Chapter 525: Making the Same Mistake Again

I was so relieved that Dandy-san called out for her. But his face looks very serious.

Youre not one of the adventurers from around here, are you?

Nn. Just stopped by during my trip

I see I know its rude to ask, but where did you get that huge amount of Scarlet Waterweed? Ill pay you for the information if youre willing to tell me

Where to find?

Yeah, the shortage of Scarlet Waterweed has been a constant problem for the people in this area. If a new harvesting point has been found, that would be a piece of pretty good news

I see. He thought she found a less difficult harvesting point where Fran, who looked like she was just starting, could collect a large amount.

I dont mind

Re-really?

Nn. Im not going to stay in here for long after all

Im grateful!

The man bowed his head and immediately took out a map. It was a reasonably detailed map of the area, with the lake at the center.

But unfortunately, it was already a well-known place.

Do you know where it is on this map?

Nn. In here

Fran pointed to the slightly west side of the islet, halfway between Kiarazen and Sheftent. From Kiarazen, it was 100 meters west of the star-shaped island.

The Guild Master of Kiarazen knew that Fran would be able to harvest at this location, so he asked us to collect at a more difficult location.

Eh? But I thought there was a Lake Murder nest in there?

Ive beat them

Huh? You? Beat them?

Nn

When Fran nodded, the adventurers made a noise once again. This time, the atmosphere was even stronger in denial than before.

Hey, if you dont want to tell me, just tell me that. Ill know right away if you tell a lie to me, you know?

Nn? Im not lying

Th-then, you must have the materials from the Lake Murder, dont you? Youve beat them after all, so you must have some, right?

Dandy-san looks angry. I couldnt blame him though; he must have thought that she was trying to give him false information after all. Even so, he didnt yell at her. That must be the sign of his age, huh? He seems to have a lot of experience as an adventurer.

Why dont you bring it out for now?

In here?

Yes

When Fran looked around, all the adventurers were looking at us with stern faces. Aah, she was totally being recognized as a liar.

Im so p.i.s.sed. You could go ahead and do whatever you want. Im not gonna stop you.

Then there was even more commotion than before. It was because she brought out the Lake Murders, which we had defeated without getting any wounds. I also had removed its flesh and internal organs and processed its skin last night. The head was still attached, and it looked very impressive.

That was thirty of them. The adventurers around us were being pushed and falling by the collapsed pile of leather. And it smells pretty fishy. But it was fine since he was the one who told us to take them out!

You believe me now?

I-it cant be real

Im not lying

Uwaah

You must have bought it from somewhere else right!?

Whats the point of doing that!?

I wonder what we should do now. Maybe, I should have stopped her before, huh? The onee-san at the reception desk didnt seem to know what to do either. It was already out of control.

Then a small, old woman appeared from the back of the guild as if she had heard the commotion.

I could guess who she was by just looking at her. She must be the Guild Master. The lack of stagnation in the magic power flowing through her body told me that she was a first-rate magician.

What the h.e.l.l is happening here? Oi, Lulu, what happened?

Aah, Master. Uumm, its because of this girl

Oioi What is someone with an alias doing in here?

The old woman looked at her lightly. It seemed that she had figured out Frans true ident.i.ty with just one glance.

In the middle of a trip

I appreciate it, but I wish youd think about it a little more before doing something like this

Im sorry. We got a little heated. After hearing from the girl at the reception desk and Dandy-san, she sighed even more.

Is this guild only full of blockheads and idiots? What a shame

So-sorry

Well, its fine then. Swift, youre gonna help me take care of it right? Its your fault because you were too stupid to see what shes capable of

Y-yes

And you, come with me. Black Lightning Princess

Nn

The moment the guild master called Fran the Black Lightning Princess, there was a commotion of a completely different level than before. If I had to sum it up in one word, it would be astonishment. It seemed that Frans alias was even known in the Belios Kingdom.

The moment Fran and the Guild Master entered the back room, the commotion they had been holding back exploded all at once. Even without listening, I could tell that they were gossiping about Fran.

While many people were saying that a child like that couldnt be strong, the calm adventurers seemed to be saying that there was no way that the Guild Master could be wrong. Still, some of the younger adventurers were laughing at us when she told them that she was stronger than them.

Im sorry for those annoying guys

Its fine

Im the Guild Master. The adventurers here call me Grandma Jill

Im Fran, B-ranked adventurer

She showed her guild card to her, but Grandma Jill just lightly glanced at it.

I know. Youre the only Black Cat kin who can do something like that. You look just like the stories Ive heard. So, youre in the middle of a trip?

Im going to the Achajhe Academy of Magic

Fran biting her tongue at the academy part was cute. It would be even cuter if she was a little embarra.s.sed by it. But it seemed like it was nothing to be embarra.s.sed about and she just rephrased it as normal.

The Guild Master also decided to not mind it.

Academy of Magic? Are you going to enroll there?

No. I have just received a request

I see. Well, its not just a place that teaches combat skills, and I think someone your age should be able to enroll there

I can get stronger by being an adventurer too

Well, I wont force you. Ill also be sure to send the Scarlet Waterweed you mentioned to Kiarazen. Theres a shortage of that stuff around here too. Can I share it with the other guilds? Ill make sure the request is treated as fulfilled in here too

Nn. You can split it up where ever you need it

Thank you, that helps

It must have been very scarce. Grandma Jill looked relieved.

Can I have you sell me some Lake Murder skins too?

Okay

Thats such beautiful skin after all

Thank you

Now that weve got that out of the way, can we talk about something serious?

As expected, there was a reason why she was called into the room, huh?

Since youre a B-ranked adventurer, I have a request to make of you. Will you accept it?