Chapter 222 – Out of the Capital

I put the last bite of the sandwich in my mouth and chewed it as I walked through the capital at dawn.

Even the capital city, the heart of the empire, had a lot going on.

The guards carrying torches had stiff expressions on their faces.

Unlike before, there was no picture of spending time quietly in the tavern.

‘For now… A guild.’

When the sun isn’t up, the adventurer’s guild is much louder.

The church is more solemn at this time when the goddess is believed to be closing her eyes.

I had left most of the consumables stocked up just in case when I wasn’t at the mansion.

It was necessary to replenish consumables such as holy water, potions, and bandages.

‘Shall we run until the next academy class?’

In the first place, the thought of sleeping from the moment he left the mansion until he returned was abandoned.

It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that recently, I spent all my time living in the capital, so I had nothing to do even if I wanted to experience it.

Before meeting Rike, he spent an overwhelming amount of time outside the capital.

The moment when my nerves became extremely sensitive and sharp due to reduced sleep and fatigue due to the forced march of the request.

At that time, I used to feel that I was in the best condition for tracking and hunting monsters and wanted criminals.

Of course, it would be nice if I could use this opportunity to further improve my physical abilities.

However, my priorities for this trip were a bit different. I want to take out the inside of me and take a closer look.

‘What did you say before…?’

Lark would listen to my story and give examples like this with a serious face.

-If a monster or beast falls into a trap or there is nothing to eat around you, you will drool and your eyes will be shiny if you starve. Huh? You have to be really careful then.

Wild wildness caused by hunger and cornering… It’s a plausible statement.

In the end, he turned around and compared me to monsters and beasts who were faithful to their instincts.

‘Come to think of it, it’s a lot of shame?’

If I’m at a tavern, I’ll hit him in the back and let go of my anger.

Even at this time, the adventurer’s guild radiates light and noisy crowds through windows and half-open doors.

Tung!

When you open the door with your foot and go inside, a friendly smell hits your nose.

Loud laughter still rises from the tavern under the stairs.

In the receptionist’s seat, I saw a face I hadn’t seen in a long time.

The man whose eyes met his jumped up and bowed so that the glasses he had on his nose broke.

“Roman-sama! Greetings after a long time.”

I don’t know the receptionist’s work schedule, but during these ambiguous hours, there are times when there is a male receptionist like now.

He simply waved his hand at the greeting and immediately brought out the business.

“Do you have anything in front of me?”

Originally, I only wanted to hear the church and leave.

The day the young nun gave up her adventure and came to the tavern.

I remembered the words of the saintess escort who said she would send her supplies.

“I’ll check it now.”

The receptionist, who took out one of the many file folders without hesitation, flipped through the papers and grabbed a page.

I grabbed his glasses with one hand and quickly rolled his eyeballs, and answered in a businesslike voice.

“The items sent from the church to Roman-sama are currently being stored separately in the guild.”

“Take it out right away.”

“I’ll bring it to you right away.”

The figure of going somewhere without looking back with the waist down.

I like the dry work that doesn’t need to add another word.

I’m listening as I wait for the receptionist to bring in boxes one by one.

The voices of the Lark Party could not be heard in the voices coming from the tavern under the stairs.

It’s rare that Lilyne’s voice is heard because she’s quiet, but Lark doesn’t have any strengths other than being loud.

“What about Lark?”

The receptionist, who looked around once in case he asked a question, lowered his voice to the maximum.

“…Most of the cash level adventurers have left the request.”

Even just letting them know that much is no different from giving Platinum special treatment.

Euphemistic information, but a definitive answer.

Unless it’s a request to rescue an adventurer who’s gone missing or never returns, I can’t tell you what kind of request it is, even if I ask.

‘I’m lucky.’

If I had been at the tavern today, I would have shown you intense, heartfelt bullying. Really regretful.

“This box is the last one.”

“Good job.”

Saying that you received the item, put a stamp on the paper and send the receptionist back.

The moment I opened the sturdy box, exclamation came out.

“Yeah-!”

The paladin who was with the saintess sent a lot of luxurious consumables that exceeded expectations.

But if there’s something missing.

The fact that I had to go to the church after all to buy the simplest and most versatile bandage.

Other stores also sell light consumables like that, but you still need quality ones.

…

Before leaving the capital. The last place to stop is the church.

It was twilight, so the capital of the empire did not retreat from darkness.

Now, the church’s expenses have doubled as usual, and the procedures involved are quite cumbersome.

Maybe because it’s the most convenient time to buy things.

Let’s prove your purpose and identity through a simple query with an adventurer’s hand and enter the interior.

Compared to the outside, the number of people living inside is about half of the bright hours.

As they passed by, they briefly bowed to the priests and nuns of the church and moved on to their destination.

‘It’s quiet.’

Everyone is silent unless the sun rises completely.

It was good that I didn’t talk to each person I met, saying “Brother~ Brother”.

That buck that buck

The luxurious hallway floor and the hard-soled boots touch and make a sound.

Directly opposite the direction of the prayer room where Chloe and I went.

There is a place to buy small consumables if you go to the hallway there, even if it is not to the building where you were hospitalized after having a fight with the devil.

The closer you get to the building where the hospital rooms are gathered, the more.

You can hear the sounds of patients enduring the pain as they ride through the straight alleys.

‘…?’

The moment I turned the corner of the hallway and saw the cashier, I blinked.

It was a place where so many priests and nuns took turns on duty, so there were only faces without face-to-face meetings.

It was the first time she had ever sat with a familiar nun who even remembered her name.

“Hmm…”

A round face dozing with a book open in the seat.

The impression that gives peace of mind just by looking at it makes me think that he is a talented person who is really needed in the tough times.

‘My name was Shuel.’

Her name is clear in my memory, as the saintess personally accompanied her to the adventurer’s guild.

I don’t know why I became an adventurer at the time when I had a connection with a great person.

I reduced the sound of my footsteps and went right in front of me.

Were you working and studying during this time?

He is holding a pen, but his eyes are unable to focus and his small mouth is slightly open.

I can tell just by looking at it without a word explaining that the handwritten letters in the book are hanging at the end with a tail.

“It’s been a while. Sister.”

I slowly raised my head, dumbfounded by the voice.

The moment you grasp the reality, your pupils become lively! Burst and come back

“Eh…? Mo, adventurer!”

Surprised, he raised his voice, but Shuel covered his mouth with his small hand.

“I’m here to buy bandages and clean cloths.”

“Are you hurt?!”

Rising from her seat, the nun on tiptoe whimpered as she checked my body.

“Not at all. I have to go out of the capital, so I’m here to get ready.”

Normally, I would have left the church after only receiving short answers and items.

Even after receiving all the items, the conversation continued naturally.

I listened to Shuel for a few minutes as he showed me a book saying that he had been studying hard since the day he quit being an adventurer.

I also picked up a piece of news that most people knew but only I didn’t know.

‘Since the saintess’s 4th knight job has been completed, she doesn’t have to be in the capital.’

She has already left the capital with the body.

It was a great spirit that she even had a prayer meeting before leaving for the pilgrimage.

‘There will be nothing to see now.’

In the first place, he does not know where she is going and has no reason to meet her.

She was an adventurer, and I hadn’t met her even when she was wandering here and there…

Asking Shuel to convey her gratitude for the items she received someday, she left the Order.

*****

Most of the sign adventurers in small territories are gold grade.

So, when a request that requires a ‘minimum’ gold level adventurer occurred nearby, it was an ordeal itself.

The adventurers’ branch and Yeongji cannot help but feel the difficulty and helplessness of facing the disaster.

That’s why, while placing a request to the adventurer’s guild in that territory.

In most cases, simultaneous requests are made with the feeling of asking for help from the adventurer’s branch in the capital.

It’s not that there’s no burden since we have to cover everything from gate costs to small support.

The smaller and weaker the territory or village, the more likely it is to protect the available troops in case of an emergency.

It’s kind of like that this time, it’s not much different.

The gate is only available to the middle of the territory, and the rest is a location where you have to ride a wagon.

It’s a schedule that takes a deep breath, but what can I do?

Alice’s party, which was in the middle of the night after receiving a request from the capital and arriving at a land they had never heard of before, decided to move after spending the day.

She opened her eyes early and stretched herself in a more uncomfortable and awkward bed than usual.

“Aww~!!!”

At the sound of Alice’s voice, Tero pushed her face out of the pot filled with moist soil.

– City profit.

“Tero. Did you sleep well?”

Placing Tero, which climbs out of the flower pot and climbs onto her body, on her head also creates a sense of stability in her mind.

After getting ready quickly, go downstairs and eat breakfast at the inn, so we’re waiting for you.

The party members came down one by one.