Chapter 97 – The Wizard’s Tale (4)

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“Why are you so late?”

“…”

I ignored it. Yuri grumbled, but it wasn’t even that late. That’s a fuss.

When I didn’t answer, Yuri tapped my leg with her foot her. Yeah, I don’t like this, right? It’s your turn today, so I’ll do that for you. Let’s smile with that meaning, then frown and stare at me. Wasn’t this

Yuri continued to glisten at her, but when Lenny came down, she looked a bit fed up.

“…How can I get to that?”

“Aww…”

Lenny is…

“Poop.”

If it was n’t enough to cover her head her with her hood, she wrapped her face in a scarf she did n’t know where she got from, and only her eyes her were sticking out. She somehow saw me and told me to go down first, did she mean to do something like this? Are you ashamed of yourself now? I’m dying of laughter, really.

“Funny?” “Hey…!”

Maybe I don’t like the laughter that leaked out without my knowledge, the two of them patted their legs, pinched the back of their hands… You said you liked it so much at night, but you’re ashamed of it during the day?! You hypocrites! No, hypocritical things! Things certified by unicorns!

…

Lenny was ashamed to die, but still, as if she was hungry, she untied her scarf and nibbled at her bread. Yeah, it makes me hungry after spending every night hardcore like that. Lenny raised her hand as if he had something to say.

“What’s the matter?”

“Oh, I think I have to go to church today. Yesterday I didn’t have time, so I just contacted Pastor Kate and finished, but today I have to register as a free priest…”

“Okay? Then together…”

“For a moment. I have something to do.”

“Yes?”

“Look at this.”

Yuri rummaged through her bag and took out something on the table.

“I kept thinking about it last night, but I think I should go here once. If it stays like this, I’ll keep getting my ankles.”

The table was lined with pamphlets about the archery academy. It seems that the guild has packed a lot in between. I skimmed through the pamphlet, and it was full of advertisements for all kinds of skills.

“…”

Right. It would be nice if I could even take a picture of the skill, but unfortunately the only thing I can do is raise the stats.

I can’t teach them because the skill management method is different from me.

When I use skills or magic, I use it as if I were using a shortcut key. Once you memorize the layout once, the next time it’s the same as using it unconsciously.

Like swordsmanship or throwing, using the body is a bit more complicated. Because this is a very unique sensation.

Using physical skills is similar to getting used to when playing the piano or cutting a knife while cooking. It’s very clumsy when you first look at the sheet music and play it, but if you repeat it dozens of times, you will gradually get used to the keyboard.

Learning physical skills compresses this familiarization process. What others have to swing their swords hundreds or thousands of times, I skipped a few times. I get used to it without even realizing it, but it’s a very strange feeling that seems natural.

That’s why even if I learn archery or mana management, I can’t teach them. Because I don’t have the empirical know-how that ordinary people get while training, only the results remain.

In the end, whether it’s Lenny or Yuri, you have to learn from the local people. I want to put it where I can see it, but… I can’t help it.

“Okay.”

When I hardened my expression a little, Yuri looked at me slightly and explained further.

“I’m going to go around here and there today. I don’t know how long it will take… First of all, the mana aptitude test is free. I’m going to go and get some advice.”

“Hmm… Then… “

“Ah, me, over there.”

Lenny suddenly pats her hand her.

“I-I-I think I can do my procedure tomorrow… “

“Sister, you said you had to do it quickly yesterday?”

“Yeep.”

“What did you say? That… K? Didn’t you say you had to do it before contacting him?”

“I’m sorry…”

“So, would you like to go to the academy with me? You don’t even need an observer to go through your sister’s procedures, do you? We don’t have to go together. Right?”

“Aww…!”

Lenny was quickly sunk by Yuri’s one-sided blow. I couldn’t see her expression because it was covered by her shawl her, but the drooping corners of her mouth her must have made her cry again. Lenny …. She didn’t even get her money’s worth for talking about it.

“Therefore. Who are you going with?”

“…”

After saying that, the two stared at me. Hey, arrows are coming back to me from here?!

“…”

“…”

“…”

“Ah, me, over there. A person named Eugene is here, right?”

Perhaps thinking this strange silence was an opportunity, the freckled waiter hesitated and approached us. Is this employee always in charge of us? How many things do you encounter? But yesterday, he smiled at me and ignored me, and now he looks downcast as if he had never done that before.

Yes, the atmosphere of the female team at the table right now is hideous. I’m a little scared too Anyway thanks for talking to me, freckles. Now I see you are cute too.

“What are you looking at?” “Mr. Eugene?”

“Hmm. Hmm. That’s me. I am Eugene. What are you doing?”

Freckles handed me a note.

“It came from the Magic Tower. That, then I’m done!”

Freckles that run away quickly. The letter left by Freckles was written in an old-fashioned handwriting. Where the content…

“What?”

“…The magician who went missing in Emily’s last time. I want to tell you a little bit about him. He said he’ll meet you and pay you in person.”

“Okay?”

A little strange. Since it was a quest that came through a guild, I thought they would reward me through the guild. According to Rize, the quest request seemed to be like that. Well, that’s how the guild eats the commission, too. But you want to meet me in person? Is it ok?

Besides, the journal and the body were all handed over. Do you have any other questions besides that?

On the signature was the name Ariel Ionia. Sounds like a name I’ve heard. I clearly remember hearing it. I definitely need to meet you.

“…You guys do your own thing. I guess I should go here.”

“Well, then you can go there with me.”

Apparently, the mage tower was in the same direction as the north… Church. Lenny’s eyes twinkled as if he had noticed that.

“Chit… “

Yuri pursed his lips, then suddenly his eyes flashed and he tugged at my ear.

“Is it my turn today?”

“Uh…Huh?”

“Didn’t you say you did what I said last time?”

“… Is that so?”

“I did, you bastard! I am you, because of you… Ugh…!”

…Okay. I cut your hair Thinking about it makes me feel a little hot. However, Yuri had tears in her eyes as to what was so unfair about it.

“That, yes. Okay.”

“…Hi-Hi.”

Yuri instantly turns into a smile. She flashes her eyes while letting out a strange laugh. …For a moment. This guy, taking his hand her off her side her… Was he pinching himself!

What the hell are you even doing this for? The night gets a little scary. It’s the first time I’ve felt this way. Could this guy wear a goblin mask again?!

“No goblins.”

“It’s not like that.”

“…No orcs, no trolls, no anyway. Do not do that.”

“Huh.”

Yuri snorts while choking.

No but You want to set the right mood?! Last time, I ended up breaking the atmosphere and messing up, but in fact, doesn’t this guy have much interest in that?!

Anyway, after receiving a confirmation like that, Yuri banged the table and got up as if it had been decided.

“Let’s hurry. You must be busy today.”

“Okay. Lenny wakes up too. And stop loosening that scarf.”

“Huh… “

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We parted there, at the great cross that quartered the city. Yuri went to the west, where the guild and school were located, and Lenny and I went to the north, where the church and mage tower were located.

As soon as Yuri said hello, she started running as if she was really busy, and Lenny quickly crossed his arms as her as soon as Yuri disappeared.

“Oh, it seems like it’s been a while…”

Lenny laughed lightly. I know. It’s nice to have just the two of you teasing each other like this.

“Eight.”

“Ah..”

I untied her arms and wrapped my arms around Lenny’s waist. A face that instantly turns red. Do you think it’s too blatant skinship?

“I can’t… “

He grunted and glanced at me, but he still wouldn’t let go. Just put your hand on mine. Did the permissible range increase? If so, now I’m going to take a look at the belly fat…

“Eee!”

He pinched the back of his hand again, but now that attack is ridiculous. I got used to it, and my level went up so it didn’t hurt that much…

“Ah, I’m sorry…”

“!”

This, this priest, can’t be here…! Really exhibitionists?!

-Titling!

Even the points are being settled?! I shuddered but did not stop my hand…

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Lenny and I parted ways in front of the magic tower. As soon as Lenny fell away from me, she ran away…. What’s wrong? I think I even used acceleration?!

Anyway, I opened the door of the magic tower.

The Mage Tower was a rather sophisticated building. There was a window for visitors on one side, and on the other side were people who looked like wizards coming and going. When I handed the note to the receptionist, he told me to sit down at a table on one side of the first floor and wait.

“… Can I just wait?”

“Yes.”

“No, but… “

“Just wait.”

…Unlucky. Come to think of it, even in the original work, the race of wizards was a little smug and unlucky. If Yuri’s boastfulness is aegyo that stems from bravado, then these guys are Jjin.

I feel a little bit wrong.

The receptionist informed us that there were plenty of tables for meetings. Wizards dressed in all kinds of colorful costumes. Some of them wore patterns depicting the upper body of a woman and the lower body of a snake.

They say Clan Lamia is a huge clan, so it definitely stands out. The level of equipment seems to be high. I don’t know how those idiots are doing.

The reason I helped those idiots whenever I saw them was because it was something worth doing, but also because I thought it was basically a good deed. And since the Golden Ticket can be obtained randomly when doing good deeds, there’s nothing wrong with helping out.

But no matter how many times I helped them, there is no sign of anything happening. Then, the next time we meet, if we eat a little more…

“Are you the one who took on the Lime Hall search quest?”

A voice that brought me out of my thoughts. Following that voice, unlike other wizards, there was a plain gray mass.

A bit short, with a gray cone hat, gray robe, and staff. He even has a silver longsword.

…Wizards with swords? Is it a troll?!

“I wish I could answer your question.”

Well, what did he say Lime Hall?

“Um, I’m here for Emily’s wizard search quest.”

The cone hat raised its head. And I couldn’t help but catch my breath.

Shiny silver hair, mysterious purple eyes, skin as white as moonlight, and long ears. The most beautiful face among all sub-species.

It’s an elf I’ve seen sub-species a few times passing by, but this is the first time I’ve ever met an elf in person.

Wait, this impression is…

Did she say Ariel? Okay. I know this woman

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Ariel Sibter.

A little decadent, high-pressure elf who wears revealing clothes. A denial and holding a region with great influence in Westkeep.

It appears twice in the original story.

The first is to entertain a group of warriors who have arrived in Westkeep and inquire about their abilities. He feeds them well for one night, but after learning about their abilities, he kicks them out as if he’s disappointed.

The second is from a hot spring town far to the north.

Ariel makes a pact with the ice spirit, Naias, and makes her spirit her run wild, covering the entire city with ice. Her nickname for her at that time was the Ice Witch.

Ariel, united with Naias, was not even a conversational opponent, she just became a monster to be defeated.

So I made my own plans to go to the north, but…Showing up here?

“I wonder if it’s Shile to stare at her face like that.”

“Oh, I’m sorry.”

“I formally greet you. My name is Ariel Ionia.”

“…Nice to meet you. This is Eugene.”

Even the name is slightly different. No, the gender is different. In the original, it’s a sieve, but it’s Ionia. Is that elf I know right?

“Rhyme Hall… Will he tell us how he found him?”

“… I see.”

I told you about what happened in the slime dungeon. The slimes insulting the idiots was a bit circumspect. He probably knew what I was talking about because he also wrote about aphrodisiac slimes in his journal anyway. Of course, I didn’t mention that I made a slime into a familiar and took care of it.

“I see… “

….The tone is a little strange, but the attitude is normal. That this elf is so overbearing and makes the spirits go wild afterward? Why?

Ariel bites her lip. He suddenly lowered his head and muttered something embarrassing.

“Thank you for telling me the story. Originally, I had to pay a reward… But now I can’t pay because of financial problems. Could you please wait a bit?”

“However…”

After thinking for a moment, I opened my mouth. This elf is part or trigger of a huge event. We need to hold it here and see what happens. Then…

“There is no need for remuneration. Instead, I would like you to be my companion for a while.”