After saying goodbye to Marta, I planned to find a hotel to stay in in the middle of the lake. Relying on my memory, I arrived at the hotel I had stayed at before...
I borrowed 2000 magic crystals from Marta, and it looks like I'll have to pay her back slowly later. That wretched, half-baked father didn't give me a single penny; he's incredibly stingy...
Upon arriving at the hotel, the room was surprisingly expensive, costing 100 magic crystals per day!
Fortunately, the boss saw that I was a child and that I was going to stay for a long time, so I got half a month's stay for 1,000 magic crystals.
"Ah... I used to think 100 magic crystals was a huge sum of money!"
I lay in bed, realizing that I still hadn't figured out the currency conversion system in this world, even though it was said that 100 magic crystals equaled one copper coin, 100 copper coins equaled one gold coin, and one gold coin equaled one magic crystal...
The tuition fee for Yalan Academy alone is 70 copper coins, so for two people it would be 140 copper coins, which is magic crystals!
"What an astronomical figure!"
I really can't believe that just going to school costs so much money, not even counting travel and living expenses. Can a simple commission really earn enough to cover Anna's tuition?
I miss Anna so much! I wonder what she's doing now?
If I leave silently like this, will she think I don't want her anymore, and will she hide in a corner and cry silently, or lock herself in her room again?
"No! I can't be so discouraged. With Sylvie around, Anna will be fine. My goal now is to quickly settle Anna's tuition fees and then take her to Yalan Academy!"
"Let's go check out the guild's requests tomorrow!"
...
The long journey had taken its toll, and I began to feel tired, soon drifting off to sleep...
“Anna… I’m coming in…”
"Hmm... Anna's inside is so warm..."
“Uh… um… Anna…”
...
I woke up to find it was already noon. Seeing the lazy sunlight streaming onto the ground, I quickly got up, tidied myself up, and headed to the Adventurers' Guild…
"Damn it! How did I sleep until this late?"
Although I had a very sweet dream last night, that's no excuse to sleep in!
When I arrived at the Adventurers' Guild, it was noticeably more bustling than the night before. You could hear loud, boisterous voices coming from inside, as if they were bragging about how their team had just completed an A-rank quest...
I looked around but didn't find any trace of Martha and her group. They must have already gone out to start their commission.
I plan to have a meal first, and then consider whether to try out a commission...
"I'd like an order of fried rice, please!"
Looking at the various names and exorbitant prices on the menu, I finally couldn't resist my wallet and ordered a fried rice for 10 magic crystals.
Although it only contains 10 magic crystals, the amount is still sufficient.
After looking around, I noticed a corner seat was available, which was perfect for me...
The middle was packed with people, and watching them eat meat and drink alcohol with gusto, they really didn't care about manners at all...
"Mmm...it tastes really good!"
I think I understand why those people ate so heartily. The Adventurers' Guild considers him a remarkable chef to be able to make such a simple fried rice into such a delicious dish.
"Hey! Kid...Are you alone?"
While I was eating, a woman suddenly struck up a conversation with me. I felt a strange flutter in my heart. Is this what they call a romantic encounter?
When I looked at that woman...
Fluffy ears?
A wagging tail?
Bronze skin?
she is?
ah……
I instinctively backed away and leaned against the wall. Was I scared?
"Hey! Am I really that scary?"
The woman who struck up a conversation with him was the same orc from last night…
I'm...I'm sorry.
I then realized that I had indeed lost my composure. Even if she was a ferocious orc, she wasn't someone that everyone feared.
"You brat! That was very rude of you!"
I kept my head down, not daring to look at the woman in front of me. Although I was afraid she might suddenly rush up and bite me, it was definitely wrong to make judgments about someone so rashly.
She's not some lake sprite who's always yelling about eating children...
"Feel sorry……"
"Hahaha... You little rascal, you're really funny... My name is Lilith, what's yours?"
As she spoke, her face was almost touching mine, and I could smell the animalistic scent emanating from her.
"Hey! She's not really going to bite me, is she?!"
“I…I’m called Leon Cabadorn!”
I swallowed hard. She was dressed very provocatively, and she was right in front of me. Coupled with her primal, animalistic scent, it was hard for anyone to resist...
"Kid! Being so lecherous at such a young age isn't a good habit!"
She seemed to read my mind, and even deliberately shook her ample breasts. In a daze, I was able to clearly see the structure inside!
"This is bad! This is bad..."
"Um... um... Miss Lilith..." Suddenly remembering something, she quickly changed her words, "Um... Lilith, is there something you need?"
I could feel little Leon struggling violently, trying to peek out and investigate...
I certainly cannot do as it wishes. I would not simply succumb to its provocations. How could I ever amount to anything in the future?
I shifted my attention elsewhere, my mind only on Sylvie!
"No, no, no? Anna! It's Anna!"
Thinking of Sylvia under these circumstances would be really bad!
"Oops, it seems like the kid dislikes me..."
She seemed to realize that my gaze wasn't on her, muttered something, and then got up, and her peak, comparable to Sylvia's, finally disappeared from my sight.
The world suddenly went silent!
I breathed a sigh of relief. This world is truly absurd. I thought it was a miracle that there was even one Sylvie, but I never expected to meet Lia, who is comparable to Sylvie, in less than a day.
Now, out of nowhere, Lilith has appeared...
"Kid! You can do magic without chanting?"
The orc named Lilith didn't leave; instead, she sat down opposite me.
She must have heard my conversation with Pro yesterday. Even though we were some distance apart, it's not surprising given her hearing!
"Yes!"
That's the only thing I'm very confident about...
"Hmph... I advise you not to use the no-casting method when accepting a quest!"
As she was talking, she actually snatched the rest of my fried rice away...
Before I could even say anything, she started stuffing it into her mouth with gusto! She didn't seem to mind at all that it was leftovers I had just eaten…
"Hey? Are you sure you're not just here to freeload?"
"Wait! She just told me not to use the no-chanting method? What does that mean!"
"Lilith... what do you mean by 'don't use spells without chanting'?"
Honestly, I don't know her at all, I only overheard their conversation last night, isn't that a bit...
"It's strange that you think a mere kid can use magic without chanting!"
Lilith suddenly became serious. She put down her chopsticks and said to me in a solemn tone.
"Could it not be me...?"
Do you think you have a great talent for magic?
I don't know why, but when she said that, I was stunned. Thinking about it carefully...
Anna and Ilotti, with their "gentle personalities," certainly possess magical talents far surpassing mine...
Anna's ability to use spells without chanting certainly demonstrates her exceptional magical talent, so...
What about me...?
"I admit, it's quite remarkable that a little kid like you can use spells without chanting, but what do you think of those who have been painstakingly researching spells without chanting for decades!"
"Well……"
I thought of Ilotti's former teacher. Wasn't the reason he kidnapped Ilotti because of himself?
That kind of extreme psychological imbalance!
If it weren't for Krogos, I probably would have already...
"I was just saying, don't take it to heart. I just came here for a free meal, and I appreciate the hospitality!"
After saying that, Lilith got up and left. I looked at the empty plate, which was completely clean, not even the oil was left.
"Forehead……"
"Hey! Who just blatantly comes here to freeload like that...?"
but……
Lilith's words are not without reference value. When carrying out a commission, it is inevitable to encounter all kinds of people. If you really encounter someone similar to the old man, you will indeed get into a lot of trouble.
"Damn it..."
Looking at those plates that were so clean they reflected light, I couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.
"I should have just started doing it..."
"It's not worth it at all..."
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