In a room of the adventurers guild in the commercial city Kukrika

The Deputy Branch Leader Fritz waited for a certain person to arrive in this room that had been assigned to for him for his personal use.

Excuse me (-)

The door of the room quietly opened and after bowing the person, who just arrived, entered. The person looked at Fritz with a gentle smile while greeting.

As far as I know this person, this is certainly a rare occurrence, thought Fritz to a certain degree. On Fritz face there wasnt any trace of maliciousness or hideous schemings being planned.

He wore an expression as if he completely welcomed his visitor from the bottom of his heart.

There wasnt any person in this city at all, to whom this Deputy Branch Leader showed such an expression.

I am delighted that you were able to visit my humble self. So, how did it go with the issue at hands? (Fritz)

His words were completely free of sarcasm and ill will.

Fritz offered the visitor the chair, which had been prepared in the room in advance, while asking. Rona sat down on the chair that had been offered to her as she confronted Fritz.

Although she displayed a smile on her face similar to the one she wore when she came with Shion, the mood at that time couldnt be compared to the gentle and tender mood now at all.

Without showing any signs of distrust or suspicion, Fritz waited for Ronas response.

Somehow I was able to reach an agreement. (Rona)

A feeling of relief could be sensed somewhere within these words.

Fritz smile deepened as well.

That is extremely splendid. Although your own responsibility should become a little bit lighter too with this, didnt you use an considerably high-handed move? (Fritz)

As he heard of her move beforehand, he knew that it wasnt a proper way for a woman to conduct herself, especially one that had a social standing to such an extent. But as he was the original proposer himself, Fritz wasnt able to put up a strong opposition to it either.

To Fritz words which seemed to be concerned about Ronas body, Rona slowly shook her head.

Since this is my mission, I didnt think or worry about this matter. (Rona)

She punctuated her words after pondering for a little while.

Even so, I wish you to take these as a little comfort, too. (Fritz)

Medicine, although Rona was laughing slightly, Fritz began to become flustered.

Even though Rona understood that his panicked state and his feeling of guiltiness came from Fritz heart, if Shion were to see him now, she would be wondering in surprise just what kind of magic Rona had used on him.

From Shions standpoint, this Deputy Branch Leader was a disgusting person, who was arrogant, without a shred of worry about others and always full of sarcasm.

However, the words spoken by Fritz were filled with an attitude of wanting to express his apology.

There is nothing to apologize for (Rona)

Although Fritz tried to stand up from his chair in order to bow his head, Rona stopped him.

This is also work on top of being my duty. Because of that I can understand it quite well. (Rona)

Although it is what His Excellency has ordered, by only pushing nothing but difficult matters on you (Fritz)

That is to say, it was about the reason for Shions dislike towards Fritz which was at the level of detestation. For the entire time since Shion registered as an adventurer it looked like the troublesome requests no one wanted to do were pushed on them. Also, in regards to the achievements of the requests, whenever they almost resolved something, the reward was reduced and small penalties forced upon them. It looked like he devoted himself to do nothing but harassing them.

However, those were the orders in such situations, Rona finished the sentence.

Although they both were in the same situation, it could be said that Fritz harassment was only aimed towards Shion. And that wasnt Fritz intention either. The difference was that those were orders from a somewhere different place and as result he had no other option but to operate like that.

I guess its painful to play the role of being loathed because it is difficult, huh? (Rona)

In reverse Rona bowed her head which caused Fritz to wave his hands in panic.

Please stop it. For a lowly person like me (Fritz)

Originally it is unusual for the guild to assist in such matters. To yield to this cooperation and to additionally support it, I am very grateful. There is no reason for me to think of you as lowly at all. (Rona)

When you put it like that, I feel slightly relived by your kind words. Then now this Lost will join your party, you said (Fritz)

Fritz began to ask a question like seeking directions to which Rona displayed a nod.

Yes, although it is beyond expectation to gain a Lost as companion, he can be trusted to some extent. He is a person with abilities that can be placed at our side. Looking at the experience after one month(T/N: of adventuring), Shion-sama isnt listening to words about quitting as an adventurer anymore either. If this is the case, there is no problem with continuing as is. Thats what I plan to report to His Excellency. (Rona)

Well then, the maneuvering of the guild too? (Fritz)

Yes, for the finale this time, it is satisfactory to return to the usual. Even if I consider to officially report it to His Excellency at a later time. (Rona)

Thats the best way. Then, will Rona-sama return to your previous official post? (Fritz)

No, I will continue with this mission after that. I fear that its likely that it will be like that until the end, huh? (Rona)

As Rona said this she laughed while in contrast Fritz facial expression became clouded.

It was an expression showing that he didnt believe Ronas words to be an overly nice prospect.

Although it is difficult for me to say as Deputy Branch Leader of the adventurers guild, for the Chevalier(T/N: >> Shubarie