148 Sudden Mission (1/2)

-West Forest-

*Scy's POV*

While we are walking through the forest to our guild in the middle of the night...

”Didn't I tell you guys to stay away from the guild leaders? If I didn't come in time then they will be interrogating you right now. Look at you. You guys are a mess.” Why are they doing all those things I told them not to do.

”...” From the looks of it, Elle is about to cry.

”Of course Elle is a good girl so I forgive her.” Then the others look at me like I'm favoring someone... I don't want anyone to cry...

”But how did you find us? It's still far from the guild.” I think this guy's name is Chiron.

”Well I heard a familiar roar out of nowhere so I rushed to you guys as soon as possible and my first guess wasn't wrong. I met you guys here on time, thankfully before they take you guys.” The truth is we are on our way to the castle on top of the Icy Mountains but I sensed some presence and found them on a pinch.

”Anyway, you must have good news for doing something so reckless, right?” I really hope it was worth the trouble.

”Kaita here was able to hear the conversation of all the leaders of guilds but there are only twelve of them.” Aurora must be absent again when she's needed.

”The twelve of them doesn't sound like they like each other but they decided to investigate the castle later by sending the guild leader we fought earlier. Also, they started building a camp near the Icy Mountains to defend from the invasion if it somehow happens.” Chiron explained.

”Yeah, I think we should only get back to our guild for now and then stay away from them because I'm pretty sure they will send us some spies because of what happened earlier. And I don't think Shiv is ready to investigate in that situation. He took a lot of injuries from Elle's friend. Though, if it is just an investigation then he might really go there.” We don't want to attract more attention and because of what happened, I'm sure they'll watch us from now on.

”For now, let's continue. We are safer there.” I suggested and we continued traveling back to the guild.

-Order of Light City-

*Zia's POV*

We finally reached the Order of Light City and it wasn't the city I expected. The city is so beautiful and really big but there are so few people around. Well, maybe the reason is that most of the adventurers and soldiers went to the same place but why do they have to have so many numbers, it's like they are getting ready for a war.

For now, I should check some new equipment to buy. I'm not really sure where to start though.

So I just chose blindly and one of the fancy shops attracted me. It's not bad to window shop, right?

For some reason, my body felt heavy...

”I don't think you need other weapons. You have me remember?” The stone sword... why are you getting jelly with the other weapons?

”I know I know, I just don't want you to wear down so fast so I need to use other weapons. If you get ugly so fast then how can I show you to my friends, right?” I just don't want to use her in a fight because I really don't want to have that fancy armor and weapon, not to mention those giant wings really doesn't suit my taste.

”Hmmmp. Ok fine, I'm watching you.” She said trying to warn me. I still can't believe I'm stuck with this annoying talking stone sword.

”You do know I can read your thoughts, right?” Oh crap...

”Welcome welcome. There are a lot of people who visit the shop but this time, there are some problems with the neighboring city so most of the adventurers went there. Also, I already met a lot of women customers but I can say that you are the most beautiful!”Is this what they call sales talk?

”Sure sure, I'm looking for some good equipment,” He can't hide that look that he can see me as one low-level player for having not so good equipment.

”Of course, of course, dear customer, my name is Tyblon. Miss customer.”

He guided me through the shop showing different kinds of equipment, from those expensive armors to weapons. They look really fancy but the armor and weapons I'm using right now were given to me by Scy so I'm not sure if I have to change it.