Chapter 104
Alex and the others returned soon after.
It seems that they were on a joint mission with the order of knights, defeating monsters around the royal capital with more sightings than usual.
Well, how should I put it… all the people who were involved in the illegal trade of monsters have disappeared after all.
It seems that they were thinning out monsters while catching them, but since they were gone, monsters began appearing near human settlements.
If they hadn’t spared the money, they wouldn’t have been executed either… but even though they were useful, a crime is a crime.
It’s a pity.
Nonetheless, it was not a problem that could be left unattended, so it was decided that the order of knights of each territory, not to mention the royal capital area, would cooperate with the adventurers to deal with it.
Since it was an urgent mission, it seems that the adventurers who are exclusive to nobles whom they can control to some extent became the main ones, but from next year onwards, adventurers will take it as regular quests.
“It was mostly magical beast species, but there were also monster bugs and few humanoid monster species. There were several lords of the land, but no demon lord species.”
That’s the end of Alex’s report.
Move between territories and defeat multiple types of monsters.
I think it’s a pretty tough mission, even though it’s training for the reclamation of the new territory. But this is just training with cooperation with others…
Well, these guys are strong after all.
“Here. It’s dry.”
“Oh~, thanks!”
“Oh, isn’t that beautiful?”
What Elena handed to me was the tail feathers of the bird monster that Alex gave me as a souvenir.
It’s about 50 centimeters long and has knots like the tail feathers of a pheasant. When Alex gave it to me, it was still dirty, but after washing and drying it, it was black from the root and became a beautiful red color as it got closer to the tip.
It’s wonderful.
It is said to be used to decorate clothes and hats, but what should I do?
Should I display it in my room…?
Unlike the monsters in the dungeon, the monsters outside don’t have a core and leave corpses, so you can get these things.
You can either sell it or use it for something else.
“Its meat was delicious too.”
Apparently, it was delicious.
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More days passed and the Earl’s party will come next week.
Although the owner of the mansion is Grandpa, the head of House Müller is coming, so although the atmosphere is a little more relaxed before, such as having tea here and there, it’s tense now.
On the other hand, Seliana’s room, where I spend most of my time, is on the east side, so it’s the same as usual over here.
Even for Seliana, it was the first time in half a year that she would meet her family, but she didn’t look different.
Her relationship with her family doesn’t seem to be bad, but it’s a little indifferent.
Well, that’s not something I should think about.
The important thing now is cutting the cake.
If I use my [Shadow Sword], I can cut it as I desire, but even though its blade will be new every time, I don’t like cutting food with things that I usually use to cut monsters.
“Okay. Here~.”
I think I cut it well.
I entered my [Hideout] from Seliana’s room and had tea with the four of us.
She said she didn’t want any gifts, but I’m indebted to her, and I want to do what I can.
That’s why I bought a cake at a shop recommended by Fiora.
It’s more like a mill crepe than a cake.
As it is elaborate, the price is also expensive at 2 large silver coins.
“Oh, that looks delicious.”
“Fiora-san, she recommends this store.”
“Sera, thank you for the treat.”
“I have some too? Thanks.”
Alex’s had already passed after all… it seems to have been last month.
If I could find out sooner, I would have prepared alcoholic beverages for him, but I’ll buy some for him next year if I remember.
“Well, we won’t have much free time next week, so I’ll tell you now.”
We ate cake and drank tea while chatting, but Seliana began to speak seriously.
“My birthday party will be held at the royal castle next weekend, and my engagement with Riezel will be announced there. I’ll have Sera and Alex staying at the mansion. The royal family will send bodyguards, so you don’t need to worry.”
Hou, hou.
So it’s finally announced?
And we are staying in the mansion?
“Until now, there were times when I needed to go out to meet people, but from now on, that won’t be the case after that. It can’t be helped for Alex, but Sera, you should finish your business by noon and stand by at the mansion.”
“Okay~.”
I’m also a bodyguard after all.
Still, it’s as usual, so what I’m doing won’t change.
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Sera – [Hideout] [Prayer] [Mira’s Blessing] – [Floating Orb] [Shadow Sword] [Scarlet Bee’s Needle] [Fairy Eye] [14 Divine Coins]
Seliana – [Area Recognition] [ ] [26 Divine Coins]
Elena – [ ] [Green Fang] [2 Divine Coins]
Alex – [ ] [Red Shield] [4 Divine Coins]
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