I completely forgot the existence of chapter and went on to keep on playing Far Cry 4. Anyways, its not like the chapter is a day late. Have Fun! PS: The chapter is boring.

Chapter 26 FirstQuest

We both, after returning from the cluttered room in the interior of guild, stood in front of theBoardfrom before, for accepting aQuest.

And, the quest we chose to took beforeSubjugation of stray wolveswas gone.

What, so they have good turnover rate. I was aiming for it, depressing.

It couldnt be helped, for searching another new quest; I once again faced towards theBoard.

Then,

Yo~, are you both adventurers called Minato and Elk?

Yes?

Abruptly, I was called out from behind.

Upon turning back, there stood an unfamiliar, macho-old-man.

I could understand that he too should be an adventurer for being inside guild.

[ET: You sure, Minato, that aint spooderman?]

Along, with the reason he called us out.

Is it true? That you bothsubjugated that monster calledNagafrom the labyrinth?

Yeah. Well, we were helped by fortune too

No, even so that is awesome. Youre too splendid, although young

Following it,

About that, how about doing work with us one time together?

Well, as I expected.

It had been a lot recently.

The rumor of me and Elk (To be accurate, it was me only) bringing back the body of the newly found demonNagaspread out too quickly.

Moreover, the guild has given it a rank A, something a novice adventurer can never fight against, even more troublesome.

The party of a man in black and a woman with green hairbecame the most popular topic.

Due to that, the people who want to meet us have increased.

Because of all this, for some few days, we both left the inn early morning, came back late at the time when there are less people, without coming to the guild not like we had been summoned, though , like that our cycle was running, but still there people who would sniff us out.

During eating meals in dining halls, within the inside and outside of city, and at worst people even intruded in the inn.

And, the people who commanded most adventurer within them, moreover almost all of them, tried persuading us sayingWont you team up with us?orWill you enter our team?, like that.

Well, wanting to court a talented person would be a normal thinking for a person in same occupation.

That so even more, in an occupation like this, which has life and death on-line all relying on the ability.

However, we both just recently teamed up, so we didnt have composure to think about those things, so we turned down all offers. Of course, adding various reasons.

This time too, I respectfully declined.

Even so many times they hanged on sayingDont be so cold~orWe dont mind even if youre rookies, but eventually we somehow made them pull back.

He seemed to be like a stubborn person, who would come once again if he gets opportunity, but we got him to draw back, so its better right now. It would be troublesome if someone other came, it would be better to quickly choose the quest and leave the reception.

I faced the boardand Elk was selecting some conspicuous quests while I was talking. Indeed, she knows how to deal with something.

So well~

Collection of medicinal plants

Place: Plains of East Volca

Reward: 3 Silver Coins (It might change based on the quant.i.ty and quality of delivered goods)

Guarding an excursion

Guarding the excursion as well as ensuring safety of students

Reward: 5 Silver Coins (It might change based on danger, salary, etc)

Subjugate the Kobolds

Subjugate Kobold settles within the huts in the interiors of Ritorasu Mountains.

Reward: 10 Silver Coins

Escort Ruin Research Expedition Team

Escort the expedition team, re-investigating theLabyrinth of Naga. For Several Days

Reward: 15 Silver Coins (Risk allowance separate)

The 2 above were there before too

First of all, Im not good with kids so, 2nd one kicks the bucket.

The last one is re-investigation ofLabyrinth of Naga, was this request from some archaeologist?

It was my home in a sense, but this exploration might be searching if there are more hidden roomsit might be related to me defeatingNaga.

Like that, if I, the main leader of this upheaval, the so-calledAdventurer in Blackwent, obviously I would get caught into troublesome problems. So, this too rejected.

So the left one is.Subjugate the Kobolds.

I would just accept it as a subjugation mission; the conditions for completion too are easy to understand.

I confirm from Elk by looking her, a reply sayingIsnt it fine? came back from her eyes.

Alrighty, so we would take this one.

Though, it would in the end, be a tiring quest for you. Kobolds are Rank E demons, after all

No, no, its not like that. Based on circ.u.mstances, it will be a good experience. Probably

Same for me. It will be an opportunity to examine the fruits of training I have been doing with youHm? But this, there isnt the required bodies written

Huh? Then, I wouldnt understand how much I had to kill.

It must probably mean, killing all present thereDont they know the exact numbers? In that case, it would be troubling for the person doing the quest. Sometimes, ones like this are also present

In this way, we wouldnt be able to know when our quest be completed. Wouldnt it help by asking at the reception?

Well, thats true, but we should keep in mind that opponents numbers might be more than expected, right? If we went thinking it would 10 of them, then it would be troubling to encounter 50 or 100 of themWell it might easy for you, though

No, that willsurely take more time

You wont say impossible, huh

Well, yeah.

I dont know what sort of demon Kobolds are; neither have I seen their appearance, so it would be better to see it.

But, E means, on the same level as that of goblins inLabyrinthand below those monkeys. They wouldnt be able to give me a hard fight.

100 would be troublesomebare-handed, that is.

But, from the contents of quest, their numbers might be that much which could fit in the hut, so they may not be much.

Hmm, youre both doing a quite interesting talk?

Suddenly, I heard such a voice from behind.

We both turn back, to find a man being there.

He was somewhat tall, with reasonably balanced physique.

Orange hair, his face was good, but his ears were pierced.

He didnt have the handsome boy atmosphere. More accurately it should beFrivolous lad? Though, his skin aint black.

He too might be an adventurer, based on his attire.

I havent seen you two here, you guys, newbies? You were talking something very reliable, so it piqued my interest

Whore you?

Elk said. Whoa~, her wariness was completely laid out.

And, the frivolous lad, in defiance of it, continues.

Ah, sorry, sorry, I should do the self-introductions. Im Zali, more or less Im an adventurer. Nice to meet ya~

The frivolous ladcorrection, Zali, cracked a smile while showing his white teeth (glitter)

However, Elk still remained unresponsive to that too. No, I do understand her feelings.

His way of interacting was unnaturalin fact, the fact he wanted to call out to us from start, I can understand that from the start.

Deducting that, he, at first glance looks like a playboy. Elk wouldnt be feeling too good being called out by such a guy.

His motive, maybe the invitationor simply flirting

So, you guys seemed troubled while choosing the questsHm? Are you perhaps

The moment Zali was about to say something looking at me,

Oi Zali, whatcha doing?

Oh, they increased.

Along with the cheeky and low voice, 2 men, maybe Zalis acquaintance or something came towards us from his rear.

They looked like middle-aged old mans.

Dark complexion with medium build, and unshaven stern face.

One side was muscular gorilla-macho-man, the other one, an obese with too much fat.

These 2 approached us while we were in the middle of talk with Zali.

Youre getting late, Zalihuh, so youre flirting, eh?

No, no, its not like that. I just happened to hear something interesting. And, they looked quite troubles, so I called out to them

Zali replied.

No, we were not basically troubled by it. The contents too might be helped if we went to reception.

Then, the 2 men (middle-aged) looked me and Elk in order

I see, so thats what it was. It cant be helped then

Yeah, theyre rookies after all. Well, there may be various things to be troubled with

Obviously they have become more talkative, and this aint my imagination.

They even have a strange smile on their faces.

Then, the person to first open the mouth, was the obese-guy.

Hey, Miss, if youre troubled, shall we help you?

They try to persuade Elk alonewhile grinning.

Oi, you f*cking ignore me.

As a rookie, there may be more times to be troubled without knowing what to do, right? In that case, we will teach various things to you

Thats right, we will teach politely and it will be very detailed

The gorilla-macho-man to adds himself, and invited her with the ulterior motives spilling out.

Well, how did he get guts to frankly invite like this waydid he think it would be a success?

In reality, only annoyance word was oozing out of Elks face.

Naturally, Elk wont nod to their invitation.

Oh, I remembered, we were also going to take a quest right now, how about, you come together with us?

Thats a brilliant idea! It would be a good experience, and we would also help! Hmm? So, how about it?

In the end, I refrain. I even have an acquaintance

Saying that. My shoulders are touched by Elk.

At that time, for the first time, the middle-aged men look at me.

Oh, here comes the stare sayingWho the f.u.c.k is this guy? You guys really can use youre stares splendidly.

He diverted his eyes from me in a second and,

This guy? He doesnt seem to reliable, leave it, leave it

Youll grow more if youre with veteran adventurers like us, rather than this weak guy, right?

Yeah, we are all Rank D. It wont hurt to look after some rookies?

Youre d.a.m.n below me!

No, well, generally, Rank D would mean, more or less anAdult.

Elk had said before, the level a normal person with efforts can reach is Rank D or C, at most somewhere in the lower B.

So, based on that they might be adults? so what?

AH, by the way, how can I hide it from you, the person who gave rank B was Irene-san. Youre this much strong, and due to this others wont be able to shun you based on your ranks, she said that. So like that, Im suddenly Rank B.

Due to the shamelessness of the middle-aged men, the frivolous lad had his shadow get thinner, so he finally spoke up. His mouth would remain light, I think.

Hey, Gallon, Bordo, dont say like that, why dont we take him too together?

AH? Whatcha sayin?

Oh? Now this was unexpected.

I completely thought this frivolous lad, Zeli-kun, would go with Elk-only factionbut he also invited me.

No, not like Im actually happy.

However, as though natural, the reaction of middle-aged men towards me was negative.

Oi, Oi, stop joking. Why would we invite a b.a.s.t.a.r.d?

Thats right. Rookie would only become burden

Hey, werent you d.a.m.n people speaking something like looking over rookies? Huh?

Well, Well, dont be so cruel. Think normally, the more the merry, right? Furthermore, he isnt that much weak

Zaril says while not getting carried by the flow. Ive got a teeny bit good impression about him now.

But, Im curious about the contents.

Did he hear my talk with Elk just before? I yes, then from where?

Was it from100 Koboldsor somewhere aroundWoodlandset cetera?

There are many adventurers who boast, so I dont think I would need to be worried about each and everyone one, there is no need to be stiff.

Just, if they know about my ident.i.ty from the rumor aboutAdventurer in Black, it would turn into something messy. Mainly, due to rumors.

While I was thinking all that, the middle-aged men still were having a stare of Elk: Yes, Me: No, and were grumbling.

But you see, looking over 2 rookie is even a little that for us, right?

Thats right. And women are different, but men grow by facing the harshness of world, so aint it a parental affection that were sending him on a somewhat difficult path?

I dont want to be near these guys.

I understood Elk too was thinking the same thing from her eyes, and we both decided to leave the place with just quest doc.u.ment in hands.

Old-men? Just f*cking leave them alone.

O-Oi, Wait

Its fine. I dont know what the quest is, but have fun with your group of three(Elk)

Elk spaded away the restrain of obese-guy, and left the place.

I heard various other things, but after a clicking of tongues, nothing else was heard.

Either they are good at giving up, or didnt want too much trouble, they, in the end, didnt chase after us.

Some time later, there was one who looked for more time at us than other two, it worried me a bit.

Seriously, I hate those type of people. Why are there more adventurers who see women with eyes like that

It can be helped right? Well, I wont agree to it, but basically there are more ruffians in this industry. It wont be good to be worried about each and everyone

Well, that is right. Then, lets take up the quest already

While waving the quest doc.u.ment in hands, Elk and I, both moved towards the reception.

Well then, lets take up our first questSubjugate the Koboldsreally fast!