E-rank quests are almost the same as F-rank quests; both are quests for novice adventurers to gain experience, and even the battles involved are against low-level monsters!
"Spirits of ice and snow! Tear apart the enemy before you! — Blizzard!"
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"Thunder from all directions! Shatter the darkness! — Heavenly Thunder!"
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"O all-consuming flame! Reveal yourself here—the Burning Stream!"
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"How many are there?"
I darted about in the woods, constantly searching for the scent of prey...
[Rank E: Requires 40 Forest Wolf Teeth. This quest carries some risk and is recommended for teams of four or more. Please consider carefully. Reward: 200 Magic Crystals]
"This commission seems pretty good, but... what kind of risk are you referring to?"
Forest wolves are probably the strongest among low-level monsters. The reason they are classified as the strongest is naturally inseparable from their living habits!
Besides their powerful sense of smell and hearing, jungle warfare is arguably the most troublesome terrain, making it difficult for swordsmen and spearmen to launch attacks.
In addition, since they mostly operate in groups, it is recommended that teams of four or more people carry out the missions, which is the best option.
but……
Leon didn't see it that way. In his eyes, this was a commission bestowed upon him by heaven. 200 magic crystals for one person was a huge sum of money, so he accepted the commission without hesitation.
Because this request was at the E-rank, Leon was allowed to accept it according to the Adventurers' Guild's rules. Even though the receptionist advised him to consider it carefully, Leon naturally wouldn't give up easily.
"3...7...14...29...Adding the previous ones, there are 39 now...? How come there are only 39!"
I counted the corpses on the ground. A wolf normally has two teeth, so killing just 20 wolves would have been enough. But I happened to come across one that only had one tooth.
"This is such a hassle!"
This means I have to go find the wolf pack again. I feel like everything is going wrong today. This must be what they call an unlucky day!
I put the tooth in my pocket, intending to wander around the woods, hoping to find a lone one if I was lucky...
"Help! Someone please save me..."
"Ah...who's here..."
"I think I heard someone calling for help?"
I vaguely heard cries for help, but they were indistinct...
I tried to listen carefully, but there was no sound again. I must have misheard...
After all, ordinary people wouldn't enter this forest except for adventurers. Besides, this forest is mostly filled with low-level monsters, and powerful monsters are nowhere to be seen. For adventurers, it should be a piece of cake.
"Help……"
I could feel the sound was very close, but it was extremely faint. I was absolutely certain I hadn't misheard; someone was calling for help.
"Damn it!"
The sound was right in front of me, but I couldn't pinpoint its location, so I had no choice but to rush over and check it out!
"Waaaaah... Help me..."
That cry for help... it's a girl's voice. I feel like I've heard that voice somewhere before. Who is it?
They're getting closer and closer; I can hear the sounds of monsters moving around...
There was a lot of hissing and snoring; it was hard to tell what kind of monster it was, but the noise was very loud...
"Over here!"
The view suddenly opened up, clearly indicating that we had emerged from the woods, and the first thing that came into view was...
A giant snake...?
It was as tall as a two-story building, its forked tongue flicking wildly as it stared at the people in front of it...
Who is that?
"Uh...it's them?"
If I remember correctly, this is the new team that just registered this morning. Why are we here?
The three of them huddled together in fear; what they were seeing was beyond their comprehension.
but……
After I got a good look at the snake, I realized it wasn't a monster at all, but just a giant python.
"Burning Stream..."
A burst of flame suddenly rose from her palm, scaring the giant snake away on the spot. After all, it was just an animal and was terrified of fire. What intrigued me was that, given their strength, they shouldn't have been unable to defeat even a giant snake!
Not only were they in such a sorry state, but they were also terrified, crouching on the ground, crying and screaming...
"It couldn't be from being scared..."
Why be an adventurer if you're so timid? Are you just a clueless little boy who grew up listening to stories?
Such things are not unusual, but it is somewhat unusual that I encountered one!
I didn't go forward; instead, I turned around and left. Perhaps this was the best thing for them!
People always go through a process of growth...
If they found out that I was saved by a child, I would probably feel embarrassed!
Perhaps it's because doing good deeds always brings good fortune!
Not long after, I actually encountered a lone forest wolf...
It limped, seemingly born that way, and was abandoned by its companions because it couldn't keep up with the speed!
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"Hello, could you please help me with this?"
I placed the commission and nameplate at the front desk...
"Huh! Only 39? It seems like it's a bit too much for one person!"
It seems that this adventurer's guild only has me, a 9-year-old child, and I'm mostly acting alone. So, I've become quite familiar with the people I meet along the way.
"Excuse me... could you tell me how this should be calculated?"
I'm not sure if there will be no reward if the required number isn't met, but it shouldn't be the case if it's only one unit short.
but……
The receptionist didn't seem surprised that there were only 39, as if this wasn't the first time this had happened.
Later I learned that the Timberwolves would gather together from time to time for fights, and it was not uncommon to see them with only one tooth or half a tooth missing.
The receptionist saw that I was alone, but she still gave me 200 magic crystals...
"He's actually a pretty nice person..."
That's my assessment, but it's not bad either!
For the next few days, I only accepted E-level commissions, because those F-level commissions that seemed like just running errands were really not suitable for me...
It's been several days since we've seen the new team; perhaps they were quite discouraged during their first mission...
but……
What drives me crazy is that Lilith always finds a way to steal my fried rice, and after she finishes eating it, she never forgets to throw out a comment...
"Ugh... it's fried rice again! Can't you give me something different?!"
It seems they're treating me like a free self-service machine. There's plenty of meat and fish on the table next to me, but they insist on taking a bowl of fried rice from me. Is it because I'm a kid and therefore easy to bully?
I also gained a completely new understanding of Lilith. She didn't join any team; the previous one was just a temporary one. No wonder I hadn't seen anyone else besides Lilith.
Such things were very common among adventurers at the time. Due to the difficulty of the mission, one or two more people would be temporarily added, since the risk was too great. Losing one's life in battle would render even the highest reward useless.
Moreover, Lilith is not an ordinary orc; many small teams would seek her out temporarily, making her one of the most important figures in the adventurers' guild.
I've also heard Pro talk about her...
"Her fighting skills are absolutely amazing!"
This is his assessment: If that's the case, why do you always try to steal my food?
"They wouldn't be after my flesh, would they!"
"That's really bad!"
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