When was the last time you stepped into the Adventurer Guild?
Pushing open the small wooden door, I walked in
After looking around for a while, there were still many familiar faces. Yes, they were considered experienced adventurers. How could they die so easily?
"Hey... are you Rudeus? Are you Rudeus?"
A familiar rough voice came from behind
I turned around and looked, it was Barn
That melee priest, he still hasn't changed after several years... not entirely.
Two fingers are missing on his right hand
"Long time no see, Barn"
"Long time no see Rudeus! I heard you found your mother? Congratulations."
After I recovered Zenith, I returned to the Adventurer Guild and withdrew the reward for the information on Zenith, so it was normal for them to guess it.
I nodded to Barn and looked behind him. There were still four people.
But... there are new faces.
"Are you Rudeus? The magician known as the ultimate weapon?"
The new team member behind Barn, a girl who was only about 15 years old, suddenly rushed to me and held my hand enthusiastically.
"I am also a magician! Will you accept a commission with us? I want to experience the magic of the legendary Rudeus!"
When she was still worried about how to speak, Barn picked her up and threw her aside.
"Too enthusiastic Lien, it's getting in the way"
"So, what are you doing when you come back this time Adventurer Guild? Our ultimate weapon sir"
Ah...
This shameful name
I remember that the name came from doing a mission with Barn, killing the weak Red Dragon with one blow, and then adding his exaggerated propaganda.
"Don't call me that name"
"You have become a legend since you left~ The newcomers who came later didn't believe that a magician could kill a Red Dragon with one blow. Forget it... let's not talk about it, so what are you here for? You can't just come to meet us old guys, right?"
"Of course, I have a commission and you are assigned to help."
"Huh? Designate me?"
Barn looked me up and down
"Rudeus, I don't know what kind of monster can make you lose a hand. If you ask me to face a monster that can hurt you, I will refuse."
"I don't have the habit of sending people to their deaths."
"Who knows?"
"Rudeus, give"
Nanahoshi handed me a letter
"This is?"
"Orsted gave it to you"
"Okay..."
Is it because the happy days have lasted too long? I'm a little scared
But compared to the task given by Dragon God, he himself is definitely more terrifying
I slowly opened the envelope and started reading with the thought that "anyway, what I have to do will not be scarier than him."
[Rudeus. Greyrat, meet in the laboratory of Nanahoshi in three days. Before that, you should investigate the situation of Ariel. Anemoi. Asura]
Ariel. Anemoi. Asura?
I remember who it was? The princess of the Asura Kingdom?
Investigate her?
I don't think Dragon God's "investigation" is just to find out her background and situation.
The princess is just a student, what needs to be investigated?
"Rudeus?"
"Huh?"
"What did he write? Does it bother you?"
"No... it's better to say it's too simple. I'm a little surprised."
"So, what does Orsted want you to do?"
"Investigating Ariel Princess"
"Isn't she just an ordinary princess?"
"I feel the same way, so I have some troubles."
"Don't think it's so complicated. Don't look at Orsted. In fact, he is quite easy to talk to."
Very easy to talk to?
I'm scared when I think about his face
The person I love can be killed in front of my eyes in less than five seconds, and there's nothing I can do about it
But when I think about being his subordinate now, I feel a little at ease...
"Well, I understand"
In this way, I still made some more preparations
For example, Barn was entrusted to investigate whether Ariel has a private army, the current competition between her and the eldest prince, and the nobles in her power.
The more I investigate, the more I feel that this Princess Ariel is a capable person.
Because of the early defeat in the political struggle, he fled to Ranoa University of Magic
I started almost from scratch in this university, and now I am able to compete with the prince in politics.
However, she lacks a force that can truly be called combat power, that is, a strong supporter.
In short, if she is left alone, she will probably lose to the eldest prince...
"Rudeus, who is the person in this information?"
Sylphie's voice pulled me out of my thoughts
I turned my head and looked aside. Sylphie and Roxy had sat next to me at some point.
"Ah, she is the second princess of Ariel. Anemoi. Asura, Asura Kingdom"
"Oh~Rudeus is investigating her for what?"
"Nothing, just take a look..."
"That's it~ I plan to go visit Zenith's mother with Roxy and Aisha. Do you want Rudeus to come together?"
I reached out my hand and caressed Sylphie's cheek
"No, there are still some things to do"
"Rudeus... do you need help? You can rely on me and Roxy more."
Sylphie seems to have seen through the troubles in my heart
She hugged me very lightly
"Rudeus, your expression has not looked good these days."
"A little thing"
Roxy on the side stretched out his finger, touched my nose, and also scolded me.
"Rudeus~ Do you still think of me as your teacher?"
"Of course"
"If you don't tell your fiancée about your worries, then it's okay to tell the teacher, right?"
"It's not a worry, I'm just tired recently."
"Really?"
"Really"
"Rudeus, don't lie to me and Sylphie... we..."
Roxy Before I finished speaking, I kissed him
"Just tired"
"Well... Okay, I believe Rudeus..."
Roxy said weakly and lowered his head
If you prepare the atmosphere for kissing in advance, Roxy will accept it happily and even ask for it
But if it is a sudden attack, Roxy will be shy, so cute
"Rudeus~Where's me?"
"You know I won't forget"
After kissing Sylphie, I watched them leave
See you tomorrow Dragon God Orsted
Although I understand that this will not be very dangerous and will not lead to conflict
But this nervous feeling won't dissipate