Vol 6 Chapter 1.1 (2/2)

Rionne was a royal family member and was surrounded by the n.o.bles. Sometimes people from the privileged cla.s.ses act to keep their position more than considering the national interests.

Though it was a selfish idea of s.h.i.+n, he wanted to go to Kilmont to meet s.h.i.+baid as soon as possible and start researching the sacred place Kalkia.

Besides, even if s.h.i.+n refused guarding her, somebody will pick her up from Bayreuth or she could request for other adventurers. They would never let the princess go home alone. In addition, s.h.i.+n honestly couldnt think that Rionne needed a guard.

Well, how should I say this it looks like you two are really close.

Of course! Its s.h.i.+n and me!

I am afraid of what other people might think

s.h.i.+n repeated it while turning away from Barens eyes who was putting a wry smile on his face.

What a pity, but it cant be helped. I dont want to force this on you. But when you come to Bayreuth next time, you should come visit me.

I will try.

Considering Rionnes att.i.tude, it seems like she was thinking if s.h.i.+n accepted the offer, it would be lucky or something.

s.h.i.+n was relieved that they didnt persistently press him. He had no intentions to treat her badly, but he has his priority.

Thats all. Sorry for taking your time.

No problem. I was free at this time too. Then, please excuse me.

He left with Eliza who was waiting for him at the corner of the room, they then left from the guild masters room.

When s.h.i.+n arrived at the hall, there was a crowd at the corner of the bar like he had seen before.

Again

The center of the crowd was of course Schnee in disguiseIn other words, Yuki and Tiera. He could sense the mood.

It happened often, so s.h.i.+n kept his cool. He already heard the reason from Eliza about why so many people come around. Naturally, most of the adventurers were men. There were female adventurers, but there were very few who were beautiful, good figured, and capable like Schnee.

Even if there were that kind of women, they just stay with other women mostly, or they were employed by the n.o.bles and there wouldnt be any opportunity to get to know them.

Because of these reasons the adventurers were trying to invite Schnee and Tiera, whom often stay together, to join their party as well as the servants of the n.o.bles, who were trying to invite them to the n.o.bles houses, were swarming around them.

Today there are a lot more people around them.

Their name and appearance are well-known in Balmel. It cant be helped.

So as Im their male companion, the murderous intent and jealousy are focused on me, huh?

It cant be helped.

Eliza as she was, had no way of responding.

By the way, wasnt there a plan to clear those people?

Yes, I informed the staff to be ready for it, but

Eliza looked around but there werent any staff even at the reception desk.

Its strange. There is a rule to have at least one person at the reception desk.

Well, it seems like they tried to do their job though.

With a sigh, s.h.i.+n went towards the crowd. Though it was crowded with men, he could find another woman besides Schnee and Tiera.

The men who noticed s.h.i.+ns approach all showed negative feelings in their eyes. But because s.h.i.+n had gotten used to it, he ignored those eyes and called out both of them.

Hey Yuki! Tiera! Its almost time to go!

After a little pause, the crowd split. Tiera was behind Schnee, who has blond hair and red eyes, and a woman who wore the guilds uniform was behind Tiera.

I am sorry to keep you waiting.

No, I am the one who kept you waiting. I arrived here earlier, but just a little. I will talk about the details while walking. So who is this person?

Some people were fascinated by Schnees smile toward s.h.i.+n, and others were showing jealousy. s.h.i.+n ignored those men and asked the woman who was standing behind Schnee and Tiera.

Um, I-I am Fran, b-b-belong to the branch of the adventurer guild Balmel!!

She was fl.u.s.tered and stuttered.

She was a pet.i.te lady and her height was around 150 cemels. Her brown bobbed hair and big round eyes were charming.

She looked like a junior high school student, or maybe even looked like an elementary school student.

Fran, where are the other staff? They shouldnt leave a new staff member alone at the reception.

M-My senpai is dealing with the high ranked adventurer who came a while ago. Others are also busy, so I have been trying to do my best, but

The size of the crowd was so big that she could not deal with them by herself.

Yes, thats right.

Fran agreed with Schnees words with sagging shoulders.

Surely, it was tough for new staff to deal with all those men around Schnee and Tiera.

If s.h.i.+n were in the same position, he honestly wouldnt want to get closer to that crowd.

Maybe the staff who have more experience would be able to handle it better, but it was still unavoidable.

I am sorry. We caused trouble for you. Please accept my apology and if you have any requests, please tell me. I will help as much as I can.

I-I am sorry!

Well, I think thats okay, right, Yuki?

Yes, it was just bad timing and nothing happened to us, so please dont worry about it.

Schnee answered s.h.i.+n while nodding.

She gave up halfway as people often come around her. Thats why she couldnt bring herself to blame Fran.

We appreciate your understanding.

Still, Eliza and Fran have an apologetic look on their face.

Since it was their duty, it would affect their confidence if they accepted the responsibility and could not complete it. No matter how many times Schnee said its okay, they seemed to be ashamed. s.h.i.+n and his companions left the guild saying Dont worry about it to Eliza and Fran who bowed down.

Sorry about that. If I had come to you immediately, we could have avoided that situation.

You had some business, didnt you? It looked like you were called on.

Right. What happened?

Somehow the two sensed something, so s.h.i.+n explained about the request.

Schnee who listened to the story had a smile on her face and Tiera seemed to understand.

Its natural that they want to have s.h.i.+n for their country. Rionne is a member of the royal family and although she doesnt know about your background, she knows a little bit about your power, dont you agree s.h.i.+n?

A little. If I were in her position, I also would have thought to secure me. But what can I say, I understand it but its also different from my way of thinking.

Though he said that, s.h.i.+n kept a note in his mind that Rionne might be different from other royal family members. If it werent for an unusual situation like this time, she would not favor me as much, said s.h.i.+n. Then Schnee said,

Do you really think so?

What do you mean, Schnee?

The way you think and your att.i.tude are rare in this world s.h.i.+n. The royal families are heavenly people to the commoners, but not to players. Considering Rionne-samas character, she would be attracted to the person who casually talks to her and has power that she can rely on. s.h.i.+n meets both of them, so even though there werent any incidents like this time, its possible that Rionne-sama likes you.

Well, if it is not Rionne-sama, others might say you are rude!

Well, how should I say it I think Rionne-samas thought-process is closer to that of the commoners, not the royal familys.

I agree with that.

According to Rionne, the education that she had was focused on being a soldier more than being a member of the royal family, so it might be natural that she was different from other royalty.

However, I dont intend to be engaged with Rionne, so she has no choice but to give up on me.

If you say you are actually a High Human, she would come to you though.

From her past statements, I cant deny that.

s.h.i.+n thought that Rionne might forcefully come saying it was for the sake of friends.h.i.+p. If they could have a High Human on their side, the king would happily give the princess.

At any rate, our current priority is meeting up with s.h.i.+baid and others. If I follow Rionne, I would have to meet with the king. I am sorry for Baren-san, but I have to leave the country matter to the guild.

He was not sure how far the guild would go, but s.h.i.+n who was a Chosen One was different from a commoner. So he decided to think that the guild would have to do their best to deal with such a matter.

Partly because he had talked to Rionne, he couldnt help but to wish that others wont ask him unreasonable demands anymore.

There was the letter of introduction from Tsuki no HokoraWhen s.h.i.+n thought about it, he realized that he didnt know much about the letter.

He had stored the letter in his Item Box and almost forgot about it until he used it in Balmel.

Because various events happened due to s.h.i.+n showing the letter in Bayreuth, he hesitated to use it without thinking. Though it was a clue to meet with Schnee, he could meet with her without using it. s.h.i.+n didnt know all the items in THE NEW GATE, and he also thought whether there was this kind of item. Anyhow, depending on the player, making the item that worked effectively under a certain condition was possible. Frankly speaking, without a strong name value like Tsuki no Hokora, it was just a s.h.i.+ny piece of paper.

Hey Schnee, its a bit late to ask you, but how do you make the letter of introduction?

As far as s.h.i.+n knew, the function that makes items that gave the effect like the letter of introduction didnt exist in Tsuki no Hokora.

So that means that it was an original item from Schnee.

The letter of introduction? I use the paper that comes out from the manufacturing machine that was used in Tsuki no Hokora. Also alchemy is applied. It was the enchantment of the luminescence.

Was there such a strong durability for the paper that comes out from that machine? It shouldnt be a special paper that can be used for enchantments though.

I noticed it a long time after s.h.i.+n left, so I dont know the detailsSurely it was just paper in the game era, but its quality is the best one as this world changed, so I think that magical power dwelled in it. Of course, I already checked it, and it wasnt a bad one.

Manufacturing machine in Tsuki no Hokora. It was like a home that produced various kind of materials, or one of the facility for the guild. There were some machines that could create items such as raw materials and metals, in addition to the paper in Tsuki no Hokora.

But the one currently works is only the machine that makes papers. In the death game period, when s.h.i.+n left Tsuki no Hokora for the last time, he closed the door to the room for the manufacturing machines.

The reason was that the machine for the paper was placed in a different room from other machines, and he just forgot it was there.

Lets check it.

It was better to quickly leave for Kilmont, and meet with s.h.i.+baid, but it was also important to check out his own home and his guild house which he oversaw.

In that case, that forest is quiet and doesnt stand out.

Thats right. Shall we go?