Chapter 41 (1/2)

The City of the Plains

“There now, good, good…”

Fiona was petting her half unicorn Poshule on the other side of the wall near the gate. It did not take long before the city guards returned. One figure in the group sees us and raises his spear. Then he barks some orders at the other men before running towards us. Judging by the spear he is wielding, he must be the one who was leading them.

“Ahhh, that was really something!”

“You just might have saved us.”

I accept the offered hand and shake. The grip was a little painful.

“That was a brilliant attack you used to bring down the wyvern! It appeared to be magic from where I was watching!”

I hesitated for a second but figured it was nothing compared to having people know about ‘Legs of the forest wolf.’ They didn’t know, right?

“It was ice magic. I gave it a good beating in its left eye.”

“Indeed! It could not have been easy to aim so precisely… Yes, the wound on its face was quite hideous. We might not have been able to kill it had it not been for that wound. I would not be exaggerating when I say that you are the hero of this city!”

“No, no. That is an exaggeration. I’m just an adventurer.”

d.a.m.n. d.a.m.n it. He was getting carried away now.

“Is that so? I do not believe the average adventurer to be capable of such a feat.”

“It was only a coincidence. I was so desperate to escape from it.”

“Ah, well, if you insist…”

He seemed a little reluctant but at least he had calmed down. I had been in serious danger of being treated as the hero who saved the city. It was too much of a burden for this part-time worker and adventurer.

“Ah, how rude of me! I am the captain of the guards in this cities western district. My name is Harold. It is my honor to make your acquaintance.”

“The honor is mine. Commander. I am Asagi.”

This time it was Harold who grabbed my hand and shook it. It was still painful.

“And I am sure that these two ladies are also tired! Let me see, yes. I can show you the best inn in the city if you like?”