Chapter 53 (2/2)

Clan?

Were the Twilight Company, have you heard of us? Its a pretty well-known name in Tricklis, but weve also been taking jobs in the capital city recently.

Im sorry. Im kind of a wanderer myself.

You dont need to apologize. I just wanted to see you before we left. Im the leader of the Twilight Company, Gonzalez.

Gonzalez? Well, thank you for your hard work today.

Youve also got my thanks for everything you did.

Even his name is intimidating. Gonzalez.

Its a perfect fit for this massive guy.

His parents must have been able to see into the future.

His voice is deep and his dandyism is overflowing.

Hes the perfect Gonzalez.

The recovery magic you used was incredible.

Well, Im happy that I could be of help.

More than half of the fighting force sent here by the Guild were members of my clan. Fortunately, due to your efforts, the number of dead or injured was kept to a minimum.

I-I see.

Im guessing only the adventurers that met certain criteria were sent to this battlefield. They were all either good fighters or able to use support magic. So, in a way, its kind of a compliment. I dont really think hed take it that way if I said anything so Im just going to keep my mouth shut.

Lets just celebrate the fact that we both survived.

Well, we all fought our hardest to protect the women and children in town. Doesnt that make it more worthwhile?

Thats still.

This was really the reason why the ratio of men to women was so one-sided.

In reality, I wish there were a few more women on the battlefield.

The only reason it was like this is due to our rank. For those clans that are rank A or higher, they were all exempt from being sent to this battle. Unfortunately, our rank is only B. Im sure even after everything weve done here, our rank wont be increased any further.

Apparently, there are also subgroups in the Guild called clans.

And these clans all have their own ranks as well. If the rank of the clan youre in is above A, youre exempt from being forced to fight if your country goes to war.

Considering Im only a lowly rank D adventurer, I now have a reason to increase my rank further.

Due to this, I feared the worst when we were sent here. I thought God had abandoned us, but thanks to you and Henry Sensei, Im still alive. I couldnt be happier.

The macho man showed a broad smile.

It was well worth all the effort.

Some of our fighters died today, but its thanks to you both that the overwhelming majority are still alive. You two are lifesavers.

No, youre really just exaggerating too much. You were out in front risking your life, while I stayed back to provide support. The vanguard and the rear guard. It is a system that works no matter what world youre in. Its only due to this that we were able to win.

That may be true, but you were also near the front of the battle using your flying magic.

I think were arguing over something pointless. We should all just celebrate our victory equally. Neither of you was any less useful than the other.

Right. Sorry for being so troublesome.

Its no problem.

Gonzalez shyly responded to Henry while he was scratching his cheek.

Its quite the opposite reaction Id expect from such a macho man like him. It was actually kind of cute. Im not sure how to feel about me thinking this man was cute even if it was only for a brief moment.

I think he may have just ruined that cute expression for me.

By the way, did either of you see that Dark Elf that was fighting in the battle? I swear she looked unstoppable. Im surprised she was able to keep going without requiring healing.

If hes talking about a Dark Elf, theres only one that comes to mind.

It feels like its been such a long time since we first met.

So much has happened in such a small amount of time.

I long for the days of eating lunch made for the nobility in my dorm.

Would you be willing to join my clan?

join your clan?

Is this what they call headhunting?

Yeah. Id really like you to add your power to ours.

He was quietly staring at me as he remained kneeling.

If I were a woman, Im sure Id be wet in less than three seconds.

Hes the type of handsome man youd expect to see frantically running around with a machine gun in a Hollywood movie. While Im just staring at him in awe of his masculine charm wondering if I should consider training my body for the first time in my life.

Even if this is the case, his eyes are bright and shining like a childs.

I see.

Im being invited to the first clan Ive ever heard of. Though this guy doesnt seem like a bad person, I have places I need to go to and things I need to take care of.

I need to return to the capital city of Kalis and buy myself two beautiful blonde meat toilet slave sisters.

Im very grateful for the invitation, but Im sorry. I have important things I still need to take care of. I have to decline your invite, Gonzalez.

I see. Sorry for kind of putting you on the spot there.

Its no problem.

Just forget I ever even asked you. I didnt mean to cause you any trouble.

Well, thank you for your concern.

He responded to me without even showing a hint of anger at my refusal.

If youre ever in trouble in Tricklis, just look to the Twilight Company for help. Give them the name Gonzalez and theyll be sure to do whatever they can to aid you.

Thank you. If that ever happens, Id like to sit down and talk over a warm meal rather than such a terrible battlefield like this.

You got it.

Gonzalez showed me one more bright smile.

Like this, my last day on the battlefield was spent talking with Gonzalez and Henry as the sun faded beneath the horizon.