When I arrived at the Guild with the weird things in my arms, the people started working there started getting excited. When I asked them why they are making so much noise, they said it was because the thing that I found was a Magistrate Moth. Apparently, its silk is very valuable and is used in the clothing of nobles and royalty.
They gave me a reward, which was 10 Silver Coins, and let me leave. Huh. Now that that has finished, I should find Luscia. She should have been at the Guild earlier but, I didn't see her inside. I even checked the inside of the document area. That must mean that she has already gotten back to the secret base.
I will drop off all of the documents and maps I have at home first. But, I will have to find another place to put them after I drop them off. Where could I put them without attracting the attention of my parents or other people?
Hey!
Here is an idea. I can drop off all of these stuff at Luscia's house. It won't be that suspicious because she is a student that I judge to be incredibly gifted at academics. I can just say that I was putting all of the things she wanted to read at her place. Then, I can gain access and get rid of the possibility of getting discovered. Though, it kind of feels like that I am just dumping the responsibility onto her.
But, finding her house could be the hardest part. I don't actually know where she lives. I could probably ask some random people if they know where she lives. Yes, let us go with that plan.
********************
I really wasted a lot of time. I used up so much time just trying to find her house. I think that she will be a bit upset when I arrive because I made her wait there for a long time. Anyway, I finally found where the house is by asking someone to escort me to the place.
After I thanked them for telling me where it is, I then approached what the gates to the house. The person I asked to guide me said that the house isn't really a house and a bit more like a mansion.
Oh yeah!
I remember her mentioning that she has guards. I am pretty sure that there will be a few of them guarding the house. While thinking that, I start walking towards what I assume are the gates. Sure enough, I heard a voice near me.
"Halt! State your identity and your reason for coming here."
"Ah. An identity check. You guys are pretty serious about security. My name is Alex and I am a friend of the person you were tasked to protect, Luscia. She asked me to deposit some of the things she wanted to read at her place because she is currently somewhere else. Can I come in now?"
I spoke as naturally as I can to mask my lie. After waiting for the guard's answer in silence for a few seconds, he finally spoke again.
"You may come in. However, another guard will escort you to Miss Luscia's personal quarters."
So, they are going to see if I am going to do anything suspicious by making another guard follow me around while I am inside? Too bad for you, as I am not lying and I really am here just for the depositing of study materials for my dear sister. Oh, I mean my dear best friend.
"Thank you."
I hear the guard opening the gates and I go inside. I feel around for the entrance to the building and walk through it. The moment I came through, I hear a familiar voice.
"Oh! What a pleasant surprise. Why are you here, Mister Alex?"
"I am just here to bring some stuff to Luscia's room."
This is Carros. Luscia's caretaker and the butler of her house. I feel comfortable around him as we were both butlers at some point in time.
"Then I will bring you there."
"But, Carros-"
"Let me handle this. He is a friend of Miss Luscia, so it should be fine for him to come inside."
"A-alright."
With those words, Carros grabbed one of my hands and led me up a flight of stairs and finally into a what I think is Luscia's room.
"We have arrived. Please place the things you have brought onto the floor."
"Okay."
I open my shadow and let the documents and maps rise out of it slowly until it is all the way out. There. That should conclude my business here.
"I am done. I should be going now. There is something important I must do."
"Is it with Miss Luscia?"
"Yes, it is. Why?"
"No reason. I asked only because she seems to always be with you when she isn't taking lessons."
"Okay. Goodbye."
"Goodbye."
After saying my farewells, I headed out of the house and started walking towards the forest. I asked Luscia to get the book on the Divine Beasts because I wanted to decipher what they mean so that I can find where their locations are. I hope I will be able to get through the forest by myself by now.
********************
After some time, I was able to get through the forest and arrive at the secret base.
"Sorry I am late."
"You took an awful amount of time. Do you know how long I have been waiting?"
"Yeah, I know. I sincerely apologize for lateness."
"Okay, I forgive you now. So, are you going to tell me why I brought this book with me?"
"Yes, I will."
Now should be the time to explain to her why I wanted her to bring that book. Of course, I am not going to tell her about the mission Death God gave me. I am not going to tell her because she is just a normal person who wants a normal life, free from discord and strife. If I tell her, she will start getting anxious. That is why, I am just going to say that I am interested in solving the riddle to where Ignis Drakonis is located.
"I wanted you to bring that book because I wanted you to help me decipher this passage about the Flame Divine Beast."
"If you wanted help with something like that, you could have told me from the start. Still, I didn't think you were interested in this kind of fairy tale. Okay, what does it say? "
"Flip to the page about the Divine Beasts."
"Alright. Let's see. 'The Beast of Flame lives in the greatest of the fiery pits'. Well, it should be pretty safe to assume that the 'fiery pits' part means a volcano, correct?"
"Yes, I have thought that as well. The only part that has stumped me is the part that says the greatest of them all. I don't know what the 'greatest' part pertains to like, is it the size or something else."
"There are only a few volcanoes scattered around the world. However, I think it is the volcano that is near this village."
"Eh? Why do you think so?"
"What? You didn't know? The name of the volcano near here is called 'Volcanus Maximus'. Maximus means the best or greatest, right?"
"No way..."
What the hell!
How did I not notice that until now!