Chapter 140 – Reunion

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“Hello! Good morning today! Are you feeling well?”

A girl who belonged to an assassination organization along with Perdia, but now works as an apprentice receptionist at the adventurer’s guild desk in Elessia, cheerfully greeted her regular adventurer.

Although she is only 12 years old, she is smart and quick to calculate. She always has a bright face and has a good reputation among her senior staff and adventurers, so it is said that her future her is expected. A lot.

What’s more, an exotic beautiful girl whose appearance is a little different from the people of cities and kingdoms. Thanks to her her, she and the boys in the city around her age her have recently been talking about her adventurers her as their hope for the future.

Receiving such greetings from her is a young man with brown hair and green eyes. Plain but certain, light armor that protected important parts of the body, and a long sword made of iron that fit his hand his was made by a skilled blacksmith with only function and practicality in mind rather than design. Plus one more bag on her opposite waist her.

She wrapped her precious silver beautiful sword in a scabbard suitable for it, and those who ventured with him said they had never seen him draw this sword.

“Yes. It’s thanks to the herb you taught me about.”

“I’m glad~. Pe-keuhmm. The councilor’s sister told me about it!`

The young man is an aristocrat who was caught up in an incident a while ago and fell. He was now making a living by living a day job as an adventurer, far from the life of an aristocrat.

In the first few days, I was suspicious of others in the guild because of what I had done before and because of the adventurers’ prejudice against the nobles. And thanks to his sincerity in learning anything, he was gradually recognized by the people around him.

In particular, the receptionist girl in front of him had become so close that he could call him his partner his within a short period of time because he had helped him with his first quest his as an adventurer on the day he started walking a new life .

There were some who looked at such a young man with jealous eyes, but most of them were adventurers who were so daunted by making their own living that they could not afford to pay so much attention to the closeness of others. This is because each person is busy looking at the bulletin board in the morning to secure a request with good conditions.

“The quest you accomplished yesterday was well received, and the guild is now able to arrange a slightly higher level request for you, Eustes! Congratulations!”

The young man nodded his head at the words of the girl who was happy as if it were her own. He had a smile on his lips too.

“Then, the next rank request-“

“Ah. I’m sorry, but for the next few days, please arrange the original rank quest. I’m glad I received a good rating, but I still want to improve my basic skills in the low-level quest.”

When Eustes said that, the girl blinked her eyes two or three times, then smiled with a voice of admiration.

“You’re sound…! This is the first time someone has said such a thing!”

“Hmm. I’ve been taught to be cautious about adventure. If you’re excited, even a successful request will fail.”

“I’m sure you met a good teacher!”

Hearing that he was the girl’s teacher, a gorilla’s image passed Eustes’ head. However, if you shake your head and think about it again, she is a tall female adventurer with beautiful jet-black hair and black eyes like the shadows of the night. She wielded a greatsword similar in size to her own height at will, but her swordsmanship was so beautiful when she held up her rapier.

Only once did she carry out her commission with her. Besides, she had never met her after that, and she hadn’t heard of anyone else who had seen her. The adventure with Leona was the event that completely changed Eustes’ life to his.

“…Yeah. It’s an object of admiration.”

Eustes hopes that one day her name her will reach the ears of Leona, who is on her adventure her somewhere, and continues her adventurer life today.

“The quests I can introduce you to right now are the ones on the list here. Herb gathering, scouting monsters…”

“Um… Today this is-“

Just as Eustes said that and was about to select a request from the list, a bell rang from the bulletin board.

Then, the eyes of the adventurers gathered in the guild immediately turned to that direction.

There, another guild employee was standing there, holding a green scroll of a request, waiting for everyone’s eyes to gather.

The green quest scroll is, so to speak, a request scroll for support. It was not the guild of Elesia where the adventurers were now, but the guild of another branch had requested the dispatch of manpower.

“Is it a request for support? There’s a lot these days.”

“Well, because monsters are polar everywhere.”

Adventurers talk about their impressions and wait for the next story of the guild staff.

“Everyone. We have received a request for support this time too. This time, it is a request for support from the royal capital ‘El Cerdo’.”

“The royal road…? It’s a place with a huge guild, why are you requesting support…”

“Suspicious…”

As soon as the story of the royal road came out, each adventurer reacted negatively. The staff continued talking with a wry smile, as if they had expected that to happen.

“It seems that there has been a shortage of workers for the huge quest that the Guild of the Royal Capital is currently working on. There is a request from the other party…”

“Ha. As expected, the proud people of the royal capital have a lot of secrets… “

There are two main reasons why adventurers feel resistance to the royal road.

One was because of the policy of the Royal Road Guild, which frequently left requests to the provinces without thinking about the local circumstances. No matter how much it is called the headquarters, it was only natural that he did not like the arrogant attitude toward the adventurers under his command.

Another reason is simply that many nobles live in the capital.

Most warriors of nobles aim to become knights rather than adventurers. Even if there is no war, if you become a knight, you can receive a salary, and you do not have to live an unstable life like an adventurer. In addition, knights are required to have different dignity and etiquette than adventurers, and most of them did not like adventurers who lacked that.

An unwelcome gaze from nobles and knights. Thanks to this, there were many cases where radical adventurers fought with them, but most of them ended in favor of the other side with power.

So, adventurers try to keep their distance from them as much as possible and not get involved. In that sense, the adventurers of the royal capital were unusual to the adventurers of other regions, and they were not considered adventurers like themselves.

“Is there anyone who will respond to the request for support?”

“Sister. Apparently, that request is impossible.

“We are well aware of this… But since we had refused several requests for support before, there were also talks that the headquarters might impose a penalty on our guild or send an investigator…”

Damn damn curses flowed out among the adventurers.

“It’s a big deal…Mr. Eustes?”

Eustes listened quietly to the story and looked at it, then stood up and moved closer to the bulletin board.

“That call for assistance, let me go.”

When Eustes said that, the adventurers around him became agitated. Of course, the staff looked surprised and relieved.

“Hey, bro. Are you serious?”

“Of course. I originally lived in the royal capital. I have less resistance to the royal capital than the others here. Of course, even towards nobles and knights.”

When Eustes said so, the other adventurers who knew his identity his huh… And nodded.

“In addition, if the guild might be disadvantaged. Someone needs to step in. I will practice noblesse oblige in my own way.”

“That’s a great attitude, but…”

Before the adventurers could dissuade Eustes by telling other stories, the staff took him and dragged him to the office above.

“Thank you, Master Eustes. Thanks to you, the guild and other adventurers won’t be disadvantaged.”

Eustes nods her head and replies as if it’s not a big deal, then asks her.

“Hmmm. So, what kind of work do we have to do in the capital?”

“That-“

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Cleon and Quon finished their activities at the temple and walked lightly on their way back to the mansion.

Cleon was a little happy that he had met his benefactor after a long time, so his expression was a little softer than usual, and the fact that Quon also talked to the Pope, who is the object of longing for clergymen, and gave her the holy relic he had made. It was unbelievable.

Even so, the sun is still overhead. Sunlight fell through the clouds, but the time slot was a little past the normal lunch hour.

“Quon. If it’s alright, let’s eat outside and go home.”

“Yeah. Sasha said she’s going around the royal road with Caliburn today. She doesn’t have to go home soon.”

[Caliburn… He seems to be hanging out with Sasha too much.]

Galatea says so from her waist her.

Of course, both Sasha and Caliburn look like children, but Caliburn is a holy sword wielding powerful power. Sasha is a hunter with excellent archery skills comparable to her adult counterparts. Besides, as long as she doesn’t go into the back alleys, the royal capital’s security is not much worse than Elesia’s, so you can rest assured.

[Not really… I wasn’t worried about Caliburn or Sasha. I was just a little concerned.]

[That’s called worrying. You’re not honest either.]

[Noisy.]

When Cleon puts her hand on Galatea and lets out a wry smile, Quon tilts her head. However, she soon looks around. The city of the royal capital was lined with various shops everywhere, making it more complicated than the city of the academy.

“With so many restaurants, it’s difficult to decide where to go…”

When Quon says that, Cleon agrees and nods his head. Of course, a luxurious restaurant with a good atmosphere was okay, but Aruru and Cleon, who had experienced such a restaurant once at the academy, felt a little uncomfortable about that kind of place.

That said, I go with Quon, but going to a shop where I can drink from daytime is—

Thinking so, the moment I slowly moved my steps while exploring the surroundings.

“…Cleon?”

When he turned his head to the low male voice calling him, there stood a huge, bald man.

He easily surpassed 2m in height, and his body was muscular and had a thick jawline. And a macho-type man named Bald.

A warrior with a comeback that gives an impression like a rough rock, and you can’t even imagine how many battles he must have gone through.

He looked to be in his 50s, and he was looking down at Cleon, wearing square horn-rimmed glasses that didn’t suit him.

“Lampert?”

“As expected, you’re Cleon! You’re incredibly tall!! Uhahaha!!”

The man called Lampert tangled Cleon’s hair at random and smiled. When Quon was a bit taken aback by his sudden action his and the appearance of a man who seemed to be familiar with Cleon, Cleon got out of Lampert’s hands and touched his head and sighed, ‘Whoa’.

“This is… Lampert. He’s a veteran adventurer who was at the Adventurer’s Guild in Alessia before Quon joined the Adventurer’s Guild. I also learned about adventure from this guy.”

“I-I see… Hello, Mr. Lampert. My name is Quon.”

When Quon bows down and greets her, Lampert grins, receives her greeting, and talks to Cleon.

“Oooh. Cleon, you do it quite a bit. Making a girlfriend like this. Well, my wife is the best!”

As he said that, he showed off the ring he was wearing on his ring finger.

“It’s still the same… I see. Lampert transferred to the guild of the royal capital.”

“Yeah. Did you forget? I’m sorry about this.”

“Sorry. I’ve been busy in many ways…”

When Cleon said that, Lampert smiled and held Cleon’s hand hers. Compared to the past, Cleon was bigger in many ways, but his hands were still much bigger than Cleon’s.

“But. You’ve been to the capital too. I haven’t heard of an adventurer like you transferring.”

“I didn’t come here as an adventurer. It’s a different matter.”

“I see… Oops. This, it seems, has prevented young people from dating.”

Rampert spoke a little regretfully, then looked at Quon once again, and then he let go of Cleon’s hand hers. When he said sorry to Cleon, Cleon shook his head and replied.

“No. It’s nice to meet you after a long time… I’m glad I met old acquaintances today.”

“Huh? Did you meet anyone else besides me?”

“Mr. Esca.”

“Ah. Is it the Pope? Is that so. Everyone in Lecia’s party knows each other…”

Lampert nods his head in understanding. He was also one of the humans who had been active in Elesia in the past, and who rushed to Elesia as soon as she created an adventurer’s guild. He was a veteran among veterans who had been active as an adventurer before then.

“There’s a lot of talk. Let’s talk about it later. I don’t want to be resentful of the lady over there.”

“Oh no! It’s okay!”

When Quon was surprised and said that, Cleon looked at Lampert and spoke.

“Actually, I was looking for a place to have lunch from now on. Lampert. Do you have any recommendations?”

“Ohhh. I wonder if it was like that. Hmm. I see… I know of a place where the price is reasonable and the taste is not bad.”

“If it’s recommended by a local, it’s trustworthy. Where is it?”

When Cleon said that, Lampert smiled and turned around.

“Follow me. I will guide you directly.”

Saying that, he took the lead in walking down the streets of the royal capital.

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“…He said he would guide you to the restaurant.”

“What are you talking about? It’s definitely a restaurant because there’s a restaurant inside.”

The place where Lampert took the two was none other than the ‘Royal Capital Adventurer’s Guild’. Like Elesia’s guild, there are resting places and restaurants for adventurers inside, so many adventurers would rather eat a meal with the guild’s cheap rice rather than find a restaurant in the city.

“Sorry. Quon. I didn’t believe in Lampert. But since I’m married, I thought I could count on it.”

“This guy is more arrogant than he was when he was younger…”

Quon shook her head at Cleon’s words and smiled.

“Eh, no. Come to think of it, when we were in Elesia, it was only natural for us to eat our meals at the guild. And, strangely enough, it’s quieter than other restaurants.”

Exactly. As Quon said, the number of people in the guild was very small, even considering it was lunch time. Besides, most of the visible guild members are women. Being a female adventurer wasn’t that rare, but even so, the gender ratio felt a bit odd.

“Ohhh. That’s right. The truth is, there was a guy I wanted to make Cleon meet. He’s probably doing paperwork upstairs, so I’ll bring him. Do as you please with your orders.”

Just as Cleon is about to ask Lampert something, he gets up and goes upstairs in the guild as if he remembered something.

Cleon, who quietly watches him from behind, shrugs his shoulders, orders a meal with Quon, and waits for Lampert to return or for the meal to be served.

Before long, Lampert and another person walked down the stairs.

“Oh.”

“What…!”

It was the face of a person both Quon and Cleon knew.

The young man whom Lampert had brought was grabbed by Lampert with a slightly tired face and stood in front of the table where Cleon and Quon were sitting. Then, seeing the faces of only two people, he too became surprised.

“Eustes…!”

“Magic swordsman Cleon…! And, at that time, he was in the guild…”

“What? Did you know each other? I heard that you came because you received a request for support from Elesia. I heard you became an adventurer recently, so I thought you were your juniors. But, it seems that our activities overlapped a bit ?”

“No. Should I say they overlapped…”

“Something happened…”

At the story of Cleon and Quon, who don’t say much, Lampert raises a question, ‘Hmm?’, But Eustes also sighs and looks awkward.

“No way. I thought I’d meet you guys here. Is it a joke from the God of Fate?”

“I think the same…Have you met Lubera by any chance?”

When Cleon said that, Eustes looked around with a hard expression. And ask in a low voice.

“…Could it be that Ruba is also in the royal capital right now?”

“Yes. I’m working as an attendant for the Tromeia family… You’re unlikely to go there, but you’d better be careful.”

Of course, Ruba herself had no intention of doing anything to Eustes. It was certain that it was not a relationship that would make her feel good seeing her face to face.

“What is it? Ask the old man to tell you a story that he can understand.”

“It’s a story that you don’t have to know. More than that. It seems you’re working properly as an adventurer.”

To Cleon’s words, Eustes replies with her face blushing a little embarrassed.

“Well, well… I’m doing my own duty as a nobleman. I have to take responsibility for what I did.”

It was an answer that would have been unimaginable if it was the first time I saw him, but that answer must be proof that he has grown up. Cleon nodded his head, realizing once again the practicality of shock therapy.

“I see. It’s great. I feel like I’m being recognized by others.”

“…I’m sorry…”

At those words, Eustes swallows. Then, he peered into Cleon’s face hers.

“What, what is it?”

“No… The more I look at them, the more they resemble each other.”

“…Do they look alike?”

“Yes. The female swordsman who gave me the opportunity to come to my senses… Leo and me.”

“Phew!!”

Quon, who was drinking water while listening to the story of the two people next to him, spat it out loudly.

Either way, Eustes is completely immersed in his own world, hmmmm… And he nods his head.

“Come to think of it, most of the black demons’ whereabouts are unknown, and there are very few of them. The overall impression is similar. Even the fact that they use swords… Even the names ‘Cleon’ and ‘Leona ‘ are a bit similar, aren’t they? They seem similar, but Cleon. You look a little older than her.”

“…They’re from the same clan, so it could happen by chance.”

Eustes was silent for a moment at Cleon’s words, then looked at him and replied with a confident face.

“No… I see, I get it. Heh, don’t worry, Cleon. No. ‘Brother-in-law’.”

“──Haa…?”

A stupid sound came out of Cleon’s mouth in her.

“Cleon. You’re Leona’s older brother? Even if you’re from the same clan, you and Luvera aren’t that much alike. But you’re a relative of Leona… Yes, if you’re an older brother , everything will be explained!”

“…”

“To not realize such a simple fact… Please Cleon! Tell Leona that this Eustes is working hard day by day to follow you and become a great adventurer! Until I achieve my goal, I don’t have the qualifications to meet her .I mean.”

“Hmm…”

Cleon turns to Lampert. Because Lampert, who knew Cleon’s childhood her, knew that Cleon had no sister like him. Please correct this fool’s misunderstanding. It was a look of hope for help.

“It’s Leona~ It’s been a long time since we haven’t met.”

However, he was a man who could read the atmosphere.

“Leona. Where are you now?”

It was the same with Quon.

“…Can I ask you, Cleon?`

And stupid.

“… I… I got it.. Tell me, let it go…”

“Thank you! You are my benefactor! No, from today we are friends!”

Cleon felt his karma return and dropped his shoulders heavily.

Galatea’s stomach-churning laughter made her head ache.