208 Episode 208 "Elf Moe Half Elfs Request and How to Prepare for the Correct" Mountain Walk "".txt (1/2)

The receptionist of the Adventurers' Guild

The Adventurer's Guild will vouch for this request.

I said.

As a guild, we want to finish the quest once we have received it.

But we can't go against our lord.

That's why this time, Lyra-san and I met by chance and decided to work together.

In other words, I'm going to take advantage of a loophole in the lord's rules.

...... sorry for the inconvenience.

The receptionist said apologetically.

''Lila-Tinotas-san's request for a 'Pilgrimage (Junrei)' was booked a year ago. As a guild, we can't cancel it now. However, if you disobey ...... outwardly to the lord, the guild will be shut down and Lila-san's request itself will not be accepted. ......

So you're saying that you used this loophole?

Yes, sir.

The receptionist nodded at Aine's words.

''Have you already received the request fee from the half-elf Lila-san?''

That's right.

'The quests won't be out in the open. But they will remain in the records of the Adventurer's Guild and guaranteed. And you guys will pay the rewards as well, is that correct?

This way.

The receptionist produced a piece of parchment from her pocket.

It's a document that says this quest is guaranteed by the guild. It is also signed by the guild master.

''There is no doubt about it. Aine has confirmed it.''

But are you sure?　If they find out, won't the lord be mad at you?

Iris, dressed in a sheaf, asks.

'...... Lately, I've heard a lot of stories about organizations that have been ruined by treating their employees badly. There are also rumors (rumors) that the Heavenly Dragon has been punished.

The receptionist mumbled.

'I just don't want to make the same mistake. Without people to work for us, the guild wouldn't be able to operate. Besides, demons often appear around this town. I don't want to make enemies of the wizards in order to defeat them quickly. That's just how it is.

The receptionist laughed bitterly.

I know what you're saying.

She's trying to make good on her promise, even if it means taking advantage of the gaps in her lord's rules. For an adventurer's guild, I think he's a decent guy.

Fynn: ''What do we do, Arujidono?''

give notice

Involved.

I'm on my way.

Nagi: 'Let's go for it. Let's just listen to them in the direction of taking it.'

Fynn: 'Yes, sir.'

Aine, Iris and Fynn looked at the receptionist.

'I think I'd like to take this request.

Thank you!

'The leaders of Aine and the others will talk to you about the details. Do you have the quest materials from the guild?

'No. We'd prefer to stay out of the public eye as much as possible, so...

The receptionist bowed deeply and beckoned her client.

From a moment ago, the half-elf Lila-san was watching Aine and the others intently from a distance.

It can't be helped if they are warned. This town discriminates against magic-using elves, dark elves and half-elves.

''Thank you for accepting our request.

Lila, the half-elf, said.

''I would like to thank you again. My purpose is a pilgrimage to the valley beyond the mountains (junrei). My request to you is to escort you to and from the valley. It will take about a day and a half. I will pay you 1,200 arsha for your services.

What's the route of the trail and what's the map?

'Later, I'll give you a map of the way out. I'd like to show you the other half of the way on the spot myself.

Because it's valuable information?

'Hmm. The path of the family's pilgrimage is different in every season and year. This is something that the elders have read with skill and put on parchment. It's not easy to share with others.

...... That's easy to understand, this guy.

He's clerical and only talks about what he needs to talk about.

Hmm.

If the Adventurer's Guild is willing to step in between us, it's no problem. If you're willing to go against your lord's will to make sense of it, you can trust him.

''Well then, I'm going to take you to the leader now.

Yes, sir.

It's a 15-minute walk to the inn. I knock on the door before I come in. Three times in a row. Twice at intervals. Then open the door.

...... No, I don't need to go into that much detail.

The client, Lila, is nodding her head.

Aine, Iris, and Fynn walk away from the receptionist.

That's why.

We decided to accept Lila-Tinotas-san's 'request for escort (Goyeirai)'.

Unexpected. Elves and dark elven slaves?

Yeah. I knew you'd say that.

Lila, the half-elf who came to the inn, is surprised to see Cecil and Rafilia.

Laila's hair is orange. She wears a leather armor. On her back is a cloak and a short bow. She has a dagger around her waist. He's about a foot taller than me.

”Unbelievable!　How dare you enslave the noble race of elves!

She looks at me, looks around the room, and raises her voice.

'The noble race?'

”Yes. I respect the elves myself. Not the half-elf, half-elf creature, but the pure elf. Behold!

With that, Lyra took out a small wooden tag.

''This is the signature of an elf that I was an adventurer and did quests with. Also, the gloves that the elves used. There's also an empty bottle of potions that the elves gave me. Also, all the elves I've met have given me their names!

Scary.

An elf maniac. This guy.

”Using that elf as a slave is outrageous! You can't ask that person to do a quest!

I see.

I nodded.

'So you're saying. 'So you're saying that you don't like the idea of ruling the elves as slaves.'

Yes!

'Then it's no problem. Because I don't control them.

Roll, roll, roll.

Rafilia passed by my feet.

Thump, thump, thump.

I'm sure you'll be able to find out more about this.

”......suh.

He's tired and starts to breathe in his sleep.

...... What are you doing? What's that little elf doing?

I'm free.

Free.

'I'm not enslaving her to control her. I'm enslaving her to free her. Like this.

I beckon to her, ”Come on, come on, come on,” and then Rafilia comes back, rolling around again.

She rests her head on my lap and breathes in her sleep again.

Freedom.

If I could live a life where I don't have to work, this is what it would be like every day. I'd love it. I'm looking forward to it: .......

The girls wear slave suits because they want to get away from the town's rule of keeping an eye on wizards.

...... Huh?

'Slaves cannot defy their masters. So I can set them free by taking responsibility for them.

...... No, but,

Do you think slaves are this relaxed in the first place?

............ squishy. It's squishy.

Sneaky, sneaky.

Rafilia is lying on my lap, wiggling around like a mollusk, flapping her legs.

Incidentally, Cecil is sleeping with his back to me.

Is this what happens when I tell them both that they can do what they want? I'll take a look at it.

'If you're convinced, please sit there. We'll talk about it.

'...... elves are a noble race. They are a noble race and yet ......

Lila sat back in her chair with a complicated look on her face.

'First, we'll take care of your escort,'

I said.

'And while we're at it, we're going to do some research over the mountains. So the six of us will be escorting you on the outward journey, and the three of us, half of us, will be escorting you back.

No problem. I just need to be able to make a pilgrimage to the valley beyond the mountains.

We're all on the same page.

'I agree. I know the route over the mountain myself, but it's not safe for me to do it alone. So, for a year now, I've been asking the adventurer's guild here at Hermilt to help me.

But because of the wizard's rampage, there's no one to accompany you?

Yes. I'm a magician myself.

'You know the route over the mountain without being spotted by the wizards of the fort, don't you?

Yeah. I'll show you the way.

The half-elf Lyra nodded.

'I understand. Now let's talk about the details.

Okay.

Then Lyra looked at Raphilia in her mollusk state.

'...... Ugh. The image of an elf. The image of a noble elf...

Do you like elves that much ......?

Legend has it that my ancestors were noble elves.

Lila said, looking at Raphilia.

'She was well behaved and polite, and was skilled in magic. My mother is an elf and my father is a human, but ...... still, I am proud to be of elven blood.

Does this whole pilgrimage thing have something to do with it?