I don't know how much I drank; in any case, it was already evening when I woke up...
The lingering taste of alcohol still lingered in my mouth, and my head felt a little dizzy.
It must have been Lilith who brought me back, since I don't know anyone else in the guild.
Looking around, there was no one there except for the burning fireplace and the casually placed chairs...
It seems he has left...
"Waaah..."
I don't know why, but my nose suddenly felt a little sore...
Although she didn't care about the opinions of those around her, she was still feeling uneasy.
I've tried so hard, so why am I still all alone?
Can……
This was clearly my own choice...
"Why didn't he die in that battle...?"
"Well……"
I was shocked by my own thoughts.
"Saying it doesn't matter if I die..."
"Waaah...waaah..."
I hugged the blanket tightly, curled up on the bed, and began to cry.
My voice turned into sobs, my body trembled uncontrollably, I didn't understand why I was like this...
I clearly possess something I never had before, so what is it?
When did I forget those very important things...?
Try to remember...
What happened after I came into this world...
Memories of Sylvie humming lullabies to lull me to sleep...
She taught me to read, secretly watched me practice magic, and told me many adventure stories.
That's not all...
I reached out and touched the necklace, clutching it tightly in my hand.
The first time she took me out...
And then there's my mother, and my half-baked father...
Anna...
Even though we are far apart, I am not alone...
"Sylvia...please guide me..."
How could I possibly die in a place like this...
"No matter what difficulties or choices I face, no matter how utterly alone I may feel..."
"There will always be people waiting for your return behind you, and a road that you can embark on at any time."
"Things that haven't been done yet must be done!"
When did I forget what Sylvie said...?
What am I giving up on...?
"Sylvia..."
I held the necklace, feeling Sylvie's arms around my back. At that moment, I felt incredibly safe and secure...
...
The next day, I got up early, put on a thick coat, and went to the guild entrance...
"..."
I looked around in the dim light.
I don't plan to accept the commission; instead, I'll wait here for Pro and his group.
Based on my understanding of him, once he accepts a commission, he won't rush to the location like I would.
Instead, he would spend a whole day collecting information on the monsters, since he was the only man in the team and had to maintain a "manly" demeanor.
Moreover, as the squad leader, he wouldn't have led his teammates into the "sea of fire" without being certain of his success.
I've also worked with Pro a few times; they would gather at the guild entrance at this time the next day.
He would first check his equipment or backpack to see if anything had been left behind; he really is a meticulous man.
...
"Huh... Leon?"
Three figures walked down the dimly lit street. Before Leon could see who they were, Pro spotted me first, standing at the guild entrance.
Good morning, Pro!
I waved to Pro.
"You're here so early today? Are you planning to take on some kind of job?"
"I want to go with you!"
I spoke my mind without hesitation, though it was a little embarrassing, since I had rejected Pro yesterday.
"Hey! What do you mean?"
Lia seemed quite unhappy, looking rather annoyed.
"Leah! Stop this!"
"snort……"
I looked away after being glared at by her. Marta didn't come, probably because of snow blindness.
Instead, there was a magician of similar age to Pro, who could be identified by the scepter in his hand.
"You're always welcome, Leon!"
Pro laughed and extended his right hand to me...
"Thanks……"
I shook hands with him and thanked him. Our last collaboration was last month. It was such a long time since we last worked together. I really missed that feeling.
Pro's request this time is a gathering request. Although it requires specific materials, it is still related to monsters.
[Level B: Collect 30 samples of Kalo snake skin?]
To be honest, this request sounds creepy...
The so-called Calo Snake is a rare B-rank monster, almost as tall as a person, with a single horn on its head, and is said to be an extraordinary treasure.
They usually inhabit ruins or ancient sites. They are social monsters that shed their snake skins every winter and hibernate. If you accidentally wake them up, they can be quite grumpy.
The closest ruins to the center of the lake seem to be a two-day drive away; this is a B-level mission, which usually involves staying away for several days.
Lia and I were still assigned to the center position. She was an archer who could hit the monsters' vital points repeatedly from a certain distance. She also had the ability to judge situations, so she played a very important role in the team.
As far as I know, there aren't many archers in this world. In terms of attack power and range, they are far inferior to magic, even though they are both ranged attacks.
In close combat, they have almost no power to contend with swordsmen.
Most importantly, archers need to carry a large number of arrows, which is completely different from mages who can recover their magic power by resting. The number of arrows is limited by material resources. Increasing the number of arrows is equivalent to increasing the amount of luggage. Therefore, magic is still the most convenient.
Based on my previous experience working with her, Leah has indeed mastered archery to an extraordinary level.
She was quite good at hitting the monster's vital points repeatedly at crucial moments, or suppressing the monster with continuous attacks. Although this profession is rare, it is still quite "popular" among adventurers.
Pro continued to serve as the vanguard, responsible for reconnaissance at the front, notifying us immediately of any situation, and then changing formation to meet the enemy at any time.
The new mage, probably a temporary adventurer, was a defender responsible for covering the forwards and center-backs. If anyone was injured, he had to arrive immediately and use healing magic to save them.
The team has a clear division of labor, and everyone plays a key role in the team. Compared to rushing into the mission location alone, the team is much more mobile.
For some reason, Pro seemed a little nervous!
"It's said that this monster hates light and fire, so the two of you should try to coordinate your fire magic!"
"Lia, try to use explosive arrows, provided I can get out of there in time..."
"There are many caves in the ruins, so everyone must be careful."
On the carriage, Pro made these arrangements, and I naturally had no objections.
In this serious situation, Leah wouldn't deliberately provoke Pro; instead, she listened attentively to the plan.
but……
When his gaze shifted to me, he instantly returned to his original state, glaring at me fiercely without saying a word, which gave me the creeps...
I also looked away from her. Why did she have to pick on me?
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com