive adventurers like I was, so there is a limit to the quests that they can give to normal adventurers.

[Going straight to the point, are there any quests that can be completed by level 25 or below adventurers?] (Youya)

Let’s have an explosive start for our first day at Greenwood. I’ll like to keep our fighting spirits as high as possible until the hunt for the magic egg.

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There were quite a few decent quests available at the guild. Furthermore, the quests could be completed in the forest dungeon containing the God Trees making it convenient. Truth is, there is a place in the forest of God Trees where a hint can be obtained about which tree will be spawning the magic egg. If possible, I would like to head over there as soon as possible. The quest reward is also quite good. Although we have quite a bit saved up, our money is also being burnt quickly just due to the accommodation. I’ll like to earn as much as we can even if it’s just a little.

After completing the procedures, I headed towards the bar in the guild. In the bar, there was a scene about an invitation.

[You girls are cute and have a decent level, I will make a special case for you and let you into our party.] (Guy no.1)

[You see, we were just in a predicament where we are having trouble having just the two of us in our party.] (Guy no.2)

Luna and Til were being given an invitation to join a bunch of intermediate level adventurers in a group called Gala. Such scenes are common in the bar.

They said that they only had two people in their party, but it is most likely because the other two had died in the dungeon. They are most likely playing around with their words. However, there aren’t any adventurers who would join another party just because their numbers fit coincidentally. There is nothing more dangerous than having incompetent party members.

[We have Youya in our party, so we decline.] (Luna)

[Yeah yeah! Plus you uncles are looking at us with perverted eyes. It’s scary you know.] (Til)

The two of them strongly refused their invitation, however the two men were persistent. Their ulterior motives were written all over their faces. If they accepted their invitations, they are highly likely to be pinned down instantly the moment they are in an isolated area in the dungeon. Thanks to the nature of the occupation, there are many deplorable men like them. I could understand if it was a beautiful and mature woman, but lusting after Luna and Til who were around 13 and 14 years old is revolting. Just when did adventurers become lolicons?

I should step in and prevent the situation from escalating.

[I’ll have you two stop right there. These two are in my party.] (Youya)

[Youya!] (Luna)

[You are slow!] (Til)

The two girls immediately hid behind my back. They were much more frightened than I thought. Although if it came to ability, the two of them could easily defeat the two of them. Even so, I guess there is the fear present when a girl is confronted by a man.

[Ah? Don’t interrupt our flirting session old man.] (Guy no.1?)

[So this old man is Youya? Get out of here old man. If you aren’t here we have a perfect party of four. It’s a good idea isn’t it? Get out of the party old man.] (Guy no.2)

The two of them laughed heartily and reek of alcohol. I could just let them off with a warning, but if words won’t get through to them. I’ll have to resort to force.

[I will not be letting go of these kids. They are my precious companions. If you are adventurers, then I’m sure you understand that we won’t let our friends go that easily.] (Youya)

[We understand you old man!] (Guy no.1)

It’s settled, I’ll beat them into submission. I could easily dodge their punches but it’s more convenient for me to beat them up if they were the ones who attacked first. I can take any abuse, whether physical or verbal towards myself, and laugh about it afterwards. This hasn’t changed ever since I was born. However, they frightened Luna and Til, and that can’t be forgiven. They will receive their just rewards.

When his fists approaches my cheek, I twist my neck reducing the impact from his fist and guiding his fist past my cheek. A solid impact could be heard. It looked like a direct hit but there was almost no damage taken. With this, I have a legitimate excuse for defending myself. Now its time for punishment.

The moment I thought about counterattacking, the atmosphere in the bar became several degrees colder from blood lust. Someone’s fist struck the man’s solar plexus, blowing him away and knocking away several tables behind him into the wall. The man began coughing blood as his eyes turned white. It was a perfect hit and the ringing belonging to a critical hit could be heard. Following the source of the sound, I saw Luna clenching her fist. I hadn’t taught Luna how to battle without a dagger yet so I was surprised that she could throw such a punch.

[You hurt Luna’s Youya. Luna won’t forgive you.] (Luna)

[eeek.] (Guy no.2)

The other man lets out a pitiful scream while Luna’s eyes were filled with blood lust. At this rate, she will seriously kill him. I let out a bitter smile and pat her head.

[Calm down. I’m fine. There’s no reason for me to take that blow head on, I had properly deflected the blow.] (Youya)

[Youya!] (Luna)

Luna jumped into my chest thinking that I was seriously injured from the guy’s punch.

[Our Luna seems to have gone too far, but you guys were the ones who decided to pick a fight so we’re even. However, if you’re up to it, we could continue the fight.] (Youya)

I started talking to the man’s companion and it seems that he was extremely unsettled by the situation, but he seems to understand my words.

[Aaa,ah.] (Guy no.2)

[There was a horrible cracking sound from your friend, be sure to take him to the hospital.] (Youya)

After getting frightened by Luna, the man carried his friend who passed out and left the guild.

[Looks like we got involved with a bunch of weird men. Let’s forget about it and head to the dungeon. We can still become much stronger.] (Youya)

[Uhn. Leave it to me! Somehow it felt like I managed to do a critical with that blow.] (Luna)

Luna was able to land a critical blow using her fists without any training. It looks like Luna has managed to learn the fundamentals of basic martial arts or something equivalent.

[That is amazing. Let’s enter the dungeon with Luna as the main attacker! Be sure to remember how that critical felt.] (Youya)

[I’m super ready, let’s go!] (Luna)

It was unfortunate that we got caught up in the situation earlier, however since Luna benefitted from that skirmish, it should be fine.

[Also, thanks for being angry for me.] (Youya)

[Uhn. Of course. Luna likes Youya after all!.] (Luna)

Luna proudly puffed up her chest and her fox tail was shaking vigorously from being praised.

Her attitude was so amusing I couldn’t help but laugh. Putting the incident behind us, let’s make our first hunt in Greenwood a successful one to remember. Then we can prepare for the real competition to obtain the egg and gain information about the egg’s spawn.