Seeker 353

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Chapter 353. After The Battle (1)

When we returned to the carriage, at almost the same time, the other two adventurer parties arrived from the forest on the opposite side.

Reguld and Adela, a total of nine people.

It seems they had also taken down four Owlbears without losing a single member.

The one who praised the returning adventurers was Marcus, the merchant client.

“Hmmm──Wonderful! You have done well to protect my goods, the Daichi's Spear! I’m glad I hired you; thank you! I’ll pay you five times the contract amount, no, seven times!”

He walked up to me with a very friendly attitude and shook my hand as if to envelop it with both of his.

It was a big change from when we first met at the Adventurers’ Guild.

Well, I couldn’t be rude, so I responded with a polite smile.

I think it's a good client who rewards you for your hard work.

After that, Marcus went to Kazane and Yuzuki to praise their work as well.

Kazane responded with a polite smile, as expected.

By the way, Yuzuki said, “If you’re going to hold my hand, you need to get permission from my senpai. I’m considered a pet of my senpai.”, which might lead to misunderstandings.

What’s up with you? Do you want to socially annihilate me?

Just then, Yuzuki gave me a mischievous grin.

She’s definitely a deliberate troublemaker.

But I wondered what it would be like if Yuzuki were actually my property and pet──I imagined Yuzuki with a collar and me holding a leash, making lewd noises. I shook my head vigorously to dispel these thoughts.

Evil be gone. Retreat, malevolent things.

Also, Griff was pecking at Yuzuki in protest.

On the other hand, Kazane was holding Yuzuki down, opposing Griff.

My girlfriend and familiar fighting over pet status. What a situation.

Later, Marcus went to thank the remaining two parties.

“Red Lotus Axe and Wild Fang, you did well too. But the reward will be the usual amount!”

“Well, I have no complaints. But Marcus, could you think about how you phrase things a bit?”

“Ahaha, that’s just how he is. I don’t have any complaints.”

Reguld and Adela replied, one with a wry smile and the other cheerfully.

Well, they only did a regular job in a sense.

A notification for completing a special mission also appeared.

The special mission was issued right after Kazane detected sixteen Owlbears with [Presence Detection].

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Special Mission 'Repel the swarm of sixteen Owlbears with the raid members' completed!

All party members received 80,000 experience points!

Musou Daichi leveled up to level 55!

Current Experience

Musou Daichi……2,614,804/2,848,853 (To next level: 234,049)

Kodachi Kazane……2,479,636/2,588,024 (To next level: 108,388)

Yuzuki Hotaru……2,835,451/2,848,853 (To next level: 13,402)

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It seems like 80,000 points are becoming routine now.

Not long ago, I remember being quite fearful of 100,000 points from the Fire and Ice Dungeon or the Sahuagin King.

Our levels have increased a lot.

When we were at the Dwarf Great Settlement Dagmahar, we were in the high 30s, but now we’re at levels 54–55.

Anyway.

There was a commotion with the Owlbears showing more of a carnival than expected, but we regained our composure and resumed eating.

Though, we had already eaten more than half.

While enjoying the remaining food with the three of us and one Griff, Adela and Reguld came over to us.

“Wow, I’m impressed. I never expected three people to deal with twelve Owlbears. I thought you were just cute boys and girls, but you’re quite the tricksters.”

“But if you’re going to exceed your limits, you could’ve let us know beforehand. It worked out well in the end, but it could have been a fatal misjudgment in some cases.”

Hmm… Reguld’s point is valid.

It’s hard to make excuses when told we haven’t been following basic reporting protocols.

“I-I’m sorry. It’s just… I didn’t want to be overworked just because we have the ability. It was originally an A-rank job anyway.”

“Oh, I see. If you put it that way. Sorry for saying unnecessary things. I may have been a bit harsh after you helped us out of a tight spot.”

“No, I’m sorry too, for focusing only on ourselves.”

“No, I don’t think you did anything wrong. More importantly, you really helped us, thank you. I thought you were timid at first, but you’re quite reliable.”

Adela came over and put her arm around my neck.

It’s probably a sign of trust, but with her leaning over me while I’m sitting, her ample chest pressed against my face, making me nervous.

I also saw Kazane looking a bit sulky.

I told you, it was out of my control.

Then Reguld, who showed a slightly sulky expression, forcefully changed the subject.

“But what was that Owlbears swarm all about? Even if it’s the Owlbears Carnival season, it’s too abnormal. The highest number encountered in the past at this time was supposed to be six.”

Whether or not Reguld knew about this attitude, Adela left me and sat next to Reguld.

Kazane came to me and, with a slightly sulky expression, said, “Daichi-kun, pick me up.”