Inside the bright room of the assistant guild master ~
I reported to Derrick-sama what had happened.
[ Just what I expect from the guy who beat Yugo... ] Derrick-sama muttered.
[ From what Guro had said, the way Haruto killed his prey was close to that of an assassination. I already heard a lot of praises directed towards him by Katherine and Yugo, and now, another one of our most trusted employees also gave his praise too... There's no doubt that Haruto is a man of talent. ] as always, Derrick-sama stated what's inside his head with a serious look on his face.
[ I agree... But what are you planning to do now, Derrick-sama? ]
I asked out of curiosity.
[ Nothing much. I'm quite interested in him, but... She's Katherine's toy. I'm sure she would get angry if I ever try to damage him. ]
[ Is that so...? ]
It's true that Katherine-sama is really fon of him, but -
[ But... Do you think the guild master would allow this...? ]
That question was the first question that came to my mind when I first heard that Katherine-sama has gained a friend, and I only asked Derrick-sama now because I wouldn't be able to get another chance to.
[ Not a chance. I'm sure he'll definitely try to break him. ]
Just as I thought, Derrick-sama and I have the same opinion.
Even though I have only met the guild master for a very quick and short time, I already know how he would react to this current situation regarding Katherine-sama.
Haruto-san will definitely have a hard time dealing with the guild master once the guild master goes back to this city.
[ Well, I don't think it will happen anytime soon so I guess I will enjoy the time I have playing with Katherine's toy. ]
[ Is that so... In my opinion... I think we should try to monopolize and make use of his talent to increase the fame of our guild. ]
[ ...That's true... Since the only Rank-A we currently have here are my cousin, Katherine, and her servant, Yugo. It would be a great chance to increase the number of our Rank-A adventurers. ]
[ Un... If Haruto-san will be at least able to increase his rank to B, he might get a chance to be spared by the guild master. ]
[ I think... him raising to Rank-B wouldn't be enough... money and fame doesn't matter to my father when it comes to Katherine... He will even break the law if he needs to. I'm sure raising his rank wouldn't be enough... he needs to do something much much bigger... or should I say, better. ]
[ Derrick-sama... is he really that kind of person...? ]
From what I have heard, he fonds Katherine-sama so much that he will ask anyone who did her niece wrong to be assassinated, I only wonder if that's true.
[ Aa, Trust me, I know him better than anyone. ]
***
Inside the forest near the city ~
SFX: SWOOOSH!!!
The arrow I released had struck the head of one of the wolves that are chasing me.
I'm currently running with the pace I know the wolves wouldn't be able to catch me as I take them out one at a time.
[ There's only five more left...! ]
Muttering that, I switched my weapon and took out the knife that was in my waist.
I lowered my speed and let the wolves get close to me.
A few seconds later, the wolves were finally able to catch up, and the closest one jumped straight at me.
While still airborne, I slashed its neck and it immediately fell down on the ground lifelessly.
[ Yosh! ]
Only four of them are left now.
Realizing this, I stopped on my track.
The wolves too that are endlessly chasing me since earlier, stopped.
They looked at me with pure bloodlusts while drooling aggressively, then like any kind of group who knows that they have the advantage in number, they started to surround me.
[ I got this... ]
That's right...
Since these past few days, I've been training endlessly. Starting with the weaker ones, I trained my self to fight with different kinds of these so-called "monsters".
I also realized that not only is my physical strength had increased when I got revived here, but my senses and flexibility had also increased too. I wasn't able to notice it immediately when I fought Yugo-san, but now, I'm pretty sure that that is the case.
While having all these thoughts inside my head, the four wolves jumped at me all at the same time.
If I was still a normal person, they would've already been able to pin me into the ground, but sadly -
That is not the case...
[ So slow... ] I muttered.
Their speed doesn't even compare to any of the punches Yugo-san had thrown at me in our fight.
I slashed the neck of one of the wolves that are still on the air, I then twisted my body and kick the other one while I dodged the other two.
Even though their numbers had increased this much, the remaining wolves still continued to pounce at me.
SFX: SWOOSH!!! SLASH!!!
And just like that... the bodies of the remaining ones fell on the ground.
***
After storing the bodies of the wolves I just finished taking care of, I decided to rest.
I rested my body on the large trunk of the large tree I decided to rest at.
I then lifted my head and looked at the bright sky.
As the small pieces of leaves fall into the ground, I started to reminisce about the things that happened these past few days.
Another week had passed since I was allowed to take tasks like this one that I just finished, and since then, all that I've been doing was finishing and doing whatever tasks I get from the guild.
Thinking about it, I don't exactly know what I want to do in this world yet, the only thing I know is that I want to continue this current job of mine as an adventurer to increase the number of money that I have. That's all I have in my mind, and I don't have a single thought of what I should do in the future.
[ ...Hmm... How about I get a house... ] I muttered to myself.
[ Nah... Bretta-chan would definitely get angry if I leave their inn... ]
As I rest inside the forest while thinking about what I should do in the future -
I suddenly fell asleep.
***
[ Argh! ]
When I woke up, I was greeted by a painful backache.
[ This is why you shouldn't sleep inside a forest... ] I muttered.
I looked at the sky.
It was already noon and the ray of the sun is hot.
While covering my face with my hand to cover the bright light of the sun, I stood up.
I then gathered my stuff on the ground and decided to go back to the city.
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Arriving at the city gates after a while of walking, I was greeted by the same guard I met the first time I arrived in this city.
[ Oi! Haruto-kun! You sure is fast. Did you already finish your tasks? ] he said in a casual manner.
Since being an adventurer requires us to go back and forth in the city, there was no avoiding being acquainted with the guards that are guarding the gates.
[ Aa, it was another great experience. ] I replied.
[ Is that so? Just be careful not to die, okay? many newbie adventurers die in this forest because they slack off. Always keep your guard inside, okay? ]
[ Ye-Yea... ]
Is sleeping inside the forest considered slacking off...? I hope not...
[ Oh? Is that you Haruto-kun!? ]
While reflecting to what I just did inside the forest, a large deep voice interrupted my thoughts.
Turning to my side to where the sound came from, I saw Jack-san who's smiling at me while waving his large hands.
[ Ja-Jack-san! I haven't seen you in a while. ]
That's right. I haven't seen Jack-san since the day he allowed me inside.
[ You too, kid! It looks like you are doing well... ]
[ Un, I just recently became an adventurer. I'm also starting to get used to this city, I think I'm doing really fine. ]
[ Is that so? Then that's good, kid. ] he said while tapping my shoulder.
[ By the way, Boss, why are you here...? I thought you're in some kind of business...? ]
[ Ah! That's right! Something dangerous is coming to this city! ] he said in an exaggerated manner.
[ Wha-what!? ] the other guard and I exclaimed in surprise.
[ There will be a huge disaster! ]
[ What disaster are you talking about, Boss!? ]
[ Ri-Right! What is it Jack-san!? You sound very tense and it's making me nervous! ]
[ My... My... ] Jack-san muttered in a very quiet voice.
[ [ *Gulp* My...? ] ]
Both the other guard and I swallowed as we're something that he's about to reveal to us something very big.
[ [ What is it...? ] ]
What scary thing could possibly scare this huge old guy...?
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[ My... My granddaughter. She's coming to visit. ]
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[ ...Is that so...? ]
[ ...Umm, by the way, I still have to go to the guild so if you guys don't mind, I'm off. ]
Saying so, I decided to go inside the gate and leave the two of them.