113 Episode 113: Dragon Emperors Rite (1/2)

The crusade of the herd of demons that had attacked the town was over and the town was restoring peace.

The townspeople are thrilled with the result that the damage to the town is minimal and that there are no casualties of what is there.

”Gahhhhhh! You knocked down a big demon with one blow from me! Look at this splendid horn!

”Oh man, how many times have we talked about that? More than that, the decadence of the demon fangs I defeated.”

”How many times have we talked about it?”

”” Gahhhhhhhh ””

Adventurers whose nostalgia has warmed after hunting massive demons are in a good mood to talk about their martial arts heritage.

And the person in a good mood was here, too.

”The ritual of Princess Ryu will be held soon!

It's Mr. Lune.

Mr. Lune originally came to this town to participate in Princess Ryu's ritual.

There were demonic raids that endangered the holding, but there were unexpectedly few damages, and Princess Ryu's ritual seemed reassured by the decision to hold it as usual.

And it was the people of the town who were more than happy about it.

Not only was the town suddenly attacked by a bunch of demons, but it seemed like everyone didn't mind losing it to the annual pleasure.

”I hope you can win”

”Yes! That's why I've been rigorously trained to this day! I will definitely win!

Liliera and the others are sending a gentle gaze in a relaxed manner to Mr. Lune, who so desires.

”Well, you don't have to worry about it. You're sure to win.”

”Well, there's no way you can beat someone who throws a dragon off.”

and there Mr. Liliera and the others turn their gaze towards me.

”If you're not there, you won't have to compete in a female-only tournament, and the victory won't waver.”

”It's easy to see.”

”... where does this ritual bet compartmentalize?”

The women, convinced that Mr. Lune would win, were perfectly moody, and only Mr. Megli was jolting in search of his torso to take part in the bets being made behind the ritual.

”Or won't everyone participate?

This tournament is for women only, so I and Gyro can't participate, but Liliera and the others are women, so they should be able to participate.

”I'll stop. Even this town stands out. I'd like to avoid any more conspicuous imitation.”

”Oh, don't bother with that”

and it was then.

A familiar voice has reacted to what Ms Liliera said.

”Are you… guild leader ⁉ …”

️ Yes, it was the guild leader who managed the Adventurer's Guild in this town who spoke to us.

And the guild chief had an unrecognizable, well-width uncle next door.

”Hey, isn't that the guild leader?

”Is something wrong again?

The Adventurers go out of their way when the Alliance Commander shows up in the Alliance lobby.

”It's rumored to be Princess Ryu's comeback in this year's Ryu ritual. If you don't come out, it must be something that lacks uplift.”

To the words of the guild chief, Mr. Liliera becomes a fed up face.

”You're all rumouring that, because I'm not Princess Ryu.”

When Mr. Liliera says so, the guild leader nods yeah.

”As good as it gets, so is your point. But it's true that you crusaded the dragon alone. It is also in front of the inhabitants of the town. If you were Princess Ryu, you would naturally expect to participate in the ritual of Princess Ryu because you came to town this time of year.”

That's why the timing was too good.

It happened to come when Princess Ryu's ritual was held, crusading the detached dragon that happened to show up in town to help repel the herd of demons that happened to hit the town.

Yeah, normally, I don't think I can help but doubt the relationship.

”In a further demonic raid the other day, the Golden Dragon and the Silver Dragon have intervened in battle as if to protect this town. Like a legendary dragon knight.”

”I have nothing to do with that dragon. We were fighting on the ground.”

”Apparently.”

When Ms Liliera claims her alibi, the guild leader affirms it lightly.

”But the inhabitants of this town still expect you to be simply strong. Take part in Princess Ryu's ritual and win.”

”As I said earlier, I'm not interested”

”Hey, why isn't Liliera's lady in the tournament? If you win, you'll be famous.”

And in the back, Gyro, you ask Mr. Mina a a question in a low voice.

Now that you're an adventurer, Gyro, your goal is to become a first-rate adventurer and gain fame, so I don't see why Liliera doesn't like to stand out.

”Well, normally, I guess it's the best reason you're mistaken for Princess Ryu. Whatever makes you famous for being recognized for your activities as an adventurer, you don't want to be famous for being tied to legends that have nothing to do with you in a way that plunders the hands of others.”

”Hmm, you know what?”

Well, I was also told that the Dragon Emperor was resurrected, so I don't know.

Even in my previous life, I kept getting into trouble for being a hero.

So I'll stay still this time, too.

I can't even attend the ceremony!

”So what do you think of my request?

and that's when the guy next to the guild leader broke into conversation.

”Request......?

”Yes, I ask you to join me in Princess Ryu's ritual”

Liliera puts her neck on a sudden and strange request.

”... uh, why bother making such a request?

Yeah, especially Mr. Liliera's questions, right?

Because making a request means incurring a request fee.

I don't know how much Mr. Liliera wants me to fight until I pay him to.

The adventurers around them were also leaning their necks on odd requests.

”Whoa, you're late to introduce yourself. My name is Mornig, and I'm the mayor of this town.”

”” ”” ”Mr. Mayor ⁉” ””

Our client was the mayor, and we raised our voice by accident.

”Princess Ryu's ritual is an important ritual in town. It's not a simple ritual, it's a big aspect of the festival that brings people in from outside of town.”

Is that what Mr. Lune used to talk about, making Princess Ryu's ritual like a martial arts tournament to increase the number of customers?

”I want to avoid imitating festivals as they involve running festivals.”

”Well, I don't know if that's the case, but...”

I mean, I guess for the people in town, Liliera, who crusaded the dragon, is like a special guest recognition.

Naturally you will attend the festival because you are a guest.

I would be disappointed if I hadn't come out expecting that.

And if expectations fall off.

He said there might be less repeaters for next year's festival.

If that happens, the operation is weak, so I'm thinking of paying you to be a de facto guest.

In a previous life, a merchant I knew said, ”Even if it's an event that wasn't planned, it's top notch merchants who live up to that expectation if they're expecting it! Otherwise, sales will go down! You said.”

But that's why I still wonder if you forced me into town on a mission.

”Hmm, rewarded...”

Liliera starts to worry when she hears that she gets paid.

”I noticed in the reward, is there any reward for Princess Ryu's ritual itself?

and ask if Megri has any merit in joining Princess Ryu's ritual.

”Yes, I do. Princess Ryu's ritual offers 200 gold coins to the winner in order to attract pride of power.”

”Oh! 200 gold coins!

I heard 200 gold coins and Mr. Megri makes his eyes shine.

”200 sheets… double reward, converted into accommodation rent…”

No, no, no, Mr. Liliera, we have a home now, don't we?

”Oh, that? Could there be more competitors?!?”

Mr. Megli starts a preparatory movement, sees Mr. Liliera seriously bothered, and Mr. Lune starts blueing his face and horning.

”No, but I knew there were disadvantages... and now I have enough money to send...”

But I still don't like to treat Princess Ryu, or Mr. Liliera's heart starts leaning in the direction of declining the request.

But here comes a backup fire from the Alliance Commander.

”But if you can join Princess Ryu's ritual on the Alliance side, I can offer you the benefits that go with it.”

and here the guild chief also joins the negotiations to cover the mayor.

”Is it from the Alliance?

”Oh, if you're joining me in Princess Ryu's ritual, I'll make sure you get your S-rank promotion”

”” ”S-Rank Promotion” ”

Into the guild make a fuss about just s-rank promotion speech.

”Wouldn't that taste bad for boulders?

”No, you are a power that can crusade dragons alone. Then there is no problem in promoting the S-rank. There are some fine issues, but if you show strength in a ceremonial setting, it will be enough to build up your track record. [M] Anyway, everything in the audience that comes to see the ritual is gonna be a witness.”

Think well, Guild Leader.

Because of the benefits, Liliera turned it down once and for all.

”Ugh, um... double reward and S-rank guaranteed... and direct request from guild leader...”

An additional reward has been proposed, and Liliera is worried about her gaze at the guild leader while holding her head.

”Aww...”

Finally, Mr. Lune stares at Liliera as she blues her face, plaguing her decision.

And put it between the sows, and it seems that Liliera, who made the decision, raised her face.

”... ok. I'll take that request.”

”” ”” Oh-ooh ”” ”

”Gahhhhh!!”

Cheers and screams echo within the lobby.

”No, thank you. Now I can face my ancestors who have incorporated martial arts into Princess Ryu's ritual.”

Uh, so much so that we've been negotiating so seriously because your ancestors were the ones involved in the ritual... right?

”” ”” ”That was your ancestor, ⁉” ”

Wow, I didn't know Mr. Mayor's ancestors were Teng Himself who made Princess Ryu's ritual like now... I feel blood connected somehow.

”... because it is the immediate nomination of the guild leader. You can't say no.”

So long as it was done, Liliera was asked to participate in the tournament in order to put on the face of the guild leader.

Indeed, we adventurers belong to the Adventurer Alliance.

It's so awkward for us to refuse requests from the Alliance Commander.

But the groan that Liliera spoke bossly was wiped out by the blazing cheer in the lobby, and it was only heard by us nearby.

”It's more than that.”

and here when the guild leader raises his hand with his voice, the inner guild becomes quiet again.

Everyone puts their gaze on the guild leader wondering if there's anything left.